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such grading law? Why is it not possible for this Associa- 

 tion to assume such proportions that it can afford to mam- 

 tain instructors and inspectors, to the end that some ideal 

 condition may exist ? The fact that we have such a small 

 percentage of really graded apples in Boston is not alto- 

 gether due to the poor quality, but more to the insufficient 

 knowledge of packing or indifference, and , I am sorry to 

 say, there is plenty of evidence of downright deception. If 

 we are to have an enduring structure we must have a strong 

 foimdation. Poor packing is a weak foundation and de- 

 ception is a rotten foundation. Now is your time to build a 

 lasting institution. 



I firmly believe in the future welfare of New England 

 apple growing if but wisely managed. We have all the ad- 

 vantages of soil, climate and nearness to the richest markets. 

 Nature has given us much and seems but to ask that we make 

 intelligent use of her gifts. 



I have heard it said that apple growing will be over- 

 done, that a Waterloo is ahead. Well, let Waterloo come if 

 it must, but let us be Wellingtons and not Napoleons. (Ap- 

 plause). The far west, famous on paper, is having a tast<i 

 of a Waterloo, but they seem to be Napoleons. 



TRANSPORTATION. This is a subject for an expert 

 to handle, and it would not be fit for me to discuss it at 

 length. The chief features for us to insist upon are suit- 

 able equipment to transport our apples and prompt deliver- 

 ies of same. There are other changes desired, such as a mor-i 

 equitable bill of lading. Strong forces, however, are work- 

 ing for better conditions, which will doubtless result in bene- 

 fit to all. We need here much the same law they have in 

 Maine. 



DISTRIBUTION. It is impossible to lay down any 

 fixed rules for distribution. Much depends upon the crop in 

 Europe and in other sections of this country. There will be 

 years when it will seem clearly wise to turn your crop into 

 cash as speedily as possible. On the other hand, there will 

 be seasons when a gradual imloading will net you the best 



