Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
REPORT SHOWS STATES
WEALTH


ware" under the direction of H. F
Derickson, director of the Bureau
of Markets of the State Board o.
Agriculture, pictures Delaware as {
bee hive of agriculture and indus,
trial prosperity.
Relating narrative of the States
history, from 1881, when Captain
Peter Heyes of the "De Walvis," Of
the De Vries expedition, settled neal
Lewes, down to the States patriotic
contributions in the World War, the
booklet, elaborately illustrated
gives an accurate and intelligent ac-
count of the States early history
that would do credit to school text
book. In this section it is pointed out
that there "does not seem to have
been any particular reason" for cal
ling the State Delaware" in that
Lord De La War;, for whom it was
named, never set foot on Delaware
soil" The historical reference fur
ther cites Caesar Rodney's ride to
Philadelphia to enable the State to
be the first to vote for the Declara-
ton of independence. 1t tells of the
battle at Cooch's Bridge, where the
stars and stripes flag was first un-
der fire.
The States industries are treated
with section outlining the agricuI-
tural enterprises of the three coun-
/ ties, and the manufacturing indus
tries of the Wilmington and New
Castle districts. Weather conditions
according to records for ten years,
make the climate idea for crops, it
is cited.
The State Board of Agriculture
maintains an efficient laboratory and
experimental station at the Univer-
sity of Delaware, to guard the farm
er against weeds, crop menaces, and
other plant enemies. Due to the
States railroad and improved high
way facilities, it is pointed out,
farmers and shippers have decid-
ed advantage in getting their pro-
duce to nearby and far-away mar
kets. The commercial growth Of
grapes, it is cited, confined princi
pally to Kent county, is steadily IN
creasing. This year, it is pointed out,
approximately 1900 acres are devot-
ed to Vineyards. They are Of fine
quality and find ready market any
where, the booklet says.
The Delaware peach, nationally
known" apples, centering heavily
about Bridgeville, blackberries,
watermelons, cantaloupes, strawber-
ries and other fruits are raised in
enormous quantities, the report
states. AS to apples, it is cited,
Delaware has larger number of
trees per square mile than any other
state, and the fruit takes its place
alongside of the apples of any mar
ket. Many visitors from larger
states, it is stated, express surprise
at the size of the orchards. One
orchard near Bridgeville, covers l.
900 acres.
The Federal authorities, cooper
ating with the Board, it is stated, is
rapidly Kidding the herds of tuber-
culosis milk stations which dot the
state, enabling farmers to concen-
trate their milk supplies for city
pasteurization processes and distri-
button. The premium paid on the |
best quality Of milk, it is cited, en-
courages dairymen and farmers to
maintain higher standards of SAM
tation.
AS to corn, numerous records
show an average production Of 100
bushels to the acre. Wheat is raised
extensively, it is cited, in all parts
Of the state. Sussex county's Gu
cumbers are shipped to all parts of
the country. Production of toma-
toes, corn, beans, peas, pumpkins,
squash and peppers for canning, is
extensive. There is no scarcity of
canneries, it is pointed out, always
located for farmers and
market paths.
Fish and shell from the produc-
tive Delaware Bay supply ingredi-
ents for the manufacture Of fertiliz-
ers. The tons Of king crabs that
come ashore, creates a great natural
resource for fertilizer.
The section devoted to Whining
,on's industries, cites the fact that
he manufacturing plants furnish
abor for $4,000 wage earners. They
ire contented workmen, it is cited,
ind free from radical influence. New
Castle county's manufactured pro-
lucts amount to $15O,OOO,O 900, an
lually.
Particular emphasis is laid on the
IuPont industries, known all over
he world, and their great far-reach-
ng influence on the markets of the
world. The coal mining industry
lone, it is cited, uses more than
OO,OOO,0OO pounds Of explosives
rom these industries alone. Other
roducts from these industries, basil