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Conclusions. 



In summing up, then, we may safely conclude that New Eng- 

 land's opportunities in apple growing are practically unequalled on 

 the continent. There is an abundance of cheap land; the soil 

 and climate develop a product of fine appearance and high quality ; 

 the gateways to the export market are on our own coast, while a 

 home market of the most discriminating and appreciative kind is 

 at our very doors. The possibilities of the fruit industry have 

 been temporarily obscured by the wonderful development of the 

 manufacturing arts. To re-direct attention to this fundamental 

 of national prosperity. New England should establish and maintain 

 (1) a series of demonstrations showing the practical feasibility of 

 renovating old orchards; (2) a series of demonstrations showing 

 the profitable nature of present-day orcharding by up-to-date 

 methods; (3) and, finally, should encourage the consumption of 

 fruit by providing for uniformity in the grade of fruit and in the 

 container or package. 



I have characterized the condition and have offered some sug- 

 gestions for improving it. My own faith is strong in the belief 

 of a re-direction and re-establishment of New England's fruit in- 

 dustry — apple growing — on a firm basis in the near future. 



