nitrogen commonly applied in ysars past. In orchards showing a scanty cover 

 crop, this may be a move in the ri£;ht direction. 



Spray iiaterials. A recent release from the National Apple Insti- 

 tute readsl "Provision has been made for a sufficient supply of lead arsenate. 

 There will be enough copper sulfate. Plenty of raw sulfur exists in this 

 country for lime sulfur solutions, mixed sulfur dusts, and sulfur compounds, 

 the only question being whether production in the manufacturing plants can 

 stay on these materials. Nicotine sulfate has been placed under price con- 

 trol at a higher price with the object of insuring sufficient production." 



Equipnent and Ilachinery. Production of new sprayers and other 

 machinery has oeen cut to approximately 83^^ of the 1940 supply. But produc- 

 tion of repair parts and replacements will be 140^^ of 1940. This includes 

 rubber hose. The need for early overhauling of the sprayer cannot be over- 

 stressed. A completely rejuvenated power sprayer may be exceedingly useful 

 if, and when, emergency fire fighting equipment is needed. (One grovier, 

 faced with a menacing fire, saved his farm buildings by having a sprayer 

 in readiness.) As the stock of repair parts on the dealer's shelves is 

 depleted, he has a better chance for replenislunent if he has actual orders 

 on hand. Shipments from distcuit points will move slovirly, and late orders 

 may not be filled on time. All worn parts should be replaced at once. 



Boxes. Quoting from a recent Washington telegram, "Re your tele- 

 gram February 3, manufacturer may accept orders from farmers for boxes with- 

 out jeopardizing his defense rating under preference rating orders." 

 Ammunition containers and other vrar items have first call on box manufactur- 

 ers. A few of them, hovrever, are apparently able to turn out some box shook. 

 Box nails are scarce and are becoming more so. You v;ill have a better chance 

 of getting nails for the coming season if you order from your usual supplier 

 at once. In case he has none, try somewhere else. Apple growers may find 

 it advantageous to nail boxes at the farm when other work is not pressing. 



1942 Apple Spray Chart 



Barring unexpected delays in printing, the 1942 Apple Spray Chart 

 should be available soon. This season for the first time, either the Dormant 

 or Delayed Dormant spray is recommended, the choice depending upon pests 

 present. If rosy aphis is a serious problem, a DN spray or a DN Oil Spray 

 at the dormant stage is reconiaended. But if red mite is the principal early 

 season pest, the usual Delayed Dormant application of Misoible Oil or Oil 

 Emulsion is in order. 



A Con trast in Nursery Advertis ing 



The following description of the Dresden strawberry was seen in a 

 recent nursery catalog: "V.'e were disappointed with the Dresden last summer. 

 It set a large crop of berries, but they v/ere of poor color and too soft for 

 a market berry. They did not come near the standard of Howard 17, Catskill, 

 or Pathfinder. We will not set any Dresden this year. However, some of the 

 other plant grovjers speak very highly of the Dresden. For any who v;ant to 

 try them out, we have some nice plants." 



