Missouri State Board of Horticulture. 



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tion. The name of the local bank is the Wathena Fruit Growers' 

 Bank. This town is an inspiration to the man who likes to see 

 the small owner prosper. Wathena is one of the many asso- 

 ciations in the Missouri river "Loess" fruit district. 



This loess district furnishes us with an unique and highly 

 interesting story. A description of this district will be found 

 in the paper read by the secretary of the Board of Horticulture 

 at the fruit growers' meeting. 



Loess soil grapes. 



