December, 1907 



THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



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crates. For tender, quick-ripening fall varieties, 

 a box has given the best results, as the fruit 

 cools more quickly than it does in a barrel. The 

 barrel is satisfactory for the slow-ripening winter 

 varieties, while an open crate is desirable only 

 when the fruit is to be stored for a short time, as 

 it is likely to shrivel when stored in an open 

 package. 



The use of paper wrappers preserves the 

 brightness of the fruit, prevents bruising from 

 contact in the packing, and, with some varieties, 

 appears to assist in keeping the fruit in prime 



condition a little longer. Unprinted newspaper 

 makes a satisfactory wrapper. It is adapted to 

 the storage of high-priced fancy fruit. 



|_ J DO NOT STORE TOO l,ONG | 



Tlie most satisfactory result is secured when 

 the fruit is withdrawn from cold storage and used 

 while in prime condition. If held beyond this 

 time, it deteriorates rapidly after removal from 

 the low temperature, and, if withdrawn while 

 the fruit is prime, it appears to keep as long as 

 apples in the same condition of ripeness that 

 have not been in cold storage. 



Petroleum Emulsion for the San Jose Scale 



BULLETIN No. 49, by C. D. Jarvis, of the letin referred to, describes a method of prepar- 

 Storrs Experiment Station, treats of a new ing a "soluble oil," which after one yeas'r ob- 

 remedy for the San Jose scale. The lime- servation, shows signs of becoming a very eflfi- 

 sulphur wash, which for a number of cient and convenient remedy. Messrs. J. H. 

 years has been' considered the standard .remedy. Hale, of South Glastonbury, and Barnes Broth- 

 has many undesirable qualities. It is corrosive ers, of Yalesville, who tested it in an experi- 

 to man, to horses, and to spraying apparatus; mental way last year, report favorable results, 

 its preparation requires care, time and an elab- The formula, which consists of two parts, fol- 

 orate outfit; it must be applied while warm, and lows: 

 if applied in the fall frequently causes injury to 1. — THE EmulsiFiER 



the trees. Carbolic acid (crude liquid 100%) 2 quarts 



.The various proprietary remedies or so- Fish oil (pure Menhaden or whale oil) 2^ quarts 



called "soluble oils" on the market have been Caustic potash (granulated) 1 pound 



thoroughly tested and favorably reported ^^^^ ^^ 3qqo p remove from the fire and im- 



upon by several experimenf stations and mediatelv add 



prominent fruit growers. The cost of these ■^ qi/ f 



preparations, however, makes their use almost I^erosene -i/i quarts 



prohibitive for commercial orchardists. These Water 0/2 quarts 



soluble oils are concentrated petroleum emul- Very serious difficulty has been experienced 



sions, made by a process known only to the in getting materials of the proper grade This 



manufacturers, and are the outcome of the strong is especially true with regard to the local dealers 



demand for an efficient scale remedy that may who are not familiar with the requirements and 



be more conveniently prepared and less offensive who are likely to substitute "something just as 



to handle. good." 



The Storrs Experiment Station, in the bul- The emulsifier may be made up in any quan- 



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