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tops dried out so the branches rattled like dead twigs. We 

 would caution all purchasers to examine the stock when deliv- 

 ered and see if it is satisfactory before paying for the same. 

 In this way much unpleasantness might be avoided and better 

 stock would be the result. 



Movement for Better Fruit. 



ORCHARD RENOVATION. 



Soon after the Gregory movement was started it was thought 

 advisable to introduce a system of tree renovation with the oici 

 orchards that were rapidly going to decay for want of proper 

 care and attention. With this object in view we consulted 

 with several of the manufacturers of pumps, spraying material, 

 fertilizers, etc., with the result that many premiums were se- 

 cured for fruit exhibited at the different fairs, from renovated 

 orchards. 



SPRAYING DEMONSTRATIONS. 



The movement for orchard improvement also extended to 

 the direct care of the trees, in the line of pruning, thinning, 

 treatment of canker and other diseased portions, followed by 

 spraying to control insect and fungous troubles. The follow- 

 ing companies were only too glad to aid in the good work: 

 Frost Insecticide Co., Arlington, IMass., using the Arlington 

 Outfit B B pump, manufactured by the Douglas Pump Co. of 

 Middletown, Conn.; Smith & Thayer Co., Boston, Mass., using 

 the iioo Gould Pomona pump; Charles J. Jager Co., Boston, 

 Mass., with the Deming pump, manufactured by the Deming 

 Pump Co., Salem, Ohio; a dealer in the Hardie pump, made 

 by the Hardie Manufacturing Co., of Hudson, Mich. 



Other concerns wished to lend a hand but could not on 

 account of engagements previously made. The Maine Central 

 and Grand Trunk Railroads kindly furnished free transporta- 

 tion for the pumps and material used, which was greatly appre- 

 ciated by the State. 



These spraying demonstrations were begun on May 2nd at 

 J^elfast and continued until the 21st. They were then put off 

 for a month on account of the Farming Special train that was 



