ell the story of 

 lELD STATION 



Flower Garden Created 



At this time an exteiisi\e garden 

 ol perennial iloAvers and a collection 

 oi rock plants \\'ere laid out. Here 

 plants are tested under average gar- 

 den conditions, and their value in a 

 home garden is determined. 



The garden, Avhich holds 1500 

 plants and 130 different spring 

 flowering bulbs, has created wide 

 public interest and attracts thou- 

 sands each year. 



Apple Orchard Added 



When it became evident that an 

 experimental apple orchard was 

 necessary, 200 trees were planted. 

 Later, the Massachusetts Nursery- 

 men's Association was instrumental 

 in obtaining space, more green- 

 house equipment, and the appoint- 

 ment of a specialist in nursery- 

 culture. 



New Look 



Finally, when the Station was lit- 

 erally bursting at the seams, the 

 Legislature again granted 8275,000 

 in 1950 tor a modern spacious i)uild- 

 ing. 



\\^ith the extra space, the Field 

 Station was able to extend its serv- 

 ice to include poultry diagnostic 

 work to study diseases affecting 

 poultry in the area. 



Aerosol "bombs" are modern equipment for 

 combatting insect pests in the greenhouse. 

 The operator must wear a gas mask and 

 special clothing to protect him from the 

 poisonous vapors. 



Photo by Zitso Studio 



"a story of constant growth" 



Photo by Robert Young 



The most recent addition has 

 been the branch ot the University 

 Shade Tree Laboratory. In its field 

 testing jjrogram, many new insec- 

 ticides and other chemical killers 

 lor the control oi: such tree ail- 

 ments as leal miner, cankerworm, 

 spider mites, and fire blight are 

 tested. 



Future Growth 



From a pioneer staff of two to an 

 actively expanding staff of 19, the 

 Field Station has contributed its 

 share of new discoveries. Its key- 

 note is service, and its future growth 

 depends entirely upon its capacity 

 to meet the continually increasing 

 needs and demands of the pidjlic. 



