Fruit Notes 



Publication Information: 



Fruit Notes (ISSN 0427-6906) is published the each January, April, 

 July, and October by the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, University 

 of Massachusetts. 



The costs of subscriptions to Fruit Notes are $8.00 for United States 

 addresses and $10.00 for foreign addresses. Each one-year subscription 

 begins January 1 and ends December 3 1 . Some back issues are available 

 for $2.00 (United States addresses) and $2.50 (foreign addresses). Pay- 

 ments must be in United States currency and should be made to the 

 University of Massachusetts. 



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Fruit Notes 



Department of Plant & Soil Sciences 

 205 Bowditch Hall 

 University of Massachusetts 

 Amherst, MA 01003 



UMASS EXTENSION POLICY: 



All chemical uses suggested in this publication are contingent upon continued registration. 

 These chemicals should be used in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. 

 Growers are urged to be familiar with all current state regulations. Where trade names are used 

 for identification, no company endorsement or product discrimination is intended. The 

 University of Massachusetts makes no warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, 

 concerning the use of these products. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS FOR PERSONAL 

 INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 



Issued by UMass Extensi/m. Robert G Helf;esen. Director, in furtherance of the ads of May S and. June 30. 

 1914. UMass Extension offers equal opportunity in programs and employment. 



