STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 85 



In these dajs of concentrated or condensed foods is it not advisa- 

 ble to put apples in a more convenient shape for transportation and 

 immediate use than has jet been done? Diied apples have been 

 prominent in the past but are now superseded by the evaporated 

 fruit. In the Boston market the sales of sun-dried or string dried 

 apples amount to practically nothing, while 15,000 to 20,000 cases 

 of evaporated apples, or nearly one million pounds (1,000,000) are 

 sold in a single year. 



The canned apples are extensively used, from 15,000 to 20,000 

 cans with a dozen gallon cans in each case being sold in Boston 

 yearly. There are but few quart cans in the market. Apples in 

 this shape are used chiefly in restaurants aid large establishments 

 not yet having found their way into private houses to any extent. 

 This is partially due to the careless fashion in which they are often 

 put up and to the large size cans. 



Is it not possible that a higher grade of canned apples would be 

 more satisfactory to the general purchaser and more profitable to 

 the packer? We have also much to learn as to the best method of 

 developing the flavors of different varieties of apples. Some are 

 better suited to canning, others would make a smooth, rich marma- 

 lade or apple butter, and yet others would be more satisfactory' for 

 jelly. Why should not apples be preserved or crystallized and made 

 into dainty confectioqs as well as plums or pineapples? 



The apple is useful as a basis for more expensive and more highly 

 flavored fruits. A single quince, for example, combined with half 

 a dozen apples will give its distinctive flavor to the whole. 



Is there not an opportunity here for women to earn more than a 

 livelihood, provided they are equipped with suitable training and 

 proper utensils? Would not such an occupation be more desirable 

 than sale work ? An increased manufacture of home made apple 

 jelly, marmalade or apple butter might be a twofold benefit to this 

 State, providing work for its people at home and putting the apple 

 crop in convenient form for transportation. The State and county 

 agricultural societies should encourage such industries by ofl^ering 

 special premiums for exhibits in this work in the woman's depart- 

 ment. 



