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by twenty feet apart, will soon have to have every other one 

 taken out and the yield decreased. 



I have touched on only a few of the many points that 

 might be considered, but to make a long- story short, would 

 sum up as follows : 



Advantages of the Northwest. 



First. Trees bear earlier, on an average of two to three 

 years sooner than with us. 



Second. Trees bear heavier and more regularly. 



Third. Fruit averages better color and finer finish. 



Fourth. Fewer pests and diseases to fight at present. 



Fifth. More general interest in the industry. 



Sixth. Better law to protect the fruit grower. 



Seventh. Co-operation better developed. 



Eighth. Better knowledge of local adaptability of varie- 

 ties. 



Ninth. Virgin soil needing no fertilizing at present. 



Tenth. Trees are all young and in their prime. 



Advantages of the East. 



First. Nearness to market. 



Second. Cheaper land. 



Third. Fruit averages better quality. 



Fourth. Labor market easier and cheaper. 



Fifth. Better roads and transportation facilities. 



Sixth. Centers of interests nearer together. 



Seventh. More profitable disposition of culls. 



Eighth. Better market for perishable fruit. 



In conclusion, I believe that for a few years to come at 

 least, the West will set the standard on box fruit ; the East 

 will gradually become a more important competitor. Spitzen- 

 berg-. Yellow Newtown, Delicious, Jonathan, and Winesap, 

 will be their leading box apples ; with these varieties I do not 

 believe we in New England can successfully compete. In 

 such varieties as Gravenstein, Wealthy, ]\IcIntosh, Sutton, 

 Baldwin, Rhode Island Greening, Washington Royal, and 

 Northern Spy we have a list to choose from, and should be 



