The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
CONDITION OF HOPS
GREAT IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE
LAST TWO MONTHS.
The oregon Hopgrowers' Association stlll Give
Some Evidence Of Aetiv-
ny.
A Portland special says

A Portland special says:
Growing hops have wondfully i'm
proved along the entire Pacific slope
during the past two months, and their
condition istbow first-clsss. The quality
will greatly depend upon the amount OF
spraying from this time on. Washing
ton growers have begun spraying al
ready. Owing Ito the improved condi-
tions, orders for contracts have been
cancelled by some Of the dealers, and
other contracts are being made for 10
cents. The London market, however, is
somewhat plothful, according to a recent
dispatch, which says:
Every few hops have been sold during
the last two months. There lie practi-
cally no stir in the market. Rather
severe reports Of fly on plantations have
done little for prices. There is a lot OF
hops unsold, and we do not expect any
new features until the new cropis ready.
During the last fortnight hops have i'm.
proved rapidly
The Oregon Hopgrowers Association
has sent ont circulars bidding for East.
ern business, but dealers say that this
will cut practically no figure in the
market. The Association cannot con-
troll, at the most, they claim, 10 per
cent Of the growers.
Need Of Spraying.
From now until the crop natures is
the critical period for growers. The
quantity is assured, but the quality
will depend upon the attention paid to
spraying. In the latter respect there is
no time 10 lose.
Growers who have not done 90 should
begin and continue the work until all
danger Of yermin is past. Judicious care
in this respect means the difference Of
several cents 'proft upon each pound,
and in the aggregate several thousand
dollars. Washington dealers have been
taught the lesson through bitter expert.
ence, which caused them to begin spray.
ing a week ago. Owing to their careful
method, II is very seldom that Wash.
ington has hops Of a poor quality, and
Yakima hops especially have made a
reputation that always finds a ready
sale at the best market prices.
Under the rapidly improved conditions
ii is certian that the quantity in Oregon,
Washington and California will be as
large as last year.
Association Circular.
A prominent member Of the Hopgrow-
ers' Association admits that the plan to
limit production by destroying acreage
is a complete failure, but says that the
Association hopes to do something to.
wards getting Eastern business, or, in
other words, selling Oregon hops directly
TO the brewers. For that purpose they
have sent out the following circular:
''The Oregon Hopgrowers' Association
is desirous Of, furnishing your supplies OF
Pacific Coast hops for the coming sea-
son.
'This Association is composed OF
growers exclusively, and its object is 10
improve the quality 80 as 10 IN, ct the re-
quirements OF the consumers and obtain
prices that will cover the cost OF produc.
ton. Our membership includes the
most careful growers and those who pro. |
duce the choicest lots Of Oregon hops.
1--WE suggest that we supply your de. !
mand for Oregon hopson basis of from !
y TO 10 cents per pound, according 10 !
co nditions,F. o. B. cars here, samples 10 |
be submitted and deliveries guaranteed |
10 be as per sample.
dealers are now offering to contract |
with growers at 9l3 cents and make al. |
Vances. We know Of no reason why we
should not sell to you as cheap as the |
growers sell TO dealers; nor can we see
any reason why you should not pay us |
.s much as you would to any local
lealer.
eve think there are good many rea.
IONS why we are entitled TO a considera-
ion In filling your orders. We have the
lops 10 sell, and on the prosperity Of |
he farmers depends, largely tie pros
)erlty OF the manufacturers and their
employees.
1--WE do not expect speculative prices
or our hops, but we do hope to receive
reasonable compensation for our labor
nd expenses.
"We invite correspondence, and shall
10 pleased 20 receive any suggestions
ou may have 10 offer. Any business
ntrusted to us will receive careful and
'rompt attention,
Yours very truly,
JAMES WINsTANLEY,
Agent Oregon Hopgrowers' Associa-
ton"