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The Canadian Horticulturist, 



PLUM CULTURE IN ANNAPOLIS VALLEY. 



HE plum industry in Nova Scotia has made rapid progress 

 during the past few years in various parts of the Province. 

 This may be especially observed in the Annapolis Valley. 

 This Valley has been referred to in the Horticulturist 

 in the past, and its natural resources as a fruit belt pointed 

 out, showing that it is perhaps the most favorable section 

 for apple growing in Canada, producing fruits far-famed for 

 their fine flavor and extreme hardiness, with a continuous market in London. 

 The Ernscliffe Gardens, shown in the accompanying cut, Fig. 765, is situated 

 in Wolfville, N.S., and is at present the most improved garden of its kind in the 

 Province ; owned by Mr. W. C. Archibauld, one of the leading horticulturists 

 and large fruit growers of Nova Scotia. Mr. Archibauld has become one of 

 the principal factors in the Fruit Growers' Association, and through his enthus- 

 iastic and energetic work has been of invaluable assistance in raising the high 

 standard of that Association and the establishing of the School of Horticulture. 



Fig. 765. — The Ebnscliffe Gardens. 



