Maude Smith's Correspondence with The Mother

11 September 1964

Gracious Mother,

A few months ago I was wondering why we can't grow more fruit in the Ashram, and I aspired intensely to do something to help the situation. Now a direct answer seems to have come.

A month or so ago I received an avocado (butter fruit) in my fruit bag, and I planted the seed. Now it is a fine little tree. So I told R, and now he is giving me the seeds of all the fruits he prepares for you. I have planted about 100 in sand and water on my terrace! Some have sprouted. When they get big enough to be transplanted safely, shall I send them out to Lake Estate? How good it will be when we can have a whole orchard of these nutritious fruits!

Bravo! I am so glad of the good news! With all my love I will help you and the future orchard to grow and flourish.

Blessings

11 September 1964