A o know1e&gmen t s 
In preparing this thesis the writer 
has received valuable information and suggestions 
from members of the Department of Agricultural 
Economics ana Farm Management and the Department 
of Horticulture of this University, which help has 
been much appreciated. 
To Dr. James E. Boyle whose constructive 
criticisms have aided in making this study center 
upon the more vital phases of the economics of 
fruit marketing special recognition and acknowledg 
ment is given. 
