-7- 



Hovrever, 2,l4.,5-TP often hastens fruit ripening to a much greater degree than 

 riAA when applied to Mcintosh and/or varieties that mature ahead of it. Also, 

 2,U,5-TA failed to control Mcintosh drop in 1955 v/hen both NAA and 2,1;,5-TP 

 were reasonably effective. Because of tlie failure of 2,ii,5-TA to control 

 ilclntosh drop in 1955 there is still a need for a material which will control 

 drop for 3 to U weeks but which will not hasten ripening appreciablyo 



— - F, Vf, Southwick 



//////////////// 



SAFETY IN THE WOODS 



Felling Trees 



Felling and skidding trees is relatively dangerous, requiriiig some degree 

 of skill and knowledge of safe methods. The danger is increased because of 

 the remoteness of the operation, the lack of ready help in case of accident, 

 and the time required for medical attendance. Woodaiiien can, to oome extent, 

 govern the direction of fall.lhisas determined by the natural lean of the tree, 

 by the position of obstacles as other trees, rocks, stumps, and electric wires, 

 and by the proximity of farm buildings. 



After the direction of fall has been determined, a wedge-shaped notch or 

 undercut is made on that side of the trunk just above the sv/ell of the roots. 

 This will guide the tree in falling and will prevent splitting of the hole before 

 it is completely severed from the stump, 



Viforkmen should stand where it is comfortable and near enough to their work 

 so that they will not strike a glancing blovi. Standing back of or running from 

 falling trees is dangerous. The workmen should step several feet to one side 

 and vratch the direction of the fall, 



Most wood accidents are due to carelessness. The following suggestions 

 should be carefully observed: 



1, Never chop or saw without making siire you have a clear circle in which 

 to swing the axe or pull the saw. Remove all vines, branches, and 

 brush that are mthin range. One should look overhead for branches 

 that may catch or deflect the axe, 



2, Be sure other vrorkmen are not in range of your axe s\dng. After being 

 sure of swinging space keep your eye on the mark. Do not crowd your work. 



3, In chopping keep a solid grip lYith the hand uppermost on the handle, 



U, Avoid chopping into knots. Swing the axe a\vay from body and legs. A 

 glancing axe is dangerous, 



5, Never leave the axe lying on the ground, lihen not in use drive the 

 blade into a log or stump, 



6, If you fall, throw the axe from you as quickly and as far as you can. 



