636 THE FRIIT INDUSTRY ix NEW YORK STATE 



found in nature and those literally " pleasant to the eyes and 

 good for food," developed by the skill of man. 



In this volume we have set forth the location and extent of 

 the growth of the several fruits of the state, and, in consider- 

 able detail, matters connected with their production and handling, 

 to show the eifort and skill which has been and must be put forth ; 

 in order that not only our own people might appreciate their 

 goodly heritage and opportunity, and have the knowledge neces- 

 sary for making the most of it, but that others who are seeking 

 desirable places to locate, together with a knowledge of the busi- 

 ness, may have authentic, first-hand information, and learn that 

 in many places in the Empire State they will find land where 

 they can literally grow " twelve manner of fruits " and in close 

 proximity to great cities, even though they be not altogether 

 celestial ones and that we gladly give them of our best in the 

 way of knowledge of the craft. 



Prof. II. P. Hedrick, horticulturist at the State Experiment 

 Station, has been the "man of our counsel" and a tower of 

 strength. His seven articles clearly indicate this, but in addition 

 the compiler would accord his appreciation of the assistance so 

 cheerfully given through the months during which this volume 

 has been under preparation. Mr. O. M. Taylor of the same 

 place has given most valuable help with all things pertaining to 

 small fruits. New York fruit growers will welcome the sight 

 of the face and gladly read the words of their old friend and 

 counselor, Professor S. A. Beach, of Iowa, as well as those of Pro- 

 fessors Blake, Henry, and Gulley from outside the state. 



As in other bulletins of this character, we have not hesitated 

 to call for expert matter from the scientist at our College and 

 our Experiment Station, and again they have freely given of their 

 best, as have the many others over the state to whom we have 

 appealed because they were able to speak with authority and 

 had a message for the multitude. Of all of these the readers 

 will testify that their articles are living witnesses of the truth 

 of the above. To all suchj in the name of my readers as well 

 as in my own, I record our obligation and appreciation. 



The compilation has required many hours of labor and a 

 volume of correspondence, but it has been a pleasant task to 



