Fruit Variety Progress Hinges on New Crosses at Geneva
Geneva July 20 New York Agricultural Experiment Station horticul turists say progress in fruit growing depends on developing new varieties through crossing existing ones and rigorous testing. Old varieties are not perfect and must be improved in quality appearance and adaptability. Thousands of seedlings are discarded while only a few new fruits earn a name and distribution. New apples grapes raspberries and strawberries already show superior traits from parent varieties. Without ongoing variety improvement the fruit industry would stagnate.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Colorado Lettuce and Cabbage Shipments Update
News notes from multiple Colorado regions report a strong Mountain Iceberg lettuce outlook and ongoing carrot moves, with crates standardized. Cabbage yields face weather and hail damage, though late crops show promise. shipments across Denver and surrounding areas were cited for July 20.
Cabbage Harvest Under Par as Colorado Shipments Plot
In the Northern Colorado district from Denver North to Greeley and adjacent points the cabbage crop is late this season with yields below last year due to smaller acreage and June hail. Early and late varieties Coppenhagen and Hollander are grown. shipments will be in crates and bulk, out of Brighton and other points such as Denver, Ft. Lupton, Henderson, Hazleton, and Greeley.
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Colorado
Greeley
Aust
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Copénhagén
Hollandér
Ft. Luyitor
Henderson
Hazeltine
Polsy
BeBe Denver
Celery and Mixed Greens Crops Report From Denver Region
The celery crop near Denver shows excellent quality with ideal growing conditions. An estimated 200 straight celery cars will be loaded this year, down from 278 in 1922, as celery shipments remain tied to mixed car movements. Mixed greens crops also look favorable, with 800 to 1,000 cars moved yearly from the Denver territory, including beets carrots turnips cauliflower peas radishes green onions lettuce cabbage and celery.
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Monte Vista
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Wagon Wheel Gap
Denver
Colo
Denver Territory
Quickest Thinker Puzzling Exchange Catches Vaudeville Note
A garbled dialogue from a Jersey man and others hints at a misdial romance and a vaudeville act. Smith notes Jamés stands out for supporting his wife while Brown and Simith describe acrobats in a vaudeville circuit and a failed demonstration.
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Out for a Record in Humorous Newspaper Snippets
The item quotes humorous exchanges about bootleg liquor gifts and a bemused parent asking a baby’s progress. The dialogue mocks impatience and sarcasm, reflecting light community chatter and a playful tone.
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