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far in the lead. In place of scattering orchards of a few acres each, 

 as was the case not long ago, the eye is gi-eeted now with large tracts 

 set solidly to trees of high-class, commercial varieties. Men who 

 but a few years ago were fearful of over-production have now 

 become enthusiasts in the business, and with their optimism inspire 

 the tardy ones and are foremost in their efforts to make Oregon the 

 greatest fruit-producing State in the Union, a position to which she 

 is naturally entitled. The recent financial flurry has apparently 

 failed to affect the fruit-growing interests, and instead of retarding 

 has added new stimulus to the industry. The year 1907 will go 

 down in the annals of history as a banner year for the fruit grower. 

 High prices prevailed, which, coupled with a very heavy crop, brought 

 much prosperity to the horticulturists of the State. Orchard pests, 

 which up to a few years ago were the dread of the fruit grower, 

 have lost much of terror and can readily be kept in check by the 

 application of remedies recommended by the Board and which are 

 printed in their semi-annual reports, as well as in the spray bulle- 

 tins issued by that body, which can be secured from any member of 

 the Board upon application. With careful spraying, thorough cul- 

 tivation and honest packing for a motto, fruit growing in Oregon 

 is an assured success. 



With strict adherence to the above motto the next few years will 

 bring still greater prosperity and show more rapid development in 

 fruit growing than it has in the past. Climatic and soil conditions 

 are ours, and it is left for man to do the rest to make of Oregon 

 the fruit granary of the world. 



E. H. Webek, 



Commissioner for Fourth District. 



