Evening journal., 1913-07-05
GROW $4,000
APPLE TREES
ON 900 ACRES
Stockholders Of Delaware
Company See Great Farm,
Then Enjoy Dutch
Luncheon
$5O,OOO SPENT In
DEVELOPMENT WORK
stan Correspondent Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL

STAFF Correspondent Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL. !.
BRTDGEvn.LE, Del, July 5.-Many
men prominent in professional, CONNER
cial and horticultural pursuit in tins and
other States were the guests Of the
Delaware Apple Company today at ita
900 acre fruit farm, three aud one half
miles east OF this town. II Is on this
farm that 10000 apple trees are growing
and fourishing. In fact, It is the largest
apple farm east of the Mississippi river.
In the absence Of the president Of the
company, former Governor Simeon S
Pennewill Of Greenwood, the guesta
were received by Professor Charles A.
McCue, State horticulturist; vice-presi-
dent Of the company II. Ridgely Har-
rington, the managing director; former
Judge David I, Marvel and James Lord,
former recorder of deeds OF Kent
county, who are members Of the board
of directors.
The visitors were met at Bridge
vile by Mr. Harrington with automo-
biles and teams. gayly decorated, and
taken direct to the immense apple
farm. They were driven over the
farm and expressed wonderment thai
SO much had been accomplished
there within three years. Almost a'
far as the eye could see stretched
row after row of growing trees will
corn, cow-peas and other things
planted between the rows One OF tn
splendid features OF the farm Is tha
1t Is perfectly level and that all part
OF II may be seen by any persoi
standing in the middle Of the I'm
mense tract.
After the inspection the visitor
were taken to the handsome old Mel
sick Homestead, which is surrounde
! by large trees, and the lawn Of whic
was decorated profusely with Amer
can flags. There a Dutch lunchec
was served to all comers under Il
! direction OF Mr.. Harrington. IL WI
2 enjoyed thoroughly by all who hI
been so fortunate as to receive an 4
= vitation 10 be guests of the compan
The tables were spread In the Law
beneath one OF the largest mag
trees in Sussex County. While
guests were eating, the Neapolit
Orchestra discoursed classical a
popular selections.
After the luncheon Frank NJ. Sops
OF Magnolia, took the chair and cal
7 cd upon several uf those present
speak. Among those who responds
we're Henry r. Marvel OF Georg'
town; former Judge Marvel, OF WI
mington; Charles W. Lord. Sr.. {
7 Camden: Professors Mccue an
iGrantham, Of Delaware College; Nj
Harrington. OF Dover. and Mr. Sope
All spoke hopefully OF the future &c
apple culture In Delaware, particular
" In Kent and Sussex counties M
Harrington wac complimented hear
lily by the speakers for what he ha
accomplished on the large Messic
track. The prevailing opinion seen
ed to be that the enterprise Of II
Delaware Apple Company not onl
will bring rich return. but that
also will serve as an inspiration
! others In Delaware who hesitate
/ abandon general farming and devot
their time to the more lucrative pui
suit OF horticulture.
Thus far the Delaware Apple Con
pany has spent almost $4,000 in II
work Of developing this immense o.
chard, and It will be perhaps fi'
! years Aefore the trees will be in III
/. bearing. The officers, directors an
J stockholders are greatly encourage
|, by the splendid growth made b. n
! trees and their healthy condition. TT
I directors. apart from those mention
ed above, are L. Scott Townssn
4 vice-president and treasurer Of II
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