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in ona It is hardly necessary to say that only the hardiest 

 varieties of the hardy fruits thrive in the uplands, and that only 

 in favored locations near the water can any of the tender sorts 

 be grown. 



The apple is the only fruit grown largely for the market in 

 this region, and that only on the shores of Luke Champlain and 

 the St. Lawrence, !Xear both bodies of water, apple culture is 

 capable of extension to the profit of those who are willing to 

 play the part of pioneer. This is for the most part a great dairy 

 region, and no doubt the continuous care of the animals and pro- 

 duct required in this business accounts for the general neglect 

 of fruits, even for the home, which is everywhere apparent in 

 the district. 



MOHAWK VALLEY 



The valley of the Mohawk extends from Oneida Lake to the 

 valley of the Hudson. This district is one of indistinct bound- 

 aries and possibly should be divided into the upper Mohawk and 

 the lower Mohawk districts, in which case the lower Mohawk 

 could include the Schoharie Valley, where some fruits succeed 

 remarkably well. A fruit list for the lower Mohawk would 

 include some sorts recommended for the Hudson Valley. Hardi- 

 ness is a prime requisite for the upper Mohawk ; although, since 

 the season is somewhat longer, some varieties can be grown which 

 will not thrive in the district to the north. 



Dairying is the mainstay of agriculture in the Mohawk Valley, 

 followed by general agriculture, with fruit growing of relatively 

 small importance. Still, there are some commercial orchards of 

 apples, and this fruit, with pears, cherries, and plums, is com- 

 monly found about farm and village homes. There are numerous 

 plantations of small fruits the strawberry in particular - 

 about the many towns and cities in the Mohawk Valley, and at 

 Ilion strawberry growing assumes a large scale. The commercial 

 growing of all hardy fruits might profitably be extended along 

 the lower Mohawk particularly in the Schoharie Valley, where 

 there is a considerable amount of good fruit land. 



EASTERN PLATEAU 



The Eastern Plateau embraces the Catskills and the high 

 plateau to the west, reaching to the basin of the Central Lakes. 



