CHAPTER II 

 THE WC AT ION, AND ITS CLIMATE 



ALL the difference between failure and success may 

 turn on the particular location or site in which the fruit- 

 plantation is placed; and yet it is apparent that any 

 advice respecting the proper place for engaging in fruit- 

 growing must be of the most general nature, since 

 the species of fruits are so numerous, and the elements 

 that enter into a choice of location and soil are so 

 various and indefinable. That is to say, the problem 

 is local. 



Yet there are certain considerations of general appli- 

 cation and to which the reader may profitably give heed. 

 These may be found to be suggestive in improving one's 

 practice in his established plantation, as well as useful in 

 aiding him in the choice of location and land. 



The intending fruit-grower will usually find it to his 

 advantage to locate himself among fruit-growers. In a 

 "fruit-region" he finds conditions adapted to the growing 

 of the product. Such a region attracts buyers, speakers, 

 experimenters; it invites association and discussion. The 

 constant association with fruit-growers quickens inquiry, 

 keeps one informed, and develops the fruit mind. 



Regions that carry a reputation for fruits not only 

 attract buyers and sellers, but also encourage many forms 

 of cooperation. Buying and selling exchanges, shipping 

 associations, societies, and other groups are likely to grow 

 out of the situation and to be very useful to all active 



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