. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. ipll BETTER FRUIT Page pi take pleasure in explaining in detail the workings of its system. The records of every transaction made by the exchange are open at all times to the scrutiny of those shippers directly interested.—Contributed. [Editorial Note.—The above article about the Northwestern Fruit Exchange, we feel, will be read with interest by all fruit growers of the Northwest. Mr. Gwin, their manager, in handling the business, has shown a familiarity with the markets and marketing conditions in the East that is indicative of good experience. The market repor
. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. ipll BETTER FRUIT Page pi take pleasure in explaining in detail the workings of its system. The records of every transaction made by the exchange are open at all times to the scrutiny of those shippers directly interested.—Contributed. [Editorial Note.—The above article about the Northwestern Fruit Exchange, we feel, will be read with interest by all fruit growers of the Northwest. Mr. Gwin, their manager, in handling the business, has shown a familiarity with the markets and marketing conditions in the East that is indicative of good experience. The market reports furnished to the big dailies of the North- west about marketing conditions in general prove very interesting and instructive to the growers, and it is evident to one familiar with the condi- tions this year, that Mr. Gwin has a pretty good understanding of the different markets and their respective conditions. The situation in general, judging from the articles published in the big dailies in reference to prices obtained, would, to one familiar with market prices this season, seem to show that good prices have generally been obtained for the apples sold by the exchange, where they have been up to grade, properly packed and of the standard varieties that are in demand. The Forkner Light Draft Harrow. Is the only perfect light running wheel cultivator ever offered for orchard work. Each section is so easily manipulated with levers that a small boy can operate it and cultivate perfectly 30 acres per day with one team of medium weight. Works well in stumpy or stony land and does not clog with loose grass, roots, etc. Its extension of 11 feet, 3% feet each side of the team, enables per- fect dust mulching near the tree trunks wi^thout disturbing the branches or fruit, and elimmates the use of the hoe. One machine will work 100 acres of orchard and keep it in garden tilth. These machines are labor savers and will reduce your cultivating expenses one-half even if you have but 5
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