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north and northwest, and even to Europe, and the day is not far distant 

 when the Ben Davis of Missouri will find his way to the markets of 

 Australia and the islands of the Pacific. 



Time will not permit me to enter into details, but suffice it to say, 

 that so long as mankind exists, and civilization advances, and the net- 

 work of railroads penetrate and open out this great land, so long will 

 the demand for apples exist and continue to increase. 



In conclusion, let me ask you to calculate and compare the results 

 of fruit-growing of Missouri with the far-famed states of Florida and 

 California. Consider the price of fruit lands and all connected with the 

 business, and you must soon arrive at one conclusion — that apple cul- 

 ture for profit in Missouri stands unexceled, even by the lemon and 

 orange groves of famous Florida and California. 



Edina, Mo. 



We had a killing frost on the morning of the 14th of May. I gave 

 my strawberries a spraying with water while the frost was on, and I be- 

 lieve I saved four-fifths of the berries by so doing. Last year I lost 

 most of my Sharpless by a much lighter frost. It is worth while to re- 

 member this experience, as frosts often do a heap of mischief to straw- 

 berries. 



I will close with the wish for you to have a good time at your meet- 

 ing, as the names I see in the programme give promise of a very inter- 

 esting meeting, and a general good time, and such is the wish of your 

 humble servant. 



FAMILY LIST OF FRUITS FOR KNOX COUNTY, MO. 



Apples — Ben Davis, first and last, Winesap, Rawles, Janet, Jona- 

 than, Early Harvest, Red Astrachan, Duchess, Maiden Blush, Northern 

 Spy. 



Pears — Duchess, Keiffer, Bartktt. 



Cherry — Pearly Richmond, English Morrello. 



Strawberries — Jersey Queen, Crescent, Downing. 



Raspberries — Turner, Souhegan, Tyler, Gregg. 



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