Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-13
HORT|CULTuR|STS
GATHER FOR 24TH
ANNUAL MEETING
Hundred Members Present at
Opening Meeting Idaho State
Horticultural Association at
Commercial Club Rooms.
FINE EXHIBITION OF FRUIT
Prominent Apple Growers of
State Show What Idaho Can
Produce = President Sins ell
Makes His Annual Address.
FINE EXHIBITION OF FRUIT

The twenty-fourth annual meeting
OF the Idaho State Horticultural asso-
citation, an organization composed of
men interested in fruit growing and
the development of the industry in
this state, began this morning at the
Commercial club rooms with an ap-
proximate attendance of nearly hun
dred members. Charles j. Snsel
prominent business man of this city
and president Of the association, pre-
sided.
The scent of apples was plainly ap-
parent in the convention hall, and
tempted the appetites of all; one Of
the most excellent exhibitions of ap-
pies ever seen in this state or any
other being on display on tables.
j. P. Gray, of Mesa, Idaho, one of
the most prominent growers of fruit
in the country, has wonderful dis
play of fancy apples at the conven-
tion that prove conclusively that the
climate Of Idaho is most ideal for the
successful propagation of fruit. The
exhibition is Of standard selected va
rieties. such as Permain, Rome Beau
ty Delicious, Winesap, Jonathan,
Gano, Stayman and yellow Newton
apples; one box of Delicious apples
containing just As specimens of fruit,
each one of which is beautifully coll
ored, large and sound, without a sim
gle blemish. The exhibition is very
creditable to the grower, and to the
state.
Apother avcallapt oxb;hitiop g., tbat
of the fruit growers of Cove Canyon
county, Idaho, who have on display
beautiful, deliciously Favored apples
of all standard varieties-each one of
which seems to be peculiarly adapted
to this country. Another is that of
e. F. Stevens of Nampa, Idaho, which
shows the wonderful soil and climati-
cal advantages of the Boise valley
when it comes to producing choice
fruit. w. E. Baker, of Home. Oregon,
also has a most choice display of fine
fruit embracing the standard yarie-
ties.
OPENING SESSION.
The opening session of the conven-
ton, which was most enthusiastic. be-
gan with invocation by Rev. Willsie
Martin, followed by the annual ad-
dress of the associations president,
Charles ]. Sinsel. Mr.. Sinsel. in his
address. reviewed the work of the past
year along horticultural lines, gave his
views on the future that looms up for
the industry in this state, and made |
several recommendation for the as
sociation to investigate regarding pro-
posed legislation. The balance of the !
was given up to appointment |
and reports of committees, and a gem
eral discussion of the horticulturists.
The afternoon session of the con-
fention began at 1880 o'clock. at which |
he program included the following
addresses: Results of Spraying as I
Obtained by the Experimental Sta
ion at Moscow, Idaho" Professor c.
:. Vincent, Moscow. Season Sprays"
J. w. Foster, San Francisco; Spray
ng as an Asset and a Liability"
crank r.. Seeley, Payette; SPRAY Ma
erial and Application" Professor Il.
D. Ball. Ames, Iowa.
This evening formal session of the
will be held at the Com
club. the program for which
olIows. Address of welcome. Mayor
Jays. response, Silas Wilson, Nampa;
strawberry Culture" DR.. J. H. May
zee, Middleton.