anaheim-gazette 1928-04-26

Citrus Pests and Method of Control Riverside Horticulturist Tells of Latest Experiments Insect pests and plant diseases interfere with the maximum production of quality fruit more than any other factor, and the successful control of pests is not only one of the most necessary, but the most difficult problem with which our orchardists must contend. Quality in fruit is the outstanding factor necessary to meet successfully many of the leading problems facing the frui grower of today. In order properly to place our products in the highest and choicest grades, we need quality. Quality is necessary to make "every package a sample of what we have to offer the consuming public." Increased consumption, better markets, reduced losses of fruit in transit, and our very best advertising, are all based upon quality. The grower therefore finds himself considering these questions: How shall I proceed to free my trees from scale pests? Will the sprays have an injurious effect upon buds, twigs, or bark? Are the trees too dry or too wet for fumigation? Will sprays interfere with the proper functioning of the leaves or in any way burn, spot or mark the fruit? Is the presence of the spray residue going to be objectionable when the fruit is marketed? When is the right time to apply treatment for the particular pest in question? Whom shall I see to get this information? All these are important questions and directly reflected in the quality of the fruit produced. Treatment of infested groves is absolutely necessary to good fruit production, and without proper treatment many of our fruits could not be grown commercially. The citrus crop of California is grown on 234,339 acres. The car lot shipments of citrus from California in 1927 were 70,600 cars, and it is estimated that the returns to the state for citrus fruits for this period was approximately $120,000,000. To control pests ing the progress made in this large irrigation district be held at this time. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a free barbecue, followed by a program and dancing on Santa Fe avenue, which has recently been paved to its full width and lighted by beautiful ornamental electrolayers. Invitations are extended to people all over Southern California to come to Vista and take part in this entertaining affair. Vista can be reached by turning off the coast highway at Oceanside, or midway between Oceanside and Carlsbad, and crossing over to the Inland highway. Provision is being made to entertain several thousand people. Pointers on Thinning Deciduous Fruits First quality product is the aim of every deciduous fruit grower. Merchandising and advertising are based on standard and quality outputs. Small fruit, poorly colored and inferior stuff will not bring the price. Now is the time to remove excessive fruits from your tree and assure yourself of a majority of first-class fruit. Peaches must be 2% inches diameter in order to be first-class canning stock. Anything smaller, even though free from blemishes, is automatically second grade. Apricots must run 14 or fewer to the pound, anything smaller than 14 to the pound is refused by the canner. Peaches should be thinned so that four to six inches of space exists between fruit. Two peaches may be left on opposite sides of a branch provided there are no other fruits very close. Apricots should be thinned so that when they mature no two individual fruits will touch. This is particularly important where there are fogs or any amount of damp weather. Apples should be left one to a fruit spur, and no two closer than six inches from the next one. Thin as soon as frost hazard is past. With apples wait until June drop is over. University of California circular No. 258 is available for distribution free if you apply to the farm advisor, Hall of Records, Santa Ana. Grape Mildew Soil Now Approved Powdery mildew will soon appear in grape vines; ventilation measures are now promptly. The treatment mildew generally recognizes with finely divided sulphur. This has proven the most cheapest treatment which recommended and is also easiest to apply. The first sulphuring shovel when new shoots are no 6 to 8 inches in length. No mildew will be in early sulphuring is always in nature and comes same classification as "a" to save nine." Later when becomes dense, it is very cover every part of the sulphur particles. Second should normally be given during the early part of this sulphuring will cover since the first application result in a complete cover part of the foliage. The time of day to sulphur trial. The only requirement is wind should not be bleached proper distribution will be sulphur. Do not place nozzle too close to the vine or eight feet away, so that of sulphur will have a cushion and will float through. Proper distribution of foliage can only be accounted for a very finely divided sain which will float in the machine which creates cloud. Shakers and cannuts cut in the bottom and are effective applicators. An amount of sulphur is was as is known, a sublimated oil purer is equivalent in effort important feature is that very fine and even in quail should be no grit felt where it is rubbed between the firs. PENNSYLVANIA All who ever lived in state are invited to a the particular pest in question? Whom shall I see to get this information? All these are important questions and directly reflected in the quality of the fruit produced. Treatment of infested groves is absolutely necessary to good fruit production, and without proper treatment many of our fruits could not be grown commercially. The citrus crop of California is grown on 234,339 acres. The car lot shipments of citrus from California in 1927 were 70,600 cars, and it is estimated that the returns to the state for citrus fruits for this period was approximately $120,000,000. To control pests on this tremendous acreage is a problem largely placed in the hands of the county horticultural commissioner. The state law provides that where orchards or groves are found infested with dangerous pests, it shall be the duty of the horticultural commissioner to notify the property owners and if the nuisance is not abated within a specified time it then becomes the duty of the county to proceed to control or eradicate, filing a lien against the property for the amounts expended. These amounts are then collected through the district attorney's office by foreclosure proceedings. The law also provides that no person, firm or corporation shall engage for hire in the business of dusting, spraying or fumigating or controlling insect pest, plant diseases, etc., who has not first secured a certificate of qualification as provided for in section 2322A of the Political Code. Several counties have adopted ordinances providing that all pest control operators before operating for hire in the county must secure a license, which in most cases is issued by the county clerk. The Bureau of Chemistry of the State Department of Agriculture, Sacramento, has charge of the enforcement of the act providing for the proper levelling of economic poisons and chemicals. Fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas has for many years been considered the foremost method for the control of scale insects on citrus trees in California, and is a method to which all other methods of scale control are compared. Both spraying and fumigation are used by the grower in some portions of the citrus growing districts, dependent greatly upon type of pest under consideration. The successful control of pests is largely dependent upon the type of material used, strength and application; however, the most important consideration is the time of application. Some kinds of scale may be effectively treated during the winter months. Others must be taken care of during the early summer, and no grower should allow pest control operators to treat his orchard without having first consulted the county horticultural commissioner or his deputy. To treat at the wrong time of the year or with the wrong material or improper dosage may mean a total loss so far as an effective kill of scale is concerned. There is also the possibility of spotting fruit, burning foliage, or otherwise injuring the trees. Some of our pests, it has been found, could not be controlled by the ordinary machine which creates cloud. Shakers and cannuts cut in the bottom and effective applicators. A amount of sulphur is was as known, a sublimed phur is equivalent in effect important feature is that very fine and even in quail should be no grit felt when rubbed between the fin. LEGION AFTER SLACKERS Mobilization of the membership of the California world war veterans through various posts of the American Legion in a drive to "get-out-the-vote" on primary election day, May 1, has been ordered by State Commander Phil Dodson of the Legion. "We are not interested in partison politics, but every member of the American Legion is interested in seeing that the citizens of the state exercise their sacred privilege of voting," Dodson declares in his message to the Legion posts throughout the state. "The American Legion believes that it is incumbent upon every citizen to vote on May 1, and all war veterans are asked to show the way to their fellow citizens by going to the polls and thus encouraging others to do likewise." Dodson says. All who ever lived in state are invited to a grass day Saturday, May 5. Grove park, Los Angeles, spend the day with friends be county registers and so all can find the old m with thousands present. a brief program, but the will be to have a good meet friends from all California. Coffee will be served for buy souvenir badges. E learns of this picnic plan along. Our success is up through you can we read Further information ma C. H. Parsons, secretary of State Societies, Hotel and Main streets, Los Angeles Faber 3300, or President phone Granite 2574, who of all plans. treated during the winter months. Others must be taken care of during the early summer, and no grower should allow pest control operators to treat his orchard without having first consulted the county horticultural commissioner or his deputy. To treat at the wrong time of the year or with the wrong material or improper dosage may mean a total loss so far as an effective kill of scale is concerned. There is also the possibility of spotting fruit, burning foliage, or otherwise injuring the trees. Some of our pests, it has been found, could not be controlled by the ordinary mechanical means, hence the necessity for biological control, or what is commonly known as the "bug eat bug" remedy. A few years ago a new pest, known as the cottony cushion scale, was found in citrus orchards of California, and it was feared for some time that no effective method of control would be found; however, through the efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture and the good work of one of their research men, the Vedalia (ladybird beetle) was introduced from Australia and liberated in our orchards, and today cottony cushion scale is of little or no importance. A similar problem arose in respect to citrophilus mealybug, an insect pest (of foreign importation) attacking citrus, which caused some alarm among the citrus growers of California. This time the state insectary developed a method of growing large numbers of ladybirds at low cost which were placed in the groves and controlled the mealybug. This ladybird beetle (cryptolaemmus montrouzieri) is now being reared in insectaries by the various county horticultural commissioners and liberated in mealybug infested orchards. Vista Is Staging Jubilee on May 5 Ora Monnette, a prominent banker of Los Angeles, will be the principal speaker at the Jubilee of Progress to be held in Vista on Saturday, May 5, from 12 to 12. Vista is declared to be the fastest growing town and district in San Diego county. If not in Southern California, it is fitting that a Jubilee celebrat- Grape Mildew Season Now Approaching Powdery mildew will soon make its appearance in grape vineyards if prevention measures are not undertaken promptly. The treatment for powdery mildew generally recognized is dusting with finely divided sulphur powder. This has proven the most effective and cheapest treatment which can be recommended and is also one of the easiest to apply. The first sulphuring should be done when new shoots are not more than 6 to 8 inches in length. At this time no mildew will be in evidence. The first sulphuring is always preventative in nature and cones under the same classification as "a stitch in time to save nine." Later when the foliage becomes dense, it is very difficult to cover every part of the surface with sulphur particles. Second sulphuring should normally be given just before or during the early part of blossoming. This sulphuring will cover new growth since the first application and should result in a complete coverage of every part of the foliage. The time of day to sulphur is imminent. The only requirement is that the wind should not be blowing so that proper distribution will be given the sulphur. Do not place the blower nozzle too close to the vine; stand six or eight feet away, so that the cloud of sulphur will have a chance to expand and will float through the vine. Proper distribution of sulphur on foliage can only be accomplished with a very finely divided sulphur flour which will float in the air and with a machine which creates a spreading cloud. Shakers and cans with holes cut in the bottom and bags are not effective applicators. A tremendous amount of sulphur is wasted. So far as is known, a sublimated or ground sulphur is equivalent in effect. The important feature is that the sulphur be very fine and even in quality. There should be no grit felt when the sulphur is rubbed between the fingers. PENNSYLVANIA PICNIC All who ever lived in the Keystone state are invited to a great picnic all Story Is Father of Sunkist Advertising Began Fight for Publicity 25 Years Ago, and Won In a resolution declaring that F. Q. Story of Albambra, one of the pioneer leaders of the California citrus industry, is recognized as the father of Sunkist advertising, the members of the Semi-Tropic Fruit Exchange at a recent meeting paid signal honor to Mr. Story, honorary life president of that district exchange, as well as of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. Upon presentation of the resolution by C. H. Grassly, manager of the Semi-Tropic Fruit Exchange, it brought forth reminiscences from Earl Dezell, now general manager of the Sunkist organization, who was on the job 25 years ago when Mr. Story began his fight for advertising of California citrus fruits. "President Story finally won his battle," said Mr. Dezell, in 1906 on the board of directors of the exchange authorized an advertising appropriation of $10,000. Most present day citrus growers recognize the value to the industry of the vision of Mr. Story and the other pioneers associated with him as directors of the exchange at that time. The resolution, which will be presented to Mr. Story, follows: Resolved, That Mr. F. Q. Story, Honorary Life President of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange and Semi-Tropic Fruit Exchange, is recognized as the father of the Sunkist advertising; and Whereas, through his persistent and untiring efforts, the plan to advertisements and lemons was put into effect; starting in a small way, the advertising has been increased and expanded until today the California Fruit Growers' Exchange is one of the foremost advertisers of perishable food products; Therefore, be it resolved, that we express to Mr. Story our heartiest appreciation of his valued services in fostering the Sunkist advertising, which has kept the demand for citrus fruits in pace with the continuous increase in industry, including agriculture, horticulture and viticulture. Foreign demand for our products is not as brisk as it was for a long time after the war. "Actuated by the intensity of foreign demand, and to supply domestic needs which could not be taken care of during the conflict, when the war terminated and the American business man had again found himself, all lines of activity were speeded up. "High wages for labor were continued, and even increased, so that cost of production would proportionately increase. The price of labor enters into the selling price of every commodity on the market, from lemon drops to high priced automobiles. "Gradually, demand lessened, manufacturers and agriculturists found themselves possessed of more of their products than they could dispose of. In the cotton and woolen mills, hours of employment were seriously curtailed. Then wages were cut. The falling off in volume of freight carried by the railroads caused the discharge of railroad employees. "The slump in the crude oil business resulted in thousands of high priced men losing their positions. Unemployment is gradually increasing. In every village or hamlet of the United States there is some one willing to work who is at present unemployed. This is a deplorable situation. Yet your $12-a-day union bricklayer who lays but 400 bricks a day, if unemployed, would scorn an offer of a job at reduced pay. "The exactions of labor in many industries were so great that persons ingeniously invented and put into operation labor saving devices which increased output and decreased the number of employees. "The entire community must return to sanity in conducting business. Extravagances must be curbed. Expenses must be scaled downward, and above all, the expenses of conducting government, national state, city and county, must be reduced. Here you will find offices padded with useless officials at high salaries, while in many instances graft, in addition to extravagance, increases the cost of government." PROTECTING GAME PENNSYLVANIA PICNIC All who ever lived in the Keystone state are invited to a great picnic all day Saturday, May 5, in Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles. Go early and spend the day with friends. There will be county registers and headquarters so all can find the old neighbors even with thousands present. There will be a brief program, but the main purpose will be to have a good time and to meet friends from all over Southern California. Coffee will be served free to all who buy souvenir badges. Each one who learns of this picnic pass the word along. Our success is up to you. Only through you can we reach the people. Further information may be had of C. H. Parsons, secretary of Federation of State Societies, Hotel Rosslyn, Fifth and Main streets, Los Angeles. Phone Faber 3300, or President T. V. Barron, phone Granite 2574, who is in charge of all plans. OVER-PRODUCTION J. A. Graves, president of one of the largest banks in the state, says in the Los Angeles Times: "The most casual observer must admit that all is not well with business conditions in America. Financial corporations and public utilities, including our great railroad systems, report decreased earnings for 1927. "Various reasons are advanced for present conditions. The political demagogue, in and out of congress, is in the field with communistic suggestions for relief. He overlooks economic conditions. He ignores the fact that overproduction prevails in every line of Coleman Travis has decided to post signs on his mother's ranch at Esperanza, 10 miles up River canyon, warning hunters that no shooting will be permitted on the premises. Hunters come occasionally to shoot rabbits, doves, and quail, which are fast disappearing, and Coleman has decided he will put a stop to this. He has a covey of five or six dozen quail which come up to the house for their feed, and are getting tame. These birds are nesting now, down by the river, and will probably soon come forth with numerous coeys. So long as they remain in the orchard and come up to the house for feed, they are unnoledged; but when they stray off, hunters appear and then them out. Coleman will post signs warning all hunters to make themselves scarce." PROTECTING GAME Coleman Travis has decided to post signs on his mother's ranch at Esperanza, 10 miles up River canyon, warning hunters that no shooting will be permitted on the premises. Hunters come occasionally to shoot rabbits, doves, and quail, which are fast disappearing, and Coleman has decided he will put a stop to this. He has a covey of five or six dozen quail which come up to the house for their feed, and are getting tame. These birds are nesting now, down by the river, and will probably soon come forth with numerous coeys. So long as they remain in the orchard and come up to the house for feed, they are unnoledged; but when they stray off, hunters appear and then them out. Coleman will post signs warning all hunters to make themselves scarce." BUSINESS is movement of material. Printed forms start to follow them, direct them, and re every messenger on the pavement, for the highway, for every workman or every movement of business, it is ess proper record made on a printed form. The increased use of printed forms efficiency, more business done in quicker, surer way. The devising printed forms is an important function of forms is an important business. the paper is important. We will gladly help you devise, perfect the printed forms required Just phone 72 or drop in y Anaheim Ga 108 N. Emily Daily Agricultural Program Over KFI The following radio program for the week beginning April 30 is under the auspices of the Agricultural Extension Service, co-operating with radio station KFI. Each day at 12:15 a 10-minute talk of interest to farmers, growers, and producers is given: April 30—"What You Should Know About Eggs." May 1—"Care of Eggs on the Farm," C. V. Castle, assistant farm advisor, Los Angeles county. May 2—"Cantaloupe Standardization," B. A. Harrigan, horticultural commissioner, Imperial county. May 3—"Summer Management of Hens and Pullets,"—Part I, M. W. Buster, poultry specialist, University of California. May 4—"Summer Management of Hens and Pullets,"—Part II, M. W. Buster, poultry specialist, University of California. May 5—"Answering Frequent Questions on the Avocado," E. C. Dutton, Anaheim, president, California Avocado Association. Two Japanese are going to try to circle the globe on $1500. They better not take a chance on stopping at Atlantic City. The Fascist over in Italy are talking about abolishing handshaking. We suppose this is the first step toward abolishing the candidate entirely. NOTICE Second Installment of County Taxes Will Be Delinquent on Monday, April 30, 1928. All payments, whether by mail or in person, MUST be accompanied by tax bill, deed, or other legal description. House numbers are not sufficient identification of property. All remittances MUST be mailed in time to reach this office on or before April 30th. J. C. LAMB. County Tax Collector. Office Hall of Records. Santa Ana, Calif. No. 422 B Mother! Clean Child's Bowels "California Fig Syrup" is Dependable Laxative for Sick Children Next summer may be too late! THIS IS the slack season for Next summer may be too late! THIS IS the slack season for contractors. They will do work more reasonably than at any other time of the year. And freezing weather makes no difference with Upson Board. If you have a cracked wall or ceiling—want to finish your attic or cellar—build in extra rooms, phone us now and have a reliable builder make an estimate on your work. Telephone 801 GIBBS LUMBER 801 E. 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