The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
\ Communication.

For several days we have noticed four or
five finely dressed young men on our streets
All this at first gave us encouragement, for we
welcome active men among us who have come
to do us good. We find these young men to be
fruit tree men," working G;r eastern firms
While the men have q right to do anything
they please that intsrferes with no one elses
liberty, yet We feel that our ranchmen are
making great mistake in buying of them.
First they are buying sight unseen. They
do not know whetherthe varieties they think
they are purchasing are that or something
el Sc, do not know whether the fruit will be
good in this climate or not. Then, as every
thing is business, do not know the tight selec-
lions 10 make. 1t needs no proof that these
strangers are only selling for their personal
gain, and our ranchman is quite likely to be
imposed upon by giving orders for fruit he
does not want. These agents kuow nothing
OF this climate or soil, and it is very reason.
able to say that they know nothing of the
science of horticulture. Hence, how can they
advise the ranchman what is best for him.
Neither is it reasonable to think they care.
Their only aim is to sell and get their COM
missions. Charity begins ut home. five do
notlool; cut for our homes who will. When my
neishhor by thrift prospers he helps me.
These are self evident truths and every one
should consider them. Then too tits not poliey
to buy away from home what can be bought
as well. Mt home. First because as we said
before, you do not know what you are getting,
second, you have no redress and third can
not get the benefit ofexpe rience as when buy
ing at home. You are told by these eastern
agents that you can have your own time to
pay for the fruit and more such. You know
You are not given your own time and tho
note may be taken this must be paid some
time. Right here is a serious mistake that is
made by many. If we would learn that Ills
best to get aloBg without things that we can
not pay for at tilae of purchase we would be
better off. Never until we do learn this can
we be thoroughly prosperous. There are many
things more that might be said in this line
but we have occupied too much space now.
When we see our farmers making such mis-
takes we feel it our duty to protest. Right
here in Delta county we have three us fine
nurseries as can be found anywhere. Hon. s.
Wade and Mr.. Coburn of Paonia and Mr.. G.
McGranahan of Delta are practical horti-
culturists as we'll as scientific. They keep in
stock only varieties that are adapted to this
climate and they take great pains to plat the
ground or give any information that is needed.
If your trees fail to do well they stand ready
to see that you sustain 10 loss if you heed
their advise. They are kind and courteous.
They have invested large amounts of money
and much time and labor in their business in
your county. They know the soil and climate
and healthful fora of this county perfectly.
In addition to these gentlemen we have
Messrs. Carr, Overbay. Talbert and Faucet
who are successful fruit raisers and will look
to any good they can. Fellow farmers think
of these things and for your own interests, if
for nothing else. buy only at home. Buy of
men in your own county who are helping your
county, and you thereby. These strangers do
not need your sympathy. Keep your money
at home what you can. Help your neighbor
end thereby help yourself. Give agents from,
abroad wide letting alone. We have no in
terest in writing this further than our interest
in home, and believe all should have same
interest. We regret that men who expect to
make money from the people of this section,
(or merchants in Delta), should be SO short
sighted as to purchase as they have. What
tho you do think You are getting your fruit
little cheaper, you are sending your money
away aud are doing men at home who are in
every way worthy of your support an injury.
A CITIZEN.