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while box apples are very low, barreled apples are higher than I have 

 ever known them to be. 



'Mr. President, we fruit growers of the east are having a great 

 opportunity and I believe are doing a great work. 



Fruit growing is the highest form of agriculture and if prop- 

 erly and intelligently conducted will do much to put the profession 

 of agriculture in its proper place among the arts and sciences. 



I use the word profession advisedly, ^Ir. President, and would 

 like to see every farmer and fruit grower regard himself as a pro- 

 fesional man. and insist that his profession be given proper con- 

 sideration everywhere. Let us strive always to grow good fruit, 

 pack it honestly and be sure it will bring a fair price in tiie market. 

 I am very glad indeed. ]\Ir. President, to have had this opportunity 

 to meet with the Adams County fruit growers and would like very 

 much to see many of you visit our own great Valley. 



I feel that there is room enough for all in the fruit business 

 and have no fear that it will be overdone. 



Hoping to have the pleasure of another visit to your beautiful 

 county I thank you for your very close attention to my somewhat 

 rambling description of the way we do things in Mrginia. 



Williams' Early Red. 

 A ver}- satisfactory Red Apple for early summer. 



