Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-05-27
SOIL AND CLIMATE MAKE FRUIT
GROWING IN HENDERSON COUN-
Try HIGHLY PROFITABLE
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Farm Demonstration E. Il. Perkins of Hen
derson county, B. SzymOniak, of the State
department. of horticulture made visits
throughout the county during the past year
giving demonstrations in planting, pruning
and spraying fruit trees. A large interest has
been manifested In their work and results
are bound to come.
One of the biggest features of the last an.
nual North Carolina State fair was the noun.
tain fruit exhibit. Emphasis was placed on
apple-growing in this section, and the display
opened the eyes of visitors to the possibilities
Of the western part of the State in fruit cul-
ture. The exhibition is worth thousands of
dollars to the farmers, and will stimulate
greater interest In fruit growing throughout
the state
Good land for fruit growing is to be had at
any price, ranging from $40 to 5000 per acre,
but the price is determined by a combination
of circumstances, so that it is hard to even
approximate an average price for good fruit
lands
Peaches Proftably Grown.
But apples are not the only fruit crop that
finds congenial conditions of soil and climate
in Henderson county. The list includes
good prices.
There are many varieties of peaches that
do well here. An expert in these matters as
sured the writer that this was not only a
good country for peaches, but was better
classified as EFfine'' country. The fruit
when properly pruned and sprayed reaches
an early maturity and is of good quality
and flavor The local market for peaches is
in hoin
rience for farmer to sell his entire wagon
load in very few minutes after reaching
the city.
Grapes, Plumbs and Pears Grow Fine.
A large quantity of plumbs are grown in
Henderson county. This excellent fruit has
never received the attention due it, but it is
hoped that by the dissemination of informa-
ton concerning it's value as a crop to build
up greater market for it. Several varieties
Of plumbs do well here
Pears are grown to splendid proportions
locally. There are not as many of them now
as in former years, owing to the mistaken
idea that once ttthe blight attacks pear
tree there is no means Of saving it. 1t is the
opinion of those in position to know that
there is big money in pears for growers in
this section, who will use the same foresight
and care in its culture as is used in growing
other fruits.
Demonstration Perkins describes conditions
within the county for grape culture as
"ideal'' We have everything to make them
profitable crop. The seasons are just right;
the soil is good; the assortment that can be
grown is large; and the market for them is
good. It seems pity that such large num-
bers of commercial grapes are shipped into
Hendersonville each season, while the chances
for successful grape culture are so good here.
Figs do we'll in certain parts Of the county,
but are not grown for commercial purposes.
Some few of our busy housewives put up a
supply of this fruit for home consumption
each year.
Splendid Berry Country.
Several kinds of berries find this congen.
ial country and this fact taken IN connec-
tom with the ready market found local. y for
them, is promoting the culture of berries Ill
greater quantities. The strawberry crop Is
good, the fruit being of exceptional quality
and flavor. For table use it is superior to