The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-16

/ The tree is easy OF culture and the prepa-
ration OF the rind simple, therefore there
is hardly any reason why the California
grown citron, were IL accorded the same
protection that the orange and lemon now
nave, should not supplant the imported.
he committee on the establishment OF
lhat such place would be great benenl
10 the producers and 10 the purchasers. II
presented the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the establishment OF free
market in the city OF San Francisco, under the
terms Of the law passed for that purpose. is a
duty imposed not only bylegislative enactment
but by The interests OF thousands Of producers
throughout the State and OF thousands OF con-
suIners within that city
Resolved. That the State Board OF Harbor
commissioners be appealed 70 to carry out the
provisions Of the law. and II in their Judg-
ment further legislation is necessary. that they
recommend such additional enaetments as VIII
enable them 10 speedily and effectively estab-
lish such free market as the producers and
shippers desire.
George c.. Roeding OF Fresno, who is
leading authority OF the Smyrna FIG In
California, read an interesting paper on
Account of Work of the Blastonhaga or
Capri Fig Insect in Fertilizing the Smyr-
ma Fig He described his experiments
in an able and technical manner, and
exhibited several of the Capri fig Insects.
The committee on the presidents ad-
dress made the following report, which
was unanimously adopted:
so mucl OF the address as relates TO the
question Of fruit distribution is OF vital inter
est 70 the growers throughout the State and
merits the most careful consideration Of the
convention Matters have. since the address so
read. been incidentally discussed before the
convention. and we recommend that 80 much
OF the address as relates 10 that subject be
referred 10 the standing committee on mar
keting.
The question as to insect pests and investiga-
ton touching predacious insects and parasites
so ably discussed in the address is one OF great
interest TO the fruit-growers Of the State and
should receive earnest consideration and in
IeIhsent action on the part OF this convention.
The work OF the State Board Of Horticulture
IN the suppression Of insect pests is especially
commended TO the attention Of the California
fruit-grOwers. Producers OF no other State in
the Union or Of any other country in the world
have made the progress in the destruction OF
these pests has the State OF California.
The appropria lions suggested the part OF
our state Legislature should be urged. not
only by this convention but by all local socie-
Ties organized in behalf Of the fruit-growers
throughout the State
Regarding food adulteration. we would re-
commend that this question than which there
can be none more important. be referred TO the
legislative committee to devise plan 80 that
the influence Of the fruit growers OF this State
may be wisely directed and be effective
Your committee desires 20 emphasize the i'm
portance OF the presidents recommendation
that congress be urged TO adopt prompt meas
ures looking 10 the preservation OF our forests
ana the protection Of our water sheds.
The committee heartily concurs in the closing
FTecofnmendation OF the president. and In con-
formity Herewith offer the following resolu-
non, as suggested by the president.
Resolved, That our members in Congress
he requested to present and act and labor for
IT'S adoption, setting aside from settlement FOR
homes, all mountain lands unoccupied in the
State/of California, and restrict the devastation
caused by prospecting for mineral and mining
purposes"
County Commissioner Ehrhorn of Santa
CARA gave a short talk on peach tree
diseases
Alexander Gordon of Fresno discussed
the vinehopper He had successfully
combated the wiretapper by spreading
alfalfa hay in his vineyard
The almond industry was discussed
After many votes of thanks the meeting
adjourned.
The committee to arrange for the con-
vention called for January 10 met this
afternoon and organized by electine s
+. Sanders chairman and A. Barstow sec
rotary. An executive committee will be
named from those residing in this city.
whose duty IL shall be 10 make all ar
rangements. The committee will also
send out the address of Mr.. Kearney that
was ordered printed.