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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1948
Page
4
Homestead field notes advise on pruning and planting timing for grapes strawberries and melons. Runners should root early, late arrivals encouraged. Black rot in grapes should be cut away and copper spray applied now. Bordeaux mixtures and neutral copper sprays recommended for tomato blight and potato blight. Experimental work at the college noted for spacing and cross characteristics.
Nancy Baxter outlines the value of a pleasant dinner hour and offers a pattern for a crocheted tablecloth with circles and filigree. She notes table setting rules, promotes a linen substitute, and invites readers to request Leaflet No. 2809 from the Needlework Department for details.
The report notes income figures for 1947 and the first half of 1948 with earnings per share and consolidated net income trends. It discusses water conditions, project results, and projected second-half performance, plus field notes on spacing sweet corn and pest management. It also warns of spider mite infestations on evergreens and suggests control methods including a nicotine soap spray and water washing.
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