Baldwin and Spy Crop in 1942 . The 1941 crop of Baldwins and Spies 

 in New York State is reported as being smaller than 1940 Vi'hile that of R. I. 

 Greening, Mcintosh, V.'eaith^^ Delicious, Cortland and Ben Davis is in each 

 case larger. This is very similar to the situation in Mass. and suggests 

 the likelihood of a heavier crop of Baldwins and Spies in 1942. Maybe that 

 neglected Baldwin or Spy orchard deserves a little extra attention during the 

 next few months. 



Notes from New Hampshire. A recent letter from C. 0. Rawlings of 

 Nev; Hampshire brings these interesting comments. "Most of our growers vrere 

 surprised at the size of Mcintosh considering how dry the season has been. 

 We had practically no internal cork where Borax had been applied, but in or- 

 chards where none ' vra.s used, considerable shov;ed up. In certain blocks cod- 

 ling moth did considerable damage. We will be obliged to tighten up on our 

 control methods for this pest in those blocks next year." 



Fertilizing Peaches. A timely word on fertilizing of peach trees is 

 offered to Connecticut grov/ers by H. A. Rollins. Referring to trees v/eakened 

 by winter injury or dry v.-eather he says, "Trees of this t2'pe should respond 

 to a little extra care next spring such as a second application of fertilizer. 

 Growers are urged not to attempt any practice this fall that will encourage 

 late growth and so make them subject to winter injury, "[here hen manure is 

 being used as a fertilizer, wait until the ground is v/ell frozen before apply- 

 ing it or, better still, wait until late winter or early spring." 



Bouquets and Bees. The yield of apples in a 20-acre Pennsylvania 

 orchard has been increased 16,100 bushels over a period of three years as a 

 result of using bouquets and bees, according to J. U. Ruef, Fruit Specialist 

 at the State College. Previously, the annual yield of Delicious in this or- 

 chard had not exceeded 1800 bushels. During the 3-year period the yields 

 were 8500, 13,000, and 6000 bushels respectively. The estimated increase 

 makes allowance for a 1000-bushel per year natural increase, which would re- 

 sult from the larger size of the trees. Priced at 75;^ por bushel for orchard 

 run fruit, the increased yield meant a gain of $12,075 from the 20 acres over 

 the 3-year period. 



Rodent Control Supplies. A detailed report concerning Rodent Con- 

 trol Supplies has been received from the District Agent, U. S. Fish and Wildlife 

 Service, 1140 Park Square Building, Boston. Quoting from this report, "In 

 order to conserve finances, simplify procedure, increase efficiency and co- 

 operate more completely with the county agent, the Rodent Control Fund will 

 operate in the future on a cash basis, v/ith the exception of canned red squill 

 rat bait when bought in lar^;e amounts, in which case 30 days credit vrill be 

 allowed. Future rodent control supply orders v.d.11 be sent only to county 

 agents direct, or to the cooperator on instructions from the county agent." 

 Any grov/er interested in getting the Field Mouse Rodenticide or other rodent 

 control material should consult his county agent. 



Mammoth Maple Loaf. Imagine a single leaf of a sugar maple tree 

 measuring 15 inches in wi'dtlT and 20 inches from tip to point of attachment 

 on the branch. This leaf is on display in the office of R. H. Holdsworth of 

 the Forestry Department. It was found on an exceedingly vigorous sprout grow- 

 ing on Mount Toby. 



