Ellsworth American., 1910-05-25

auu osvelopment OF orchard planting In
New England Il might b. well for ths
several states to pas statutes permitting
the exemption from TAXATION Of tracts Of
land planted out in orchards from the
time Of planting until maturity.
"LAws In our New England states
should BE- amended 10 that orchardists
should BE- batter protected from the
rsvsges Of the deer. Outside the San Jose
scale, the deer 10 the most serious menace
TO orchard operations which We have.
Strsnge that We should handicap our agri-
cultural dsveiopmsnt and prosperity By .
misplace dssntiment regarding the proper
measures Of control Of these animals.
As distinct business proposition for
tho investment Of capital under able,
honest and eficient management, cam
mot think Of anything more inviting than
an apple-growing company under cor
porate management. A company organ
lied for this purpose and successfully
conducted could mot fail OF assisting very
materially in establishing the apple in
dustry Of our section ON . far higher
plane and hsmer base.
II cannot refrain from mentioning few
OF the many points Of advantage in cor
porAte form Of management OF orchard
properties: First, the ability to purchase
the best available locations for such
orchards. Second, to conduct all opera
tions from the start on basis Of reducing
expenses to minimum. Third, to intro
duce modern methods Of management
which look to the ultimate end Of fruit
production Of the best quality and the
largest quantity, and to dispense with
much OF the usual crop producing that
Is found necessary In the average orchard.
Fourth, to plant orchards and care for
them until the bearing period, and then
sell them to individuals who may desire
them In small tracts for homestead pur-
poses. Fifth, to furnish sufficient storage
capacity to handle fruit with the greatest
economy, ana to hold Same many times
until the usual full glut in the market is
over. Sixth, the ability to convert the by
products OF the orchards into profits in
stead Of losses. Seventh, to attract, by
judicious advertising, dealers who are in
tsrsstec in the buying and landing Of the
best class OF fruit.
"The outlook for the still further de-
velopmsnt Of the apple industry was
never moro promising snd bright than 1t
10 ct present. Our large towns are be-
coming cities and our cities arc in
creasing tremendously in population.
Our chemical coid-storage houses were
never moro perfectly equipped or better
managed than ct present. These shousss,
In my opinion, arc one Of the most inn
portant sdjuncts OF the apple industry,
for without them II would be simply
impossible to extend the season Of green
apple supply over such . long period OF
time.
A few suggestions to the individual
apple grower may be appropriate and
helpful. Whore trees in your old orchard
are too closely planted, cut out every other
one. Remove all undesirable varieties.
Begin pruning at once, but extend this
operation over several years rather than
try to do 1t all In one year. Seal all
wounds with lead and oil. Wherever pos
sible, plough and cultivate the orchard; !;
when this Is not possible, pasture orchard
to hogs or hens. Accurate data show that
best results are attained where tillage il
the rule.
"Apply each year reasonable dressing
OF stable or chemical. fertilizers. Spray
your trees and fruit each year. It will
add tifty cents per barrel to the value Of
your crop. Graft and care for your native
apple trees. By care and attention they
may be made . source of great profit. In
planting new orchards choose few OF the
best varieties. Plant on the best land that
is suited to apple growing that yoa have.
Buy stock OF good nursery firm and get
the best two-year-old trees obtainable.
Prepare land carefully, - for any hoed
crop, space trees . good distance apart,
prune back severely, plant carefully and
then enjoy seeing them grow. Head back
trees each year % long o. the top can be
reached.
''Spray each season whom dormant with
"scalecide" to control all scale insects
and to cleanse and invigorste the trees.
When old enough to bear, spray for
fungus and chewing insects. Pick your
apples in the proper season according to
varieties. Have at hand supply Of pack
ages, either barrels, boxes or baskets, in
which to put your apples. Handle apples
carefully 10 - to iniure appies and trees
as little as possible. II not sorted in the
field, put them at once in . cool, dark
place. Pack apples in boxes or barrels,
according to grade OF fruit. Never box
any but the finest specimens, remember
ing that the western box apples are the
standards by which We shall be judged.
Have neat and attractive packages. Grade
and pack apples fairly and honestly.
Have sorting table t9 work at, o. it
greatly lessons labor.
Pack barrels thoroughly. On face end
stencil plainly grade and variety; sell
according to your market, location and
inclination; early selling for the average
apple grower is usually the best policy.
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