Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-07-27

expected from Mr.. Wetzel's treat
ment OF the cantnloupe growers OF
Rocky Ford. To use nm Arkan.
saw expression. he has always
"toted fair" with the Rocky Ford
growers. As We stated last week,
the members OF the associations
which have made contracts with
Mr.. Wetxal have most excellent
prospects for highly remunerative
prices. The figures for inferior
Texas aud Arkansas melons have
ruled high this year. and when the
celebrated Melted Gems get on the
market our growers may expect
handsome returns. II not . mem-
Der Of M association, join one at
once and get your share OF the
profits which seem to be certain
for all who sell to the Western
Poultry & Game Co.
Csataloape Pensaala, Etc.
Mr.. Wetxel will have his head.
quarters in the Swink warehouse
which has recently been greatly
improved in appearance. This
building will BE connected will,
the postal telegraph Office by spe-
cial wire.
H. d. Garwood il expected 70
arrive soon to make preliminary
arrangements for the Western
Poultry L. Game Co.'S seasons
business. Mr.. Wetzel aud others
will arrive about August l TO open
up headquarters and begin what
We hope will prove highly prof
table season for both Mr.. Wet
zel's company and the growers.
I. d., Hale speaks in the highest
terms Of the people Of Texas with
whom he had business relations
and Of the excellent agricultural
prospects of that portion Of the
state. The flavor Of the canta-
loupes there was most excellent
until injured by al excess of rain.
The recent ununually damp
weather has caused rust in some
fields of cantaloupes near Rocky
Ford, but the trouble is noted to
a very limited extent.
The marketing committee of the
federated Melon Growers associa-
tions met at the st james Mon.
duy. Those present were w. NJ
Wiley of Holly: j. N. Bartels OF
Pueblo; J. D. Rhondcs Of Las
Animas; Jas. McNeen of La Junta;
j. +. Harsch of Manzanola and A.
B. Wallis of Rocky Ford. The
crop throughout the valley was re-
ported in good condition, but later
than usual. Shipments will not
begin before Aug. 10. The ques.
ton of sending representative
east was discussed and the matter
referred to the various associa.
tons. An executive committee
to cooperate with the marketing
committee was appointed com.
posed of J. L. Gauger, J. +. Harsh
and 4. b. Wallis.
Arkansas Cantaloupe Items.
From Van Buren, (Ark.) Argus.
The car of ARKANSAS Traveller"
cantaloupes that sold in New York
Monday morning for s1,636. 90,
broke the record, it being the high.
est price ever received for Il car OF
melons, not excepting that paid
for the famous Rocky Ford mel
onS.
[This car was shipped by the
Western Poultry & Game Co. to
Lyon Bros. on joint account, on a
contract similar to that with grow
ers of the Arkansas valley and
netting the growers n highly prof
table figure
We heard grower complaining
that 25 per cent Of the cantaloupes
offered here were, after a careful
inspection, rejected. While this
may seem like working n hardship
on the grower, it will, in our opin-
ION, result in his own good. If
shipped as they are brought from
the farm, they would lower the
price of the entire carlond. Thrown
out, he can sell them to local buy
els for all they cost him to produce
them. while his tirst-class melons
will bring fancy price. If the
grower doubts this let him watch
his returns.
The old Maxwell warehouse has
been purchased by Geo Daring, jr. and