Smyrna times., 1927-03-30
EINARE 9RGHAfI!SIS .l tgE'ISt Htak 4 4.
ORCHARD SPRAI StRVICt P[Ah
u,vuENT AND BOARD OF
nIc1uTURE r COOPERATE

AGhlOo
timely Suggestions to Those
y ing Apple and Peach Orchards
% e. Control of Plant Diseases
,.,ordance with the orchard
'. ssrvice plan, which was inaug-
~ " vear ago by the Agricultural
sl .,s.ion Department Of the Univer-
e delaware in cooperation with
S+.tp y Board Of Agriculture, the
. 1 rrowers of the state will receive
y n.pious intervale throughout the
NJ season timely suggestions in
ii ii Il The spraying Of their apple
\ y zach trees for the control Of
= diseases and insect pests. These
1,d spray notes are prepared by
nTF Adams, Plant Pathologist of
|. University Of Delaware and the
- BOARD Of Agriculture, for the
.-.ft If the fruit growers through
No entire state, but as the major
4 the commercial orchard indus
heated in Kent and Sussex
.,fes this spray service is largely
.,insd TO these two lower counties.
-,ncpments have been made where
aese spray notes are printed and
;.Ibuted to the growers through
1. sHces Of the county agricultural
,,rts The first edition of these
~Isd spray notes, which the Path
'.gy prepared for the benefit of the
rtariists in Kent county and the
owmding territory, was mailed on
V,rb from the office of County
lrr Russell E. Wilson to the two
.,d and fifty apple and peach
rEE who have been receiving this
III service during the past year.
-rg the main points discussed in
sEntes which were sent out un-
aabove date the blowing under
aves and mummied fruits and
szmltivation practices were en-
d along with the advice to the
nEs to start the dormant spray
Z Eches for the control of leaf
d The second publication Of this
1s Of spray notes, which was sent
-mder date Of March 25, called the
antion Of the fruit growers not
y to the additional spraying prob
L hs, but also to the general cultural
hOdS with special reference to or
rd fertilization at this particular
zun Of the year.
4arE Apples Should Be Sprayed Now
4 h these spray suggestions of March
Dr. Adams recommends that the
saYed dormant for apples should be
apkted by the first week in April,
such varieties as the Early Ripe,
10 and Duchess are showing open
Of blossom buds resulting in their
1g IN a receptive stage for this
ocular spray. The later varieties
follow rapidly under normal
amer conditions. The green aphids
hatched and are found on the
Sng blossom buds, but not as
-sous as observed the past two
Where heavy infestation of
aphis, and red mite occur it is
laOle to use the miscible oil or
AulslOns at the recommended
Agih, and for the control of scab
numerical lime sulphur or COM
la sulphur compounds that are
amended BY the manufacturers
e added, as the oil sprays alone
VI no protection for apple scab.
H hght infestation of these pests
Y me growers are advised to ap-
e commercial lime sulphur test
y degrees Baume at the rate of
Nu0nS to 1870 gallons of water for
ay tank Of 200 gallons capacity.
any blooming varieties of peach
y showing pink buds, and with
SIperature ranging above IS de-
mere VIII be a rapid opening
as'elopment Of these buds within
.sM few days. In the event of a
-ued period Of cool, wet weather
- sage, blossom blight may be-
\, PREVALENT, and the peach trees
4% sprayed with dry-mix at the !
y ~ pounds to 200 gallons of |
Or busted with the 1920 sui !
and lime dust.
l'Slen Of Orchard Fertilization
problem Of fertilization Is of |
,,,I Inportance to practically every |
60. 10y and this subject should be !
,,.5 su carefully and completely !
\, ny with regard to growth con-
N NY sla requirements of hte indi- |
n S'Caards. According to Direc-
! |sa... Z acCue Of the Delaware Ex-
|s,I' station, there is a lack of |
tar5s nitrogen IN practically all
N the state to permit the
perform their fullest func-
su a,sl 'ne foliage on the trees last
s,ran ~ pale green in color, and if
on the apple and neach |
yesra Sp.u -. early in the fall, or if |
ae sn.g wig growth was short !
eder 4 ~ growth also short and |
VI trss. II III, probability these par
phen Il neeu nitrogen. In a sea-
stsI hs. mere IS great price diff
"etween the cost of nitrooan