The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-11


InE$ FRUIT GKOwEkA
sah3eess Dise.assA a.A Csseissieas
kssehed ~ hecens Meetiags.
SorsAves: Hossseulturast-
The meetings OF the frui: growers OF
Eastern Washington. he'd under the au-
spices Of the board of horticulture at spo-
kane and Co!fax. were well attended and
highly profitable. At each place many
came distance Of twenty-five and several
As Tar - eighty mica to attend the meet
ings- Al each meeting shout City persons
we're prescott. aud several important points
were brought out in the discussions OF
the papers n published in last issue.
The subject Of best winter apples for
Eastern Washington xas given consider
able attention. The yellow Newtown
Pippin. BED Checked Pippin. White VIM
ter Pearnalne and Wiresap were Endorsed
BY many. In regard 10 the Ben DAVIS
apple. 1t vas remarked by one present that
1t might be considered firsi-ciass keeper.
iirss-ciass seller and third-eiass IN quality.
II vas considered necessary TO improve
The winter varieties, bus not have too
many varieties. The York lmperiai vas
mentioned as one worthy of further trial.
In regard To spraying for the apple leaf
lice tgfsen aphis1 several gave their tessi-
mony 70 the efficacy Of the tobacco soau-
ton as given in FIRST biennial repor.
Spraying should be done when the lice
are newly Matched.
TWAS recommended tina. spraying be
done later this season than usual for the
Goblin moth A formula for this insect
recommended by fruit grower is IS fol-
lows: One pound paris green, ssur pounds
lime and i've pounds Hour 10 loo gallons
water. The ingredients should first be
thoroughly mixed in small quantity Of
water, then add the given proportion. bu.
paris green with lime was also considered
effec.ual.
II was also explained that If ten pounds
freshly slaked lime be added TO one pound
Paris green the formation would equal
London purple.
The Bead spray pump vas Endorsed as .
very good and substantial pump for spray
ing fruit trees.
The trapping system was reported from
experience to be very beneficial, destroy
ing many Of the moths when properly A.
tended to.
In answer to the question Why q num-
Der Of trees have died this spring alter
leaving ont, II was explained that young
trees NAV be killed by root lice, but this
year generally attributed 10 the sudden
cold weather during winter while tho sap
was in the tree.
As to the height tree should be headed
for the eastern part Of the state, It Was
recommended from two and one-haH to
three feet.
The disease causing tomato blight it was
reported appeared to be in the root Of the
plant. When shaded from the afternoon
sun the disease is not so destructive.
The importance and necessity Of organ
izing local horticultural societies was
urged by several members OF the board and
fruit growers present
In the discussion on small fruits il was
recommended that the old canes Of black
| berries and raspberries be removed IN
| spring instead OF fall. as stated in the
| papers, and in planting currans cuttings.
| that ali buds be cut rom the wood extend
| ing below the ground; this obviates suck
ers. The tree system Of training was in-
| dorsed by some.
| The bush system, of grape training was
| no. considered successful in Eastern WASH
| ington; instead, rather use some treiIis
| system and bury the vines during winter.
| No small fruits shozid be grown be-
| tween apple trees after the trees begin to
| show the least effect from the injury Of
| them.
The importance Of purchasing trees
| from home and responsible nurseries as
| much as possible was emphasized by sew
| eral prominent horticplturists present. in
stead of paying fabulous prices for the So
| called Eastern stock.
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| vAsser present that many OF the tree ped
| dlers purchased from different nurseries
| East what is known as ''cuiIs' st from 2
| to cents each and sold them throughout
| the Eastern part of the state from two TO
three times The price good trees can be
| had 70. from Western or home nurseries.
| The necessity of taking local papers and
home horticultural journals was strongly
| urged by prominent orchardists. Several
| spoke Of the bad practice experienced in
| several places OF selling trees not true TO
| name. Western nurserymen need TO be
| very careful about furnishing trees true to
| name and purchasers should seek TO buy
| from responsible parties.
1t was recommended that IN some sn-
| stances it might DC well when purchasing
| to go TO the nursery and dig the trees.
Many nurseries are glad 10 be relieved OF
| this expense.
In discussing irrigated trees il was stated
from experience that trees irrigated in
| nursery would do best when planted On
| ground which is irrigated.
| For the gplands Of the Palonse country
the trees grown on land not irrigated were
| though. best by several present. In dis
cussing the planting of fruit trees II was
considered good practice where irriea-
| ton IS carried on to use water 10 distribute
the earth closely around the roots While
| planting. 1t was recommended TO head
| trees lower on the upiands on account Of
| prevailing winds and the hot sun.
II the ground Is in proper order il is best
| TO plant trees during fail in this country
! but ground should be thoroughly prepared,
| e.en ii for thai purpose planting Is done
| late IN the spring. If trees are healed ia
! during winter the same care in dis,ribui-
| ing the ground around all roots As in plant
ing must he observed. otherwise the trees
! may die.
/ IN discussing nut culture 1t Vas stated
butternuts had borne the fourth year after
! setting oas Oh Snake river. and there they
did veil.
Care should he taken that the genuine
! English walnut is planted instead OF the
Los Angeles variety. paissa&s sometimes
! InaGe.
On he suffice. of vegetable growing Il
was reported by \ grower from snake
river that sweet potatoes weighing ten and
| fseive pounds each had been raised there
and one specimen sold for 81 cents
| IN reference 10 pruaes !. Vas stated thas
| As a larger amount is prodneed there
/. would lie & wider market. and growers can
| he well paid even il the dried rrodnc; sells
! a. cents per pound. Several parties
/ though. prnnes could he grown rrontaosy
/ az cents per pound dried.
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