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February 4, 1846
Edgefield Advertiser
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
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Unusually cold weather in Florida's third week of last month destroyed vegetables and threatened orange trees, but the trees sustained little injury. Recalls 1835 statewide destruction; now mature groves promise abundant fruit exports.
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THE ORANGE TREE.
The third week in last month was unusually cold for Florida. All the vegetables in the gardens were completely destroyed, and it was feared by many, that the Orange trees, in this section of the State were either completely destroyed, or had received serious injury. We are pleased to learn, however, that this is not the case, and that this valuable tree has received very slight, if any injury from that unfavorable weather.
Any accident to the Orange tree at this time would be regarded as a serious calamity. In 1835, more than ten years ago, they were entirely destroyed throughout the state, as well as some of the most hardy forest trees, by a few days of intense cold after a few weeks of warm and wet weather. The loss which our citizens then sustained is just beginning to be replaced.
Extensive groves of this beautiful tree abound throughout the State, and within the last two years, they have reached maturity, and generally bear their valuable fruit in abundance. The yield of the Orange trees in this section was of more value last season, than it has been for a number of years. The fruit itself was much larger and of a better quality, and much more abundant, owing to the full maturity of the tree.
We look forward to the day when this delicious fruit will be a large item in the exports of the State.—Southern Journal.
The third week in last month was unusually cold for Florida. All the vegetables in the gardens were completely destroyed, and it was feared by many, that the Orange trees, in this section of the State were either completely destroyed, or had received serious injury. We are pleased to learn, however, that this is not the case, and that this valuable tree has received very slight, if any injury from that unfavorable weather.
Any accident to the Orange tree at this time would be regarded as a serious calamity. In 1835, more than ten years ago, they were entirely destroyed throughout the state, as well as some of the most hardy forest trees, by a few days of intense cold after a few weeks of warm and wet weather. The loss which our citizens then sustained is just beginning to be replaced.
Extensive groves of this beautiful tree abound throughout the State, and within the last two years, they have reached maturity, and generally bear their valuable fruit in abundance. The yield of the Orange trees in this section was of more value last season, than it has been for a number of years. The fruit itself was much larger and of a better quality, and much more abundant, owing to the full maturity of the tree.
We look forward to the day when this delicious fruit will be a large item in the exports of the State.—Southern Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Orange Trees
Florida Cold
Agricultural Recovery
1835 Freeze
Fruit Exports
Where did it happen?
Florida
Story Details
Location
Florida
Event Date
Third Week In Last Month; 1835
Story Details
Unusually cold weather in Florida destroyed vegetables and threatened orange trees, but they were largely unharmed. Recalls 1835 freeze that destroyed them statewide; now mature groves yield abundant, high-quality fruit, promising future exports.