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spray is the most exacting and important 

 of any now facing the entomologist and 

 plant pathologist. 



The problem is one involving insect 

 pests, plant diseases and the chemistry 

 of insecticides and fungicides. Also, the 

 physiological effects of spray materials 

 and other treatments of the trees enters 

 as a very important factor. The delicate 

 nature of this last phase of the problem 

 is usually underestimated, but the condi- 

 tions of the Pajaro Valley are such that 

 the investigator is frequently and force- 

 fully reminded of its importance. Owing 

 to this fact and the urgent need for 

 sprays which will do the work in this 



locality, it is quite probable that much 

 valuable research work will be done 

 here, and the whole, science of plant pest 

 control considerably advanced. Already 

 much has been accomplished by the 

 investigations conducted in the Pajaro 

 Valley, and several investigators have 

 contributed to these results. 



The most important results of the local 

 investigations are the determination of 

 the properties of lead-ortho-arsenate and 

 the invention of a process of manufacture 

 to produce this compound cheaply, and 

 with certainty. The iron sulphide spray 

 for the apple mildew is also an important 

 advance in the knowledge of fungicides, 



and the use of this spray in combination 

 with arsenate of lead has given good 

 results in the control of worms and mil- 

 dew. Again, iron sulphide, arsenate of 

 lead and nicotine may be combined, 

 giving an effective spray for aphis as 

 well as the other two pests mentioned. 

 These examples are cited to indicate the 

 lines along which the most profitable 

 investigations of the future may be safely 

 directed. 



The local field is a very extensive one, 

 and the needs of the apple industry are 

 most pressing. There is work for many 

 investigators, and all who desire to work 

 here are more than welcome. 



75 Years of Quality Production 



of 



Iron Age Farm and Garden Implements 



Stephen Bateman started the Iron Age business in 1836. He was a farmer himself and knew the farmer's needs 

 He knew that the progressive farmer always wants the best. He also knew that highest quality in farm and garden 

 implements is always the cheapest in the long run. So he built up the Iron Age business along strictly quality lines 

 The Iron Age line stands today at the head of the list. This line has always served the farmer well and made a 

 friend of him. Four of the Iron Age line of implements are briefly described below. This line is sold by over 200 

 agents in the Northwest. The complete catalog, full of illustrations, will be sent postpaid, free of charge, upon 

 the receipt of your name and address. Ask for Catalog No T 



No. 82 Pivot Wheel Riding Cultivator 



You must cultivate your soil frequently if you expect to 

 tet the most out of tt. You must have a strong machine and 

 one that is easily operated. It must be convenient of adjust- 

 ment so as to insure perfectly level cultivation under al) con- 

 ditions, it must be so adjustable so as to cultivate deep or 

 shallow as needed. It must do a variety of work. It must 

 »uit the potato farmer, the general farmer and the truck gar- 

 dener. It must be easily set for use in a wide variety of 

 crops so must have a wide range of adjustments. It must be 

 easily tuided so thata man or boy can run it cither on hills 

 or lc7cl ground. This Iron Age Front Wheel Riding Culti- 

 vator is all of this and more loo. The catalog will prove in- 

 teresting. It describes Ibis cultivator in detail. 



NO. 6 HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR 



Strong, light and compact. A high steel 

 frame that makes the tool run steady and clear of 

 1. Several adjustments to side hoes, both sidewise 

 t different angles. Can be reversed for hoeing ind 

 jed from side to side with points forward for cov- 

 ering. As a cultivator expands from 14 to 30 inches. 



Made for all sons of hoeing and all sorts of culrivatine — admits of 

 many adjustments to meet different conditions of different vicinities. 

 Hoc itandards solid steel. This implement deserves the most careful 

 consideration of all farmers. Described in detail in catalog. 



9 TOOLS IN 1 — NO. 6 COMBINED DOUBLE AND 

 SINGLE WHEEL HOE, HILL AND DRILL SEEDER 



wonderful machines ever devised — saves time. 

 Is simple, strong and convenient. Runs single 

 for hoeing, raking, cultivating, plowing, hill 

 and drill seeding, etc. Sows the greatest 

 range of variety of seeds. Distributes small 

 packets with same uniformity as large quan- 

 tities. Seeds in sight as they pass into fur- 

 rows. Tool changes instantly from drill to 

 iiill or reverse. Drops seeds 4 to 2 4 inches 

 apart. Adjustments simple and quickly made. 



POTATO PLANTER— The king of potato planters. 

 A 100% efficiency iinplement. No waste land, material 

 or labor. Feeds and drops seeds without injury and in the 

 proper p.'ace— every time. Plants and fertilizes 

 at the same time. Yet no fertilizer touches 

 seed. Iron Age Potato Planter takes many 

 attachments to meet extreme conditions and 

 do special work— such as corn, bean and pea 

 planting, side dressing and ridging. This ma- 

 chine is a money-saver. The catalog tells a lot 

 more than we have room for in this space. 



We can give names of some of the most successful farmers in the Northwest who use Iron Age tools 



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