anaheim-gazette 1927-10-06

Growing of Bulbs Is New Industry Here County Peculiarly Adapted to Culture of Flowers The growing of bulbs for the American market is destined to become an industry of large proportions in this district. There are definite reasons why we here in Orange county, and some other favored sections of some of the coastal regions of Southern California should look forward with confidence to the time when we will furnish this commodity to the trade in such quantities as to yield us an income that will be one of the leading factors in Southern California prosperity. It is because the reasons are definite, and that they have been demonstrated conclusively, that those who are posted as well as intelligent in the matter are so very confident. The market is tremendous. Few people have any idea of the quantity of any commodity used in this country until they read some of the statistics. Suffice it now to say that the wholesale market for bulbs in the United States at the present time exceeds fifty million dollars, and at the present rate of increase will in a few years pass the one hundred million mark. It is an undeveloped market at that; when we have the production and sales organizations to really work and develop the market, it can readily be trebled. That is to say that the potential market is greater than that for the combined citrus output of the entire citrus producing area of the United States. A few more statistics reveals the startling fact that, during war times and peace, during times of financial expansion or retraction, there have been very few commodities to maintain as uniform a price level as bulbs. This is due partially to the fact that they are used so largely for forcing in greenhouses. The expense of erecting and operating greenhouses is very great. Our production cost is lower here than elsewhere. This due, again, to our climate and soil. We have a much longer growing season, and that season comes earlier in the year, maturing our larger crop at a more favorable season. During this longer growing season, we get more growth, more increase, and produce better bulbs. By better bulbs we mean bulbs that perform better for our customers. We are especially favored here in Orange county in that we have a large area that is far enough back from the ocean front to escape the raw salt air, but on the seaward side of the mountains so as to benefit by the moderating influence of the ocean. These advantages are really great. There are problems facing the bulb grower, but none that are of serious enough a nature to cause much hesitation. All things that grow have pests or diseases of one kind or another, but we are fortunate in that we have none that are very difficult to control. The worst thing that the bulb industry here has to contend with is the personality and influence of some of the growers. We, like all others who are trying to build up reputations and solid business, must set and maintain high standards. We here in Southern California can maintain higher standards than any other district. We can comply with stricter governmental regulations; we can supply the market with clean stock, free from diseases or pests. But just as there are citrus men who would ship frozen fruit, and try to break down the regulations prohibiting the movement of such stuff, so there are bulb men who are endeavoring to sell bulbs that should not be allowed in commerce. A bulb bootlegger is as great a law violator as one who sells illicit whisky. The attitude of the United States department of agriculture and the California department of agriculture is that of helpfulness to the bulb grower. They are spending huge sums in ferreting out pests and determining methods of control; they are studying the manner, time, and results of the various treatment processes in order to determine that which will be best for the grower. Five Hours Still Manager Over Co According to the North Exchange, a Valencias real exchange be will be brought includes the ments. It is int shippers s fruit still on increase this carloads. Though tha one of the la industry, tha be shipper was at tha ager King s been brought heavy domina eastern mar months, whi distributors t mum capacit. Accurate expected frost and from ne are not yet a tion as is ac and growers n new season s said. Estimates are expected November 1. Next sense pected to be should bring and, perhaps. POLITI Washington form of poli high fever o rumor, no r and discover intrigues in commonplace example of A few more statistics reveals the startling fact that, during war times and peace, during times of financial expansion or retraction, there have been very few commodities to maintain as uniform a price level as bulbs. This is due partially to the fact that they are used so largely for forcing in greenhouses. The expense of erecting and operating greenhouses is very great. Consequently, they must be kept operating. They cannot be left idle. This means that there is a constant and sure demand for large quantities of bulbs bought from several months to a year in advance. This means a stable market. The number of bulbs used for estates, parks and homes is beyond belief until one reads and comprehends the extent to which they are used. There are certain climatic conditions that are best for bulb production. These conditions are most ideally met here. We have a decided edge over other districts for the production of a great many varieties, and equal to others for most varieties. We can produce gladiolus bulbs for forcing that can be brought into bloom much earlier than those from any other district. This will give us a monopoly on that end of it and a wide open channel for movement of such stuff, so there are bulb men who are endeavoring to sell bulbs that should not be allowed in commerce. A bulb bootlegger is as great a law violator as one who sells illicit whisky. The attitude of the United States department of agriculture and the California department of agriculture is that of helpfulness to the bulb grower. They are spending huge sums in ferreting out pests and determining methods of control; they are studying the manner, time, and results of the various treatment processes in order to determine that which will be best for the grower. TALENTED YOUTH DIES Kenneth Gardiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gardiner of Fullerton died on Tuesday afternoon, following a nervous breakdown some week ago. He was aged 18 years and was exceptionally bright and lovable boy. He graduated last June from the Fullerton high school, where he stood high in his classes. He was president of the student body last year. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church in Fullerton this afternoon. Rev. D. Hunter, pastor of the church, will be assisted by Rev. E. J. Staton and Prof. L. E. Plummer, principal of the Fullerton high school. Pallbearers will be his cousins. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Resources Over $5,000,000 The First National Bank OF ANAHEIM IS THE GREAT COG IN THE Wheels of Development and Growth THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM IS THE GREAT COG IN THE Wheels of Development and Growth Every deposit made by this Institution's clients is so much added power in the ever-turning wheel of progress and growth of this community. Experience gained by years of successful banking insure the safety of this bank and are at the service of depositors when advice is needed. FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Anaheim Member Federal Reserve Bank DIRECTORS W. J. SIEMANN SAMUEL KRAEMER S. C. HARTRANFT H. H. BENJAMIN P. J. WEISEL H. A. JOHNSTON S. P. KRAEMER F. H. HOUCK J. G. HILLEARY CHAS. EYGABROAD GILBERT V. KRAEMER OFFICERS H. H. BENJAMIN President SAMUEL KRAEMER Vice-President J. G. HILLEARY Vice-President O. E. HANSON Cashier H. L. JACOBSON Assistant Cashier EVAN S. ALSIP Assistant Cashier ARTHUR G. PORTER Trust Officer "For Community Progress" Five Hundred Cars Still to Be Shipped Manager Dale King Optimistic Over Coming Orange Crop According to Dale R. King, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange, approximately 350 cars of Valencia cannails to be shipped by the exchange before the present season will be brought to a close. This figure includes the so-called "off-bloom" shipments. It is estimated that independent shippers in the district have enough fruit still on hand or on the trees to increase this figure to at least 500 carloads. Though this season's crop has been one of the largest in the history of the industry, there is slightly less fruit yet to be shipped at this date than there was at the same date last year. Manager King stated. This condition has been brought about by the unusually heavy demand for Valencia on the eastern markets during the summer months, which permitted the California distributors to operate at almost maximum capacity throughout the season. Accurate estimates of what may be expected from the coming navel crop and from next season's Valencia crop are not yet available, but such information as is available is very promising and growers are looking forward to the new season optimistically. Mr. King said. Estimates on the winter navel crop are expected to be collected about November 1. Next season's Valencia crop is expected to be a short one, but this fact should bring about better average sizes and, perhaps, even superior quality. POLITICAL HYSTERIA Washington is now suffering from a form of political hysteria. It runs a high fever of excitement over every rumor, no matter how preposterous, and discovers plots, counterplots and intrigues in the most ordinary and commonplace happenings. A striking example of this political nervousness Citrus Fertilizer Subject of Course Thousands of dollars of farmers' money are unwisely spent each year in Orange county, because of the lack of proper understanding of the soil and tree reaction to fertilizer applications. Offentimes materials are applied at the wrong season to give the best results. Different soils require different treatment to get maximum yields. The relation of irrigation practice to fertilizer applications is also an important factor in efficient feeding of the tree. One can greatly increase the effectiveness of fertilizer applications by studying and observing the movement of soil moisture in the orchard, according to statements made by H.E. Wahlberg, farm advisor. All phases of the fertilizer problem and irrigation practice will be thoroughly discussed by citrus experts at the second annual citrus growers' short course, to be held November 7-12, at Orange Union high school. This course proved very popular last year, and a large attendance is indicated for this season. Growers are asked to register in advance with the farm advisor, 110 Hall of Records, Santa Ana, so that proper reservations may be had. NOTICE INVITING BIDS In pursuance of a RESOLUTION OF the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of the COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, adopted September 13, 1927, directing this notice, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the said Board will receive at its office at the Court House at Santa Ana, at or before the hour of 11 o'clock A.M., of October 4, 1927, sealed bids or proposals for the Grading and Gravel-ling of the following roads: BALL ROAD from EUCLID AVENUE to BROOKHURST AVENUE; BROADWAY from BROOKHURST AVENUE to MAGNOLIA AVENUE; ;BROOKHURST AVENUE from LINCOLN AVENUE to FULLERTON CITY LIMITS. Bids must be made on the form provided for the purpose, addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Orange County, California, marked "Bid for the Grading and Gravelling of BALL, BROADWAY and BROOKHURST AVENUES." The work to be done in accordance with the profiles, plans and specifications adopted by the Board of Supervisors, on file in the office of said Board and in the office of the County Superintendent of Highways in the Hall of Records. The bidder must submit with his proposal a satisfactory check, certified by a responsible bank and payable to the order of the County of Orange, or a bidder's bond for an amount not less than five (5) per cent of the aggregate sum of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him, and in event of failure to enter into such contract said check or bond shall become the property of the County. The amount of the bond to be given to secure a faithful performance of the contract for said work shall be twenty-five (25) per cent of the contract price thereof, and an additional bond in an amount equal to fifty (50) per cent of the contract price for said work shall be given to secure the payment of claims for any material or supplies furnished for the performance of the work contracted to be done by the contractor, or any work or labor, or any kind thereof, and also will be required to furnish a certificate that he carries compensation insurance covering his employees upon work to be done under contract which may be entered into between him and the said County for the construction of said work. November 1. Next season's Valencia crop is expected to be a short one, but this fact should bring about better average sizes and, perhaps, even superior quality. POLITICAL HYSTERIA Washington is now suffering from a form of political hysteria. It runs a high fever of excitement over every rumor, no matter how preposterous, and discovers plots, counterplots and intrigues in the most ordinary and commonplace happenings. A striking example of this political nervousness and hysteria has been spread before the country during the past week. A few weeks ago, before going on a holiday jaunt, William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican national committee, wrote a half dozen letters to certain of his intimate friends on the committee, John T. Adams, Charles D. Hillea, Ralph E. Williams, and Dr. E. B. Clement, and others, advising them that he expected to be in Washington the week of October 3, and that he would be pleased if they had the time to drop in so that they could talk things over. He had in mind the discussion of the call for the national convention, and similar matters, in anticipation of the assembling of the national committee in December. Anyone who knows Butler appreciates that his invitation meant what he said, and nothing else. But Washington was in no jumpy a state of mind that hundreds of columns of stories have been printed in prominent newspapers ascribing all sorts of motives, including the creation of a "Draft Coolidge Organization," to the chairman's invitation. He have now reached a state of mind where we are questioning the integrity of the weather reports. AT 281 MILES AN HOUR! In 1913, just fourteen years ago, the first Schneider seaplane cup race was won by France with a speed of 44.7 miles an hour. Yesterday a British seaplane flashed through the air in the same series of cup races at the rate of 281.488 miles an hour. What inconceivable swiftness of movement. A train, travelling a mile a minute is moving fast. But this seaplane covered nearly five miles every minute. A sprinter running the 100-yard dash in ten seconds is moving 30 feet a second. This seaplane sped over 412 feet each second. No. 412 B Mother! Watch Child's Tongue California Fig Syrup Mother! Watch Child's Tongue California Fig Syrup" Children's Harmless Laxative When your child is constipated, bilious, has colic, feverish-breath, coated-tongue, or diarrhea, a teaspoonful of genuine "California Fig Syrup" sweetens the stool and promptly cleans the bowels of poisons, gasses, bile, souring food and waste. Never cramps or overacts. Contains no narrotes or soothing drugs. Children love its delicious taste. Ask your druggist for genuine "California Fig Syrup" which has full directions for babies and children of all ages, plainly printed on cloth. Mother! You must say "California or you may get an imitation." Copies will be furnished intending bidders upon application to the County Superintendent of Highways of said County for which a deposit of three ($3.00) dollars will be required, same to be returned on the filing of bid, and the return of plans and specifications. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, State of California. Santa Ana, Calif., September 13, 1927. J. M. BACKS, (Seal) County Clerk. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria MOTHER: Fletcher's Castoria is a pleasant, harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, especially prepared for Infants in arms and Children of all ages. It contains no narcotics. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it. 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