anaheim-gazette 1907-03-21

REPORT ON WALNUT BLIGHT Ralph E. Smith, who is in charge of pathological investigations in Southern California, has made report upon work coming under his observation the past year, including a study of walnut blight. From his report, a copy of which has reached us, the following extracts are taken: The present report of this division covers a period which has been characterized by very greatly increased activity and volume of work, due to the appropriation by the last legislature of funds for a number of special undertakings and investigations in plant pathology, the financial promotion of several special investigations by private concerns, and in general to the increased public interest in the work of this, as of other departments of the experiment station. These factors have contributed very materially to the growth of the division since its establishment in 1903. Beginning at that time with the unaided services of the writer, and with practically no equipment or facilities for work, the past season has seen twelve or more assistants engaged in active field and laboratory work in the various investigations undertaken, a laboratory and office maintained at the university, a temporary laboratory in use in Southern California, provision made for a permanent laboratory in the same region, and much work of value completed or begun. Plant pathology, looked upon either as a science or from the standpoint of its economic value, has nowhere so great a field as in California. The extensive, specialized development of agriculture and horticulture, the great abundance of plant troubles and the very slight extent to which they have been studied, and the appreciative attitude of the public, afford the greatest stimulus to the professional investigator; while for the student press, and the handling of any increasing correspondence. The main lines of work have: 1. The pear blight investigation founded on an appropriation by last Legislature. 2. The walnut blight investigation also provided for by specialists from the state. 3. The lemon rot investigation supported by a contribution from lemon interests of Southern California. 4. The beet blight investigation carried on under a fund guaranty by the Spreckles Sugar company and contributed to by the other sugar manufacturers of the State. 5. Peach blight and "Slug Fungus" investigation, begun small way in 1905 and 1906 more extensive work planned immediate future. 6. Tomato disease investigation begun in 1905 and still continuing. 7. Asparagus rust investigation begun in 1903 and practicallypleted in 1905, but still lack some practical details. Selection propogation of rust-resistant varieties are still going on. 8. Rose disease investigation included and ready for publication. 9. Citrus disease investigation beginning. Walnut Blight Investigation The walnut blight is a very serious disease of the English walnut, occurs all over California, but not particular importance in the soil part of the State where the social crop is principally grown like pear blight it does not usually affect the life or vitality of the tree any serious extent, but exerts harmful effect on the amount quality of the crop, varying from year in prevalence. An oak may be badly affected this year; the same trees produce an abnormally harvest a year or two later. Production of fifty per cent or more valuable crop is often occasioned by the blight. The disease is said to be uncommon save on the Pacific Coast, and been previously studied on Professor Pierce of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while started at Santa Ana, Cal. The latter shown the blight to be of a bad Plant pathology, looked upon either as a science or from the standpoint of its economic value, has nowhere so great a field as in California. The extensive, specialized development of agriculture and horticulture, the great abundance of plant troubles and the very slight extent to which they have been studied, and the appreciative attitude of the public, afford the greatest stimulus to the professional investigator; while for the student of plant pathology the field and opportunities for study and research are unbounded and the conditions most favorable. The greatest need in the state at present, as regards plant diseases, is that of investigation. Not only are many of our most serious troubles peculiar to this region and their intimate nature wholly or largely unknown, but even in the case of plant diseases common to other sections, experience is continually showing the facts and methods of established value do not entirely apply here. The very artificial or unnatural conditions under which a large part of our cultivated vegetation is grown, produces unlimited and most diverse vagaries in the behavior of the plants themselves and in the conditions and agencies which affect them. Under such conditions it has seemed more and more evident to the writer that both the demand and the opportunity are greatest for a strong department of investigation in this branch of the experimental station work, rather than simply a bureau of information or pedantic teaching, and it is his purpose to develop this division along such lines. 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The pawner calls once or twice a week upon her clients, and when she departs her satchel bulges with sundry articles which she is complying with private sources could only have been undertaken with a considerable body of competent assistants, and it is the writer's great pleasure to testify to the efficiency and success with which those connected with the various enterprises have responded to the demands upon them. In May, 1905, Mr. A. M. West was appointed assistant plant pathologist, and begun work at Whittier on the walnut blight, where he has since been located. In July 1, 1905, Miss E. H. Smith received a similar appointment, and has since been in charge of the laboratory and office work at Berkeley during the writer's frequent absence. Numerous temporary assistants have been employed from time to time, of whom several have since received more permanent appointments. Mr. B. J. Jones began work on the pear blight in March, 1905, and has practically had charge of the field work during the past year, still continuing in this capacity. Mr. E. B. Babcock was employed in Southern California in the lemon rot investigation during the summer of 1905, on pear blight during the winter of 1906, and again in the south up to June, 1906, when he retired to a more desirable position. Mr. R. J. McKeown is still engaged in the pear blight work, after service of more than a year. Mr. C. O. Smith worked on lemon rot during the summer of 1905, and has since assisted in the teaching at the University. Mr. H. J. Ramsey was stationed at Salinas in beginning the beet blight work in 1905, and has since been employed on lemon rot, pear blight, beet blight in 1906, and general work in Southern California, being now stationed at Whittier. Messrs. T. F. Hunt and N. D. Ingram joined the pear blight force in September, 1905, remaining on that work through the campaign of the season. Mr. Ingham has since taken charge of the Unirevsity Forestry Substation at Santa Monica, while Mr. Hunt has carried on the beet blight work. There have also been employed on beet blight for shorter periods, Messrs. W. H. Volck, R. Sale, O. Butler, and A. B. Mitzmain. A London "Pawner." In London exists an institution called the pawner. She is usually a middle-aged widow and flourishes in those dismal localities where every other house is let out in furnished apartments. Many of the people living in these regions are poverty stricken women who have seen better days and dread to enter a pawnshop. The pawner calls once or twice a week upon her clients, and when she departs her satchel bulges with sundry articles which she is complying with private sources could only have been undertaken with a considerable body of competent assistants, and it is the writer's great pleasure to testify to the efficiency and success with which those connected with the various enterprises have responded to the demands upon them. In May, 1905, Mr. A. M. West was appointed assistant plant pathologist, and begun work at Whittier on the walnut blight, where he has since been located. In July 1, 1905, Miss E. H. Smith received a similar appointment, and has since been in charge of the laboratory and office work at Berkeley during the writer's frequent absence. Numerous temporary assistants have been employed from time to time, of whom several have since received more permanent appointments. Mr. B. J. Jones began work on the pear blight in March, 1905, and has practically had charge of the field work during the past year, still continuing in this capacity. Mr. E. B. Babcock was employed in Southern California in the lemon rot investigation during the summer of 1905, on pear blight during the winter of 1906, and again in the south up to June, 1906, when he retired to a more desirable position. Mr. R. J. McKeown is still engaged in the pear blight work, after service of more than a year. Mr. C. O. Smith worked on lemon rot during the summer of 1905, and has since assisted in the teaching at the University. Mr. H. J. Ramsey was stationed at Salinas in beginning the beet blight work in 1905, and has since been employed on lemon rot, pear blight, beet blight in 1906, and general work in Southern California, being now stationed at Whittier. Messrs. T. F. Hunt and N. D. Ingram joined the pear blight force in September, 1905, remaining on that work through the campaign of the season. Mr. Ingham has since taken charge of the Unirevsity Forestry Substation at Santa Monica, while Mr. Hunt has carried on the beet blight work. There have also been employed on beet blight for shorter periods, Messrs. W. H. Volck, R. Sale, O. Butler, and A. B. Mitzmain. The W via PORTLAND and Valley and over the beauti Tourists excursions ev routes without change to J.M.PICKERING,Agen In London exists an institution called the pawner. She is usually a middle-aged widow and flourishes in those dismal localities where every other house is let out in furnished apartments. Many of the people living in these regions are poverty stricken women who have seen better days and dread to enter a pawnshop. The pawner calls once or twice a week upon her clients, and when she departs her satchel bulges with sundry articles which she is commissioned to pledge. She is paid a commission on the sum raised, and hence it is to her interest to haggle with the pawnshop keeper. 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