OREGON FARMER 73 



many people is thought to be superior to that of the grape. This 

 berry is adapted to only a few Pacific Coast localities, andjn Western 

 Oregon reaches its highest degree of perfection. This berry the past 

 few years has proved to be one of the most profitable crops grown in 

 the entire state of Oregon. With proper organization of growers and 

 distribution it will mean millions annually to the state. It is a crop 

 which can be combined very nicely with prune production, as it can 

 be easily evaporated in the same buildings that are used for the drying 

 of prunes. Some men are specializing in Loganberries entirely, but 

 the crop is one which lends itself to diversified farming very nicely. 



English walnuts and filberts are being planted quite extensively 

 throughout the state. The French strains of the walnut, like the 

 Franquette, Mayette, and Meylan are the favorites at the present 

 time and the industry promises to become much larger in Western 

 Oregon. While at present the output is small, in the near future it 

 will be materially increased, as a large acreage of young trees is just 

 coming into bearing. Oregon walnuts are noted for superiority in 

 flavor, and those so far produced have brought much above average 

 prices on the nut markets. 



Peaches are grown largely as fillers, there being only a few sections 

 where this fruit is grown as a specialized crop. While shipments 

 have been made to Mississippi River points, the bulk of the crop is 

 grown largely for local consumption or for canning. 



In the production of cane fruits the state is unexcelled. Red 

 raspberries yield regular heavy crops, as high as 600 crates per acre 

 being reported. Blackberries, gooseberries, currants, and straw- 

 berries are all grown readily and cheaply. Strawberries and rasp- 

 berries are shipped from Pacific Coast points as far east as Chicago. 



Other fruits, such as almonds and apricots, are grown in limited 

 quantities, and those interested in them can find regions specially 

 suited for their successful production. 



The by-products industry is one which promises in the very near 

 future to reach a considerable magnitude. Thus far the development 

 has been largely in Western Oregon in such cities as Eugene, Cor- 

 vallis, Salem, Portland, and vicinity. In the cherry districts there is 

 a very heavy demand for Napoleon (Royal Anne) cherries for Maras- 

 chino. Many of the canneries in the state are co-operative. The 

 great diversity of crops, the abundance and ease with which they can 

 be produced, combined with the co-operative plan, whereby the 

 producers share all the profits, gives very satisfactory results, and 

 extensive plantings are taking place wherever the canneries and by- 

 products plants are being established. 



In dried fruits, especially the prune, the state has built up a very 

 strong industry. Apples, pears, and peaches are being dried in 

 limited quantities. 



