Practical Orcharding On Rough Lands 



OHIO RIVER HILLS 

 Courtesy J. F. Cunningham 



*'And soon or late to all that sow 



The time of harvest shall be given ; 



The flowers shall bloom, the fruit shall grow, 



If not on earth at least in heaven." 



INTRODUCTION. 



This is an age of advancement. As a people 

 we are proud of our achievements. With 

 eager watchful eye we note the ever varying 

 customs of those about us, even the fashions 

 that come and go with each recurring season, 

 ' as so many fast flying shuttles. Each shuttle 

 carries its own thread of special hue and can- 

 not fail to leave its trace in both warp and 

 woof of the nation's fabric. Yes, we are quick 

 to notice all these things, but slow to realize 

 the changes that have come about in our coun- 

 ts 



