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SHIPPING APPLES TO ENGLAND. 



Sir, — I think of shippiiif^ a car-load of my apples to England tiiis fall, and I liave been 

 referred to you as one who could give me all information u))on tliis sultject. I would like 

 the addresses of some rcliahle firms in England. I also want to know the average cost per 

 barrel for freight from Ontario to Liverpool or London. Do you think it would pay me to 

 ship there ? Is there any great demand in England for Canadian apples ? 



S. P. FooTE, Beihesda, Out. 



The addresses of reliable apple firms will be given in our advertising columns. 

 The expense of shipping apples to the old country, including the freight com- 

 mission, insurance, etc., will amount to about $1.50 per barrel. It is possible to 

 get special rates, which may reduce the expense ten or fifteen cents a barrel 

 below this. There is considerable risk in the business, unless one is experienced 

 and knows exactly how to put up apples for the British markets, and there is 

 frequently as much probability of losing money as making it. It is better for an 

 inexperienced fruit grower to take any good offer that is made him for his fruit, 

 in the home market, rather than venture consigning to the Old Country. What 

 we want more and more is, to encourage purchasing on this side, and the sooner 

 we can bring the buyer and the grower of fruit into closer relationship, the better 

 it will be for us. If by corresponding with apple salesmen in Great Britain, sales 

 could be made direct, on the basis of the Government brand of inspected apples, 

 it would be the most satisfactory way to dispose of our apple crop. 



BEST VARIETIES OF PEARS. 



Sir, — ^Vould you name six of the best varieties of pears for home use or market ' 



A Member. 



We would be pleased to receive the opinions of growers in various parts of 

 the country with regard to questions like these. Mr. Hilbo rn, of Leamington, 

 gives the following as his choice : Clapp's Favorite, Bartlett, Flemish Beauty, 

 Anjou, Sheldon, Louise Bonne. 



BEST VARIETIES OF PEACHES. 



Sir, — What would you name as the six best tested varieties of peaches for home use or 

 for market? » A Member. 



Reply by W. W. Hilborn, Leamington. 



I would name the following : Alexander, Early Barnard, Tyehurst, Early 

 Crawford, Hill's Chili, and Smock. 



