leans of newly discovered spray 

 banks of nozzles have gener- 



d spraying. Fruit growers base 

 Waltham to determine spray 



NURSERYCULTURE experts help nurserymen produce better plants at less ex- 

 pense. Here rooted cuttings of Hick's Yew are being removed from the 

 propagating bed as results are recorded. Other projects include the propa- 

 gation of Mountain Laurel and American Holly, weed control, and hardiness 

 of commercially available evergreen azaleas and rhododendrons. 



outdoor screened shelter where 

 al conditions. Many crop pests, 

 ash borers, celery plant bugs, 

 flower pests are being studied. 



POULTRY DIAGNOSTIC WORK to prevent the spread of communicable diseases 

 and thus reduce future losses is a relatively recent service well patronized 

 by the poultrymen of the area. Last year, 9943 specimens were submitted 

 for examination. 



because of their economic im- 

 rs receive their daily weighing 

 hem. Water at 1 00 F, high 

 e life of cot flowers. 



FLOWER DISEASES are always under study in a perpetual program to develop 

 effective control measures. Here samples of flower plants are indexed by 

 culturing to give the percentage of infection by disease organisms. Carnation 

 and gardenia growers have benefited greatly by the findings in this field. 



