The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-08-26

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their intelligence and bring them into
closer relationship"
Five Short Papers.
Professors Cordley and Knisely OF the
Oregon Agricultural College occupied
the greater part Of Saturday forenoon's
session, the former on the "curl leaf
question" and the latter upon chemical
properties OF fruits"
L. II. Skinner of Springbrook spoke
from forty years experience upon "The
Cherry" dealing with some Of the prob
lens to be overcome in cherry culture.
"Cover Crops" was the subject OF a
paper read by l.. T. Reynolds of Salem,
who advocated, for the benefit OF the
soil, the sowing Of vetches in the or
chards about the time the fruit is har-
vested.
A paper on "Aiterthoughts" prepared
by Asa Holiday of Scappose was read
by Prof. Lake. The writer humorously
recalled the hopes and disappointments
in his career as horticultural in the
last ten years, at the same time express
ing hope for the future.
Editor e, Hofer on the Strawberry.
There are addresses and then there
are addresses, but it was the real thing
in this line with which Hon. E. Hofer OF
the Salem Capital Journal favored the
horticultural society Saturday afternoon.
The poet speaks of finding sermons In
trees and running brooks ETC., but Mr..
Hoier found his in the strawberry.
His discourse was full Of fervor and en-.
thusiasm, but orthodox, and carried
conviction TO the hearts of his hearers.
The speaker said that for years he had
blowed in all his spare change on straw
berries and az rule had received no
change in return, but yet declared he
was an enthusiast over the little fruit,
and believed thoroughly in it. lie pro-
ceeded to paint beautiful picture OF
the possibilities Of strawberry culture
in Western Oregon, declaring that the
Willamette Valley berry is destined to
take the markets OF the world. There
is gold mine in the business II the
people will only develop Ihe prospect.
rhe necessity was emphasized of spe-
or the growing OF different
berries for different purposes and mar
ke.s; of patient concentration upon the
principles Of the business; of the grower
raising his own plants, studying their
to the soil of getting one
or two good varieties and staying with
them; of marketing only the best fruit,
and Of cooperating in the business with
fellow growers. As good varieties Mr..
Hoier recommended the Ideal, Lloyds,
Kansas, Du Maurier, Marguerite, Down
ing's Pride, Beverly, Sunshine, Sample,
and Double Cropper.
The need Of pushing the strawberry
canning industry was impressed. as one
Of the most valuable Industrial enter
prises to all classes Of people. He
that the people in this
part OF the state graft the Hood River
spirit OF enterprise and go in to win.
Willamette Valley is the strawberry
paradise Of the world and we are fools
not 10 enter therein" In closing Mr.. |
Hoier became inpassioned and the
sparks OF inspiration caught fire with an
answering glow from his audience as he
closed with the words: ''The strawberry
patch is the connecting link between
town and country, between city and
homes, the golden road to
industrial emancipation for the white
laced inhabitants OF rented houses, Civ.
ing employment TO the largest numbers
in field and factory helping the multi
tude to get and to keep the most sacred {
and beautiful thing in the world-a we'll
furnished American home supported by /
honest heating giving industry by old
md young"
Status Of Horticulture In Oregon"
III. NJ. Williamson, editor OF the Ore
ION Agriculturist aud Rural Northwest,
md who has ever been one OF the wheel
lorses in the promotion OF the best in
erssts Of Oregon Horticulture, gave a
popular and inspiring address upon the
ubject as given above.
Iti the belief of Editor Williamson
hat the status Of horticultural condi.
ions Is better now than ever before
he bOoms have given way to steady
nd healthful development. The Oregon
pple again enjoys supremacy, and the -,
rune business is resolving itself upon
tronger basis. Markets are expanding {
nd the future is bright The cherry ia
eing developed TO perfection Southern
'regon peaches bring the best prices
yerywhere and Oregon straw berries are -
laking a well-earned reputation. The 4
ursery has become one OF the greatest
ldustrieH in the state, and the canning
usiness, which weut out with the boom,
returning steadily. The greatest part
the agricultural investments of The
-ats is devoted 10 fruitgfowing. Where
here was disappointment, there ls now {
snewed hope. In closing, Mr. William.
on paid Newberg with her varied and
ch agricultural resources, q glowing
-ibute. as having developed from the
grubby end" TO the choice garden spot ,
I old Yamhill
Prof. ii LBailey OF Cornell University, q
'ho has been doing work this summer A
D the state university of California, and u