anaheim-gazette 1929-04-25

Spraying vs. Dusting For Coddling Moth A. A. Brock Tells of Result of Experiments in Orchards To spray or dust for codling moth control? Every year at this time we are confronted by this question from walnut growers. The horticultural office recommends without qualification spraying with basic arsenate of lead for worm control. The work of Professor Quayle in 1920 in the Santa Ana-Tustin district showed that arsenate of lead dust killed about 45% of the worms, while spraying reduced the infestation approximately 80%. Many years of field practice since, in various walnut growing districts, have served to emphasize the correctness of these findings. Two years ago Professor Ralph H. Smith of the Riverside Experiment Station carried on some tests at the Mabury Ranch in Santa Ana to determine the amount of arsenate of lead actually on the walnuts. These tests showed that there was approximately three times as much actual poison on the nut when sprayed as dusted. Another important determination showed that there is practically as much arsenate of lead on the walnuts at the end of the season as when the material was first applied. These facts alone would be sufficient to justify the spraying of walnuts for codling moth control; however, there are other very important considerations, such as amount of pollinator applied per tree and relative cost of the treatments. In a comparison of spraying and dusting the cost of the treatments should be based upon an application of the same amount of actual arsenate of lead per tree. Taking an average tree which would require 25 gallons of spray for a coverage, we find that this tree would receive 1.25 pounds of basic arsenate of lead. In order to receive the same amount of lead from the dust it would necessary to apply 8-1-3 pounds to this same size tree. In field practice we know that if 4 to 6 pounds of dust is applied per tree the grower thinks the tree has had a tremendous coverage. But even if it consider that they have done a fairly good job in the face of the marketing problem of the past four months." The number of boxes of California oranges shipped during March was approximately 3,124,044, average 226.7 per box, or 739,461,215 oranges, or 61,621,768 dozen. It is estimated that Florida shipments ran to 31,732,560 dozen. Total shipment of oranges from both states for March equalled 93,354,328 dozen, or a sufficient quantity for each man, woman and child in the United States to have 9 or 10 oranges during the month. Per capita consumption of oranges is at the rate of 96 this winter, compared with a previous average of 57. Based on the average diameters of the sizes given above, one of the statisticians in the Exchange sales department figured that if oranges shipped in March were placed in a single row side, by side, they would form a line 46,433 miles in length, or enough to reach almost twice around the world at the equator. Shipment figures to April 6 from both California and Florida show a combined total of 77,754 carloads of citrus fruit moved, as compared with 55,775 carloads to the corresponding date last season, an increase of 21.979 carloads. Florida estimates of April 1 indicate 6,000 to 7,800 cars of grapefruit and 7,000 to 8,000 cars of oranges yet to go. California estimates show around 9.000 cars of havels and miscellaneous varieties to go after April 6. About 68 per cent of the California crop had been shipped against 80 per cent the same date for the past two years. Bulk shipments from Florida of 1,650 or more cars, mostly oranges, to many eastern markets and large quantities of loose fruit distributed by truck to southeastern markets have given packed fruit severe competition. Among competitive fruits, bananas continue plentiful at low prices, and 2,000 cars of strawberries will move in April, with a crop of 15,000 cars estimated. Cantaloupe shippers estimate a crop of 18,000 cars, about the same as last year, and beginning around May 20. Cold storage holdings of apples are about 10 per cent greater than the previous five-year average. Exchange lemon sales are over 300 cars ahead of the largest previous year 1927, and the f. o. b. average is more than $1.00 above that year. Californian increase Demand for Coddling Moth Time, which has a files especially fast in game" and just as slow down the hours and made transportation, so drop into the limbo of once their mechanical antiquated by new invoices. This, according to me has been especially true vent of the now universal high-compression head equipment for most of our cars. Day after day their "low compression" into the honeyard of objection appears. Thus, day by day their "low compression" into the honeyard of objection appears. It is this fact, primarily caused the immense increase in Ethyl gasoline statistics who have comparative gallonage "red" fuels. Because grown with anti-knock Ethyl specially demanded by vananced cars, the ratio Ethyl is rapidly approaching per cent mark, it is no longer heavy increase in Ethyl declared, is that auto Ethyl so superior in the compression cars are older cars adjusted for so that Ethyl in the lower cars may turn carbon indicative of the increase for Ethyl on the Pacific announcement, made later another big oil company and Oil Company—will Ethylized fuel. This be to four companies disclosing on the Pacific Coast: The company Associated Oil company field Oil company and company. Thus, at all points Mexico in the west, Ethyl increased demand for Spraying vs. Dusting For Coddling Moth In a comparison of spraying and dusting the cost of the treatments should be based upon an application of the same amount of actual arsenate of lead per tree. Taking an average tree which would require 25 gallons of spray for a coverage, we find that this tree would receive 1.25 pounds of basic arsenate of lead. In order to receive the same amount of lead from the dust it would necessary to apply 8-1.3 pounds to this same size tree. In field practice we know that if 4 to 6 pounds of dust is applied per tree the grower thinks the tree has had a tremendous coverage. But even if it receives the full amount of dust, there is still only half the efficiency in killing worms. At prices based on the present packing house quotations for materials, arsenate of lead 13½ c. per pound, black leaf "40" $9.50 for 10 pounds, spreader 13c a pound, combination worm and aphis dust 7c per pound, labor 1c. per gallon of spray, or 2c. per pound of dust, the cost of spraying a 25-gallon tree amounts to 55cc; the cost of properly dusting this tree amounts to 75c. Ther els, therefore, saving of 20c. per tree by spraying for worms, and approximately 50% increase in efficiency. There should be no question of what to do under these circumstances. Walnut growers should contract immediately with their sprayer for treatment at the proper time. We know from packing house records this last year on 250 tons of walnuts fro77 orchards that the treated orchards showed an increase of from 3¾c to 7½c per pound above those walnuts from untreated orchards These orchards were sprayed for worms and aphis in May and a larger number dusted in July for aphis. Dusting for aphis alone will very effectively control this pest, and while it is true that aphis lowers the grade of the whole crop and justifies the expense of treatment, there is the unrecorded loss of wormy walnuts which dropped in the orchard during the summer, and also those which the pickers did not pick up because of worm holes; then last but not least, the cost of additional help in the packing house to pick out wormy nuts and try to bring up to grade a lot of wormy nuts. Therefore, because of the efficiency of the spray in control of the worms and the increased return per pound, we believe walnut growers cannot afford not to treat their orchards. The recommendation from this office calls for 15 pounds basic arsenate of lead, 1 pint black leaf "40" and three pounds of spreader to 300 gallons of water, to be applied when the peak of egg-laying has taken place, which usually occurs the latter part of May, but more definite information will be available on this as the season advances. Present indications are that 90 to 95% of the growers will spray for worms, which is very pleasing to this office in their effort to help the walnut grower handle his pest control problem. Among competitive fruits, bananas continue plentiful at low prices, and 2,000 cars of strawberries will move in April, with a crop of 15,000 cars estimated. Cantaloupe shippers estimate a crop of 18,000 cars, about the same as last year, and beginning around May 20. Cold storage holdings of apples are about 10 per cent greater than the previous five-year average. Exchange lemon sales are over 300 cars ahead of the largest previous year 1927, and the f. o. b. average is more than $1.00 above that year. California fruit is in good demand and Exchange shippers are in a position to take care of all market requirements. The Exchange Lemon Products Company can handle to advantage all lemons not suitable for shipment as fresh fruit. JAMES MONROE James Monroe, who was personally one of the most popular presidents who ever sat in the White House, is known principally for his authorship of the noted doctrine which bears his name. Mr. Monroe, however, was more than astatesman. He was soldier, explorer, lawmaker and diplomat as well. In describing his versatile career in the current issue of the National Republic, Mr. H. O. Bishop says: "The Monroe Doctrine is known and well understood throughout the world. It is a famous 'no trespassing' sign that has been obeyed for more than a hundred years." "The author of that world-famed 'keep off' admonition, however, is not as well known to the public generally as he ought to be. He was a remarkably interesting and versatile man. In addition to his services of eight years as President of the United States, Mr. Monroe was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, a member of the Continental Congress, western explorer, U.S. senator from Virginia, governor of Virginia, member of Virginia ligensulture, minister to France, minister to England, minister to Spain, Secretary of State and War, at the same time, lawyer, farmer and justice of the peace. "This month, April marks the anniversary of his birth. He was born in Westmoreland county, in the Rappahannock Valley, Virginia, April 28, 1758—171 years ago. He was descended from Scotch cavaliers. Both his father and mother were born in Virginia. His father was Spence Monroe, a farmer. His mother, Eliza Jones, was a sister of Joseph Jones, twice elected to the Continental Congress. Monroe's father and Richard Henry Lee, together with other men of the Westmoreland community, took a determined stand against Britain's Stamp Act. "Shortly before the outbreak of the Revolution, young Monroe became a student at Willia mand Mary College, located about a dozen miles from historic Jamestown. Williamburg was then the seat of government of the Market Improving And Shipments Big Percapita Consumption of Oranges Almost Doubled Although shipments of oranges from California and Florida during March amounted to 11,659 carloads, the greatest volume on record for any month of any year, the market has gradually improved, and continued improvement is anticipated provided the shippers do not overload the markets with more extremely small oranges than can possibly be handled to advantage. For the past four months, December January, February and March, California and Florida shipped 44,805 carloads of oranges, new record movements for each month and an increase of 36.5 per cent over 1928 and 20.5 per cent over 1927. "Considering this volume, the sizes and the severe eastern winter, values received have been all that could be expected, and but for the fact that California growers were prepared for the job from a sales, advertising and trade promotion standpoint, our results to date would not be so favorable," said L. D. Savage, assistant orange sales manager of the Exchange. "Exchange prices on navels have run 50 to 75 cents per box above Florida averages, yet it is interesting to note that Florida shippers father and mother were born in Virginia. His father was Spence Monroe, a farmer. His mother, Eliza Jones, was a sister of Joseph Jones, twice elected to the Continental Congress. "Monroe's father and Richard Henry Lee, together with other men of the Westmoreland community, took a determined stand against Britain's Stamp Act. "Shortly before the outbreak of the Revolution, young Monroe became a student at Willis mand Mary College, located about a dozen miles from historic Jamestown. Williamburg was then the seat of government of the Colony of Virginia: One of his college mates was John Marshall, subsequently Chief Justice of the United States. "In 76, at the age of eighteen, Monroe joined Washington's army near New York as a lieutenant of a Virginia regiment under Gen. Hugh Mercer, personal friend of Washington's, and for years previously proprietor of an apothecary shop at Fredericksburg, where also lived Washington's mother and sister. He was with the patriot troops at Harlem, Germantown and Monmouth. At the battle of Trenton he received a wound in the shoulder. It should be borne in mind that Monroe was one of the soldiers who crossed the Delaware with Washington on that cold and stormy Christmas night. "Washington fully appreciated Monroe's qualities as a soldier and tried to have him promoted. "Virginia, however, did nothing in the way of military promotion for this illustrious son. He should have been made a general. His lack of promotion hurt him deeply. He thought some of taking up diplomatic work in Europe, but was finally persuaded to study law under Thomas Jefferson." Things are getting a little better for father in some ways. For instance, they used to blame him for spilling the ashes on the parlor rug, and now they can't prove whether he or mother did it. Men who get married always drop out of the limelight. For instance, what has become of Gene Tunney? Heavy Increase In Demand for Ethyl Becoming the Most Popular of All Gasoline Fuels Time, which has a habit of flying, files especially fast in the "automobile game" and just as motor vehicles cut down the hours and miles in accelerated transportation, so do they rapidly drop into the limbo of forgotten things once their mechanical features are antiquated by new-inventions. This, according to automobile men, has been especially true since the advent of the now universally accepted high-compression head motors as stock equipment for most of the 1920 model cars. Day after day, used cars with their "low compression motors" drop into the boneyard of oblivion and more and more new high-compression cars appear. Thus, day by day, the ratio of high compression head motors to the old-fashioned ones becomes higher and higher. It is this fact, primarily, which has caused the immense increase in gallonage of Ethyl gasoline, according to statisticians who have checked the comparative gallonage of white and "red" fuels. Because gasolines blended with anti-knock Ethyl fuel are especially demanded by owners of advanced cars, the ratio of demand for Ethyl is rapidly approaching the 50 per cent mark, it is declared. Another fact responsible for the heavy increase in Ethyl demand, it is declared, is that auto owners, finding Ethyl so superior in their new high-compression cars, are having their older cars adjusted for advanced spark so that Ethyl in the low compression cars may turn carbon into power. Indicative of the increased demand for Ethyl on the Pacific Coast is the announcement, made last week, that another big oil company—the Standard Oil Company—will hereafter sell Ethylized fuel. This brings the total to four companies dispensing Ethyl on the Pacific Coast: Union Oil company, Associated Oil company, Richfield Oil company and Standard Oil company. Thus, at all points from Canada to Mexico in the west, Ethyl anti-knock 10:00 a.m., dam site for flood control in Santa Ana canyon; 10:45 a.m., Gerald Twombly apiary, Fullerton; 11:25 a.m., County Insectary, Anaheim; 12:20 a.m., Irvine Park, basket lunch—guests of Orange County Farm Centers. At 2:00 p.m., San Joaquin Fruit company, Tustin, avocados; 2:30 p.m., Irvine packing house, citrus marketing; 2:50 p.m., McFadden-Walker ranch, Irvine, persimmons; 3:30 p.m., Ross Shafar ranch, Tustin, citrus irrigation; 4:20 p.m., Mabury ranch, Santa Ana, walnut industry and production; 5:05 p.m., Arrive St. Ann's Inn, headquarters for delegates; 6:00 p.m., conference dinner; 8:30 p.m., adjournment. The delegation breaks up at Santa Ana, this being the last county visited on the tour from Berekeley down the coast. The delegates from Orange county are Dr. S. S. Twombly, Fullerton; J. A. Siniley, West Orange; John Osterman, El Toro; Joe Ritter, Cypress; and Eric E. Eastman, assistant farm advisor. CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA We have had a great deal of propaganda from some of our own pinky-caped liberals during the past year or two concerning the beatle state of affairs now existent in the Soviet Republic of Russia. Certain of our uplifters with radical tendencies have gone to Moscow as guests of the soviet government, have been permitted to see scenes specifically staged for them and have returned with glowing descriptions of what the reds have done for the "common people" in Russia. But it is now no longer possible to conceal the real situation in Russia. Reports continually seep out showing the desperate condition of affairs. In writing recently from Geneva, Albin E. Starring As Ramona older cars adjusted for advanced spark so that Ethyl in the low compression cars may turn carbon into power. Indicative of the increased demand for Ethyl on the Pacific Coast is the announcement, made last week, that another big oil company—the Standard Oil Company—will hereafter sell Ethylized fuel. This brings the total to four companies dispensing Ethyl on the Pacific Coast: Union Oil company, Associated Oil company, Richfield Oil company and Standard Oil company. Thus, at all points from Canada to Mexico in the west, Ethyl anti-knock gasoline is available at all stations serving products of these four major Pacific Coast oil companies. Tour Details For State Delegation The 200 farm leaders who will visit Orange county on May 8th will be shown a cross-section of local agricultural production at eight different stops. The farm advisor and farm bureau have prepared a full day's program for the visitors, making eight stops during the day. 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Estima cheerfully furnished. 7 DAILY Santa Fe Trains to Chicago and Kansas City Prod Survey district service on the Santa Fe line but in the transportation world on your way Grand Canyon and the Indian-detour Santa Fe Ticket Office and Travel Bureau C. A. WALKER, Agent Arlington, OH 45003 Santa Fe Cool Summer way Johnson said in the New York World: "The Dolchevist Government of Russia is figuratively 'sitting on the bayonets of its army.' This army is facing two fronts—the mass of a hundred million peasants, which constitute Russia, and the spectre of Famine in the rear and the politically hostile capitalist countries of Europe before them. "With serious dissension in its own ranks, and the worst economic crisis in recent years on its doorstep, due to famine conditions which are likely to get worse before they get better, the Communist Party is undergoing a bad case of political shivers, according to reliable information reaching diplomatic observers here." Now the peasants are dissatisfied, and ripe for anything. Only their age long obedience to autocratic authority has kept them quiet so far. And as ninety per cent of the population is peasant it is difficult to see in light of the facts, just how the "common people" of Russia have been uplifted. Of course the reverse is true, and since about three-fourth of the red army is made up of peasants it is easy to see that there may be an explosion some of these days which will make the Trotsky upheaval seem like a fizzling firecracker in comparison. When this explosion comes it is going to force some of our own exponents of "illiberal thought" to rebuild their thinking apparatus. One way to flatter some middle-aged girls is to tell them they look like Clara Bow. NOTICE INVITING BIDS Santa Ana, Calif., April 9, 1929. In pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, California, adopted April 9th, 1825, 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 11:00 o'clock a.m., of April 30th, 1929, sealed proposals or bids for the furnishing of cementacious gravel from pits leased or to be leased by the said County. Bids must be made on the form provided for the purpose, addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Orange County, California, marked "Bid for the Furnishing of Cementacious Gravel." The work to be done in accordance with the specifications adopted by the said Board of Supervisors, on file in the office of said Board and in the office of the 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 County of Orange, or a bidder's bond for the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him, and in the event of failure to enter into such contract said check or bond shall become the property of the County. 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