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The mean daily temperature during April was 1.9 degrees above nor- 

 mal. The precipitation was 5.36 inches. 2.01 inches above normal; the 

 precipitation since January 1 was 22.85 inches. 



Dr. Frank Southwick of the Pomology Department made the 

 following observations: 



''Although April averaged 1.9 degi'ees above normal, bud develop- 

 ment of fruit plants at the end of the month was about average. Ap- 

 parently the maximum daily temperatures were sufficiently low to 

 impede growth even though the average mean temperatures were above 

 normal. Mcintosh apples reached delayed dormant about April 10. 

 They remained dormant about tM'o weeks and were not in a full pink 

 stage at the end of the month. 



"About April 25, plums, cherries, and peaches commenced to 

 bloom, but are not expected to reach full bloom until early May. 

 Since the blossom period will probably occur about the usual time, the 

 chances of loss of fruit from spring frosts do not appear to be great. 

 Excessive rainfall in April has made scab control a difficult problem for 

 apple growers and has delayed the planting of annual crops." 



Publication of This Document Approved by George J. Cronin, State Purchasing Agent. 



