11 research outputs found
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Farmers' bulletin (United States. Dept. of Agriculture); no. 492
Report discussing the insects and fungi which commonly affect apples and methods for controlling them so orchard growers may obtain "the maximum benefits for their time and money in spraying operations." -- p.
Spraying Peaches for the Control of Brown Rot, Scab, and Curculio
"In the following pages the brown rot, peach scab, and curculio are treated with reference to their occurrence on the peach, and results are given of experiments, and demonstration in their control." -- p. 7. Methods of treating these three diseases -- especially by spraying insecticides -- are discussed
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Farmers' bulletin (United States. Dept. of Agriculture); no. 283
Report promoting the spraying of apples with insecticides and fungicides in the Ozarks in order to prevent damage from bitter-rot, apple blotch, leaf-spot diseases, apple scab, and the codling moth. Each problem is described and a course of treatment by spraying is recommended
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Farmers' bulletin (United States. Dept. of Agriculture); no. 1080 (rev.)
Revised edition. Report discussing best practices for preparing apples for market in barrels. Contains sections on harvesting, grading and packing, hauling, and shipment in cars. The growth of the apple industry in recent years requires better packing and shipping practices. "Well-chosen equipment, up-to-date methods, and careful supervision of crews must supplant the haphazard methods which prevail to some extent in all producing sections." -- p.
Recommended from our members
Farmers' bulletin (United States. Dept. of Agriculture); no. 1080
Report discussing best practices for preparing apples for market in barrels. Contains sections on harvesting, grading and packing, hauling, and shipment in cars. The growth of the apple industry in recent years requires better packing and shipping practices. "Well-chosen equipment, up-to-date methods, and careful supervision of crews must supplant the haphazard methods which prevail to some extent in all producing sections." -- p.