The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-25
WAYNE COUNTY FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Continued From Page One.)

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thusiastic and spirited address. He
| first outlined what some of the 9TH
er counties are doing which have be-
come organized. The suggestion of
| Mr.. Lewis to incorporate Wayne
county with other counties in the
| formation of the Northeastern Fruit
| Growers Association met with the
hearty approval of the doctor. He
stated that Wayne county soil was
especially adapted for raising the
Baldwin Spy, Greetings, King and
others. You would raise these varie-
ties in perfection, in color, size and
flavor. You could then conduct an
advertising campaign and these ap-
pies would be known all over the
world. l have received hundreds of
letters from buyers who want to
know where the apple sections are
They ask especially for districts
where the fruit has been sprayed
and pruned. Letters come to me as
far west as Iowa. They commence
to buy the middle of June The
dealers and buyers know the crop
condition before the growers. Prof
Surface then showed the audience a
picture of his large orchard. He said
you can't run an orchard by proxy,
neither can you give orders over a
phone to your hired man and expect
results.
Stocker Making Good.
At this point Attorney R. NJ. Stock
er, who is also somewhat of a farm
er, stated that he managed to get
something out of his farm. "Well
some can," continued Prof. Surface.
The professor then related several
instances where other counties were
unable to dispose of their crops and
the fruit was dead even in the local
market. Organizations were formed
and the fruit was soon disposed of.
Apples must be intelligently graded
and honestly packed. Experts at sta
tions where in many places they are
hired to pack and grade, are not ex-
pensive, when it is considered what
is returned. If it is a busy season
it will give you more time and atten-
tion to production. There are two
distinctive qualities connected with
marketing apples. One is to produce
the goods" and the other is to sell
them. You should have an annual
meeting. The best fruit exhibit any
where could be made right here in
Wayne county. Advertise before
hand and you will have a largely at
tended meeting. Mr.. Lewis sold his
apples at a fine profit after an ex-
hibit held recently. Get the pulling
together habit. Advertise. You will
gain considerable by organizing. You
will learn how to get rid of the de-
fective apples and buyers will be
fiocking to you. They buy by the
carload, not by the wagon load or
bushel as some may presume.
therefore advocate the organization
of the Wayne County Fruit Growers
Association. In union there is
strength. 1t makes all the difference
in the world about raising apples
as to what kind of soil they are rails
ed upon. Different soils make diff
ferent conditions. Organize and then
you can analyze your soil. You will
then be in position to receive noted
speakers from Washington, D. c.,
and other places.
To Organize Association.
Chairman Hull then announced
that organization was the next order
of business. On motion of R. M.
Stocker, seconded by w. w. Baker,
it was carried that the meeting pro-
ceed to organize a horticultural So
ciety for Wayne county.
Election of Officers.
On motion of R. M. Stocker, Sec
onded by Hon. A. T. Searle, it was
carried that Daniel Hull, who was
acting as temporary chairman, be
n1nntn1 aI,n
association.
Thomas B. Clark, of Honesdale,
was elected vice-president
On motion it was carried that six
vice-presidents be elected. In pur-
suance of same the following gentle
men were elected to fill the differ
ent sub-otfices: w. E. Perham, of
Niagara; w. H. Bullock, of Dyberry;
e. E. Avery, Berlin; Homer G. Bon
ear, of Cherry Ridge; William War
wick, Berlin.
Secretary, E. G. Schenck.
Treasurer, w. w. Baker.
After a discussion of a half an
hour as to whether the dues should
be placed at 81 or 50 per year per
member, it was finally decided to
place them at 50.
ne lolloWluS committee was tnen
appointed upon Constitution and By
Laws to report at the afternoon ses-
sion: H. A. Oday, M. e. Simons, and
Hon. A. T. Searle.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet at 1880 p. m.
Afternoon Session.
Chairman D. w. Hull opened the
afternoon session by presenting Dis
trict State Inspector w. H. Bullock,
who assiduously labored to oganize
this association and who has done
much to better conditions in Wayne
county Mr.. Bullock said in part:
w. III. BulIock's Address.
From the fact that there are very
many people in the county and
doubtless some that are present this