Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19

lent points in connection with the
future of the citrus industry in the
Valley, declaring that "the day has
passed when the Valley can hope to
meet competition in citrus unless this
section packs its fruits in an at
tractive way. works TO establish mar
kets, and takes other such steps TO
meet competition from other parts
of the country"
Greater Care I'm Packing
Mr.. Shary said that the production
Of citrus fruit is rapidly reaching the
point where the greatest care must
be taken in the packing and the mar
keting OF il in order to compete with
other sections. He said that the fu-
ture Of the industry rests only in
such an organization as the Texas
Citrus Fruit Growers exchange.
The detailed workings Of the ex-
change were then explained by the
president of the organization, who
told of the fact that the officers of
the organization have worked since
il started without salary, ard hat
they are willing to continue as long
as they are helping TO establish the
industry.
Mr.. Shary said the cost Of packing
has been cut from 81 TO 90c n box,
and that another cut is likely before
the opening of the next season. He
also said that the marketing charge
has been cut from % to 20 cents q
box, and that still further reduction
Is possible in this phase Of the han
ding Of fruit, as the marketing job
Is standardized better.
"The organization is sound, be-
cause il is an organization Of grow
ers. who produce, pack, and market
their W produce. The marketing
end Of the citrus deal is not turned
over to some outside concern, because
we believe such a step to be unsound.
For Benefit Of Growers
"This exchange operates entirely
for the benefit Of the growers, and
when any expense Of packing or
marketing can be reduced, IL is
promptly lowered. In return the ex-
change must have the cooperation
of the growers, and of the shippers,
to function as il should"
Mr.. Shary explained that the Ex-
change will pack the citrus Of any
individual buyers, under any brand
that the buyer wishes. in order TO
have a more uniform rack and grade
of citrus fruit.
He asked the people Of San Be-
nito for support in the way Of get
ting the citrus growers to join the
organization. and also a small sub
scription Of stock in order to help
" the large expense of such q
building as is 10 be erected here.
Mr.. Lomax in discussing the mat
ter said he believed the best method
of procedure would be TO assemble
the growers and others interested
and ask their cooperation. This
stand was agreeable to all, and the
mass meeting for Thursday after.
noon was called.
Expect to Cover Valley
Mr.. Shary visualized the future OF
the exchange. as covering the entire
Valley. and serving the entire sec.
ton. with packing sheds az all prin-
cipal shipping points. "We could
throw up temporary shacks now, and
start operations in a number OF
places" he said. "but we are not
willing to do this because we be-
lieve il is a bad precedent. and also
kind of packing plant which the
Exchange will erect is one which is
Of a permanent nature"
Almost a year ago, when the prop
cry for the huge niant here was
purchased. Mr.. Sharv announced the
! plans Of the exchange 20 expand and