Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-05-02
The HORTICULTURAL FAIR,
Arrangements Begun to Make 1t a Record
Breaker This Year,

The Territorial horticultural society
held Il most interesting and enthusiastic
meeting last evening, which augurs well
for the success of the fair this year.
Hon. L. Bradford Prince presided. and
Hon. j. ID. Sena was secretary. Lead
ing horticulturists of various sections
We're present and added interest to the
| proceedings by reports from their respec-
tive localities. A letter containing much
| valuable information relative to fruit
| growing in the Pecos valley was read
| from Colonel W. Parker Earle, of Ros-
well. Mr.. Earle gives the total acreage
in orchards in Chaves county as nearly
500, n single orchard 4 years old,
covering almost 500 acres.
Hon. r. f. T%witchell, of San Miguel.
made a very valuable suggestion by
proposing that IA new feature be added
to the exhibition, by inviting a display
Of photographs of orchards, vineyards,
fruit trees and fruits. This was adopt
ed with enthusiasm, and will prove a
novel and interesting addition to the
regular display.
McssrS. Harroun, Rivenburg. Day.
Cartwright and others living in Santa Fe
gave encouraging reports of the safety
| of the fruit crop in their vicinity from
loss by frost. From some other sections
the news wa not so favorable, peaches,
nectarines, aud apricots having been in
, iured in a number of localities.
The subject of the annual fair was
discussed very fully, it being the desire
of all to make it even better than its
predecessor. 1t is hoped that large dis
plays will be made this year from Col
fax, San Juan, Bernalillo, Socorro,
Grant and Dona Ana counties, from the
Pecos valley and the Sacramento region.
Extensive arrangements are necessary
and it was felt that it was not safe to
proceed until a fair amount of subscrip-
| tions has been secured. In Albuquer-
que the city is called upon to subscribe
from s., 900 to IS, 900 each year for their
fair; and it was felt that a moderate
for the Horticultural fair, which does
more to draw attention to the fruit in
dustry of New Mexico than all other ef-
forts combined. The society has estab-
lished an enviable reputation for bust
ness management by paying every pre-
MUM Immediately after the fair, and it
is determined to sustain its prestige in
this respect.
The requirements Of the situation
were formulated in the following reso-
LUTON which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in order to insure a
successful exhibition and prompt pay
ment of a premium list of 500, at least
$3.50 must be raised by subscription, and
that upon the raising of that amount
the arrangements for the fair shall pro-
coed. :
As soon as this resolution was adopt
ed, Colonel Twitchell arose and pledged
San Miguel county to contribute $50 OF
the amount. A committee consisting OF
Mr.. S. Spiegelberg, Major Muller and
Mr.. Sena was then appointed to raise
the remaining sum of $500 rs speedily
as possible. 1t is hoped that then
solicitation will meet with a ready
response so that the preparations for
the fair need not be delayed. AS soon
as this is accomplished, a meeting will
be held, at which the time and place
will be determined and all arrangements
pushed rapidly to a successful conclu-
sion.
Nothing brings such substantial bene-
fit to the territory at large as these an
nual displays of magnificent horticul-
tnral productions.