anaheim-gazette 1913-02-27

YELLOWING VER-DURE IN CITRUS TREES DISEASE PREVALENT IN ORCHARD DISCUSSED BY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE MR. THOMAS EXAMINES ORANGE COUNTY STOCK ALONG WITH OTHER GROVES "1. A certain very obscure disease of slow or retarded development of citrus trees exists in California. The most characteristic symptom of this disease is the yellowing of the leaves between the veins, with the green color only along the mid-rib and the lateral veins. "2. A particular kind of nematode which has not before been described as occurring on citrus trees has been found associated with this disease. Great numbers of these nematodes pierce the small rootlets, especially of badly diseased trees. "3. Although the report of the existence of nematodes on citrus trees is only preliminary, yet it shows that they may be an important factor in the growth and development of these trees and justifies a thorough and comprehensive study to determine the existing relation. "J. R. Hodges, Horticultural Inspector, of Covina, Cal., has found nematodes have been reported in connectors of trees with badly mottled leaves. He examined some of the present long enough for the trees to show the effect of their attack. In a great many cases badly diseased groves with abundant nematodes were seen adjacent to healthy groves in which no nematodes could be detected. Observations show that in the few instances where nematodes are found in apparently healthy groves, the worms are not at all prevalent as compared with the diseased groves." MUSHROOM FARM IN WINERY Successful Stunt in Santa Ana Valley by French Horticulturalist Turning an old winery into a mushroom farm is the "stunt" which has been successfully accomplished at Mountain View by A. Bussiere, a graduate of a French horticultural college, and a noted expert on tubercous plants. The great wine cellars of the old Rogers winery have been converted into mushroom cellars and mushrooms which are found on many of the fashionable tables about the bay are grown in the semi-darkness of the excavations where some of the best known brands of California wine were once kept in storage. Bussiere has two partners in the venture and the trio cultivate their own mushroom spawn from seed brought to this country from France. Spawn for mushroom farms will later be shipped to all parts of the world from Mountain View, according to plans announced last week. Bussiere gathers the mushrooms twice daily for market shipments. CIRCASSIAN WALNUT WOOD GETTING SCARCE "3. Although the report of the existence of nematodes on citrus trees is only preliminary, yet it shows that they may be an important factor in the growth and development of these trees and justifies a thorough and comprehensive study to determine the existing relation. "J. R. Hodges, Horticultural Inspector, of Covinà, Cal., has found nematodes have been reported in connectroots of trees with badly mottled leaves. He examined some of the diseased trees in his district and came to the conclusion that the nematodes injured the roots and were the cause of the disease. Twice previously nematodes have been reported in ocnnection with citrus trees. "The common injurious nematode penetrates the roots of various kinds of plants, causing galls or swellings to form where it enters, and reduces the vitality of the plant attacked. In 1889 these knots were reported on citrus roots by J. C. Neal, who states that the orange seedlings are affected and 'when the tender shoots first appear many wither and die at once, others grow vigorously till the end of the first season when they are usually budded with known and valuable varieties of fruit. The next spring these buds put out tardily and make a weak growth, the leaves become spotted or yellow, then drop, the bud dies, feeble, straggling shoots sprout around the stem which maintain a sickly vitality till the first drought, when the tree dies, and on examination discloses the cause in the knotty, decaying roots, without rootlets or fibrillae." "Nematodes have also been reported on citrus trees. They were found on lemon trees which were very badly injured by an excessive amount of water. These trees were planted very close together and the ground was never touched by the sunshine. This made it impossible for the soil to dry out or become aerated. The nematodes were Anguilulae similar to Heterodera radicicola but something like ten times larger. Small knots were found on the roots and in these the young nematodes developed. "Observing that the mottled trees were found on heavy soil as well as on sandy soil, and that experiments with irrigation and fertilizers did not in all cases have beneficial effects upon the trees, the writer has carried on an investigation in different districts affected with the disease to see if the nematodes are always found in connection with it. An examination has been made in the following counties: San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Tulare, Fresno CIRCASSIAN WALNUT WOOD GETTING SCARCE Department of Agriculture Issues Circular on Substitution of Other Wood The United States, says the Department of Agriculture, is probably the largest consumer of Circassian walnut, one of the world's best known and most expensive cabinet woods. The high cost of Circassian walnut is due to the scarcity of the beautifully figured variety demanded for furniture and interior finish, for the tree itself is more widely distributed than almost any other of commercial importance. The demand for the best wood, however, has always outrun the supply. Even in the 18th century, when wars in Europe were frequent, so much Circassian walnut was used for gunstocks that the supply was seriously depleted. Early in the 19th century the wood of 12,000 trees was used for this purpose alone. Single trees, containing choice burls or fine bird'seye figures have sold for more than $3,000. The tree is native to the eastern slopes of the Caucasus and ranges eastward to the foothills of the Himalaya mountains, from which it extends southward to northern India and the mountains of upper Burma. It has been widely planted in Europe and the United States, in this country under the name of English walnut. The wood grown here, however, has not the qualities demanded by the cabinet and furniture maker. Much of the Circassian walnut now used comes from the Black Sea and from other parts of Asia. According to a circular just issued by the Forest Service the demand for Circassian walnut has resulted in the substitution of other woods. Our own red gum is often sold as Circassian walnut, and butternut is also similar in general appearance to the less highly figured grades. Many good African, Asian, and South American woods resemble Circassian walnut, though none possesses the magnificent figure, delicate tones, and velvety texture of the latter. The circular discusses the supply and uses of Circassian walnut, and those who wish to know how possible substitutes may be compiling necessary information on this mineral failure in proper advenience with its price to lack of sufficient aid to State Department services this great industry. Inasmuch as there is San Francisco, in 1914 Pacific exposition, it is essential that this bureau station to serve the best State by the dissemination information on the most industries of the S possibilities in the management of the State area; it is only just that it should be substantially State. The time has come for ing industry and its should look to the State support and it is hoped cerned will actively manding an adequate for the State Mining H FUNDS REACH H State Has Larger Amount Than Ever Sacramento, Feb. bankers have fallen into outlook for the sale of $15,600,000 of the orig $18,000,000 of highway mistic," said State Tree today. Roberts found little posing of the last $ bonds advertised for sale. "The State bankers fine spirit in taking over cent bonds," says Robert sale of highway security held early in March. $800,000 worth will be ready the associated bimento have agreed to them. Recently Lossers took $400,000 and a cisco bank purchased 4 per cent interest." Roberts thinks there is to increase the interest highway or the harbor per cent as proposed. That the State will never trouble it experiencing disposing of its securities. Some State officials deriding the advisabilitythe denomination of th selling them as low as This would enable th State to invest their improvements at the sa "Observing that the mottled trees were found on heavy soil as well as on sandy soil, and that experiments with irrigation and fertilizers did not in all cases have beneficial effects upon the trees, the writer has carried on an investigation in different districts affected with the disease to see if the nematodes are always found in connection with it. An examination has been made in the following counties: San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Tulare, Fresno and Butte. These represent the most southern citrus district of California, the large citrus belt around Los Angeles, the early orange section in Tulare county, and one of the northern districts. "Groves affected with the disease were found on varying types of soil. A few of the fibrous roots of citrus trees were taken and examined under the microscope for nematodes. These samples were taken not only from badly diseased trees, but also from trees slightly affected and from good trees as well. "Nematodes are not confined to one locality, but exist around mottled trees in all of the districts, and that out of the 300 samples examined but two exceptions occur. In all the samples where the nematodes were not found, a much closer observation was made than where they were found. "In a few cases nematodes were observed around good trees, but with one or two exceptions they were in small numbers in comparison with those around the diseased trees in the same grove. If they are discovered around a few of the trees in a grove it is to be expected that they may occur on the surrounding trees, as they could easily be spread with the irrigating water, rains, the cultivator, etc., while they may not yet have become numerous enough, or have been substituted of other woods. Our own red gum is often sold as Circassian walnut, and butternut is also similar in general appearance to the less highly figured grades. Many African, Asian, and South American woods resemble Circassian walnut, though none possesses the magnificent figure, delicate tones, and velvety texture of the latter. The circular discussions the supply and uses of Circassian walnut, and those who wish to know how possible substitutes may be distinguished can learn from this circular the distinctive marks which the government's experts have discovered. HIGHEST AND LOWEST POINTS Mount Everest and Dead Sea Enjoy These Distinctions The maximum difference in elevation of land in the United States is 14,777 feet. Mount Whitney, the highest point, is 14,501 feet above sea level, and a point in Death Valley is 276 feet below sea level. These two points, which are both in California, are less than 90 miles apart. This difference is small, however, as compared with the figures for Asia. Mount Everest rises 29,002 feet above sea level whereas the shores of the Dead Sea are 1,290 feet below sea level, a total difference in land heights of 30,292 feet. Mount Everest has never been climbed. The greatest ocean depth yet found is 32,088 feet, as a point about 40 miles north of the island of Mindanao, in the Philippine Islands. The ocean bottom at this point is therefore more than 11½ miles below the summit of Mount Everest. The difference in the land heights in Europe is about 15,868 feet. Liquid soap at Dickel's. What Scot ever called musical instrument? (Weekly). In the old bands of predatory Emperor over the border. They and sturdy as the Scots er in number. Cluny Mthe Laird of Glengarra perate need of a sure d ed the pipes in secret a skirl out of them till he vading Sassenach on tha Then Cluny blew a me so eldritch, so grinding to the soul, that every ped and slashed his wa English hordes, intent thing—to escape the fleeing of the pipes. And every grateful Scot to itshes the bagpipe,the Scottish independence en his sword into a plough he will always uphold beat the band. MINING BUREAU ASKS APPROPRIATION Mineral Output of State During Past Year Over 90 Million Dollars A large percentage of the people of this State do not appreciate the magnitude of its mineral industry. The mineral production for the year 1912 was over 90 million dollars, in which figure no credit is taken for the higher value of manufactured products. Practically every county in the State is a contributor to its mineral wealth and it is natural to believe that the whole State will stand behind a movement to gain proper recognition and substantial financial support for the State Mining Bureau. In order that the bureau may go ahead and perform the functions for which it was created, it is absolutely necessary that a generous appropriation during the March session of the legislature be secured and it is the duty of every person interested in the welfare of the mineral industry to demand recognition at the hands of his representatives. In the past the State Mining Bureau has shown that it was capable of accomplishing necessary work, but in recent years the mineral industry has failed in proper advancement, commensurate with its possibilities, due to lack of sufficient appropriation to the State Department which represents this great industry. Inasmuch as there is to be held in San Francisco, in 1915, the Panama-Pacific exposition, it is absolutely necessary that this bureau be in a position to serve the best interests of the State by the dissemination of reliable information on the mineral deposits. TIMBER LANDS IN CALIFORNIA Great Tracts Under Control of Private Corporations Ten large corporations own 42 per cent of all the privately-owned timber land in California, the acreage amounting to 2,448,094, according to the biennial report of State Forester Homans, issued from the State printing office late yesterday afternoon. The Central Pacific Railroad holds 921,311 acres, the largest holding of all. This constitutes lands granted by the government as an inducement for the construction of the road. T. B. Walker and associates hold 673,665 acres and lumber companies hold acreage as follows: McCloud River, 232,063; Diamond Match, 156,499; Hammond, 94,960; Union, 80,350; L. E. White, 79,540; Weed, 71,458; C. A. Smith, 69,768, and Sierra Nevada, 65,680. Regarding the taxation method as referred to forests, Homans says: "The general property tax, in its application to forest investments, should be condemned because it forestalls any effort looking toward the introduction of forestry on private holdings, but not because the owners of such holdings have been bearing more than their just share of the burdens imposed upon them through taxation." FLIGHTS OF FANCY Judge Howard has issued an ultimatum to petty larcenists that hereafter anyone caught in the act of carrying off property not his own, will be granted an enforced rest of six months in jail. Now will you be good? The judge will get you if you don't watch out. It is rumored that General "Portfolio" Diaz is to return to Mexico. complishing necessary work, but in recent years the mineral industry has failed in proper advancement, commensurate with its possibilities, due to lack of sufficient appropriation to the State Department which represents this great industry. Inasmuch as there is to be held in San Francisco, in 1915, the Panama-Pacific exposition, it is absolutely necessary that this bureau be in a position to serve the best interests of the State by the dissemination of reliable information on the mineral deposits and industries of the State. The latent possibilities in the mineral development of the State are unbounded and it is only just that this industry should be substantially aided by the State. The time has come when the mining industry and its allied interests should look to the State for deserved support and it is hoped that those concerned will actively engage in demanding an adequate appropriation for the State Mining Bureau. FUNDS REACH HIGH LEVEL State Has Larger Amount in Treasury Than Ever Before Sacramento, Feb. 18.—"California bankers have fallen in line and the outlook for the sale of the remaining $15,600,000 of the original issue of $18,000,000 of highway bonds is optimistic," said State Treasurer Roberts today. Roberts found little trouble in disposing of the last $400,000 of the bonds advertised for sale. "The State bankers have shown a fine spirit in taking over these 4 per cent bonds," says Roberts. "The next sale of highway securities is to be held early in March. At that time $800,000 worth will be offered. Already the associated banks of Sacramento have agreed to take $140,000 of them. Recently Los Angeles bankers took $400,000 and the San Francisco bank purchased $800,000 worth of harbor improvement bonds bearing 4 per cent interest." Roberts thinks there will be no need to increase the interest on either the highway or the harbor bonds to 4½ per cent as proposed. He is confident that the State will never again have the trouble it experienced last fall in disposing of its securities. Some State officials have been pondering the advisability of changing the denomination of the bonds and selling them as low as $200,000 lots. This would enable the citizens of the State to invest their money in State improvements at the same rate of income." FLIGHTS OF FANCY Judge Howard has issued an ultimatum to petty larcenists that hereafter anyone caught in the act of carrying off property not his own, will be granted an enforced rest of six months in jail. Now will you be good? The judge will get you if you don't watch out. It is rumored that General "Portfolio" Diaz is to return to Mexico. From the way things are shaping themselves in the southern republic, we would advise him to keep to the peaceful countries of the earth, if he wants to keep his head above water and breathe sweet freedom's air any longer. It looks as though Uncle Sam is going to be compelled to send some real soldiers to Mexico to arbitrate the differences existing there between a few vaudeville generals with brigand followers. It would mean a long-drawn-out contest and should not be undertaken without adequate cause. A nice problem for the incoming administration to handle. Mrs. Jester, a good woman, has gone to the great beyond. She had a hard row to hoe, and her death, though tragic, relieves her from many trials and tribulations. May she rest in peace. Anaheim high school is coming into its own. Her representatives have won four debates this year, her basketball team ran a good race for the county championship and now "Buck" Beebe has covered himself with glory and drawn the scool into prominence by winning the mile and half-mile runs in the A. A. U. track meet in Los Angeles Saturday. Vive le Anaheim. The Mexico situation becomes more and more complex. The killing of ex-President Madero and ex-Vice-President was a national calamity and will probably lead to international complications. Taft puts off decisive action and the new president will have a free hand in his treatment of the situation. Few autos were seen about town during the downpour the first of the week. Owners are afraid the paint will become muddy, ain't it? Everybody's happy. The rains have come in abundance and a prosperous year agriculturally may be looked for. Money will loosen up and business will again come up to the high water taxation." to increase the interest on either the highway or the harbor bonds to 4½ per cent as proposed. He is confident that the State will never again have the trouble it experienced last fall in disposing of its securities. Some State officials have been pondering the advisability of changing the denomination of the bonds and selling them as low as $200,000 lots. This would enable the citizens of the State to invest their money in State improvements at the same rate of interest paid by banks. The semi-annual payment of corporation taxes in addition to the regular revenues has brought the funds in the State Treasury to $16,500,000, a high-water mark in the State's history. Of this amount more than $9,000,000 is deposited in banks bringing in approximately $16,000 a month in interest. What Scot ever called the pipes a musical instrument? (asks Harper's Weekly). In the old wicked days bands of predatory English marched over the border. They were as bold and sturdy as the Scots and far greater in number. Cluny MacWhuppert, the Laird of Glengarramople, in desperate need of a sure defense, invented the pipes in secret and never let a skirl out of them till he faced the invading Sassenach on the bloody field. Then Cluny blew a melody so fierce, so eldritch, so grinding and blistering to the soul, that every clansman ripped and slashed his way through the English hordes, intent on only one thing—to escape the fiendish screeching of the pipes. And that is why every grateful Scot to this day cherishes the bagpipe, the preserver of Scottish independence. He has beaten his sword into a ploughshare, but he will always uphold the pipes to beat the band. Few autos were seen about town during the downpour the first of the week. Owners are afraid the paint will become muddy, ain't it? Everybody's happy. The rains have come in abundance and a prosperous year agriculturally may be looked for. Money will loosen up and business will again come up to the high water mark during the coming months. Truly the Lord is good. Merchants, take notice! Good crops are now assured and the highest prosperity is in sight. Trade will now increase and the money of the rural districts will be spent somewhere in the county or in Los Angeles. Now is a good season to advertise—the Gazette as an advertising medium has them all beat. Telephone and our solicitor will call. Fortunes have been made by investing in printers' ink. Try it. Orangethorpe Nurseries Half Mile west of Spadra Road on Orangethorpe Ave. B. F. PORTER, Proprietor WALNUT TREES FOR SALE Eurekas, Weres & Neff Prolifics grafted on Black Walnut root CALL AT NURSERY FOR PRICES Sunset 225 J Phones: Home 264 80 an ACRE Land Cleared and Ditched including FREE PRO RATA OWNERSHIP Water Rights Canal & Irrigation System WHY PAY MORE And Get Less. You can't buy land for $1,000 an acre any better than the land we are selling for only $80 an acre, all cleared and ditched ready for cultivation.—$90 an acre for land with the crop now growing on it.—And remember that these prices include free pro rata ownership in all the water rights, canal and irrigation system now in operation. We are not charging people $1 an acre to "locate" them on raw brush desert land way out in the wilderness where no water is available. We are selling land right on the railroad, near Phoenix, Arizona, where great big heads of over a thousand inches of water irrigate our beautiful green fields for over half a mile without a check. We are selling land that you can move on to right now and go to making money, and when we sell you land you get your money's worth. We are the pioneer sellers of bona fide irrigated Arizona lands and do not wish to be confused with the irresponsible "locators" who are trading on our reputation and are locating unsuspecting people, ignorant of Arizona conditions on land where water is not available. All we ask is an opportunity to take you on one of our cheap excursions and let you see for yourself. Take advantage of our Trustee's Sale to secure land at about its REAL VALUE. Call at our offices or Write for ILLUSTRATED Booklets. Pianos! Pianos! C. T. WEBBER FOR the next thirty days I will make special prices and terms on Pianos and Player Pianos. I take old Pianos in exchange for Player Pianos. Call in and inspect my goods. I will guarantee to save you One Hundred Dollars over Los Angeles prices. “Deal with the Home Dealer.” My stock is first-class. I also have a first-class tuner. You can leave orders for your piano to be tuned, price $2.50. I carry a full line of Sewing Machines and Supplies. 307 W. Center street, ANAHEIM West of Jansen’s Bakery, Casson Building Again We Say to the Public “As Good as the Best” Again We Say to the Public “As Good as the Best” “Excelled by None” The Cameron Car F. B. TUFFREE of Placentia is vitally Interested Agent for Orange and Riverside Counties Free Water for Irrigation Own your own irrigation system and be independent. Insure your crops by having plenty of water at all times. Use all the water you want as often as you want it. Drill your own wells on your own land and secure plenty of water free of charge all the time. The famous Howell Well-Drilling Machines are made in all sizes suitable for drilling any size well to any depth. You can also make big money drilling wells for your neighbors. The demand for wells is far greater than can be supplied by the machines now at work. Write today for our big free catalogue "A." R.R.Howell&Co. 197 East Los Angeles MAIN OFFICE AND WORKS: MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.