The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-01-25
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Fruit-CroRefS Of Yakima Join Hands
In The Work Of Progress.
MUTUAL PROTECTION NOW ASSURED
Secretary Tonncson nd viee-Pres-
ident maxcy, OF the state Board
OF Horticulture, Present-Nuch
interest," Taken.

The call for a meeting OF horticultural
lists at the Commercial club rooms on
Wednesday afternoon brought out about
fifty leading citizens Of the ciiy and
vicinity. Secretary Tonneson and Wee
President Maxey, Of the state horticultural
board, were present.
Mr.. Msxey called the meeting to order
and Mr.. Tonneson explained the objerts
OF the meeting to he the organization Of a
society to promote the interests OF fruit
growers. He dwelt largely upon the
wonderful adaptability OF this region TO
the production of fruits, especially the
winter apple and the prune in their great
est perfection. His talk, though, was
mainly devoted to the need Of Profession
from noxious insects, and the desirabilty
of cooperation in packing and marketing
of the fruit products. The woolly aphis,
the San jose scale and other pests are
being brought in by shipments Of nursery
stock from the east and from some Of the
coast nurseries. The danger is imminent
and II steps are not taken to stop insect
invasion, the doom of our orchards is
sealed. lie urged the formation OF
horticultural society to assist the state
board in its warfare against the foes.
Mr.. Maxey spoke Of the grand exhibit
of fruits from this state, and of this Sec
ton in particular, at the worlds fair.
Eastern Washington surpassed the world
in the size, favor and variety OF its
apples. The area, taking the whole coun
try together, where this grand fruit can
be grown in its perfection, is so limited
that there is absolutely no fear OF over pro-
duction. There will always be found a
| brisk market for the best, and the best
will come from the Yakima valley. He
attributed the failure OF the orchards OF
the eastern state to the change in electric
al conditions brought about by the vast
net work OF railroads and telegraph wires
that spread over the country. A theory
that scientists will probably smile at and
bring plenty of facts and arguments to
disprove.
Mr.. Buchanan related the experience
of Snake river fruit growers in organizing
for the shipping and marketing of their
apples and prunes. They had met with
marked success. The productiveness of
that region was reconsidered but, said
the speaker, 81 see no reason why the
Yakima valley may not produce as well,
perhaps better, even, in some varieties.
On motion Mr.. G. F. Wilcox was chosen
chairman and G. G. Mitchell, secretary
1t was resolved to organize the Yakima
County Horticultural society. The tenn
porary officers were made permanent
officers OF the society, J. M. Gilbert being
made vice president and Mr.. Mitchell
both secretary and treasurer. A consti-
tuition was adopted and the names Of our
worthy members were enrolled.
The president was authorized to appoint
a local com mittee to look after the trees
being shipped in here and to see that all
are disinfected before being distributed.
The orchards of the vicinity are also to be
looked after and the state board orders
regarding spraying are to be enforced.
The importance of the coming Spokane
meeting was discussed and the president
will appoint full delegation to attend
from the Yakima society.
An adjourned meeting will be held next
week when the delegation will be an
nounced.