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within end of arm to near the bottom of the post in front where they are 

 fastened. A trial will soon prove that this method of bracing holds the 

 arm securely in place, and will not permit of any sagging or turning. 

 The vines have a small stake by each one, to which a string is attached 

 carrying the vine up till it reaches the wire overhead, where it is tied 

 and tipped, and two arms are allowed to grow, which are trained either 

 way along the wire. 



When the vine is older, four side shoots are permitted, and the pruner 

 trains two each way, slightly twisting them in opposite directions and ty- 

 ing. These arms furnish the bearing shoots the following season, which 

 come out at each bud, standing up straight at first, then becoming heavier, 

 droop over and lay across the side wires, forming a complete canopy, which 

 gives the largest surface to sunlight and air for foliage, and the fruit 

 hanging down below is properly protected from sun. The air can get 

 beneath and around in every way. Buds that come out near the crotch are 

 preserved for the following years fruiting, two of them if vine is young, 

 four if older and thrifty, and any fruit showing upon these is promptly 

 removed to obtain strong vigorous shoots. The old bearing wood is re- 

 moved each year. Believes it necessary to spray. Bagging is all right 

 for home use, but is impractical for commercial growing. • 



Prof. Taft, Michigan, spoke briefly of lessons learned at the World's 

 Fair in exhibiting fruit. Flat tables show best, with fruit set in plates 

 without raising on tiers or shelves. Broad tables are better than narrow^ 

 and the whole exhibit should be in sight from some point of view. The 

 color has much to do wath thg attractiveness of the display, and nothing 

 is better than white tables. Following out the idea in railings and all the 

 woodwork in white or light harmonious colors. 



C. E. Bassett, Fennville, Mich., spoke on marketing, and believes 

 it takes quite as much brains and tact as to grow and pack the fruit. Bet- 

 ter distribution is needed, and the plan now followed by the big meat com- 

 panies and the watermelon growers seems to be the best thing in sight at 

 present. A fruit car attached to the local freight, with privilege of open- 

 ing and selling at each station enough to supply the needs of the town, 

 would place the fruit just where it is wanted and at much reduced price 

 to the consumer, besides getting it here in better condition than is possible 

 where it must be taken out of refrigerator car and shipped by express. 



"Apple and Plum Growing in New Mexico," by Parker Earle of 

 Roswell, was an interesting paper. No country grows better peaches, 

 grapes and European plums than our mountainous territories. Enough 

 has been done in the Pecos Valley to show that there are new and better 

 conditions than in some older states. Here is a perfect climate and suit- 



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