. The commercial apple industry of North America. at blooming time often prevails andcrop failures are not uncommon. 4. Average yields low. 5. System of bulk handling of a large part of the crop isnot conducive to close grading and the maintenance of highcommercial standards. MISSOURI RIVER REGION In this region are included the intensive commercial appledistricts of northwestern Missouri, northeastern Kansas, south-eastern Nebraska, and southwestern Iowa, in what is sometimescalled the loess soil apple region. Advantages. 1. A progressive* spirit prevails to a greater extent than amongmost ot
. The commercial apple industry of North America. at blooming time often prevails andcrop failures are not uncommon. 4. Average yields low. 5. System of bulk handling of a large part of the crop isnot conducive to close grading and the maintenance of highcommercial standards. MISSOURI RIVER REGION In this region are included the intensive commercial appledistricts of northwestern Missouri, northeastern Kansas, south-eastern Nebraska, and southwestern Iowa, in what is sometimescalled the loess soil apple region. Advantages. 1. A progressive* spirit prevails to a greater extent than amongmost other middle western regions. 2. The loess soil of this region is exceptionally fertile andexceptionally productive. 3. Yields are good on the well-cared-for orchards. 4. Although Ben Davis and Gano predominate, considerableimportance is being given to Jonathan and Winesap plantingswhich do very well in this region. « Disadvantages. 1. Fungous diseases are more or less prevalent. 2. Unfavorable weather conditions at blooming time are I Locality and Site for the Commercial Orchard 109 3. The region is not entirely free from many old and neglectedorchards, particularly throughout northwestern Missouri. 4. The bulk handling of a large part of the crop does notencourage high uniform grades. WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO In this region are included Mesa, Montrose and Delta counties. Advantages. 1. This enjoys the advantage of being closer to easternmarkets than the other boxed apple regions. 2. Although the orchard land is somewhat spotted, high qual-ity fruit and good yields are possible in favorable seasons. 3. Facilities for handling and marketing the crop are fairlywell developed. Disadvantages. 1. Much unsuitable land has been planted and exploited tothe disadvantage of the incautious investor. 2. This region includes some very fine orchards and at thesame time some very poor ones, making generalities very difficult. 3. The average yields are not as high as in the Nort
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