66 AGRICULTURE OF MAINE. 



GREGORY ORCHARDS. 



Some of the Gregory orchards were not visited during the 

 past season, because of the pressure of other duties. The 

 number neglected was very small however, and such growers 

 will surely be visited next year. 



Twenty-four failed to send in reports for 191 1. As yet, some 

 of the remainder have not sent in reports but it is expected 

 that they will all do so at an early date. 



Poor stock to start with, and various other unfavorable con- 

 ditions caused many of the growers to lose their enthusiasm, 

 but on the whole the orchards are doing well and are a credit 

 to the growers as well as to the State. Many are exceptionally 

 fine and present a striking example of what is possible with 

 young trees properly cared for. 



Fruit was produced on some of the trees, especially on the 

 Wealthy and Yellow Transparent. 



From the reports sent in, some 115 in number, some tabula- 

 tions have been made and some interesting data obtained. 



The finish of the contest is beginning to draw near and even 

 greater efforts should be made to have one of the prize orchards. 

 About $9CXD.oo will be available for the prizes, making it worth 

 while to put in one's best efforts to be a winner. 



Now is the time to think of the next contest also. Have the 

 ground for it fixed in mind and make preparations to have that 

 ground in fine physical condition when it is time to get the 

 trees. Plan on getting first-class trees and on having orders in 

 early, so as to obtain the desired variety or varieties. A good 

 start is half a victory. 



