The Trend of Apple Planting in Virginia. 



My Dear Sir :-- 



In connection with my studies in the Graduate 

 School of Cornell University, I am making an investigation 

 with the object in view of determining the trend of apple 

 planting in the State of Virginia. My purpose is to 'bring 

 together definite information regarding varieties which are 

 most popular in the newer plantings, and to compare these 

 with varieties found in old orchards. In like manner, I wish 

 to compare the methods of planting the young orchards with 

 the methods used in setting out the older orchards. I am 

 asking also for information regarding cultivation and spray- 

 ing 



In connection with this survey, an examiiation of the 

 adaptation and quality of varieties themselves will be made. 

 This will help us to determine the relative importance of 

 varieties, and their probable influence on the development 

 of the fruit industry in Virginia. 



The general conclusions which may be derived from the 

 information obtained by this survey will be made available 

 to the fruit growers at an early date. I hope to publish 

 it either in the Report of the Virginia State Horticultural 

 Society, or in some other accessible publication. 



I therefore hope 'hat you will feel disposed to co-ope- 

 rate heartily in this matter. Please answer the following 

 questions as completely as possible. I enclose an envelope 

 (addressed and stamped) for reply. 



I take this opportunity to thank you in advance for 



the courtesy, 



A. W DRINKARD, Jr , 



Graduate Student. 



Approved : John Craig, Professor of Horticulture, in 

 Cornell Universiy. 



[Note : After two years I will resume my duties as assistant in the department of horticulture 

 at the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.— A. W. Drinkard, Jr. 



