156 STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 



"As soon as one begins to make a study of bird-life, (which is 

 of the utmost importance to one who tries to cultivate anything) 

 the study of trees and shrubs obtrudes itself also. So attached 

 is each species to a particular tree, or kind of copse, that the 

 farmer or fruit grower might in time have a hand in choosing 

 his bird visitors or tenants by cultivating conditions liked by his 

 favorite birds, and by omitting to cultivate conditions that might 

 attract those which he considers his enemies. 



"Again the season is at hand in which we are to make the earth 

 produce goodly fruits and pleasant flowers for use and cheer. 

 Let VIS add a new preparation this time — a new knowledge and 

 appreciation of our feathered friends, without whom — did you 

 ever think of it? — the earth could bear not even a blade of grass." 



Mr. President — The question was asked "What the Outlook 

 is for the Fruit Grower" and has found its way into my hands 

 and I will call upon our secretary, Mr. Knowlton to give us a 

 few ideas upon the subject. 



THE OUTLOOK. 

 By D. H. KxowLTON. 



To-day the query on every tongue is what of the future in fruit 

 growing? This season the question is brought home to us in 

 the most emphatic manner, since so many fruit growers in the 

 State know not what use to make of their fruit that will yield 

 them any profit. 



Profitable fruit-culture like any other profitable enterprise 

 must result from the application of business common sense at 

 every point. To begin with, two things must be considered. 

 The first is to produce varieties of fruit that are favorites in the 

 market ; the second is to give the orchard such culture as to pro- 

 duce the most choice fruit at the least cost. 



the varieties. 



Don't think I am going to tell you which are the best or the 

 most popular for I am not. This is the thing for each fruit 

 grower to decide for himself. I do know what the best apples 



