Milford chronicle., 1922-12-01

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efficiency. He explained the nature of
the solution, the quantity, ETC., as
well as climatic conditions.
The next subject discussed was
that of a new spraying mixture, by
Prof. Arthur J. Farley, of New Jersey.
The ingredients were hydrated lime,
sulphur and cacine in proper proper
tiOns.
In the general discussion which fol-
lowed questions were asked and ans
wered as in many sections of Della
ware, Maryland and Virginia, with the
new pests, injecting the trees each
year, every effort is being put forth to
secure if possible some remedy for
the successful annimilatiOn of such
pests.
A remedy for Shothole Funguous or
Shothole Bacteria having been dis
cussed at the first day session, it was
but little discussed at the second,
some not being present at the first day
sought to know more about the dis
ease. DR.. J. F. AdamsJs University of
Delaware, who has made a partial
study of the matter, answered ques
tions as to his knowledge of results
so far as he has experimental with
the disease.
The afternoon session was largely
taken up with two addresses, one by
DR.. T. F. Manns, University of Della
ware, on Spraying for Grape Rot"
and the other by F. E. Gladwin, Ere
donia, N. Y, on Grape Culture"
Both addresses dealt extensively
with the care of grapes, the proper
spraying to ward off diseases to which
grapes have in recent years become
susceptible; namely black rot and
several kinds of borers. Mr.. Gladwin,
coming from the grape section of New
York, illustrated by views the manner
of cultivation, treatment, picking and
packing.
Another feature of the afternoon
was an address by Charles Brooks Of
the U. S. Department of Agriculture
on Scald and Other Storage Trobues.
He advised tEat apples be kept in
cool places where they will have free
access to air. AS an effective way of
keeping apples after being picked he
advocated the oil wrappe: which, he
stated, was being largely used by all
large apple packers.
He urged general cooperation along
all lines, including packer, shopper
and cold storage man, cOntending that
all would thus profit greatly.
The socie+y went on record as fav-
oring an amendment to the immigra-
tion laws which will permi- the en-
try into this country of foreigners who
are willing to work on farms. This
was prompted by the reported scar-
city of farm labor. Action was taken
in a resolution in this behalf copies
of whicn were ordered sent to the
members Of Congress from Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia.
Resolutions were also sGC pted re-
GREETING The death of G A. Harrison,
of Berlin, Md; urging increased inter
est in the exhibits in connection with
the annual meetings; suggesting an
annual membership fee of So; urging
a membership campaign; urging early
of the data from this meet |
ing; extending thanks to the officers
and all others who have helped to !
make the convention a success.
W. T. Derickson, Of Dover, spoke
on "The Delaware Bureau of Mark |
ets." He emphasized the necessity of
proper grading and Standardization
in packing and packages. He stated
that that was the business of the Del
aware Bureau of Markets and while
having accomplished considerable in
the past year, expected to do even
greater things in the coming year.
He told of securing the market price
Of commodities and. sending them
broadcast. This part of the work will
be enlarged next year by the use of
radio equipment, which is to be in
stalled. I