Michigan News Roundup From Across the State
A broad state bulletin lists local items from Orion to Houghton. Topics include bonds for a Traverse City hydro plant, drownings, deaths from poison and illness, factory closings, arrests, and civic projects.
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Traverse City
Old Orchards Revived Through Pruning and Care
The Ohio Experiment Station's department of horticulture reports old orchards can regain apple production after years of neglect with careful pruning heading spraying and disease and insect control. Fertilizing thin soils with five pounds each of nitrate of soda and acid phosphate per tree boosts profits. Replace worthless seedlings with new trees and prune growth gradually to avoid damage.
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Department of Horticulture
Ohio Experiment Station
Order Fruit Trees Early
Iowa State College horticultural expert C. V. Holsinger urges ordering nursery stock early to prevent high failure rates caused by late shipping. Stored fall plants delay growth as reserves are wasted, so roots and leaves must start together. planting while dormant is possible to ensure spring growth.
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Horticultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Eradicate Pear Blight With Pruning and Disinfecting
Pear blight causes blackened leaves and shriveled twigs and cannot be reached by spray. Cutting is the remedy. disinfect pruning tools by dipping in a antiseptic solution after each cut, then burn infected wood and leaves. Do not delay treatment year round.
Origin of Pomaceous Fruits and Pomology
The term pome derives from the botanical word and refers to pomaceous fruits. Pomology is the systematic classification of pomes such as apples pears quinces hawthorns and mountain ash.
Demand for berries prompts growers to test crops
Scarcity of strawberries and raspberries in recent years suggests good potential for interested growers to try. Attention at the right time and in the right way is essential to make the venture a success.
Supply Chicks Green Feed
Chicks thrive on daily green foods. Dandelions leaves and roots are good. A tea from dandelion roots can enrich mash, and chopped dandelion greens add nutrition.
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