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orchard, which for many years had been neglected, the results of Mr. Turney's 

 work in renovating an old orchard were very much in evidence, and its improved 

 appearance from every standpoint was attracting the attention, not only of 

 those in the immediate neighbourhood, but of every passer-by. Mr. Turney 

 is to be congratulated upon having the courage of his convictions, and at the 

 very outset of his work in these various demonstration orchards he has set up 

 in a prominent place a large placard inviting the public who might be interested, 

 to take particular notice of the methods adopted and the results accruing 

 therefrom. 



MR. OILMAN'S FRUIT FARM. 



In this vicinity is situated the farm of Messrs. J. C. Oilman & Son. This 

 place is perhaps one of the most systematic and best cultivated fruit farms in 

 New Brunswick and will well repay a visit from anyone who may consider 

 taking up fruitgrowing as an occupation in this Province. Mr. Oilman has no 

 fear of over-production of high class fruit, but believes that there is at the present 

 time a very important opening at Fredericton for an industry that would take 

 care of such surplus fruit products as might not be adapted for shipment to the 

 markets in their fresh condition. 



At Maugerville, on the banks of the St. John below Fredericton, is another 

 demonstration orchard which has been planted on a class of land not generally 

 considered desirable for orcharding. In the spring of the year this interval land 

 is subject to overflow from the river and is very rich and fertile, being, perhaps, 

 better adapted for crops of hay and vegetables. However, this orchard, which 

 had been kept in sod since being planted, was doing very well, and was of 

 interest as demonstrating that even upon this class of land fruit could be 

 produced successfully under proper management. 



ST. JOHN VALLEY FRUIT AND LAND Co. 



Further down the river at Burton, where there are already some well- 

 established orchards, an extensive movement has been undertaken whereby it 

 is expected to bring under cultivation some 1,200 acres of excellent land, a large 

 portion of which is virgin soil and is now being rapidly cleared. On this property, 

 when visited, extensive operations were being prosecuted with considerable 

 vigour in clearing the land and preparing it for further planting. Last spring 

 some 1,900 trees had been planted out with remarkable success, practically all 

 having made an excellent growth during the season. The varieties of apples 

 planted in this block were as follows : Wealthy, Duchess, Wolf River, Fameuse, 

 Mclntosh Red, Alexander and Talman Sweet, the latter to be used as stock 

 for top-grafting as occasion might warrant. It is the intention of this Company 

 to operate a large portion of this property as a commercial orchard, the balance 

 to be sub-divided and disposed of to any who may be desirous of locating in 

 this district. 



During the past summer an important step has been taken by the Boards 

 of Trade of several Municipalities to establish commercial orchards on a com- 

 paratively large scale. This fact is very strong evidence of the confidence 

 which business men of the Province have in the future of the apple industry 

 of New Brunswick. 



ROOM FOR EXTENSIVE COMMERCIAL ORCHARDING. 



There is ample room in New Brunswick for the establishment of other 

 organizations with sufficient capital to undertake commercial orcharding in a 

 large way and it is to be hoped that others may be induced to enter this attractive 

 field. At the present time it might be somewhat difficult to establish Co-opera- 



