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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
7
The article explains hydrometers measure strength of lime sulphur spraying solutions by floatation in a cylinder, noting stem scales in Baume or specific gravity. It warns on handling to avoid bulb breakage and mentions a Montana Experiment Station publication to guide spraying programs for orchard pests.
The circular outlines four tables with condensed spraying combinations and dates to combat major apple pests and diseases in Montana. It emphasizes economy by mixing two or more sprays and warns some mixes reduce effectiveness or harm leaves and fruit.只 orchardists are urged to obtain a copy from the Experiment Station at Bozeman.
Readers are invited to submit questions on any phase of agriculture. They will receive prompt attention from agriculture specialists. Send inquiries to Office of Farmers Institutes Bozeman Montana.
A Minnesota farmer reports he protects his flock by placing a life sized dummy of a man with a stick in the pasture. The figure is moved each night and removed each morning to deter dogs. He claims any sheep killing dog fears approaching the dummy thinking it is a real threat.
Apple scab is a major disease attacking fruit leaves and twigs. The text explains its life cycle in fallen leaves, varying susceptibility of varieties like McIntosh and Snow, and emphasizes regular spraying with Bordeaux mixture or lime-ammonia replacements, including timing for three to four applications and extra spray after heavy rain to reduce fruit infection to about 10 percent.
Agricultural analysis disputes the view that flax is exhausting soil. Flax uses little phosphoric acid and potash, but is a heavier nitrogen feeder. It dries the soil and slows root decay, yet rotation with crops like corn and wheat can yield benefits, with flax suited to Montana soils and un irrigation.
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