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That the most coi-.uncai cause of failure to control apple scab is 

 p<ior coveraf^e in th<3 top of the tree? With the best of intentions, 

 growers of long experience are still inclined to "j^ive scab a break" by 

 using fewer gallons that are required, spraying entirely from the ground, 

 or using too coarse a spray. Choice of materials and timing become in- 

 significant factors vrhere some of tlie loaves are left entirely unprotected. 



That strav/berry "nubbins" arc frequently the result of a failure 

 of the root system? If each seed on a strawberry, and the r-:;gion surrounding 

 it, is to attain normal development there mu^t be an uninterrupted flow 

 of water into the plant. Anything V/hich interferes v;ith root functioning 

 will also interfere with photosynth-vsis, A "nubbin" is mute evidence that 

 a section <^f the berry farthest from tJie source of supply has been on 

 short rations. 



That the so-called "Garden Huckleberry" which is actually sold 

 by some dealers is nothing more thtui a large fruited variety of Black 

 Nightshade? To classify it as an edible aiid palatable fruit is probably 

 an undeserved compliment. J, R. Kepler of Ilevr Hampshire says thoy might 

 make a good pie if enough lemon were added, but as far as he is concerned 

 he'd rather have his lemon pie straight. 



That the frozen food industry is doing a thriving business v/ith 

 wild blackberries in Tennessee? Through the efforts of the Extension 

 Service in setting up collection routes, wild blackberries were harvested 

 in 25 counties last season, resulting in earnings of more than half a 

 million dollars for the pickers. 



That one dollar invested in lime and fertilizers for top 

 dressing hayland may return two or three dollars in mulch materials? In 

 mruiy cases, treatment of a meadow outside the orchard will pay bigger 

 dividends by providing a nearby source of mulch that if the fertilizers 

 ■were used in the orchard itself, Yjliat's good for a vjom out pasture is 

 also good for a worn out hayfield. In Pennsylvania, almost three dollars 

 worth of milk was 'Obtained for each dollar spent in improving an old 

 pasture. Throe dollars worth of apples are probably obtainable by a 

 similar procedure. 



That ainmonium sulfamate appears to bo onr; of the most effective 

 weed killers for combatting poison ivy? In tests conducted in the 

 University Orchard, this material comraonly knw;n as Amiriate, did a better 

 job than several other chemicals, including 'I, 4-D. V'.'here sprayed 

 around young peach trees, hov;ever, to kill the grass and weeds, it also 

 killed the peach trees. 



