A Note from the Editors 



Fruit Notes has been published for 63 years by pomologists at the University 

 of Massachusetts (actually at the Massachusetts Agricultural College in the 

 beginning). During these years, it has evolved considerably but always has focused 

 on issues of importance to fruit growers. Today's subscribers live primarily in New 

 England, but many are from other tree-fruit-producing states and several other 

 countries. 



With this issue, the first of its sixty-fourth year, Fruit Notes is embarking on 

 new and exciting changes. First, the cover is redesigned, but most importantly it is 

 becoming Fruit Notes of New England. We hope to have regular contributions 

 from individuals in the other New England states. 



Within the articles, the first evidence of this change is the discussion written 

 by Jan Nyrop on the use of mite predators. This paper, although not written by a 

 New England author, was presented at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the Maine 

 State Pomological Society. In fact, Fruit Notes subscription will be a benefit of 

 membership in the Maine State Pomological Society, and Fruit Notes will publish 

 papers presented at meetings of the Society. 



The editors are excited about these changes and hope that they result in a 

 significant improvement in the quality of this pubUcation. If you have any 

 questions or comments, please contact us at the address provided inside the cover. 



Fruit Notes, Volume 64 (Number 1), Winter, 1999 



