THE MONTHLY BULLETIN. 769 



did many orchards in this supposed frostless area. Does it not be- 

 hoove the North to prepare to meet the "Frost King," in case he 

 should come? I believe no wise man will build too assuredly on the 

 assurance that his orchard is in the frostless belt. 



Mr. C. C. Teague has had very extensive experience in this fight 

 with frost, and has won out in great shape. He will give wise sug- 

 gestions from his experienei' at the State Fruit (Irowers' Conventio'i 

 which convenes at San Jose, December 2d to 4th, inclusive. Fruit 

 growers from the north, central and southern sections should all listen 

 to his words, deciduous growers no less than citrus orchardists, pro- 

 ducers of nuts as well as of fruit should show that they are alive to 

 their own best interests by heeding the suggestions and acting on the 

 advice Mr. Teague Mdll give. 



Among the scores of letters that come to this office are very many 

 asking for literature, on various phases of fruit culture. Upon taking 

 office we found a noticeable dearth of such publications. It is the 

 intention of this Commission to issue authoritative, up-to-date treatises 

 on each of our California fruits, nuts, etc. Already we have able 

 booklets on insects, the date, the fig, the avocado, walnuts, prunes, 

 almonds, apples and olives. The two last mentioned are not up-to- 

 date. Among the inquiries, those on alfalfa and citrus fruits have 

 been very prominent. This has led to our writing on these two sub- 

 jects. The peach is also in preparation by one of our most successful 

 growers. It is the aim to follow these with monographs on the pear, 

 the cherry, the apricot .and up-to-date treatises on the olive and the 

 apple. 



