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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
7
Orchard advice notes cold weather in March damaged peach and plum crops in Texas but many areas expect about fifty percent yields. Early bloom Elberta suffered most while late bloomers like Indian Cling and Mamie Rows show steadier crops. Bloom spread over ten to twenty days reducing losses. lime sulfur spray advised for thin skinned May and June peaches to combat brown spotting.
A historical testimonial promotes Thedford’s Black-Draught as a vegetable laxative that relieves headaches caused by constipation. It cites a Longview Texas resident Dravent who credits the remedy for relief after long headaches and offers child syrup in 25¢ and 50¢ bottles.
The bulletin recommends lime sulfur spray preparation using 8 pounds finely ground sulfur and 2 pounds hydrated lime mixed with 50 gallons of water, heating to dissolve, then straining into a spray tank. It advises fertilizing trees by inch diameter with 1-2 pounds of 4-8-4 or 6-12-6 fertilizer, and notes that bud development occurs late this month into June. It also states cowpeas turned under yield about 277 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre and stresses leaving ample space for cultivation. It highlights that the best peach orchards are laid by and that now is the time to plant peas in two-year-old orchards.
Extendon Service County Agent Milam County offers guidance on selecting a strong growth point for a tree and trimming methods to promote a balanced top. The article notes pinching tips for side shoots and choosing the best sprout to form the head. Mr and Mrs M C Sapp spent Monday in San Antonio visiting their daughter Imogene Sapp who attends Lady of the Lake College.
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