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needed for eacli squad, and the most tactful and loyal 

 worknuui should be selected for such positions. The tastes 

 and aptitudes of each individual workman should be care- 

 fully observed, and so far as possible each should be de- 

 tailed to the kind of work that best suits his tasti'S and 

 abilities. 



327. The loyal spirit amon§: workmen. Tn any business 

 where much labor is employed, the success and economy 

 with which the necessary operations are accomplished will 

 depend considerably upon the mental attitude of the work- 

 men toward their employer. A spirit of loyalty and sym- 

 pathy among workmen should be promoted by all avail- 

 able means. Strictly fair dealing, reasonable demands and 

 prompt recognition of merit tend to this end. Where 

 many young persons are employed, an occasional picnic 

 or evening entertainment tendered them will do much to 

 foster the loyal spirit. In one case, where a large small- 

 fruit business was carried on, and girls and boys were 

 chiefly employed for picking, the pickers reported at the 

 office at a stated time, formed into line and marched to the 

 field to the music of a drum and fife. This is mentioned 

 as one means of promoting the loyal spirit. There are 

 many others. 



Section 3. — The PyocHrinff of Supplies 



328. The supplies needed on the fruit plantation are 



mostly included under (a) implements and machinery; 



(b) fertilizers; (c) spraying materials; (d) packages, and 



(e) trees, plants and seeds. The cost of thes-e supplies will 



depend considerably upon the location and transportation 



facilities, and upon the methods employed by the purchaser. 

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