Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-11-04
[ ennessee State News
rcnnessee's Horticultural Exhibit.

Tennessee's horticultural Exhibit.
Tennessee's horticultural exhibit
shows the remarkable diversity Of
products of the State, diversity
greater, it is believed, than is found
in any other State. The reason for
this exists in the geographical posi-
ton Of the State, midway between
the North and the South, and more
particularly in the differences in al
titude and soils. Along the Missis-
sippi river the elevation in Tennes-
see is only 210 feet above the level
of the sea; the SUBMITS of the
Unaka mountains on the eastern
border are 5000 feet high. Between
these two extremes are fertile val
leys, hills and mountains which
show all the varied flora from North
Carolina ta Labrador.
And, again, Tennessee possesses
somewhere, every variety of soil
which exists in the United States.
Such, then, are the possibilities pre-
sented to the investigator after suit
able localities for fruit-growing.
Candor, however, compels the ad-
mission that the fruitgrowers Of
Tennessee are not taking full ad-
vantage Of their opportunities. Yet
they are awakening to the chances
presented, and thus the fruit bust
ness in this State is in a transition
period. Certain sections, however,
are already doing much along these
lines.
The Humboldt region in West
Tennessee is fast becoming rich
from the vast quantities Of the best
tomatoes, Strawberries, asparagus,
and other fruits and early vegetables
for the market. So, too, is the
Chattanooga region with peaches,
tomatoes, strawberries and melons,
and Dayton and Hartman with
peaches, apples and small fruits.
North Of Nashville, also, there is a
district called Paradise Ridge,
which excels in strawberries, and
can grow any fruit, except tropical
fruits, to perfection. All these re-
gions have furnished and are still
furnishing exhibits which are
/. greatly-admiFed at Che Worlds Fair.
Other points from which remarkable
and interesting exhibits have been
sent are Columbia, Jackson, Grand
Junction, Nashville, Chattanooga,
Memphis and Mack.
At the Worlds Fair Tennessee
has cxcelled, especially in tomatoes
peaches, pears, cantaloupes, water
melons, strawberries, egg plants
summer apples and ounces.
Tennessee Conference Adjourns
The Tennessee Conference con
Guided its annual Session at Gallatin
last week, and will meet next veal
at McKendree Church, Nashville
The last days session was devoted
to the reading and discussion of thu
! reports Of the, standing committees
Some of these reports, notably tina
from the Committee on Education
provoked lively debate. This re
port admitted that co-educatiol
was a failure, and urged that step
be taken to establish a female col
lege.
The report Of the Committee OF
Temperance favored the extension
of the Adams law to all towns anC
cities in the State, and severely con
demned the jug trade in dry towns
and the cigarette habit.
The Mission Board report favore,
a 10 per cent increase in collection
for missions. There was som
grumbling over this. Sabbath desc
Grafton was deplored in another re
port.
Easter Sunday was set apart 70
taking public collection in eacl
church for the superannuate en-
dowment fund. The sum of ST.,
52T.57 was distributed to- benefci
aries Of the fund in the shape o
checks.
The Committe on Church Prop
erty reported an increase il
churches and parsonages, with a
! increase in valuation.
Honan Jury Board Bill.
The cost Of boarding the jury i
tho Honan murder trial at Memphi
was $40, the sum being larger tina