THE CANADIAN HORTICULTUFIST. 



Fig. 1439. —Mackinac Wharf. 



orchard we were surprised to find two 

 trees of Abundance plums which had 

 come through the winter uninjured ; 

 also some Lombards quite heavily 

 loaded with fruit. 



At Iron Bridge we found D. Tait 

 growing quite a nursery of young apple, 

 plum and pear trees, all looking thrifty, 

 and quite in demand among the farmers 

 in the locality. 



On the whole, soil and climate con- 

 sidered, we consider St. Joseph's Island 



is so important a factor in fruit growing. 



Even in the vicinity of Sault Ste 

 Marie certain varieties of apples can be 

 grown, and possibly still farther north ; 

 and it has been suggested that it would 

 be wise to have some varieties tested 

 in Waubigoon on the Government's 

 " Pioneer Farm." 



The return journey from the Sault, 

 gave us an opportunity of enjoying much 

 beautifu4 scenery.going down the West 

 Coast of St. Joseph Island, past the 



Fio. 1440. — Mr. Tiios. Corduke's C4ARDEy, Sowerby, Algoma. 



the best fruit section in A'goma, unless 

 possibly we except some portions of the 

 Manitoulin Island, as for example, the 

 vicinity of Gore Bay. On the main- 

 land there are many places where hardy 

 apples, plums and cherries may be 

 grown with some success, but the soil is 

 heavy clay and difficult of tillage, which 



farms of Raines and Dunn, and on*to 

 Mackinac with its holiday tourists 

 and interesting scenery. 'vl^'V^ 



Surely more and more will our beauti- 

 ful north country, with its magnificent 

 possibilities fur the farmer, become the 

 resort of the tourist and the highway 

 of an extended commerce. 



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