438 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



p. 1038). The results of field-spraying experiments on a commercial scale to 

 determine the value and effect of Bordeaux mixture as a rust preventive are 

 given, together with suggestions for improving the type of the Indiana melon, 

 including a description of an ideal type of Netted Gem for that section. 



The spraying experiments were conducted in 1908, the experimental plat 

 being 5.31 acres in extent of which a little over 3i acres were sprayed. The 

 5 : 5 : 50 Bordeaux formula was used and 5 sprayings were given on June 18 

 and 25, July 9, 21, and 28. respectively. Altogether the season was not espe- 

 cially favorable for rust develoimient, nevertheless 366.99 crates of melons were 

 picked from the sprayed portion and 306.93 crates from the unsprayed portion, 

 thus showing an increase of approximately 17 crates per acre due to spraying. 

 The estimated net profit in favor of spraying was $11.49 per acre, with canta- 

 loup prices much lower than in 1907. 



The rust-resistant melon developed by the Colorado Station (E. S. R., 19, 

 p. 944) was tested in Indiana in 1907, and gave melons of fine quality and 

 markedly resistant to the rust fungus, although they were 2 weeks later in 

 ripening than the Indiana crop, and rather too large for successful marketing. 

 This strain is to be further developed under Indiana conditions with a view of 

 selecting for earliness. retaining at the same time the rust-resistant quality. 



Varietal study of sweet corn, H. L. Price and A. W. Drinkard, Jr. (Virginia 

 Sta. Ryt. I'JOS, piJ. 95-99). — Notes are given on the behavior of 57 varieties 

 of sweet corn tested at the station during the last 4 years, together with lists 

 of the best early, mid-season, late, and canning varieties. 



Growing onions from seed, J. Troop and C. G. Woodbury (Indiana Sta. Circ. 

 15, pp. 22, figs. 13). — This circular discusses the culture of onions from seed in 

 northern Indiana. Consideration is given to the soil and its preparation, fer- 

 tilizing, seeding and cultivating, harvesting, storing, and marketing, cost of 

 growing, yields and profits. A note is also given on the onion maggot and its 

 control. 



Varietal study of tomatoes, II. L. Price and A. W. Drinkard, Jr. (Virginia 

 Sta. Rpt. 1908, pp. 89-95). — Brief notes are given on the general behavior and 

 value of 91 varieties of tomatoes tested at the station during the seasons of 

 1906-7, together with lists of varieties recommended for early, main crop, can- 

 ning and preserving purposes, as well as the best dwarf and yellow varieties. 



Missouri apple growing, J. C. Written (Missouri Sta. Circ. Inform. 32, 

 pp. l.'h figs. 2). — This circular contains popular directions for growing apples, 

 including a discussion of soils and locations, varieties, preparation of land, 

 selecting trees, planting, pruning, cultivation, diseases, picking and packing. 



First report on the culture and analyses of French cider apples in Virginia, 

 H, L. Price and W. B. Ellett (Virginia Sta. Rpt. 1908, pp. 39-5.',, figs. 17).— 

 The chemical and horticultural departments of the station have carried on coop- 

 erative studies of the French varieties of cider apples for the past 8 years, and 

 are of the opinion that this group of apples has such distinct economic value 

 as to receive a place in American orcharding. Their characteristic prolificacy 

 as well as the high sugar and tannin content appear to hold when grown under 

 our soil and climatic conditions. The fruits of a large number of the French 

 varieties are described and illustrated, and tabular data are reported showing 

 the results of chemical analysis of the must and the whole apple of most of 

 these varieties. 



The olive and the oils of the Province of Catania, E. de Cillis (1st. Agr. 

 Siciliano "VaUIisaroja" Relaz. 1906-1908, pp. 1.57-216).— The results of an 

 extensive survey of the olive industry of the Province of Catania are given. 



The phases reported and discussed include the extent and area of production, 

 varieties grown, cultural details, harvesting, conservation and preservation of 



