360 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



In conclusiou, we might sum up the success of building up the hom«* 

 market and malving it the most profitable to depend upon: 



First. Upon the man himself; his business ability, judgment, honesty, 

 enthusiasm and energy. 



Second. Upon the grower thorouglily understandings the demaud.s of 

 the markets, watching their changing conditions during the berry season 

 and personally superintending the grading .and packing. 



Third. Upon the reputation of the jiroducer always selling extra fine 

 berries, carefully picked and honestly graded. 



Fourth. Upon the neatness and attractiveness of the fruit whet> 

 placed upon the market. 



Mr. Ragan: I want to say that I was very much pleased with the 

 presentation of the subject. He certainly seems to be well versed iu 

 small fruit growing. I wish to compliment the young man and the 

 Society. 



President Stevens: If there is nothing further on this subject we will 

 proceed to the next, "Shall the Blight Remain Unconquered?" by W. B 

 Flick. 



Mr. Flick: It is pretty warm in the house and I am almost as warm as 

 when I wrote this paper. I am to introduce this subject, and this is all 

 that I expect to do. I have put down what I expect to say on paper, 

 because I have been pretty plain about this matter, and I hope that those 

 who are here on the other side will defend themselves as well as they can. 



SHALL THE BLIGHT REMAIN UNCONQUERED? 



W. B. FLICK, LAWRENCE, IXD. 



The blight has been known for centuries as one of the most dreaded 

 and destructive diseases known to the fruit grower; still, to the discredit 

 of our scientists, it remains unconquered up to the present time. 



It is more prevalent an<l virulent in Indiana this season than it has 

 been known in recent years. It is very destructive. In a few hours the 

 growth and care of years is utterly destroyed. We can do nothing to 

 hinder, but must stand helplessly by while the devastation goes on. Our 

 hopes, expectations and anticipations of the future are in a short time 

 annihilated. 



I had on my trial grounds some dwarf pear trees that I had trained 

 with much thought and care. They took kindly to my treatment and 



