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It is interesting to note that number of trees may not always be 

 a good index of total yield. The state that boasts the largest commercial 

 production is Washington, even though this state stands seventh in number 

 of trees. The six states with largest average production for the last six 

 years are, in order, as follows: Vfeshington, New York, Virginia, Pennsyl- 

 vania, California and Michigan. IVashington averages roughly 28 million 

 bushels per year; New York, 17; Michigan, 7; Massachusetts, 2. L. Southwick 



Compulsory Apple Magg ot Co ntrol in Nova Sc otia 



The latest report of the Apple Maggot Control Board (appointed by 

 the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association) v.'as presented in December, 1941, 

 at the Annual Meeting of the Society held at Kentville, Nova Scotia. This 

 shov/s vfhat is being done by an aroused group of growers in compelling ovmers 

 of reglected trees to either spray or destroy them in the interest of the 

 fruit growing industry. Inspectors made 5,275 visits in 1941. Owners of 

 non-commercial trees were urged to have their trees removed free of charge 

 by the Department of Agriculture. Yfhere ovv-ners fail to comply with the 

 Board's orders, an inspector in eacli zone Virill destroy the trees at the 

 owner's expense. "Before the danger period for spread of apple maggot comes 

 around next year all delinquents will have been dealt v/ith." The Board is 

 of the opinion that the firm attitude adopted during the past year has yielded 

 substantial results and it is recommended that the regulations be rigorously 

 enforced in 1942. L. Southwick 



Tree Pulli ng in Nova Scotia 



Tractor pulling of fruit trees, particularly apple trees, v/hich 

 are deemed undesirable by their owners because of variety, condition, age, 

 or location, has been carried out in Canada by the Government as a free 

 service since 1938. Over 80,000 trees have been pulled. Ina recent report, 

 it was stated that the cost of this service to the Government has been about 

 17 cents per tree. Further reduction of unprofitable trees is highly recom- 

 mended. Under favorable circumstances, tree planting, including r epl anting 

 of good sites, is advocated. Recommended varieties are Crimson Gravenstein, 

 Mcintosh, Cortland, Red Delicious, Red Spy, and Red Rome. L. Southv/ick 



Guns, Tanlcs and — Apples 



Ajaerioa promises us guns, planes, tanks, ammunition — and food. All 

 these are vital things and, among items of food, we would like to see apples 

 prominently mentioned to take the place of our disappearing stocks. The Apple 

 is the favorite cleansing and vitalizing element of food among all the classes, 

 and the health of the nation would benefit considerably by a consignment of 

 those attractive Apples to brighten the menu of busy people. V^e admit that 

 in many ways vegetables — and especially ravif vegetables and salads--can per- 

 form a similar function to the Apple, but in the so days of long hours and 

 irregularity such foods_ cannot always* be prepared in time. There is alv;ays 

 time to eat an Apple, and it is the-fcusiest people who need them. (Market 

 Grower, Salesman, and Fruit Trader, London, England.) 



