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and dilute the whole to thirty-five gallons. It is well to make the 

 stock solution at least one day before it is wanted for use, and to 

 mix a considerable quantity, merely observing the proportions sug- 

 gested. 



Conclusion of the Whole Matter. 



I should like to speak of several mildews and blights and rusts 

 which are of special importance to the fruit grower ; but fear I have 

 already wearied you. I cannot close, however, without urging 

 upon every grower here the importance of the conflict in which we 

 are engaged. We are living in a day when there is sharp compe- 

 tition in all lines of horticultural work, and the successful man 

 must fight if he would win. The surest financial returns in fruit 

 growing lie in the production of the best. Fancy fruits for fancy 

 markets is the watchword among progressive men today. 



The time has passed when we could simply plant and cultivate 

 and harvest. We must see that the plants are given suitable 

 environment and are protected from attack. If our trees are 

 hungry we must feed them ; if thirsty, give them drink ; if diseased, 

 ascertain the cause and apply remedies. 



In all of the work science and practice must go hand in hand. 

 At the college we shall continue to study causes, effects and reme- 

 dies. It remains for the fruit growers of the State to apply the 

 knowledge gained to individual cases. 



