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To get an accurate picture of the firmness of a given lot of fruit, use at 

 least 20-30 apples. Slice off a small area of skin on the unblushed side and force 

 the plunger l/it inch into the flesh. The firmness of the flesh can then be read 

 directly in pounds on the pressure tester. 



In order to be sure that scald or bitter pit is not developing on such 

 varieties as Cortland, R, I. Greening, Rome Beauty, Baldwin, and Spy, it is 

 necessarj'- to leave samples of fruit at room temperature at least S days. Apples 

 may show no scald in storage but v;ithin 5 days at room temperature have 100^ scald. 



Mcintosh held at 30-32° F. may show sonB brovming around the core late in the 

 season. This condition, like scald and bitter pit, becomes worse with time and 

 apparently develops most readily in apples held at low temperatures. It is wise to 

 slice a sample of Mcintosh and possibly some other varieties for possible presence 

 of brown core or other internal disorders, if apples are held into January and later. 



Note. There is now an excellent h-umidifier on the market which can be 

 connected directly to the water line. This humidifier consists of a nozzle and 

 strainer. \iJhen the faucet is opened, assuming you have water pressure of 2^-30 

 pounds, a very fine mist is sprayed into the room. Anyone wishing to know where 

 such equipment may be purchased may have the address by dropping us a letter or 

 card asking for it. 



— F, Vif, Southwick 



DIRECTIONS TO "GOOD PEST CONTROL" 



Make all turns to the Right; There is a Right road, but no straight road to 

 "Good Pest Control." 



If you don't make the Right turns you go Left -vvith the "bugs" and v;ill get 

 Left by the buyers. 



Here are your Right turn sign posts . 



1. Right Pruning and Culling 



Prune to allow good penetration into trees and complete coverage 

 of tops and tips; cull out those "orphans" you can only half 

 reach. Prun e to your equipment ! 



2. Right Eq-'iipment 



Maintain present machines at maximum efficiency; adapt for one-man 

 operation; buy nevr equipment adequate for your acreage, trees and 

 terrain . 



3. Right T'j.ming 



Know when to hit 'em but be sure they don't get there first; 

 emergency or special applications usually are made necessary by 

 Left turns; prevention is cheaper than cure — and you will keep 

 more dark hair on your head. 



