The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-29
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A paper on thc above subject, ny G., p
orr of Arp. Texas, was road before the
horticultural society II follows;
The culture Of fruit for commercial nur
poses is a thing of such recent date that
We can claim only 10 have fairly begun
the business. Ten years ago tho fruit
grower felt ashamed Of hls occupation be-.
cause OF lts insIEnlhcance, but today he
feels his Importance
Cotton Troubles upon It's throne, and ba-
fore long fruit culture win be the lead.
Ing industry, at least OF East Texas. There
Is no accessible market whore Fnst Texas
fruits are not known. California has toy
many years advertised her fruits aud won
reputation FOR quality and appearance
The fency Northern trade, however, has
learned that they can get what they want
nearer home
II Texas would use the enterprise and
common business sense that California has
shown In her fruit trade II would be only
a question Of time whom her fruits would
take the place they so richly deserve in the
markets of the world.
The great state Of Texas ought 10 use
every opportunity TO place her fruits be-
1908 have an exhibit worthy OF our State.
last Texas has some natural Advantages
for tho frnlt grower which every student
Of horticulture win admit Is OF vital inn
pnrtance. First, her soil is an Ideal one
sandy loan, with q snbsoil Of red or yellow
clay Again, situated as we are In tho
rainy belt Of the state we have sufficient
moisture to insure a good growth Of. the
tree and the proper development of fruit
with the least possible amount OF expense.
Again the chemical constituents OF tue
soil arc such as 20 give that rich color
SO desirable TO market fruits. A combnn-
ton of all these, together with the ell
matte conditions that govern us, combine
TO give. that luscious flavor and pleasant
oder which seem TO BIO very near porfec-
There has been a great deal OF discus.
sion Ms to the exact location Of the
the weight Of argument. together with
the natural advantages Of the location
place II somewhere In East Texas. We an
know that the United States Is the best
country on earth. and that Texas is tho
best state in the Union, and to eut an
East Texas peach ono naturally thinks Of
paradise and feels that The exact spot
East Texas has originated quite mum
her Of peaches. only Of late. years have
md during this brief period Fast reRas
has given TO the country not less than
twelve valuable additions to the peach
list also other fruits and berries
Judging from the recent Introduction Of
peaches, the day Is not far distant when
we Will have a list OF fruits that will
bear n good crop every year, and 10 this
There is one serious trouble 10 fruit
culture In East Texas. The extent Of
suitable orchard land Is 30 great that the
people can't realize the many advantages
they possess II there We're only 10000
ncres OF suitable land In East Texas for
orchards that area would be put In the
highest state Of cultivation and be worth
$500 per acre. As Il is man can get
land at from 81 10 $40 per acre, and the
amount OF land makes no difference.
east Texas offers more good things and
less bad than any country on earth. Her
lands are so cheap they are dlsregarded
Her timber Is so abundant as 10 be within
the reach II all. Her pure freestone water
IS the best, Her health is as good as
any reasonable man could ask. Her church
and school advantages are equal 10 the
best. Her climate Is mild rainfall ahun-
dant. The markets are accessible. Her
soils are adopted to the greatest possible
diversity Of crops. What more does the
fruit grower wantf