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2. There are many old and rather neglected orchards, partic- 

 ularly in the south and southeastern part of the state which 

 lower the quality of the general output from the state. 



3. Michigan orchards are susceptible to apple-scab and in 

 some cases the crop has been severely injured on account of 

 prevalence of this disease. 



4. Winter-injury to trees is not uncommon. 



ILLINOIS 



Advantages. 



1. Proximity to markets. 



2. Relatively good yields in western Illinois, but rather light 

 yields in southern part of the state. 



3. Orchard values have been relatively low in comparison with 

 land values. 



4. Early apple section in extreme southern Illinois is partic- 

 ularly adapted to the production of early varieties. 



Disadvantages. 



1. Fungous diseases are more or less prevalent and blister- 

 canker has caused considerable loss among Ben Davis and Gano 

 plantings. 



2. Apple plantings are less centralized than in most commer- 

 cial districts and community interest is lacking in some 

 instances. 



3. Quality of fruit is variable. Such low-grade varieties as 

 Ben Davis and Willow Twig predominate in many regions. 



4. Unfavorable climatic conditions at blooming time are not 

 uncommon. 



OZARK REGION 



This region includes intensive apple plantings in northwest 

 Arkansas and southwest Missouri. 



Advantages. 



1. Labor conditions usually favorable. 



2. Possibility for the renovation of old orchards. 



