. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. the results of his many test plots treated with various fungicides this past summer to control fruit rots. We have asked Dr. Zucker- man to comment briefly on some of his early eaxminations and he has done so as follows: "This year has witnessed a marked increase in the occurence of field rot on many bogs. The losses on late-water Early Blacks are particularly surprising in view of past experience that late- water berries have been relatively free of field rot. Fungicides ap- plied with ground equipment to a i/4-acre plot on a
. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. the results of his many test plots treated with various fungicides this past summer to control fruit rots. We have asked Dr. Zucker- man to comment briefly on some of his early eaxminations and he has done so as follows: "This year has witnessed a marked increase in the occurence of field rot on many bogs. The losses on late-water Early Blacks are particularly surprising in view of past experience that late- water berries have been relatively free of field rot. Fungicides ap- plied with ground equipment to a i/4-acre plot on an 80-barrel per acre late-water bog reduced the incidence of field rot from to ;:;. Converted, these percent- age figures meant a saving of 13 barrel per acre for the grower. In this case, the deficit incurred by picking and screening these 13 bar- rels of rotted fruit would have paid for the additional cost of ; Growers will have an opportu- nity to learn more of his work at the winter club meetings and through articles in the "Cranber- ries Magazine". Sparganothis Troubles Probably the most common question asked of Professor "Bill" Tomlinson this fall is "How do we control Sparganothis fruit worm and is it likely to cause consider- able damage next year?" Massa- chusetts growers have a healthy respect for this small yellow mil- ler with the dark brown cross on its wings after seeing its destruc- tive work this year. It webs up the new terminal growth in the spring like a fireworm and des- troys the fruit itself later in the season similar to that of a fruit worm. "Bill" urges growers to be on the alert next spring at the beginning of the fireworm season. Sparganothis can be controlled if treated at the right time with the right maerials. Growers will hear more on this troublesome pest at the winter meetings. Fall Fertilization We have some timely informa- tion prepared by Dr. "Fred" Chandler which i
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