104 REPORT OF STATE BOARD OF HORTICULTURE, 



it will not be necessary to use harsh measures, it must be fully 

 understood that in case of noncompliance the law will be 

 strictly enforced." 



This notice proved timely and beneficial, as jobbers in this 

 city expressed a willigness to co-operate and handle nothing 

 but clean fruit. These facts were published far and wide, 

 and many a spray-pump which otherwise would have re- 

 mained idle was called into requisition with most gratifying 

 results. Never since the early days of Oregon horticulture 

 were apples cleaner, freer from fungous diseases and worms, 

 and in consequence found more buyers at higher prices. 



At this time it became apparent that our office was not 

 located to be very convenient for those who wished to visit it, 

 and for the display of our horticultural products. As there 

 were no funds for the renting of a suitable room or office, I 

 conceived the idea of enlarging our sphere of usefulness by 

 starting a permanent exhibit of Oregon products and informa- 

 tion bureau concerning Oregon industries. Knowing that this 

 would cost about $2,000, and in order to enlist the assistance 

 of transportation companies and merchants of Portland gen- 

 erally, I laid the matter before the Chamber of Commerce for 

 co-operation. The idea was received very favorably, and they 

 appointed a committee to assist me in raising the necessary 

 funds to carr}^ out the project. After a good deal of hard work 

 we succeeded in raising $2,000 — $1,200 for rent, $480 for jan- 

 itor, $300 for fixtures. I had agreed to give my services and 

 personal supervision for one year free of charge, and early in 

 April moved our office and exhibits to the large storeroom. 

 No. 246 Washington Street, where I have since maintained a 

 complete exhibit of Oregon resources in horticulture, agricul- 

 ture, mines, forestry, dairy, fish, and stock. This has been 

 of great benefit, not alone to visitors from abroad who come 

 here to see what the state produces, either for settlement or 

 investment, but to our fruitgrowers in particular. Here they 

 can see ail the various fruits grown on different soils and un- 

 der different climatic conditions, thus being enabled to com- 

 pare the fruits of the various sections, and it is therefore a 

 great educator. I am pleased to say that our fruitgrowers see 

 the advantage of the opportunity offered, and make free use 

 of our office and exhibit. 



Our semi-annual meeting was held at this room April 9, 

 A. C. This was a notable meeting. The morning session 

 opened with a general discussion on the efficiency of spraying 



