CITRUS TREES AND THEIR DISEASES 43 



Practical Study of Nature 



The writer wishes to speak a few words as to 

 the study of nature, as we all know that the book of 

 nature is a large one and no one man can ever be able 

 to fully understand. But there are certain points 

 along this beautiful study in which men may become 

 more skilled than others. This can only be done by 

 the singling out of one subject. The study of the 

 orange and lemon would be quite different to that of 

 deciduous fruits, small fruits or walnuts. Therefore, 

 the writer for the last few years has confined him- 

 self strictly to the study of citrus trees. 



I presume every reader will realize this one fact, 

 that a man who studied nature and made demonstra- 

 tions would be called a practical man, or a crank by 

 the college experts. Therefore, it makes a hard fight 

 for a practical man to get recognition without a col- 

 lege diploma. The writer does not wish to speak 

 harshly of the scientific heroes, but will ask a few 

 questions of the grower and let him answer them 

 himself. 



First: What have the scientific bureaus done for 

 the fruit growers? Now be fair in this matter in 

 compiling your answer. 



Second: Have the scientific bureaus eradicated 

 any diseases that attack your trees? 



Third: Have the scientific bureaus eradicated or 



