zjaDDDDDDDDDDDnnnDnnannnDDDnnDnnD 3 2 3 3 3 D D 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY D D D D D D D D D a a a D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D □ D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 3 D 3 D 3 a DDnDDDaDDDDDDDDDDDDaDaDDaaDDDDDn ' "* -- -1 'nil iiM itiiii LIBRARY U '^IVEk^ TV OF ivr-_:£f___?Tis amhekst, mass. PI ANT & soil SCIENCES Li^afiRT VlASSACHUS CAPE COD NEW JERSEY WISCONSIN OREGON WASHINGTON K • f ■' HARVESTING CRANBERRY CROP by new water-picking method in New Jersey. USDA — Soil Conservation Service Photo te 40 Cents COOtD 'SSm *ISH13HWV MAY, 1966 \ DIRECTORY For CRANBERRY GROWERS The CHARLES W.KARRISi Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OVER 43 YEARS OF SERVICE TIRES NO TAXES SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Flotation Tires For Soft Wet Sondy Soil Airplane and other flotation tires many different sizes - 15", 16", 20", etc. 1050 X 16 NEW Smooth Tread Extremely Flexible - Rec. Air Pressure 8 lbs. Sponge Rubber will not $Qy.50 hurt cranberries. 31" hi. ^' 12" wide-Tire & Tube Write or Call for sizes not listed Send check or money order for 25%-balance c.o.d. freight collect Tel. (617) 889-2035—889-2078 Gans Surplus Tire Co. 1000 - Dept. C - Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts Electricity - key to progress In industry as well as the home, electricify has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILIilAMSTOWN IRRIGATION INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc \ 632 Main St. Acushnet, Mass WYman 5-0422 EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bogs and Pumps Means Satisfaction WAREHAM. MASS Tel. CY 5-2000 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Spring Tips For Cranberry Growers Issued hy Massachusetts Cranberry Experiment Station 1. The early spring pests are, :r soon will be, showing up on jogs. These include cutworms, panworms, leafhoppers, fire- worms, Sparganothis fruitworm and weevils. The Sparganothis fruitworm can be detected by careful examination of loosestrife or the new cranberry tips for webbing. Weevils overwinter as adults and are active whenever temperatures reach 70 degrees or above. If these pests are con- trolled in May or June, particu- larly those that have a new or second brood, they very seldom create a problem later in the season. 2. This is a good time to treat brush, poison ivy and brambles on the uplands using one of the brush killers, silvex or 2,4-5-T. These should be mixed with water READ YOUR MAGAZINE DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 rather than oil at this time of year because of the damage to turf. 3. Stoddard solvent or stoddard- kerosene treatments following late water should be completed within 5 days after the flood has been withdrawn or within 8 days if kerosene is used alone. Less damage will occur to the vines if temperatures are below 65 degrees when these oils are ap- plied. 4. Casoron, alanap-3, Chloro- IPC and simazine should not be applied after withdrawal of the late water flood as vine and crop injury will result. 5. Many bogs will benefit from an application of fertilizer, es- pecially where heavy crops are harvested. Some bogs that have had casoron treatments either last fall or this spring may look "hungry" and should be fertilized. Don't forget to touch up the thin or weak spots by going around with a bucket of fertilizer and using it. 6. Get out and walk your hogs, you will be surprised at the num- ber of little things, both good and bad, that you will notice on your inspection trips. BROKER REAL ESTATE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS • 37 Years Selling Cranberry Properties • LISTINGS WANTED 500 .Second-Hanil Picking Boxes for Sale THEO THOMAS MAIN STREET NORTH CARVER, MASS. Tel. 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SU 4-2011 Carrer UN 6-2234 CRANBERRY GROWERS Now Unloading . 1 Carload Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - Also 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our Middleboro yard has been closed as a retail yard. Our complete stock of Redwood will be at our East Freetown yard on and after April 1st. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. End of Cambridge Street (Off Route 44) Middleboro, Mass. GELSTHORPE SPEAKS TO CAPE COD FARM BUREAU AT SANDWICH The Spring Meeting of the Cape Cod Farm Bureau, held at South Sandwich, Mass. on April 20, heard an address by Edward Gelsthorp, executive vice-presi- dent and general manager of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. The meeting was preceded by a family-style covered dish supper. IMPORTANT NOTICE Effective Immediately CRANBERRIES MAGAZINE has a new mailing ad- dress to be used for all correspondence and re- mittances as follows: Cranberries Magazine Box 70 Kingston, Mass. 02360 Deadline for copy will be the lOth Publication date will be the 15th of each month. Attention Growers ! ! for your Spring: weed control we offer water white KEROSENE "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 TWO Mass. Crapberry Station and Field Notes by IRVING E. DEAAORANVILLE Extension Cranberry Specialist We have had some very inter- esting people stop by and visit with us at the Station the past several weeks. Two of our friends from British Columbia, Norman Holmes and Donald May, spent some time with us. They report that the cranberry business is go- ing very well out there and that much new acreage is being planted. They expect the bearing acreage to double in the next three or four years. Another visitor from Canada, Orville Johnson of Ontario also paid us a visit. Mr. Johnson has several acres of bearing bog and is planning to build another four- teen acres in the near future. We had a very interesting and informative visit with two visitors from Africa the week of April 25-29. The two men, Edward Manu-Boafo and Emmanuel Asante are from the country of Ghana. This country was formerly known as the Gold Coast and was under British rule for over 100 years, it became independent in 1957. Both of these men are Senior Technical Officers with the Cocoa Research Institute in Ghana. They are in the United States for a period of three months under the sponsorship of the Agency for International De- velopment. The purpose of their visit was to observe the Agricul- tural Extnsion Education program in action so that they could return to Ghana and better com- municate ideas to the farmers. We gave them the grand tour of the industry and introduced them to cranberries. C.&L. EQUIPMENT CO 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING RAKING FERTILIZING WEED TRIMMING Macliinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Information Gall . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 The month of April averaged two degrees a day below normal in temperature. By the end of the month Early Blacks were starting to "green up" and we estimate that bogs are about 10 days behind normal development. Temperatures were consistently cool throughout the month with the period of the 27th to the 30th extremely cool and raw during the day. Rainfall totalled only 1.51 inches or about Vs of our average at the Cranberry Sta- tion. Nearly 75 percent of the months' total occurred during the last 9 days of the month. We are pleased to ref)ort an increase in the number of sub- scribrs to the frost warning ser- vice which is sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers As- sociation. We have 214 subscrib- ers to date compared to 205 a year ago. The donations to the telephone answering service are also up over last year, which is very good. There are two answer- ing devices at the Station, both are hooked up on the same line so that when one is in use the other will take over and give the message. This save time and in some cases several re-dailings. Up until May 3rd 2 frost warn- ing had been issued. CHOICE OF IRRIGATION SUCTION EQUIPMENT ABC • UTILITY WRITE: W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-1 451 1 E. Osborne Ave. • Tampa, Florida Phone: 626-1154 1001 Dempsey Rd. • Milpitas, California Phone: 262-1000 THREE SS=iS=S=iS=iS=^S:iS=^=SS=!i=^=iS=S&:ii::S=i& USED . CARS Repairs on all makes Specializing in Chrysler-built cars Chrysler - Plymouth Valianf and Simca SALES and SERVICE Robt. W. Savary, Inc. East Wareham, Mass. Telephone 295-3530 READ CRANBERRIES 'Good Faith' Purchase By Cranberry Growers Purchase of a three-acre tract of land adjacent to the Massa- chusetts Experimental Station in East Wareham has been an- nounced by the Cape Cod Cran- berry Growers Association, as a "good faith" gesture to benefit the industry. The land will eventually be turned over to the University of Massachusetts for anticipated ex- pansion of the Experimental Station complex. Growers have benefited from experimental work done at the site since 1910. A proposal has been introduced for the state to spend $100,000 to match available Federal funds for enlargement of the Experi- mental Station's facilities. On March 15, approximately 200 growers from all areas were rep- resented at the State House, Bos- ton, for the hearing of Bill S57 which has been filed by the Mas- sachusetts Farm Bureau for a con- stitutional amendment permitting the assessed value of land used for agriculture, to be based on the land's use and not its po- tential use. ,C=^^=^=^=^s=^^?=^s=i»«tiw&=a=i&=c^^ BULLDOZERS CRANES LOADERS TRUCKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR BOG NEEDS LOUIS LECONTE P & L CO. CARVER, MASS. 866-4402 1965 Best Season For Cape Cod Co-Op Cape Cod Cranberry Cooper- ative, Inc. had a sizeable gain in 1965 crop pool earnings, making it the best season since the Coop- erative started marketing cran- berries in 1950. Members were told at the an- nual meeting the 1965 crop pool earned $16.66 per barrel up 25% from the previous season's pool; that a highly favorable market for all the cranberries the Co-op can get is well assured for '66 and this can be expected to build up in the future. Elected directors and officers for the ensuing year are: R. Bruce Arthur of Plymouth, President; Harold A. C. Bumpus of Plym- outh, Vice-president; Orrin G. Colley, of Duxbury, Treasurer and Clerk; Charles E. Pratt, Robert D. Williams, and Waino E. Wainio all of Carver, Directors. June 25 is Date of Washington Cranberry Field Day The date of the annual Field Day of Coastal Washington Re- search and Extension Unit this year is set for Saturday, June 25th at the Station at Long Beach. The session opens at 10 A.M. Speakers will discuss a number of topics related to cranberry growing. There will be a smoke-baked sal- mon lunch, provided by the 4-H. Growers are asked to attend and bring their friends. Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass., 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages OfRce — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. I Warren R. Arnold, Manager '»^s»~»v#v»v»v»^»<»s»v#^»^^v»^^s< FOUR Issue of May 1966 -Volume 31, No. 1 Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. Application for re-entry at Plymouth, Mass. P.O. pending. FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Compiled by C. J. H MASSACHUSETTS April, although the first full month of spring, began on a cool note, with cloudy days and fre- quent light showers. Although it seemed chilly, the first six days of April were pre- fectly normal for that period of the year. But the period was woe- fully lacking in precipitation. What showers there were scarcely dampened the ground, with so much more precipitation badly needed. On the 8th there were April showers, sufficient to wet the ground, but still not enough to relieve the continuing drought or to fill ponds or reservoirs for spring frost control. Easter Sunday, April 9th was no day for the new Easter finery in the cranberry region. The day was cloudy and raw with a shower in the evening. Although spring seemed to be late this year, that was no hin- derance to spring bog work. A great deal of work was going on, including building of new acreage and bog rebuilding, mostly on a relatively small scale, however. By the 15th the deficiency in temperatures had reached a total of 21 degrees for the month. But of greater importance was the lack of precipitation. One thing, the raw, cloudy nights had meant that frost has been kept down or away. That the drought had not been broken in spite of slight gains in precipitation above normal for January and February, was be- coming evident. A few towns were issuing summer water con- servation so early in the year, so tight was the situation be- coming again. The latter part of the month started with more springlike days and more sun, but the dryness continued. By the 19th, the Mass. hohday of "Patriots' Day," the deficiency of rainfall in 1966 was about three inches. The burning index in the woods was dan- gerously high and on that day there were nearly 300 woods fires in the Bay State. On the night of 21st there oc- curred a fairly heavy shower that recorded .22 of an inch at Mass. Cranberry Station, enough to help slightly, but not really make much impression on the drought. The first real rain of the month took place on the 24th, this being an all-day storm of intermittent but soaking rain. It totalled rather generally about half an inch. There was rain again on the 28th but much less than that of the 24th. It was a cold rain and there was some sleet mixed in. On the last day of April there was again rain. The total jor April was only 1.53 inches as recorded at the Cranberry station, while the av- erage for April is 3.85. There was every sign of the Great Drought going into its fifth year. It could be a bad year for frosts in the state this spring season. Reservoirs and ponds had by iE=a3e=K=&s&:ifcse=a=sg=sa£=s:s£=a=[ei&=i£^^ AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE fir SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 FIVE Hubbard INSECTICIDES FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES AVAILABLE ON THE CAPE FROM R. C. Mossman Horticultural Sales West Bridgewater, Mass. Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Northeast Regrion WATERBURY, CONN. IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frosf control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 no means recovered during the winter from the extremes of last season. Growers were alarmed because of probable May and June frosts and a great number who could have dug extra water holes, even up to half an acre in extent. April had proven to be a cooler as well as drier month, the 30 days ending with a minus 54, or almost one degree a day be- low the norm. This had held back the vine development and vines were still rather cold re- sistant into the first of May. For that reason no frost warning had been issued at all during April. This cold, however, would have a good effect and coupled with the dryness, tends to improve the keeping quality. As of the first week of May bogs were late in development by about ten days. OREGON Most of the month of April was above freezing. There were only three nights with tempera- tures below 32 degrees (April 28 with 28 — April 19 with 27 and April 20 with 28). All of these would have caused injury to the new crop if it had not been for the use of sprinklers. Seven growers in the area are installing sprinklers this spring. These are of the automatic type. The growers are finding that in- termittent sprinkling is adequate for frost protection; that is, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off. This, obviously, is a means of conserving water supply. By the end of April, the buds were well advanced, bud set was good. Growers were looking for a good production year. Roy Peters of Bandon, has pur- chased the Ed Gunswalt property. This is a bog of about seven acres. He plans to triple the acreage with the next two years. — Ray Bates, Bandon MORE Weather News on Page 26 SIX NEW JERSEY GROWERS REARRANGING BOGS FOR WATER PICKING by FREDERICK A. MAHN and WILLIAM H. O'DONNELL Soil Conservation Service, Mount Holly, New Jersey New Jersey cranberry growers are changing to the new water method of harvesting their crop. To make the change from the customary method, however, they have had to divide their bogs into small units. For this changeover, they are receiving technical help from the USDA Soil Con- servation Service through their local soil conservation districts. At present, a bog size of 4 to 5 acres seems best for the type of water picker used in New Jersey. With this size, a crew of 3 or 4 men can pick, float and remove the cranberries in one day. The SCS is helping New Jersey cranberry bog owners reorganize their water management at an in- creasing rate. SCS technicians discuss ideas with the more active growers to keep abreast of man- agement practices so that dike construction and bog layout can be compatable with the new water-picking method and other mechanization taking place in cranberry production. In most dike construction, a coro trench is dug to expose min- eral soil. In this way, the dike has a firm foundation and there is less chance of water seeping under it. Sand is trucked in and smoothed out by dozer to make the dike. Usually before the sand is trucked in, a 2-inch layer of vine growth is removed from the area that will be covered by the new dike. This material is laid aside. After the dike has been built, it is placed on the sides of the dike. In New Jersey this procedure is called "turfing." The turf keeps the sides of the dikes from wash- ing back into the bog. Dikes are normally designed to be 1 foot higher than winter flood Setting aside turf as first step in building a new dii5>^.; YOU'LL BUY 40R Series. Tractor power take- off 4" pump for irrigation and general utility. There's a model to match PTO power with capac- ities of up to 800 GPM. Also available: 30R Series, 3" power take-off pumps usable in the 10 to 40 horsepower range. All avail- able for 550 or 1000 RPM input. ^ 25FA portable pumping unit gives you "across-the-board" volumes and pressures. Pumps 50 GPM at 95 PSI to 225 GPM at 10 PSI on actual 10' lift. Skid unit shown. 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The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify your investment. Fill in the coupon and mail it today. We'll see that you have com- plete information by return mail. FOR SALE 19 ACRES, 6^4 IN BOG Has 2 Good Sump Holes Apply Ted Boatman p. O. BOX 181 BANDON, OREGON Tel. Bandon 347-6125 FMC CORPORATION, FLORIDA DIVISION FAIRWAY AVENUE. LAKELAND, FLORIDA □ Please send me sales literature on Tropic Breeze Wind Machines Q Please have sales engineer contact me CORPORATION ® NAMe_ _TITLE_ VOLTA OIL CO. Distributor of the Famous TEXACO WATER WHITE KEROSENE For your Bof STODDARD SOLVENT Tel. 746-1340 Route 44, Samoset St. Plymouth, Mass. ADDRESS (RFO). «TY JONE. -STATE. PUMPS PLASTIC PIPE SPRINKLERS A complete line of WATER DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT AETNA ENGINEERING CO. Hanover, Mass. TAylor 6-2341 FOURTEEN Cranberry Club Talk by WILLIAM E. TOMLINSON, Jr. (Ed. Note: Charts referred to in this article are printed in the center spread of this issue of Cranberries.) There are several changes in the Cranberry Insect and Disease Control chart this year. I am going to amplify on these as well as on some of the other recommendations that have not been changed but need stressing. Injury by concentrate sprays plagues us some every year. Note No. 4 indicates, I hope, that with concentrate sprays at certain times when the growth is new and very tender and the weather is hot and humid you can almost depend on some evidence of in- jury, no matter how carefully applied. If you realize that some spotting, blotching or redden- ing of new uprights and small berries can occur without ma- terial injury to the crop, you won't need to press the panic button so quickly. You will notice that gypsy moth caterpillars have been added to Note No. 8 with the same count as cutworms. Also in No. 8 we would suggest rather than taking 50 sweeps that you take several sweeps of 25 and average them to get you counts of 50. In this way you can sample more bog more quickly, have insects in less battered condition for iden- tification and collect less debris to have to sort through to find the insects collected. In this same note there is the admoni- tion to make weevil counts when temperatures are at least 70 de- grees. Actually on most any day in the spring when the sun is bright and the wind is not blow- ing hard the temperature in the vines is 70 degrees or more and weevils are active if they are present, so don't wait for the temperature in the shade on the side of your house to reach 70 before checking for weevils or it may already be later than you think. The side benefits of the insec- ticidal root grub applications has been placed in Note No. 9 rather than in the insects controlled by applications. Girdler and tip- worm are more cheaply and just as effectively controlled by other applications. A new note has been added this year (No. 10) which is con- cerned with deterioration of stored pesticides and disposal of unused pesticides and empty con- tainers. Many pesticides lost po- tency or formulations breakdown when stored for any length of the Dormant to Delayed Dormant time, particularly when subjected to extremes of temperatures, either hot or cold. Particularly suspect should be dust formula- tions containing malathion and partially used emilsifiable con- centrate or flowable formulations. When disposing of any unused cencentrate or dilute pesticide or empty containers there are defi- nite rules and regulations of the Pesticide Board that are to be observed. Though as farmers you are not required to be licensed to apply pesticides, you are sub- ject to all other rules and regu- lations of the Pesticide Board. Also of importance to remember is the fact that empty pesticide containers are not empty even though you may have rinsed them out rather carefully. There is always some residue left in them so if you discard them carelessly they not only are unsightly, but they can be dangerous and you are breaking the law as well. Every year after August is well under way the question al- ways seems to come up about what can be used for late fruit- worm or Sparganothis and not get into trouble with residues at harvest on the day after La- bor Day; or how long will I have to wait before I harvest if I apply X pounds of "Y" insec- ticide today? It's on the chart in Note No. 11. You will notice that the Dor- mant to Delayed Dormant insec- ticide and summer flood recom- mendations are strictly grub con- trol oriented in this year's chart. Tipworm and girdler are better controlled by other applications and cranberry scales have not been a problem on care for bogs since the general adoption of phosphate insecticides on the bogs. Many of you have probably noticed that large white grubs are not as well controlled as cranberry root grubs are by the aldrin or dieldrin applications. They can apparently tolerate more than the root grubs can. However, it does control small white grubs and is of value in retarding reinfestation by them, so I feel that it is a worthwhile recommendation. In the recommendations with the V2 inch Growth to Hook Stage you should notice that this ap- plication is recommended as a regular blanket control measure. It is aimed almost specifically at tipworm which you will recall I felt is the cause of more crop loss than most growers realize and to have consistently good production it must be controlled. Gypsy moth caterpillars have been added to this section be- cause they should be controlled while still small and before they destroy the terminal buds. We have added a Hook stage to 5% Bloom category to the chart this year which is aimed at blunt-nosed leafhopper, any in- sects that may have been missed and to get in another shot at tipworms before bloom becomes general and the temptation to spray overcomes your concern for pollinators. Remember, without pollinators you won't get a crop even of you have perfect control of everything from frost to fruit- worm. The fruit rot sprays at 5% Bloom to Mid-Bloom have not been changed. Remember that two applications are necessary for results and that the second application can be delayed and combined with the first fruit- worm application. In this Late Bloom stage we have added girdler to the list of insects active at that time. Under materials in this section we have put back Diazinon for Sparganothis control where you are doing your own ground spraying and for areas where parathion should not be used. Continued on Page 18 FIFTEEN 1966 Cranberry Weed Control Chart This scbedale Is Intended to furnUb feneral rMomme ndatlons. More detailed Information majr be obtained from tbe Cranberry Experiment Station, East Warebam, Ma^sacbosetts. NOTES 1. rEOVTDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE or rccommeDdfttlofM below rtc of qoestloaftblc Tmlae. t. APTLT THE EXACT QUANTmES ot chrnilc*lj rcoommended to meuared u>ckj and ftt the IndJcAted times. One aq. rod eqoAla 1«4 ft aq. One »ere eqo&lj IH »q. roda. S. WASH EQUIPMENT with •o«p uid water ImioedlJitelr alter aainc Bliiac wltb UDmoaU solatloD after oalof hormone type herblddca. ^ BAND WEEDING la often practlc&l wltb acattcred rreen and woody weeda If roota ar« r«moTc4. I. MOWING of Don-woodr weeds help* to prcTCnl ahadlnc uid redac«a accd formation. •. LATE WATER caaaca a feoeral redaction of annual grhott. If held ontll June S. and If tcmperatnrea are blfh. imall brambles are osoallr killed. 7. Kain most follow tba application of Iron salfate, aimastoe, Caaoron and Chloro-I7C within 4 daja, or the bof must be sprinkled wltb water to make them effeetlTe. t. IRON SULFATE (ferrou) in exccaa of 20 Iba. per tq. rod majr kill newlj mI Tinea or matnro Tinea when tber hare been tmadtd within IS months. If 9 paxU of Iron sulfate are mixed with 1 p&rt of salt, rain or sprlnklUif la imiMiwaai j 9. SPOT TREATMENTS are often oecesaarr In subsequent jears aa a foUow^ap to these control incaasrea. 1«. CHLOBO-IPC mar be nacd at 15 lbs. per acre before late water from mid-March lo April 10. CAUTIONS 1. CHEMICALS not refistered for nse on cranberries must not be used. £. SIMAZINE must be sprayed evenly with contlnuoos agitation Dslnf ibe recommended amounts. An overdose may injure vines or crop. Tbin or weak vines and new plantlnfs one week to tbree years old are very susceptible to injury. In the spring use a pre-emergence spray. May be used safely in successive years. 3. VINES SPRAYED WITH Oil. are highly Inflammable. All broadcast treatments are likely to reduce tbe crop and may Increase sensitivity lo low temperatures. 4. CASORON applications by reflation must be at least 12 months apart. 5. Herbicide use makes vines more liable to injury and crops may be reduced. TIMING WEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS February and March SHORES and DIKES 2,4-D — 2,4,5-T - 1 gal. ester brush Idller (4 lbs. acid equivalent per gal.) In 50 gals, kerosene or No. 2 fuel oil. Wet thoroughly. Will control scrub oak, bullbrler, poison Ivy, pitch pine, etc. GREEN SCUM COPPER SULFATE - Distribute evenly on Ice or In bog flowage 4 lbs. of crystals per acre-foot of water. May kill flsh. Cut Grass. Manna Grass, Shore Grass, Aster, Flalntaln, Needle Grass, Nut Grass, DuUchlum, Pitchfork, Mud Rush, Haircap Moss, Royal Fern, Bracken Fern, Sensitive Fern, WUd Strawberry, Marsh St. John's Wort, Summer Grass, Blue Joint, Loosestrife, WUd Bean, Hawkweed, Wool Grass, Cotton Grass, Rag- weed, Fireweed, Spike Rush, Horsetail, Sorrel CASORON - 4*^^ granular. 100 lbs. per acre. Apply In March or early April to avoid high temeperatures. - May be used before late water from mid- March to April 10. (See Caution 4 and Note 7) DODDER, CORNGRASS, WARTY PANIC GRASS, CRAB GRASS CASORON - 4% granular, 100 lbs. per acre. Use just before bud break. SUMMER GRASS CUT GRASS SOME UPLAND GRASSES ON BOG CHLORO-IPC - 2096 granular, 100 lbs. per acre or SIMAZINE - 4Vi lbs. 80% WJ. In 300 gals, water per acre. Apply by May 1. (See Note 10 and Caution 2 and 5). March to Mid - May RAGWEED, PITCHFORKS, WARTY PANIC GRASS, TEAR THUMB, FIREWEED SIMAZINE - 3% lbs. 80* W.P. In 300 gals, water per acre. Apply only from mid-April through first week of May. (See Caution 2). HAIRCAP MOSS, SORREL, HAIRY PANIC GRASS CHLORO-IPC - 20% granular, 100 lbs. per acre. and Caution 5). By May 1. (See Note 10 CORN GRASS, BARNYARD GRASS, CRAB GRASS, TEAR THUMB, FIREWEED CHLORO-IPC - 20% granular, 50 lbs. per acre on first year planting. 100 lbs. per acre on mature vines. Late April to bud break. (See Caution 5). CBLORO-irc - 20% granular, 100 lbs. per acre. Use Just before bud break. POVERTY GRASS, CAREX SPP, WOOL GRASS, SPIKE RUSH WATER WHITE KEROSENE - 600-800 gals, per acre. RUSHES, ASTERS, GOLDEN ROD STODDARD SOLVENT a spot treatment. 500 gals, per acre (3 gals, per sq. rod). Primarily SPHAGNUM MOSS IRON SULFATE - 50 lbs. per sq. rod. (See Note 8). NUT GRASS, CUT GRASS, MUD RUSH, NEEDLE GRASS, SPIKE RUSH, CORN GRASS ALANAP 3-4 gals, in 300 gals, water per acre or 109t granular 80 lbs. per acre. Do not use after first week in May. Best results where bog sur- face is wet before application. Blossoms may be Injured at temperatures under 32^ F after application. After Late Water (When winter flood is not withdrawn) LOOSESTRIFE, CUT GRASS STODDARD SOLVENT - Mix 1 part Stoddard to 1 part water white kero- sene, 600 gals, per acre. Apply within 5 days of withdrawal of the flood. WOOL GRASS, SPIKE RUSH, CAREX SPP. WATER WHITE KEROSENE - 800 gals, per acre. Drain late water May 25. Treat within 8 days when temperature Is below 65 degrees and bog is well Mid -May and June TRIPLE AWNED GRASS SMALL BRAMBLES ON SHORE WATER WHITE KEROSENE - 400 gals, per acre. Apply when temperature is below 65 degrees. SILVEX - 1 gal. ester formulation (4 lbs. acid per gal.) in 50 gals, water, 300 gals, per acre. ROYAL FERN, CINNA.MON FERN IRON SULFATE AND SALT - 9 to I and apply small amount to each plant. (See Note 8). SENSITIVE FERN, FEATHER FERN IRON SULFATE - 35 lbs. per sq. rod or small amount to each plant. (See Note 7 and 8). June and July MARSH ST. JOHN'S WORT, CINQUEFOIL, ASTERS IRON SULFATE - 50 lbs. per sq. rod. (See Note 7 and 8). DITCH WEEDS DALAPON 85% - '/a lb. In 5 - 6 gals, water per 1000 sq. feet of ditch; will control cat-tatis, bur-reed, grasses, sedges, and rushes, or No. 2 FUEL OIL, for grassy weeds, drain ditches and wet thoroughly. SHORES and DIKES 2, 4, 5-T - IVz teaspoons per gal. water or 1 Vi pints per 100 gals, water of low volatile ester (4 lbs. acid per gal.) will control poison ivy, wild cherry, maple sprouts, grapevine, and possibly other broadleaved weeds. Avoid drift onto bogs or DALAPON SS". - 20 lbs. In 300 gals, water per acre, for poverty and switch grass. In the Fall alter Harvest Cut Grass, Blur Joint, Aster, Wool Grass, Cot- ton Crass. Mud Rush, Marsh St. John's Wort. Summer Grass, Loosestrife, Needle Grass, Nut Grass, Ragweed, Sphagnum Moss CASORON - 4'S" granular 100 lbs. per acre. Do not apply until after No- vember 1. Avoid temperatures above 60°F. (See Caution 4) SL.MMER GRASS SIMAZINE - 5 lbs. 80'- W.P. in 300 gals, water per acre; or CHLORO-IPC 20% granular, 50-75 lbs. per acre. Do not apply after November 1. SORREL GOLDEN ROD. WILD ROSES CHLORO-IPC - 20% granular, 100 lbs. per acre. Do not apply after Nov. 1. STODDARD SOLVENT - a spot treatment. 500 gals, per acre (3 gals, per sq. rod). Primarily POVERTY GRASS, SWITCH GRASS DALAPON 85% - 10 lbs. in 300 gals, water per acre. Will reduce following crop, especially on Early Black. Do not apply after November 1. WARNING "All pesticides mentioned in this publication are registered and cleared for the suggested uses in accordance with sUte and federal laws and regalatlon.s. Where trade names are used for Identification no product endorsement is implied nor is discrimination intended." MOST PESTICIDES ARE POISONOUS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAITTIONS ON LABELS. HANDLE CAREFl'U.Y AND STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH CO.'MPLETE LABELS, OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, PETS AND UVESTOCK. iKURl bjr Uie Eltenalon Service. A. A, Spleloian. Dnn tna Dlrtclor. In furlhrr%Ti» ot Acu ot M»y 8 ind June 30 l»H; Ualvtriltj of MuBchuntti. Unllnl StUo Depkrtuicnt of Agrlcullure. and County Extension Services cooperaUng. SIXTEEN 1966 Cranberry Insect and Disease Control Chart This chart Is Intended to furnish general recommendations. More detailed Information may be obtained from the Cranberry Experiment Station, East Wareham, Massachusetts NOTES 1. HOLDING WINTER WATER (1)1 May 20-25 ooncentnlca emerKenM of all Insects and controls false amiyworm, yeltow-headed fireworm and may control or reduce frDltworm. Favors catworm InfcBtatlon. X, BEFLOODING a. Aboat May IS for 10 hoan, controls false armrworm and blosaom worn. b. About June I and 12 for 10 boors controls {reen spanwonn, nnall bla«k- hcaded &reworm, spotted and black catwornu and armT-worm, but Is likely to INCREASE FRUIT ROTS and REDUCE THE CROP. c. AboDt May 12 and boldlnc U> July 15-20 kills all bueets but with the Io«a of the crop. d. Sept. 15-28. Flooding for 6 days every third year dnrlnf this period dlscoarafcs flrdler and blossom worm. 3. Insecticide sprays may be applied by aircraft, Kronnd rig, or sprinkler. 4. EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATES (E.C.) may Injure new growth, bloom and small berries, particularly In hot humid weather. Flowabte formulations Or those with XYLENE type solvents are preferred because they cause less injury. 5. FUNGICIDE CONCENTRATES. Mix fuoKlclde with water In paU or tank until a smooth suspension Is obtained, then transfer suspension to *a"V Use Immediately. 6. FUNGICIDES and COLOR. It may be necessary to deUy harvest up to 19 days to obtain acceptable color when maneb Is used. 7. SANDING and FERTILIZING. Provided blunt-nosed lea/hopper Is con- trolled, frequent resandlnf and fertilizing helps reclaim bogs Infected with false blossom. Regular uniform sanding helps check glrdler and tlpworm. INSECT NET. If 50 sweeps gather more than 9 cutworms, gypsy moth cater- pillars or weevils, 36 spanworms, or S blnnt^nosed le&fhoppen, treatment la necessary. Make weevil counts when temperatures are at least 70*. GRUB CONTROL. Rates of application. (May also control (Ipworm, gtrdlcr and cranberry weevil In year of application). Amomit per 100 ftla. when applied at the rat« of 1,000 gala, per a«re to ftve: FormulatkiD S Iba. 10 Iba. Amotmt of Oranolar Aldrin or Dleldrln to tire; Formolatlon S lbs. U Iba. Aldrin E. C. conlalnliv 2 Iba. per (al. 1 gt. t qta. Dleldrln E. C. oonUlnbic IS Iba. per g^l. 1 1/3 qta. 2 2/3 qta. i% 100 Iba. 10% 50 lbs. :•« iba IM Iba. 10. Pesticides may deteriorate In storage. It b usually not advisable to use held-over chemicals. Always follow regulations of the Pesticide Board when disposing of unused chemicals and empty containers. 11. TOXICANT per acre and Minimum Time — Last Application to Barrest Aldrln OiS lbs. Carbaryl (Sevin) DDT 6.0 lbs. 3.0 iba." . 21 diya . 1 - . 35 " . 1 '• 21 •■ Ferbam 6.8 Iba. Malalblon 2J lbs. M»neb IS lbs. Parathlon 0.8 lbs. 1.0 lbs. 30 dan 3 " 10 - Dl.lzinon 3.0 lbs. Dleldrln 1.25 lbs. 15 - 3t " Timin S Pests Recommendations Dormant To Delayed Dormant ROOT GRUB WHITE GRUB ROOT GRUB WHITE GRUB Apply 10 lbs. actual DIELDRIN or ALDRIN per acre. Dry form may be applied alone or combined with fertilizer up to 10 days before bloom or after harvest. Apply spray as soon as bog is well drained and before the growth Is Yz" long or after harvest is completed. Apply before rain or water In thoroughly if possible. (See Notes 4 and 9) Drain bog thoroughly from early April to May 12. Reflow May 12-July 20. Keep well flooded. If cutworm infestation develops spray CARBARYL (SEVIN) 2 lbs. actual or PARA- THION flowable 1 lb. actual per acre or S?. CARBARYL or lO'?. DDT + 27. MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. (See Notes 2c, 3, 4, 8 and 10) New Growth Up to 1/2 Inch WEEVIL FIREWORMS CUTWORMS SPARGANOTHIS FRUITWORM GVPSV MOTH Spray DIELDRIN E. C. (1.5 lbs. per gal.) 1 pt. or ALDRIN E.,C. (2 lbs. per gal.) 1 pt. per acre; or l"/2% DIELDRIN DUST 25-35 lbs. per acre. ALDRIN or DIELDRIN may be combined with CARBARYL or PARATUION for weevil. (See Notes 1, 3, 4, 8 and 10) Spray CARBARYL (SEVIN) 2 lbs. actual or DIAZINON 3 lbs actual or PARATHION flowable 1 lb. actual per acre; or S'l CARBARYL or 10% DDT + 2'"» MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10) I/t Inch Growth To Hook Stage New Growth Insects GREEN SPANWORM TIPWORM Spray PARATHION flowable 1 lb. actual per acre or dust 10% DDT + 2"" MALATHION 50 lbs. per acre. Apply every year as a blanket control for all insects before bloom. - (Notes 1, 3,4, 7, 8 and 10) Hook Stage To .*^^ Bloom All Insects through Hook Stage BLUNT -NOSED LEAFHOPPER GIRDLER See appropriate control measures. CARBARYL or PARATHION or DDT + MALATHION as for New Growth Insects. 10% DDT + 2% MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. Repeat if necessary. (See Note 7). 5'o Bloom To Mid - Bloom FRUIT ROTS -One application ineffective. Repeat about 2 weeks later or combine with first late bloom spray. 80'"r MANEB or 761 FERBAM 9 lbs. plus suitable sticker in 25-100 gals, water per acre by ground rig; or in 13 gals, water per acre by aircraft. Avoid applying insecticides during bloom if possible. (See Notes 2b, 5, 6 and 10) Late Bloom Repeat in 10 days for Fruitworms CRANBERRY FRUITWORM SPARGANOTHIS FRUITWORM BLACK -HEADED FIREWORM BLUNT -NOSED LEAFHOPPER WEEVIL GIRDLER MOTHS Spray PARATHION flowable 1 lb. actual or CARBARYL 2 lbs. actual or DIAZINON 3 lbs. actual per acre or lO"?. DDT + 2% MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. Make egg count every 3 or 4 days until August 10 on Early Blacks and until August 20 on Howes. 2 unhatched and unparasitized fniitworm eggs to 100 berries calls for treatment. Do not wait for appearance of red berries. (See Notes 1. 3, 4, 8. 10 and 11) Altci- Fruit Set GIRDLER LARVAE 10% DIELDRIN granules 10 lbs. per acre or lO^t DDT MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. (Notes 7, 10 and 11) Sept. 26 To Oct. 1 GIRDLER Flood 6 days (with late berries on vines if necessary). (Notes 2d and 7) '■.\!I pi-slitides mentioned in this publication are registered and cleared for tlie .suggested uses in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Where trade names are used for identification no product endorsement is implied nor is discrimination intended." WARNING ■MOST PESTICIDES ARE POISONOUS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON LABELS. HANDLE CAREFULLY AND STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMPLETE LABELS, OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, PETS AND LIVESTOCK*. Avoid drift cnta forage areas. Do not apply to streams or ponds. PARATHION b extremely danserous. Repeated exposnre to it and other phosphate trpc tnacctleldca nur, wlthoat symptoms, locreu« snsceptfhiUtr to pho«- pliate pobonln;. Stay of! bofs at least 48 hoars after application. Post Parathlon treated bor>- I.MPORTANT: Before using Parathlon obtain a supply of atropine tablets for enier|;enc7 use (obtainable only with physicians prescription). Issued by the Extension Service. A. A. Splelman, Dean and Director, in furtherance of Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914; University of Massachusetts. United States Department of Aerlculture. and County Extension Services cooperating. SEVENTEEN CRANBERRY TALK— Continued Under recommendations you should note that the suggested fruitworm egg count is now 2 unhatched, unparasited eggs per 100 berries and counts should continue on Early Blacks until August 10 and on Howes and other "lates" until August 20. This egg count reflects more efficient materials and methods of control, better prices for berries and the tendency in recent cool summers for egg laying to string out most of the summer with the result that there may never be a count of 3 or 4 per 100 berries but serious infestations develop. After Fruit Set is a new cate- gory for girdler control. This is aimed at the small larvae and either dieldrin granules or a DDT bearing dust may be used. The DDT and malathion is listed, but DDT alone will do the job. To stress the time proven prac- tice of a 6 day flood before Oc- tober 1 for girdler control, we have placed this on the chart as a regular category. This should be done every third year or so, with late varieties still on the vines if necessary. Finally, in the Warning notices that pesticides should be stored in the original containers with complete labels. This label in- formation could mean the differ- ence between life and death in an emergency. This past summer I kept track of the girdler moths caught in the blacklight traps at the State Bog and the Peterson Bog in East Wareham. The flight period was from June 8 to August 19, a period of 72 days. Peak flights were on June 30 and July on both bogs. However, bogs are susceptible to girdler attack as soon as the female moths have mated because they lay their eggs in the trash on the bog floor and if conditions are suitable, larvae will develop starting in June with the first moth and continue until flight ends about mid-August. Farm Bureau In Action By VERNON A. BLACKSTONE Farm Bureau Staff Assistant Farm Bureau's Legislative Bill Number S-177 to extend the mileage of Farm Plates to fifty miles was signed into law by Governor Volpe. This law be- comes effective ninety days after the Governor signs the bill which will be July 28, 1966. The dis- tance that a farmer may travel is the fifty mile radius from his farm. Eacr farmer should deter- mine his outer limits of operation and maintain strict control over this limit. Your Farm Bureau Legislative Agent will continue to watch for any indications which would re- strict use of the Farm Plates as it relates to hauling Cranberries to the processing plant. Senate Bill Number S-57 which is the petition of the Massa- chusetts Farm Bureau Federation for an Legislative Amendment to to the Constitution permitting the assessment of "Open Lands" in- cluding land used for agriculture at a value related to its use was reported out of Committee with an "ought not to pass" report. At the hearing of this bill on March 15th, more than two-hundred Farm Bureau members from the entire state packed Gardner Audi- torium in Boston to indicate their support for this legislation. As a result of this unfavorable report the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Board of Directors decided to de- lay action on this legislation until the next session of the General Court and possibly consider other avenues of completing this project. During the next several months all farmers should make their views known to legislators and constantly remind them of the practical need for this legislation to Masachusetts. Of course, all was not lost by this attempt since we have support of more legislators and focused attention to this problem. The Sales Tax Bill has passed and the agricultural exemptions requested by Farm Bureau were accepted as part of the law. Farm Bureau members have received all the information concerning ex- emptions and the changes to these exemptions. Governor Volpe's office announ- ced on May 5th, that Lorenzo D. Lambson of Southwick, Massa- chusetts has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Lambson, a shade tobacco farmer, is very active in Farm Bureau activities presently serving on the Board of Directors of the Massa- chusetts Farm Bureau and a member of the Budget Committee. In addition to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles McNamara, who serves on the Board of Trustees as an ex-officio member, Mr. Lambson is very interested in the educational and research programs which serve agriculture through the University of Massa- chusetts. It's very important that Farm Bureau work for good legislation at the General Court. However, the watchdog activities of Farm Bureau in preventing bad legis- lation from becoming law is vi- tally important. A very bad piece of legislation to agriculture was Senate Bill S-361 which would permit the taking of farm land including Cranberry Bogs by use of the law of "Eminent Domain" by the Conservation Commission. As mentioned before Farm Bureau is for conservation but they are against laws which would place farmers in on un- compromising position. Bowers and Thompson of USDA report a hormone which when applied to pupae of some insects keeps them from growing up and maturing — causing them "to live out their days as youngsters, without reproducing themselves" — another step in insect control. eighteeh really the berries for. . sprmkler irrigation BEAN. solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimimi gallonage. Special VA" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply COi Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin n AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT m JOHN BEAN DIVISION Lansing, Michigan NINETEEN AMERICAN CRANBERRIES ON DISPLAY AT EUROPE'S MOST IMPORTANT FOOD FAIR Orrin G. Colley, President, Cranberry Institute In Attendance at Opening in the Netherlands (Special to Cranberries Magazine) American Ambassador William Tyler, who represents his country in the Netherland, samples traditional American cranberry juice at the U. S. Food Exhibit of the ROKA '66 International Food Fair in Utrecht which opened a five-day run April 25. At his right is Orrin Colley of South Duxbury, Massachusetts, President of the American Cranberry institute, who came to Holland to help boost cranberry imports from the U.S. American cranberries got spe- cial display at one of Europe's most important shows which opened at Utrecht, the Nether- lands, April 25 for an expected 40,000 food buyers from Holland and neighboring North European countries. Cranberries were a feature of the U. S. Food Ex- hibit sponsored by the U. S. Department of Agriculture as part of the ROKA '66 Internat- ional Food Fair, a traditional Dutch show attracting the food trade from Great Britain, Bel- gium, Denmark, and Germany as well as Holland. Buyers sipped glasses of the sparkling red cranberry juice and sampled America's traditional cranberry sauce as they got acquainted with the zesty cran- berry flavor only recently fa- miliar to North Europeans. Somewhat similar red berries do grow in Northern Europe but are not in the popular category of cranberries in the United States. The cranberry display here represents a concerted American effort to tell the Eur- opeans more about the refresh- ing qualities and festive scarlet coloring of U. S. cranberries. The big push is on cranberry jelly and sauce and the new product — cranberry orange relish. Juice sales promotion, hoped for in the future, awaits European consumer reaction. The U.S. Exhibit, opened by Dutch Minister of Agriculture B. W. Biesheuvel, stresses cran- berries along with five other American food commodities with promising possibilities of in- creased exports from the U.S. to this part of Europe. Also fea- tured are raisins, rice, Florida citrus fruit, poultry and fresh fruits and vegetables shipped by jet airliner from the West Coast, Florida and Hawaii to the Neth- erlands. Cooking demonstrations keyed cranberries to the chicken and turkey on exhibit — a boost for the berries in view of the expanding market here for U.S. frozen poultry. Trans-World Airlines is spon- soring the exhibit of fresh fruits and vegetables — 29 different items all of the perishable type. Sharply lowered air freight rates across the Atlantic prompt the interest in this promotion. The appeal in Europe is the avail- ability of top quality fresh pro- duce all year round, taking ad- vantage of America's agricul- tural and marketing efficiency and its sub-tropical growing areas. Orrin Colley, of South Dux- bury, Massachusetts, President of the American Cranberry In- stitute, was on hand to discuss cranberry imports to the Eur- opean buyers. The Institute, al- ready encouraged by zooming cranberry juice sales in the U.S., notes significant boost of cran- berry sales here in the last year or two. Cranberry imports in Great Britain were double last year what they were the year before. They are also up con- siderably in Belgium. The Apr. 25 show, with its scores of buyers lining up for cranberry samples, puts American cranberries "in touch with the Dutch." FRUIT TALK Insects, too, have their illnesses and their nutritional disturbances so entomologists are studying these weak spots (even encour- aging illness) and then striking the pest at its weakest moment. Bees have been induced to carry disease-controlling antibio- tics to the blossoms when they visit in their polinating rounds to aid set. (American Fruit Grower) TWENTY cutworms ^j^^Y-r^r^ fireworms CARBARYL INSECTICIDE fruitworms Japanese beetles CONTROLS CRANBERRY INSECTS leafhoppers You get better, safer insect control by using SE VIN in your cranberry bogs. SEVIN insecticide destroys cutworms, fireworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetles and leafhoppers, including the leafhoppers that spread false blossom disease. And the relatively low toxicity of SEVIN provides fewer drift and residue problems to humans, livestock and fish. Order SEVIN today. Union Carbide Agricultural Products, 270 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. !Sk.« UNION CARBIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sevin is the registered trade mark of Union Carbide Corporation for carbaryl insecticide. TWENTY-ONE RAINBIRD SPRINKLER HEADS FLEX-O-SEAL IRRIGATION PIPE Aluminum and light weight steel irrigation pipe in all conventional lengths and diameters. Rainbird sprinkler heads for any bog setup. VEG-ACRE FARMS Forestdale, Cape Cod, Mass. Tel. 428-6719 (Supplying irrigation equipment to growers since 1944) The Elizabeth Blueberry The New Jersey Cultivated Blueberry Council, Inc., a non- profit agricultural organization, was organized recently to pro- moted the development of new blueberry varieties. It has just named a variety de- veloped by the late Miss Eliza- beth White of Whitesbog. A de- scription of the variety follows: This cultivated bluebery was developed by Miss Elizabeth White, the famed pioneer of blue- berry culture. Hitherto known as the 3850-A, this variety has been grown successfully as a commercial variety at Whitesbog (N.J.) for several year. HELICOPTER PEST CONTROL ins ^irwaus NORWOOD, MASS. I DUSTING and SPRAYING RAY MORSE & SON. AGENTS TEL. 295-1553 The Elizabeth blueben-y ripens in the mid to late season. It has an unusually long picking season, stating at about the same time as the Berkeley and continuing through most of August. It is a very large berry, about equal in size to Herbert and surpassing Bluecrop. It maintains its large size well and there are only slight reductions in size with each suc- cessive picking. The cluster is very loose and the scar is small. It is extremely easy to pick and no difficulty has ever been en- countered getting these berries picked by hand. The color of the berry is me- dium blue, resembling that of Blueray. Its dessert quality and flavor are excellent. It is very sweet and aromatic. The berry is a good producer, perhaps not as good as Bluecrop, but very dependable. It is a red-wooded variety which ap- pears to have the hardiness usually associated with such similar types as Rancocas and June. It is about as vigorous as Coville and has a form and spreading upright growth pattern similar to that of Coville. TWENTY-TWO The Elizabeth blueberry has done well is solid block plantings. The berries, even in late pick- ing, are well seeded, indicating that its blossoms are attractive to bees. The Elizabeth berry has not demonstrated any weakness in commercial shipments. It has good quality as a frozen berry. It is quite easy to propagate from hard wood cuttings. The Blueberry Council recom- mends the Elizabeth for trial only. This plant should not be planted to very sandy soils. It appears to thrive best on mod- erately peaty soils. Thunder Lake Reports,,, Thunder Lake, Wis. has just received several new varieties of cranberries from Mass., which they will propogate and build up in order to determine their value under Wisconsin conditions. Al- together, Thunder Lake has ap- proximately 50 varieties, which is the largest number of varieties any Wisconsin grower has, and a good many of them are still in the experimental stage. Many of the growers of ber- ries who deliver to Cranberry Products, Inc., Eagle River, Wis., have gone into the use of Chloro IPC for weed control, prior to this year had used little of it. They believe it has excellent pos- sibilities for weed control. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦< READ CRANBERRIES follow the leader Once again Buckner Sprinklers rate as the number one agricul- tural irrigators. When tested for uniform water disbursement, Buckner Sprinklers led the field with the highest Coefficient of Uniformity (CD). Buckner high CU means more uniform crop growth, greater profit per acre. And Buckner design and exacting production standards assure sprinklers with a long, trouble-free life. For only Buckner has the patented, sand-proof GDG Bearing for thousands of extra maintenance-free hours. Only Buckner gives you over fifty years of Buckner sprinkler manufacturing experience. Follow the leader. Irrigate with Buckner— world's leading sprinkler manufacturer. See your Buckner Dealer or write: Buckner, ® INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. BOX 232, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93708 TWENTY-THREE PROVEN PESTIQDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century, COMPLETE SYSTEMS — pumping units, pumps, powder units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) Agivay offers proven pesticides for Complete Crop Protection Place Orders with — HARRY T. FISHER, JR. - Tel. Middleboro 947-2133 Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor of Agway pesticides The best source of cranberry pesticide Helicopter operated by control materials and application service Plymouth Copters, Inc. Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht HARRY T. FISHER, JR., Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 * TWENTY-FOUR Frank H. Cole Prominent in Mass. Cranberry Industry Frank H. Cole, senior member of Cole family of Carver, Mass., prominent in Massachusetts cranberry growing, passed away April 17 at a nursing home in Plymouth. Mr. Cole was 76. His forebears came to America on the May- flower. He was the eighth gen- eration to head the Cole Box Mill operation in North Carver until the business was destroyed by fire in 1947. At that time the business, which consisted largely of the manufacture of cranberry containers was reputed to be the oldest continuous family business in the country, having been op- erated by the Cole family for 250 years. As well as being a cranberry grower and box manufacturer, Mr. Cole served as Carver Select- man from 1928 to 1934 and was a Carver school committee member from 1947 to 1959. He also served as a member of the town finance committee. He was a parishioner of the First Congregational Church of North Carver, in which section he made his home on High Street. He was a life-long Republican and served at various times as chairman and treasurer of the Carver Republican Town Com- mittee. He was a long time mem- ber and former president of the Carver Old Home Day Associa- tion. Among his many charitable in- terests he served as fund raiser for the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth and St. Luke's Hos- pital in Middleboro, Boy Scouts, Cancer Fund and Infantile Pa- ralysis efforts. He also con- tributed to local sports organi- zations. Of late years in semi-retire- ment he devoted much time to world peace efforts. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Flor- ence J. (Shaw) of North Car- ver, a daughter, Helen J. of Washington, three sons, Theron M. of Holden and Springfield, Ohio and Bradford H. of Carver a newspaper reporter writing of- ten on cranberry subjects and Lawrence S., a cranberry grower and former director of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., and six grandchildren. Carleton D. Hammond Carlton Delano Hammond, a prominent cranberry grower of Pt. Independence, Mass died on April 20. Mr. Hammond was 75. Death followed a long illness at Pondville Hospital in Norfolk. Mr. Hammond was born in Wareham and was a lifelong resi- dent of that town. He was presi- dent of the Smith-Hammond Company. He was a long-time member of the Cape Cod Cran- berry Growers' Association. He had attended Wareham schools and was a graduate of Worcester Academy. He attended Onset Community Church. He was the son of the late Irving C. Hammond, an early grower of the Wareham region and very prominent in cranberry affairs. He leaves a widow Jeannette (Hunter) Hammond, a son, Carleton D. Hammond, Jr. of Walpole, who was for many years interested in cranberries and for some years was general manager of the Wisconsin Cran- berry Sales Company of Wiscon- sin Rapids, Wisconsin, a brother, Robert C. Hammond of East Wareham, a much respected and active grower, three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Tatlow and Miss Ethel Hammond both of Pt. Indepen- dence and Mrs. Edmund Staples of New Bedford, several grand- children and several nieces and nephews. Antonio F. Baptist Antone F. Baptist of Middleboro Road, West Wareham, Mass, a cranberry grower, died April 26th at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was 81. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde Is- lands he had lived in Wareham for about 65 years. He was self- employed as a cranberry bog op- erator. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church of West Wareham. He left, besides a widow, Mrs. Fingincia Dos Ris Baptist two sons, Theodore and August, both c1 East Wareham and three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Mattos of Wareham, Mrs. Mary Sox and Mrs. Alice Chenly, both of Prov- idence; 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. HUMPHREY INVITED SPEAKER AT CO-OP MEETING Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey has been invited to address the American Institute of Cooperation meeting scheduled at Colorado State University July 31 -Aug. 3, according to AIC President J. K. Stern, Washing- ton, D. C. Stern said there is a "strong possibility" that Humphrey will speak at the institute's final ses- sion on Wednesday evening, Aug. 3. Some 3500 persons, including about 1000 young farmers and rural youth from 50 states are' expected to attend. Theme of the meeting will be "Cooperatives: Progress by Design." J. W. Hurley Co. • FUEL OIL Water White - KEROSENE - For BOGS (METERED TRUCKS) I 24-hour Fuel Oil Service I [ Telephone 295-0024 I 341 Main St. WAREHAM TWENTY-FIVE Personal Clarence J. Hall, retiring editor and publisher of CRANBERRIES, is taking this opportunity to thank the many friends from all cranberry areas who have written in regarding the change, many to say they felt the mag- azine has been been of great value to the cranberry industry over the past 30 years. Also to those who have ex- pressed best wishes for its con- tinuance and for their willing- ness to send in news which they beUeve will be of great interest to others within the industry. MALATHION "BOMBS" USED IN INDIANA More than 700,000 acres of northwestern Indiana were sprayed by insecticide from four multi-engine airplanes late in April in an intensive effort to stop the westward spread of the cereal leaf beetle into the wheat pro- ducing heartland of the United States and Canada. The beetle, which sometimes destroys entire fields of grain in Europe, was first identified in the U.S. in 1962 in Michigan. It had spread to 47 counties of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio a year later and was reported in 141 counties of those states last fall. The spraying with four ounces of malathion (a chemical well know to cranberry growers) per acre was done cooperatively by the Indiana Department of Natu- ral Resources, the Illinois Depart- ment of Agriculture and the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Washington State Bog Uses Bees for Pollination Dr. Carl Johansen, Washington State University, who for the past four seasons has been studying bees in cranberry growing has reached several conclusions. He finds that tests on the State bog at Long Beach have shown that the pollination of cranberries by bees leads to considerable in- creases in yields. Wind as a fac- tor in cranberry pollination has been highly overated. Development of the use of honey bees on cranberries in Coastal Washington appears to be the most promising way of ob- taining pollination. From the above information it is evident that you can get along with natural pollination, but you will have a higher yield if you have bee hives at your bog during the blooming period NEW JERSEY Wisconsin Order Independent growers and cranberry marketing companies reported sales of 416,503.9 bar- rels, remitting $8,330.08 in as- sessments under cranberry mar- keting order provisions. FRESH FROM THE FIELJ)S Continued jrom Page 6 WASHINGTON There is still plenty of water in the Pacific Northwest, even though April was drier than usual. Rainfall for that month was only 2.63 inches. The total for 1966 so far is 34.03, compared with a total of 40.39 for 1955. April of '65 registered 7.03 inches. Temperature for April main- tained a mean high of 55.77 de- grees, and a mean low of 42.5. The high for the month was 78 on the 4th, but there were four days from the 15th through the' 18th that gave some trouble with frost danger. The temperatures ranged from 23 to 28. Most of the growers in Washington have automatic sprinklers which are set for 34, so it is believed the necessary protection was achieved. With the first of two fertilizer applications going on in May and the process of getting fungi- cide applications, growers are busy and are hoping for good weather for a lot of outdoor work to be done. Although rainfall occurred on 6 of the last 7 days of April, and 9 out of the last 12 days, the month of still must go down in the records as one that was drier than normal. The total rain- fall for the month was only 3.29 inches, which is .12 of an inch less than normal. The rainfall for the first four months of 1966 now totals 12.72 inches, which is .45 of an inch deficient from the norm. The pattern of rainfall during the first four months of 1966 varies very little from that of 1965 and 1964, both bad drought years. In 1965 the quar- ter total was 11.87 inches and in 1964 it was 15.34. May was ex- tremely dry in both of the last two years — only .47 of an inch in 1965 and .36 in 1964. So far in May we have received almost as much rainfall (.27) as oc- curred in the entire month of the two previous years. It was the coldest April in the 3-year weather reporting history at the Laboratory. The mean av- erage was 47.2 degrees, which is 4.7 below normal. The previous record was in 1940 when it av- eraged 47.5 degrees. The mini- mum temperature for the month was 24 degrees on the 1st and the maximum was 80 on the 21st. There were 7 other days in the 20's. There were only 11 days during the month when the tem- perature rose to 60 degrees or above. The winter flood has been drawn from a very few bogs as of the end of April. Most growers are planning on removing water on May 10th. This is dictated in large measure by the low water supplies in cranberry reservoirs. The level of water in reservoirs of most bogs is below normal. The Frost Warning System will be operated as in previous years with headquarters at the Cran- berry and Blueberry Laboratory. Growers get the frost prediction for cranberry bogs through an answering service tape by calling the Laboratory phone. There will be daily messages about an hour after sunset. On days of imminent frost, there will also be messages at noon and at 6 p.m. TWENTY-SIX GUARD AGAINST FRUIT ROT Wl ith muu mmm Excellent Disease Control • Free-Flowing • No Nozzle Clogging • Ideal For Aerial Application • Bog-Proven By Leading Growers YOUR NIAGARA FIELDMAN DA WD W. ROBERTS 223 Bacon Street Natick, Massachusetts 653-7376 TWENTY-SEVEN Spotlight on Suppliers . . PILGRIM SAND AND GRAVEL, INC. The casual driver traveling down Brook Street in Plympton, Massachusetts would probably be unaware that, just a few hundred yards off the road, lies the modern bustling plant of the Pilgrim Sand and Gravel, Inc. In the simple, well-appointed office of this progressive organiza- tion we spoke with Mr. Irving Minott, Jr., office manager, who explained that this young com- pany was fovmded on the preface that "service" is most important in their field. "There are several firms in this area offering sand and gravel" Mr. Minott was quick to mention, "but the service they offer is not always the best. We at Pilgrim have always strived to see that our customers are given the service they have a right to expect, along with quality they can depend on." "We always have at least one hundred thousand tons of washed sand on hand and plenty of equipment to load and deliver it to nearly any point in the state." Pilgrim Sand and Gravel, under the guidance and leadership of its young President and Treasurer Al Giovanella, Jr., supplies washed sand and aggregate to local contractors, concrete plants and asphalt plants in this area. Many towns use Pilgrim's service and the Commonwealth of Mass. is numbered among its customers. They take great pride in the fact that they have never knowingly lost a customer due to dissatis- faction. Mr. Minott explained that Pil- grim has been supplying bog sand to cranberry growers for some time and has convinced these growers that, contrary to the opinion of many cranberry people in this area, washed sand, along with the addition of fertilizer, if necessary, is more economical and effective to use than screened sand. Most important, washed sand does not contain weed seed and is more time saving to use. Well equipped with three dozen dump trucks (both ten- wheelers and trailers), two four-yard load- ers, one three-yard loader and a shovel, they can and will "go anywhere" in order to supply their customers with the finest bog sand. Viev\/s showing one of Pilgrim Sand's trailer dunnp trucks unloading delivery of washed sand at Atwood Bogs, Carver. ^v,\:^^> .^ i»'.- TWENTY-EIGHT CAN YOUR SPRINKLERS TAKE CARE OF EVERY FROST WARNING? Is your sprinkler system in good shape? Is it complete? Do you need more sprinklers? Is everything in shape for frost warnings? PCA loans are helping many cranberry growers get the sprinkler equipment repaired or installed. Sprinkler financing is just part of the service PCA can give you responsible cranberry growers. PCA is inter- ested in providing the money you need for new equipment, sanding, bog expansion, operating and harvesting costs. You'll be interested in the low PCA interest rate, terms up to 7 years and the repayment schedule fitted to your income. With PCA money, you're "prepared for frost warnings." Phone your PCA office this week, and a representative will drive out to your place and explain the advantages and savings to you. No obligation, of course. PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS MAUSTON ANTIGO LUCK MEDFORD WAUSAU TOMAH MARSHFIELD STEVENS POINT BARRON RICE LAKE LADYSMITH BLACK RIVER FALLS PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service that Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant serving South Shore and Cape Cod. Telephones 585-3355 - 585-3366 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS TWENTY-NINE 6sJal5 ISSUE OF MAY, 1966 VOL. 31 -NO. 1 k/^!^^''''^'^^ Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareiiam, Mass. In the last issue of CRANBERRIES, Josh Hall spoke of "the end of our era in cranberries," re- lating to the end of his thirty years as publisher of this magazine. We, the new publisher and editor, would like to regard it as the beginning of our era in cranberries. During the past thirty years this magazine has become the bible of the cranberry industry. This has been no easy task. It will be no easy task to progress from this point — but we're going to try! Our plans for the future include several innova- tions, some of which will be obvious — others not so obvious. You will be seeing and reading pretty much the same types of stories and features that have be- come a part of the cranberry grower's life. In addition, we hope to make CRANBERRIES a magazine of interest to the entire family by add- ing departments for the ladies and, eventually, even to include something of interest to the young people in the family. Needless to say that this can be only be accomp- lished with the cooperation of you — the readers of this magazine. The interest you show in the future of CRANBERRIES will greatly determine the extent of our forward progress. Frankly — we'd like nothing better than to hear from you regarding any idea you might have which you feel would add to the effectivenes of our publication. As you probably noticed in the last issue, we are going to attempt to get the magazine out to you by the 15th of each month. We feel strongly that his will help keep our news items and fea- tures more current and allow both our readers and advertisers to receive their copies during the middle part of the month of publication. For ex- ample, you will be receiving this issue (May) close to the middle of the month of May rather than late in the month or even, as sometimes hap- pens, early in the following month. This may not seem important, but we feel it will make for much better planning. Since this editorial was meant to simply whet your appetite, and since we want some of our plans to be a surprise (a pleasant one, we hope) we'll end it by repeating that we want "our" mag- azine to be "your" magazine. Won't you let us know how you feel about this — soon ? THIRTY Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey How long before the mailman brings your cranberry check? Growers who sell to Dean's Indian Trail get an advance on their estimated crop at the beginning of harvest. They get a second payment when they ship dxiring the season, and a final payment at a later date. There's this, too. Dean's Indian Trail is a well-known, highly respected company. We have strong advertising and merchandising programs designed to seU cranberrry products. And we have a dedica- tion to making them the best. If you'd like to do business with a company like this, write us a note. You'U probably get an ans- wer before your cranberry check! Dean's hvdixmJiwuill p. O. Box 710 • Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494 THIRTY-ONE FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Continued from Page 26 WISCONSIN The southern half of Wiscon- sin was generally frost free by April 8, but several deep areas remain in the north central and north west parts of the State. The top 6 to 8 inches of soil in these areas is frost free but the next 20 to 25 inches contain frost. The deepest frost was 45 inches reported in Chippewa County, 40 inches in Barron, ' 36 inches in Lincoln, 32 inches in Oneida and 30 inches in Douglas and Taylor. Seasonably mild weather pre- vailed on the last days of March with daytime temperatures well into the 40's or 50's and night time readings at freezing or slightly below. The heavy snow cover deposited over the northwest by the storm of March 22-23 melted in an orderly fashion leading to little or no flooding. Rain and snow mixed on March 31 and April 1 mostly affected the nor- thern half of the State with pre- cipitation generally less than three quarters of an inch. Up to 7 inches of new snow fell in the extreme north central coun- ties. The first ten day of April were generally cloudy, windy and cold. Persistent snow flurry and light shower activity with brisk nor- therly winds delayed the advent of spring weather. Daily tem- peratures across the State ranged between lows in the middle 20's and highs in the low 40's on most days. Precipitation from the snow squalls amounted to less than one tenth of an inch at most points. Runoff continued slow without flooding due to the cold, cloudy weather. Alternate periods of cloudy and sunny skies prevailed during the week of the 24th. The weather was on the cool side with night- time temperatures near freezing or slightly below on most days throughout the state. Highest temperatures of about 70 degrees occurred on the 24th and 25th. Between 1/4 and V2 inch precipi- tation fell at most stations pri- marily on the 26th and 27th. Up to 5 inches of new snow was re- THIRTY-TWO ported in the extreme north on the 26th. Additional rain fell on the 29th with the weather turning sunny and cool over the weekend. Cranberry Order Grants $7,350 Wisconsin's cranberry mar- keting order will allocate more than $7,000 for research and frost warning services, accord- ing to D. N. McDowell, director of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. The order will grant $5,000 for cranberry research conducted by the University of Wisconsin horticulture department, and $2,350 for the frost warning serv- ice of the U. S. Weather Bureau. McDowell distributes cran- bery order funds upon recom- mendations by the order's ad- visory committee. Committee members are Bruce Potter of Camp Dauglas, Tony Jonjak, Hay ward, and Donald Duckart, Wisconsin Rap- ids; Keith Bennett, Warrens, and Charles Lewis of Shell Lake. The state's cranberry grow- ers adopted the market order in July 1965, which provides for two cents from each barrel of berries sold to be used for frost warning service and UW horti- culture department research. Dean Foods First Quarter Sales Up, Earnings Down Dean Foods Company earned 46<' per share on sales of $37.3 million dollars during the quarter ended March 31, 1966. Sam E. Dean, Chairman, announced the quarter results at the share- holders' meeting Thursday, April 28, 1966, at the company head- quarters in Franklin Park, 111. Net sales were $37.3 million as compared with $19.5 million for the same period a year ago (up 91%). Net income was $346,00.0, down 18% from $422,000 in 1965. Earnings per share also declined from 57(+ in 1965 to 46(J in 1966. Summary figures announced by Mr. Dean include the operations of Bowman Dairy from January 20, 1966, the day after it was ac- quired by Dean Foods. Also, the figures have been restated to in- clude the result of operations of Liberty Dairy Company, the ac- quisition of which is a pooling of interest. In commenting on the reduced earnings, Mr. Dean pointed to significant increases during 1966 in the cost of raw milk in the Chicago Area. Also, ligation over the announced acquisition of Bow- man Dairy Company continues and Dean consequently has been unable to effectively consolidate the two operations as planned, he said. Sales of Dean Foods Com- pany, exclusive of Bowman Dairy Company, however, "were higher for the quarter over 1965. CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN SERVING THE WISCONSIN GROWERS FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN t DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. 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WEITBRECHT 40 Cents JUNE, 1966 DIRECTORY For CRANBERRY GROWERS The CHARLES W.HARRIS Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IMPORTANT NOTICE CRANBERRIES MAGAZINE has a new mailing ad- dress to be used for all correspondence and re- mittances as follows: Cranberries Magazine Box 70 Kingston, Mass. 02360 Deadline for copy will be the lOth Publication date will be the 15th Electricity — key to progress in industry as well as ■j-he home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. YOUR DISTRIBUTOR \VIIjIjIAMSTOWN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMEUITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 632 Main St. Acushnet, Maas. WYman 5-0422 EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bogs and Pumps Means Satisfaction WAREHAM, MASS Tel. CY 3-2000 Ocean Spray Announces Executive Promotions Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. announces the promotion of three executives: Fresh Fruit Sales Manager, Gilbert Beaton; Stanley D. Benson, Sales and Traffic De- partment; Dale L. Johnson, Mid- western Sales Manager. Gilbert Beaton has been pro- moted to the new position of Director of Grower Services ac- cording to Edward Gelsthorpe, Ex- ecutive Vice-President and Gen- eral Manager. In his new post with Ocean Spray, Mr. Beaton will strengthen communications between the fast expanding company and its grow- er-members. Having been asso- ciated with the cranberry indus- try all his life, he is highly qualified for this position. Before joining the company in 1956, as Assistant Director of Marketing, Mr. Beaton was in charge of growing operations for the John J. Beaton Company; Vice-Presi- dent of Beaton Distributing Ag- ency; Eastern Manager, Eatmor Cranberries, Inc. Effective immediately Stanley D. Benson will assume responsi- biUty as Eastern Sales Manager for fresh fruit. Mr. Benson has DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 been with the national cranberry cooperative since 1957, in the Fresh Fruit Sales and the Traf- fic Department. He came to Ocean Spray from the New Eng- land Sales Company, and was Assistant Eastern Sales Manager for Eatmor. Dale L. Johnson, who is sta- tioned in the Wisconsin Rapids office of Ocean Spray, assumes responsibility as Western Sales Manager for fresh fruit. Mr. Johnson joined Ocean Spray nine years ago when he was appointed Wisconsin Area Manager. Pre- viously he was territory manager in the chemical division of Swift & Company and instructor in the Columbus, Wisconsin school system. BROKER REAL ESTATE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS • 37 Years SeUing Cranberry Properties o LISTINGS WANTED 590 Second-Hand Picking Boxes for Sale THEO THOMAS MAIN STREET NORTH CARVER, MASS. Tel. UNion 6-3351 CRANBERRY PERFUME AGAIN HOW DOES CRANBERRY PERFUME STRIKE YOU ? Well, it struck somebody ! A lab tech- nician from a cranberry experi- ment station and a Boston per- fume maker have joined forces to create a scent based on two parts cranberry base mixed with one part perfume oils. This means a new market for growers. If their product is edible, it might also be perfumable ! (Fruit-O-Scope, American Fruit Grower) Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW Brewer & Lord 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ONE Announcing our NEW LOCATION on LOUT POND, BILUNGTON STREET, PLYMOUTH AERIAL SPRAYING and FERTILIZING Helicopters and Airplanes Fast, Reliable Service AS ALWAYS 11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ON NEW ENGLAND BOGS PLYMOUTH COPTERS, inc. (Formerly Aerial Sprayers, Inc.) THOMAS S. WEITBRECHT (Whitey) Phone 746-6030 SHARON BOX COMPANY, INC. SHARON. MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mas*. Office Phones: Sharon, SU 4-2011 Carrer UN 6-2234 CRANBERRY GROWERS Now Unloading - 1 Carload Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - Also 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our Middleboro yard has been closed as a retail yard. Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. ROUTE IS EAST FREETOWN. MASS. SAUCE PACK UP iN 1965 The annual report of the Na- tional Canners Association, Wash- ington showed that the total pack of cranberry sauce for 1965 was 6,383,441 actual cases. This was above the pack of the preceding year which was 5,946,729. The report is from a summary of all reports to the Association from all canners who packed whole and cranberry sauce. It shows that less than half of the 1965 crop went as sauce. NEW BULLETIN DESCRIBES CRANBERRY WEED CONTROL A new bulletin that discusses the use of CASORONr dichlobenil weed killer for controlling weeds around cranberry plants is avail- able from Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co., Kansas City, Kans. Printed in two colors, the bul- letin discusses the use of the company's CASORON broad spec- trum weed killer. It deals with such things as the application timing, application economy, the weeds that are controlled by this product, etc. Copies of the bulletin titled "CASORON For Weed Control In Cranberries" is available by writing to Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co., Kansas City, Kans. 66110. Attention Growers ! ! for your Spring weed control we offer water white KEROSENE "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 TWO Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by IRVING E. DEAAORANVILLE Extension Cranberry Specialist Personals Drs. Bert Zuckerman and Wes Miller were in Ardsley, New York on May 16 and 17. They were in- vited by Geigy Chemical Co. to discuss their findings on diazinon persistence and breakdown in cranberry soils and water supplies. Dr. Frederick Chandler, Profes- sor Emeritus, left on May 31 for Nova Scotia. Fred will be making a survey of the area, as a consul- tant for the Canadian government, for possible locations to establish cranberry bogs. He will be away about six weeks. Spring Clinics A series of cranberry clinics were held at Hanson the morning of May 24, at the State Bog the afternoon of May 24 and at North Harwich the afternoon of May 25. Prof. Tomlinson presen- ted a talk on spring insects and their control. Prof. Norton presen- ted information on frost protec- tion, irrigation and pesticide ap- plications using low gallonage sprinkler systems. Dr. Cross dis- cused a variety of subjects in- cluding weather conditions and keeping quality. The writer talked about late spring and early sum- mer weed control. Keeping Quality The final keeping quality fore- cast was released June 3 and is as follows: Weather conditions to date give us 9 points of a possible 16 in favor of good keeping quality cranberries. Based on this point system the prospect is excellent for very good keeping quality in the 1966 Massachusetts crop. Also favorable is the fact of very little C. & L. EQUIPMENT CO. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING RAKING FERTILIZING WEED TRIMMING Macliinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Furllier Information Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 frost flooding to date. It would appear advisable, however, for growers to use fungicide treat- ments on bogs which have a ten- dency to produce weak fruit, or to use fungicides where a heavier than normal fertilizer program has been used. If June continues the cold temperature trend, it will fortify the good quality forecast. Frost The spring frost season has not been too active so far, with 9 warnings released during May and one on April 26. This com- pares with 15 warnings for the same period in 1965 and 11 in 1964. These figures include both afternoon and evening warnings. Frost damage has been extremely light this spring with no estimates of any damage as yet. The coldest bog temperatures occurred on the night of May 10 with a range of 16 to 23 degrees and on May 15 with a range of 22 to 27 degrees. With both April and May below normal in temperature, bogs were still retarded and most buds were in the "cabbage head" stage on Memorial Day. Weather Temperatures for May averaged out about 11/2 degrees a day be- Continued on Page 15 "t^^^^- CHOICE OF IRRIGATION SUCTION EQUIPMENT ABC • UTILITY WRITE: W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-1 451 1 E. Osborne Ave. • Tampa, Florida Phone:626-1154 1001 Dempsey Rd. • Milpifas, California Phone: 262-1000 THREE Come on up the ladder with us Things look pretty good for the climb. We've got products that are tops. A fine name in Dean's Indian Trail. A lot of ambition. And a willingness to try new ideas. To a grower this is important. With Dean's Indian Trail you get an ad- vance on your estimated crop at the beginning of harvest. You get a second payment when you ship during the season, and a final pay- ment at a later date. And there's this most impor- tant factor in our program for growers. It links you with a well-known, highly respected company with strong adver- tising and merchandising programs that sell cranberry products. And more each year. Dean's Indian Trail . . . the big new name in the cranberry business. Dean^ IrviUmXrudll p. O. Box 710 • Wisconsin Rapids • Wisconsin 54494 FOUR Issue of June 1966- Volume 31, No. 2 Cranherrxes is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. Application for re-entry at Plymouth, Mass. P.O. pending. Compiled by C. J. H FRESH FROM THE FIELDS May began with more sun than cloudy April, but the minimurh of rain continued. There was a light shower on the night of the 4th, but the drought was still a major worry of the growers. Cool with High Winds Although sunny, the month was still cool and with much high wind, which was a dry wind and added to the danger of forest fires, for which there was a high burning index. On the night of the 4th a warning for frost was sent out from the Cranberry Sta- tion, this being for "probably frost in coldef places. Minimum temperature 20 degrees." No frost developed. Light rain fell again on the 6th and the following night brought a frost warning of "rather danger- ous frost, Minimum 21 degrees." But clouds suddenly came in followed by rain. This developed into the best rain in a long time, 1.81 inches being recorded at the State Bog. HOMELITE PUMPS for Irrigation & Frost Control — TRY BEFORE YOU BUY — also •Homelite CHAIN SAWS •BRUSH SAWS Halifax Power Mower Service Wood St. Halifax, Mass. 293-6416 ALTON B. SNELL May Cool The weather continued cool and unsettled, it seeming to be a repeat of cold April. The minus degrees from average on the 9th was a big 19, or slightly more than two degrees a day. First Real Frost Scare May 9th was one of the coldest on record for that date. On that night growers narrowly escaped a very damaging frost in view of the water shortage. The evening forecast was for "A Very Danger- ous Frost, if the wind dies. Mini- mum 16 to 17. Tolerance of Early Blacks at the State Bog, 21." But the wind fortunately did continue to blow until about 4:30 or 5 until which temperature plummetted. The general average was 20 to 23, but with two lows in cold spots of 17 being reported. It was con- cluded there was actually little if any loss that harrowing night. During the middle of the month there were showers and drizzle, more resembling April than May. None of these was of real conse- quence in relieving the lack of precipitation until the 19th when there was substantial rain. The temperature rose into the 60's briefly, but the month continued to be abnormally cold. On the 20th this had reached a deficiency of 88 degrees for the month to that date. From about the 20th of May the prevailing winds got out of the east and ceased bringing in cool air from over the cold ocean. Continued on Page 12. -— AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 FIVE Bog By-Products for Home Garden and Soil Building by F. B. CHANDLER Professor Emeritus When a cranberry bog is built or rebuilt there are various by- products from the operation which may be useful in or around the home garden, or of value in improving the general soil struc- ture. These may seem to have little or no monetary value at first, but careful consideration will show that there are many ways in which these by-prod- ucts may be used to good ad- vantage. Clearing Land Usually there are many trees that must be removed. If the area is a cedar swamp, the small trees may be used for bean poles, fence posts, etc., in gardening. The large trees have many uses, such as furniture and shingle:. The more common types of trees found in bog areas are ever- greens and hardwoods. If small evergreen trees are cut in the fall or early winter they may be sold as Christmas trees, larger evergreens make good box logs. Some of the boughs may be used to protect shrubs from heavy snow or winter injury. Small hardwoods can be sold as pulp- wood and the larger trees used for fireplace logs or lumber. Any stones that are removed may be used in rock gardens, stone walls, fireplaces, walks, terraces, etc. Levelling When levelling or grading the bog there may be some excess peat, this can be used in various ways either commercially or around the home. It can be in- corporated into sandy soils to increase the organic matter, used when planting shrubs, ap- plied to foundation plantings, mixed with sand or other light soils for potting soil, or baled and sold. The sod or turf may be cut into squares and piled around flumes, culverts or dikes to prevent soil erosion. The turf may also be used on steep slopes as a form of retaining wall. Bog Maintenance The general maintenance of the bog includes the periodic clean- IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for irosf control and irriqafion SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plosfic Pipe and Flffings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 ing of ditches. The material re- moved niay be peat or a mix- ture of sand, peat, muck and other decayed matter. The ditch cleanings may be used as land fill or in many of the ways de- scribed in the paragraph above. Pruning is another cultural prac- tice that is done on many bogs. The vines removed by the prun- ing operation may be used as a mulch to prevent winter dessi- cation or heaving in perennial gardens. These vines may also be sold for use as planting stock for new bogs. Harvesting After harvesting, the bog should be flooded. The water aids the vines to recover from the mech- anical damage caused by the har- vesting operation. Berries lost in harvesting and dead leaves and vines that have accumulated on the bog surface will float on the water. This debris is called "trash" and should be removed. If allowed to accumulate on the bog it provides an ideal location for insects to overwinter, causes surface root growth which dries out easily and is generally detri- mental to the vines. The "trash" may be used as a mulch or com- posted and used in gardens. There is one person in Massachusetts that collects this bog "trash," composts it and sells it in quantity. People in other sections are selling these By-Products to gar- deners to improve the soil. If you will write me at the Cran- berry Station, East Wareham, Mass. telling me how you are selling — bulk or by ton, price etc., I will keep a record and let others know about it. New Publication The following recent publication is available free for the writing. Maine Blueberry Recipes. Avail- able from Cooperative Extension Service, University of Maine, Orono, Maine. SIX "WHITEY" WEITBRECHT CONSIDERS HIS BOGS A LABOR OF LOVE by DONALD CHARTIER Thomas Stone Weitbrecht literally "flew" into the cranberry business. "Whitey," as he is known to most people, for many years operated an aerial spraying service covering the area from New Jersey to Canada, and using as its base the Marshfield airport which Whitey owned and operated for many years until he sold it in 1963. Since the sale of the airport, Whitey has limited his spraying activities to the Cape area and has been successfully servicing some of the leading growers, large and small, throughout this section of the country. It was through this work that he became interested in cran- berries. It was now not just a matter of spraying bogs for insect control. It was fast becoming a labor If love for Whitey and he made it a point to learn all that he possibly could about the in- dustry which he was servicing. After attending many meetings of cranberry growers and seeing what a "great group of people" they are, Whitey decided that he would look into the possibility of buying a bog of hi-^ own. But, first let's find out a bit more about Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht. Born in Montana some forty-six years ago, he mi- grated to the East at an early age. In 1935 he joined the United States Coast Guard where he be- came a pilot and served with this organization until 1947. In 1940, while stationed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York, Whitey married Miss Catherine Kohan. They are the parents of tv/o children, a son, Thomas Jus- tin, 24, who is currently employed as a mechanic, and a daughter, Lana Lee, 18, who graduates this month from Cambria Heights High School in Carrollton, Penn- sylvania. In 1963, Whitey bought a three acre bog from Colburn Wood, Jr., Section of the Weitbrecht bog showing sprinkler system. Note portion of the Weitbrecht house showing at center right of photo. SEVEN Weitbrecht house at left, helicopter hangar just visible at center and pump house and garage at extreme right of photo. Taken fro:^ oppo^i+e shore of Lout Pond, Plymouth, /\Aa"~.s. Close-up view of pump house. "Whitey" shown standing beside ^^^^^ his Bell helicopter, in front of l^i^"* hangar. EIGHT built a very handsome ranch type home nestled in a pine grove, overlooking Lout Pond in Plym- outh, Massachusetts. In addition to the Weitbrecht home, and lo- cated in the same area, are a garage, pump house and the second most important building on the grounds, the hangar which houses the specially-built Bell helicopter with which Whitey earns his livelihood, as we men- tioned earlier in this article, spraying cranberry bogs. Whitey told this writer that his yield last year was approximately 100 barrels per acre. He added, "We sanded the bogs this spring and expect a better crop this year." He has a temporary sprinkler system on one section of the bogs at the present time and is currently making plans to install a permanent sprinkler system for the entire bog. "I'm a great believer in the sprinkler method of frost protection," he stated. The bogs are planted with Early Blacks and Howes and, as Whitey put it, "a few gone native." For insect control he uses para- thion which, needless to say, he sprays himself. Regarding the spraying of chemicals for insect control, he emphasized that he is seriously concerned about the problems encountered by the apiary men. It seems that many bog owners believe that it is necessary to place the hives as close as possible to the bogs for best results. "In doing so," Whitey states, "they risk the loss of many valuable bees and even, with the use of certain types of chemicals, the entire hive." He has been told by the people who raise bees that it is not necessary for the bees to be within a few feet of the bogs as they have been shown to travel some distance to the bog. Whitey mentioned that his hives are several hundred yards from the bogs and he has had no problem with them being placed that far away. Since he has been engaged in the areial spraying of bogs for some 12 years, he knows of what he speaks. "Bog owners who place their hives close to the bogs make it difficult for the helicopter or plane to do the best possible job since it must "skip" the area closest to the hives so as not to spray the chemical too close to the hive. This leaves the bog area closest to the hives either unprotected or not well enough protected." He stated that he hopes, in the near future, to "meet with other spray men and apiary men and bog owners in order to try to arrive at a solution to this prob- lem, which is more serious that most bog owners realize." In addition to the installing of a permanent sprinkler system, Whitey's plans include expanding his acreage to ten acres as time goes on. This he feels, "is about all that can be efficiently handled on a part-time basis." Whitey is fortunate in that his charming wife Catherine is very much interested in both the cran- berry bogs and the aerial spray- ing business and is very helpful to him in his work. Mrs. Weit- brecht is also a licensed pilot and has a great deal of flying time to her credit. After the cranberries are put away for the season, Whitey heads south with Mrs. Weitbrecht to — where else? — Florida where he indulges in his very favorite pastime — deep sea fishing. All is not play while he is in Florida since he spends some of his time as a flying instructor with the Burnside-Ott Flight School. When asked about his hobbies he included bog work as a "hobby," not that he does not take it seriously, but rather that he enjoys the work so much that it's more like a hobby than a job — and it's a pleasant change from his regular line of endeavor. In summing up his feelings about being a new bog owner, Whitey remarked that he found "something about the bogs that is peaceful and tranquilizing," and and that he hopes to be able to stay in the business for "a long time to come." To this may we say — "we hope so, too, Whitey." Farm Bureau to Show Liquid Fertilizer Application on June 20 A demonstation meeting on equipment and methods of ap- plying liquid fertilizers through irrigation systems will be held June 20 at 6:30 P. M. at David Mann's bog, Head-of-the-Bay Road, Buzzard's Bay, Massa- chusetts. The Mass. Farm Bureau is the sponsoring agency and will place directional signs for visitors unfamiliar with the location. VOLTA OIL CO. Distributor of the Famous TEXACO WATER WHITE KEROSENE For your Bog STODDARD SOLVENT Tel. 746-1340 Route 44, Samoset St. Plymouth, Mass. PUMPS PLASTIC PIPE SPRINKLERS A complete line of WATER DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT AETNA ENGINEERING CO. Hanover, Mass. TAylor 6-2341 NINE (isso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. Cranberry Clinic Notes The staff of the Cranberry Ex- perimental Station in East Ware- ham, Massachusetts, held a series of three cranberry clinics on May 24, and 25. Your publisher and editor were able to attend the meeting on May 25 at the Ocean Spray Pack- ing Plant in North Harwich. Following are a few jottings made at this clinic. When we arrived. Prof. Bill Tomlinson was speaking of possible trouble with girdler on bogs which were not re-sanded or on which trash was allowed to accumulate. He said he'd been asked about possible overdosing when using sprinklers to apply chemicals. The answer was that there has been no indi- cation of injury or harm and that there was plenty of leeway. Also mentioned was that anything rec- ommended by the USDA can be applied through sprinklers as long as proper care is taken when handling these chemicals. Bill emphasized that Malathion should not be used against spag . . . since they thrive on it. Instead Diazinon is good. After Bill had answered questions from the audience, "Dee" Demoranville, who acted as a sort of master-of- ceremonies for the meeting in- troduced Stan Norton who spoke on low gallonage sprinkler sys- tems. Stan stated that, as far as he has heard, most sprinkler users are very much satisfied with them. Used in time (which seems to be the key phrase) they offer good protection. Since the plants are now more tender, they need more protection. Growers must "stay on top" of the temperature situation — know the temperature at all times and not wait until the tolerance is reached before using sprinklers. Stan mentioned the importance of irrigation at this time of year. He suggested that growers not start too late. Take soil samples and moisten if necessary — no less than V2 inch per application. He said that sprinkling for one hour once or twice a week is not enough. Should apply V2 inch twice a week if you have a deep- root system. Stan made a passing mention of a new fertilizer being manufactured at the Bridgewater, Mass. plant of the Farm Bureau. It has been used on four acres of thi: State bog. He said we'd be ilea ring more about this at a later date. Asked what had the best effect on fungi — irrigation in the early morning or in the late evening, Stan said that, perhaps, the late evening irrigation was more fav- orable, but that it was question- able. On applying fungicides through .sprinkler systems Stan explained the following formula: In order to assure that you have cleaned the fungicides out of your system after spraying do the following: with the system operating under full pressure, put in Fermate for a few seconds and figure the length of time it takes to get to the last sprinkler head. Then, put fungicide into the system and, after the fungicide has been ap- plied, allow the system to run water for the same length of time it took to get to the last head. Irv Demoranville, Cranberry Specialist at the East Wareham Station, spoke of the control of weeds. He stated that new weed killers can not be used after late water, due to vine injury. He sug- gested oils and that owners get bogs drained thoroughly before using weed controls. After water has been withdrawn you have eight days during which to use kerosene. No longer than that and, if possible, less than eight days is better. If you use a kerosene-Stoddard mixture, use only up to five days after withdrawing water. Remem- ber that temperature is also a factor. Bogs are more sesitive to temperature changes after appli- cation. Oils may be used until new growth starts. On thin areas it is recommended that a light applica- tion of kerosene — not over 400 gallons to the acre before V2 inch growth of new grass. A fine spray with pump can is recommended. TEN No iron sulphate should be used on newly-sanded bogs within 18 months. Fuel oil should be used in dry ditches. Dalapon in stand- ing water as long as weeds show through the surface. This is no good on floating weeds, however. It is a good time to use Silvex on brambles on shore. Use one gallon Silvex to 100 of water sprayed wet at the drip stage. For switch grass on shore try Dal- apon — twenty pounds in water to the acre. Use Stoddard on grass after late water. The quicker it is put on after late water, the better the results. To conclude the program. Dr. Cross, Director of the Cranberry Experiment Station in East Ware- ham, touched on the benefits of the sprinkler system of frost con- trol and irrigation and the outlook for the cranberry crop in 1966. On sprinkler systems. Dr. Cross reiterated what he has said many times and what growers have been learning for themselves recently — that sprinklers have pfoven their effectiveness and are fast growing in popularity throughout the cranberry growing areas. Dr. Cross also explained that the difference between the 1965 estimated yield of 650,000 barrels and the actual yield of 745,000 barrels was, at least in part, due to the increased use of sprinklers. It is estimated tha'E there will be possibly 5000 acres in Massachusetts under sprinklers by summer this year. Regarding the 1966 outlook for the cranberry industry, Dr. Cross said quite confidently, that this area is capable of producing an all-time high crop. He said that barring frost within the "next three weeks" — the yield could pass 900,000 barrels. He also stressed, as did Stan Norton, that the grower not wait until he is within 2 or 3 degrees above tolerance to begin sprink- ling. Waiting too long in order to save water may not allow suitable protection. Dr. Cross also sug- gested the use of smaller nozzles Continued on Page 23 Cutting the ribbon to open Ocean Spray's new Cranberry House in the Tedeschi Shopping Center, Hanover, are, center, left to right, Ralph D. Tedeschi, president, Tedeschi Realty Corporation; Edwin T. Moffitt, Ocean Spray's Director of Retail Sales; far left, Mrs. Hazel Porter, assistant manager, and far right, James E. Gotham, Jr., manager, Hanover Cranberry House, and back row left, Mrs. Frances Florinda, manager of the Onset Cranberry House. The opening ceremony was Monday, May 23. '^ Cranberry House '^^^ cranberry red nbbon was cut Opened In Hanover, Mass. The second Cranberry House to be opened by Ocean Spray Cran- berries, Inc., within a year was launched oflflcially on Monday, May 23, in Hanover, Mass. It is the third in the Southeastern Massachusetts resort and cran- berry areas now being operated by Ocean Spray. The fourth Cranberry House will open in Falmouth in early June. The new Cranberry House is located in the Tedeschi Shopping Center, on Route 53, adjacent to the Boston-Cape Cod Expressway, Routes 128 and 3, and to 139, South Shore resort area route. Edwin T. Moffitt, Director of Retail Sales for Ocean Spray, was host at the opening ceremonies. by Ralph Tedeschi, President of Tedeschi Realty Corporation, Rockland. The new Cranberry House, like its predecessors in Onset and Orleans, Mass., features cranberry specialties in its lunch and dining areas, at its bakery and in its gift shop. The Cranberry Houses are proving highly effective in promoting new cranberry products and new cranberry serving ideas, according to Mr. Moffitt, with resultant benefits to both cran- berry growers and the cranberry growing area in general. James E. Gotham, Jr., of Middleboro, is the manager of the Hanover Cranberry House. Mrs. Donald F. Porter of Hanson, is assistant manager, and Mrs. Claire Haney of Whitman, is fountain manager. The head cook is Donald Berry of Weymouth. ELEVEN FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Continued from Page 5 They turned suddenly southerly, bringing up tropical air. Tem- peratures rose at times into the 70's. But there were also humid days, the first of 1966. Good Rainfall For May May 28th brought the heaviest rain in many a moon, a good soaker which poured down stead- ily almost all day and the best part of this was the rain was heaviest where it was needed in New England, particularly in the cranberry area. A total of 2.27 inches was recorded at the Cran- berry Station, East Wareham. But at Orleans on the Cape, more than three inches fell and it was also heavy in the Kingston-Han- over area. Total for the month as recor- ded at the Station was 6.20 inches. This was just about double the normal rain for May which is 3.18 inches. No Spring Frost Loss On the night of May 30th. Dec- oration Day, there was a frost warning, but clouds hung around most of the night. There had been many nights when the fore- cast had figured around 30. Thero were no frost losses put down for May as was the case for April. There remained June to get through as far as frosts were concerned. However, in this cold spring of frequent cloudiness the crop development was still about two weeks behind. But with no frost loss and the excellent precipita- tion the month of May went down in the book as good for cran- berries. Bud "Terriffic" The bud was described as "ter- riffic," expectations were becoming sounder for a big crop this fall, in spite of the fact 1965 had brought the third largest on rec- ord for Massachusetts. NEW J E RS EY Record Frost Injures Most Blueberries The month of May was a bad one for blueberry growers. An historic frost on the night of May 10-11 was very damaging to the HAIL IS ON THE WAY WATCH OUT, MR. GROWER ^ Protect Yourself Against Loss Our neu^ policy protects the berries and vines against hail and fire from the time the water is off in the Spring until after harvest. Stop worrying — buy Hail Insurance CRANBERRY RATES ARE LOW For further information write or call: ALVIN R. REID INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Main Street, Hanson, Mass. :i93-6336 293-6441 early blueberries which were in the peak of bloom. Cool rainy weather during the pollinating period also was adverse. Tem- peratures in some blueberry fields went as low as 16 degrees un- officially. On the upland, at the Cranberry and Blueberry Labor- atory, a low of 26 degrees was recorded in the weather shelter. This was the lowest temperature ever recorded during the entire month of May in the 37-year re- cording history at this site. For- tunately cranberries escaped damage as most of the bogs had the winter flood on and early drawn bogs had sufficient water for flooding. The mean temperature for the month of May was 59.2 degrees, which is 3.6 degrees below nor- mal. Anxious Time for Cranberry Growers The end of the month was an anxious one for cranberry growers. There were frost calls on the nights of May 29th, 30th, 31st, June l?;t and 2nd — temperatures on cranberry bogs ranged from the lowest of 27 degrees on May 30th to the highest of 38 degrees on May 29th. It is believed that damage from these frosts was very light as most growers had ample warning and the supply of water was adequate. Plenty of Rain May was a very rainy month. There was rain on 13 days and the total rainfall for the month was 4.79 inches, 1.02 over nornial. So far in 1966 the total rainfall adds up to 17.51 inches. This is considerably better than the first five months of the past two drought years; 15.70 in 1964 and 12.89 in 1965. As a result of this rainfall, water supply on most cranberry properties appears to be ample although there is still a lot of catching up to be done to make up for the accumulated deficiency over the past three years. Bogs Behind Normal As of today, June 3rd, cran- berry growth is considerably be- ing the normal stage for this time of year. Most bogs drawn on May 10th have very little new growth of uprights. TWELVE A PROGRESS REPORT OF TRACE ELEMENT STUDIES ON CRANBERRIES by PAUL ECK, Associate Professor of Pomology Department of Horticulture and Forestry Rutgers, the State University, New Brunswick, N. J. Talk presented at the 95th Annual Winter Meeting of the American Cranberry Growers' Association, Pemberton, N. J. Little information on the re- quirements or the response of the cranberry to the trace elements iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), boron (B), or molybdenum (Mo) is available. Before any effort is made to de- termine the critical levels and re- quirements for these elements in the cranberry, it was considered desirable to first test for a re- sponse to these elements in the field. More detailed experiments in controlled sand culture studies would then be planned for those elements showing field responses. Experimental Procedure Two years age, field experi- ments were initiated on a com- mercial cranberry plantation in Burlington County. Six trace elements at two levels (none and added) were applied in a facto- rial design in the following forms: Table 1. Trace element source and amounts added to cranberries (1) ppm of Source Ibs./A. element NaFe chelate 50 3.0 Na2Zn chelate 7 0.5 Na2Mn chelate 1.67 0.1 Na2Cu chelate 1.54 0.1 Na2B4O7.10H2O 8.8 0.5 Mo03 0.32 0.1 (1) Zero level = no trace element added. Iron, zinc, manganese and cop- per were added in the form of commercially available chelates. (2) Boron and molybdenum were applied as oxides. The dry form of trace elements was mixed with talc and spread on the plots by hand. Total number of berries, weight of berries, cup count, grams per berry, and per cent fruit rot were recorded at harvest. Results and Discussion Effect on total nuviher of ber- ries harvested. Data showing a significant interaction between boron and molybdenum for total berries harvested for the 1963 and 1964 seasons is shown in Table 2. (2) Courtesy of Geigy Agricul- tural Chemicals. Table 2. Cranberries harvested per sq. ft. for 1963 and 1964 (Average of 16 plots). Treatment 1963 1964 -B-Mo — B + Mo + B — Mo + B+MO 79 95 99 85 76 111 96 93 The smallest yields in both years occurred in the plots re- ceiving no B or Mo. Increasing either B or Mo while the accom- panying element remained at the low level resulted in a positive yield response. Increasing both B and Mo had a relatively smaller effect on yield. One possible ex- planation for this interaction be- tween B and Mo may be in the competition for uptake by the plant since both these elements are absorbed as anions. Data from the second season shows that added Mo had the greatest effect on yield when low B was present. The trace elements play an im- portant role in the enzyme sys- tems which are involved in en- ergy transformations, and assimi- lation processes which occur in the plant. Boron, for example, is believed to be important in pollen physiology and therefore may have a direct bearing on fruit set. Also, it is known that B is in- volved in the translocation of sugars in the plant and may therefore influence berry develop- ment directly. Molybdenum is believed to be involved in nitro- gen transformations within the plant, and therefore levels may become critical in areas of max- imum nitrogen assimilations as occurs in the newly pollinated cranberry flower. No evidence exists, however, of the interaction of these two elements within the plant. The present data on the cranberry suggests that some in- terrelationship as effects fruit set and/or berry development may exist between B and Mo. Effect on berry yield and weight. Significant interactions between B and Mo were also observed in the weight yield from the treatment plots. In addition, a significant interaction between Mn and Cu was observed (Table 3). Table 3. Total weight of berries harvested per sq. ft. for 1963 and 1964 (Average of 16 plots). Treatment Grams per sq. ft. 1963 1964 — Mn — Cu — Mn + Cu + Mn — Cu + Mn+Cu 70 87 66 69 61 67 84 89 A balance between Mn and Cu appears to be important as in- fluences cranberry production. When either Mn or Cu were in- creased when the other element was kept low, yields were de- pressed, however', when both Mn and Cu were increased, yields went up. Manganese takes part in many oxidation-reduction reactions within the plant, and is believed to be involved as a cofactor in specific enzyme systems respon- sible for certain energy transfor- mations. Copper is believed to be involved in the respiration proc- esses and related in some way to chlorophyll synthesis or function- ing. Several copper-containing enzymes have been found in plants. The existence of an im- portant balance between these two elements in the plant has never been demonstrated. It is known that toxic quanties of THIRTEEN la WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole crew required for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable record for operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify your investment. Fill in the coupon and mail it today. We'll see that you have com- plete information by return mail. FMC CORPORATION, FLORIDA division FAIRWAY AVENUE. LAKELAND. FLORIDA □ Please send me sales literature on Tropic Breeze Wind Machines □ Please have sales engineer contact me CORPORATION ® NAME- -TITLE. either of these elements can, occur in plant tissue. There may bt^ a buffering effect by these two par- ticular elements upon one another within the plant thus preventing a toxic response. Another theory could involve an antagonism be- tween the two elements which would be manifested in the rela- tive uptake of the ions. Effect on berry weight. A significant interaction in the weight per berry was observed between Mn and B treatments (Table 4). Table 4. Weight of berry in gms. /berry for 1963 and 1964 (Average of 16 plots). Treatment 1963 1964 -Mn-B 0.81 0.84 — Mn + B 0.74 0.81 + Mn — B 0.77 0.79 + Mn+B 0.79 0.8? ADDRESS (RFD). _ZONE- -STATE. An elemental balance between Mn and B appears to be the im- portant factor in determining the weight of the individual cranberry fruit. When both Mn and B were low or high, the largest fruits resulted. Again the possible inter- relationships between two trace elements appears to be the most important factor to consider. If we assume that field grown cran- berries possess low levels of the trace elements essential to plant growth — levels perhaps even at the critical stage — than alteration of the existing balance between the different elements may be a critical factor in evaluating the response of the cranberry to minor element applications. Conclusions Sufficient responses to trace elements have been shown to warrant a more detailed examina- tion of the reactions and inter- actions that have occurred. Crit- ical levels and optimum ranges and balances need to be deter- mined for those trace elements which have given field response. Concurrent with this type of re- search, a survey of commercial plantings for trace element con- tents would be valuable. FOURTEEN FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous AAoulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS — pumping units, pumps, power imits, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly WIthrow, Minnesota) MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 low normal, with the first half of the month cool every day, a warm spell between the 20th and 25th and then cool again the last 3 days. Precipitation for the month was a very pleasant surprise with a total of 6.20 inches. This is nearly double the 30 year average at the Cranberry Station. Over one-half of the total occurred in two storms, the heaviest on May 28 with 2.27 inches and the other on May 19 with 1.56 inches. The rainfall was heaviest on Cape Cod and extreme southeastern Massa- chusetts, Boston having about 1 inch total from both storms and only 2.66 inches for the entire month. We have to go back to December 27 and 28, 1964 to find a storm at the Cranberry Station with more precipitation than the 2.27 inches recorded on May 28 and 29 and all the way back to May 1963 to find a month with larger total precipitation. Insects Insect activity has been light so far due to the cool spring. A few blossom-worms, cut worms and fireworms are showing up and Sparganothis fruitworm and tip worm are just getting started. A few gypsy moth caterpillars were found on a bog in Carver the other day. 1965 Production Over A Million Barrels Report of Tony Briggs, Man- ager of the Cranberry Market- ing Committee to handlers show that 1,399,956 barrels were acquired in the crop of last fall, and of this a total of 309,- 013 barrels sold fresh, 1,010,- 169 went to processing and the shrinkage totalled 80,774. The total going to processing has steadily increased during the same period. J. W. Hurley Co. | • FUEL OIL 1 Water White | - KEROSENE - | For BOGS { (METERED TRUCKS) [ 24-hour Fuel Oil Serrice I Telephone 295-0024 341 Main St. WAREHAM The total on hand on May 1 was 110,350 barrels processed and in freezers 314,166 barrels for a total of 424,516 barrels in the "pipe lines" for the start of the marketing season of 1966. FIFTEEN CRANBERRY FERTILIZER CHART (REVISED FEBRUARY 1964) This chart should be considered as a guide or a tool suid should be used only with judgment. Some bogs have high production without the use of fertilizer while others have low production in spite of fairly heavy appUcations of fertilizer. More detailed information may be obtained from the County Elxtension Service or from the Cranberry Experi- ment Station, ELast Wareham, Mziss. General Notes 1. GOOD DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION are essential for best re- sponse from fertilizer. Many bogs are operated too wet. 2. OFF-COLOR similar to nitrogen deficiency may be caused by insect or disease injury. 3. BEST QUALITY FRUIT will be obtained with a 1-2-1 ratio. Where vine growth is desired, a 1-1-1 ratio may be used. 4. APPLY DRY FERTILIZER ON DRY VINES ONLY. Careful hand spreading gives the most selective application. Split applica- tions usually give better results but the benefit may not justify the added cost, unless it is a heavy application. 5. UREA AND DI-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE may be applied with insecticides. Urea supplies only nitrogen, therefore phosphorus and potash should be applied to provide a 1-2-1 ratio. For example, applying 200 lbs. of super phosphate and 40 lbs. of muriate of potash for every 40 lbs. of Urea gives a 1-2-1 ratio. 6. SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SPRING FROST INJURY is not increased by fertilizer applied early in spring or in the fall. 7. KEEPING QUALITY may be impaired by excessive use of nitro- gen because of resulting shading and higher moisture. 8. Sprinkler systems may be used to apply fertilizer but unless distribution is uniform fertilization will not be uniform. The system should be checked before using it to apply fertilizer. Table 1. Fertilizer to replace the nutrients removed by an average crop. Average Crop in barrels per Acre 50 75 100 150 200 Pounds of Nitrogen removed per Acre 12 18 23 36 46 Pounds of Fertilizer per Acre to Replace Nitrogen Removed by Crop 1-1-1 Ratio 1-2-1 Ratio 1-21/2-1 Ratio 7-7-7 172 258 330 515 686 10-10-10 120 180 230 360 460 16-16-16 75 112 144 224 288 10-20-10 120 180 230 360 460 13-34-10 93 137 176 277 355 Table 2. Fertilizer Recommendations for Producing Cranberry Bogs Remarks Types of Vines When to apply How to apply Grade Amount Sq. Rod Acre NO NITROGEN for 0-25-25 1 lb. 4 oz. 200 lbs. Vigorous Vines Uprights Broad- cast 0-20-20 I lb. 9 oz. 250 lbs. When the new uprights are over 2 inches long, the production over 2 inches Prefer- ably in on 0-14-14 2 lbs. 3 oz. 350 lbs. may be low because of excessive AprU dry Super vine growth. This fertiUzer should not stimulate growth of vines. long vines phosphate Normal 20' ^ 1 lb. 9 oz. 250 lbs. 20 pounds of NITROGEN New per Acre for Normal use. uprights 1 to 11/2 inches April 7-7-7 1 lb. 13 oz. 286 lbs. Vines with new uprights 1 to IV2 inches usually have fair to good color and good production. This or June or July as above 10-20-10 13-34-10 1 lb. 4 oz. 0 lb. 15 oz. 200 lbs. 154 lbs. fertilizer is only to maintain the fertility. long or Oct. 16-16-16 0 lb. 12 oz. 125 lbs. 40 pounds of NITROGEN per Acre for Weak Vines. Vines with new uprights less than New uprights less Same as Same as 7-7-7 10-20-10 3 lbs. 10 oz. 2 lbs. 8 oz. 572 lbs. 400 lbs. 1 inch usually have poor color of foliage and low production. Such than above above 13-34-10 16-16-16 1 lb. 15 oz. 1 lb. 9 oz. 308 lbs. 250 lbs. vines will respond to fertilizer. 1 inch Issued by the Intension Service, A. A. Spielman, Dean and Director, in furthe^nce of Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914; University of Massachusetts, United States Department of Agriculture, and County Extension Services cooperating. Note — The above fertilizer chart is only intended as a guide as fer- tilizer usage is pretty much an individual practice. This chart and those printed in the center section of May 'Cranberries' are made up specifically for Massachusetts cranberry growing areas. SIXTEEN really the berries for. . solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special IW or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, jflat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, Nev; York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION ) Lansing^ Michigan SEVENTEEN ^jg;^j_5g-j5_jg_g-2g-g-2-;8^SJ^^ r***^ Ibp Quality USED. CARS Repairs on all makes Specializing in Chrysler-built cars Chrysler - Plymouth Valiant and S/mco SALES and SERVICE Robt. W. Savary, Inc. East Wareham, Mass. Telephone 295-3530 READ CRANBERRIES XS»>»#V»S^< Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass., 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • OfRce — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager ■ «^«^#^#^#^#^#^«^#^»^^4 "PHIL" GIBBS TO PLYMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Plymouth County Extension Service announced last month the naming of two new members to the County Board of Trustees. They are Arthur Chaffee, Jr. of Bridgewater, a dairyman and Phillip H. Gibbs of South Carver, a prominent cranberry grower. Mr. Gibbs has recently served as president of the Cape Cod Cran- berry Growers' Association and has been active in various cran- berry activities. He succeeds Robert Hammond, of East Wareham also a cranberry grower who has served on the board for the past six years. BULLDOZERS CRANES LOADERS TRUCKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR BOG NEEDS LOUIS LECONTE P & L CO. CARVER, MASS. 866-4402 Africans to Visit Massachusetts Farms Sixteen Africans will visit with farm families in Massachusetts. They come from Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Malowi where their professional positions are compar- able to Soil Conservation workers and County Agricultural Agents in this country. These African guests will leave the University of Massachusetts for a three week assignment in different counties throughout the State. As guest of the Plymouth Coun- ty Extension Service will be Sutsr Chemweno from Kenya. Mr. Chemweno is a Technical Assis- tant to the Ministry of Agriculture in Nairobi and his work deals with Soil Conservation, animal husbandry, grasslands and ad- visory works on cash crops such as wheat, potato, onion and maize. He also is involved in 4-K Clubs which are comparable to our 4-H Youth work. Mr. Chemweno will be with the Plymouth County Extension Ser- vice at the Court House in Brock- ton from Monday, May 23rd through Friday, June 10th. He will have a busy schedule during this time visiting farm families to observe simple farm practices and farm skills that may be taught to his people back in Kenya; how- ever, time permitting, Mr. Chem- weno will be speaking to different service organizations. EIGHTEEIU The big co-ops are co-operating again. Diamond Walnut Growers, California Canners and Growers and Ocean Spray Cranberries are starting a co-operative warehous- ing and distributing system to in- crease efficiency, give better cus- tomer service, and lower over-all costs. Sun-Maid Raisin Growers and Sunsweet Growers will par- ticipate to some extent. Under investigation by Diamond Cal Can and Ocean Spray is the pos- sibility of joint marketing in cer- tain areas where they might be able to do a better job collectively. — Fruit-O-Scope CARBARYL INSECTICIDE cutworms fireworms •v*" fruit^orms Japanese beetles CONTROLS CRANBERRY INSECTS leafhoppers You get better, safer insect control by using SEVIN in your cranberry bogs. SE VIN insecticide destroys cutworms, fireworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetles and leafhoppers, including the leafhoppers that spread false blossom disease. And the relatively low toxicity of SEVIN provides fewer drift and residue problems to humans, livestock and fish. Order SEVIN today. Union Carbide Agricultural Products, 270 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. UNION CARBIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sevin is the registered trade mark of Union Carbide Ck)rporation for carbaryl insecticide. NINETEEN Thompson-Hayward Adds Five Men Thompson-Hayward Chemical has added five men to its Agri- cultural-Chemical Division mar- ket development staff. They will be responsible for Thompson- Hayward's research and market development activities of new pesticide compounds in various parts of the country. "The appointment of these five men marks an expansion of Thompson-Hayward's activities in applied research and development of new pesticide compounds," said Harold Howard, vice presi- dent and general manager of the company. He added, "Our com- pany's market development efforts are also expanding and the recent introduction of CASORNr dich- lobenil weed and grass killer is a development of this new T-H marketing group." Javies Taylor James Taylor has been appoin- ted manager of research and mar- ket development for the south- eastern U. S. region. He will work out of Thompson-Hayward's Gainsville, Florida office. Prior to this promotion Mr. Taylor was a member of the Thompson-Hayward research and development group. He joined the company in 1963. A graduate of the University of Florida with advanced study in horticulture, Mr. Taylor is espe- cially familiar with horticulture crops in the southeastern U. S. area. Prior to joining Thompson- Hayward he worked with the extension department of the Uni- versity of Florida. Frank E. Phipps Frank E. Phipps has been ap- pointed regional market develop- ment representative for the north- western U. S. He will work out of Tigard, Oregon. Prior to joining Thompson-Hay- ward last year, Mr. Phipps was with Geigy Chemical Company as a sales representative and be- fore that was with the Oregon State University farm corps de- partment as a weed control technician. A 1959 graduate of Oregon State University with a B. S. de- gree in agronomy, Mr. Phipps majored in weed control science. John B. Plant Also named a regional market representative was John B. Plant. He will cover the southwestern area of the U. S. Prior to joining Thompson-Hay- ward, Mr. Plant was also associ- ated with Geigy Chemical Com- pany as a sales and technical rep- resentative. Before that he was a sales representative with L. H. Butler Chemical Company and California Chemical Corporation. Mr. Plant completed both his graduate and post graduate studies at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Larry Livengood Larry Livengood has been ap- pointed a market development representative in Thompson-Hay- ward's Gainsville, Florida office. Mr. Livengood is a graduate of the University of Illinois and prior to joining Thompson-Hayward was with Dow Chemical Corpo- ration and the Florida Agricul- tural Supply Company in Jack- sonville, Florida. Charles Reed Also appointed a market devel- opment representative in the north central U. S. is Charles Reed. Mr. Reed is a 1960 graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, and prior to joining Thompson-Hayward worked for Sommers Brothers Seed Company in Topeka, Kansas, and later the California Chemical Company's Ortho Division. He has been employed by Thompson-Hayward since 1962. Thompson-Hayward's general offices are located in Kansas City, Kansas. The company has 33 branch offices throughout the country and produces and mar- kets a diverse line of industrial agricultural feed and laundry products. Final Mass. Keeping Quality Forcast Is Much Improved Final keeping quality forecast for the Massachusetts 1966 crop showed considerable improvement over the preliminary. This was issued by Irving G. Demoranville of the Cranberry Experiment Station June 3. It showed 9 points out of a possible 16 and indicated the prospect is excellent to very good. The report follows: The final keeping quality fore- cast was released June 3 and is as follows: Weather conditions to date give us 9 points of a possible 16 in favor of good keeping quality cranberries. Based on this point system the prospect is excellent for very good keeping quality in the 1966 Massachusetts crop. Also favorable is the fact of very little frost flooding to date. It would appear advisable, however, for growers to use fungicide treat- ments on bogs which have a ten- dency to produce weak fruit, or to use fungicides where a heavier than normal fertilizer program has been used. If June continues the cold temperature trend, it will fortify the good quality forecast. Washington Field Day June 25 According to the Cranberry Vine the Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit will be hold- ing its Annual Field Day on June 25, 1966. The affair is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. and will last throughout the day. In ad- dition to meeting old friends this will be an excellent opportunity to hear prominent speakers on many varied subjects. The 4-H's will be doing their part by serv- ing a smoked-baked salmon lunch. Make plans now to bring your family and friends and make a big day of it. This is a once-a- year opportunity. Don't miss it ! TWENTY Cranberry Growers : • Bigger, Better Yields • Reduced Labor Costs • Frost Protection Aid • Long-Lasting Quality WITH WADE^RAIN 'Instant Irrigation II BOG SPRINKLER IRRIGATION ASK ABOUT "Pay-as-You-Grow'' PLANS ^Write Dept. W-82-6-66 for Name of Nearest Wade'Rain Dealer. You can Depend on WADE'RAIN "SOLID SET" as a major aid in keeping your Crop Yields UP and your Labor Costs DOWN ! Frost Protection provided by "SOLID-SET" is an extremely valuable production factor for Cranberry Growers ! ^When You Buy WADE'RAIN . . . You Buy Experience . . . Not Experiment ! ^M ADEi ni7cET865 • ® Headquarters • 1919 N.W. Thurman St. PORTLAND, OREGON 97209 Ask for FREE PLANNING FORM & Wade'Rain Illustrated Literature on SOLID-SET POWER-MOVE HAND-MOVE SEATTLE, WASH. 98104 532 First Ave. South WOODLAND, CALIF. 95696 PO Box 449-Hwy. 99W COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 3300 Lockbourne Rd. Foreign Saies — Irrigation & Industrial Development Corp. 260 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016 TWENTY-ONE Washington Canal May Still Injure Cranberries Optimistic report on the pro- posed inland waterway from II- waco to Olympia was given at a public meeting in the Long Beach school May 16 by E. C. Pewters, acting director of the Washington state canal commission. The pre- sentation was sponsored by the American Association of Univer- sity Women. Pcv/tcr.s expressed confidence the canal will be found econom- ically fonsible although many de- tails and problems are still to be worked out. While he did not foresee an industrial boom for the peninsul."^, he did stress the im- pact from the recreational use of the canal. The director admitted the canal could bring an end to the Willa- pa Bay oyster industry and was uncertain what would happen to the cranberry industry. Those suf- fering losses as a result of the project will be reimbursed and this is included in the estimated cost of the project, he added. Actual engineering will be done by the Corps of Engineers, Pew- ters explained, and they will work out designs to protect private interests as far as posiblc. Lin- ing of the canals through cran- berry land is being considered to prevent any harmful change in the water table. The Canal Commission's studies will be concluded in September and the Engineers will then spend from a year to 18 months deter- HELICOPTER PEST CONTROL mining costs and engineering feasibility. It would be possible to begin actual construction on one portion of the waterway within three years, Pewters said. The speaker showed maps of the /routes being considered for the canal. Three locations are being studied between the Colum- bia River and Willapa Bay. Cost of this section, including a tidal gate, would be about $30,000,000. The gate is needed because of a sixfoot differential between the river and the bay. Eight different routes have been proposed for the section between Willapa and Grays Harbor. No lock or tidal gate will be neces- sary and the cost is estimated at $28 million. A new route has been found, leading into Puget Sound, which will eliminate the need for many locks and reduce the cost to about $28 million. While it is proposed to have a 35-foot canal and channel from the Columbia river to Grays Har- bor, it is posible that the ship canal would be only on the nor- thern sector, with a 14-foot barge canal at the Ilwaco end. The deep canal would be 250 feet wide at the bottom and 500 feet at the top, while the barge canal would be only 250 feet at the top. With river navigation extended all the way to Lewiston by 1971. Pewters forecast 14 million tons of freight a year would move over the canal, which would pro- vide an inland waterway from Lewiston to Alaska, a distance of 1900 miles. The savings in freight would be $1 a ton. Pewters answered many ques- tions from the audience and said the commission is anxious to know all problems and adversi- ties, so they may be considered in their studies and report. qqins 4iirwaus I I NORWOOD, MASS. ' DUSTING and SPRAYING RAY MORSE & SON. Agents TEL. 295-1553 ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ READ CRANBERRIES TWENTY. TWO CRANBERRY CLINIC NOTES Continued from Page 11 on well-designed systems to cut down on water consumption. Even though the sprinkler heads may turn only once every four minutes, this is considered ade- quate. Twenty gallons per acre per minute is enough water pro- vided it is used in time. In closing the session, Dr. Cross made mention of the difficulties being encountered with the Food and Drug Administration in the clearance of the use of certain chemicals for cranberries. This is a result of the 1959 scare which proved so costly to the growers and which, indirectly, is still plaguing them in regard to chem- ical clearances for cranberries. K. B. Colton, 72 Ex-Broker and Cranberry Grower, Dies Kingsley B. Colton, 72, of 1366 N. Dearborn St., died recently in Passavant hospital. Mr. Colton was a stock broker in Chicago prior to and for a time after World War I, in which he was a naval lieutenant. He be- came a cranberry grower in Wis- consin after World War I and maintained homes in Chicago, Winnetka, and Springbook, Wis. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy Peacock Colton; three daughters, Mrs. Josephine deLoys of Win- netka, Mrs. Diana Goggin of Chicago, and Mrs. Pamelia Jef- fery of Baltimore, and two grand- children. Services were held at St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church. Ocean Spray Cranberries has upped its ad budget from $4 mil- lion in 1965 to $4.5 million this year — mostly to test and intro- duce new products. The latest under test are preserves and frozen concentrates. — Fruit-O-Scope follow the leader Once again Buckner Sprinklers rate as the number one agricul- tural irrigators. When tested for uniform water disbursement, Buckner Sprinklers led the field with the highest Coefficient of Uniformity (CU). Buckner high CU means more uniform crop growth, greater profit per acre. And Buckner design and exacting production standards assure sprinklers with a long, trouble-free life. For only Buckner has the patented, sand-proof GDG Bearing for thousands of extra maintenance-free hours. Only Buckner gives you over fifty years of Buckner sprinkler manufacturing experience. Follow the leader. Irrigate with Buckner— world's leading sprinkler manufacturer. See your Buckner Dealer or write: MJUCKHGI^® industries, inc. P.O. BOX 232, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93708 TWENTY-THREE Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Cranberry Marshes in Wisconsin By D. M. BOONE and K. R. BARKER Department of Plant Pathology University of Wisconsin A survey of cranberry marshes in Wisconsin for the presence of plant-parasitic nematodes was made during 1965. Soil samples were taken from the beds in seven marshes in April and May, and 50 samples were taken from 23 marshes in ten counties in August. Altogether, 48 separate cranberry beds were sampled. Although there had been no re- ports of damage to vines that could be attributed to nematodes, the apparent importance of nema- todes to cranberries in Massa- chusetts and New Jersey pointed to a need for information as to the kinds and numbers of nema- todes in Wisconsin marshes that might be of potential importance to the crop. The soil samples were taken to a depth of six inches. The nematodes were extracted from the soil by a combination sieving and Baermann funnel technique. They were collected and then examined under microscopes to determine the numbers of each kind present. Plant-parasitic nematodes were found in 88% of the samples. However, most of them were of kinds that ordinarily do not cause much injury to plants. The most harmful ones present were members of the genera Hemi- cycloiophora, called sheath nema- todes, Helicotylenchus, called spiral nematodes, and Tricho- dorus, called stubby root nema- todes. The sheath nematodes were found in only nine of the 48 cranberry beds, the spiral nema- todes in nine, and the stubby root nematodes in but two. With few exceptions, the number of each kind was usually small (1-200/qt. of soil) in each sample compared to the concentration of nematodes necessary to cause noticeable in- jury. Therefore, most beds were relatively free from the most harmful nematodes. Nematodes that might cause minor injury to the vines were most common. These were mem- bers of the genus Tylenchus. They were found in 39 of the 48 beds, but the concentration in each sample was relatively low. Aty- lenchus and Leptonchus, which are suspected of being plant para- sites, were found in a few beds in low numbers, also. In adition to the plant-parasitic nematodes, there were predaceous forms, that feed on other nema- todes or other microscopic animals or plants. These were members of the genera Trilohus, Monon- Agway offers proven pesticides for Complete Crop Protection Place Orders with — HARRY T. FISHER, JR. - Tel. Middleboro 947-2133 *'*'*^»^^^^»^»^»^»^^^'*'^^^»^r'f^f^»'f'*^^'»^^^^»^»'»^'r^r^*^»^*^*'^^^^^^^»^f^»'^^'»^»-^^ PROVEN PESTiaDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER 1 Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor of Agway pesticides The best source of cranberry pesticide Helicopter operated by control materials and application service Plymouth Copters, Inc. Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht HARRY T. FISHER, JR., Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 TWENTY-FOUR HOW PCA MONEY PAYS FOR EVERYTHING FROM CHEMICALS TO HARVESTING Ordered your chemicals yet ? Most growers have. We know because PCA money is being used for a lot of cranberry chemicals this spring. Many growers are arranging for low cost PCA loans right now to cover their planned expenses from chemical orders right through harvesting costs. You can, too ! Stop in at your PCA office this week. Or telephone and a PCA fieldman will drive out to your farm. You'll be pleased with the low cost, convenient repayment schedules. PCA loans money only to farmers and specializes in knowing and understanding your problems as a grov/er. PCA loans can help you make money this year. PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS MAUSTON WAUSAU BARRON ANT 1 GO TOMAH RICE LAKE LUCK MARSHFIELD LADYSMITH MEDFORD STEVENS POINT BLACK RIVER FALLS chus, Dorylaimus, and Prismato- laimus. They occurred in very high numbers in most of the beds and may have been partly respon- sible for the low numbers of the plant-parasitic forms. Compared to the findings of Zuckerman and Coughlin (1960) in Massachusetts and of Bird and Jenkins (1964) in New Jersey, harmful nematodes in cranberry marshes were much less preva- lent in Wisconsin than in these other states. In fact, the species Trichodorus christiei, which Zuck- erman (1961) and Bird and Jen- kins (1964) considered to be the most important parasitic nematode to cranberry, was not found in this survey in Wisconsin. There is yet the posibility that if samples were taken at other times of the year, higher popula- tions of the plant-parasitic types might be found. Zuckerman et al. (1964) found that populations fluctuated during the season in Massachusetts and that they were low in number in August. Although this survey has shown that these are plant-parasitic nematodes in cranberry marshes in Wisconsin, they do not appear to be prevalent enough to be of economic importance in most marshes in the state. Perhaps as cultural practices change, such as the increasing use of sprinkler systems in lieu of flooding, the populations of nematodes will be affected. At present, the only control measures that seem necessary are those regarding the prevention of spread of nematodes at the time of propagation of new beds. Here, vine cuttings should be taken only from beds where the vines appear vigorous and healthy, and should be free from trash and soil that might be harboring potentially damaging species. Literature Cited 1. Bird, G. W. and W. R. Jenkins. 1964. Occurrence, parisitism and pathogenicity of nema- todes associated with cran- berry. Phytopathology 54:- 677-680. 2. Zuckerman, B. M. 1981. Para- sitism and pathogenesis of the cultivated cranberry by some nematodes. Nematol- ogica 6:135-143. 3. Zuckerman, B. M., and J. W. Coughlin. 1960. Nematodes associated with some crop plants in Massachusetts. Mass. Agr. Expt. Sta. Bull. 526 30 pp. 4. Zuckerman, B. M., S. Khera, and A. R. Pierce. 1964. Pop- ulation dynamics of nematodes in cranberry soils. Phytopath- ology 54:654-659. TWENTY-FIVE 6sJal5 ISSUE OF JUNE, 1966 VOL. 31 -NO. 2 Oi^^«*^''*V^ ABOUT BEES Elsewhere in this issue you will notice a paragraph in an article (Weitbrecht Story) in which a grower who is also engaged as an aerial sprayer, comments on the use of bees in regard to cranberry pollination. It is coincidential that, in our mail a few days age, we received a copy of "Cranberry Vine," a monthly publication of the Wash- ington State University and USDA Coopera- tive Extension Service, written by Azmi Y. Shawa, Extension Area Cranberry Agent, in which he states that Dr. Carl Johansen has studied pollination of cranberries for four seasons, especially on bumble bees. Since not too much has been written re- garding bee pollintion we take this means of elaborating on Dr. Johansen's findings. Dr. Johansen has concluded that nest boxes for colonization of the bumble bee pol- linators of cranberries were developed with moderate success. However, best results were obtained in warm sunny seasons when pol- lination was least critical. Cage tests on a bog at the Research Unit have shown that bee pollination of cranber- ries leads to considerable increases in yields. Wind as a factor in cranberry pollination has been highly overrated. Development of the use of honey bees on cranberries in Coastal Washington appears to be the most promising way of obtaining pollination. From the above information, it is obvious that you can get along with natural polhn- izers but you will have a higher yield if you have bee hives at your bog during the bloom- ing period. Dr. Johansen concludes his report by stat- ing that two hives per acre are required. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. WISCONSIN SEES SMALL CROP Due to the extreme cold in Wisconsin — the coldest in many years — a small crop is expected. Our old friend Vernon (Goldy) Goldsworthy writes, "While I doubt if any (berries) have frozen, it is surely going to Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey make for a late season and a small Wisconsin crop, I am sure, as we just will not get the size." This seems to be the plight of the growers in that area. Winters in the upper midwest have long had a reputation for being severe but this year seems to have been, if not the coldest on record, quite close to it. TWENTY-SIX FRESH FROM THE FIELDS WASHINGTON May weather in the cranberry area of Long Beach was drier and cooler than normal. Pre- cipitation for the entire month was only 2.67 inches as measured at Cranguyma Farms. A year ago the May total was 3.49. So far in 1966 rainfall has totalled only 33.31 inches. Temperatures ranged from a high of 72 degrees to a low of 32 on the seventh. KINGSTON, MASS. GROWER EARNS AWARD The Plymouth Conservation District has announced that at its Annual Meeting in December, the 1965 Conservation Award winner was Mr. Domingo Fer- nandes, local cranberry grower. Distributor For Hale Errigation Pumps ROBY'S PROPANE GAS, me. Carver, Mass. 866-4545 West Wareham, Mass. 295-3737 CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO L. P. GAS 1. Saves on Oil 2. No Pilferage 3. Saves on Spark Plugs 4. Up to Three Times the Engine Life 5. Saves on Fuel Pumps and Carburetors FOR A DEMONSTRATION CALL US TODAY "WELL, HOW DO YOU LIKS CRANBERRY JUICE ON THE ROCKS?" TWENTY-SEVEN FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Continued jrom Page 12 WISCONSIN Month Cold The weather during the month of May was cold and dry and as of the first of June, many of the vines still have their winter color and very little growth. There were many cold nights in May, even up until the first of June when the temperature was down to about 20 degrees, but it ap- peared there was very little in- jury as the growers had plenty of water and the vines were not too far advanced. Cooler weather returned for the first week of June with average temperatures 5 to 9 degrees be- low normal. Light frost occurred somewhere in the state every morning through the first when the weather finally warmed up. Scattered light rain fell at most stations late on the second and heavy rain occurred on the third. The weekend was warm and humid with temperatures ranging between highs in the 80's and lows near 60 in most areas. Bene- ficial rains soaked many of the previously dry central and north- ern counties on Saturday. The budding was good all over the state, and so far there has been no injury from frost or weather conditions. The main worry of the growers is the late- ness of the season, estimated to be about two weeks late. Some planting in Wisconsin had to be abandoned this year because there was not enough help avail- able to do it. In fact, another worry of the growers at present is a shortage of help which be- comes more acute each day. Considerable marsh work that should have been done, such as planting and ditching has been curtailed because of the lack of help, its almost sure that the expansion of new acreage in Wis- consin will be seriously curtailed because of the lack of labor. TWENTY-EIGHT No Wild Blueberries This Year The wild blueberries were fro- zen almost 100% because of the cold weather we have been hav- ing, so there will be very few wild blueberries in Wisconsin again this year. There are thou- sands of acres of blueberries in Wisconsin but they usually freeze, and this year certainly has been no exception. Babcock Plant Nearing Completion The new plant of Ocean Spray's at Babcock is proceeding rapidly and it is a boom to the growers in that area, particularly in view of the labor shortage that has de- veloped, as the growers now do not have to worry about a labor shortage in their area, as the ber- ries will be taken to the receiving station wet in pallet boxes or in trucks. Thunder Lake Reports... Thunder Lake Marsh, Wise, is getting a small shipment of lin- gonberries in from Alaska for planting as the initial planting which was received from Dr. Dana of the University of Wiscon- sin has done exceptionally well. Mr. Norman Holmes of British Columbia recently visited in Wis- consin and took back some vines of the Stevens variety to British Columbia which will be of suf- ficient volume to plant several acres. Thunder Lake, also, in addition to selling both Ben Lears and Stevens to some of the Wisconsin growers has made a shipment to Charles Larocque at Drummond- ville, Quebec who will plant sev- eral acres of Stevens this spring, which seems to be the coming va- riety, as it is an excellent juice berry and a good whole sauce berry. Hector Carslake was also a recent visitor in Wisconsin and he manages Cascade Foods Canning operations in New Westminister, British Columbia and does con- siderable canning of cranberries. Cranberry Products Gift House Open Cranberry Products, Inc., Eagle River, Wise, has opened its gift house as of the first of June and the enlarged addition makes it possible to carry a much larger selection of cranberry and other specialty items grown in Wiscon- sin. The new juice equipment is now being installed and should be ready to operate shortly after the first of July. CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN SERVING THE WISCONSIN GROWERS FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN t DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M - 22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkms Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 Please Mention CRANBERRIES When You Answer Advertlsemenfs ■ This fellow knocked them silly on the battlefield, but he's a total loss at a tea party. At Ocean Spray we eat, sleep and live cranberries; . '^^ ^ in short, we're Cranberry specialists. For information about Cooperative Membership in Ocean Spray, contact any Director or Staff member in your growing area. Ocean spray. CRANBERRIES, INC. KPE COD lEVtr JERSEY WISCONSIN OREGON WASHINGTON CANADA ini 251966 LtMIVElipy OF MASiiCilsETTS JOHN D. ROBERTS, A Leading Wisconsin Grower 40 Cents JUI 966 DIRECTORY For CRANBERRY GROWERS The iCHARLES W.HARRIS Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. 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Indians were harvesting cran- berries when Lewis and Clark arrived in 1805, but the crop was not produced commercially until until 1883. Most bogs are small (2 to 15 acres) but Cranguyma Farms has 120 acres in production at Long Beach. In early days cranberry harves- ting and a backache were vir- tually synomonous. Hand-operated rakes with long wooden teeth were standard equipment. Most DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 growers now use mechanical methods, including a lawnmower type machine and vacuum picking. Others use an "eggbeater" to shake the berries from the vine. r^^^^#S#^#V*.*^^#^»S*>'^ Marucci Director of New Cranberry and Blueberry Station Philip E. Marucci of the Cran- berry-Blueberry Experiment Sta- tion at Pemberton, New Jersey last month was appointed director of the new Cranberry and Blue- berry Experiment Station at Lake Oswego, New Jersey. 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WEITBRECHT (Whitey) Phone 746-6030 rourrn v-ranoerry nous>e IB Opened By Ocean Spray The fourth Cranberry Honse operated by Ocean Spray Cran- berries, Inc., was opened Thurs- day A.M., June 16, in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Its location on Main Street and Route 58, puts it on a direct route from Boston and points West and South to the Falmouth and other Cape Cod re- sort areas, and to Martha's Vine- yard and Nantucket Islands. Edward Gelsthorpe, Executive Vice President and General Man- ger, Ocean Spray, cut the cran- berry-red ribbon at the opening ceremonies, assisted by Edwin T. Moffitt, Director of Retail Sales. Guests were Falmouth Selectmen, Antone Mogardo, Chairman of the Board; Francis L. Hankinson, Chairman, Board of Assessors; John D. Mello, Jr., Chairman, Board of Public Welfare, and Myron Madeiros, prominent bus- inessman of the town. Cranberry Juice Cocktail and Cranapple were served from five- foot champagne glasses carved in ice by Ocean Spray baker, Donald Casey, under the direction of the head baker, Normande H. Bar- rette. Mrs. Edna Hilliard of Falmouth is manager of the new Cranberry House. Cranberry specialities are featured in the red and gold dining room, lunch bar, gift shop, bakery, and frozen food section. The dining room seats 70 and the lunch bar, eighteen. Hours are 8 to 8, seven days a week. Falmouth Cranberry House is the second opened by Ocean Spray in less than a month. The other Cranberry Houses are in Hanover, Orleans and Onset, southeastern Massachusetts. READ YOUR /MAGAZINE TWO Mass. Cranberry Station and Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE Extension Cranberry Specialist Personals Prof. Stan Norton attended the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers held in Amherst, Massachusetts, the week of June 27, He is a member of the Irrigation System Design Committee for this organ- ization. Daniel Brown, a recent gradu- ate of New Bedford High School and winner of first prize in the New Bedford Science Fair, will be working at the Cranberry Station this summer. Danny will work under the direction of Dr. Devlin on several projects. Frost There were a total of 13 frost warnings released during the spring of 1966 as compared to 22 in 1965 and 18 in 1964. This includes afternoon and evening warnings. Frost damage has CHOICE OF IRRIGATION SUCTION EQUIPMENT ABC • UTILITY WRITE: W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-1 451 1 E. Osborne Ave. • Taitipa, Florida Phone: 626-1154 1001 DempseyRd. • Milpitas, Californio Phone: 262-1000 been very light, probably one half percent or less of the crop. We wish to thank both George Rounsville and Kenneth Roche- fort for their excellent work in frost forecasting this sp r i n g . These fellows do the job night after night and their work is greatly appreciated. We are also indebted to the weather observ- ers, telephone distributors, radio stations and the U. S. Weather Bureau personnel for the part they play in this service which is sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. Annual Meeting The 79th Annual Meeting of the Cape Code Cranberry Grow- ers Association will be held Tuesday, August 23 at the Cran- berry Experiment Station begin- ning at 10:00 A.M. The program is largely complete at this time and will include machinery and equipment exhibits, guided tours of the State Bog and a chicken barbeque at lunch. After lunch, there will be a short business meeting, a talk by Dr. David W. Robinson of Ireland and the crop report by Mr. Byron S. Peterson of the Crops Reporting Service . Crop Prospects From all reports and obser- vations it appears that Massachu- setts has another heavy bloom. Most bogs are looking excellent and the casoron treatments have been quite effective generally. We have the potential for another large crop. We want to urge growers to cooperate with the New England Crop Reporting Service by mail- ing their crop estimates in Aug- ust to Mr. B. S. Peterson. A large number of reports makes a more accurate estimate possible and adds to the value of this service. Insects and Weeds The first fruitworm moth was caught in Prof. Tomlinson's black-light trap on the evening of June 12, this is later than last year but about the usual time as compared with other years. Large number of girdler moths (Continued on Page 6) CRANBERRY GROWERS Now Unloading - 1 Carload Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - Also 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our Middleboro yard has been closed as a retail yard. 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Box 710 • Wisconsin Rapids • Wisconsin S4494 FOUR Issue of July 1966 — Volume 31, No. 3 Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360 Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year Application for re-entry at Plymouth, Mass. P.O. pending. FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Compiled by C J. H MASSACHUSETTS June Starts Cool June began with the same cooler-than-normal trend of April and May. There were also fre- quent and highly-localized light showers. But this was June and the temperature began to get warmer. At the end of the first week the month was a plus 7 and no longer a minus as it had been all spring. Mid May was rather unset- tled and although there were a few hot days there were many chilly ones. The weather in gen- eral was scarcely the "perfect" days of June. On the 10th there came a deluging, drenching rain. The precipitation was from one to three inches over the cran- berry area but the State Bog recorded only 1.13 inches. This was a very helpful storm. June Frost Warning A cranberry frost warhingwas issued on the 11th, "possible frost with minimum 28 to 29. Toler- ance of Early Blacks at State Bog 291/2-" Not much frost de- HOMELITE PUMPS for Irrigation & Frost Control — TRY BEFORE YOU BUY — also •Homelite CHAIN SAWS •BRUSH SAWS Halifax Power Mower Service Wood St. Halifax, Mass. 293-6416 ALTON B. SNELL veloped although there were a few reports of 29. Development Still Behind Although bogs were beginning to "look good," some development was still behind schedule in this backward season of \1966. Adding to the less-than-perfect days of June, Hurricane Alma, which had been spawned a week before off Yucatan in the Gulf of Mexico, whirled through the Caribbean, and hit the West coast of Florida, went through Georgia and out into the Atlantic and proceeded north, passing over Cape Cod on June 13th. But by that time Alma, the earliest hur- ricane on record was no longer a hurricane or even a tropical storm and she brought only light rain and light winds to the cranberry area. But she recalled memories of other hurricanes which in the past had caused much havoc, including damage to bogs particularly in close to shore bogs on the Cape and in New Jersey. She added a little still-needed precipitation to the drought area and fog and some drizzle the following day. On that day the humidity reached a high degree and there was high heat which was not especially good for the coming crop. In this unsettled month of June, the month started colder than normal then became warmer than normal but by the 15th was back to cooler again by sev- eral degrees. This would not help advance development much but 3£=teSJ=SC=fciC=SS=S:ie=iS=[e£=C5=S:S=[£5e^^ AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 FIVE on the other hand might tend to improve the keeping quality. June Ends Warm During the latter part of June summer came with a bang and the month ended not far from normal, but slightly on the warm side. This began to push the crop development to normal in timing whereas all spring it had been retarded. Rainfall Off Rainfall, however was again deficient, the total for June being only 1.71 inches as recorded at Cranberry Station. Normal for June is 3.21 inches. Blossom was showing up by June first and by the fourth the vines were in full bloom, and this was reported as very good. Bumble bees were plentiful to aid pollination, and of course many growers had rented colonies of honeybees as well. July Starts With Heat Wave July opened very hot and hu- mid with a bright hot sun. A real heat wave. The 3rd and 4th of July were real scorchers, the humidity reaching a high un- comfortable degree. Then on the night of the fourth cold Canadian air spread over New England a^d the temperature dropped to a comfortable 60-70, with low humidity. Blossom Looked Fine So with the spring frost sea- son behind with no important damage, the bloom very good, prospects for a large 1966 pro- duction continued to be excellent. Only trouble was that bogs again were getting to be rather dry and more rain was definitely needed. (Continued on Page 11) MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 have been noted on many bogs during June, this pest has been on the increase in recent years because of our dry summers. Bill Tomlinson advises that the di- eldrin or DDT treatments listed on the Insect Control Chart give good control of the larval or worm stage. These treatments should not be applied when the bog is in bloom. Bill also warns that growers should be alert to possible infestations of fruit- worm and Sparganothis fruit- worm. Dalapon may be used until the end of July for treating ditch weeds or poverty grass and switch grass on shore. Fuel oil is also helpful for weed con- trol in dry ditches. Shores and dikes may be sprayed with a solution of 2,4,5-T and water to ^11 IIII!HI!IIBIII1I iiBiiiinin&ii FOR SALE 25 Acres Bog, 10 Acres run out House of 7 rooms, V/2 baths, Al Screenhouse and Sheds Al - No Equipment Write to GEORGE A. CROWELL p. O. BOX 186 DUXBURY, MASS. 02332 NO PHONE CALLS ANSWERED control broadleaved weeds, this is especially good on poison ivy. Weather June was a warm, dry month, with temperatures averaging 1 Vz degrees a day above normal. The first half of the month was cool and the last half hot. Rain- fall totalled only 1.71 inches at the Cranberry Station which is only slightly more than 50 per- cent of the average. Two-thirds of the total precipitation for the month fell on one day, the 10th. PUMPS PLASTIC PIPE SPRINKLERS A complete line of WATER DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT AETNA ENGINEERING CO. Hanover, Mass. TAylor 6-2341 For Sale 1953 QUICK-WAY TRUCK SHOVEL 4/10 yd. machine with two attachments (shovel front and back hoe) mounted on Walter Snow Fighter truck, four wheel drive. $1,500. OLIVER DIESEL ENGINE Completely rebuilt, never used since rebui'ding. Fits 88 tractor or usable for boats, power plant., etc. Bore and sleeves oversize. $400. MILTON F. CASH 65 David Road No. Attleboro, Mass. 695-5976 SIX MR. AND MRS. JOHN D. ROBERTS, WEARY OF 'BIG CITY' LIFE, TAKE UP CRANBERRY GROWING By CLARENCE J. HALL Couple Have Nearly 70 Acres at Back River Falls Wisconsin, and Plan More. Roberrs Has Produced Innovations in Cranberry Growing. Both Have Been in Government Service. John Roberts, Mrs. Roberts and daughters Kay and Nina "We were weary of big cities, and confining indoor work," said Mr. and Mrs. John Daly Roberts, "and we wanted an outdoor life and were attracted to cranberries as a means of achieving such a life." Also, Mr. Roberts had "grown up" near the berry producing area of Wisconsin Rapids, so was not exactly unaware of the cranberry industry. Mr. Roberts is a forceful individual who goes after what he wants. Today, Mr. Roberts is President of the Perry Creek Cranberry Corporation, with 40 acres of old production and 22 in new planting; 100 acres in all in property. At present Roberts is preparing 30 acres additional to be planted in 1967. Mr. Roberts and his lovely family live in a beautiful new white house which is very nicely landscaped. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts raise Registered American Saddle Bred horses and have 3 registered labra- dor dogs. Mr. Roberts may be aiming for something of the life of a country squire. An Old Property The Roberts marsh is one of the oldest of the properties in the State, going back to 1887, started by Henry Gebhardt and en- larged to 40 acres by Henry and his son Phillip, and by Fred Lange. Following Henry's death, his widow and two children, Phillip and AHce Gebhardt oper- ated the property and when Phillip passed away his Mother sold her interest to Fred and Gladys Lange. Fred Lange died in 1956 and in 1957 Mr. Roberts acquired the property from Alice Gebhardt and Gladys Lange. In 1951 Mr. Roberts acquired the Louis Wysocki marsh at Hay- ward, Wisconsin — a property then of 7 acres. In the 10 years he owned this marsh, he doubled its size, and shipped a 10 year av- erage production of 187 bbls. per acre. Mr. Roberts believes this is some sort of 10 year record. While he owned this marsh, he developed a new bog at Gordon, Wis., planting 22 acres, and scalp- ing 40. This is now owned by Tony Jonjak, a leading figure in Wisconsin Cranberries. The Hayward property is now owned and operated by David Lyman, Mr. Roberts' nephew. The Perry Creek Cranberry Corporation property, at Black River Falls, is planted to Howes, Early Blacks, McFarlins, Metallic Bells, Pennants, some Stevens and Searles. His new plantings are Searles and Howes. For a water supply he depends upon Perry Creek and four reservoirs. They vary in size from 15 to one hundred acres. Marsh All Sprinkled The entire marsh is under sprinklers, Shur Rane, with about 600 heads. Roberts has %" Ber- keley pumps and three Interna- tional engines of 250 HP each. A fourth unit, with a Ford indus- trial Engine, powers a 5" pump and is used on new plantings. Be- tween these units he can pump 7400 gallons of water per minute. SEVEN Roberts is a Distributor for Shur Rane Irrigation systems, John Bean Division, Food Ma- chinery Corporation, Lansing, Michigan and San Jose, Califor- nia. He installs systems for other growers, doing all his own engin- eering and construction layout. Mr. Roberts has specialized in frost irrigation work for cran- berry growers and has developed with John Bean Division and on his own, a number of new tech- niques and arrangements of valves and piping best suited for Wis- consin Cranberry growers sprin- kler problems. Possessing such a large system of his own, he is very cost conscious and endeavors to develop systems with these economics in mind. Some of his new plantings are on peat and some on sand. For the peat plantings he plants di- rectly on the raw peat, but he sands later as he believes in the use of sand. He has plenty of available sand on his property. Some of his new plantings have beds 1500' long, containing 6 plus acres per bed. Does His Own Bog Work Roberts is his own foreman and his own frost manager. He tends his horses himself; he had two at the time of the interview, having recently sold two fine mares. He has five employees. He harvests his crop wet with three Case picking machines, using steel har- vest boats, and can pick 6-7 acres a day. He uses a Niagara ground duster and John Bean sprayer, for fungicide work and pest control. Roberts is proud, as are seemingly so many other Wisconsin growers to possess a fine machine shop. Roberts likes to do as much of his own work as he can, particu- larly at frost time. "You have to watch a sprinkler system," he says, "just as you do any mechan- ical device." Own Frost Alarm System Roberts has developed a new type of frost alarm system, using three thermo couples, instead of thermometers. He has them pre- A view of the large, white Roberts Home at Perry Creek Cranberry Corporation. Roberts uses an International Engine and Pump to supply his complete sprinkler system The Roberts' warehouse on the property at Black River Falls EIGHT set at 35° any one of which ring a loud bell at his home when this temperature is reached on the marsh. The preset controls are located in the vines themselves, one a half mile from his home. "These are not expensive alarm devices, in my judgement, and place frost alarm devices within the reach of any grower, insofar as cost is concerned," he avers. Mr. Roberts has introduced a number of innovations to the cran- berry industry and last year de- veloped a berry dumping bin to feed cranberries without bruising of any nature, from trucks into degrassing machines and dryers. This unit is hydraulically powered and handles three tons of fruit at one time. Controls are all electric push button and the bin and degrassing unit and dryer are all operated by one woman em- ployee at harvest time. Lately he has developed a new type pruner and a prototype har- vesting machine, both of which show much promise for use in the future. Perry Creek Cranberry Cor- poration owns a good deal of equipment, all designed for spe- cific use in cranberry raising. There are four trucks, backhoe, front end loader, tour tractors, ditch cleaners, trimmers, mowers, forklift, two planters and as al- ready stated a complete machine shop. The berry packing facility consists of five sorting mills and two cellophane of polylines and the property can pack 750 to 1,000 24-1 lb. packages of fresh fruit daily in season. Roberts gets about 100 bbls. per acre in production from his old acres, but for the past three years his crop has been curtailed by hail. He complained in a Law Suit three years ago, alleging a certain chemical had injured his produc- tion in that season. He was the victor in this suit as reported in a recent issue, being awarded $24,000 in damages to his crop. The issue is being decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. His Career Roberts was born in Wisconsin in 1918, his father John Roberts, being a lawyer in Wisconsin Rapids. Mr. Roberts, Sr. is 90 years of age and still engaged in the active, every day practice of his profession. John D. went to grade and high school in Wiscon- sin Rapids. Then he attended Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. There he majored in Economics and received a BA degree. He also attended summer school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he took some law courses. In 1941 he entered the U. S. Army as a private and attended Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He came out of World War II with the rank of Major. He served in England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium and France. He saw much action. He was in the London Blitz, Battle of the Bulge and landed on the beaches of France at D day plus 3. Later he was Commandant of Troops at Antwerp, Belgium. He holds the Purple Heart and Cluster, Bronze Star, French Croix de Guerre, Legion of Merit, Order of Leopold from the Belgium gov- ernment. He thus has compiled a distinguished war record. He was honorably discharged in Decem- ber 1945. While in service, in 1942, he married Miss Ruth E. Will of Wisconsin, the marriage having taken place in Washington, D. C. She had also attended Ripon College where she majored in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. The most attractive and dimin- utive Mrs. Roberts also had an unusual career in business. While in Washington, D. C, in 1942, she worked for the FBI in Crypto- graphy. Her duties in this de- partment were decoding and en- coding of messages and code an- alysis. In 1943 she transferred to the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University, do- ing research work on the prox- imity VT fuse. The proximity fuse involved a miniature radio re- ceiving and sending device, moun- ted in the warhead of a projec- tile. Johns Hopkins University performed this work under con- tract with the Office of Scientific Resean^h and Development, headed by the eminent Vannevar Bush. For this effort Mrs. Roberts was honored and given the "Re- search and Development Award" by the Bureau of Ordinance, U. S. Navy Department. Following John's discharge from service, he worked for five years for the U. S. Government; for a time as a civilian Administrator for the Navy Department in Washington, D. C, and then four years as an Advisor on Veterans Affairs in Wisconsin. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were living in Washington, D. C. They are the parents of two daughters, Kay 13, and Nina 5. In 1954, Roberts went to work for Ocean Spray and set up their office in Wisconsin Rapids. While he was in this position as State Manager, from 1954 to 1957 Ocean Spray tonnage in the State increased from about 10,000 bbls. to over 150,000. Roberts was one of the prime movers in forming the Jackson County Association of Cranberry Growers and is now its President. The purpose of the organization is to promote the general interest and welfare of the county growers. This is the only County Association of Cranberry growers in Wisconsin. He is a past Direc- tor of Ocean Spray; from 1954 to 1957 he was a member of the Co- op's Executive Committee and during these same three years was a member of the Cranberry Institute. He is a member of the Wisconsin Advisory Committee for Ocean Spray. He is a member of the local Lions Club, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a past member of the Elks. This aggressive younger grower of Black River Falls is strong for quality fruit and for shipping as much fresh as possible. Normally, this is about one half of his crop. NINE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frost control arid irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 Production Of Highbush Blueberry Pollen And Its Germination in Vitro As Affected By pH And Sucrose Concentration By G. W. EATON Division of Plant Science, The University of British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia Merrill (2) allowed pollen from several highbush blueberry (Vac- ciniuvi corymhosmn L.) varieties to germinate in sucrose solutions of several concentrations and con- cluded that higher concentrations (up to 12%) of sucrose favored germination. The varieties were Rubel, Cabot, Adams, Pioneer, and Harding. Wood and Barker (3) obtained maximum germina- tion of 35% with fresh lowbush blueberry pollen (Vacciniuni an- gustifolium Ait.) after 24 hours on 0.5% agar and 13.5% sugar. Aalders and Hall (1) reported varying degrees of male sterility in clones of the lowbush blueberry but there seems to be no such re- port for the highbush blueberry. The present study was undertaken to obtain further information on the germination requirements of the highbush blueberry and to obtain information on tetrad abortion. The pollen used in this experi- ment was collected from six high- bush blueberry varieties. The proportions of abortive and nor- mal tetrads were determined from samples mounted in acetocarmine. Germination media were pre- pared containing 5%, 10%), 15%, and 20% sucrose. The initial pH of the sucrose solutions was be- tween 6.2 and 6.3. Some of each sucrose solution was then adjus- ted to pH 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 by addition of either HCI or NaOH as required. All media contained 25 p. p.m. manganese (supplied as manganese sulfate) and 36 p.p.m. boron (supplied as bofic acid). The treatments were in 4 x 4 fac- torial arrangement with the va- rieties providing six complete blocks, and 200 normal tetrads being an experimental unit. Pollen was germinated on depression slides over moist filter paper in petri dishes at 26-28° C for 17 hours. Tetrades which produced length greater than the tetrad at least one pollen tube with diameter were classified as ger- minated. Weymouth, Berkeley, and Ran- cocas shed noticeably less pollen than Jersey, Dixi, and Pemberton. The six varieties fell into the same two groups on the basis of tetrad abortion (Table 1). Pem- berton and Weymouth similarly fell into these groups on the basis of germination (Table 2). Va- rieties differed (P = .001) in tet- rad germination (Table 2). Pem- berton had 70.6% while Wey- mouth had only 5.5% germination. The remaining varieties were in- termediate in germination and did not differ significantly (P = .05) from each other. There were highly significant differences (P = .001) in tetrad germination among pH levels. Considering all six varieties to- gether, only pH 4.0 significantly (P = .05) reduced germination. The significant variety x pH in- teraction indicated that the va- rietes differed in their response to pH (Table 3). With the ex- ception of Weymouth there was much less germination at pH 4.0 than at any higher pH. There were no significant differences be- tween pH 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 for the varieties Pemberton, Berkeley, and Dixi. Jersey and Rancocas had significantly higher germina- tion at pH 5.0 than at 7.0. There was significantly higher germina- tion with 15 and 20% than with 5% sucrose (Table 4.) Germination of highbush blue- berry pollen tetrads required a medium somewhat similar to that used (3) for the lowbush blue- berry. Increasing the sucrose con- centration above the range used by Merrill (2) did not result in significantly different germinabil- ity. As with some lowbush blue- berry clones (1) highbush vari- TEN eties differ in their tetrad abor- tion. In germinating highbusli blueberry pollen one should gen- erally use-, a medium with pH be- tween pH 5 and 7 and sucrose con- centration above 10%. Sources of variation in germinability re- vealed here should be kept in mind in planning further experi- ments on blueberry pollen germi- nation and in interpreting the results of such experiments. Acknowledgements The author is indebted to Miss A. M. Jamont for technical assis- tance. This study was supported by a grant from the National Research Council of Canada. 1. Aalders, L. E. and Hall, I. V. 1963. The inheritance and berry. Mich. Agr. Expt. Sta. morphological development of male sterility in the com- mon lowbush blueberry, Vac- ciniuvi angustifoliura Ait. Can. J. Genet. iCytol 5, 380-383 2. Merrill, T. A., 1936. Pollin- ation of the highbush blue- Tech. Bull. 15. 3. Wood, G. W. and Barker, W. G. 1964. Preservation of blueberry pollen by the freeze-drying process. Can. J. Plant Sci. 44. 387-388. Table 1. Production of normal lelrads in flowers of highbush blueberry varieties \'ariet>- Jerse\- Dixi Pemberton Weymouth Berkeley Rancocas Normal tetrads {%) 94 Standard error 2 . 4 92 90 2.7 3.0 83 3.6 80 73 4.0 4.4 Table 2. Germination of pollen tetrads of highbush blueberr>' varieties Variety Pemberton Berkele\- Jerse\- Rancocas Dixi Weymouth % germination* 70.6 39.8 37.5 30.1 26.9 5.5 ♦Each percentage is based upon the 3200 normal tetrads tested at four levels of pH. and four concentrations oi ucrose. Means underlined did not differ significantly (f = .OS) according to Duncan's new multiple range test, s Can. J. Plant Sci. Vol. 46 (1966) Table 3. Effect of pH on germination (^c) of highbush blueberry pollen tetrads pH Variety 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 We^■mouth 0.3a 8.6a 3.3a 7.9a Pemberton 0.0 91.6a 92.5a 98.5a Berkelev 0.0 61.9a 43.1a 54.1a Dixi 0.0 29.4a 35. 5o 43.0a Jersev 0.0 71.1 b 40.6a6 38.2a Rancocas 0.0 52.0a 41.0a 26.5 All varieties (av. of 24 counts) 0.02 52.8a 42 . 7a 44.7a Note: Means in the same row sharing the same letter did not differ significantly (P = .05) according to Duncan's new multiple range test. Each percentage is based upon the 800 normal tetrads tested at four sucrose concentrations. Table 4. Effect of sucrose concentration on the germination of highbush tetrads bl ueberry pollen % sucrose concentration 5 10 15 20 % germination* 28.8 32.2 39.1 40.0 FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Continued from Page 5 NOVA SCOT/A Dr. F. B. Chandler, retired cranberry specialist of the Mas- sachusetts Cranberry Station has been hired by the federal gov- ernment of Canada and the pro- vincial department of agriculture and marketing (Province of Nova Scotia) to conduct an economic survey of the cranberry industry in eastern Nova Scotia. Dr. Chandler arrived in Canada in late May and has already had an impact on the industry. Mr. E. L. Eaton who was re- sponsible for research and ex- tension on the cranberry indvis- try up to 1961 was recently presented with a certificate by Mr. D. L. Parks, the Deputy Min- ister of Agriculture for Nova Scotia, in recognition of his long and faithful service to agricul- ture. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton are now living on the family farm at Upper Canard, Kings County, Nova Scotia. One of their sons, Dr. George Eaton, is Professor of Horticulture at the University of British Columbia* and is car- rying out research on cranberries and highbush blueberries in British Columbia. '■'Ed. Note: Cranberries is pleased to carry an article by Dr. Eaton on this subject, and found on page 10 of this issue. 1111 *Means underlined by the same line did not differ significantly (P = .05) according to Duncan's new multiple range test. Each percentage is based upon the 4800 normal tetrads of six varieties tested at four levels of pH. FOR SALE 8 Acres of Cranberry Bog. 5 or 6 Acres of Reservoir. 20 Acres of Future Bog. IVz Acres for Flume. Approximately 35 Acres Total. Plan is Available. $52,000 or best offer. ROBERT HAYES Brant Rock, Mass. 834-9181 ELEVEN WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole cruw required for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable record for operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify .your investment. Fill in the coupon and mail it today. We'll see that you have com- plete information by return mail. fm © FMC CORPORATION, FLORIDA division FAIRWAY AVENUE, LAKELAND, FLORIDA n Please send me sales literature on Tropic Breeze Wind Machines n Please have sales engineer contact me NAME_ -TITLE. Farm Bureau In Action By VERNON A. BLACKSTONE Farm Bureau Staff Assistant The following is an article writ- ten by Mr. S. S. Garjian, Presi- dent of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation which I knew would be of interest to Cranberry growers. Mr. Garjian is a large poultryman with an annual pro- duction of over three million eggs. Over 90% of his production is sold to retail customers at the farm. Mr. Garjian is well versed on Marketing. ADDRESS (RFD). CITY _20NE- -STATE. Bargaining Power For Farmers By S. S. GARJIAN Farmers bargaining for the products they produce is the an- swer to higher net income. Several years ago the member- ship recognized the need for an expanded service program to strengthen the marketing and bargaining position of farmers end ranches. New and improved marketing methods are needed to secure higher net iiicoma for producers. At the American Farm Bureau Feredation annual meeting, dele- gates urged Farm Bureau to give marketing and bargaining pro- grami high priority. American Agricultural Market- ing Association and State Market- ing Association have been organ- ized to help farmers and ranchers determine, earn and obtain the full market values for farm com- modities, to aid in orderly mar- keting, to expand markets and promote the sale of commodities in domestic and foreign markets, and to initiate and provide special services for growers. Farm Bureau believes that mar- keting power can best be achieved thru the market price system. By this system the sup- ply and demand becomes the pri- mary factors in determining the true market value for agricul- tural commodities. Prices should relate to realistic market values. TWELVE FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous AAoulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly WIthrow, Minnesota) At the present time 2 million farms produce ninety-five per cent of the output. The average farm capital investment in 1964 was $51,000. It is estimated that by 1975 it will be about $75,000. Hit or miss marketing methods will not pay for or warrant huge investments. Marketing patterns will change more in the future. Contract pro- duction of agricultural products is growing. These people need representation through their own farm organization. It is very conceivable that one- half of our agricultural commod- ities will be produced under con- tract by 1975. Changes are taking place in the food processing organizations. There are fewer buyers, proces- sors and retailers in agricultural commodities. Consumers are more discrimin- ating and are buying more serv- ices with food dollars. Because of the services that the consumer is demanding, the difference be- tween what the consumer pays for the products and the price that the farmer gets is continually spreading and because of this the producer is not getting the prices he should be getting even though the prices are rising to the con- sumer. I want to emphasize the fact that this may not be true with all commodities. In concluding I might stress that we cannot continually ask for exemptions for farmers as a special privilege in our legisla- tive halls. We must appreciate the fact that we are a minority and to get exemption or special privileges will be more difficult in the future. Let us stand with heads high and bargain for the necessary things needed in selling agricul- tural products through our Farm Bureau affiliate the bargaining association. tured speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Plymouth County Farm Bureau, according to Mr. David Mann, President of the Plymouth County Farm Bureau. This is a very important meeting and will be held on August 25, 1966 and is being held early to avoid conflict from frost dangers to Cranberry growers which would prevent them from par- ticipating in this Farm Bureau function. All Massachusetts Cranberry growers will be pleased to note that Mr. Charles Shuman, Presi- dent of the American Farm Bu- reau Federation will be the fea- Farm Credit Service \ Box 7, Taunton, Mass., 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager THIRTEEN Objective Measures To Determine Cranberry Yields by J. C. ST. PIERRE, Agricultural Statistician, New Jersey Crop Reporting Service, Trenton, New Jersey, February 10, 1966. A new approach to forecasting cranberry production is being studied by the New Jersey Crop Reporting Service, a cooperative effort of the New Jersey and United States Departments of Ag - riculture, under a special project financed by matching State and Federal funds provided through the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. This Service has conduc- ted surveys and made estimates or' cranberry production each year since 1900. Currently, within- season forecasts are made as of August 15, October 1 and Novem- ber 1 in conjunction with the national program of the Crop Re- porting Board, Statistical Repor- ting Service, USDA. Forecasts are timely guides in planning probable requirments for labor, containers, storage facihties, tran- portation and promotional cam- paigns. Crop checks at the end of the season are the basis for final reports on production, quantities sold fresh and processed, and prices. These data provide a his- toric series that reveal state and national trends important to fu- ture plans of the industry, along with "trueing up" the statistical model for the seasonal forecasts. In the past, forecasts in all states have been mainly based on voluntary reports of individual growers' expectations obtained by mailed inquiry, phone and per- sonal visits. These judgement re- ports are mostly based on the crop's visual appearances, which oftentimes can be deceiving, par- ticularly with cranberries. In re- cent years, the Statistical Repor- ting Service has developed sci- entific "objective yield" measure- ments for several crops including corn, cotton, soybeans, and some fruit and nut crops. Objective yield methods use various physical measurements of crops growing in the field. These measures are designed to give a supplemental indication of prospective yield that will offset the inherent er- rors possible with judgement es- timates alone. Investigation of objective yield techniques for cranberries was started in New Jersey in 1962 under the direction of H. M. Wal- ters, now head of the Wisconsin Crop Reporting Service. The in- itial investigation was to test an old "rule-of-thumb" used by the cranberry industry that one berry per square foot was equal to a yield of one barrel per acre. Ber- ries were counted that fell within a one square foot wooden frame, placed in a grid pattern of ap- proximately 40 pace intervals throughout the test bogs. From those counts, an average number of berries per frame (square foot) was derived for each bog. The average number of berries per square foot was then compared to the final yield per ,^cre for the individual bogs. In 1963, the sur- vey was repeated in the same bogs with the percentage change in the average number of berries an additional indicator of proba- ble yield. Comparisons of either the av- erage number of berries per square foot or year to year change in number of berries per square foot and final yield per acre showed a poor correlation mean- ing that only a rough idea of probable yield could be obtained by counting berries. Because yield per acre is meas- ured on a weight basis (100 pound barrels), it was believed that picking the berries and ob- taining an average weight per square foot would overcome the variation in berry size, the main problem in the counting method. A significant improvement in measuring probable yield through a scientific sample of weight was thought likely and was set up for testing in 1964 by W. J. Fluke, Statistician in Charge of the New Jersey Crop Reporting Office and project leader, J. C. St. Pierre. The work done the first two years provided background for understanding the problems in- volved and for setting up im- proved procedures. In 1964 and 1965 the area of study was ex- panded from a few trial bogs to the entire producing area in New Jersey. A representative sample of all known harvested acreage in the state was selected. The frame consisted of 30 bogs in 1964 and 36 bogs in 1965. Berries were picked from each of four frames per bog and weighed separately. Although four frames per bog may seem like a small sample, analysis of available data indica- ted that this balance of frames per bog and number of bogs was an optimum allocation of the re- sources available to do the job. Increasing either the number of frames per bog beyond 4 or the number of bogs beyond 36 would result in diminishing returns, in terms, of more reliable averages in relation to project costs. The mid-August weights, grouped by method of harvest, expanded to an acre equivalent of 48.3 barrels per acre and 51.1 barrels per acre in 1965. The sample weights compared closely with the estimated state average yields of 49.2 barrels in 1964 and 53.0 barrels (preliminary) in 1965. based on traditional estimating methods. It is apparent, however, that this may not always be the case as sizing of berries and losses between observation date and harvest are large factors. Future work may establish "normal" values for these growth and loss factors. Variations from this nor- mal could be measured during the growing season to adjust the yield forecast at given intervals. Sample measurements indicated berries increased 57 percent in weigth from mid-August until harvest. Harvest loss samples in 1964 and 1965 average 5.2 percent in water harvested bogs, 23.0 percent in Darlington picked bogs and 38.7 percent in hand scooped bogs. Insect and disease loss may av- erage 15 percent or more on a state-wide basis. Additional work is needed be- fore an unqualified statement can be made concerning the accuracy of cranberry objective yield methods. However, it appears that objective measurements used in conjunction with grower re- ports will result in a significant reduction in forecasting error. FOURTEEN really the berries for. » H BEAN. solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special V/L" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey 4 Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION Xiansing, Michigan. FIFTEEN Ocean Spray Babcock, Wise. Plant Nears Completion There is an air of anticipation and excitement in the little town of Babcock, Wisconsin these days. It is generated by the construc- tion of a $495,000 cranberry processing plant for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Babcock now has a population of about 200, who feel that this new plant will be a valuable asset to their community. Though this is a small town, it is not small when speaking of cran- berries, since it is estimated that about 75 percent of the Wiscon- sin cranberry crop is grown within 65 miles of Babcock. Approximately 100 Wisconsin growers are members of the Ocean Spray cooperative which will own and operate the plant. It is estimated that the facility will employ up to 70 women and 14 men during the season from mid-September to December 1. The full-time staff will consist of three men and two women. The annual payroll will be be- tween 50 and 60 thousand dol- lars. Scheduled for completion on August 1, the plant will re- ceive and screen cranberries di- rectly from the marshes which, prior to that time, was done by each grower in his own facili- ties. This will be done in a 150 by 200 foot steel frame building where the cranberries will be sorted and stored for shipment to Ocean Spray processing plants in North Chicago, Illinois, and on the Pacific Coast. It is anticipated that about 50 or so growers will make use of the new Babcock plant which will be ready to handle from 10 to 15 million pounds of berries this season. Also involved in the new Bab- cock plant is the construction of a 100 by 50 foot pool, eight feet deep, which will be used as a holding tank for berries brought in from the marshes. The company offices, which are now located at 321 12th Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids, will be housed in a 32 by 64 foot build- ing to be constructed at the site of the new plant. r»rSri&=!fc35=a=S&:l£=SrlS=iM&:Sfcl&=fciS^^ BULLDOZERS CRANES LOADERS TRUCKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR BOG NEEDS LOUIS LECONTE P & L CO CARVER, MASS. 866-4402 CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 A Few Pesfkide Safety Donf's Don't save or re-use empty pesticide containers. Don't leave mothballs where children can find them. Don't use a pesticide in the home if a gas mask is required when using it. Don't use your mouth to blow out clogged sprayer lines or nozzle tips, or siphon a pesti- cide from a container. Don't smoke while handling pesticides. Don't spray or dust outdoors when the wind is high. • Don't apply pesticides near wells where they might con- taminate the drinking water. SIXTEEN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN MASS. DROUGHT THREATENS CROPS The drought plagued Massa- chusetts growers are experiencing a multitude of problems this year. A mid-June heat wave (921/2° in the State bog shelter' on the 12th) and shortage of water supplies makes this a criti- cal period as the berries are now setting. Sprinkler systems have been installed on many bogs but 60% of cranberry properties remain without this valuable protection. One apparent optimistic note is seen in the fact that mammoth blossoms are in evidence with bee population being very good. This coupled with sprinkler pro- tection where available and some rainfall should produce a good crop for 1966. Ocean Spray Land Sale Completed The deed for the sale of 75 acres of land in Middleboro, Mass. Industrial Park was signed in the Middleboro Town Hall by officials of Ocean Spray Cran- berries, Inc. and the Middleboro Board of Selectmen Thursday, June 30th. The deed-signing marked the culmination of activities which Edward Gelsthorpe, Executive Vice President and General Man- ager of Ocean Spray, said began 18 months ago when it became apparent that existing facilities of Ocean Spray were not adequate to handle the increased produc- tion of the company. In four years, Ocean Spray's sales have jumped from $27,000,000 to over $50,000,000 a year. The plant development will take place in two stages. The re- ceiving, screening and fresh fruit packing facilities will be ready by September 1967; it is planned to have the processing facilities completed by 1969. The new plant in Massachusetts is part of a nation-wide Ocean Spray expansion program. follow the leader Once again Buckner Sprinklers rate as the number one agricul- tural irrigators. When tested for uniform water disbursement, Buckner Sprinklers led the field with the highest Coefficient of Uniformity (CU). Buckner high CU means more uniform crop growth, greater profit per acre. And Buckner design and exacting production standards assure sprinklers with a long, trouble-free life. For only Buckner has the patented, sand-proof GDG Bearing for thousands of extra maintenance-free hours. Only Buckner gives you over fifty years of Buckner sprinkler manufacturing experience. Follow the leader. Irrigate with Buckner— world's leading sprinkler manufacturer. See your Buckner Dealer or write: Buckner, ® INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. BOX 232, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93708 SEVENTEEN ^so) Kerosene Solvenf Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE HALLS ON CARIBBEAN VACATION Clarence J. and Edith S. Hall, your former editors and pub- lishers have been on a Caribbean vacation. They flew to the re- cently - independent islands of Trinidad and Tobago, off the coast of Venezuela, South Amer- ica. They were surprised to be served turkey and cranberry sauce (from Nova Scotia) on both islands. The manager of their hotel at Tobago, a Dane, knew of and liked Ocean Spray Cran- berry Juice Cocktail. INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ DR. CROSS INVITED TO JAPAN Dr. Chester E. Cross, director of Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station, East Wareham, Mass. has received an invitation by the University of Hokkaido, Japan, to spend spend 45 days as cran- berry consultant. ►♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ I DOH'l BOG DOWN NOW, VISIT PCA FOR YOUR HARVEST MONEY Most responsible growers want money to increase their flexibility as harvest comes close. With PCA money available, you can meet unforeseen expenses. You can sell to your own advantage. You can utilize labor to harvest right and clean up your fall work, make repairs and get in shape for next season. The low cost of PCA money works hard for you, too. Simple interest only for the number of days you actually use the money and only on the unpaid balance give you real operating room. See for yourself how you can profit through harvest with PCA Harvest Money. PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS MAUSTON ANTIGO LUCK MEDFORD WAUSAU BARRON TOMAH RICE LAKE MARSHFIELD LADYSMITH STEVENS POINT BLACK RIVER FALLS EIGHTEEN SPOTLIGHT ON SUPPLIERS Kingston Oil & Gas., Inc. Just after the turn of the century, a young immigrant named Joseph Balboni arrived in the United States from his native Italy. This young man of 17 settled in the picturesque little town of Kingston, Massachusetts, only a mile or two from Plym- outh Rock, the historic landing place of the Pilgrims nearly three centuries before. Thirteen years after coming to this country, this young man who had been working in iron found- ries, realizing the need for de- pendable fuel suppliers, estab- lished the Kingston Oil Company. In 1948 the company expanded to include LP-gas distribution. Believing that cylinder deliveries were important to their business, Leon Balboni, treasurer of the company, stated, "Cylinder de- livery will always have an im- portant place in our business. Cylinders are the only answer to efficient service of LP-gas to our customers, particularly those summer residents of our Cape Cod area." Two years ago Kingston Oil and Gas completed a new and modern bulk plant with the most up-to-date equipment obtainable. With the addition of this plant the Balbonis are able to offer the finest service available to the people of the area. This, inci- dentally, includes many of the area ci"anberry growers. From their offices at 62 Main Street, Kingston, Mass., the Kingston Oil and Gas Company, Inc., also supplies Esso solvents, kerosene and spraying equipment to the area cranberry growers. Since the death of their father in 1962, both Balboni brothers, Leon and Robert, who is vice president of the firm and spends most of his time on dispatching and field supervision, have con- centrated on making known to the local cranberry growers that they are in an excellent position to supply them efficiently and economically with any of their fuel, solvent and spraying sup- plies and equipment. Located as they are in the heart of the Massachusetts cran- berry growing industry, they are able to offer quick and efficient service to growers throughout the area. "We are gratified," said Leon Balboni recently, "that many Cape cranberry growers have shown enough confidence in our company that they have, in turn, told their fellow growers about our services. This, of course, is the very best kind of advertising." The Balbonis make an effort to keep up with the latest develop- ments in chemicals being used by the cranberry industry so that they may better serve their grower customers. W NINETEEN FRESH FROM THE FIELDS Continued from Page 11 NEW J E RS EY June Ends Torrid Although the month of June ended in a torrid heat wave, the average temperature during the month at the New Lisbon Weath- er Station was 71.0 which is just about normal. The seven days of 90 degree weather which occurred in the latter half of the month were balanced out by seven days in the first half of the month when the temperature dropped down to the forties. Drought Still Serious The pattern of drought was re- sumed again during June. Only 2.36 inches of rain fell during the month or about IVz inches below normal. The total rainfall for the first six months of 1966 is 19.87 inches. Although this is only one inch less than normal, drought conditions are considered serious in the cranberry-blueberry area of New Jersey. Most of the rain has fallen in the non-growing months and the 28 inch deficiency carried over from the past three years has left water resources at critical levels. Heat Causes Concern An extremely severe heat wave during the latter half of June and early July is causing much concern to blueberry as well as cranberry growers. Many blue- berry bushes are dessicating as a result of the heat. Temperatures were well above 100 degrees in the fields on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. Official readings in the weather shelter on these dates were 98, 101 and 100 degrees. Blossom Late It is too early to tell about cranberry crop prospects this sea- son. Blossoming is considerably later than normal and as of July 7th the peak of bloom had not yet occurred on many bogs. New growth is more lush than normal, probably the result of heavy rain- fall in May. Black headed fire- worms are becoming more of a problem on New Jersey bogs, particularly those which are drawn early. The flight of girdler moths is very heavy and is caus- ing some concern. Distributor For Hale Irrigation Pumps ROBrS PROPANE GAS, INC. Carver, Mass. 866-4545 West Wareham, Mass. 295-3737 CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO L. P. GAS 1. Saves on Oil 2. No Pilferage 3. Saves on Spark Plugs 4. Up to Three Times the Engine Life 5. Saves on Fuel Pumps and Carburetors FOR A DEMONSTRATION CALL US TODAY WASHINGTON June Warm June weather on the coast was exceptional in that we had a terrifically hot day, June 15th, a high of 94 degrees registered at the Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit. There were higher temperatures read at pro- tected places and the growers did some thinking. Many used the sprinklers from 80 degrees on which was just about all day since the temperature reached 80 degrees about 10:00 A.M. and it was still 90 degrees at 5:00 P.M. We also had two low periods with frost on the fourth and the 24th. Again the growers used the sprinklers since the buds are very tender now. Due to several cir- cumstances some growers had extensive damage due to frost injury. Automatic sprinklers cer- tainly pay off when unexpected lows hit. The mean high for the month was 63.5 degrees and the mean low 47.83. The precipitation total was 2.28 inches for the month with a total for the year to date of 39.04 inches. The 1966 total through June was 44.90 inches. Crop Prospects Excellent Following a tour of the Gray- land, North Beach and Long Beach areas. Extension Agent, Azmi Y. Shawa feels that the over all prospects are for a bum- per crop. The fiowers are a mass in most all the bogs and unless something unexpected comes along, the harvest should be heavy. MANY GROWERS TURN OUT FOR CRANBERRY FIELD DAY Valuable information for cran- berry growers was provided 120 people who attended the annual field day at the Coastal Washing- ton Research and Extension Unit in Long Beach June 25. A spe- cial feature was a baked-smoked salmon luncheon served by the South Bend 4-H group. TWENTY "I PAINT WHAT I LIKE." Agway offers proven pesticides for Complete Crop Protection \ \ Place Orders with- i Agway HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Tel. Micidleboro 947-2133 I ■ P*?v»^*^*^f><^•^•v<^*^*^#^*^#^#^*^r^^*^#^#^r^^#^#^^#^*^*^*^*^^#^*^#^#^#^^<#^*^**^*^#^r^^*^#^#^»•^ PROVEN PESTICIDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor of Agway pesticides The best source of cranberry pesticide Helicopter operated by control materials and „, - -, , ,. .. . Flymouth Lopters. Inc. application service - ' ' Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht HARRY T. FISHER, JR., Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 TWENTY-ONE fidJf^^al^ ISSUE OF JULY, 1966 VOL. 31 -NO. 3 ^»aJW^C«MO«r,^5^ THE VERSATILE BERRY It seems we all like to reminisce once in a while. It was during one those moments of reminiscing a few days ago that my thoughts turned to cranberries, naturally, and I began to realize what a truly versatile berry we are working with. I won't tell you my age but I remember, though vaguely, when my mother would buy several pounds of whole fresh cran- berries and then spend many hours over a hot stove making cranberry sauce for our rather large, cranberry-loving family. She would measure and stir and measure again and taste and then wait for the sauce to cook for the necessary length of time so that her family could enjoy the whole- someness and nourishment of home-made cranberry sauce. Of course, as time has a habit of doing, things change. It is no longer necessarv for the housewife to work so hard and long to turn out "home-made" cranberry sauce. What with new processes and automatic equipment — and the experienced people to operate them — you can go to the nearest super market or corner store and buy, right off the shelf, cranberry sauce "like mother used to make." But now, in addition to cranberry sauce, many other cranberry products are being offered to the public. Some of these are cranberry preserves, jellies, the very popu- lar cranberry juice cocktail and yes, even cranberry ice cream plus others. The point I'm trying to make is — how many of the growers realize that there is a reason for this more general usage of cranberries? The obvious benefits of the increase in the number of cranberry prod- ucts need no elaboration. The old '^law of supply and demand holds forth in this industry as it does in any other. Without the "behind-the-scenes" work of many people, agriculturists, research scien- tists, chemical engineers, marketing people, there would not be this demand and, there- fore, the grower would find it difficult, if not impossible to get a decent price for his crop. There are those people who work tire- lessly to find new products and new markets for these products. One very fine example of these new products and their impact on TWENTY. 7WO Established 193 6 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey the industry was touched upon in a guest editorial in the March, 1965 issue of CRAN- BERRIES, when George C. P. Olsson, Presi- dent of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. stated "New and agressive management at Ocean Spray with the subsequent promotion of Cranberry Juice Cocktail on a national basis has been a giant step forward. This plus the introduction of new product lines has enabled the industry to use all the cran- berries harvested in 1963 and 1964." It should be gratifying to the grower, large or small, to know that someone — someone he doesn't even know — is working to find new and better markets for the cranberries he will harvest this fall. cutworms fire^ortns CARBARYL INSECTICIDE ,v^ fruit^orms Japanese beetles CONTROLS CRANBERRY INSECTS leafhoppers You get better, safer insect control by using SE VIN in your cranberry bogs. SE VIN insecticide destroys cutworms, fireworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetles and leafhoppers, including the leafhoppers that spread false blossom disease. And the relatively low toxicity of SE VIN provides fewer drift and residue problems to humans, livestock and fish. Order SEVIN today. Union Carbide Agricultural Products, 270 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. UNION CARBIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sevin is the registered trade mark of Union Carbide Corporation for carbaryl insecticide. TWENTY-THREE FRESH FROM THE FIELDS WISCONSIN The season is about ten days late, but there has been some nice growing weather lately, and if the weather conditions continue to be good, the lateness can be made up by the time of harvest. Hail Damage Up First brood fireworm are now practically finished and the grow- ers have now finished dusting or spraying. The hail damage in the Tomah-Warrens area has been estimated at 50% on 200 acres. Some of the growers had as much as 75% while others had a 25% loss, but the average for the area was around 50%. This would mean a loss of 10,000 barrels figuring a yield of 100 barrels to the acre. In addition, there has been some frost scattered throughout the state, and though the damage isn't serious, several thousand barrels have now been lost. Wisconsin had some extremely warm weather the last of June with the result that the berries seem to be almost normal for that time of year. Even in the nor- thern part of the state some beds are in full bloom which is about normal. Bumble Bees Scarce Most of the state finds that the bumble bee population is way down this year so the growers are relying more and more on honey bees, which they can rent for $15 a swarm. A swarm takes care of two acres as a rule. Because of the heat and dry weather, considerable progress is being made by those growers who are getting ready for planting next year. However, the shortage of help is a limiting factor. New Marsh Development The Cardinal Cranberry Com- pany at Manitowish Waters was sold recently to Frederic Bartling and there is a new cranberry development going in at Fifield, Wisconsin that will be quite large and should be one of the finest cranberry properties in Wisconsin once it is developed. Weather The week of June 5th was mostly cloudy, cool and wet. Warm and humid weather with thunderstorms and showers per- sisted throughout the state into Monday. Much needed rain fell in northern and western sections. After the 7th the weather turned decidedly cooler with light frost or near freezing temperatures on the 10th. Scattered thunderstorms returned to the south on the 11th. Mostly cloudy and cool weather continued with average weekly temperatures 3 to 6 degrees below normal. Beneficial showers and thunderstorms occurred through- out the state on the 11th and I2th though rainfall amounts varied sharply within districts. Only scattered light sprinkles were re- ported from Monday, June 20, to Friday afternoon when very lo- calized showers again material- ized. A few reports of heavy downpours and hail were received. Summer arrived in earnest during the week of the 19th on the tail of southerly winds which brought warmth and high humid- ity to the state. A very persistent weather pattern with nearly cloudless but hazy skies prevailed during the week. Little or no precipitation managed to fall from the humid air mass. The hot and humid weather continued until the 26th, when slightly cooler and drier air moved in from the northwest. A few scattered showers occurred over the northwest on Friday, the 24th, and in the southwest on Saturday evening, the 25th. Growers' Meeting July 28 Mark July 28 on your calendar. Summer meeting of the Wiscon- sin State Cranberry Growers Association will be held at Olson Brothers, Warrens, Wisconsin, at 9:00 A.M. Cranberry Products Adds New Equipmenf Cranberry Products, Inc., is installing their new juice equip- ment which consists primarily of a DeLaval Separator and are also putting in two Groen kettles for whole cranberry sauce, which from preliminary tests looks like this equipment will make a very superior sauce, as they are so constructed to handle the ber- ries with the minimum of rough treatment. U. S. Cranberry Growers Voted for Continuance of Marketing Order 599 Favor— Only 67 Opposed Cranberry growers of the U.S. have voted to continue the mar- keting agreement and marketing order regulating the handling of cranberries. In a referendum conducted by USDA's marketing and consumer service, 500 growers, or more than 89 per- cent of those voting favored this continuation. This accounted for more than 67 percent of produc- tion represented in the balloting. Sixty - seven growers voted against this still - controversial matter. Provisions of the mar- keting agreement and order be- came effective August 15, 1962 after hearings in all areas which are still remembered. The pro- gram is designed to help stab- ilize cranberry prices of the crop grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Min- nesota, Oregon, Washington and Long Island in New York, or in fact anywhere in this country. Referendum of growers by bal- lot must be conducted on each even-numbered, or every two years to see if the growers wish the order continued or termi- nated. TWENTY-FOUR SERVING THE WISCONSIN GROWERS FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES ***4i*4i*«*4i« Vernon Goldlsworthy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M - 22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 Phone : MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Area Code 608 257-1019 Please Mention CRANBERRIES When You Answer Advertisements J ■> j^.ti!-''Mssmfiuia^ j»»<«!f«es^A>'-s v^^i^^t NO AMATEUR •I 1 park. He's a professional, frive have made him best at his job. At Ocean Spray, our job is Cranberries; nothing else; we're Cranberry Professionals. for information about Cooperative Membership in Ocean Spray, contact ally Director or Staff member in your growing area. Ocean spray. CRANBERRIES, INC. IVIassachuset:t:s New Jersey \/\/isconsin Oregon \y\/ashingt:an Canada PLANT & SOIL SCIENCES LIBRARt CRANBERRY'' ATIOIMAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE ^Hy Uisji '% y Wm J. Bramlage When man learned to release the tremendous forces of atomic energy his first use of that power was to build a bomb — the Atomic Bomb. But before the first bomb was exploded, he was already dreaming of harnessing these same atomic forces for peaceful uses. Among the forces produced from radioactive materials are gamma rays. These are highly penetrating rays with the ca- pacity to kill living cells of both plants and animals. Scientists soon learned to apply controlled doses of these gamma rays to kill unwanted or dangerous cells, and this is the basis for using radio- active materials to treat cancer patients. Similarly, attempts have been made to kill, through ir- radiation, the fungi and bacteria that cause decay of food. It is this aspect of irradiation that we, as agriculturists, are personally concerned. Much work has been done on food irradiation, and we fre- quently find articles in the news- papers and magazines giving glowing accounts of the use of these "magic rays" to preserve food indefinitely — without re- frigeration. Indeed, there have been some notable successes: irradiated bacon, requiring no refrigeration, may soon be on the market; irradiated potatoes, that won't sprout, are now being sold n Canada; and research continues to look promising for retarding spoilage of fresh strawberries through irradiation. However, most of the press reports have been unduly optimistic, for food irradiation is beset with severe problems. To sterilize a food product, that is, to kill all the bacteria and fungi on and in it, requires a massive dose of radiation. Such doses very often not only kill the microbes, but also cause se- IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frost confrol and irrlqation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 vere changes in the foods, for example, changes in the color, taste, odor, or texture of the food. Dreams of replacing can- ning and refrigeration with ir- radiation have been largely abandoned because of the failure to prevent these changes. A notable exception to this prob- lem, however, is bacon, which tolerates a sterilizing dose of radiation without undergoing change. When we consider irradiation of fresh fruits, we run into an- other immense problem. Unlike processed foods, fresh fruits are living organizisms, and so, they as well as bacteria and fungi can be killed by gamma rays. All living cells are not equally susceptible to these rays, so our only hope is that we can seri- ously injure or kill disease-caus- ing organisms without seriously injuring the fruits. Fortunately some of the most serious disease- causing fungi are among the most radiation-sensitive organ- isms. These are the PenicilliuTn species, which cause blue mold of apples and blue and green molds of citrus; Botrytis cinerea, which causes much of the decay of strawberries; and Monilinia fructicola, which causes Brown Rot of peaches and plums. These fungi can be injured, though not completely killed, by relatively light doses of radiation. But unfortunately, even such light doses prove to be quite injurious to most fruits. Al- though the fruits are not killed by such doses, they are changed. Most fruits are softened by the treatment, and sometimes, as with grapes and pears, very times affected: peaches are made greatly softened. Color is some- redder, while plums are some- times prevented from turning blue, and pears develop a mot- tled green-and-yellow instead of a yellow color. But most serious of all, irradiated fruits often fail to develop their normal flavor during subsequent ripening. Since fresh fruits are prized for their characteristic flavors, a loss of these flavors is a prohibitive ef- fect of a treatment. TWELVE FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS — pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) Another form of injury to fruits is a reduction of their normal resistance to disease- causing fungi. Since light doses of radiation do only injure, not kill the fungi, this is a very serious problem. If irradiated fruits are stored for an extended period after treatment, they very often develop more decay than non-irradiated fruits, for in time, the fungi recover from the treat- ment while the fruits do not. Also, if the fruits become re- contaminated with fungi, their resistance to these organisms is less than that of unirradiated fruits. This means that radiation could not be used prior to a long storage period; its use would be restricted to a short time before the fruits would be used, such as for a reduction of decay during immediate marketing. Another problem is expense. An irradiation facility is a very expensive piece of equipment, and one that requires great skill and elaborate precautions for op- eration. Although it has been found that sprouting of potatoes can be prevented by a very light dose of radiation and without other injury to the tubers, only in certain situations would irradi- ation of potatoes be economical, at least at the present stage of technology. Such a situation now seems to exist in Canada. So it can be seen that there are many problems confronting fruit irradiation. But conspicu- ously missing from this list of problems is the one that im- mediately comes to mind in a discussion of irradiation. Irradi- ation does not make the fruits radioactive. The gamma rays are the product of a radioactive source. They are not themselves radioactive, nor do they make the objects they strike radioac- tive. Irradiated foods are not radioactive! Numerous experiments have been made on many different kinds of fruits under many types of conditions. In these experi- ments, only one fruit has consis- tently responded well to irradia- tion, and that is the strawberry. The market life of strawberries is usually extended 2-3 days by irradiation, without injury to the fruit. For a fruit as perishable as strawberries, this extension of market life is quite significant. Research is continuing on this crop, and it is quite possible that in the near future irradiated ber- ries will be arriving on our mar- kets from California. California offers a unique potential for this operation, for its largest pro- duction area has a harvest period of at least 3-4 months, with a fairly uniform volume of produc- tion during this period. This produces an economic situation that cannot be matched in the East. It is likely that the encourag- ing results from irradiation of strawberries and potatoes will continue to stimulate research on THIRTEEN ways to treat other fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the great sensitivity of most fresh produce to gamma rays will im- pose severe restrictions on radi- ation usage. In addition, the great expense of a radiation facility will impose additional economic restriction unless future techno- logical break-throughs can greatly reduce its cost. We can expect to continue reading in the popu- lar press, glowing accounts of the use of "magic rays" to pre- serve foods, for this is fertile ground for journalists, but such reports should be met with a healthy skepticism. Irradiation is certainly no cure-all for post- harvest diseases of fruits. and football scj[ua(l, rccrntly wrote an article tor the school newspaper stating that he felt the school's spirit, student gov- ernment and social prowess was far below its academic excel- lence, and that he was willing to accept the challenge to bet- ter this condition during his year as student body president. Lakeside is a prep school. Cape Cod Growers Meet August 23 The 79th Annual Meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Grow- ers Association will be held Tuesday, August 23 at the Cran- berry Experiment Station begin- ning at 10:00 A.M. The program is largely complete at this time and will include machinery and FRANK O. GLENN'S SON WINS SCHOOL ELECTION Dick Glenn, a senior at Lake- side School For Boys, Seattle, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glenn of Long Beach, equipment exhibits, guided tours won an election for student of the State Bog and a chicken body president over two other barbeque at lunch. After lunch, candidates recently. there will be a short business Frank Glenn is a leading nieeting, a talk by Dr. David W. Washington Cranberry Grower Robinson of Ireland and the and prominent in the industry, crop report by Mr. Byron S. Dick, who is a member of Peterson of the Crops Reporting tile private school's rowing crew Service . BULLDOZERS CRANES LOADERS TRUCKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR BOG NEEDS LOUIS LECONTE P & L CO. CARVER, MASS. 866-4402 ■vf'' i tm j • H ■■■ ■^t,' m 1 H ^K"^' H'.-'? . .• ' 1 1 ' *"' . ^^^^^1 1 ■ 1 ^^^^1 Fig. 1 T-MULZ, when mix- ed with a pesticide, immediate- ly causes an emulsion that can be mixed with water for appli- cation. Thompson-Hayward Announces Expanded Line of Emulsifiers An expanded line of emulsi- fiers for agricultural chemicals has been announced by the In- dustrial Division of Thompson- Hayward Chemical Company. Called T-MULZ emulsifiers, they are used in formulating a broad spectrum of insectcides and herbicides. T - MULZ emulsifiers are available in versatile matched pairs for handling the major part of emulsification require- ments. This enables the form- ulator to minimize his raw ma- terial inventory. For hard-to- emulsifv toxicants, a specialty line of' T-MULZ is available. In addition to its brand of emidsifiers, Thompson - Hay- ward also offers a technical ser- \'ice facility for customizing emulsifiers to meet special ap • plications. Additional infomiation about the Thompson-Hayward emul- sifiers, for agricultural chem- icals is available by writing to Thompson-Hayuard Chemical Company, 52(X) Speaker Road, Kansas City, Kansas 66110. FOURTEEN How Cranberries Feed Tbeir Young By G. L. GRANGER Cranberries are a very closely affiliated family. The Father takes an active interest in the care and preservation of the home environ- ment during the pre-natal period of the expectant mother. He is , constantly on the guard against the invasion of the Cranberry Beatles. The cranberry Beatle is the natural enemy of the young new- born Cranberry. They land upon the habitat of the Cranberries, making many loud noises. They shake and tremble while making unusual sounds and often cause great trauma to the young Cran- berries who become frightened at these strange noise and violent shaking. The young Cranberries often go into shock, shrieking and swooning whenever the Cranberry Beatles attack. It is during these early days of the new born Cranberries that the feeding of the Cranberry is most important. The Mother Cranberry is easily irritated and it is the Father's duty to see that the Mother is not unduly upset. If the Mother becomes upset she re- fuses to nurse the young Cran- berries, and they soon become anemic. If you have ever seen Cranberries that were not a deep beautiful red but rather, a light sickly yellow, it was because they were not properly fed. This was probably due to the fact that their Mother had failed to give them the food they required. At feeding time the Mother Cranberry gathers her young ones around her. Sometimes this is difficult for her to do as the Cranberry Beatles may be at- tacking the home nest and the young Cranberries start shrieking and swooning so that they do not hear the call to dinner. The Mother Cranberry calls her young by rolling gently back and forth on her twig, making soft sounds much like that which a catapillar makes while crawling up a blade of grass. Only Cranberries can hear the sounds of the Mother Cranberry calling her young. Doctor I. Ben- had states this in his thesis. "A Day in Cranberry Land," that the song of the Mother Cranberry calling her yovmg to dinner is very much like the unfinished part of Schubert's "Unfinished Sym- phony." Someone once asked Dr. I. Benhad, "If only Cranberries can hear the song of the Mother Cranberry, how it was he heard it." He replied that in truth he WAS a Cranberry who had spent most of his life in the can. After the young Cranberries have been gathered around their Mother, the Father begins his famous and exotic dance of the "Balls of Fire." This dance has been so named because of the frantic motions of the Father who moves so gracefully and fast that it appears that more than one Cranberry is dancing. Due to the stress and strain of the dance the Father's blood pressure rises, giving him a deep red appear- ance, thus giving the illusion of many balls of fire. The purpose of the dance is to confuse the Cranberry Beatles. It is while the Father is per- forming his dance that the Mother Cranberry feeds her young. This is the most difficult function the adult female Cranberry has to perform. If you do not agree, you should find yourself an orphaned Cranberry and just try to feed it. Ronson Helicopters brings you an effective combination of equipment, trained personnel and proven chemicals to help you get maximum yields from your acreage. Write today for this free booklet — or phone 609 882-9286. RONSON HELICOPTERS, INC. A subsidiary of the Ronson Corporation P.O. Box 1386 / Mercer County Airport / Trenton, New Jersey 08607 NAME. ADDRESS. POST OFFICE. I FARM STATE. ZIP. ACRES. MY PRIMARY CROPS ARE. FIFTEEN Regional News Notes — Continued WASHINGTON Month Very Mild The weather has been average for this time of the year with the mean high 63.77 degrees F. and the mean low 51.35 degrees F. The actual high for the month was 69 on the 15th and the 17th and the bog low was 39 degrees on the 24th. The precipitation for the month was .54 inches, and the bog owners have been doing some sprink- ling, about 4 hours a week to keep the moisture up. Astoria Bridge Opened The Long Beach area be- came a permanent link with tlie Highway system with the open- ing of the new Astoria Bridge across the Columbia River at the mouth and it htis been a very busy highway for the first weekend. It does not officially open imtil August 27th but due to many problems with the ferry channel the bridge opened July 29th with one-way traffic guided through the still work- ing crews. Sunday 4,500+ cars and other vehicles went through the toll gate. The ferries could never begin to handle this amount, and of course many were just sight seeing on the new bridge. CRANBERRIES IN MINNESOTA Continued jrom Page 9 Coe said he is now working with 8 to 10 interested persons — Minnesota people with boggy land or money and Wisconsin growers who want to expand. "There's not many people who want to get into it." he said. "And there are fewer who can afford to." It's a long-term enterprise — but once a bog is established it will last for 50 to 75 years, Coe said. Distributor For Hale Irrigation Pumps ROBTrS PROPANE GAS, INC. Carver, Mass. 866-4545 West Wareham, Mass. 295-3737 CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO L. P. GAS 1. Saves on Oil 2. No Pilferage 3. Saves on Spark Plugs 4. Up to Three Times the Engine Life 5. Saves on Fuel Pumps and Carburetors FOR A DEMONSTRATION CALL US TODAY Edward Gelsthorpe | To Be Speaker at Miami Convention i Edward Gelsthorpe, executive' vice president of Ocean Spray' Cranberries, Inc. will be a key' speaker during the 2.3rd annual I convention of the Florida Fruit: and Vegetable Association in! Miami Beach. ' The convention is set for Sep- : tember 19-23 at the Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour. Gelsthorpe' will make the address during the Florida Citrus Breakfast sponsored by the Florida Citrus i Commission on Thursdav, Sept. 22. ' ' Gelsthorpe has been with Ocean Spray since May, 1963 when he left Colgate-Palmolixe Co. where he was corporate \ace president and general man- ager of the toilet articles di- vision. Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 S24-757R Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager |' .^«^#^«^«^#^r Lansing, Michigan TWENTY-ONE MARKETING-Cont. from Pg. 2 Attending as guests were: Leon April, New jersey, John Morellis, also of New Jersey, Orrin CoUey, president of Cranberry Institute, Duxbury, Mr. Ben Pannkuk, Wisconsin, Robert Hiller of Marion, Mass. (Pals Brand), Gilbert T. Bea- ton cf Ocean Spray and James A. Rowse of Littleton, New Hampshire, a processor. The meeting is open to the pub- lic by law. The next meeting unless|| otherwise called will be in Sep- tember of 1967. There was some discussion as to delinquent reporting of cranberry inventories. These reports are due November 1, February 1, May 1, and Aug- ust 1. NEW JERSEY GROWERS HOLD 97th SUMMER MEETING Bright marketing prospects and bumper crops are in store for New Jersey Cranberry Growers, according to reports made at the 97th summer meet- ing of the American Cranberry Growers Association. Edward V. Lipman, Chair- man of the Association's Legis- lative Committee, said the acute problem was caused directly by the unwise ruling of Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz which prohibits importation of foreign nationals for migrant labor. Other speakers on the pro- gram included John C. St. Pierre, N. J. Crop Reporting Service; C. W. Mainland, Rut- gers Horticulturist; Dr. John Meade, Rutgers Extension Spe- cialist in Weed Control; and Walter Fort and Joseph Palmer, N. J. members of the Cranberry Marketing Order Committee. Following luncheon at the Sweetwater Casino, where the morning program was held, the group formed a caravan and toured a number of bogs in the area. Tour included the Cavi- leer-Fox Bog, Weekstown; Earl Hill Bog, Bulltown; Rutgers Experimental Bogs at Oswego; and Sim Place Bogs, now being renovated by the new owners. TWENTY-TWO follow the leader Once again Buckner Sprinklers rate as the number one agricul- tural irrigators. When tested for uniform water disbursement, Buckner Sprinklers led the field with the highest Coefficient of Uniformity (CD). Buckner high CU means more uniform crop growth, greater profit per acre. And Buckner design and exacting production standards assure sprinklers with a long, trouble-free life. For only Buckner has the patented, sand-proof GDG Bearing for thousands of extra maintenance-free hours. Only Buckner gives you over fifty years of Buckner sprinkler manufacturing experience. Follow the leader. Irrigate with Buckner — world's leading sprinkler manufacturer. See your' Buckner Dealer or write: Buckner, ® INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. BOX 232, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93708 lOcean Spray Announces Key Executive Promotions Key Ocean Spray executive promotions have been an- lounced by Edward Gelsthorpe, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the na- tional cranberry marketing co- operative. Each of these promotions is to a position newly formed in keeping with sales and grower returns which have doubled over the past five years. Esti- mated 1966 fiscal sales will be "slightly in excess of $50,000,000," according to Mr. Gelsthorpe. Edwin F. Lewis, former Vice President — Marketing, was ap- pointed to the new position of Senior Vice President. In this capacity, he is responsible for vities, new product develop- all world-wide marketing acti- ment, and Research and De- velopment. His advancement marks Ocean Spray's continued expansion in distribution and Edwin F. Lewis Senior Vice President Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. product diversification. Mr. Lewis came to Ocean Spray in 1964 from Young & Rubicam, Inc., where he was Vice Presi- dent and Account Supervisor. Richard Lagreze was ad- vanced from Director of Oper- ations to Vice President — Op- erations. The increase in his responsibilities is concurrent with the rapid growth of Ocean Spray's manufacturing needs. He directs the Purchasing and Engineering Departments as well as the operations of five processing plants and freezer facilities and receiving stations in the United States and Can- ada. Mr. Lagreze joined Ocean Spray in 1965. He had been associated with General Foods Corporation as Manager of Corporate Engineering Econ- omics and with Procter and Gamble as Group Production Manager. Lester F. Haines, former General Sales Manager, was named Vice President — Sales and is responsible for all phases of domestic sales. Mr. Haines has been associated with Agricultirre since the start of his business career. Prior to joining Ocean Spray in 1957, he was with the American Cranberry Exchange. Edward J. Gaughan has been assigned the new position of Vice President — Finance and, in addition, continues as Assis- tant Secretary - Treasurer. He has been a member of Ocean Spray's financial department since 1956. TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 18 August, however, was quite cool with quite a lot of rain in the northern part of the state. Shortages and Labor Problems Additional sprinkhng equip- ment in Wisconsin will be put in again this year and growers are already ordering the equip- ment for next spring because of the shortages which are re- sulting from the war in Viet Nam. Certain sizes of pipe are already becoming scarce. The biggest Fall problem will be the lack of help for harvest- ing and this will be a problem for all Wisconsin's cranberry' growers. Most of them are going to machine-type harvest- ing which is about twice as fast in order to reduce the labor needed in the marshes for the harvest. More Hail Damage There was some more hail damage in August in the cen- tral part of Wisconsin which will reduce the Wisconsin crop to some extent. Some growers had severe damage but when it is averaged with the rest of the state crop it is only about 3%. Wisconsin had the best bloom it has had in years but the set was not as good as the bloom indicated. Berries are nice sized and some of the early varieties such as Ben Lears and Black Veils are beginning to color and should be ready to harvest right after Labor Day. Most harvest- ing will stiirt about Sept. 18th on Searles Jumbos and McFar- lins. Vine Injury Th state had quite a bit of injury from extreme hot wea- ther in July and there is injury scattered quite generally throughout the state. Because of the extreme heat at the time, the vines were not able to take the moisture as fast as the plants gave it off. As a result, some of the vines were killed but this did not show up until later as the cranberry and ever- green plants do not turn brown for two or three weeks after the injury. Mrs. Howard Folsom Mrs. Howard Folsom, 50, Green Lake, Wis. died August 20 at a Madison Hospital fol- lowing a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. August 24 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with burial in the Green Lake Cemetery. The former Mary Klingkam was bom in Houghton, Mich. She and her husband operated a cranberry marsh at Manito- wish Waters. Surviving are her husband and two sons, Robert, a senior at Harvard University, and Thomas, a senior at Wayland Academy Beaver Dam. Mrs. Mark B. Moore Mrs. Mark B. Moore, o£ Moore's Meadows, Tabernacle, N. J., died recentlv at her home. She was 101. Mrs. Moore, the former Ida C. Smith, of Indian Mills, N. J., operated together with her husband, a cranberrv and blueberry busi- ness at Moore's Meadows dur- ing the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mr. Moore died in 1934, but one of his grandchildren, George D. Simmons, still operates the family business at the original site. Services were held at Mount Holly, New Jersey. Interment was at the Junior O.U.A.M. Cemetery. CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHRELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. [RONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT PIPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized - Bituminous Coafed - Aluminum TV.' ■ FOUR serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. 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The tour included a visit to the cranberry station at East Ware- ham, the consumer outlet of Ocean Sprav at East Wareham, several cranberry bogs and the private packing plant of Peter Lesage at Plymouth, Massa- chusetts. The purpose of the trip was to observe the latest trends land methods in cranberry pro- duction with a view to revital- 'izing the industry in Eastern Canada. Those making the trip were: Mr. Robert Murray, Horticul- turist, Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture and Mar- keting. DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-458r Mr. Donald Palfrey, Weed Specialist, Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture and Mar- keting. Mr. Derill Armstrong, Agri- cultural Engineer, Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture and Marketing. Mr. Chesley Lockhart, Plant Pathologist, Canada Dept. of Agriculture, Research Branch. Dr. Ivan Hall, Botanist, Can- ada Dept. of Agriculture, Research Branch. 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BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ONE I Ocean Spray Sells Out Early Blacks With the completion of the harvest of Early Blacks, receipts of this variety total 25% less than last year. Consequently, because of the brisk demand right from the start of the sea- son Blacks have been com- pletely sold out. Prices from September 30 is $5.00 a quarter or $20.00 per barrel. This is $1.00 above last year's price. Michigan Cranberry Area Shows Promise Cranberry bogs in the New- berry, Michigan area could av- erage a harvest of about 14,600 pounds per acre, judging by the yield in an experimental plot near here. The plot, under supervision of the Michigan State university extension office here, was de- veloped in what is known as the Dollarville marsh, southwest of Newberry. C. fir L. EQUIPMENT CO. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS Graiiberry Bog Service PRUNING FERTILIZING RAKING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further informafion Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 SHARQN BOX COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHnD 18 56 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • S.iwmill located .it Norili Carver, Mast. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-22 J4 A previous yield in the same plot was about 11,000 pounds an acre. The berries would bring about ISC' a pound in the Newberry area. It has been realized for some time that the area is suitable for growing cranberries. In the Whitefish point area 30 miles northeast of here the first set- tlers there in the 1870's grew cranberries in the numerous bogs on the point. Robert E. Reyda To Serve Ocean Spray In Babcock, Wisconsin Robert E. Reyda has been appointed manager of the new receiving station built at Bab- cock, Wisconsin by Ocean Spray Cranberies, Inc., it was announced recently by Lloyd Wolfe, field manager for the company. In addition to his duties at the new $500,000 plant, Reyda will be an assistant fieldman. His most recent position has been as research assistant with the DeKalb Agricultural Asso- ciation, Inc., at Waterman, 111. He was involved in hybrid wheat research for two years with that firm and had been in the production department since May of this year. A native of Akron, Ohio, the 27-year-old Reyda majored in horticulture at Ohio State Uni- T versify and completed work on ll his master's degree in Decem- ber of 1963. He served in the Army for two years as an ar- tillery oflBcer. Inflation : Something that cost $5 to buy a few years ago, but now costs $10 to repair. TWO Mass. Cranberry Station i Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Robert Norgren who has been vidth us for nearly two years is leaving in mid-October to accept a position at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts in Am- herst. Bob has been working under Bert Zuckerman and gathering information for his doctoral thesis. He will be Ex- tension Plant Pathologist with some teaching responsibilities in his new job. Bob is a great sports fan and we had some lively discussions on baseball and football. We wish Bob and his familv nothing but good luck in their new surroundings. Drs. Zuckerman and Paracer have published an article in the August issue of the Plant Disease Reporter. The title is Nematophas,oiis Fungi and Pre- daceoiis Nematodes Associated with Cranberry Soils in Mas- sachusetts. This article is a progress report on studies that provided fundamental informa- tion for further investigation of possible agents for biological control of certain nematodes in CTanberrv soils. Prof. Bill Tomlinson has an article loublished in the August i'jsne of the Journal of Economic Entomology. The title is Mating and Revrodiictive Historif of Blacklight- Travved Cranberry Fruittvorm Moths. This article contains information on mating habits and sex ratio of fruit- worm moths captured in black- light traps. Much of this in- formation has been presented by Bill at the Cranberry Club meetings the past two winters. A delegation of six people from Nova Scotia visited the Cranberry Station from Sep- tember 14 to 16. These were Dr. Ivan Hall, Botanist, and Mr. Chesley Lockhart, Plant Path- ologist, Canada Dept. of Agri- culture; Mr. Robert Murray, Extension Horticulturist, Mr. Darrell Armstrong, Agricultural Engineer, Mr. Donald Palfrey, Weed Specialist, all of the Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture, and Mr. Murray Porter, a cranberry grower. These gentlemen were interested in the culture and marketing of cranberries and we thoroughly enjoved talking and traveling with them. Weather The month of September was cool, averaging nearly 2 degrees a day below normal, with w^arm temperatures the early part of the month and the last 10 days quite cool. Rainfall totalled 4.80 inches which is an inch above the 30 year average. Generally the rain was distributed throughout the month with heavy amounts occuring on the 4th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. We are still 7% inches below av- erage for 1966, but are nearly 5% inches ahead of 1965 at this same date. Harvest Some harvesting started on September 12, but general har- vest did not begin until the 16th or 17th in Massachusetts, This is the latest start that I can remember. Even at this late starting date color was not very good for the first week of har- vest and size was variable, gen- erally from average to small. Top berries had fairly good size but under berries were small. About 50 percent of the crop had been harvested up to October 5. There have been 4 (Continued on Page 6) CRANBERRY GROWERS Now Unloading - 1 Carload Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - Also 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our Middleboro yard has been closed as a retail yard. Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 ^assBs^^ma THREE We d like to put you on the map! I We mean it. We want a map full of growers. Good growers for Dean's Indian Trail. Men who like the way we do business. Suppose you make the map at Dean's Indian Trail, then what? For one, you get an advance at the beginning of harvest on your estimated crop. You get a second payment when you ship during the season, and a final payment at a later date. For another, your crop will go into the finest cranberry products made. For a third, you'll be tied in with a well-known, highly respected company. A company with strong advertising and merchandising programs to sell cranberry products. Dean's Indian Trail... the big new name in the cranberry business. :| Deanls \\rvdJUmJhaili p. O. Box 710 • Wiscontio Rtpldt • Wllcontin 54494 FOUR ISSUE OF OCTOBER, 1966 / VOL 31 -NO. 6 WATER . . WATER . . WATER The only time, it seems, when people really think about water is when there is too much or when there is too little. The nation's cranberry growers right now are very much concerned about water — or rather the lack of it. We. in Massachusetts, have been plagued by several years of drought, during which time the levels of our reservoirs and ponds have gone down so sharply that one could almost sit and watch it drop What is really alarming is the fact that this is not a "local" problem but is shared by nearly all the cranberry growing areas. On a recent trip to New Jersey we found the same situation there. It has become so critical in that state that it is overshadowing all of the other problems the growers must con- tend with, and these are many. In New Jersey, where some of the larger growers either have or are in the process of cutting up their large bogs to facilitate water harvesting, there is the threatening fact that there just may not be enough water for that purpose. One larger grower there has begun construction of new bogs in one of the few locations which will give him an adequate supply of water, at least for the near future. Consideration is being given to the use of deep wells for source of water. This, although it seem to be practical for those growers who are able to aflFord it, entails problems of mu- nicipal and state regulations. An ironic fact is that the West Coast and Wisconsin areas, where there was abundant rainfall during the Spring and early Summer, the cranberry areas of these states got only a minimal amount of this valuable water. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, MaM. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey If one puts any credence in what weather prognosticators have to say, the conditions which have been causing this extended period of drought are due to change, and prospects are that the country will soon return to a more stable balance of wet and dry weather. Let's hope, for the sake of the American pubHc in q;eneral and the cranberry growers in particu- lar, that this is one of the few times they are right ! Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 general frost warnings released from the Cranberry Station as of October 5. These include afternoon and evening warn- ings. Market Report The first cranberry market re- port for fresh fruit was released October 3 from the Agricultural Marketing News Service tmder the direction of John O'Neil in Boston. This will be the 13th season that these weekly reports have been prepared for growers and shippers. The re- ports include current informa- tion on the movement of fresh cranberries bv rail and truck, price and terminal market con- ditions in the leading cities in the United States. Those who wish to continue receiving this report should return the neces- sary form to Mr. O'Neil. Any- one else interested in this re- port mav receive it bv writing to the Af^ricnlhiral Marketing News Service. 408 Atlantic Ave., Room 70?i Boston, Mass., re- fiuesting that his name be ad- ded to the cranberry mailing list. Late Fall Management The following suggestions on late fall management are oflFered to the growers for their con- sideration. 1) Woody plants such as hardback, meadow sweet and bavberrv should be pulled out after harvest, this will greatlv improve the pick- ing operation next season. 2) A potato dipfeer can be used in the shore ditches to pull ont nmners of small bramble, \'irginia creeper or morning p:lory which may be crossing the ditch from shore. 3) Casoron® can be applied at the rate of 100 poimds per acre for control of loosestrife, aster, mud rush, needle grass, summer '''-;iss. rut paras';, nut frrass, cot- ton grass, marsh St. Johns-wort, ^ i^weed, blue joint, sphagnum moss and wool grass. Casoron '^ ould be used in cold weather SIX Year Round Favorite Cranberries Becoming New Products Have Helped Cranberries Lose Seasonal Image The general pubhc has now accepted the cranberry as a year round berry. This is the opinion of cran- berry people and can quite easily be proven. Ocean Spray, the leading grower cooperative in the country, has been responsible for much of the groundwork which was done to bring about this situation. (after November 1) preferably iust before a rain. It is less likelv to harm vines that are healthy and vigorous. 4) Cas- oron and sand should not be applied in the fall to bogs that do not have winter pro- tection because of the increased «;usceptibilitv to winter injury. This combination is also likely to cause injury where vines have been weakened bv drought or other causes. 5) This is an excellent time to rake and/or prime the bog. also do not forget the trash flood where water supplies are available. These are verv valuable prac- ^ces that will keep the bog in shape for peak production next vear. 6) Anv bog that has not received sand for the past five vears or more, should be sanded as soon as possible, preferably this fall or winter. Sanding, pnming and raking should be postponed until next spring on those bogs that do not have water for winter protection be- cause the vines are tnore sus- ceptible to winter injurv fol- lo^\^■ne these operations. 7) It mi>ht be a ffood idea after the fnll work is done, to put in the flume planks on those bogs that have drv reservoirs. Any water that can be saved would be helpful later on for winter pro- tection. As part of a three-year pro- gram aimed at taking the sea- sonal factor out of the cran- berry. Ocean Spray has intro- duced new cranberry products; such as cranberry catsup, cran- berry bread, cranapple cocktail at their Cranberry houses ire Massachusetts. All this has brought about a possible shortage of the berry where a few years ago the in- dustry had to dump more than ten percent of the crop in an efi^ort to keep prices up. The reason for this upswing is really quite simple — promo- tion and product development. Before Mr. Edward Gelsthorpe, Ocean Sprav's energetic and progressive Executive Director, took over his position there had not been a new cranberry prod uct in decades. After taking over his position, Mr. Gelsthorpe greatly expanded the product development section of the co- operative and called in con- sultants to develop new mar- keting procedures. This, of course, necessitated an increased advertising and promotional budget which is now estimated at approximately five milHon dollars a year. The introduction of cranberry juice cocktail was the first of the new products to be made available to the consumer. The results of this new approach w a s immediately noticeable. This step took cranberries out of the seasonal Thanksgiving and Christmas market and put it on a year roimd category. Ocean Spray members seem to be in favor of the ex- penditures for promotion since the results are self-evident and quite positive. It has come to appear that the 1959 cranberry scare has turned out to be the best thing that has happened in years to the cranberry industry. It got the growers to thinking about the necessit}' of changing their whole marketing approach. ■I Continued on page 23 \ Glimpse of the Pest: Wassacliusens Cranberry Growing Part I AN EARLY HISTORY OF MASS. STATE CRANBERRY BOG Dr. H. J. EYanklin, Cranberry Expeiriment Station, East Ware- ham, Mass., unpublished tran- script of talk given at the Walt ham Field Station, December, 1940. Prepared By Mr. Silas A. Basse Among the papers Mrs. Franklin urned over to the Cranberry Station ^hen she sold her house was an arly history of the State Bog from 16 time the swamp was cleared in 891 to the time it was purchased by le state in 1910. The account was in le form of a resume of the years Titten by Silas Besse, the developer f the property. To show how far /e have come in pest, frost control nd cultural practices in general ou will find this history of the State log interesting. It is edited slightly ar better continuity, but otherwise nchanged. The late Mr. Besse was a resident f East Wareham, and after selUng lis bog to the state built another 1 the Eagle Hill section. 1891-1893 Commenced work at bog June 6, 891. Entire bog ready for sanding Lpril 1, 1892. Vines set between ipril 25 and June 11, 1892 - about barrels to acre "Single setting". 15 H. P. engine and 18 H. P. steam boiler installed and BCE(?) Pump for spring flowing of 1893. Cost of weeding for 1892— $6.55. Re-setting vines pushed out by frost and where first setting failed to start— 15 bar- rels vines spring of 1893. 400 lbs. fertilizer put around hills spring 1893. Cost— weeding 1893— $6.00. 1894 Pump inadequate to protect from late frosts 1894. Fruitworms in ev- idence 1894. Practically no weeding expenses for 1894. 1895 Bog not under water winter 1894- 1895. Bog not entirely covered with vines summer 1895-growth in places has been slow. Blossom indicate 500 to 600 barrels of fruit. Blossoms failed to "set" well-perhaps 400 bar- rels "set". No fu-e worms, fruit- worms very disastrous— fully 30% damage. Had 100 torches all night for week during blossoming season — 10 inch plate smeared with tar and molasses under each torch — many millers caught but few of these fruitworm miller. (3 very hot days in September 1895 — caused scald and rot — lost fully 70 bar- rels from these causes.) Weeding 1895— $3.00. 1896 Weeding about $18.00. Bog kept pretty wet all season. Pumping & prime, fuel and labor— $129.00. Water from winter flowage seeped from bog late in winter, put on again in mid- dle of April and held by repeated Dumpings till May 22nd. Ditches mied 3rd and 4th of July. Pumped 4 days in October for frost. Picked 309 barrels— Shipped 501 barrels. No rot 1897 Bog not flowed during winter of 1896-1897. Water put on (pumping 4 days) April 17th— allowed to seep away — covered again May 14 and agam June 10th. Heavy blossom- good "set". Fruitworms perhaps 10% damage— vines have become deep and thick. Scald, blight or fungus cut crop to 505 barrels picked and 59 barrels out of 505 taken out by separator and screens rotten- shipped but 446 barrels. Weeding this year $55.00. Note how weeding expenses increased with keeping bog very wet. 1898 Bog uncovered during winter 1897 and 1898. Black-head fire worms do some harm this season— promising bud and fair blossom but many "sets" dropped off shortly after set- ting. Shipped but about 325 Bbls. So many wormy rotten berries cost 81c per bbls. to screen (and sepa- rate). Vines have become very deep and luxuriant. 1899 Bog uncovered all winter. Pumped little this season— once only for spring flowing. Weeding cost for season $16.20. Bloom promised fully 1200 Bbls. Picked 300. Loss by fruit- worm estimate 150. Loss by other worms— (called them "bud" worms) —750. Fruit decayed badly in house this season. Vines deep and heavy. 1900 Bog flowed about Xmas— water froze solid and kept vines frozen in ice all winter. Pumping in ditches during spring and blossoming sea- son. No injury from most. Tremen- dous blossom and good "set". Put all vines under last of June during cloudy and cool times. Bushels of dead moths came ashore. Weeding expense light. Crop about 1040 Bbls., but seems to low. Praticully no fruitworms. Shipped 806 Bbls. Aver- age. Loss by decay in house 140 Bbls. Loss by decay m bog and ber- ries rotten and left on bog, to poor to pick — 90 Bbls. Vines very deep and "thick." SEVEN 1901 Bog uncovered all winter. Winter- killed so very badly mowed greater part of bog with horse-machine. Weeding about $25.00 this season as vines cut left room and opportunity for weeds. Light sanding for first time since bog built. 2 tons of Stock- bridge fertilizer— first time fer- tilizer used on bog. Practically no crop, (about 100 Bbls. ) as no vines. 1902 Bog covered during winter. Kept on till middle March. Pumping to keep ditches supplied, no damage from late frosts. No fertilizer this season. Vines in May indicated big blossom, and was tremendous bloom and good set— but many of top sets failed to mature. 1195 barrels ship ped. Vines short and healthy. Nc rot. Fruitworm destroyed about 5%. Light sanding in winter 1902-1903. 1903 Bog fowled during winter. Water allowed to seep away last March and no reflowing till June. Pumping —ditches kept well filled during June and earyl July— all blossoms on ditch shores destroyed by water. Weeding for season $6.15. No fer- tilizer used. Big blossom— set not good as usually and top set all over bog failed to mature. Fruitworm set well as usual. Shipped 801 Bbls. damage fully 20%. 580 Bbls. Shipped. No rot. Very few fruit worms. Light No rot. Fall sanding quite heavy. sand Fall of 1904. 1904 Bog kept about Vs submerged all winter. Pumping— to keep water in ditches during blossoming sea- son. Weeding expenses very light. 2 tons of fertilizer used. Blossom in- dicated about 1100 Bbls. Failed to 1905 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frost control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 Bog about 1/2 submerged during entire winter— water seeped off by last March. Pumping tor late frosts not effectual — top slow — 40 hours re- quired to submerge all vines vdth old plant. Vines in May promised heavy blossom. Late frosts destroy- ed greater part of crop. 206 Bbls. shipped. Light sanding— Fall 1905. EIGHT Part II CRANBERRY HARVEST- 1900 by EUGENE A. WRIGHT The following portion of this feature appeared in the SIL- VER LAKE NEWS (Ma^s.) and is used by permission. Times change and so do I., Put the two together and wei have quite a change. The cranberry harvest then as now was a lot of hard work, but more went witli those days. The picking was done mostly by hand and tlie pay was small, but quite a bit of social life was attached to it. The picking day was short and there was con- siderable time in the morning | to visit with town folks. . Pickers from neighboring towns were there and gossip] Continued on Page IQ I ^ ffD i NEW J E RS EY September Brings Rain The good old fashioned north- easters which cranberry growers had hoped for returned to New Jersey in September, The much needed rains came with them and measured in terms of water in cranberry reservoirs, the drought was over. A total of 9.81 inches of rain was re- corded at the weather station at the Cranberry and Blueberry Research Laboratory in New Lisbon. It rained on twelve days of the month; on 10 of the last 16 days and 8 of the last 11 days. Two very heavy rains accounted for most of the precipitation, 3.18 inches on September 14th and 15th and 4.89 inches on September 21st and 22nd. Precipitation Now Above Average The rainfall in September ex- ceeded that which occurred in the entire three previous sum- mer months — 7.06 inches. Sep- tember started out with an ac- cumulated deficiency for 1966 of 5.23 inches. Since normal rainfall in September is 3.62 the excess of 6.19 brings the total for 1966 to almost an inch above normal, (0.96). More- over, the rainy trend appears to have continued into October. During the first two days of the month, 1.43 inches of rain fell. This is about 40% of the total normal rainfall for Oc- tober. In the forty-year history of weather recording at the Lab- oratory this was the second rainiest September. In 1938 the total was 10.39 and it was a year in wliich the excess of rain definitely was not needed. Month was Cool In regard to temperature the month was considerably cooler than normal. The average tem- perature was 64.5 °F., or about three degrees below normal. Harvest Behind Schedule Cranberry harvesting was slow to get started this season. Unsatisfactory color and size of berries and, in some instan- ces, the lack of sufficient water for water harvesting, were the main deterrents. The rain and cool nights in late September have improved conditions and much progress has been made during the past few weeks. Dry harvesting was still con- siderably behind schedule as of October 1st. The cranberry crop in New Jersey does not appear to be as good in quan- tity as it was in 1965. At this time the 140,000 barrel es- timate for this State looks like it might be a little high. Continued on Paae 18 l!ri£=ie=SCiC=i5=SS:ie=lS=!fcS=S=St=iS=£=i5^^ HOMELSTE PUMPS for Irrigation & Frost Control — TRY BEFORE YOU BUY — also •Homelite CHAIN SAWS •BRUSH SAWS Halifax Power Mower Service Wood St. Halifax, Mass. 293-6416 ALTON B. SNELL AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 NINE CRANBERRY HISTORY Continued from Page 8 and local news got a going over. The youth of the group got together for a swim in the reservoir. There was precau- tions about water snakes and turtles, but somehow they were more than glad to keep out of our way. We were socially hungry and more than glad to get together. My first experience at picking come when I was real young. I recall going to tlie bog one Sep- tember afternoon with father. 1 couldn't have been more than six. I can't say I picked too many berries, but being with father I must have picked a few. Father wasn't the kind to have loafers around. There was a fight that afternoon. The owner and a picker got into an argu- ment. I cannot recall any of the heated words. Most likely it was over underberries or vines. These were the cause of many a squabble in the early cran- berry day. Somebody pushed somebody and I recall the wrestling with two rolling into a ditch. In the light of present day vine pulling and underberries, it was all over nothing. No one was hurt much outside of a few wet clothes and a little higher blood pressure. Distant pickers came to the bogs by various means of con- Fartn Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office— 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager 'I veyances. A few rode on bicy- cles, but most came by horse and carriage. The horses were tied to trees in the woods near- by. A few living at not too great a distance walked. Picking was done into a six quart pail, which the picker dumped into the box when filled and received a cardboard check. When five pails had been filled he could exchange the single checks for a five-measure one. Then fol- lowed 16s, 20s and the 50. The value of the check va- ried on different bogs, from eight to 10 cents. Many of them could be used at the local stores for cash purchases. On the Plympton bog I have in mind, at times there were often 150 pickers. Some were transients and only re- mained a few days, and by far most of those who started fin- ished the season, which often was not completed until late October. At the end of the picking season a day was set for the cashing of the checks, and 1 never heard of anyone losing out. The work was rather hard on the fingers and knees. We youngsters picked until school started. The opening session was delayed to give the older children a chance to earn a little money. Few of the young- sters ever picked more than 10 pails a day and not too many that number. Once in a while an exception- al boy in exceptional picking might pick 25 or more pails. 1 was not a fast picker and did well to get as many as nine. 1 seldom ever saw any of the money we earned. It sort of came back to us in clothes, shoes and food. In our family there were many mouths to fill and not too much extra money. I must add this did take away some of the incentive to hustle, and I suspect many of us were more interested in what went on around the bog than how many berries went into the pail. j=Kag=££=a=[c=ari£5s=sies£::ai6=a:=a=s^^ BULLDOZERS CRANES LOADERS TRUCKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR BOG NEEDS LOUIS LECONTE P & L CO. CARVER, MASS. 866-4402 .^P9=^J=$:^;=^P^^=9:^}:3}=:S=S:^;::!]=3S^^ TEN Most Areas Consider Weed Control to be One Of Their Maior Proiilems Weed control is one of the most troublesome problems confronting the cranberry grower. Originally most control was by hand weeding. Prior to about 1956 (Crowley, 1) pet- roleum products such as paint thinner, kerosene, and distillate were used as a general applica- tion during the late dormant period and as spot treatments during the growing season. As a result of more recent research (Doughty, 3), specific herbi- cides are recommended at specific rates, at specific dates cf application, and for specific weed species or weed groups. These herbicides are fisted in the cranberry weed control chart, EM 2185, which is re- vised annually. Annual weeds such as smart- weed (Polygonum sp.), toad rush or louse grass (Juncus bu- fonis L.), or sand spurry (Spergularia sp.) generally are a distinct problem only on young bogs not completely vined over and older bogs which have vines killed or thinned out so that an incom- plete ground cover is present. Generally treatment with one or more of the herbicides re- commended for use against perennial weeds will also con- trol annuals. Where annual weeds are a problem, herbicide applications must be made in the spring prior to the time their seeds germinate. Weeds in new bogs or newly cleared areas may Be reduced considerably by the use of her- bicides and cultural practices before planting. Combinations of contact (dinitro ompounds, endothal, etc.) and systemic ants (sodium chlorate or poly- bor chlorate) used for one season before the cranberries herbicides (2,4-D,2,4,5-T dala- pon) or temporary soil steril- are planted will reduce the weed problem materially. If the weed pests can be kept out of a bog from the start, the problem of control is made much easier and more economi- cal. Some of the more trouble- some weeds found in Washing- ton bogs are fall aster (Aster svhspecatus Nees ) , common horsetail (Equisetum arvense L. ), large horsetail (Equise- tum telmateia Ehrl. ), scouring rush (Equisetum hyemale L. ), yellow weed or loosestrife (Ly- simachia terrestris, B. S. P.), sedges (Carex sp.),Tushes(Jun- ciis sp.), tideland clover (Tri- folitim wormskj oldie, Lehm. ) , grasses (Gramineae), willows (Salix sp.) and alder (Alnus sp.). Other weeds may develop from roots remaining in the soil when the cranberry vines are planted, or from seeds carried onto the bog. The most trouble- some of these weeds (Crowley, 1 ) are dogwood ( Comus cana- densis L. ), muckbrush, (Spirea douglasii Hook), false solomon's seal (Smikicina amplexicaulis Desf. ) , and hly-of-the-valley or two-leaved solomon's seal (Maianthemum unifolium dila- tatum, Desf). Bogs less than two years old are very susceptible to herbi- cide injury until the vines be- come set and the roots become established deeper in the soil. Herbicides should not be used or should be held to a minimum during this period and then used only at about one-half the recommended rates for bearing bogs. Field trials have shown that some herbicides that are less injur- ious to the vines may be ap- plied during the second dor- mant period. Treatment during the dormant period produces much less injury than at any other time of the year. Appli- cation of herbicides should be made before the weeds emerge from the soil. This is also true of bearing bogs. Bearing bogs may be treated with herbicides that are recom- mended for use (see EM- 2185). Very few of the herbi- cides used at the present time are a cure-all for all weed pests. Herbicides, like present- day fungicides, are generally specific for certain weed groups or types. For this reason the selection of a particular herbi- cide or combination of herbi- cides will depend on the weed species present, whether they are annuals or perennials, gras- ses or broadleaf weeds, or members of the Rush or Sedge families. A combination of two different types of herbicides will probablv need to be used. Herbicides that are formulated specifically for these groups of weeds shouM be used in com- bination with a general herbi- cide. If the majority of the weeds are grasses that are hard to control, use a general herbi- cide, such as dichlobenil (Cas- oron" ) , in combination with one formulated specifically for grasses, or one formulated for broad-leaved weeds if they are the problem. Very little injury will occur if the herbicides are used as directed. Cranberry vines can be injured by herbi- cide treatment if excessive a- :";ounts are used. Consult current weed control charts for herbicides, rates, and application dates. ELEVEN Washington History Stodents Uistt Morris Boo Young People Inspect Morris Bog Photo Courtesy Chinock Observer A group of high school stu- dents from Gig Harbor, Wash, this year adopted a new ap- proach to learning history; that of touring the state by school bus under direction of their science teacher, Wm. J. Stocklin. TWELVE There were 28 students in the group who were met at the ferry by Tom Pierson, engineer with Telephone Utilities, Inc., who immediately started them on the tour, under sponsorship of the telephone company. First stop for the group was at Fort Columbia State Parks Museum where they had a three hour visit with Frans Johnson, curator, who conduc- ted a tour of the premises and made explanations. Next was a trip to Sea view Motor Hotel where they had dinner and remained overnight. During the evening at the hotel, telephone arrangements were made for the group of students to per- form in various ways and have the program picked up by KT- NT radio, Tacoma, Wash., for broadcast. After breakfast at the hotel the next morning, Pierson guided the visitors to the Leon- ard Morris cranberry bog, and to the Cranberry Association processing warehouse. Morris explained growing and handling of cranberries and Wilson Blair gave information regarding the cleaning, sorting and other pro- cessing of the fruit. Another leg of the tour took the young people to Bendik- sen's cannery at Nahcotta where Chet Strong spent two hours explaining the o>'ster industry. Next to the engineering depart- ment of Telephone Utilities, Inc. in Long Beach where Frank Seeker, Jim Ayedlott imd Jim Howerton, gave a full run- down on the automatic com- munications systems. Cape Disappointment was the next stop where the stu- dents were given first hand in- formation on the Coast Guard operation, channel lights, buoys and the like, all of which sent the knowledge seekers back to Gig Harbor mentally loaded. -Chinock (Wash.) Observer FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS — pumping units, pumps, power imits, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative-. STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) 'Empty' Pesticide Containers "Empty" pesticide containers are dangerous to have around — even for a short time. Most of then contained concentrated — not dilute — pesticides. Some contained higlily poisonous and /or volatile chemicals. It's too easy for someone to put food, feed or drink into that "clean" pail or bottle that's handy! You could be legally liable if someone is injured or made ill because you have let "empty" pesticide containers stay around. An "empty" pesticide con- tainer is NEVER empty! Did you ever get all the pow- dered pesticide out of a paper bag or a drum? Of course not; nobody does! Did you ever get those last few drops of liquid pesticide out of a can, drum, pail or bottle? Not \vithout rinsing and even then you didn't get out all the rinse water; and just rinsing does not remove some pesti- cides! Common sense should teU you to get rid of those "empty" pesticide containers soon and so as to not create a further haz- ard. Here are some guide Hnes: 1. Follow any directions for disposal that you find on labels. 2. Burn combustible contain- ers (except containers of hor- mone-type weed-kiUers, 2, 4-D, etc.) in a public or commercial incinerator or place approved by the local Boad of Health (even if on your own land). Keep everyone out of the smoke. 3. Bury ashes from burning and all non-returnable contain- ers (after carefully breaking, puncturing and/or crushing) at least 18 inches or more deep in a public dump (notify the su- pervisor) or on private land at a site approved by the local Board of Health (ever if on your own land). Such a site must not be on a public water supply watershed, where any streams may become contami- nated or where the buried ma- terial is Hkely to be disturbed. CRANBERRY HISTORY Continued from Page 10 Life of the period was quite simple in terms of modern life. We worked hard, saw Httle money, but we did have a good time. The group always had some new stories. Nearly al- ways someone could play a harmonica fairly well. Then there were penny pitching games. Gambhng, I suppose, but the stakes were not high. Outside of the occasional fight the group was a peaceful one. There was Httle drinking and no vulgarity. Altogether the pickers were a weU meaning group, trying to earn a few extra dollars for the long, cold winter ahead. We were young and hungry for adventure, and we did get a little. THIRTEEN Report to Farmers on U. S. Food and Fiber Commission Meeting The National Advisory Com- mission on Food and Fiber, meeting in New York City July 14 and 15, heard the farm pol- icy recommendations of the National Farmers Union from President Tony T. Dechant. The Commission also heard briefinejs on a^rricnltiiral devel- f^nment tlironghout the world from Dr. T- G. Harrar. President at the BocTcefeller Foundation on the balance of payments problems from Undersecretary of the Treasury Frederick Dom- ing; and on world population trends from Dr. Frank Note- stein, President of the Popula- tion Council. Mr. Dechant of the Farmers Union told the Commission that his orcranization welcomed their <;tudy because the U. S. has not had any overall agrictdtural policv — only a "series of im- Dro\nsations to meet emergen- cies as thev come up." He said the Commission's primary task should be to look at the sort of igriculture America should have 20 vears from now. Mr. Dechant urged support for the family farm, saying, "We must decide, and soon, vhcther we are to have an agri- ?ulture made up largely of com- mercial family farms, or one of huge vertically-integrated agri- lailtural factories." He said the amily farm would have to be encouraged ''specifically and lynamicallv" through better •redit facilities, appropriate tax tnicturc. and encouragement of cooperatives. He recommended that the U. 5. continue its food aid abroad. Hit said such aid should not be ubsidized by the American armer, as in the recent case of vheat. Mr. Dechant supported in eneral the recommendations of he National Commission on ^ood Marketing. He also call- d attention to farmer's need or more bargaining power, and OURTEEN said achieving this would usu- ally call for government help in the form of marketing orders and encoiu-agement of cooper- atives. He advocated low cost loans for farmer-consumer pro- cessing plans and retail stores that would sen'e as yardsticks. Dr. Harrar, now President of the Rockefeller Foundation, previously ran the Foundation's cooperative agricultural pro- gram in Mexico. He said he is "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of the developing countries expanding their own food and fiber production to meet the needs of their mush- rooming populations — but he stressed tliat it will take tre- mendous effort on the part of both the developing and devel- oped nations,. Dr. Harrar said the best help the U.S. can offer developing countries is that which will enable them to do more for themselves. The Foundation agricultural projects are all carried out co- operatively with the govern- ment of the country, he said. They have three stages: mobi- lizing the technology to improve farming in a region; making sure that farmers have the in- puts they need, such as fertili- zer and credit; and making sm"e there are incentives for famiers to produce more. Dr. Harrar also stressed that agricultural development pro- jects must be long-term; they must continually train nations to carry on and expand the work; and they must look for "multipliers" — factors that can be adapted from one region or situation to fit another and speed the work. He sited a Mexican wheat variety which tiuTied out well in Pakistan and India as a multiplier example. Continuing development of a nation's agriculture depends on national investment in ''ac- celerators" — such as more ed- ucation, more research, exten- sion, improvements in transpor- tation and marketing, and ade- quate credit facilities, according to Dr. Harrar. Dr. Frank Notestein, Presi- dent of the Population Council, New York, said that even the most conservative estimates of world population growth in the next 35 years show the need for increasing the world's food and fiber production. Dr. Notestein said the lowest rea- sonable forecast he could make on the world's population in the year 2000 would be 5.1 bilhon people — 56 percent more than the present world population 3.3 billion. The up- per limit, he suggested, would be nearly 7 billion!! Two-thirds of the world's people today are ill -clothed and malnourished. Dr. Notestein said, and heroic efforts will be needed just to maintain today's minimal standards in the years just ahead. Reason for the leap in pop- ulation is a dramatic reduction in death rates throughout the world, he said. As an example, a new-born baby girl in Ceylon today has as good a chance of reaching age 60 as her counter- part in 1920 had of reaching five. Dr. Notestein said, however, that we had new reason for opti- mism because of the rapid pro- gress now being made in popu- lation planning — brought about by new technology and greater awareness of the prob- lem in many developing regions. Undersecretary of the Treas- ury Doming said the U.S. should ex-pand its exports "rather sub- stantially" to help maintain our balance of payments in the face of heavy overseas commit- ments, the need for U.S. capital in developing countries, and die increase in imports brought on by tlie boom in our domes- tic economy. He pointed out the continu- ing gowth in world trade, and the growth of potential markets all over the world. These fac- tors mean, he said, that the U.S. ought to be able to increase ex- ports witliout displacing current production from other countries. 25 Bears; 25 YEARS AGO: Items taken from the October 1941 issue of CRANBERRIES. Massachusetts is now quite certain that it now has run about ten percent over the es- timate for Early Blacks. The Federal estimate was for about 430,00 barrels, of which about sixty percent were expected to be Blacks. Accepting those fig- ures this increase would bring the Massachusetts total up to at least 455,000. Picking started in Masachu- setts about a week earher and there was no let-up. Labor shortage did not develop to any extent. Market has been Hvely. Weather has been unusually good. Canners are offering $9.90, or a dollar and a half under the fresh fruit market for berries run through the separa- tor once. One canner alone ask- ing for 20,000 barrels. Others buying all they can get. As picking draws to a close in New Jersey it is feared that the state may not harvest the forecast crop of 92,000 barrels. Same predict it will not exceed 80,000 while others maintain a crop closer to 90,000. Extreme drought has been blamed for the shrinkage of size of the ber- ries resulting in a crop re- duction. Though the quality of Oregon berries is expected to be good, the crop is expected to fall short of the big crop of last year. Picking began a little earlier than usual. GET 15% MORE CROP . . . EASIER IF YOU HAVE SPRINKLERS, YOUR CROSS- DITCHES ARE LITTLE MORE THAN A NUISANCE . . . PUT UNDERDRAINS IN THEM. FILL THEM UP, AND SET THEM WITH THE DITCHBANK VINES . . . NO ADDED SPRINKLING, SPRAYING OR DUSTING. NO UNPICKED BANKS. NO DITCH WEEDS . . . A/O NUISANCE. p. S. If you fill in with Caterpillars or rubber-tired equip- ment, you will damage more bog than you add. Do it with a railroad — you wouldn't know it had been there. For a railroad see Russell Trufant, 15 Frank Street, Middleboro Washington will harvest about 40,000 barrels this year. This will continue that state's great- ly increased yield of the past few years. Quite a few thou- sand barrels are expected to go into cans. The new Grayland cannery was expected to be ready by the latter part of Sep- tember. Some of the growers from around Ilwaco will ship berries to Vancouver to the Washington Co-operative can- ner in that city as they did last year (1940). By October first many of the Wisconsin growers had com- pleted harvesting and growers tliere are still sticking to their estimate of 100,000 barrels. Some feel that this figure may not even be quite reached but if there is any falling off it will be sHght. The harvest of Early Blacks in Jersey is now completed and the picking of Howes has be- gun. Jersey berries this season in general are said to have pretty good color and to be of good quality. Picking has pro- gressed under some difficulty as labor has been hard to obtain. Jersey has had no rain since the first of August, that is rain of any consequence. Reservoirs are at bottom and the entire Southern section of the state is arrid. Water supphes are the lowest in a long time. There have been some frost warnings and growers have used up wa- ter. Some water suppHes are entirely exhausted. READ YOUR MAGAZINE FIFTEEN Things to Come WEED KILLER IN A ROLL It just had to cornel Scientists have now devel- (>ped a weed killer in the form of strips of loosely woven cloth or water-soluble plastic. The carriermaterial is suppo- sedly dissolved by rain, re- leasing the weed killer after which the material decomposes. It is still not known how well the plastic material will work but weed scientists are certain the manufacturer can correct any problem. Although the treated cloth is still experimental, USDA sci- ents have put it through more than a dozen tests with differ- ent chemicals and tliink it may be a safe, easy to handle way to apply weed killers, particu- larly in areas where spray drift could be a problem. Other advantages of this type of weed killer are that the weed killer is already built in and thus calibration errors can be eliminated — the treated strips could hold the chemical intact until there is enough moisture to activate it and the strips could act as a mulch to hold soil and seed in place. Scientists also beheve that the plastic material may pro- mote thicker, earlier stands by holding in soil moisture and absorbing heat. ^(>-^^<)^^(i^^()^^(K4 Personal Clarence J, Hall, former editor and pubhsner and founder of Cranberries magazine, is recu- perating at his home in Ware- ham, Massachusetts, after a serious operation. Distributor For Hale Irrigation Pumps ROBY'S PROPANE GAS, INC. Carver, Mass. 866-4545 West Wareham, Mass. 295-3737 CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO L. P. GAS 1, Saves on Oil 2, No Pilferage 3, Saves on Spark Plugs 4, Up to Three Times the Engine Life 5, Saves on Fuel Pumps and Carburetors FOR A DEMONSTRATION CALL US TODAY I I [Wisconsin Cranberry ( I Consultant Service j i P,o, Box 429 ! I Wisconsin Rapids, Wis, 1 ! Phone 423-4871 ( 1 1 ) • i i ! i\Niscons\n Disfribufor j I for I I Casoron® G-4 granules j i i IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEE YOUR MILLER DEALER or MILLER FIELDMAN for CASORON® MILLER PRODUCTS CO. 7737 N. E. Killingsworth Portland 18, Oregon BB» CASORON® IS AVAILABLE IN MASSACHUSETTS from R. F. MORSE & SON West Wareham Tel. 295-1553 1 IXTEEN CASORON DICHLOBENIL WEED & GRASS KILLER A Research Discovery of N.V. PHILIPS-DUPHAR U.S. Pat. No. 3,027,248 It kills only weeds SORON- approved for bearing and non-bearing fruit, nursery lamentals, citrus nurseries, cranberries and alfalfa. It takes a merciless weed killer to wipe out ruthless perennial weeds. CASORON G-4 granules is the way to wipe out cranberry-choking weeds. Apply CASORON anytime after mid-November. It polishes off perennial and certain annual weeds and grasses before they spring up to rob your cranberries of available soil moisture and valuable nutrients. Yet as devastating as CASORON is to weeds, it won't hurt your cranberries. The best time to use CASORON is right now while weeds are dormant. Come Spring, no weeds. And no labor problems. Just use CASORON and that's all. CASORON controls heavy, crop choking strands of weeds but it is also economical for use when only a few weeds are present. Get CASORON G-4 at your supplier. If you don't know who he is, write us. We'll tell you and send complete, illustrated information on CASORON. Use CASORON. The merciless weed killer that's murder to weeds. (£>. THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL COMPANY Subsidiary of Philips Electronics and Pharmaceutical Industries Corp. P.O. Box 2383 Kansas City, Kansas 66110 REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 9 MASSACHUSETTS September Alternates Warm and Cool Generally speaking, Septem- ber was a cool month in Mas- sachusetts, with the daily av- erage about two degrees below normal. The rainfall, altliough nothing to write home about, was slightly above normal with the Cranberry Station in East Ware- ham registering 4.8 inches dur- ing the month. The "big" storms occurred on September 4, 15, 22 and 29. The montli started off warm and alternated between cool and warm with the last ten days a bit on the cool side. Picking Starts Late Harvesting in Massachusetts got a later start than usual with the first picking beginning on September 12. It was in full swing by September 17. Color Not Good First picking showed color was not good and size of fruit smaller than expected. Cooler weatlier toward the end of the montli was expected to improve conditions and allow for bet- ter color and size. Frost Warning Fortunately, there has been little problem of frost damage during the month of September. Only two warnings were issued by the Cranberry Station — the first on September 16 and the second on September 24. Frost damage was practically nil. Harvest Going Well Considering the late start, picking was moving along very well and by October 1 nearly half the crop had been picked and by October 10 at least sev- enty percent had been har- vested. WASHINGTON Crop Looks Good According to respiration tests being done here at the station the local berries were mature by September 15th but the color was not up to market de- (Sso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones S85-4341 — 585-2604 EIGHTEEN 62 /WAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. sire, so though the experimental plots have been harvested, be- girming about four weeks ago, the local growers did not really start until the lOtli. A few began about the 6th and Cran- guyma started about the 1st. Harvest will coontinue until about November 5 with the main crop completed by the last week in October. All indications so far are for a very good return for the growers' work this year, the berries are quite plentiful. The Ocean Spray plant here, doing the sorting work, began last week, with several truck loads of berries sent from the east to supply the Markham plant with berries for the September orders. Rainfall Needed The mean high for the month of September was 67.47 degrees with a high for the month of 86 on the 21st and another warm spell the last tliree days of the month with 70, 75 and 80 degrees. The mean low was 49.13 degrees and a bog low ot 37 on the 12th. We had 2.96 inches of rain during the period with .77 on the 17th. Rain was recorded on only ten days, and a period of six days, 21st through the 26th brought only 1.25 inches. Since tlie lo- cal Long Beach growers har- vest by flooding they are hoping for some good rain in the next few days. WIS CO N S I N About 200 acres is being pre- pared for next year but there is a shortage of planting stock of Stevens, Ben Lears, and Searles Jumbos. Growers pre- fer to plant Stevens if they can as in the long rim they out- produce other varieties by 15 to 20%. The harvest is now under way and it looks like tlie es- timate will hold up prety much to the government estimate. Berries seem to be of good quahty with excellent coloring. Continued on Page 2A Push-Butlon Age ol Spraying Arrives Willi Tliree-Pliase Pnwer by WALT SEABORG Electric motors have replaced dies el engines for pumping water on cranberry bogs owned by the Olson brothers of War- rens, Wisconsin. By switching to electric power, Debs and James Olson now enjoy the convenience of push-button operation for their water spraying system. There is no need for them to haul fuel to their pumps. Their engine maintenance problems have been solved. And electric power does the job for less cost. The Olson brothers aren't alone in switching to electric power for pumping, thanks to the efforts of Oakdale Electric Cooperative which last Novem- ber began building three-phase power into the cranberry marshes of central Wisconsin. So far, 26 cranberry growers have been connected to the cooperative's new three-phase lines. The cooperative has in- vested more than $175,000 in new construction to serve the cranberry growers with three- phase pumping power. Spraying is Faster Cranberry growers spray water onto their bogs for two reasons, first to prevent frost damage, and second, to prevent drought. Spraying is replacing flooding as a means of protec- ting from frost and drought. As Debs Olson explains it, "Spray- ing is much faster than flooding. With these sprinklers, we can be protected from frost within ten minutes after the motors are started. With flooding, it takes much longer to get water on the cranberries. Speed is impor- tant. The temperature can drop ten degrees in an hour. "With flooding, there is al- ways the danger of giving the plants too much water. The sprinklers use a lot less water to get the same results." Each year, the Olson brothers begin spraying their cranberry bogs during the first week in May. Frost hits almost every night until about the end of June. No Use Trying to Sleep "Spraying is done at night," Debs Olson says. "When frost is predicted we have to check the temperatures in the bogs every half hour. This means driving around the levees at night, sometimes in thick fog. There's no use even trying to get any sleep. "When the bog temperature hits 33 degrees, then we turn on the sprayers. We get them going good before the tempera- ture hits 32 degrees; that's when the damage occurs. Tempera- tures in the 20's are common during May. It has gone as low as 26 in July." During midsummer, the frost danger persists, but most of the spraying is done for drought protection. During late sum- mer and early fall, the frost danger becomes continuous a gam. "We spray until October 15," Debs Olson says. "By that time all of the cranberries have been harvested." The Olson brothers raise 60 acres of cranberries. A total of 3P/^ acres is being sprayed by means of two pumps, each powered by a 75-horsepower electric motor. The other 28V2 acres haven't been converted to electrically powered spraying as yet. The pumps push water into 8-inch aluminum pipes which are connected to pro- gressively smaller pipes as the network of pipes fans out to the sprayers. Water comes from a pond which was formed by damming a stream. Could be Made Automatic Debs Olson says he has been thinking about converting the spraying system to automatic control. "There is no reason why these sprayers couldn't be completely automatic," he says. "A system of thermostats might do the job." But then he adds, "Even if the sprayers were completely automatic, I would probably watch them every night anyway." Flooding is still used for har- vesting the cranberries. A sys- tem of ditches, levees and gates controls the water which flows by gravity from the pond. When the bogs are flooded, the cran- berries float to the surface and are harvested by special rake type macliines. NINETEEN aK SNAPPY HAM LOAF 2 lbs. lean, smoked ham, ground 1 lb. lean fresh pork, ground 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Few drops Tabasco y^ cup prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon prepared mustard y-2. teaspoon rosemary Vz cup coffee beverage Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Pack into loaf pan 8x5x3 inches. Bake at 375° for 1% hours. Serve hot or cold. CRANBERRY ORIENTALE SAUCE 1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin oranges 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar Vs cup silvered blanched almonds 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Drain oranges and reserve syrup. Combine reserved syrup, cranberries and sugar in sauce- pan. Bring to a boil and cook just until cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat and add drained oranges, almonds and lemon rind. Chill. TWENTY A frightened householder ex- citedly reported to poHce head- quarters that he had been struck down in the dark by an unknown assailant. A rookie cop was dispatched to the scene of the crime to investigate, and soon returned to headquarters with a lump on his forehead and a glum look on his face. "I've solved the case," he muttered. "Amazingly fast work," his superior complimented. "How did you do it so quickly?" "I stepped on the rake, too," explained the sad cop. iest tor fun! A sailor received a letter from home and a comrade was sur- prised to see him pull out a blank sheet of paper and gaze intensely at it. Being curious, he asked the reason. The reply was: "Me and the wife ain't speaking." CRANBERRY SPICY SHORTCAKE (Makes 6 servings) 2 cups biscuit mix 2 tablespoons sugar Va. teaspoon nutmeg Vz teaspoon cinnamon % cup light cream 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Cranberry Orientale Sauce or Cranberry Hawaiian Sauce Preheat oven to 400° F. Com- bine biscuit mix, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add cream and orange rind and stir until well blended. Knead on a Hghtly floured surface. Roll out to %- inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (400°F.) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden browoi. Cool slightly, then split biscuits and fill with Cranberry Orientale Sauce or Cranberry Hawaiian Sauce. Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish as desired. CRANBERRY HAWAIIAN SAUCE Makes about ^k cups sauce) 1 cup fresh cranberries, ground 1 cup drained canned pineapple tidbits ^/^ cup flaked coconut 1 cup sugar V% teaspoon ground cloves Combine all ingredients. Chill for several hours. ONE CRANBERRY HERBICIDE DOES THE WORK OF SEVERAL DE-PESTER CASOROIN G-4 CONTROLS ALL THESE WEEDS Broadleaf Weeds Controlled: Arrow leaved Tear Thumb Beggarticks Knotweed Loosestrife Marsh St. Johnswort Tideland clover Ragweed Sorrel Wild Strawberry Asters Buckbean Hawkweed Western Lilaeopsis Marsh Pea Plantain Smartweed (Marshpepper, Pennsylvania, Spotted, Swamp and Water) Important Miscellaneous Weeds Controlled: Bracken Fern Royal Fern Sensitive Fern Hair cap Moss Common Horsetail Water Horsetail (pipes) Rushes (Juncus spp.) Dodder Giass Weeds Controlled: Bluejoint Grass Rattlesnake grass (Manna grass) Summer grass Velvetgrass Bent Grass Little Hairgrass Crabgrass Rice cutgrass Sedges Controlled: Bunch grass Muskrat grass Nutsedge (Nutgrass) Short Wiregrass Wideleaf grass Stargrass Woolgrass Cotton grass Needlegrass Oniongrass *CASORON is a registered trademark of N. V. 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Displacement 3.3. cubic inches. Takes cutter bars up to 24 inches in length. A new electric powered trac- tor mounted spreader for ap- plying CASORON® dichlobenil weed and grass killer is avail- able from Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company, Kansas City, Kansas. Developed in co- operation with Virginia Poly- technic Institute the spreader is desiged to spread CASORON granules for nursery or fruit tree orchards. The electric powered spread- er, cafled the M-1, can be mounted on either side of the tractor for band applications or individual tree treatment or it can be mounted on the front or back of the vehicle for broadcast applications. The spreader operates off the trac- tor's electrical system and is available with either a 6 or 12 volt electric motor. For ap- plications where vehicles do not have electrical svstems, the M-I spreader will operate off its own battery for more than a day without recharging. The M-1 spreader features a natented free-flow mechanism that is extremely accurate and tjives a uniform distribution of the CASORON granules. The spreader has a positive on off control and applies CASORON in a 15 foot wide swath. A rheo- stat on the imit can reduce this width if desirable. Additional information about the CASORON granular M-1 spreader is a\'ailable from the -Agricultural Division, Thomp- son-Havwood Chemical Com- pany, P.O. Box 2383, Kansas Citv, Kansas 66110. TWENTY-TWO *> '« .. ■.\J* TAKING A TIP from the astronaut's space program, officials at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Middleboro devis'ed a count- down clock to keep all involved aware of their groundbreaking date last July. It worked so well that they "reset" it for their completion or ribbon-cutting day next Summer. The new plant, designed by the Boston engineering firm of Gantaeume & Mc- Mullen, will be fully automated. YEAR ROUND' CRANBERRIES Continued from Page 6 They succeeded in getting a man they felt had the ability to do the job they w^anted done. They sent for Mr. Edward Gels- thorpe who, at the time, was a vice president of Colgate- Palmolive Company. Although he knew little about farming or farm cooperatives, he did know a great deal about sales. Time has proven that they sent for the right man. Sales started rising and have been doing so steadily since 1963. The Massachusetts coopera- tive sees no immediate prob- lems in marketing although they are keeping an eye open at the higher rate of production in \\isconsin and other areas. Ocean Spray is busy developing more new products aimed at keeping the once seasonal cranberry on the year round market. I .-3 -SB PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service that Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant Telephones serving South Shore and Cape Cod. 585-3355 - 585-3366 - 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from, Page 18 The central part of the state is becoming extremely short of water and some growers do not have enough water for the win- ter flooding and a few have raked early because they were so short of water. Buds sem to be well along and new plantings came along well this year because of fav- orable growing conditions. The main problem Wiscon- sin faces is the shortage of help for harvest. Growers like the Fenton Harvester because of the increased capacity of it and it can harvest about three times the acreage in a day as some of the other harvesters can do. The Ocean Spray plant at Babcock is now operating and should be a boom to the grow- ers in that area. Weather Warm summer weather re- turned to Wisconsin after a month of below normal tem- peratures. Average tempera- tures for the first week in Sept. ranged from 6 to 9 de^ees above normal. Skies remained mostly sunny with davtime tem- iieratures soaring well into the 80's or low 90's. Verv humid conditions prevented tempera- tures from dropping much be- low the 60-degree mark on most nights. Scattered showers and thunderstorms occurred almost dailv somewhere in the state. Rainfall, though, was spotty with a few stations reporting no precipitation while neighbor- ing areas got drenched. Tt was warm and humid with scattered showers on the 3rd, turning much cooler and drier on the 4th and 5th wnth a slow warming trend since then. Bright, sunny weather prevailed during the week with daytime temperatures warming to near the 80-degree mark at the end of the period. Nights remained cool \vith lows mostly in the 40's. Rainfall, falling earlv in the period, generally was light except for a few amounts of TWENTY-FOUR near an inch in southeastern and northeastern counties. Thermometer readings ranged from 26 to 86 degrees during the week of the 12th. Sunny and warm weather prevailed up to the 14th when a cold Canadian air mass pushed southward across the state. Scattered Hght frost with the coldest areas in the south-cen- tral part. Showers occurred ahead of the cold air mass on the 13th and 14th. Rainfall amounts ranged from about an inch in the north to a tenth or less in the south. Temperatures averaged slight- ly below normal for the week of the 19th. Days were mostly sunny and mild with highs in the low 70's while nights were clear and cool with lows in the 30's or 40's. No pre- cipitation was reported except for a few sprinkles mostly near the Lake Michigan shore line as an extensive rain area passed south and east of Wis- consin. Mostly cloudy and cool on the 24th with light rain. Sunny and cool on the 25th. Scattered frost throughout the state on the morning of the 26th with a low of 27 degrees at Madison. Increasing cloudiness and Hght rain late in the day. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. [RONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT FIFE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized — Bifummous Coated — Aluminum serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworlhy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN I OUR PRODUCTS 1 Strained Cranberry Sauce Whole Cranberry Sauce Cransweets Diced Cransvir^ets Cranberry Apple Sauce Cranberry-Strawberry Preserves Cranberry-Cherry Preserves Cranberry-Pineapple Preserves Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves Cranberry-Rhubarb Preserves Spiced Cranberries iCranberry Bar-B-Q Sauce Cranberry Chilli Sauce Cranberry Orange Relish Cranberry Vinegar Cranberry Juice Cran-Beri Cran-Vari Cran-Puri Cranberry Puree Cran-Bake Cranberry-Gooseberry Preserves Sliced and Whole Maraschino Cranberries Consumer Size and Bulk Fresh Cranberries Cranberry Products, Inc. EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN Please Menf'ion CRANBERRIES When You Answer Advertisements DANA § MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. MFG. of: SPRAY BOOMS GRASS CLIPPERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS Getsinger Retracto Tooth Pickers Dryers DISTR. of: < I VEE BELTS and PULLEYS S SPROCKETS and BEARINGS ROLLER CHAINS CONVEYOR BELTING STEEL WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 fRENCH TCCKBRIDGi: / EOWDITCH cO o o Univ. )f Mass. (order D-8876) Amherst, Mass, 01003 e^i H I CHo. Ocean spray Ocean Spray Growers have enjoyed unprecedented growth in profits, financial stability and opportunity to invest in the pro- ductivity of their properties. The reason? Ocean Spray's leadership in the marketing of Cranberry products — old and new. For instance, in just three short years Ocean Spray has intro- duced into national distribution Cranberry-Orange Relish, Low Calorie Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Low Calorie Jellied Cranberry Sauce and now — delightful new Cranapple drink. For information about Cooperative Membership in Ocean Spray, contact any Director or Staff member in your growing area. r Massachusetts IMew Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon XA/ashington Canada Library - Serials Section Univ. of Mass. (order D-8876) Amherst, Mass. 01003 CRANBERRIES THE IMATIOIMAL CRAIMBERRY MAGAZINE PLANT &rJi Sit. c^^iLiaRV fRtNCH P£M&£RTOM BLUE3£tey ueonATDijy ■^- WHITeS?)OC 4 MILE. ae.CL£ WC£ OSW£^0 RESEARCH CtMTtR^ WEW JER.SEY Upper Right: View of Cranberry Research bogs, Oswego, N. J. Lower Right: Entrance to Blueberry Research area showing Research Center garage. (Story on Page 7) A.'^ . ^ XlB NOV 2 2 1966 ^jIVERSJTY OF SSACHUSETTS —rx^m IIM THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 1366 1966 CROP REPORT 1 NEW JERSEY RESEARCH CENTER 7 25 YEARS AGO, NOVEMBER 1941 15 ^ BIBECTBBY (OP cranlierPM gpowiei'S -^ The 1 CHARLES W.HARRIS| Company | MIDDLEBOROUGH TRUST COMPANY 451 Old Somerset Avenue ^ North Dighton, Mass. M Phone 824-5607 S MIDDLEBORO AMES 1 MASSACHUSETTS Irrigation Systems g RAIN BIRD 1 Sprinklers U mCHEST QUALITY S Member of PRODUCTS ^ The Federal Deposit WITH SATISFACTION 'h GUARANTEED g Insurance Corporation Electricity - Icey to progress In Industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLIAMSTOWN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 632 Main St. Acushnet, Mass. WYman 5-0422 EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bogt and Pumps Means Satisfaction WARBHAM. MASS Tel. CY 5-2000 CROP REPORT RY AREAS The United States cranberry crop on October was estimated at 1,552,800 barrels, up 8 per- cent from last year's crop and 19 percent above average, ac- cording to the Crop; Reporting Board. Improved prospects from a month earlier in Wisconsin, Washington, and New Jersey were more than offset by re- duced prospects in Massachu- setts. New Jersey's crop is ex- pected to total 147,000 barrels, down 4 percent from last year but 40 percent above average. Expected production in Massa- chusetts is 765,000 barrels. 4 percent above last year and 14 percent above average. The Wisconsin estimate of 491,000 barrels is up 11 percent from last year and 21 percent above average. The crops in both Washington and Oregon are above last year and average. Start of harvest was delayed in New Jersey because of poor size and color development. Activity was further delayed by rainy weather. The late September rains and cooler weather improved coloring and could improve size of later har- vested berries. No loss from fall frosts had occurred as of the first of October. Harvest of the crop in Massachusetts was about half complete on Oc- tober 1, about usual for the date. The bulk of the crop was harvested by October 15. Early harvested bogs had many small sized berries. September rains and cool nights helped sizing and improved color in late bogs. Water reserves are now adequate and the danger of freeze loss is minimal. Wis- consin's harvest began Septem- ber 15-20, about the usual time, but considerably earlier than last year. Berries sized well in most bogs, but have been slow in coloring. Harvest got under way on October 1 in Washing- ton and was expected to reach peak activity by mid-month. Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW There are only two ways to handle women — and nobody knows either of them! Wareham Savings Banic WAREHAM and FALMOUTH Savings Accounts Loans on Real Estate Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent Phone CYpress 5-3800 Kimball 8-3000 DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 Brewer & Lord 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ONE Ocean Spray Prices Very Encouraging Ocean Spray prices on late fruit continue to advance com- fortably as the season moves along. The quotation on Novem- ber 1 to the trade was $5.65 for Late Massachusetts Howes for 24 1 lb. Poly Bags or Win- dow Boxes, on all orders no later than Nov. 11 for shipment prior to Thanksgiving. This is about $22.60 per barrel. Wis- consin Sciirles were quoted at $5.15. Washington McFarlins were sold out by that date. Labor Question! A prominent Virginia apple grower wants to know why Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz permits industry to im- port workers from such locales as England, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Holland, when farmers can't have the same privileges for one of the nation's most important com- modities — food, and get the workers from less distant areas. — Fruit-O-Scope Flaming youth sometimes cooks its own goose. SHARON BOX COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mass. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 C. & L. EQUIPMENT CO. 1209 MATS STREET ACUSHNET, MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING FERTILIZING RAKING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Information Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 Fire Destroys Cranberry Properties A three - story screenhouse owned by Decas Bros. Cran- berry Company off Federal Furnace Road in South Carver, Mass. was totally destroyed by fire the night of Oct. 3. Loss was set at $100,000 and the blaze was believed to be of incendiary origin by Carver Fire Chief Homer F. Weston. The screen house at the prop- erty known as the Benjamin Bog contained screening equip- ment, other cranberry equip- ment and about 5,000 harvest boxes of Late Howes being held for the Christmas trade. The following night a cran- berry pump house on the Tweedy and Barnes bog, Paper Mill Road, West Wareham was burned. This was thought to be an ill-conceived Hallowe'en prank. 17 Brokers Named to Handle Dean Foods A group of seventeen food brokers has been named to rep- resent various food products of Dean Foods Company, Frank- lin Park, Illinois. The appoint- ments were announced by C. C. (Dan) Daniel, National Sales Manager for the Food Products Division. Mr. Daniels said the appoint- ments were part of an overall plan to consolidate the sales efforts of the various product lines represented under the Dean label. "These experienced brokers will enable us to provide better service to our established and new accounts, we are happy to welcome them to our expanding organization," he said. Last year Dean Foods Com- pany reported sales of $87 mil- lion. The company produces and markets a diversified line of food products in cities and states across the nation. It also produces dairy products for sale in tlie Midwest and Upper South. TWO Mass. Cranterrv Station S Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Muhammed Waseem is the newest member of our Station group arriving in mid-October. He will work with Dr. Zucker- man on nematological prob- lems. Mr. Waseem was born in India but is now a Canadian citizen and came here from British Columbia. Dr. DevHn and the author of this column attended the New England Agricultural Chemicals Conference in Concord, New Hampshire, on October 26. Dr. DevHn has published a paper in Volume 19 of Physio- logia Plantarum, the official pubHcation of the Scandinavian Society for Plant Physiology. The title is "Stimulation of Ab- scission of Petioles of Phaseolus vulgaris by Sucrose and Gib- berellic Acid." This paper re- ports the effects on leaf drop of the addition of gibberellic acid or sugar solutions to the leaf stems of bean plants. Drs. Zuckerman, Miller and Deubert have published an ar- ticle in Volume 12 of Nema- tologica. The title is "Phenyla- lanine Deaminase in plant Para- sitic Nematodes." This deals with enzymatic breakdown of cer- tain products by some plant parasitic nematodes. Dr. Zuckerman, Miller, Dev- lin and Profs. Tomlinson and Norgren have published a paper in the October issue of the Journal of Economic Entomol- ogy. The title is "Parathion Studies on Bean Growth in Sterile Boot Culture." This paper deals with accumulation, uptake, concentration and mode of transport in the plant when parathion was added to the soil. Bean plants grown under sterile conditions were used for the tests. Harvest and Frost The Massachusetts cranberry harvest was virtually completed by the end of October. This is about the same as the past two years, even though we were at least a week later in starting this year. The frost warning service was terminated for the season on November 4. We sent out 20 general warnings during the fall, with most occurring in October. This includes both afternoon and evening warn- ings and compares with 26 sent out last fall. Frost losses were practically nil this year with the only cold night on October 2 with temperatures as low as 21 degrees, October 12 with temperatures as low as 17 degrees and October 31 with temperatures down to 9 degrees. The present author, as well as all preceding authors of tills column, have expressed their thanks to the frost warning service and to the people "who make it go." Although it may becoming boring to some of our readers, it is a gesture of our appreciation and small compensation to these dedi- cated people. So once again we would like to express our thanks to George Bounsville and Kenneth Bochefort who calculate and formulate the warnings for their very fine work on this most important phase of the operation. We are also indebted to the U. S. Wea- ther Bureau, our cooperative weather observers, the tele- phone distributors, the five Continued on Pas,e 14 CRANBERRY GROWERS Now in Stock - 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - Also 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our Middleboro yard has been closed as a retail yard. Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 THREE How long before the mailman brings your cranberry check? Growers who sell to Dean's Indian Trail get an advance on their estimated crop at the beginning of harvest. They get a second payment when they ship during the season, and a final payment at a later date. There's this, too. Dean's Indian Trail is a well-known, highly respected company. We have strong advertising and merchandising programs designed to sell cranberrry products. And we have a dedica- tion to making them the best. If you'd like to do business with a company like this, write us a note. You'll probably get an ans- wer before your cranberry check! Dean's llndio/ytT/uufi. p. O. Box 710 • Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494 FOUR It's November and time for Thanksgiving. The cranberries are in the crates. Thanksgiving has always been a day of special meaning for cranberry growers. Since the days of the Pilgrims, cranberries have been a part of the Thanksgiving din- ner. Ever since the early days of coloniza- tion, cranberries have been a part of our diet. It is hard to think of the traditional holiday feast without them. The demand for cranberries is ever in- creasing and production has exceeded IV2 million barrels this year. There has been no lack of market for the entire crop. This alone, for the grower, is reason enough for Thanksgiving. Since the earliest days of the cranberry industry, it has grown steadily. It has also spread from one coast of our wonderul country to the other. It has weathered many storms — war, flood, drought, hurricanes, economic and has always gone forward to greater heights. No one need be reminded of the disastrous "scare" of 1959. In all this time, cranberry culture has become a highly-developed science. Ad- vances in insect and weed control, among other things, have been responsible for im- proved crops. New and more progressive methods of harvesting have resulted in greater economy and more profitable opera- tion. The cooperation between the growers ISSUE OF NOVEMBER, 1966 / VOL. 31 -NO. 7 Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey and the people of science has greatly im- proved and shows signs of continuing to do so. It has not always been an easy road to travel, but America's native food . . cran- berries, has come a long way. All seems to indicate that the road ahead will be brighter, This is reason for Thanksgiving ! Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE ONE CRANBERRY HERBICIDE DOES THE WORK OF SEVERAL DE-PESTER CASORON G-4 CONTROLS ALL THESE WEEDS ';' Broadleaf Weeds Controlled: Arrowleaved Tear Thumb Beggarticks Knotweed Loosestrife Marsh St. Johnswort Tideland clover Ragweed Sorrel Wild Strawberry Asters Buckbean Hawkweed Western Lilaeopsis Marsh Pea Plantain Smartweed (Marshpepper, Pennsylvania, Spotted, Swamp and Water) Important Miscellaneous Weeds Controlled: Bracken Fern Royal Fern Sensitive Fern Hair cap Moss Common Horsetail Water Horsetail (pipes) Rushes (Juncus spp.) Dodder Grass Weeds Controlled: Bluejoint Grass Rattlesnake grass (Manna grass) Summer grass Velvetgrass Bent Grass Little Hairgrass Crabgrass Rice cutgrass Sedges Controlled: Bunch grass Muskrat grass Nutsedge (Nutgrass) Short Wiregrass Wideleaf grass Stargrass Woolgrass Cotton grass Needlegrass Oniongrass *CASORON is a registered trademark of N. V. Philips-Duphar, The Netherlands See Us Now For Fall Hellcopfer Application IN NEW JERSEY PARKHURST FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY 301 N. WHITE HORSE PIKE HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY 08037 PHONE 609-561-0960 SIX Cranberries Visits New Jersey's Researcli Center at Osweoo by DONALD CHARTIER One of the highlights of our recent visit to the New Jersey cranberry growing areas was a visit to the Blueberry-Cranberry Research Center at Oswego. This new facility, having been dedicated in August of 1965, is dedicated to the improvement of blueberry and cranberry cul- ture through research and to the dissemination of new re- search information. After a very short but very interesting visit with Mr. Phil Marucci, head of the Cranberry and Blueberry Research Lab in New Lisbon, we began, tape recorder in hand, our journey of about ten miles to the Os- wego site of the new research center. Phil carefully saw to it that we didn't miss a thing on our way to Oswego. He pointed out the Haynes and DeMarco bogs and filled us in on many interesting facts about the vast blueberry fields we passed along the way. As mentioned earlier, we had a portable tape recorder alcng with us, which proved to be in- valuable since we were often on the road between locations and could have been unable to make hand written notes. Phil and his assistant at the New Lisbon Lab, Harry Moulter kept us constantly on the move during our two-day visit, meet- ing bog owners and looking over cranberry and blueberry properties. As we turned off the main road onto a well-paved side road which was to lead to the research center we were im- pressed with the layout and location of the bogs adjacent to Lake Oswego. The bogs are located on the state-owned Wharton tract in Burlington County which rep- resents the approximate geo- graphical center of the blue- berry-cranberry industries in the state of New Jersey. Soils, chmate and water reserves in this area are considered among the best available in the state for the production of these crops. The facility was made pos- sible through a generous grant from the people of New Jersey and is a tribute to the leaders of these industries in recog- nition of their contribution of time, eft'ort and monies. The following is a trans- cript of the contents of the tapes which we made on our visit to Oswego. There are twenty bogs, each consisiting of a half acre with a dike road n.mning around them and also dividing each bog. Each bog has its own inlet and water can be regulated at bLUE.fctR.R.Y-^RANBtliaY R.ESUILCH aWTtR. • OSWt^O 3c A.i_e ZOO'-O SEVEN any depth wanted for experi- mental purposes. All bogs are of the same dimension. Most are planted to Early Blacks. They have been parcelled out to various research people — en- tomology, horticulture, weed control, insect control, and so forth. All work done on these bogs is done on an experimental basis where everything can be regulated exactly. When look- ing at the bogs from the dams they don't look like much. We were told that this is the story of the cranberry bogs in New- Jersey. When first planted they look like hayfields but, after a while, the cranberries start to take advantage and do quite well. It was very noticeable that these were fairly well estab- lished bogs already although they had only had two grow- ing seasons. Though it usually takes longer than that, there were actually a few berries in these bogs. On bog *1 they have not used any controls. Phil explained that it was felt that one bog should have no controls since many growers feel that chemicals should not be used and he and his people would not be jus- tified in saying tJiat it wouldn't work unless they tried it. "Pres- sure also comes from the USDA who try to get us to reduce our schedules of using chem- icals," Phil said. "On one of our bogs we won't ever use an insecticide until we've decided that it won't work. We're going to give it an honest try. We're trying, by experimentation, to Ocean Spray Cranberries, Preferred and Common Stock BOUGHT - SOLD - QUOTED Inquiries Invited Inc. 52 Wall DAVID MORRIS & CO. Street, N. Y. 10005 • (212) 422-3537 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for irosf control and irriqation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manv/7/e Piosfic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 get bogs on which, by proper timing, we can use less chem- icals." One of the bogs showed, viv- idly, what one application of Casoron® did for weed control. Looking down the length of this bog there was a very no- ticeable lack of weeds, while on the other half it had be- come completely overrun with them. It was explained that ex- treme care was used to make a fair evaluation of this chem- ical. On a third bog, Phil explained that he was going to try to control insects by flooding at the proper time. "Of course," he went on to say, "this is an old method of insect control but, since they are after us for non - chemical methods, we're going to try it." Phil Marucci, along with others on the staff of the Re- search Center, have shown growers that it doesn't have to take five or six years to get a cranberry crop. The experi- mental bog isn't just a bog — it's a good bog and should be able to produce a hundred bar- rels per acre next year. It had about thirty or forty barrels per acre at the time of our visit but the fruitworm had taken a lot of it — about thirty- five percent of the crop. Some was also taken by tip worm. Bogs No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 h'^.AC been treated with Casoron. Dif- ferent sections of each bog were treated. It was easy to see the point at which the spraying was stopped. Only one application was made and yet the results were certainly obvious. Before the application the herbicide people warned that Cisoron should not be put on new bogs. They were only one year old when sprayed but, since Phil and Harry were anxious to get rid of the weeds they did about one-third of each of three bogs. The surprising thing was that there was no damage to the ^ines which is what they were afraid of because general opinion was that they would be damaged. "What we hope Continued on Poa.e 10 EIGHT i MASSACHUSETTS Harvest Very Late With a late start this fall harvest lingers on longer than usual in the Bay State. While the bulk of growers were fin- ished by the last weekend in October, about the 28th, there were still a few harvesting, per- haps a dozen, into November. October Lacking in Rain In spite of several heavy rains the month was deficient in rain- fall, not a good omen for win- ter flowing. Total, as recorded at the State Bog was only 2.86 inches. Average is 3.74. Slightly Colder The month was also slightly colder than normal by about half a degree a day. Fall Frosts Fall frosts totalled 13. Two of these were in September. There was only slight and scat- tered damage. November Begins Warm November began on a warmer note, with warm air pushing up from the South. The 2nd and 3rd brought a heavy driv- ing rain, almost hurricane in in- tensity at times. The storm dropped from 3 to 4 inches of precipitation over parts of the cranberry area, building up supplies for the coming winter flooding of the bogs. Total rain for the storm at Cranberry Sta- tion was 2.66 inches. NEW J ERSEY Drought Broken The rainy trend of weather which started in September continued through October. Rainfall in this month was again excessive with 5.80 inches occurring, which is 2.55 inches more than normal. During the past two months there have been 20 rainy days and a to- tal of 15.61 inches of rain has fallen. The rain has hampered cranberry harvesting but was of coiu-se quite welcome. The drought is now definitely broken. Rainfall through Octo- ber in 1966 now amounts to 40.18, only 3 inches shy of the annual total and 3.51 inches above to normal for the 10 months' period of January through October. In regard to temperature the October was colder than nor- mal. The average temperature for the month was 53.9, about 3 degrees below the norm. Frost calls to cranberry grow- ers were frequent throughout the month. However, the abundant rainfall has restored reservoirs to capacity and there was water to use in frost flood- ing and consequently very little frost damage was sustained. The lowest temperature re- corded on cranberry bogs was 13 degrees on the 30th. Crop Good As of October 31st an esti- mated 85% of the crop has been harvested. Sever;il properties were later in 1: vesting than they had ever L en. The crop is good but cok : of the ber- ries has been les ? than desir- able in many caeses. WASHINGTON Water Situation Eased The Washington cranberry har- vest received a much needed boost with 5.2 inches of rain October 19-22. The Long Beach growers were able to get their berries harvested with the peak at the Ocean Spray plant com- ing the week of the 28th. The crop has been very good, better than expected or estimated, and various individuals have been getting some fine crop averages. Low temperatures were ex- perienced the middle of the Continued on Page 14 AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE 6- SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 NINE Ttanks! . . . CRANBERRIES THANKS NEW JERSEY RESEARCH LAB STAFF FOR ASSISTANCE In mid-September, the pub- lisher and editor of Cranberries spent a hectic but extremely in- teresting two days visiting growers in New Jersey. While on this abbreviated visit we were privileged to have been escorted on our rounds by Mr. Philip Marucci, director of the Blueberry-Cran- berry Research Lab in New Lisbon, and his assistant, Mr. Harry Moulter. We know that without their help we could not have ac- comphshed half as much as we were able to. We could not have had more thoughtful and courteous treatment that we were extended by these gentlemen. We appreciate their taking time from their busy schedule to show us around and introduce us to the area growers. We would also like to express our thanks to Messrs William Haines, Garfield DeMarco, Isaiah Haines and Walter Z. Fort for having been so cour teous to us in spite of the fact that our visit coincided^ with hai-vest time, the growers' busi- est time of the year. Incidentally you'll be reading stories of our visits to these New Jersey growers and in- dustry people in future issues of Cranberries. Once again, many thanks! OSWEGO STORY Continued from Page 8 to try now," Harry explained, "is a pre-planting treatment of llie bogs. Treat the soil before we even plant the vines, to see if it will do any damage. These bogs won't be two years old until November (1966) and they already have a small crop of beiTies. On a commercial bog you don't think of starting to pick for at least four years." "We've had such good growth and we think it's because we planted the vines thick and they were established very quickly." This is a point they are try- ing to get across to the growers. They are trying to convince them that they should plant the vines thick. He also mentioned that they had a little difficulty getting the vines in the ground since the discs didn't have enough pressure to put that many plants into the soil — but they made it and it paid off. The four bogs mentioned above were sprayed for fruit- worm and have had three ap- plications for rot control and it has been very effective. It was noted that they could have had better set but right at blossom time, when the bees were active, they noted that fireworm was getting into the bogs and so a decision had to be made whether to spray for fireworm and lose the fruit or not to spray. It was decided to try to eliminate the fireworm since development of the bog was the main objective. If it had been decided not to spray for fireworm they would have had iDetter pollination and a better fruit set. They received control of the fruitworm but, of course, lost considerable amount of set. In this respect, Harry pointed out that there were no hives of bees near the bogs so they had to depend only on wild bees to do the pollinating. There had been sufficient number of bees before they had started to spray. Both Phil and Harry went on to mention that there would be much more to report when the other researchers who have had bogs assigned to them be- gin compiling their data. We've assured them that Cranberries v/ould be only too happy to in- clude their findings in its pages. We had spent a very busy few hours by the time we left the Research Center and we were convinced that many worthwhile results \\'Ould come out of the work of Phil Marucci and Harry Moulter and the other research people at Os- wego, New Jersey. i ! i Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Service P.O. Box 429 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Phone 423-4871 Wisconsin Disfribufor for ICasoron® G-4 granules I IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEE YOUR MILLER DEALER or MILLER FIELDMAN for CASORON^ MILLER PRODUCTS CO. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DIVISION W. R. GRACE & CO. 7737 N. E. Killingsworth Portland, Oregon 97218 CASORON® IS AVAILABLE IN MASSACHUSETTS from R. F. MORSE & SON West Wareham Tel. 295-1553 :! 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THIRTEEN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 9 month which made it necessary to sprinkle. This hampered the Gray land and North Beach growers because they dry pick and had to wait for the vines to dry. Several growers used mala- ihion 2-4 weeks before harvest as recommended and they had a good increase in color. The overall color was not satisfac- tory due to late set. The har- vest was late due to a water shortage. Ideal Fall Weather Fall in Washington has been most pleasant with warm days and no wind with a high for the month on the 4th of 83 degrees and the 3rd was 76. The 31st was a beautiful 70 degree day. The mean high for the month of October was 60.45 and the mean low was 42.39 degrees with the lowest of 32 recorded on the 17th and a bog low that day of 28. This ended a week of cold nights and the need of sprinkling. The total rain fall was 7.65 inches with the greatest of 2.5 inches on the 21st. We had thirteen days of some precipi- tation. The 1965 total for Oc- tober was 7.69 inches but the overall total to date this year is about 5 inches short of last year's total to date ( 196.5 — 56.9; 1966-51.73). MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 radio stations and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Asso- ciation. Weather The month of October was only about Vz a degree a day below normal with a few cold days and most of the month about average. Precipi- tation totalled 2.86 inches but nearly all of it occurred in two storms on the 1st and the 19th and 20th so that the month was basically dry and sunny. The rainfall was slightly more than V2 inch below average for the month. We are now 8V4 inches below average for 1966 but have now exceeded the entire 1965 total by 2 inches. Blueberry Funds Blueberry research funds have been approved imder a joint agreement with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and USDA to enable the former's marketing division to analyze blueberry consumption trends and to explore the potentials of producing and processing more lowbush blueberries in Pennsyl- vania. Fruit-O-Scope Utterly Shocking Engineering and horticul- tural experts of USDA's Agri- cultural Research Service are studying the feasibility of sub- jecting fresh fruits to electric currents to determine ripeness, moisture content, and other market qualities through a three year, $44,408 grant awarded by USDA to Purdue University. — Fruit-O-Scope FOURTEEN 1965 NEW JERSEY CRANBERRY CROP LARGER THAN EXPECTED Although the lack of water for protective uses resulted in some frost damage, the 1965 cranberry crop turned out lar- ger than had been expected early in the season. The final estimate of New Jersey's 1965 crop was 159,000 barrels, the largest since 1937 when 175,000 barrels were produced. An increasing number of growers have converted to the wet-pick method of harvesting. This, coupled with relatively frost-free springs and harvest periods the past two years, has contributed to much better yields. Give A Cranberry Growing Friend or^ Employee an Xmas Gift Subscription to ^CRANBERRIES' SEND THIS COUPON NOW TO INSURE PROMPT "j^ NOTICE BY CHRISTMAS I /«k ONE YEAR $4.00 TWO YEARS $7.00 Send to_ Addr._ ^ Zip. Your name_ (Cranberries se announcing yo request.) nds a Gift Card ^^V 3ur subscription 'v^^^ NEW JERSEY BLUEBERRY CROP TWO MILLION TRAYS IN 1965 The 1965 New Jersey blue- berry crop reached a total of 1,976,000 trays of 12 pints (U pounds) and was 11 percent larger than the previous year's yield. Following only moderate winter damage to fruit buds, a better set was obtained than a year earlier. Persistent dry weather threatened the crop but timelv earlv season show- ers and the extended use or irrigation on selected acreage benefitted yields. Less acreage was harvested in 1965 than the previous year marking the first time harvested acreage has de- clined since 1958. Prices re- ceived for the 1965 crop aver- aged $2.95 per tray, the same as in 1961. The total value of the crop was $5,829,000, up 11 percent from 1964 and 23 percent above the 1959-63 av- erage and the highest in 14 years. 25 |9ears( ^go (The following items were taken from the November 1941 issue of Cranberries.) The USDA crop estimating service now figures the total cranberry crop of the country at 725,100 barrels, as against the September first forecast of 678,600 and last year's (1940) total of 580,100 carrels. The biggest increase this year is in Massachusetts which last year had a light crop of 332,000. • • The New Jersey weather during the harvesting season continued "frightfully dry," and in fact the total rainfall dur- ing the whole growing season, August, September and Octo- ber, was but 4.8 inches. The berries, therefore, failed to achieve the size hoped for. There was very little water available for picking up floaters. Fortunately for the New Jersey growers was the fact that dur- ing the fall season there were no severe frosts since, with the water as lo'w as it was, a severe frost would have added further to their problem. 1^ ^ Wisconsin last year had 121,- 000 barrels but this year the government estimates a falling oflF to 113,000. This might well be expected as that state has been bearing good crops for several years and the vines have Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — :?fi 2. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager earned the right to a little rest. The latest figure from that state now indicates a crop of 99,000 barrels, or very close to the original estimate of Vernon Golds worthy. • • Washington harvested this year in the worst weather it has experienced since 1920 — it rained a good deal and vines and berries were wet a large part of the time. It is expected, of course, that these conditions did not make for a crop of extra good keeping quality. Labor was scarce and few sol- diers from Forts Canby and Columbia helped out and earned a few extra dollars for themselves. ik ik Oregon is expected to have a slightly smaller crop than last year. The estimate is for 11,- 100 barrels, although its out- look is improving over what it was when picking was started. This western state the last two years has also shown a much bigger crop than the ten year average which is 4,640 bar- rels. 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Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) NINETEEN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 14 WISCONSIN Harvest Report As of November 1st, the Wis- consin cranberry harvest is pretty much completed. A small amount of berries are left un- harvested by various growers in the state because of the shortage of help. These were primarily left in the cleaning up and in the ditch edges. There is some acreage of good berries that was not harvested because of the shortage of help. Weather was good for harvest in October until the end of the month when it turned quite cold. The beds were Hooded to protect them from freezing and growers had to wait until about noon for the ice to melt to allow the picker to operate. New Acreage Considerable new acreage will be going in next spring — probably about 300 acres. The availability of vines and the shortage of help to do the actual planting and final level- ing of beds may be quite an important factor in how much is planted next year. The Wis- consin crop may not be as good as many of the growers anticipated as the production per acre fell off 10 to 15% of the anticipated production. Sales of cranberries and cran- bery products seem to be ex- cellent and the final disposition of tlie 1966 crop should be no problem and there should be very little carry-over before the 1967 crop is ready for harves- ting. First Good Rain in Six Weeks Fine Indian Summer weather prevailed through the early part of October. After the 8th it turned cooler and windy. Clouds and rain with milder tempera- tures moved into the southern portion on the 12th and across the entire state by the 14th. The first good soaking rains in about six weeks fell in many areas from the 12 through the evening of the 14th. Amounts of nearly 3 inches were re- corded in the west ranging down to one inch or less in the east. Windy and cold with snow was the order during the week- end of the 14th- 16th. The 17th turned sunny and pleasant. Outlook to Mid-November — temperatures above normal with precipitation near normal. Resume of the Season's Weather The Growing season began with ample soil moisture, both surface and deep; first time in several years and largely due to heavy autumn rains of 1965. Weather stayed cool to mid- June; not much rain except for a week or so in early June. After mid-June high tempera- tures in the 80's and 90's char- acterized the next four weeks with only spotty shower ac- tivity. Tornadoes and funnels were reported throughout the state on July 10. Relatively cool weather prevailed after mid- July, 2 to 4 degrees below normal in August. 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"Per capita milk consumption has declined in the United States. In order to provide American consumers with ade- quate nutritional dairy products extensive research, development and quality control programs of the type which Dean has pioneered are required. Our acquisition of Bowman was an effort to maintain the volume necessary to sustain our stand- ards of quality control, re- search and development. "Every industry witness who appeared at the FTC's hearings, including representatives of dairy processors, dairy farmers and retail grocers, testified that our acquisition of Bowman is in no way harmful to compe- tition. In fact, the FTC's own hearing examiner, after evalu- ating all of the evidence, ruled that the Dean/Bowman merger not only would have no ad- verse efi^ect on dairy compe- tition in the Chicago area, but would actually strengthen it. 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TRIPP WYman 5-2013 THE FARM POPULATION In 1963-1964, as in most years since World War II, several hundred thousand farm people either stopped farming their land or moved off their farms. The farm population dropped from 13,367 000 in 1963 to 12,- 9.54,000 in 1964. The population on farms in 1964 was 6.8 per cent of the national population. In 1960 there were 15,635,000 people on farms, 8.7 per cent of the total population. While the U.S. population in- creased by more than 6 per cent between 1960 and 1964, farm population declined by 17 per cent. All age groups in the farm population were involved in the exodus. Some 9.9 per cent of farm residents were at least 65 years old in 1964, up from 8.4 per cent in 1960. The national percentage in 196 i was 9.6 per cent. Not so very many years ago, the farm percentage was always lower than that for the total population because older farm people often moved to town when they retired. They hav- en't stopped doing this, but young adults are moving to town so much faster that the proportion of older people in the remaining farm population has risen. — N. E. Homestead ABC CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ^^s^d UTILITY CT ^ > "^3 W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-l 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. TWO Mass. Cranberry Station S Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORAIMVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Drs. Bert Zuckerman and Kal Deubert attended the Amer- ican Phytopathological Society Wareham of 4.60 inches. The month started off as tliough we were going to make up the rainfall deficiency for the year. We recorded sHghtly more than Cash Receipts Meeting at the Pennsylvania 4 inches the first 10 days and then only Vz inch for the rest of the month. We are now running about 6V^" ahead of last year but about 8^A inches below average for the year. The following is taken from data supplied by Prof. Lau- rence D. Rhoades of the Dept. of Agricultural and Food Econ- omics, University of Massa- chusetts. Total cash receipts from farm marketings in Massachu- setts for 1965 was nearly 167 million dollars. Included in this figure is more dian IOV2 mil- lion dollars from cranberries or 6 percent of the total. This puts cranberries ahead of such crops as apples, tobacco and potatoes in total cash receipts to farmers. In fact, cranberries account for 56 percent of the cash receipts for all fruit crops in Massachusetts for 1965. (Continued on Page 8) State University from Novem- ber 2nd to 4th. Weather The month of November was definitely on the warm side, ending up 2 degrees a day above normal. There were no prolonged cold spells and the lowest temperature for the month was only 19 degrees. There was no snow recorded for the month, but this is not Fruit Productions The November estimate of the United States cranberry production for 1966 indicates a record crop of over IVa million unusual as the 30 year average barrels, which is 9 percent is only V2 inch. Rainfall to- above last year, sour cherry tailed 4.63 inches which is crop 50 percent below and about as close as you can come citrus production 14 percent to the 30 year average at East above last year. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE OUR BUSINESS More than 20 years experience in design and layout of AMES SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. We are available to plan your sprinkler system for both frost control and irrigation. We guarantee the correct pressure so necessary for the best sprinkler operation. Our quotations are for complete systems including suction line, pump (Hale, Marlow, Gould), AMES UTILITY main, AMES quick connecting adapters, plastic pipe, bronze fittings and Rainbird sprinklers. Now — new — AMES quick connecting adapters from main line to plastic lateral pipe. No more lost time with screwdriver or wrench to connect or break the lines. Adaptable to systems already installed. Ask for a showing. CHARLES W. HARRIS CO., INC. 451 OLD SOMERSET AVENUE NORTH DIGHTON, MASS. 02764 Telephone 824-5607 * * * * * * * * * * * THREE Come on up the ladder with us Things look pretty good for the climb. We've got products that are tops. A fine name in Dean's Indian Trail. A lot of ambition. And a willingness to try new ideas. ^ To a grower this is important. With Dean's Indian Trail you get an ad- vance on your estimated crop at the beginning of harvest. You get a second payment when you ship during the season, and a final pay- ment at a later date. And there's this most impor- tant factor in our program for growers. It links you with a well-known, highly respected company with strong adver- tising and merchandising programs that sell cranberry products. And more each year. Dean's Indian Trail . . . the big new name in the cranberry business. Deanls \\rviumX!wxll p. O. Box 710 • Wisconsin Rapids • Wisconsin 54494 FOUR ISSUE OF DECEMBER, 1966 / VOL. 31 -NO. 8 When December comes you can never tell what weather it will bring with it. The greens of the pine may be covered with a mantle of white — the summer furniture which you just forgot to bring in may be heaped with it. It may be that Decem.ber will be breathing its icy breath while de- ciding whether or not we will have a white Christmas. Whatever December holds for us we bid her welcome ! With December comes a warm feeling — a feeling, unfortunately, that too many of us have only at this time of year. There is a new glow to the candle, a new feeling toward people, we don't even seem to mind being pushed and shoved while doing our Christmas shopping. There is an added sparkle to the tree. This is a time for pausing to reflect on the true meaning of this wonderful day. A time of thanksgiving for what we have and of thought of those who do not have. It is a time for reunion, when those of v/hom you have thought many times since last Christmas get together again and share the joys of the season. What human being does not derive as much enjoyment out of Christmas morning as does the child seeing the gifts piled high under the fragrant tree. Why can't it always be like this? Why must it be only for a few days or weeks during the year? Some people might think it strange but I know of a highly successful gentlemen who does his best to remember Christmas all year round and to practice the spirit of the day by keeping, in his bedroom, all year long, a nativity scene. This man is no re- ligious fanatic. lie simply feels as most of us do, that the spirit of Christmas should be the spirit of every day of the year. Christmas is not a tree, an ornament, a carol. It is a feeling, a lifting up of our thoughts. It is a feeling of happiness — even though there may be many things that trouble you. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey At the risk of sounding like a preacher, let me suggest that you light a candle every day of your life. Not a real candle on a tree but a candle in the heart of someone you know who could use a little encourage- ment— a word of cheer. May this be the very best Christmas you have ever had. May it last for three hun- dred and sixty-five days each year! Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Pljonouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE ONE CRANBERRY HERBICIDE DOES THE WORK OF SEVERAL 1 DE-PESTER CASORON G-4 CONTROLS ALL THESE WEEDS Broadleaf Weeds Important Miscellaneous Controlled: Weeds Controlled: Arrowleaved Tear Thumb Bracken Fern Beggarticks Royal Fern Knotweed Sensitive Fern Loosestrife Hair cap Moss Marsh St. Johnswort Common Horsetail Tideland clover Water Horsetail (pipes) Ragweed Rushes (Juncus spp.) Sorrel Dodder Wild Strawberry Asters Buckbean Hawkweed *C Western Lilaeopsis Marsh Pea Plantain N Smartweed (Marshpepper, Pennsylvania, Spotted, Se Swamp and Water) Grass Weeds Controlled: Bluejoint Grass Rattlesnake grass (Manna grass) Summer grass Velvetgrass Bent Grass Little Hairgrass Crabgrass Rice cutgrass Sedges Controlled: Bunch grass Muskrat grass Nutsedge (Nutgrass) Short Wiregrass Wideleaf grass Stargrass Woolgrass Cotton grass Needlegrass Oniongrass *CASORON is a registered tradennark of N. V. Philips-Duphar, The Netherlands See Us Now For Fall Helicopter Application IN NEW JERSEY PARKHURST FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY 301 N. WHITE HORSE PIKE HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY 08037 PHONE 609-561-0960 SIX A STUDY IN CHANGE: WHITESBOG. NEW JERSEY by DONALD CHARTIER In Februaiy of 1939, Clarence ]. Hall, tlien Editor and Pub- lisher of Cranberries, wrote i n article which he titled "Wliites- bog, New Jersey" and in which he went on to highlight many of its unique characteristics. In this issue we would like to take a rather different ap- proach to telling the story — we will make a comparison — to show you the then and now of a typical, though rather large cranberry - blueberry operation. As has just been menticned, Whitesbog is a large operation and, in this sense, cannot be considered typical of what is happening throughout the State of New Jersey. On a smaller scale what you will learn that what has happened at Whites- bog is being repeated many times by smaller growers in the Garden State, and the current trend seems to indicate that it will continue to do so fcr some time to come. In "Whitesbog, New Jersey," Mr. Hall described it as "about 2000 acres, of which about 500 acres are planted to cranber- ries and about 80 acres to blue- berries. This would make it the largest bog within a single area in the world." Since he was speaking of a property within a single district, it seems that tliis statement would still be true. "Whitebog is the only cranberry and blueberry plan- tation which has its own U.S. Post Office. Mail is addressed to no town in New Jersey, merely to Whitesbog." This is no longer true. The Post Office has been closed for some years, as has the general store which had for years served the "50 year round workers and nearly 600 employed at harvest time." "Whitesbog has always been nctsd for its active interest in experimentation, both in cran- berries and blueberries." This program is continuing and much progress is being made, particularly in blueberry re- search and development. It was at Whitesbog, incidentally, that tae Darlington picker was de- veloped. Tom Darhngton, its inventor, is one of the owners cf Whitesbog. 'Isaiah Haines is Whitesbog's active resident foreman," wrote N^r. Hall. It was a pleasure, en OLU- recent trip to New Jer- sey and Whitesbog, to have met and talked with Mr. Haines. He graciously took time off from his very busy schedule to show us around and explain the transition which has had to take place in the State of New Jersey in recent years. Why do we say had to take place? Because many of the New Jersey growers have been forced to give up much of their acreage to the State for pro- grams such as the "Green Acres" conservation and beau- tification program. Such "im- provements" have cost the New Jersey growers a great deal of apprehension and has even forced some of them completely cut cf business. Whitesbog, for example, has had to sell its acreage to the State. It has, however, been able to lease it back from the State for a five-year period after which it will revert back to the State and quite probably be- come a hunting and fishing area. There are now three or four hundred acres where, in 1939, there were 500 or more. Mr. Hall spoke of having been "impressed" by the vast- ness and attractiveness of Whitesbog. Twenty-seven years later a visitor would be greatly disillusioned at the disrepair cf the bogs. Mr. Haines stated that all that was being done now was "just getting the crop." Again quoting Mr. Hall's ar- ticle, "Here, too, is what is known at Whitesbog as the 'Cranberry House.' That is, it is the storehouse, screenhouse and shipping department. It stretches for no less than 600 feet and is about forty feet wide and has two stories in actual use." This screenhouse was partially destroyed by fire some years ago and, due to the foresight of the individual who designed it, two sections still remain, the center third was lost in the fire but the firewalls which were built to divide the building into tliirds contained the fire and saved both ends of this huge building from de- struction. We could go on with com- parisons — the then and now of Whitesbog — but instead, let's take the remaining space to tell you about what decisions have been made there. As Mr. Haines explained, there was a great deal of con- cern as to what was going to happen to Whitesbog. As men- tioned before, the State had acquired it as part of the "Green Acres" program. At first there had been no indication that anything could be done to save the area for cranberry produc- ticn. Appeals were made to the State to reconsider their decision. Finally it was decided Continued on Page 17 SEVEN Personal Clarence J. Hall, former ed- itor and publisher of Cran- berries, recently underwent his second operation in as many months at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. "J^^^" ^^^ returned to his home and is recupera- ting satisfactorily. We expect him to be back on his feet soon and lending his valuable as- sistance as consultant to the magazine. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦, MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued jrom Page 3 Odds and Ends Farm land prices incre-ased an average of 8 percent in 1965 and early 1966. Gains in some areas were as much as 12 to 15 percent. It would seem tliat cranberry bog isn't the only agricultural land with a high price tag. The fann population is no\\' about 6.5 percent of the U. S. population. YOUR CRANBERRY MAGAZINE EXTENDS THE GREETINGS OF THE SEASON AND THE VERY BEST OF WISHES FOR A PROSPEROUS 1967 TO ITS MANY READERS, ADVERTISERS AND FRIENDS WITHIN THE CRANBERRY INDUSTRY. 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The rain- fall was just about normal for November. First Snow The first snow of the year fell on Saturday, December 3, with an accumulation of only one-half inch in Wareham, al- though the lower Cape area re- ported an accumulation of about two inches as a result of this same weather system. December 9 . . . . 70° As this report is written on December 9, records are being broken in Massachusetts. The record temperature for the day was 64 degrees in 1924 and this was broken with a reading of 70 degrees today. The 70 degree temperature today also broke the official record of the Massachusetts Weather Bureau for the month of December which, up to today, was 69 degrees. NEW J ERSEY Weather The weather in November varied considerably from wintry to balmy conditions with the Indian summer days prevailing over the more severe type. There were 10 days during which the maximum tempera- ture rose to above 60 and 3 days were in the 70 degree range. Continuing the trend of the last few months, it rained much of the time. However 11 rainy days accumulated only 2.31 inches of rain, which is about 1.15 inches less than normal. The total rainfall for the first 11 months of the year now stands at 42.49 inches, only % of an inch less than the average annual rainfall in this region. The year 1966 will un- doubtedly have to be re- corded as being above average in rainfall. The average daily tempera- ture in November was 47.1 or about one degree above normal. The past month, probably would have been a record for warm weather in November had it not been for a frigid spell from the 20th thru the 23rd, when the temperature plunged below 20 degrees on four suc- cessive nights. Helicopter Spraying Toward the end of the month a spell of windy days interfered with the helicopter application of Casoron® granular herbicide for weed control. As of Dec. 2 more than 100 acres had yet to be done. About 500 acres are being ti'eated in New Jersey this year. Although the per- centage of the cranberry acre- age treated in this state is much smaller than in other areas, there is a rapidly growing in- terest in Casoron. Only 200 acres were treated in 1965. WASHINGTON Weather Winter has arrived in the Washington cranberry area with the advent of rain and wind. The mean liigh for the month of November was 51.93 degrees F. and the mean low 41.13 with a bog low of 25 on tlie 7th. There was light frost on November 3 through the 7th, and again on the 10th and the 21st. Continued on Page 20 iMe=a=i&icseie=it=s=fca=s«t=a=3rft=S3&:3^ AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 NINE "'WrvACATION CENTER Vernon Gohlsworthy . President, Cranberry Products, Inc., Eagle River, Wis., sent along these pictures to show what is being done in Wisconsin to promote an interest in Cranberries. The window pictured above was displayed at the Wisconsin Vacation Center in Chicago, while the one shown below was seen in Mihcaukee. According to information available the promotions were successful. TEN Wisconsin's New Water Resources Management law Explained in Brief The foUoiL'ing is the first instalment of the boiled-down version of the original bill to control water pollution and management of Wis- consin's water resources. Much of the information in the report is very general and probably oversimplified but, hopefully, it will pro- vide some background information that will help to clarify the bill which went into effect on August 1, 1966. The series is in three instalments, the next two instalments to be published in the January and Feburary 1967 issues of Cranberries. PART I Wisconsin's new water re- source management legislation, which became effective August 1, 1966, promises to protect and preserve w at e r resources through an integrated, long- range, comprehensive program. "This is a tremendous bill that no other state in the coun- try can come close to in terms of a regulatory base for man- aging water resources," says Jacob Beuscher, water legisla- tion authority and professor of law at the University of Wis- consin. Too often in the past, water legislation has grown up on a patch- work basis. Laws were enacted and administered to meet certain pressing water resource problems. These laws were adequate, but frequently lacked coordination and a meaningful approach to solve long-range water resource prob- lems. The new water resource management law is broad in its approach, covering nearly all aspects of water use and misuse. Provisions in the la^v could affect homeowners, farm- ers, recreational developers, mu- nicipalities and industries. It is designed to protect the scenic and ecological values of Wisconsin's waterways and make them safe for human, fish and aquatic life. Integration of water man- agement control agencies into a single department is perhaps one of the strongest features of the new law, Beuscher points out. Before the law "was en- acted, Wisconsin residents had to find the right agency door to knock on before they could get help with their water prob- lems. Finding the right agency could often be a baffling exper- ience for state residents. Under the new law, how- ever, a single agency — the State Department of Resource De- velopment — will serve as the clearing house for all water re- source information and as a referral center for persons need- ing help with water matters. In addition to reorganizing water regulatory agencies, the law has made some bold ad- vances in controlling quaHty of Wisconsin's water resources. Previously Wisconsin's pol- lution control legislation was primarily concerned with pro- tecting streams from municipal and industrial pollutants. The new legislation shows a broad- ened concern and focuses on individual household pollution of lakes. Ground water pollu- tion also comes in for increased attention, Beuscher explains. The new water regulations, thus, take a much broader view of water quality. The regula- tions are still concerned with keeping waters healthful and safe, but they are also con- cerned with the problems of over enrichment of lakes and streams. Anyone who has ever fished, swum, water skied or just been near a lake that is in full algae bloom will appreciate the merit of this section of the new law. Water run-off from the land and waste discharges may be perfectly free from disease producing organisms, but nu- trients in run-off and waste discharges can still destroy the esthetic and recreational value of a lake. Enrichment control means a large number of persons now living along lakes and streams will be affected by the law. Individuals, for example, must meet certain installation and operating regulations for septic tanks to prevent over enrich- ment of bodies of water. In fact the department can declare "critical areas" and prohibit the installation of septic tanks in them. Continued on Next Page ELEVEN "This may seem like unneces- sary control for some people living next to lakes and streams, but in the long run, it is the only way to protect those water resources which first attracted people to them," Beuscher says. The law also provides for an increase in water resource per- sonnel and gives these per- sons more enforcement powers. The law gives financial assist- ance to municipahties and tax incentives to industries to help them clean up pollution prob- lems. Long-range planning for wa- ter resources use also gets more emphasis in the new law. This planning will be concerned not only \vith the quality aspects of water, but also with manag- ing water resources and related land areas for maximum public benefit. An example of this type provision is one that re- quires shorelines and flood plains to be zoned in order to protect bodies of water from erosion and unwise develop- ment. "But even with this strong water resources management law, the people of Wisconsin cannot expect that the waters of the state will be magically cleaned up," Beuscher warns. "The eventual success of the law still depends on how much the public is willing to support it with tax dollars, and on the ability of the state agencies to carry out the directives given m it. PART II Rapidly increasing pressure on the state's water resources plus greater awareness of the inter-relationship between water and land use have resulted in a more integrated approach to water resource management. As a result of this approach, the new water resource man- agement law reconstitutes the existing Department of Re- source Development. The de- partment now contains a new division of water resources in addition to the divisions of planning and recreation, ac- cording to Ed Brick, water re- sources specialist with the Uni- versity of Wisconsin water re- sources center. Before passage of the new law, Wisconsin managed its water resources through sev- eral separate agencies. On Aug. 1, 1966, the new land trans- fers the water quality functions of the State Board of Health and the Committee on Water Pollution to the new water re- sources division of the Depart- ment of Resource Development. Then on July 1, 1967, the water regulating function of the Pub- lic Service Commission will also be transferred to the water resources division. The law not only transfers water regulatory functions to a single division, but also creates func- tions not previously carried out at the state level. A seven - man resource de- velopment board will provide policy direction for the de- partment. The board members recently appointed by Governor Knowles represent a wide range of wa- ter interests. They are: Gerard Rohlich, director of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin water re- sources center O. J. Muegge, retired member of the State Board of Health; William Cart- wright, retired member of the Public Service Commission; John Potter, Wisconsin Rapids attorney and chairman of the Governor's former committee on water resources; John Strange, Institute of Paper Chemistry; Douglas Weiford, Eau Claire city manager; and Russell Lynch, retired conservation jour- nalist. This board selects the di- rector of the Department of Resources Development. In addition to the pohcy board, the law establishes a state advisory board and up to 12 regional advisory boards. The regional advisory boards are designed to increase aware- ness of the state's water man- agement problems, and to re- flect more accurately the spe- cific needs and desires of all regions of the state in devel- oping a comprehensive state water resources plan. Regions will be estabhshed by the Department of Resource Development on the basis of such factors as river basins, watersheds, population den- sity, economic factors, regional planning commissions, and geo- graphic, geologic and topo- graphic features. Considerable variation in water quality and use can be expected in the different regions of the state. Each regional board will be made up of the Department of Resources Development regional director, who \\'ill serve as ex- ecutive secretary; five citizen members appointed by the Governor; and tvvo state agency regional representatives. The state advisory board will be made up of one representati\'e from eacli of the regional boards. In addition, a technical ad- visory committee will be ap- pointed to assist the state ad- visory board. The committee will be made up of represen- tatives from four state agencies. The widespread program provided in the law requires more personnel and more money. This money supports a larger technical staff working to enforce the provisions of the bill and preserve Wiscon- sin's valuable water resources. {To be continued next ynonth) TWELVE Third Quarter Sales and Earning Up At Dean Foods Company Increased sales and earnings for the third quarter of 1963 were reported by Dean Foods Company, but nine months earnings lagged behind the similar period in 1965. Earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30 were 64^, up from 530 in 1965. Net sales increased from $20,- 490,000 in 1965 to $40942,000 in 1966. Net income was re- ported at $395,000. $487,000, up from WINTER CLOSES IN ON For the nine months ended September 30 company earnings were $1.60, down from $1.77. Sales however, were $118,380,- C03, largest for any nine months' period in company history. The large increase in sales reflects the volume of Bowman Dairy Co., which is included. Last week the Federal Trade Com- mission ordered Dean Foods Company to divest itself of the operating assets of Bowman. Dean will contest the ruling in the U. S. Seventh Court of Appeals. WISCONSIN CRANBERRY AREA The first zero weather of the season on December 1 and 2 closed many of the smaller lakes and streams across the state. On the 4th a glaze and sleet storm, ahead of a warmer airmass, gave the first light snow cover to many southern areas. The United States is the leading soybean producer in the world and has been since 1946. Roby's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 80FR irrigation pumping unit. Ex- tra heavy duty. Can be used for overhead, underground, or port- able irrigation systems. Pumps up to 2700 GPM; pressures up to 150 RSI. Skid or trailer mounted. 40FW. A medium-size centrifugal pumping unit with a wide range ofvolumes and pressures. Pumps up to 600- GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid ortrailer mounted. HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, less down time and quick, easy servicing. Shown here are ONLY 3 OF A LARGE LINE of Hale units. See us for details. 50FA irrigation pumping signed for most economical oper- ation with large volume guns at high pressures. Pumps up to 1000 GPM; pressures up to 200 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. THIRTEEN Farm Bureau In Acfion By VERNON A. BLACKSTONE Farm Bureau Staff Assistant David Mann of Buzzards Bay was elected 2nd Vice Pres- ident of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation at the 46th Annual Meeting of that organization on November 16, 1966 at Shrewsbury, Massachu- setts. Mr. Mann serves on the Board of Directors of tlie Mas- sachusetts Farm Bureau Fed- eration and is President of the Plymouth County Farm Bur- eau. A successful cranberry grower Dave is a member of the Ocean Spray Cooperative and is a member of the Advisory Com- mittee. He is a member of the Cape Cod Cranberry Associa- tion and is a supervisor of the Plymouth County Soil Con- servation District. Dave graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1951 with a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree and is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fra- ternity. The voting delegates of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation is the policy-making arm of Farm Bureau. At the Annual Meeting many resolu- tions were considered which af- fect cranberry growers. Some of these resolutions are : ( 1 ) Migrant and Puerto Rican workers (2) Lack of Trespass laws and Vandalism on farms and (3) more emphasis on ap- plied research at the Cranberry Experiment Station in Ware- ham. A policy that all groups are concerned about deals with the Commonwealth Service Corps. The voting delegates adopted the followdng policy: RE- SOLVED that the Massachu- setts Farm Bureau Federation protest the interference of the Commonwealth Service Corps in areas other than basic edu- cation, hygiene and citizenship of migrant workers. Mr. Philip Good, Legislative Counsel for Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Labor Committee have been studying this problem since mid-summer. A resolution presented to Farm Bureau from Plymouth County on vandalism request- ing that steps be taken to in- crease penalties for violators and that the liability of Lirm- ers be limited due to trespass- ers. Several bills will be filed in the General Court to obtain relief for farmers in this mat- ter. Mr. Orrin Colley of the Cran- berry Institute, Duxbury was a featured panelist at the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau. The panel "For- eign Trade as it Relates to Mas- sachusetts Agriculture" was well attended. Mr. Colley spoke of the activities of the Cran- berry industry to solve their marketing problems and how Foreign Trade assisted in the solution. Others on the panel included Mr. Herbert Harris, Legislative Counsel of the American Farm Bureau Fed- eration, Washington, D.C., Mr. Ed O'Neill of the J. P. SulH- van Company, Ayer, Massachu- Give A Cranberry Growing Friend or^ Employee an Xmas Gift Subscription to 'CRANBERRIES' SEND THIS COUPON NOW TO INSURE PROMPT "j^ NOTICE BY CHRISTMAS !/m, ONE YEAR $4.00 TWO YEARS $7.00 Send to_ Addr_ Zip- Your name (Cranberries sends a Gift Card announcing your subscription request.) setts and S. S. Garjian, Presi- dent of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation of Stoughton who acted as moderator. IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frost control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns ^Aanville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, AAASS. VO 2-2550 FOURTEEN 25 Wtav^ Sgo (The following items were taken from the December, 1941 issue of Cranberries.) The 1941 crop of cranberries, which tlie New England Crop Reporting Service now esti- mates as 749,200 barrels, or about 150,000 barrels more than the ten-year average, and probably the second largest crop ever, has now largely gone into the markets in perhaps the best season on record. The price at which the American Cran- beiTy Exchange opened its Lates' $3.40 a quarter barrel, held strong over the Thanks- giving market and the berries have sold at that figure or a little stronger. • * The New Jersey crop, accord- ing to the government figures is 88,000 barrels which is no change from the estimate of October 1. The berries in that state were harvested somewhat earlier than usual due to the extraordinary dry weather with lack of water for adequate frost control. There was no real labor prob- lem in the state of Oregon dur- ing the picking season this year (1941), but labor was scarce enough to slow down opera- tions to some extent. The State Employment oflBce made its initial effort to be of service in placing pickers to the best advantage, which aided the growers somewhat in getting the crop off. Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 • Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — nf;2. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager The Wisconsin crop is esti- mated as 105,000 barrels. This is a decrease from last years figure of 121,000 barrels but it is well over the last ten-year average of 68,600 and shows that Wisconsin is apparently steadily clinching its position as the second-largest producing state. • • The cranberry industry is deeply shocked to learn of the death of Arthur U. Chaney, president and general manager of the American Cranberry Ex- change. He was stricken ill on Sunday, November 30( 1941 ) at his residence, London Ter- race, New York. He was re- moved to the Lenox Hill Hos- pital where he died on Thurs- day evening, December 22, ( 1941 ) . Mr. Chaney was born April 16, 1874, on a farm in Clay County, Illinois, and spent his early life in that locality. Mr. Chaney devoted his life work to the cranberry industry, chiefly in the market- ing aspect. His name, when the final story of cranberry growing is told, will have a most honored place. Massachusetts is not well fixed in regard to its water prospects for winter flooding as yet, due to the long drought in the East. If some long and steady rains not do come along before too long, some of the bogs may get hurt. Bud for next year's crop seems about normal and the usual fall sanding program is going ahead. (Sso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 62 MAI.M STREET 585-4341 — 585-2604 KINGSTON, MASS. FIFTEEN ■'*>• .^ <:« . ":"mL^^^. m CD n3 s-i A ■5 1 CD > (U o ■M O t '^ ■^^ J3 " Ln aj <-s ^ 3^ ^ +J ^1=: i^ kers bog a; 5 ■ts a Q. A wate O c^ r- > o 'v .M > "?-■■? o r- Vi c ^ '^ ij^ 1 1 ^— !n '^^ I> w -J ^?^ c ^ ■t'^ C/1 ^ * " ■4-' ■+~ vi (D t£ c 2 ^ o ■i«. ,^ •r; o a ^ Cifi r^ Qi •p» r~ r-«S 5~ •.«» sa. r-s o o ..w E-. ^ CQ SIXTEEN WHITESBOG, NEW JERSEY Continued from Page 7 that, under the condition that it would continue in cranberry production the State would lease it back for a five-year period. When it was learned that this would happen, it at least meant that there would be time to plan for the future. It was quite obvious that these plans had to be made as soon as possible. The owners of Whitesbog be- gan a search for new acreage which would have the necessary qualities for the establishment of new bogs. The obvious things were looked for — availability of water in sufficient quantity, the right type of soil, location of bogs to good transportation facihties, etc. Sursprisingly enough, they found the spot they were look- ing for only a few miles from Whitesbog. After the necessary tiansactions were completed no time was wasted in beginning the construction of the bogs. The new bogs will be small by comparison to the old bogs, some of which were several acres in size. The bogs now under construction will be ap- proximately one acre in size and will be set up for water harvesting. Work is progressing rapidly and it is expected that some of the bogs will be planted this year. The location of the bogs, adjacent to a large reser- voir, makes for an ideal situa- tion insofar as water harvesting is concerned. The new bogs are being laid out somewhat similar to those at the Oswego Cranberry Research Center which we described in the last issue. They will be approxi- mately twice as large, however. The State has agree "1 to per- mit the owners to transplant vines from the old Whitesbog property for use in the new area. Plans for the new Whitesbog include housing for some of the workers and, while on our visit, we noticed that a well was in the process of being drilled to supply water to the homes. If spirit and enthusiasm are any indication of success, there is no doubt, after speaking with Mr. Haines, that, although the new Whitesbog may never at- tain the enormity and expanse of the old, it will be heard from in the industry for many years to come. The way the operators of Whitesbog have come tlirough the serious problems attending a relocation and re-establish- ment of the bogs should be an inspiration to others who have to face the same situation. PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service thai Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant serving South Shore and Cape Cod. Telephones 585-3355 - 585-3366 - 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS SEVENTEEN CRANBERRY PIE Pastry for double-crust 9-inch pie 4 cups fresh cranberries IV2 cups Ught brown sugar, firmly packed 4 tablespoons light molasses Vz teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter V\ teaspoon salt Wash cranberries and cut in halves (or chop coarsely). Line 9-inch pie pan with half of pas- try. Fill shell with cranberries and brown sugar. Dust with cinnamon and salt. Spoon mo- lasses over all. Dot with butter. Cover with remaining pastry. Cut vents for steam. Bake pie ten minutes in preheated 425 degree oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue bak- ing for about 1 hour. Serve with vanilla ice cream. CRANBERRY ICE 1 1-pound can jellied cranberry sauce 1 7-ounce bottle lemon-hme carbonated beverage Beat the cranberry sauce till smooth. Resting bottle on rim of bowl, slowly pour in lemon- lime carbonated beverage. Mix gently with up and down mo- tion. Pour mixture into 1-quart freezer tray. Freeze till firm. Break into chunks \vith wooden spoon and place in a chilled bowl. Beat till fluffy. Return to freezer tray and freeze till firm. Makes 1 quart. EIGHTEEN aw Just at twilight the vacation- ing husband and wife parked their trailer after a 400 mile drive. Then the ^vife said, with some hesitation: "Honey, re- member that flat rock we used for a doorstep at last night's stop?" " I remember . . . Wliy?" "Well . . I hid the door key under it." iest tor fun! If the moon isn't made of green cheese, how come there's such a rat race to see who gets to it first? A child is something halfway between an adult and a tele- vision set. There's one thing you can say for the men in charge of our government — they're run- ning it like nobody's business. PEANUT & CRANBERRY RELISH 1 cup cranberries Vs cup sugar 1/4 cup chopped peanuts V4 tsp. salt 1 small orange 1 small apple Put cranberries through food chopper and mix with sugar. Cut the orange and apple into quarters, remove seeds and put through chopper. Combine nuts with all ingredients. Makes IV2 cups. HAM LEFTOVER 7/ ijou decide to have ham for the Holidays instead of the usual turkey, this is a good way to use the leftovers. 4 cups cubed cooked ham 3 tablespoons butter V2 cup water V2 cup sugar % cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons grated orange rind Salt and pepper to taste Lightly brown ham in butter. Bring sugar and water to boil, covered 15 minutes. Add grated orange rind and seasoning. Combine ham and cranberry sauce in baking dish and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Add V2 cup fresh cranberries and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer. Good with candied yams, green bean salad (beans and onions mixed with French salad dressing) and hot corn- bread sticks. Serves 6, made in oblong casserole. Wisconsin 'Mossers' Lose Labor Force To Job Corps -:) ' - C r»- - Editor's Note: The follow- ing article is included in CRAN- BERRIES since it was felt that it would be of interest to many growers who got their start by harvesting sphagnum moss dur- ing the summer and selling it to florists and others. Some of these are still engaged in this work. Wisconsin's half million dollar a year sphagnum moss industry- is suffering from a serious lack of labor brought about by the attraction to the Job Corps of workers usually engaged in this harvest operation. It is es- timated that Wisconsin supplies nearly ninety percent of the world's supply of this strange crop. Less than a half dozen firms, located in Jackson, Mon- roe, Wood, Juneau and Clark counties, do the bulk of the business. Much of the supply comes from the Black River State Forest. The contractors who handle the harvest pay a fee to swamp owners. A tag is then affixed to the bales to show it is paid for. The sphagnum is a simple plant which looks like fern rather than moss. It renews itself from pieces of stem which break off in har- vesting. The plants are pulled out of the marshes by the use of forks. In the spring, as soon as the frost and ice leaves the swamps, the harvest begins, and continues until November. The soggy plants are taken off the swamp by boats pulled by a tractor. They are then spread out to dry and must be turned frequently for thorough drying. Some of the moss is baled on the site. Although the development of styrofoam and other synthetic materials have provided com- petition, florists still prefer sphagnum. Sphagnum moss takes up moisture by capillary action, usually up to twenty times its own weight. This fact makes it an ideal shipping me- dium for roses and other plants. This moss also is an ideal mulch over the surface of plant pots. Roby's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 MAKE ROBY S YOUR ONE-STOP SHOPPING CENTER for all your irrigation equipment and LP gas needs. We always have a large supply of parts on hand and the trained personnel to assist you with professional advice and service. We also carry: •ALUMINUM PIPE Alcoa - Hunter - Reynolds •SPRINKLER HEADS Rain Bird - Buckner •PLASTIC PIPE and FITTINGS •MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES •PROT-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO LP GAS Here are some of the benefits: 1. You'll save on oil and spark plugs 2. Eliminates pilferage; fuel supplied in continuous flow from from bulk tanks 3. You'll get 3 times more engine life 4. Fuel pumps eliminated We'll be glad to explain about how easily you can convert to LP gas. Call us now. No obligation of course ! NINETEEN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 9 Precipitation The total precipitation for the month was 15.10 inches with only six days without rain and the greatest fell on the 30th with 2.96 inches. In the six days from November 29 to December 4th 12.52 inches fell. Several places were flooded and the water stood for quite some time. 'Cranberry Vine' Issued Washington growers should carefully read the recently pub- lished Cranberry Vine for ac- tivities and coming projects of the area. WISCONSIN Freezing Temperatures Bring Frost Wisconsin had an unusually early freeze-in which cut short the time to get all the berries in and did not give time to finish all the fall marsh work. It was one of the earliest set-ins of wdnter that many of the growers can remember. There is more frost in the ground this year than there was a year ago but nothing like that in early December of 1964. Frost depths so far this year are the deepest in the central and north western areas of the state and range generally from 2 to 6 inches. Snow cover has been limited to the northern part of the state. A year ago snow covered the northern third of the state with as much as 13 to 24 inches in some places. Sprinkler Systems Used to Melt Ice The thing that is of interest this year is that the growers have used the sprinkler systems to melt the flooded sections of the marshes which were under one or two inches of ice.,' When the marshes were fro- zen too much for harvesting the sprinkler systems were' turned on when the tempera- ture got above freezing and melted the ice so the harvesting could get under way. If it had not been for the sprinkling systems it is believed that quite a considerable amount of the crop would have been left un- harvested and frozen in. This is something that no one had planned on but is an addi- tional benefit of the sprinkler systems. Growers in the central part of the state are short of water as no snow reached that por- tion. Northern Wisconsin has plentv of water and all marshes are flooded. Central growers are anxiously looking for a little rain or snow in order to avoid vine injury. Weather Summary November weather was cloudy and windy. Tempera- tures averaged slightly above normal over the south and slightly subnormal in the north. Precipitation ranged from very light in the west to above Statement of ownership, management ami circulation (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code). CRANBERRIES, The National Cranberry Magazine. Published mon- thly at 236 Main St., Kingston, Mass. The names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are: Publisher— Comor Publishers, Kings- ston, Mass. Editor— Donald Chattier, Broekton, Mass. Business Manager, I. S. Cobb, Kingston, Mass. The known bondholders, mortga- gees, and other security holders owning 1 percent of bonds, mort- gages, or other securities are: None. Total No. Copies Printed (Net Press Run), 800; average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 800; Single issue nearest to filing date, 80,5; paid circulation, av- erage by mail, carrier delivery or by other means, 725; nearest issue, 725; Sales through agents, news dealers or otherwise, average, none; nearest issue, none; Free distribution, by carrier, delivery or other means, 60; nearest issue 60; Office use, 20; Total, 800. I. Stanley, Cobb, publisher normal in the extreme east. Some snow fell across the north during the period from Novem- ber 9 through the 11th and again on the 20th. Very mild weather following this latter snowfall melted the snow cover. A very intense Great Lakes storm on the 27th and 28th dropped several inches of new snow along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline and in the extreme northern counties bor- dering Upper iMichigan. Snow depths of 1 to 6 inches from this fall were reported on the Door Peninsula and in the extreme north central counties on December 2. CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenized Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Go. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVIGE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN TWENTY servino tlie WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES •***•*•••** Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. 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And history has a l^abit of repeating itself. FRENCH SrCGKBRIDGE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHI Ocean spray. IN OCEAN SPRAY, CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA. Massachusetts New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon \A/ashingt:on Canada 1/ CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE PIANT & SOIL SCIENCES LIBRARY FKENCU st:ory page 7 JAN 2 3 1967 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS IIM THIS ISSUE JANUARY NEW FROST ALARM DEVICE ] CRANBERRY RING SPOT DISEASE ......... 4 WISCONSIN WATER LAW, PARTS III AND IV 17 1S67 ^^ BIBECTBRY lor cpanlieppy gpowers -^ The ieNARLESW.HARRISi Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Attention Bog Owners Why Not Subscribe to CRANBERRIES Magazine for your Foreman? It would be a Good Business Investment Electricity - key to progress In industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. 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CY 3-2000 1866 CROP REPORT Production of cranberries in 1966 was a record high of 1,- 582,300 barrels, up 10 percent from last year and 22 percent more than average. All cran- berry States except New Jersey had larger crops than last year. Massachusetts led with 765,000 barrels, nearly one-half the U.S. total. Massachusetts The Massachusetts crop was the third largest of record, 4 percent more than last year and 14 percent above average. The crop got off to a good start under nearly ideal conditions until about mid-July, when the cranberry belt became excep- tionally dry. However, late August rains helped the crop. Early harvested bogs had many small sized berries, but Sep- tember rains and cool nights helped sizing and improved color in late bogs. Acreage har- vested, at 11,600 acres was un- changed from last year, but the yield per acre was up 2.5 bar- rels to 65.9. New Jersey New Jersey's crop of 144,000 barrels was 6 percent smaller than last year's production but 37 percent above average. Be- cause of cold weather in May water was left on bogs longer than usual, reducing the bloom in some bogs, but the set was still generally good. Hot. dry summer weather limited berry size but a good quality crop was produced. There were 3,000 acres harvested, the same as last year, but the yield per acre dropped from 51.0 bar- rels last year to 48.0 ban-els this year. Wisconsin Wisconsin produced a record breaking 491,000 barrels of cranberries in 1966, 11 percent more than last year and 21 percent above average. The season started late but favor- able July weather advanced the crop to about normal in the southern area by August 15. Harvest started about the usual time, but considerably earlier than last year. Berries sized well in most bogs but were slow to color. There were 4 800 acres harvested this year, 100 acres more than last season. The yield per acre at 102.3 barrels is 8.5 bbls. more than last year. Washington — Oregon Production of cranberries in Washington was 135,000 bar- rels, the second largest crop of record, more than double last year's short crop and 63 percent above average. There was a generally good set despite cold, wet weather at early bloom. Harvest got underway on October 1, later than nor- mal. The acreage harvested at 1,000 acres remains unchanged from last year, but the yield more than doubled to 135.0 barrels per acre. Oregon's pro- duction totaled 47,300 barrels, also the second largest of rec- ord, 13 percent above last year and one-third more than av- erage. Unprotected bogs were damaged by spring frosts, but growth in protected bogs was favorable with a heavy set and good berry size. Some fall frost damage occurred. There were 560 acres harvested in Oregon, the same as last year. The yield per acre went up 9.4 to 84.0 barrels per acre. Brewer & Lord 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. 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Dean is the owner of Indian Trail Cranberries in Wisconsin Rap- ids, Wisconsin. CRANBERRY INDUSTRY BRIEFLY DESCRIBED IN "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC" Massachusetts residents will be interested in reading all about their home state in the carefully prepared and illustra- ted article in the December 1966 issue of Notional Geo- iiraphic magazine. On page 839 the Massachusetts cranberry in- dustry is reported on and the A. D. Makepeace Co., exten- sive cranberry growing firm of Wareham, Mass. is spoken of. CHOICE OF IRRIGATION W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-l 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. TWO Mass. Cranberry Station S Held Notes by IRVIIMG E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals The Cranberry Station lost a colleague and valued friend in the passing of Dr. Frederick Chandler, Professor Emeritus, on December 21st. Dr. Chand- ler was associated with the Cranberry Station from 1946 until his retirement in 1964, and was here frequently after his retiring. He worked on drainage and water relations, fertilizer, minor elements and breeding of new varieties but was interested in all phases of culture and marketing. Fred was a close personal friend of the author and he never ceased to amaze me with his cheerful disposition and ability to see the bright side of any situa- tion. Prof. Stan Norton attended the Annual Meeting of the Ex- ecutive Committee of NE-44 in New York City on December 14 and 15. This is a regional project on mechanical harvest- ing of fruits and vegetables and Stan is Secretary of the Com- mittee. Dr. Cross, Devlin, Miller and the author attended an Agricul- tural Leaders Pesticide Seminar sponsored by Geigy Chemical Co. in Braintree on December 15. Dr. Bert Zuckerman attended a meeting of NE-34 in Ithaca, N.Y. on December 15 and 16. This is the northeastern regional meeting of nematologists. Dr. Wes Miller attended the A A AS meetings in Washington, D.C. from December 26 through 30. Wes was especially inter- ested in the water pollution symposium. Drs. Zuckerman, Miller and Deubert of the Cranberry Sta- tion are co-authors with Dr. Gunner and Profs. Walker and Langley of the University of a paper published in the Octo- ber issue of Plant and Soil. The title is "The Distribution and Persistence of Diazinon Ap- plied to Plant and Soil and its Influence on Rliizosphere and Soil Microflora." This paper deals with the translocation of Diazinon in plants, its per- sistence and method of break- down in soil and its effect on soil fungi and other micro-or- ganisms. Weather December was warm and dry, the month was about iy2 degrees a day above normal. The first half of the month was definitely warm, with the exception of the 3rd and 4th, Cunfimied on Page 20 * * ' * * * * * * * * * * * * t CHARLES W HARRIS CO.. 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W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island i me WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION j^m, Lansing^ Michigan. OUR ISSUE OF JANUARY, 1967 / VOL. 31 -NO. 9 THE YEAR AHEAD Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. With the final chapter of 1966 completed, it is time to begin making entries into the ledger of 1967. What lies ahead for the cranberry grower in the coming year is strictly a matter of conjecture at this point. It is safe to say, however, that it will be a year of progress as have been so many before it. Those en- gaged in scientific research have indicated that they see a very fruitful year ahead (no pun intended). The growers themselves show apparent enthusiasm. Many are plan- ning to enlarge their operations. Some who have devoted only part of their time to their bogs have suggested that they will devote even more time to their properties. In spite of some hardships such as drought in some of the growing areas, there seems to be an enthusiasm which this reporter has failed to see in any other industry — an unshaken and vibrant feeling that 1967 is going to be the best year yet. Cranberry growers, large and small, seem to be a special kind of people. In the short period of time since assuming the position of editor of this magazine, it has been my pleasure to attend several growers' meet- ings, technical seminars and also to talk to individuals in various parts of the country. This has been a very rewarding experience for me and I have never failed to be im- pressed by the awareness and confidence and enthusiasm of these people. It goes without saying that, if my past experience is any criteria, the year 1967 will be a most productive one for the cranberry industry. This is our wish to all of you, along with abundant good health. Happy New Year ! Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 Consultant CLARENCE J. HALL CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, "Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE FOR SALE Vs yd. 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NORTON Massachusetts Cranberry Experiment Station A special telephone company service known as "Private-Line- signal Service" may be used to transmit signals from a remote location, such as a cranberry bog, to the owner's house, office or other suitable location. The signal may indicate any of a number of conditions existing at the location being monitored. For the cranberry grower, the most likely condition to monitor would be bog temperatures during the frost season. Other uses to which the sig- nal-service and associated cir- cuitry may logically be put are: (1) fire alarm, (2) burglar alarm, (3) operating condition of pumps or other equipment, and (4) the detection of vari- ous weather conditions in ad- dition to temperature. The system, starting at the location being monitored and terminating at the receiving station, consists of the follow- ing components: (1) a sensing device, (2) a switch actuated by the sensing device, (3) con- nections to an energized tele- phone line, (4) a sensitive re- lay at the receiving end of the telephone line, and (5) an alarm or other type signal ac- tuated by the sensitive relay. A Telephone Frost-Warning Device During the period when 90% of the cranberry acreage that could be protected from frost was protected by flooding, there was not much need for or in- terest in remote frost warning devices. This was due to the necessity of starting to flood far in advance of the occurrence of harmful temperatures. How- ever, now that 40% of the Mas- sachusetts crop is protected by sprinkler it would seem that interest in such equipment should be increasing. Since the sprinklers need not be started more than a few minutes in advance of the harmful temp- erature many man hours are wasted by the grower or his workers waiting beside the pump for the temperature to approach the danger level. Furthermore, it is not infre- quent that the person respon- sible for starting the sprinklers waits too long and frost damage occurs wliile the operator and the pump stands idle. This negligence is often caused by the person having spent several consecutive nights standing guard for frost and finally be- coming too tired to stay alert to the conditions existing around him. If a reliable system were available for warning a grower, in his home, of the occurrence of a predetermined temperature on the bog, there would be no need for him to lose many hours of sleep wait- ing for that temperature to oc- cur. Instead of staying by the bog he could go to bed at a normal time and the alarm would wake him in time to start the sprinklers. Such a system is available for many growers. It consists of a thermostat, a private line pro- vided by the telephone com- pany, and a bell or other alarm device. The telephone company line is known as their Private- Line-Signal-Service. A remote- bulb type thermostat would be located on the bog with the bulb situated as a minimum thermometer would be. (A minimum thermometer should also be located at the same spot for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the thermostat). A pair of wires would be run to the nearest point at which it could be connected to a telephone line. This telephone line would lead to the grower's house where it would be con- nected to a sensitive relay. The thermostat, line from thermostat to telephone line and the sen- sitive relay would form a com- plete circuit. This circuit would have either a D.C. or A.C. voltage of 12 volts to 48 volts applied to it to activate the sensitive relay when the ther- mostat switch was closed. The telephone company has a maxi- mum value for voltage that thsy allow on their lines. A second circuit would be located in the grower's home. This might consist of a simple doorbell circuit in which the sensitive relay in the first cir- cuit would act as a switch to ring the doorbell when the bog temperature reached the level for which the thermostat was set. There are at least two ar- rangements that may be used in the circuitry for the warn- ing system. The first that would probably come to the mind of the layman would be to have the thermostat switch close when the temperature fell to the setting. This would permit current to flow through the circuit leading from the bog to the house, the sensitive SEVEN relay would be activated, clos- ing the alarm circuit switch, thus sounding the alarm. A disadvantage of this arrange- ment is that an accidental break anywhere in the long circuit would prevent the re- ceipt of a signal when the thermostat closed. This could easily happen if either the tele- phone company line or the grower's own lines were broken bv a storm or other cause. In the second arrangement, which would protect against the haz- ards of accidental breaks in the telephone company line circuit, the circuit would be closed when the temperature was above the thermostat setting and the thermostat switch would open when the tempera- ture fell to the setting. In this arrangement the sensitive relay would be activated, holding the alarm circuit switch open, while the temperature remained above the setting but when the thermostat switch opened, the relay would be de-energized al- lowing the alarm circuit s.witch to close by gravity or bv spring action. With this circuitry, any break in the line leading from the bog to the house would set off the alarm. Therefore, if the circuit were accidentaly opened at a time when there obviously was no danger of frost the grower would then be alert to take normal precau- tions against frost until the trouble had been corrected. Experimental System A warning system like that described above is being tested at the Massachusetts Cranberry Experiment Station (Figure 1). A remote-bulb thermostat, ( Fig- ure 2, see photograph on front cover) with single pole, double throw switch was installed on the cranberry bog. A pair of lead wires were run from the thermostat to the telephone junction box in the headquar- ters building, a distance of 1000 feet. At the junction box the wires from the thermostat are connected to a pair of telephone company wires which run to the residence of one of the Cranberry Station staff via the telephone exchange office (a distance of about four miles). This line is leased from the telephone company for $5.00 a month. It is protected from ac- cidental crossing with other telephone circuits by special labels at all junction points indi- cating tliat it is a private line. At the residence the telephone company wires connect to a sensitive relay (Figure 3) that operates a single pole, double throw switch. This switch con- trols a separate 16-volt alarm bell circuit. The alarm bell circuit consists of a door chime, a low voltage lamp, a toggle switch (Figure 4), and a small 16-volt 10- watt transformer (Fig- ure 5). The transformer reduces the 120-volt house current to 16 volts for the alarm circuit. The chime and lamp are in- stalled in the circuit in parallel to each other. The toggle switch is in series with the cliime permitting the chime to be de-energized after the alarm sounds. The lamp remains in the circuit and acts as a pilot light while the bell circuit is energized. The alarm bell cir- cuit is connected to the nor- mally closed contacts of the relay. This means that these contacts are normally closed when the relay is not energized. Therefore, the relay must be energized to hold the contacts open. Wlien the relay is de- energized for any reason the contacts will close causing the bell to ring and the lamp to Hght. The lamp also acts as an inexpensive standby for the bell, thereby providing greater reliability in the system. The line at the bog thermo- stat is connected to the swich terminals that are normally closed when the temperature is above the thermostat setting thus providing a closed circuit to the sensitive relay when- ever the temperature is up. This circuit is energized by a 24 volt D.C. source thereby keep- ing the sensitive relay activated and holding the alarm bell switch open. Wlien the temp- erature falls below the ther- mostat setting, the thermostat switch opens, breaking the cir- cuit to the relay, which releases the alarm bell switch allowing it to close and sound the alarm. The system was installed on May 18th, 1965, and has been used for two spring and two fall frost seasons. It has not failed to signal each time tem- perature fell to the thermostat setting. Cost of the Experimental Alarm System The cost of the components of the experimental system was approximately $50 as follows: Thermostat, remote bulb, single-pole, double-throw $20.00 Sensitive relay, 24 V. D.C, 125 miliwatt power 5.00 Door Chime 5.00 Transformer, 16 volt, 10 watt 3.00 Wire, if 22 gauge had been used the value would be. 17.00 Total S50.00 In addition to the cost of the components there was a tele- phone company installation charge of $10.00 and there is a monthlv service charge of $5.00. The installation of equipment and wiring at either end of the telephone company lines was done by Station per- sonnel and labor costs were not calculated. Versatility of the System Although the system has been described as a frost warn- ing device for cranberry grow- ers it may have considerably Mdder application than that. First of all, there is no reason that it could not be used by ether fruit and vegetable grow- ers and it would seem that the increased use of sprinkler irrigation for frost protection should generate an increased interest in such a system where the operator does not live adjacent to the crop that needs protection. In the Massachu- setts cranberry belt many owners have property widely scattered and quite distant from EIGHT of-rx W^X" X^*-^*' ^SS/.0£-JVC£ ^-Qy---^ Figure I. Schematic of Telephone-Frost-Warning ci rcui t showi ng thermostat location, telephone lines and alarm bell circuit Figure 5, Figure 3. Sensitive relay at end of tele- phone I i ne. Electrical panel showing door bell transformer (up- per rfght) con- nected to house ci rcui t Figure 4. Door chime with toggle switch and pilot light mounted in separate box at right their residence. Tliis is the leason for taking advantage of the telephone cojnpany Private- Line-Signal-Service. The alternative to the use of the Private-Line-Signal-Service where there is no telephone line lietvveen the crop to be protec- ted and the sleeping ([uarters of the operator is almost too ob- ioiis to merit mentioning here. That is, the use of the previ- ously mentioned type thermo- stat, at the proper location in the crop area, connected to a low \()ltage bell in the sleep- ing quarters. The sensitive re- lay may not be necessary if the resistance in the lines from tlie thermostat were not too great to prevent operation of the bell. If available wattage were too low to allow operation of the bell the same arrangement of two separate circuits de- scribed earlier would be neces- sary. In this case, however, the telephone company Private-Line Signal-Service would not be used. In addition to its use as a frost warning system the equip- tnent and lines may be used for numerous signalling pur- poses. With \andalism seem- ingly on the increase in rural areas it might prove valuable as a burglar alarm. It could also be used as a fire alarm. And, if a frost protection sprinkler system were set up to start automatically it could be used to signal the start or fail- Tu-e to start of a pump. A littk> thought and imagination would doubtless result in the concep- tion of numerous other possi- bilities for using the Private- Line-Signal Service in agricul- ture. Those uses listed above could all \er\' easily be provided si- multaneously on a single line. If the normally closed circuit were used the various sensing devices would be connected in series in the line so that a break in the circuit at any one of the locations would set off the alarm. 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Berries from diseased vines showed four to five times more spoil- age after four months storage at 47 °F than berries from healthy vines. This disease has also been found on the Howes variety, and usually produces larger and more distinctive rings (Fig IC) on this than on Searles. It does not cause much malformation of Howes fruit, though. Ring symptoms also develop on the leaves of Searles and Howes (Fig. ID). The rings become most apparent as the leaves assume their reddish fall color. FOURTEEN Diseased vines of both vari- eties appear to be as vigorous and fruitful as healthy ones, but there has been some indi- cation that terminal buds, on diseased Searles vines may sometimes develop prematurely, in the fall, and then are too susceptible to winter injury. Ringspot appears to spread rather slowly, yet nearly all the vines in one Searles bed were aflFected and the disease was spreading to surrounding beds. It was also abundant in a new bed planted with cuttings from the bed that first showed the disease. The characteristics of the ringspot disease indicate that it is caused by a virus. However, the means of natural spread of the disease from vine to vine has not been determined and it has not been transmitted ex- perimentally yet. The false blossom virus disease was found occasionally in some of the marshes where ringspot was observed, but the great differ- SHAWMUT GLASS CONTAINERS, INC. Representing KNOX GLASS, INC. 25 EAST STREET CAMBRIDGE 41, AAASS. ence in symptoms indicates that the two diseases are not re- lated. Since Searles shows the most injury from ringspot and is the most widely grown variety in Wisconsin, spread of the di- sease in the state should be prevented. Perhaps some other varieties might be injured also. To prevent spread of ringspot, vines suspected of being contaminated with it should not be used to plant new cranberry beds. Literature Cited 1. Stretch, A. W. 1964. Cran- berry disease investigations — 1962. Proceedings of the American Cranberry Grow- ers' Association 1961-1964, 32-34. A B D FIGURE I. Ringspot symptoms on cranberry leaves. AB-Searles berries show and malformation. C-Howes berr i ng rings. D-Cranberry leaves rings. f ru Ing ies s it and ri ngs show- how i ng NEW TRIANGLE EMBLEM AIDS HIGHWAY SAFETY A unique new safety device, so effective that it has been adopted by at least 14 Eur- opean countries and Canada, is now gaining recognition in the United States. Known as the Deltalert, it is designed to be carried on cars and other ve- hicles for use as a warning de- vice when stopped alongside a highway. The Deltalert consists of an open equilat-eral triangle with legs 18 inches long and 2 inches wide. A mounting stand holds the triangle secure in winds up to 40 mph. The triangle has collapsible supporting legs and is easily stored, with the stand, in a heavy plastic bag. When placed in the mounting stand and set on the shoulder of a highway about 100 feet back of a vehicle, it is visible for Va mile, both day and night, as an internationally recognized warning or danger symbol. The new Deltalert is a dur- able product that will outlast other highway warning devices. It is constructed of red reflec- tive sheeting bonded to gal- vanized steel. It has no bulbs to bum out or batteries to run down; it requires no matches and uses no open fire, and there is no glass to break. Recommended by internat- ional safety organizations, the Deltalert is manufactured in this country by Ag-Tronic, Inc., Box 36, Hastings, Neb. 68901. FIFTEEN Massachusetts Club Meetings Tlu' tentati\e dates for the 1967 Craiibern Club Meetings are as follows: B(iiiisl(i])le Counhj l^anistal)le — Febriiarv 16, 7:30 P. M. Hanistable - Marcli 16. 7:30 P. M. trijcying her first Christmas turi^ey and cranberries, popular ne;w baby-food items, is three-months-old Lisa Ann Williams, grand- daughter of Harold AA. Williams, president of the Institute of Ameri- can Poultry Industries and great-granddaughter of the late Michael E. Fox, one of "those nine Fox Brothers," who was president of Fox Deluxe Foods. Known as the turkey men of America, the Fox Brothers were the first distributors of brand turkeys. When they started branding m 1926, the consum.ption of turkeys was only a fraction over one pound per capita. It is estimated that this year it will be 7.9 pounds per capita. Lisa Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Williams and is shown with her mother. Fltjinontli Counhj 14. Kingston — Februar\' 7:30 P. M. Kocliester — Febniaiv 15, 2:00 P.M. Kingston — March 14, 7:30 P. M. l^ocliester — March 15, 2:00 P. M. 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The mean high for the month was only 48.42 degrees with a high of 55 on the 15th, but the sun has come out often between showers. The mean low of 41.19 degrees F gave little variance for the month, and the actual low in the bog area was 28 degrees on the 21st and the 26th. The cranberry buds are progressing rapidly and a hard freeze now could cause a great deal of injury. The growers are doing their pruning and general chores for this time of year. There have been a few soil samples sent to the experiment station so far this year, but now is the time to get the analysis done and have the recommendations back for proper bog fertility for the year ahead. The soil sample cartons and sampling instructions are available at the Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, Washington. Precipitation for the month of December was heavy, 20.37 inches with 2.98 inches on the 3rd. We had onlv two days with no measurable precipita- tion. The total for the year was. 87.20, compared with 1965 total of 86.87, 1964 - 85.25. NEW J ERSEY December Varied December in the cranberry belt of New Jersey had a little bit of all of the seasons but the prevailing mood of course was wintry. From the 6th to the 9th it was almost balmy with temperatures reaching 47, 54 and 69. Then for a couple of days it was almost like sum- mer time with maximums of 73 and minimums of 50. There were a few days in the six- ties and fifties and then the weather reverted to type. It was cold enough in the latter part of the month to bring the average temperature down to 35.0, about 1 degrees colder than normal. A snow storm on December 24th deposited 7 to 10 inches of ornament and gave the first white Christmas in several years. The ice on flooded cranberry bogs never got thick enough to 5 AGENT FOR WIGGINS AIRWAYS support skating. Although the snow accumulated over the ice there was no chance for serious oxygen deficiency conditions to develop. The snow was quickly dissipated by fifty degree weather and a warm rain of 1.05 inches on December 29th. Statistically the year of 1966 will go into the records as one of above average rainfall. A total of 46.43 inches of rain occurred during the year, which is more than 3 inches above normal. From the grower's viewpoint, however, it was an- other of a series of bad drought years. In the important grow- and August there was a lack of normal rainfall while May and September had more than normal. The accumulated de- ficiency of rainfall from April to September, when the drought was finallv relieved, was 4.43 inches. This added to the ac- cumulated deficiency of about BOG SERVICE AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS HAND SPRAYERS - TOOLS - POWER EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND STRATTON SERVICE CENTER R. F. MORSE & SON, inc. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. CY 5-1553 SEVENTEEN 20 inches from tlie previous two drought years left cran- berry water resources in a very critical condition. The copious rainfall which occurred in Sep- tember and Otober ( 15.66 in- ches) was a godsend to the cranberry area in New Jersey. Reservoirs and ground water resources on almost all cran- berry bogs in the state are now at near capacity. 1966 In Review Summarizing 1966 tempera- ture records we find that the year was slightly cooler than normal. The average tempera- ture was 52.7 degrees F, about 1.7 degree below normal. Only 4 months, March, July, August and November were warmer than normal. January, April, May and September wer very much colder than normal. It was by far the coldest April on record at the weather station and the third coldest May. The two months together made it the coldest spring ever recorded here. Some of the extreme weather conditions which occurred in 1966 are notewothy. A very destructive frost on May 11th, when temperatues in low lying blueberry fields plunged to 18 to 20 degrees, caused serious damage to the early varieties of blues. Three successive days of 100 degrees weather in July on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the midst of the severe drought caused agricultural losses. An old fashioned "northeaster" in September dumped 5.25 inches of rain and brought relief from the drought. A storm on Janu- ary 30th left IIV2 inches of snow and generally paralyzed traffic for a while. The mini- mum temperatures on the of- ficial weather bureau shelter in 1966 was 3 above zero on February 20th. Teacher: "Do you know Lin- coln's Gettysburg Address?" Johnny. "No completely, but the ZIP Code is 17325." EIGHTEEN MASSACHUSETTS The month of December was dry in the Massachusetts cranberry area. The precipi- tation stood at 2.47 inches which was approximately 1% inches below the normal for this month. It was warm with average daily temperatures iy2 degrees above the seasonal normal for this period. The first two-thirds of the month was warm and the final one-third of December turned nuch colder. There were no heavy snow storms during this period of time. Total snow accumulation was 6.1 inch, this being slightly above the December average. The snowfall occurred on the 4th, 22nd, 25th and 29th. Continued on Page 2A FASM BUREAU By VERNON A. BLACKSTONE Farm Bureau Staff Assistant Legislative activities of Farm Bureau are vital to farmers. Mr. Philip N. Good, Executive Secretary and Legislative Coun- sel for the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation reports. WISCONSIN FOOD EXPOSITION TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 15-24 A living "Cinderella," com- plete with glass slippers and a story-book pumpkin coach, will be the theme personality of the new World Food Exposition in Madison, Wisconsin, Sep- tember 15-24, 1967. The ten-day annual event will unveil the 100-foot high, 6 million - dollar, air - conditioned Coliseum on a 150-acre site on Lake Monona. Bruce C. Walter, Executive Director of the World Food Exposition, described the Ex- position as "a fantasia of food, but with a far-visioned purpose of seeking new answers to world hunger." Along with the Exposition, the World Dairy Show will also be held. Located in new facilities on the same 150-acre Exposition site, the Dairy Show will house over 1500 head of the world's finest cattle for open competition. THE CHALLENGING YEAR IN THE GENERAL COURT The year 1967 is to be one of the most challenging years for Farm Bureau in the Mas- sachusetts General Court. The farmers of Massachusetts have more vital issues facing them than ever before. The problems caused by legislation filed this year are equal to, if not ex- ceeding the obstacles that were overcome in obtaining the pas- sage of such excellent pieces of legislation as the Farm Animal Excise Tax. Farm labor and minimum wage for farm workers is to be a key issue. There have been several pieces of legisla- tion filed to remove farming from the exempt list under the minimum wage and hours law. This legislation has been filed by several sources including the Massachusetts State Labor Council, A.F.L.-C.I.O. and Sen- ator Beryl Cohen of Brookline and Marie Umana of East Boston. A t>'pical reaction by Farmers to the announcement that this legislation has been filed is that because \\'e are pa\ing more than the minimiun wage, this really won't hurt us. However, this is not so. The removal of the farming exemp- tion from the minimum wage law would mean that farm workers would be subject to overtime pay after a 40 hour week in Massachusetts. This would undoubtedly mean an increase in the farm labor force as farmers could not afford to pay their employees at an ov- ertime rate. It would also bring into consideration the cost of room, board and other contiibutions made by the em- ployer to the employee's wel- fare when computing the wage. It Avould also place farmers under the control of the De- partment of Labor and indus- tiy, making them subject to rules and regulations of the Commissioner and the Wage Board. There is a strong move to see that the minimum wage exemption is removed. Labor is making it a major issue, we understand, as are social think- ing Senators and Representa- tives who are for the "little man." They are going to push for this legislation. This will be a number one fight and is going to require a strong, well- financed Farm Bureau to win on this issue. Housing of Farm Workers There are three bills that have been filed dealing with the housing of farm workers. They have been filed by A.F.L.-C.I.O. Senator Beryl Cohen of Brook- line and of all the organizations, the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association. These various pieces of legislation would require farmers to obtain ficenses be- fore they could house mi- grant workers. The ironical thing in the whole matter of farm housing is that farmers through Farm Bureau in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Boston Uni- versity of Public Health de- veloped Article three of the Sanitary Code entitled: "Hous- ing and Sanitary Standards for Farm Labor Camps." These standards which have the force of law have been considered to be the model for all mi- grant labor housing in the country. We now find that there are those who do not feel that the Sanitary Code goes far enough or the enforcement of the Sjin- itary Code is sufficient. These people fail to recognize that no legislative action can cause men to keep their barracks clean, especially when we have a rainy week. The movement of a Massachusetts Selectmen's As- sociation into this particular area is one that causes consid- erable concern on my part as to why they should get involved in this particular matter when the legislation asks for the li- censing by the Board of Health rather than the Board of Select- men. It causes me to wonder as to why organizations like the Selectmen's Association, Con- servation Council, etc. which are totally financed by the tax- payers' money should enter into the legislative arena, using your money and my money to pay for the legislative agents to carry out programs designed to hurt you and me. To be concluded next month Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager ATnadSn^^ INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 62 MAIN STREET 585-4541 — 585-2604 KINGSTON, MASS. NINETEEN MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 and the only prolonged cold spell came from the 19th thru the 28th. Total precipitation for the month was 2.47 inches which is about 1% inches less than the average. Snowfall was 6.1 inches which is slightly above average, snow occurred on the 4th, 22nd, 25th and 29th. Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW For the year 1966 the tem- perature was slightly above normal with 69 degrees or about 0.2 of a degree a day on the plus side. Total precipi- tation was 36.87 inches, which was 10 inches below the thirty year average at the Cranberry Station, but 9 inches more than in 1965. Snowfall totalled ,34.2 inches or about 25 percent above the mean. Highest tem- perature was 92 degrees on July 12 and the lowest — 2 de- grees on February 8 as recorded in the weather shelter at the Station. Largest single snow- fall for the year was 6.5 inches on February 25th and heaviest rainfall was 2.66 inches on November 2 and 3. Professor to his students: "This exam will be on the honor system. Please take seats three seats apart in alternate rows." TELEPHONE WARNNG DEVICE FOR CRANBERRIES Continued from Page 7 devices would be connected across the line in parallel and closing of the circuit at any one location would set off the alarm. This signalling system is de- scribed primarily for the benefit of the Massachusetts cranberry growers who could benefit by its use. (The return from ten extra barrels of cranberries could easily pay the initial in- vestment and an annual reduc- tion in loss to frost of six bar- rels would pay the telephone service charges) . However, the availability of the telephone company Private-Line- Signal- Service apparently is not some- thing that is common know- ledge so this information alone may be more useful to other segments of agriculture than the design details outlined above. PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service that Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant serving South Shore and Cape Cod. PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS Telephones 585-3355 - 585-3366 - 585-3377 TWENTY Wisconsin's New Water Resources Manaoement Law Expiained in Brief The following is the second instalment of the boiled-down version of the original bill to control water pollution and management of Wis- consin's water resources. Much of the information in the report is very general and probably oversimplified but, hopeftdly, it will pro- vide some background information that will help to clarify the bill which went into effect on August 1, 1966. The series is in three instalments, and will be concluded in the February issue of Cranberries. The Department of Resource Development must select water quality criteria as standards which adequately reflect sev- eral water quality factors. These factors include variabilitv of PART III The new water resource man- agement law authorizes the re- organized Department of Re- source Development to estab- lish water quality standards for natural water quality, present all waters of the state. conditions of streams, current and potential uses, regional in- These standards are applied terests, and the general public to a stream for the preservation interest, Brick points out. and protection of the present and future use of the water. Recognition of these variables These standards are based on resulted in the regional and the water quality criteria re- state advisory board provisions quired to maintain a particular of the water bill. These regi- use, says Ed Brick, water re- onal boards advise the Depart- sources speciaHst with the Uni- versity of Wisconsin water re- sources center. In a trout stream, for ex- ment of Resource Development on regional water quality stand- ards and on state-wide water quaity standards. This is done through regional representatives ample, water temperature and on the state advisory board, dissolved oxygen content are important water quality criteria. The federal Water Quality Water for domestic use also Act of 1965 requires states to has many criteria, including select water quality criteria for bacterial quality, color, and to- interstate and boundary waters tal dissolved solids. before July 1, 1967. If these criteria are acceptable to the These requirements can be federal givemment, they will developed for a wide range of become the water quality stand- water uses through research ards for these waters. If the and a review of practical ex- perien'^e. Although final agree- ment on all of these require- ments has not been achieved, they are accepted as identifi- able b" most speciaHsts. states do not act, the federal government will set standards for them. Adequate enforcement pro- vision must accompany the es- tabhshment of sound water quahty standards to assure the success of this program, Brick stresess. Enforcement reHes on accurate knowledge of pol- lution and its sources. Officials need a system that can measure the quality of a stream and also detect the sour- ces and amounts of materials harmful to the quality of the stream. Wisconsin has a good start in the area of water quality control. Brick says. Stringent enforcement powers and pen- alties provided for by the new law augment the actions of the state committee on water pol- lution. These new powers, coupled with an increased teclmical staff and adequate legal sup- port, will allow Wisconsin to move steadily toward the goal of clean water through reason- able use of the state's water resources. PART IV Wisconsin's new water re- sources management law rec- ognizes the financial difficulties TWENTY-ONE that some communities and in- dustries might have in hand- hng and treating wastes, and proposes to do something about it. A state loan program for con- struction of "polhition preven- tion and abatement facihties" is provided in the law to help local government and sanitary districts. An annual appropria- tion of $6 million is provided to pay the bond interest costs assumed by the state as part of its program to stop pollution from municipalities. The precise meaning of the phrase "pollution prevention and abatement facilities" is still in question, and the resource de- velopment board has requested a legal clarification of the word- ing. It is probably that the legal interpretation will permit financial assistance to munici- palities for construction of sewerage treatment facilities, sewerage systems, interceptor sewers, and sewers around lakes. Common sewers around some lakes could replace in- adequate, private septic tanks, and lead to greater control ot lake pollution and enrichment. In a similar manner, the water law recognizes the sav- ing which can be realized by large scale treatment of wastes from several small communities. The law provides for joint ac- tion by two or more municipal- ities in solving their mutual problems of waste treatment. Private industries could also benefit from this program by contracting with municipalities for waste treatment services. The municipality could receive financial help from the state to construct necessary treatment facilities. Direct incentives to industry to construct pollution abatement facilities are also provided in the law. The first provision al- lows state income tax relief to industries which construct ap- proved pollution abatement fa- cilities. The second provision authorizes a permanent exemp- fion from real estate taxes on ]:>; llution abatement equipment installed by industries. The law recognizes that it is of little value to install pol- lution abatement facilities if such equipment is not operated properly. To insure proper op- eration, the Department of Re- source Development will es- tablish a mandatory certification program for all sewerage plant and waterworks operators. To he Concluded Next Month A downtown retailer sent an order to a distributor for a sizeable amount of merchan- dise. The distributor wired: "Can't ship until \ou pay for your last consignment." The retailer wired back (col- lect ) : "Can't wait that long. Please cancel order." Roby's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 285-3737 MAKE RUBY S YOUR ONE-STOPSHOPPING CENTER for all your irrigation equipment and LP gas needs. We always have a large supply of parts on hand and the trained personnel to assist you with professional advice and service. We also carry: • ALUMINUM PIPE •PLASTIC PIPE and FITTINGS •s'^rTnVle^r'he'ads'''"°''^' .murphy safety gauges Rain Bird - Buckner •PROT-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS CONVERT YOUR IRRIGATION PUMPS TO LP GAS Here are some of the benefits: 1. You'll save on oil and spark plugs 2. Eliminates pilferage; fuel supplied in continuous flow from from bulk tanks 3. You'll get 3 times more engine life 4. Fuel pumps eliminated We'll be glad to explain about how easily you can convert to LP gas. Call us now. No obligation of course ! TWENTY-TWO Dr. Frederick Chandler Dr. Frederick B. Chandler, a scientist widely known for his cranberry research work, died December 21 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massa- chusetts after a long illness. He was 63 and had been a resident of Marion the last 10 years, making his home at 65 Front Street. Dr. Chandler retired two years ago from his work at the University of Massachusetts Cranberry Experimental Station in East Wareham. Dr. Chandler was born in Machias, Me. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rnlph Chandler, and had workeH in Wareham for more than 27 years. He was a graduate of the Universitv of Maine, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1928. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Marvland in 1938. He said re- cently "T worked seven months out of t^he year and for three month? T went to school. That's how I earned my doctorate." Affectionately called "Doc" by his contemporaries, he was soft-spoken, thoughtful and me- ticulous in his work. One of his research programs involved growing species of cranberries several times larger than the present varieties. Although retired, the pro- fessor had been very active in research work and recently wcrked in Nova Scotia for the Canadian Government trying to find reasons for a production drop in cranberry crops in that country. He was a member of the ATO Fraternity, Wareham Ki- wanis Club, Harwood Chapter, A.F.&A.M. of Machias, Me., for 40 year; the American Associa- tion of University Professors, and was an hororary member of several horticultural societies. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Mar- ion. Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at the First Congrega- tional Church of Marion with the Rev. George A. Robinson officiating. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. Dennis Rudolph Dennis Rudolph, 46, cran- berry grower of the Knapp re- gion of Wisconsin, died of a heart attack Monday, Dec. 5, in a Tomah, Wis. hospital shortly after he was admitted. He was born in Monroe County Dec. 6, 1920, and had lived in Monroe and Jackson Counties all his life. He was in business with his brother Leonard. He married the former La- Von Doers 12 years ago, and they moved to Millston. Fol- lowing the death of his wife in 1957, he made his home with his mother-in-law. Mrs. Myrtle Bunde. Survivors include a son, Kim, at home; his father, George Ru- dolph, Warrens; three brothers, Neil and Leonard of Warrens and Vern of Necedah; a sister, Mrs. Robert Schroeder of Mid- dleton; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Tom Waarvik of Madison, Tayna and Devra Doers, Mills- ton; two stepsons, Lloyd Doers, at home and Terry, with the Air Force in Texas. R. Bruce Arthur R. Bruce Arthur, 61, husband cf Helen M. (Sawyer) Arthur of Curlew Pond, Plymouth, Mass. died Dec. 23. A native of Plymouth, he was the son of the late Richard W. Arthur and Ida L. (Taylor) Arthur. For many years he was engaged in cranberry culture. He was the president of the Cape Cod Cranberry Co. In addition to his widow, Mr. Arthur leaves two sisters, Mrs. Secundo (Doris) Zucchelli of Plymouth and Mrs. Franklin P. (Lillian) Wilbur of North Car- ver, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at Beaman's Funeral Home in Plymouth on Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Edwin T. An- thony of the Church of the Pilgrimage, Congregational, of- ficiated. TWENTY-THREE Henry Kissinger Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lu- theran Church, Tomah, Wis- consin, for Henry Kissinger, 83, retired cranberry grower, who died at Tomah Jan. 1 after a long illness. Mr. Kissinger was born April 17, 188.3, in the town of Siegel, W^ood County, Wis., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kissin- ger. He was engaged in the cranberry business for 40 years, retiring in 1956. Surviving are his wife, the former Celia Zabel of Siegel; a daughter, Mrs. Ted Olsen, Warrens; a son. Glen, Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Staven, Rt. 4. and Mrs. Orren Marks, W'isconsin Rapids, and one granddaughter. REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 18 WISCONSIN Weather Winter Aveather has been slow in making its appearance in Wisconsin. Temperatlires have averaged well above nor- mal in all areas so far in De- cember with the mercury on many days rising into the 30's or low 40's in the north and the 40's and 50's over the south. A few scattered nighttime read- ings near zero or below were recorded mainly in the north- west on the 1st and 2nd and again on the 11th - 12th. The first 10-day period of the month was mostly cloudy and damp. Some glaze and sleet was reported in most areas on the 4th. Frequent fog with rain showers in the south and east and rain and light snow ov^er the northwest dom- inated the weather during the following six days. The snow cover of 1 to 5 inches meas- ured on the survey date in the extreme northwest fell during this period. Some thunder with hail accompanied some of these showers across the south. TWENTY-FOUR Heaviest rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches were reported in extreme southern and eastern counties. The period from December 10th to 20th was mostly mild and pleasant with a fair amount of sunshine. Light snow of 2 to 4 iches dusted the entire state on the 19th. The very mild temperatures around mid-month returned to more seasonal levels after De- cember 19-20 when a light snow of 2 to 4 inches fell throughout the state. Heavier amounts of 5 and 6 inches were reported in the Lake Winnebago area. This snow cover, together with additional dustings, resulted in a white Christmas tlirough- out Wisconsin. Temperatures averaged well below normal during the last week of the month as night- time reading near zero or be- low occurred on most days. The first heavy snowstorm of the season moved across the state on the 28th depositing snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches in most areas. Lesser amounts of 2 to 5 inches from this storm were reported in some extreme northwestern coun- ties and in Kenosha County in the southeast. The snow is of the light, powdery variety with good insulating properties. Frost Report The frost penetration this year has been more rapid than it was a year ago. Last year there was little or no frost in the south central and south- eastern counties of the state while this year the average depths range from 2 to 11 in- ches. In the rest of the state a year ago frost depths were reported between 3 and 10 inches whereas current indica- tions are from 4 to 24 inches. Winter Chores Underway Growers are now busy sand- ing and quite a lot of sanding will be done thru the winter. Roads \vill also be built during the winter months as this is about the only time this can be done. Due to the heavy snow cover it looks like growers are going to ha\'e plenty of water for the spring flood although last fall the growers in the central part of the state did not have enough water to get complete winter flooding. 1966 Production There were 102.3 barrels of cranberries produced per acre in 1966 compared with 93.8 barrels per acre last year and 95.0 barrels per acre for the 5-year average. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS ROBERTS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenized Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 serving llie WISCONSIN groweps % FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1966 $150 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES *4>***>k***** Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN OUR PRODUCTS Strained Cranberry Sauce Whole Cranberry Sauce Cransweets Diced Cransweets Cranberry Apple Sauce Cranberry-Strawberry Preserves Cranberry-Cherry Preserves Cranberry-Pineapple Preserves Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves Cranberry-Rhubarb Preserves Spiced Cranberries Cranberry Chilli Sauce Cranberry Bar-B-Q Sauce Cranberry Orange ReUsh Cranberry Vinegar Cranberry Juice Cran-Beri Cran-Vari Cran-Puri Cranberry Puree Cran-Bake Cranberry-Gooseberry Preserves Sliced and Whole Maraschino Cranberries Consumer Size and Bulk Fresh Cranberries Cranberry Products, Inc EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN Please Mention CRANBERRIES When You Answer Advertisements VWWVAWW^WWAMJ'^A^^R. DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. MFG. of: SPRAY BOOMS GRASS CLIPPERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS Getsinger Retracto Tooth Pickers Dryers DISTR. of: VEE BELTS and PULLEYS SPROCKETS and BEARINGS ROLLER CHAINS CONVEYOR BELTING STEEL WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATf ION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANt M-22 (Maneb) WEED RH/ ^ 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 f(^M Some cranberries have a better future than others* Some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to mar* ket and no one ever hears of them. Some years they fetch a pretty good price. And other years ...well, that^s agricuUure for you. But, some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to market with Ocean Spray labels on them. They get their pictures taken. They get talked about in magazines and newspapers. And on TV and radio from coast to coast. Over the years, theyVe fetched a better price for their growers than any other cranberry. Every year, people buy more of them than all other cranberries combined. Because, every year, Ocean Spray does more things with more cranberries than anybody else. Ocean spray. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY, CONTACT /fNY'^l|E(:T FRENCH BOWDITCH ^^^Wr & SOIL sciBXE3 l;::^ary ■^ r^^ '7 • 4> t t 4 4 •» I t THREE solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems Eire ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special IH" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information ' MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm 4 Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw S, Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin i m. AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION > Lansing,, Michigan FOUR Fees 6^ lO ISSUE OF ©eCEMBS?, 1966 / VOL. 31 - NO.-Sr WHY THE APATHY? Some months ago, while preparing for a change in the format of Cranberries Mag- azine, we thought it might be a good idea if we could include a short article about some of our advertisers. With this in mind, we developed a column which we called "Spot- light on Suppliers." In order to get the idea started and to show other advertisers what we had in mind, we wrote about two local area suppliers. We then wrote to a dozen or so of our regular advertisers in all parts of the coun- try and offered them this space, without charge, if they would send us the informa- tion they wanted included in the story and a photograph which would be representative of their business. The results — or should I say, lack of results — were amazing. Of all the letters sent out we did not receive a single reply. Having been in the field of public re- tions before becoming editor of this maga- zine, and knowing how difficult free space is to obtain in any publication and how valuable it can be, I was awed at this apathy. I could not, and still cannot, understand why there was not an overwhelming re- sponse to this offer. Later, in these pages, the same offer was made. The response — the same as the first — none! Now — for the third time we are mak- ing the same offer. This will be our last attempt to "give" something to our adver- tisers as a sort of "thank you" for their con- fidence in us. Let me again point out that we are offering this space without charge. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Ware'ham. Mas- Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey If you would like to take advantage of this offer, here is all you have to do. Write about 300 words about your firm, things you feel would be of interest to our readers — when your business was estab- lished, what you supply, how many employ- ees you have, a history of your firm — things of this type. Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston. Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE Joe Hoelting Promoted By Dean Foods Co. Joseph Hoeltinj^ has been promoted to manager of pro- duce procurement for Dean Foods Company. The an- nouncement was made by Raymond K. Esmond, vice president for production. In his new capacity Mr. Hoelting will be responsible for procurement of pickles, cranberries, and other pro- duce items used by Dean P^'oods Company. He has an extensive back- ground in sales and general management and was an ex- ecutive with the Indian Trail Cranberry Company when it was acquired by Dean Foods Company two years ago. A resident of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, he will continue to operate from that citv. r Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW Robv's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top perfornnance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, Ics"^ down time and quick, easy servicing. Shown here are ONLY 3 OF A LARGE LINE of Hale units. See us for details. 40FW.A medium-size centrifuga pumping unit with a wide range of volumes and pressures. Pumps up to 600 GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid ortrailer mounted SOFA irrigation pumping signed for most economical oper- ation with large volume guns at high pressures. Pumps up to 1000 GPM; pressures up to 200 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. • WHAT ABOUT HALE RELIABILITY? Many Hale Pumps are presently working on cran- berry bogs after 20 years of continuous sevice ! * SERVICE We are stocking pump parts and will be able to service all equipment sold by us for many years to come. All makes of Irrigation Pumps can continue to be used regardless of their age. "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" SIX ClAltENCEJ.F.IIAU, FORMER PURin OF CRANOHIRIES. SOCCOMRS The cranberry industry has lost a friend ! Few in the industry are aware of it but Clarence ]. F. Hall, was, perhaps, one of their greatest champions. Now, "Josh" is no longer with us for he succumbed to a long illness after having been rushed from his Great Neck Road home to Tobey Hospital in Ware- ham, Massachusetts. He was 68. We like to think of Mr. Hall as the founder and former pub- lisher of this magazine. How- ever, he was much more than this. He was a writer, and an artist as well. But, most of all, to the cranberry growers throughout this country and in Canada he was a friend. During his 30 years at the helm of Cranberries, he learned to love the industry and all the people in it. Mr. Hall is survived by his widow, Edith (Savary) Halk In addition to Mrs. Hall he is survived by a son, David, of Forest Hills, New York; and a sister, Mrs. Herbert E. Dustin of West Wareham. Funeral services were held in the Cornwell Memorial Chapel in Wareham- He was born on October 25, 1898 in Brewster, Massachu- setts, son of Lemuel C. and Lettie M. G. (Foster) Hall. Mr. Hall was graduated from Wareham (Mass.) High School and attended Boston Normal Art School. Prior to retiring from the publishing field three years ago, Mr. Hall had been assistant editor of the Wareham Courier, a position he took over after the death of his father and which he held for 21 years. He was known by cranberry people from coast to coast and had made many trips to various cranberry growing areas in the United States including Wash- ington, Oregon, Wisconsin and New Jersey. He and Mrs. Hall also travelled to Europe and only last year spent a vaca- tion in Trinidad, So. America where he requested and was served cranberry sauce with his meal. For some time before joining his father in the publishing business, he was employed as a reporter on the New Bed- ford (Mass.) Evenijig Stand- ard, during which time he de- veloped a well-known weekly column "Just by Josh" and was writer of many feature articles, many of which related to the cranberry industry. Mr. Hall was a direct descendant of Cy- rus Cahoon of Harwich (Mass.) who is credited with the de- velopment of the famous "early black" cranberry strain. For a time Mr. and Mrs. Hall operated a seven-acre cranberry bog in East Taunton (Mass.). Mr. Hall had a keen interest in local history and was an au- thority on the background of the Wareham area. He also pursued his career in art both as a painter and as a photog- rapher. He was a charter member of Marion, Mass. Art Center as well as the Wareham Historical Society. He was an active member of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Asso- ciation and the Farm Bureau of Brockton. "Josh" Hall was somewhat of a legend in the cranberry indus- try. He loved the industry and the people in it. He was born and brought up in cranberry country, and he never left it for any great length of time. His writings reflected his enthusiasm for everything connected with cranberries. His pen has been stilled. The cranberry industry has lost a friend ' 30 SEVEN ol3iruai^y E. L. Bartholomew One of the leading Ware- ham, Massachusetts cranberry growers and a retired metal- lurgist, Edward L. Bartholo- mew, 82, of 504 Main Street, died January 8th at home following a long illness. Mr. Bartholomew was born in Vermont, the son of the late L. and Ellen (Prudence) Bartholomew. He was grad- uated from Mount Herman School for Boys in 1904, and from the University of Ver- mont in 1908- His first po- sition following graduation was in Wareham as a chem- ist with the Tremont Nail Co. and later he became superin- tendent of the steel mill of that company. He left that position to work at the United Shoe Co., in Beverley as a metallurgist, and retired from that firm after 35 years as chief engin- eer. Mr. Bartholomew has main- tained his home in Wareham which was the former Leon- ard Estate on Main Street, Following his retirement, he becarne a cranberry grower and was president of the Cranberry Growers Associa- tion and a member of the Cranberry Growers Ex- change. As a life member and a past chairman of the Boston Chapter of the American So- ciety for Metals, Mr. Bar- tholomew was a national rustee of the American Met- als Society, a member of the National Metals Band Bank Committee, and a life member of the board of directors of the First Saugus Iron Works Association at Saugus. He was one of the oldest life members and past master of Society Harmony Lodge A.F- and A.M. in Wareham. He was also a member of the Draft Board Local 130 of Mid- dleboro and a trustee of the Wareham Free Library. One of his hobbies was the resto- ration of antique furniture for his friends. Besides his widow, Mrs. Alice (Hurley) Bartholomew, he is survived by a son. Dr. Edward L. Bartholomew, a member of the faculty at Stores University, Conn., and four grandchildren. Funeral services were pri- vate, conducted by the Rev. Roland V. E- Johnson, pastor of the First Congregational Church. Interment is at Center Cemetery in Ware- ham. Henry F. Bain Henry F. Bain, 72, a plant pathologist associated with the Wisconsin cranberry in- dustry from 1942 until his retirement in 1959, died this month at his home in Maggie Valley, N. C. While a resident of Wis- consin, Mr. Bain was em- ployed by the Biron Cran- l3 e r r y Company, Midwest Cranberry Company and Bad- ger Cranberry Company at Shell Lake and the Cranberry Lake Development Company at Phillips. Mr. Bain is survived by his wife, Laura and two sons, Richard and Robert, the lat- ter of Washington, D. C. Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Service P.O. Box 429 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Phone 423-4871 Wisconsin Distributor for Cosoron® G-4 granules ■► IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEE YOUR MILLER DEALER or MILLER FIELDMAN for CASORON ® MILLER PRODUCTS CO. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DIVISION W. R. GRACE & CO. 7737 N. E. Killingsworth Portland, Oregon 97218 ► CASORON ® IS AVAILABLE IN MASSACHUSETTS from R. F. MORSE & SON West Wareham Tel. 295-1553 LIGHT CASORON DICHLOBENIL WEED & GRASS KILLER A Research Discovery of N V. PHILIPS DUPHAR US- Pjt. No. 3,0?7.;?48 It takes a merciless weed killer to wipe out ruthless perennial weeds. CASORON G-4 granules is the way to wipe out cranberry-choking weeds. Apply CASORON anytime after mid-November. It polishes off perennial and certain annual weeds and grasses before they spring up to rob your cranberries of available soil moisture and valuable nutrients. Yet as devastating as CASORON is to weeds, it won't hurt your cranberries. The best time to use CASORON is right now while weeds are dormanl. Come Spring, no weeds. And no labor problems. Just use CASORON and that's all. CASORON controls heavy, crop choking strands of weeds but if is also economical for use when only a few weeds are present. Get CASORON G-4 at your supplier. If you don't know who he is, write us. We'll tell you and send complete, illustrated information on CASORON. Use CASORON. The merciless weed killer that's murder to weeds. CASORON - approved for bearint and non-beariof (ruit nursery ornamentals, citrus nurseries, cranberries and aKalla. '< Box 7, Taunlon, Mass. 02781 Tel. CI 7 S24-7578 i Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office— 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager EIGHTEEN CRANBERRY CLUB Continued from Page 10 day. Another thing — -it is a very gentle way to handle the berries. There doesn't seem to be the mechanical injury that might be received in dry harvesting. Harvesting can, hopefully, be completed earlier in the fall because it is possible to take advantage of rainy weather. Ken Beaton then took the floor to mention that he had been thinking of getting into water harvesting for six or seven years but always found some excuse for not doing it. A year ago last fall he vis- isted Bill Haines in New Jer- sey. "Bill was happy to have us and, even though it was harvest time, he showed us around and took us to bogs where he was water harvest- ing with seven or eight water reels. He, too, was having his troubles since the bog he was harvesting at that time was relatively swampy and the wind was blowing the berries right into the bush. Nevertheless, he got the crew to round up the berries and rack them into a corner and an elevator placed them into a truck with bulk bins. From there the berries went to the screenhouse for drying and then to the processing plant." "Bill is very enthused about water picking and his enthusiasm sure overflowed onto the rest of us because I came back with the idea that I should be getting into it too." Ken then went on to explain that, when he got back from N.J. he spoke to Dave Eldridge and found that he had the same idea so they joined forces, bought some equipment and went to water picking. . "We picked ex- actly the same way Bill Haines did except that, in- stead of putting the berries into bulk bins, we put them in the truck itself." He felt that the most ideal bog to water harvest would be per- factly level, probably four WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole crew reciuired for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable rev^ord for operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify your investment. Fill in the coupon and mail it today. We'll see that you have com- plete information by return mail. FMC CORPORATION, FLORIDA division FAIRWAY AVENUK, LAKELAND. FLORIDA n Please send me sales literature on Tropic Breeze Wind Machines □ Please have sales engineer contact me CORPORATION ® NAMEL _T1TLE_ ADDRESS (RFD). CITY ^ONE- -STATE. NINETEEN CRANBERRY CLUB Continued from Page 10 acres in size with sloping banks, one that when you flow it up doesn't back into a bog upstream a bit — one on which you can possibly maintain a flow for three or four days without much trouble." At this point Ken went on to explain the initial costs involved in getting ready to water pick. He has estimated that it would av- erage out to about $3,000 to get started. This figure de- pends, of course, on the amount of equipment you would want to start with. There are many variables to consider so that this figure is subject to changes in either direction. He went on to show that there is a defi- nite increase in yield from water harvesting. There is much less damage to berries and the advantage of being able to pick in almost all kinds of weather are just a few points in its favor. Ken and Dave then answered questions from the audience. It was then time for the presentation of Professor J. S. Norton, agricultural engi- neer at the Cranberry Station who showed slides taken of some of the equipment used in Wisconsin and other states for water picking and also some that he has been work- ing on at the Station. He explained a unit he has been developing which would detrash the berries as they are elevated to the truck and just before dropping into it. This blower throws a stream of air through the berries and up into a funnel-like device. This stream blows out the trash, which is lighter than the berries, and allows the berries to be cleaned as they pass through this stream of air. He also showed slides of and explained some of the types of dykes he has been experimenting with at the Station. REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WISCONSIN Continued from Page 18 Weather A snow cover continues to blanket- the state although some warmer temperatures during the period reduced the depth. Snow depths this year are almost twice what they were a year ago in the northern two-thirds of the state and are about the same in the southern part. Temperatures averaged near normal during the first w6ek of January. A deep low pressure system approached the state from the southwest on the 6th-7th, bringing rain to southern and eastern por- tions and heavy snow over the northwest- Strong north- erly winds drifted the snow badly in the extreme north- west with the storm reaching near blizzard proportions. Continued on Page 24 PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service fhaf Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant serving South Shore and Cape Cod. Telephones 585-3355 - 585-3366 - 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS TWENTY Isconsin's New Water Resources Management Law Explained In Briei The following is the third and final instalment of the boiled-down ryersion of the original hill to control water pollution arid maiiage- ment of Wisconsin's water resources. Much of the information in the report is very general ar^d probably oversimplified hut, hopefully, it luill provide some background information that will help to clarify the bill which went into effect on August 1, 1966. PART V Wastes from improperly op- erating septic tank systems can carry disease bearing organ- isms that pollute ground and surface water. Also, septic tank effluent can over-enrich lakes and streams causing ex- cessive algae and weed growth. Wisconsin's new water re- source management law con- tains provisions aimed at regu- lating new septic tank installa- tion, according to Doug Yang- gen, University of Wisconsin resource development specialist. Wisconsin has over 300,000 septic tanks with over 20,000 being added each year. In re- cent years, it is estimated that less than a quarter of the septic tank installations have been recorded. Undoubtedly a number of the tanks were in- stalled in areas where they fail to function properly, ex- plains Yanggen. The new law sets up a sep- tic tank permit system requiring property owners to obtain a permit before buying or instal- ling a septic tank. This will provide the State Board of Health with a record of all new septic tank locations. After septic tanks digest Wastes, a soil absorption system disposes of the liquid effluent. Properly operating field aeration systems reduce minute solids to Continued on Page 23 NOW IS THE TIME TO FIRM UP YOUR RCA LINE OF CREDIT A visit to your PCA OFFICE may well be the most profitable move you make all year ! Production Credit Associations MAUSTON MEDFORD WAUSAU TOMAH ANTIGO MARSHFIELD STEVENS POINT BLACK RIVER FALLS Intermediate Term Loans for Productive Purposes Made To Responsible Farmers TWENTY-ONE |l (The following items were taken from the February, 1942 issue of Cranberries.) Little ice for sanding in Mass, War Slowing Up Oregon Most years in Massachu- setts, a good deal of ice sand- ing is done except for the short and sharp cold spell of a few days around January 10, the winter has been far too mild to make ice which •will bear a truck. A few days of sanding were gotten in by a few growers however, who were able to get trucks on their bogs. The month of February and early March may bring enough ice to do a little more sanding. Bog Building Last season (1941) on the West coast in Oregon there was quite a flurry of bog building, but this winter since the declaration of war this has been slowed up. In some portions of Coos county, where the climate is much more mild than in the East or Wisconsin, the growers are facing a considerable prob- lem developing because of dandelions- Washington Growers feel War Tension The Washington cranberry growers are very much war conscious as many of the bogs are located almost with- in a stone's throw of the Pa- cific Ocean- They are in a very vulnerable position for attack. In the meantime, the West Coast cranberry grow- ers are going about their daily business. The growers cf Washington are pruning whenever weather permits. Some cold weather for that cranberry area was reported over the year end, with tem- peratures dropping low once or twice. 14 Below in Jersey on January 10 (1942) In the cold spell of Janu- ary 10th, temperatures of about 14 degrees below zero were recorded. Here again for the present, as in Massa- chusetts, the amount of dam- age done is hard to estimate. Roky's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 • ALUMINUM PIPE Alcoa — Hunter — Reynolds • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS • SERVICE Two qualified mechanics are ready to serve you during normal working hours. 24 hour Emergency Service available for frost nights and similar situations. "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" TWENTY-TWO WISCONSIN WATER LAW Continued from lage 21 liquid and gas by-products, says James Kerrigan of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin water re- sources center. These septic tank sytems often fail to func- tion properly on soils with high ground water tables, poor per- colation characteristics, and shallowness over bedrock. Under the new law, the re- organized Department of Re- source Development must ap- prove all provisions of the state plumbing code which set speci- fications on septic tanks and their installation. The department can also pro- hibit septic tank systems where water quality would be im- paired. It is authorized to des- ignate alternate methods for water treatment and disposal in prohibited areas. Sewage holding tanks with sewage col- lection systems may be re- quired in these areas. If any waste disposal system creates a nuisance or menace to health or comfort, the de- partment can order the owner to correct the situation. If the owner refuses, the department can do the work and bill the owner. Town sanitary districts are authorized to provide for sew- erage collection systems under the new law, and can also require the installation of pri- vate sewerage systems. PART VI Regulation of shorelands and flood plains form an important part of Wisconsin's new wa- ter resources management law. Water and land use are di- rectly related, explains Doug Yanggen, University of Wis- consin resource development specialist. Sediment from ero- sion and septic tank pollution are ways improper land use can harm water quality. The shoreland provisions also aim at protecting fish and game habi- tat, shore cover, and natural beauty. Zoning restrictions concerning setbacks of structures from wa- ter, location of septic tanks, and protection of areas unsui- table for development will probably be covered by the regulations, according to Yanggen. Cottages crowding the wa- ter's edge, lake homes set win- dow to window all around the lake, and clear-cutting lake shore lots can quickly destroy the esthetic appeal of a lake or stream, and lead to severe sil- tation problems. Homes set on lake shore lots that are not large enough, or that have a soil type incapable of support- ing proper septic tank opera- tions can also lead to pollution problems and over enrichment of waters. Zoning restrictions are aimed at stopping such unwise de- velopment of shorelands. Before the passage of the new law, a county zoning ordi- nance was not effective in a town until approved by the town board. Now counties may enact separate ordinances zon- ing the areas within 1000 feet of a lake and within 300 feet of a stream, or a greater dis- tance if necessary to include the flood plain. These shore land ordinances do not require town board approval. The new law provides more state assistance for county gov- ernments. Basic responsibility for zoning shoreland still lies with the county. However, if a county does not enact effec- tive -shoreland zoning regula- tions by January 1, 1968, the state may adopt regulations and turn them over to the county to administer and enforce. Var- iances and appeals regarding shorelands will still be handled by the county board of adjust- ment. The reorganized Department of Resource Development is re- sponsible for providing recom- mendations on shoreland plans and regulations. A grant-in-aid of up to $1000 is available to each county enforcing suita])le regulations. Shoreland zoning ordinances aftect only unincorporated area' — not villages and cities. Another provision of the new law requires that cities, vil- lages and counties adopt suf- ficient flood plain zoning in areas where appreciable flood damage is likely to occur. The wisdom of such a provision is easily undestood when one con- siders the thousands of dollars of damage inflicted on homes and other buildings each year as rivers brim over their banks and flow through their flood plains. If a county does not enact flood plain zoning regulations by January 1 1968, the states may adopt regulations and turn them over to the county to ad- minister. FOR SALE 3 Acres Bog, 1% Acres of Land. 1,000' Frontage Pond. New Electric Sprinkler System. New Lift Pump. Tel. 295-0543 after 6 TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 20 Mild and dry weather pre- vailed during most of the second week. Sunshine and temperatures above the freezing mark on the 12th and 13th caused some thawing and a settling of 2 to 4 inches in the snow cover through- out the state. Only the snowy region around Gurney ^nd Ironwood received some snow during the week. Colder weather returned on the 15th. An area of wind-whipped snow crossed the state on the 16th. The week of January 14-20 was characterized by wide swings in temperature. The beginning and end of the per- iod were rather mild with temperatures near the freez- ing mark or slightly above. After the blizzard of the 16th, which deposited 4 to 8 inches of snow over central and northern areas, the tem- peratures started skidding. Early morning temperatures on the 18th ranged between -20 degrees and -45 degrees throughout the state. A drop of 60 to 70 degrees occurred in some areas over less than 48 hours. The second week of the period, January 21-27, again offered a variety of weather. A typical January thaw set in with temperatures rising into the 50's over the south on the 23rd and 24th- Thunder- storms, some locally severe, brought heavy rain and high winds in some areas of the south, freezing rain and sleet over much of the central and northeastern part of the state, and snow to the extreme northwest. Some light stream flooding occurred along the Pecatonica River and other streams where the snow cover was too shallow to hold the rain water. Heavier rain- fall amounts in excess of an inch was soaked up by the TWENTY-FOUR deeper snow cover farther north. A heavy snowstorm out of the Southern Plains states on the 26th and 27th, which buried Chicago under more than 2 feet of snow, dealt a glancing blow to the extreme southeastern coun- ties. Much of Kenosha County received a foot of snow with snowfall amounts quickly tapering off north- ward. No snow fell north of a line from Dubuque to Port Washington. A light dusting of 2 to 6 inches of snow oc- curred after the survey date in southern areas on the 30th. Lime Sulfur Liquid lime sulfur or Poly- sul applications at the 18 gal/300 gal water/Acre rate should have been completed before the end of January. This spray cannot be applied much longer as there is dan- ger of chemical burn on the tender buds when the 18 gal/ Acre rate is used past Janu- ary. Remember, though, that this spray is highly recom- mended as a part of the yearly fungus control pro- gram and you should plan now to apply it next Novem- ber-December at the 18 gal/ Acre rate. If you were not able to apply the liquid-lime sulfur or Polysul spray during the dormant season it could still be applied in March-early April but at the greatly re- duced rate of 6 gal/300 gal water/Acre. Of course, other fungicides could be used at this later time. However, with fungus problems being so widespread in the bogs the past year, the general clean up obtained from the March-early April 6 gal/Acre lime sulfur spray could be most beneficial if you were unable to spray earlier. January Thaw Melts The rain and high temper- atures on January 24 melted the snow in the southern part of the state- In the central and northern portions it was reduced and left with a layer of ice that measured one or more inches. This crust was hard enough to walk on and the children could ice skate most anywhere according to funeral directors and ceme- tery caretakers reporting to the Wisconsin Statistical Re- porting Service. The deepest average frost depths were located in Mara- thon, Langlade, and Lincoln Counties, but there were re- ports of 48 inches at La Crosse and Chippewa Falls. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. 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BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 J Cramood pie would n^t kno^v what these were if we didn't put an Ocean Spray label on them. You know how most people buy cranberries these days? In cans and botdes and jars. Jellied and frozen and squeezed. Many of them wouldn't recognize a whole, fresh cran- berry if they saw one. So how do they know what to buy? They look for the Ocean Spray label. To millions of people, Ocean Spray means cranberries. They're buying more cranberry products than ever. Many they never heard of a couple of years ago. But they know the name. And they know what it stands for. You don't get a reputation like that overnight. Ocean spray^ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY. CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING ARE/> r Massachusetts New/ Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon XA/ashington Canada PLANT & SQIL SCit;;CE3 UBM) CRANBERRIES ""'"'" THE iMATIOIMAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE ^i^Rah Y ^PRl f967 SITY OF USETTS IIM THIS ISSUE MARCH 1967 THE MAKEPEACE STORY 7 CRANBERRY LABELS 12 WISCONSIN CRANBERRY VINE INJURY 16 COOIO •SSBM ^c^sjaquiv ^ BIBECTBBY Jor cpanlieppy groweps -^ The iCHARLESW. HARRIS! Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers mOHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Attention Bog Owners Why Not Subscribe to CRANBERRIES Magazine It would be a Good Business Investment Electricity — icey to progress In Industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It Is now and will continue to be In the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Convententlv located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLI AMSTOVVN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 6;J2 Main St. Acushnet, Mass. WYman 5-0422 EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bogi and Putnps Maans Satisfaction WAREHAM. MASS Tel. CY 9-2000 Frost Protection and Frost Warnings Prepared by C. E. Cross, I. E. Demoranville and G. B. RoimsviUe There is probably no single cause of damage to the Massa- chusetts cranberry crop as de- structive year after year as spring frost injury. The Cran- berry Station is eager to reduce this injury as much as possible. In one area, we feel that our frost warnings may be mis- leading sonijc- growers. A brief accoimt of this should, we think, lead to better understand- ing and more efficient frost pro- tection. The tolerance t)f cranberry buds on the State Bog is used as a basis for determining whether or not a frost warning is needed. In recent years the winter flood has regularly been pulled from under the ice to avoid oxygen deficiency. Some- times the flood is put on again, and sometimics this has not ap- peared necessary. In any case, the flood is regularly removed and the bog drained every year in mid-March. This is the win- ter management of the cran- berry vines that is used as a standard in determining the need of a frost warning — the degree of tolerance — the tem- perature below which damage is likely to occur. In the past several years it has become evident that by shortening the winter flood a$, described above, the buds grow more slowly in the spring and remain resistant to frost dam- age throughout April. Veteran growers will recall that several years ago it was frequently considered necessary to issue frost warning during the last half of April. In Dr. Franklin's bulletin "Weather in Cranberry Culture," on page 35 he says "... when bog temperatures promise to fall below 20 de- grees F. during the last week of April, it is best to flood . . " More recently, we have ob- served the effects of several frosts with minimum tempera- tures in the teens during the last ten days of April, and one instance of 9 degrees and of 11 degre-es F. on April 19th. In none of these cases has any injury been detected. So unless the weather of April is es- pecially mild, it is unlikely that frost warning will be issued in April. Growers who regularly hold a long and continuous winter flood, who do not draw the water from under the ice to avoid oxygen deficiency con- ditions, or who hold the winter flood into the first week of April, are likely to have buds that are more sensitive to frost in late April. These growers, it seems to us, might sustain damaging frost injury on nights with no frost warning. This situation is further complicated by the fact that a frost flood applied in April tends to force bud development ahead so that such a bog will be even more sensitive to frost during the next cold spell. Cross, Demioranville and Rounsville are in complete agreement that the holding of the winter flood later than March 20th serves only to in- crease the difficulty of frost protection. Usually it should be possible to take note of weather forecasts on March 15, Continued on Next Page DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have , seen the ..•" BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE K. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ONE CRANBERRY GROWERS fJOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Fllme Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be micHED on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. eOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 18 56 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mass. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 C&L Equipment Co. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING FERTILIZING RAKING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Information Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 John Guckien Elected V.P. of Dean Foods Co. fohn Guckien has been elec- ted a vice president of Dean " Foods Conn{[:>any. The announce- ment was made by Sam E. Dean, Board Chairman of the Frankhn Park, III. -based com- pany. Mr. Guckien succeeds Ber- tram J. Hoddinott as vice presi- dent in charge of dairy sales. Mr. Hoddinott retired on De- cem,ber 31, 1966, after 26 years with Dean. John Guckien joined Dean in 1952. His entire service with the company has been in sales. In February 1965 he was named Director of Milk and Ice Cream Sales, the position he held until his recent election as an of- ficer of the company. A native of the Logansport, Indiana area, he is a graduate of St. Joseph College, Rennseae- laer, Indiana. He resides at 4828 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois, with his \\ife and three sons. FROST PROTECTION Continued from Page 1 when if no ^\'interkilling is in sight it is possible safely to draw the flood. If this is done the tolerance of the growers' vines should be similar to that of the State Bog's vines, and the frost warnings w^ould have a maximum usefulness. TWO CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ABC ^JP^^ UTILITY *0I§K^ ^ W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-1 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. Mass. Cranberry Station i Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals grees a day below normal. The are in the process of being Dr Wes Miller Dr Bert ^"^X ^^^m periods occurred on printed and we hope to be able Zuckerman and Andrew Charig ^^e 1st and 2nd, 11th and 14th to mail them shortly Growers have published a paper in the *«, 16th Precipitation totalled are reminded to carefully read October issue of Transactions fnly 2 66 inches at the Gran- the notes at the top of each of the American Fisheries So- ^erry Station, or about 0.9 of chart, there is considerable use- ciety. The title is "Water Trans- »" inch below average Actu- ful information included in location of Diazinon-C14 and ^^X there was measurable pre^ these sections. Parathion-S35 off a Model cipitation on 15 days during rranh^^rrv Rnfr and Siib^jPnuenf ^^e month, but It was mostly , ^'f cnanges on me weea L>ranDerry uog ana ^suDsequenr. j^lui ' „,:i.u ^„i„ i.„,V» chart are minor; however, we Occurrence in Fish and Mus- " ,^"¥l^^„,^ ^,,,^"^^^^^ have included a warning on sels." This paper reports on the l^.^.^'^^iJ^I^^Z^li "^^"^ ^^^"^"" "^^^^ ^^"^ persistence and leaching of ^"<^,^ ^^c,^- J^nowtall was Zi.^ radioactive labeled diazinon inches which is tar above aver- Ghanges on the insect chart and parathion after application fg^ but is. only the second include the substitution of Gu- to a model cranberry bog and largest recorded. The record of thion E.G. 3 pints per acre or also the accumulation of these nearly 24 inches occurred in the 2% dust for Diazinon in con- pesticides in fish and mjussel February, 1964. A series of trol of fireworm, cutworm. Spar- tissue. Reprints of this paper ^mor storms kept the ground ganothis fruitworm, gypsy moth are available. ^"°^ covered for tlie entire and tipworm in the new growth month. to Vz inch stage and for fruit- ^***''*'" Charts worm, fireworm, leafhopper and February was a very cold The 1967 cranberry insect and month averaging nearly 4 de- disease and weed control charts Continued on Page JS I SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE OUR BUSINESS * More than 20 years experience in design and layout of AMES % SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. We are available to plan your sprinkler system % for both frost control and irrigation. We guarantee the correct pressure * so necessary for the best sprinkler operation. Our quotations are for * complete systems including suction line, pump (Hale, Marlow, Gould), % AMES UTILITY main, AMES quick connecting adapters, plastic pipe, * bronze fittings and Rainbird sprinklers. J A note from Rainbird sprinklers issued March 18, 1966 . . . * 1. Uniformity of application improves with length of application. % 2. Two nozzle sprinklers improve uniformity of application when lateral * spacing exceeds, the radius of coverage of the sprinkler. % 3. Pressure ranges for best operation of sprinklers: * 1/8" nozzle and smaller — 50 psl. % 9/64" to 11/64" nozzle — 55 to 60 psi. + 3/16" to 7/32" nozzle — 60 to 65 psi. * 1/4" to 9/32" nozzle — 65 to 70 psi. 4i 4. For frost protection increase all nozzle pressure by 10 psi. * Rainbird sprinkler charts are available for asking. I CHARLES W. HARRIS CO., INC, north dighton, mass. 824-5607 * THREE solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special IH" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, inc. Highland, New Yorit Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New Yorl< NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island factory for information WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw i Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION Lansing, Michigan FOUR CRANBERRY INSTITUTE HOLDS MEETING CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE The Cranberry Institute at its annual meeting held in Dux- bury, Mass., March 14, 1967 elected as directors: Leon April, Treasurer of Morris April Bros., Eatmor Division Bridgeton, N.J.; Orrin G. Colley, Treasurer of Cape Cod Cranberry Co- operative, Inc., EHixbury, Mass.; C. C. Daniels, National Sales Manager Food Products Divi- sion, Dean Foods Company, Franklin Park, Illinois; Edwin F. Lewis, Senior Vice-President of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Hanson, Mass.; George C. P. Olsson, president of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Han- son, Mass. and Clarence A. Searles, Cranberry grower of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Re-elected officers were: Or- rin G. Colley, President, Leon April, Vice-President and Edwin F. Lewis, Secretary-Treasurer. Major responsibility for the cranberry foreign market devel- opnr^nt project is shared by the Institute (representing the in- dustry) and the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture through its Foreign Agricultural Service. The program is sponsored, guided and partially funded by FAS but the industry provides initiative and direction and con- tributes a large share of the funds, goods and services. Mr. Colley, stated, "Overseas program results indicate pro- gress is being made in this effort to expand the market base for U.S. cranberries and in the long run will provide U.S. cranberry producers with a reliable and constant market." ISSUE OF MARCH, 1967 / VOL. 31 -NO. 11 Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall 31 Wareham. Mass Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—583-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington AAassachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey IS THERE ANYONE in Oregon interested enough in publicizing the activities of the Oregon cranberry people to act as a correspondent for CRANBERRIES ?? We feel strongly that there is much more happening in that state which is not being reported and would like to do something about it. We appeal to anyone interested in this project to get in touch with us as soon as pos- sible. Let's go Oregon I ? t • • • Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE N A T I O N A L POISON PREVENTION WEEK MARCH 19-25 Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs AiLlhorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, M»ss. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW ofeiru3ii^y Stanley Coville Stanley Coville, 73, who helped develop New Jersey's blueberry crop into a $6 million industry, died February 5 at his home, of heart failure. Mr. Coville was one of the first commercial producers of cultivated blueberries in the state, beginning in 1920. A graduate of Cornell Uni- versity, he organized the True Blue Cooperative Association in 1927, developing standards of quality for blueberries and helping design unique packag- ing for the crop. He was co- operative manager from then until the time of his death. In 1965, the state board of ag- riculture awarded him its Dis- tinguished service citation for 40 years' service to the blue- berry industry. Surviving are a son, Stanley B., a daughter, Mrs. Vinton Thompson, two brothers and a sister. Services were held Feb. 10 at the Grace Episcopal Church, Pemberton, N. J. Roby's Propane Gas. Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, Icsri down time and quick, easy servicing. Shown here are ONLY 2 OF A LARGE LINE of Hale units. See us for details. 40FW.A medium-size centrifuga pumping unit with a wide range of volumesand pressures. Pumps up to 600 GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. SOFA irrigation pumping signed for most economical oper- ation with large volume guns at high pressures. Pumps up to 1000 GPM; pressures up to 200 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. • WHAT ABOUT HALE RELIABILITY? Many Hale Pumps are presently working on cran- berry bogs after 20 years of continuous sevice ! * SERVICE We are stocking pump parts and will be able to service all equipment sold by us for many years to come. All makes of Irrigation Pumps can continue to be used regardless of their age. SIX "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" Ht. SWuJ^ Massachusetts, A. J). Makt- peace owned and operated b(),u;s in New Jersey. The ii.iiik- "Makepeace" is essentially Eng- lish, according to Maurice. Maurice attended grade school at several locations in Wareham. He then went to Tabor Academy in Marion. This is a noted prep school, with ; nautical bent, and when Maur- ice was there the students wore naval uniforms at all times, al- though today the uniforms are mostly for dress occasions. He traveled in those days by street car from Wareham to Marion and returned on the now de- funct New Bedford and Onset Street Railway. He then entered Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where he took a general course, and received his B.S. degree in JVJ2(S. lie majored in luonomics. lie tlu'ii spent two \tars in the Ilarxarcl Busiiu-ss School at Caiiibridgi', Mass. He married the former Anne P. Franchot of Washington, D.C. while he was living in New York City. He was em- ployed at the Chase National Bank, one of the great banks of the country from 1930 to 1941. He found he did not like city life as did Mrs. Makepeace also. "I wanted to get back into the country again," he says, "and get some out-door life." He joined the ADM Company im- mediately thereafter in 1941. His father was then president of the company, a position held today by Russell Makepeace, his cousin. Continued on FaEe 10 By CLARENCE J. HALL "Due to expansion in sales," says conservative, quiet-spoken Maurice B. Makepeace, treas- urer of the huge A. D. Make- peace Company of Wareham, Massachusetts, "the next several years look pretty good for the cranberry industry," In addition to his work at the ADM Com- pany, Maurice has been and is engaged in the banking busi- ness, which is a reason why he does not speak at random, so such a statement from him carries considerable weight. The ADM Company ovms and operates about 1,500 acres of bog in two counties and Maurice says production has consistently been a little above the Massachusetts average. The Makepeaces have been growing cranberries since the 1870's, and Maurice has always been familiar with cranberries, of course, and when he was a youngster weeded and sprayed on some of the Makepeace bogs, and in the fall he picked cran- berries. Maurice Maurice was born December 29, 1906, in a hospital in Boston with his parents living in Ware- ham at the time. His father was the late John C. Makepeace for m,any years a leader in the cran- berry industry, his mother being the former Grace Parker of West Barnstable on the Cape. His grandfather was Abel Den- nison Makepeace, who around the turn of the century was known widely as the "Cranberry King," and articles about him were written in the New York newspapers and other periodi- ^"® Handsome A. D. Makepeace Office Building, Wareham cals. As well as owning bogs in seven IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT For frost control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 \ H. R FOR SALE . BAILEY COMPANY, Manufacturer of Cranberry Machinery and Equipment Since 1900. Stock, machinery, equip- ment. land and buildings (no cranberry bogs) • Address all inquiries to: ATTY. ALBERT T. MADDIGAN 111 Center Street MiddleboTO, Mass. 02346 ■ 1 Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Service P.O. Box 429 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Phone 423-4871 Wisconsin Distributor for Casoron®G-4 granules IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEE YOUR MILLER DEALER or MILLER FIELDMAN for CASORON (Ti) MILLER PRODUCTS CO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DIVISION W. R. GRACE & CO. 7737 N. E. Killingsworth Portland, Oregon 97218 •► CASORON OD IS AVAILABLE IN MASSACHUSETTS from R. F. MORSE & SON West Wareham Tel. 295-1553 EIGHT CASOBON DICHLOBENIL WEED & GRASS KILLER A Research Discovery ol N V PHILIPS OUPHAR U S Pdt No 3.0?7.^18 It takes a merciless weed killer to wipe out ruthless perennial weeds. CASORON G-4 granules is the way to wipe out cranberry-choking weeds. It polishes oft perennial and certain annual weeds and grasses before they spring up to your cranberries of available soil moisture and valuable nutrients. Yet as devastating as CASORON is to weeds, it won't hurt your cranberries. Just use CASORON right now. You'll have no weeds, no labor problems. CASORON controls heavy, crop-choking strands of weeds but it is also economical for use when only a few weeds are present. Get CASORON G-4 at your supplier. If you don't know who he is. write us. We'll tell you and send complete, illustrated information on CASORON. Use CASORON. The merciless weed killer that's murder to weeds. CASORON -approved for bearing and nonbearini; fruit, nursery ornamentals, citrus nurseries, cranberries and alfalfa. iSD! THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL COMPANY Subsidiary of Philips Electronics and Pharmaceutical Industries Corp. P.O. Box 2383 Kansas City, Kansas 66110 NfNE MAKEPEACE STORY Continued from Page 7 Maurice and his wife now live at Piney Point in Marion. The couple haVe a daughter, now Mrs. Marshall Severance of Worcester, Mass., and a son Christopher 18, recently grad- uated from Tabor. Maurice be- longs to few social clubs, but is a member of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association and the Southeastern Cranberry Club which meets at Rochester. For recreation he pays golf at the Kittansett Club in Marion ^^ here he is a member. He attends the Congregation- al Church of Marion, of which Mrs. Makepeace is a member. When he went to work for ADM his first job was to learn where the Makepeace proper- ties are, and to get oriented to the whole cranberry picture. The bogs are located in Plym- outh and Barnstable Counties. Barnstable County (which is Cape Cod) was where A. D. Makepeace first started in tlie cranberry business. He was a farmer at Hyannis, for one thing growing turnips and onions. He later came up to develop bogs in Plymouth County. Today Maurice's "particular baliwick is Barnstable County." Responsibility has tobe divided, and while the Cape is his special responsibility he has to keep informied and take part in all the general cranberry opera- tions. For the ADM Company it is "Russ" who is secretary' of Ocean Spray, who is closer to the "big co-op" and attends to the ADM Company's interests there. The ADM Company sells its crop through Ocean Spray. The Company bogs are in Wareham, Rochester, Middle- boro, Carver and Plymouth in Plymouth County and in Barn- stable County, Barnstable, Yar- mouth, Harwich, Brewster, Mashpee and Falmouth, ADM as Employer The company employs six people at the company office on Main Street, Warehara, a hand- some and well designed brick structure. There is additional help in the harvest period. There are 12 foremen alto- gether, with two of these on the Cape and they have their help- ers. Year-round bog help num- bers about 50, of course this increases greatly in the fall. The ADM now uses Darlington's exclusively. "The peak of our employment was reached about eight years ago when we had about 700 people in one capacity or an- otlicr," Maurice recalls. That was in the days of hand scoop- ing. The company has about 40 pieces of automotive equip- ment; about 23 pumps, 5 front end loaders, 75 picking ma- chines. The ADM does not go in for water raking. About 60 additional acres of sprinklers were put in, in the spring of 1966. "Frankly," says Maurice, "I don't think we have enough water at all locations to use sprinklers." At the rear of the office on Main Street there is a wooden structure which is a machine shop. This is under the direc- tion of William) ( Bill ) Ross who has one or two helpers at times. With all this equipment a good repair shop is a necessity. Blacks and Howes The Makepeace bogs are set to roughly 55 percent Early Blacks, and the rest mostly Late Howes. "We ha\'e gotten rid of our fancy varieties," Maurice claims, and we ha\'e a few of the hybrids for experimental purposes." View of Makepeace Bogs on Tihonet Road in Wareham TEN Company Screens Some of its Crop The company still screens some of the berries itself at the Century bog near White Island Pond, Wareham, Wankinquoah bog in Carver and at the screen house in the center of Ware- ham. Berries are delivered in the chaff to the Ocean Spray screenhouse at North Harwich on the Cape. The others go to the cooperative plants at Han- son and Onset, mostly Onset. On Marketing Committee Maurice was elected as alter- nate to George C. P. Olsson on the Cranberry Marketing Com- mittee when it was being con- sidered and then voted into effect. Maurice played a con- siderable part in the drawing up of the by-laws. One of his jobs was the definition of the rules. Maurice was a strong supporter of the plan to have such an order, and although the Order has not been in use every year when tne total U.S. Crop was small, he considers having it of value to put into effect when considered neces- sary, because of a large crop. Maurice has served on the Board of Trustees, Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture. Own Crop Duster and Research Men On the ADM payroll is Leslie "Les" Holmes of Wareham who in season pilots a straight- wing craft for crop spraying and dust- ing. Holmes is employed the entire year around. \^^ien the air control of insects is not in operation Holmes is employed by the company either with equipment operation and main- tenance or in a machine shop at Tihonet, a section of Ware- ham. The company also employs a full time mian who came as. a research man, and while he still does research is now working as a field man supervisor, but mostly in production. He is William M. Atwood, who has contributed papers to this mag- azine and about whom there was a feature article some time ago. "Bill" At wood has also been a cranberry grower in his own right. With all the foregoing facts it becomes very evident that the ADM Company is a consider- able factor in the economics of the Massachusetts cranberry area. As a Banker Maurice is President of the National Bank of Wareham, a position his father had held for 45 years, succeeding him in 1957. He is a Corporator and Trustee of the Wareham Sav- ings Bank. He is Director and Vice-President of the Buzzards Bay National Bank. Russell is Director and Chairman of the Board of the Cape Cod Bank and Trust Company. Maurice has never found tirrve to go "into politics," although Russell has been Town Meeting Moderator in Marion and was a Selectman. Maurice is Treas- urer and Trustee of the Tobey Hospital, Wareham. His father, who died in 1958, quietly and with no fanfare did a considerable amount of charit_ able, or philanthropic work. This was to private individuals or to organizations. Maurice, who has followed in his father's footsteps in so many ways, is following him in this respect also. Fourth Generation in Cranberries? Maurice's son, Christopher, while not having decided yet what will be his business career is definitely interested in cran- berries. "He may go into the business. Who knows?" Maurice concludes. *. . .< .A. >.• i^_iJ_*___:t___ Another View of Makepeace Bogs ELEVEN WISCONSIN PROFESSOR HAS UNIQUE HOBBY Do you remember when cranberries were shipped in cranberry barrels and boxes? And do you remember the colorfid labels which designated the area or the marsh in which they were grown, and the variety of berry? The labels have almost disappeared, but a few haxe been diligently col- lected and assembled for others to see. Dr. K. G. Weckel, Professor of Food Science and Industries, University of Wisconsin, Madi- son, who is also a grower of 20 acres of cranberries at Dock Lake near Spooner, \\'isconsin, has assembled what is believed to be the most complete collec- tion of cranberry labels mounted on ends of V4 barrel TWELVE cranberry boxes. These are hung on a display panel in his office at Madison. The display consists of the labels from, the four major cran- berry producing areas of the countr)' — New England, New jersey, Wisconsin, and the Paci- fic Northwest. He originally had his coaching in the lore of the labels from the venerable Dr. George Peltier, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and has had much help from Vernon Golds- worthy, Eagle River, Wisconsin, Walter Fort, Pemberton, New jersey, Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, Tuckerton, New jersey, judge Paulding, South Carxer, Massa- chusetts, and Charles Nelson, Mahcotta, W'ashington, and Frank Glenn, Long Beach, Washington. He admits to crawling through many dustty warehouses and sheds, peeking into shelves and closets in cran- licrry marshes throughout the United States. Most growers liave been very helpful in searching through their ware- houses with him when they learn of the collection. The col- lection is quite complete, but Dr. \\'eckel states, "A few la- bels are missing, and I am on the Imnt for them. There were three foimders of Ocean Spray Cooperative, but I have only the label of the Makepeace Marsh. Walter Fort told me the Plum label used in New jersey may have disappeared, as the warehouse was consumed by fire; but, perhaps, a V4 barrel box with this label is in other warehouses." Among the labels shown in the collection in the photo are: Massachusetts— Beacon, Blue- bird, Bunker Hill, Capitol, Chanticleer, Harvard ( Vs box ) , Holiday, Honker, Iris, In- spected, John Alden, Lion, Long Distance, Magnolia, Mayflower, Minots Light, Makepeace, Mistletoe, Myles Standish, Pea- cock, Pilgrim, Pocahontas, Plym- outh Rock, Pointer, Skipper, Turkey, Whitehouse, \Mndmill, Yale, Cape Cod Early Black, Cape Cod Howe, Ocean Spray, Ocean Spray Bell Cherry. New Jersey — Alpine, Ameri- can Beauty, Arbutus, Arrow, Atlantic, Cottage, Dixie, Excel- sior, Fenwick, Gem, Globe, Goldenrod, Hanover, Heather, Homestead, Jersey Belle, Laur- el, Liberty Bell, Mallard, Mon- mouth, Oak, Olive, Plantation, Princeton, Quail, Rancocas, Red Bell, Red Clover, Ruby, Silver Medal, Shamrock, Sunrise, Swan. Wisconsin — Antler, Badger, Banner, Bessie, Bison, Bouquet, Cultivated, Daisy, Deer, Elk, Favorite, Fox, Gaynor, Holly, jumbo. Moose, Penant, Poppy, Royal, Star, Wisconsin, Wiscon- sin Bell-Clierrv, Indian Trail. Continued on Pap,e 18 taiikerry WADE^RAIN Reduced Labor Costs Frost Protection Aid Bigger, Better Yields Long-Lasting Quality BOG SPRINKLER IRRIGATION The Ultimofe Irrigation System ! Ask for FREE PLANNING FORM & Wade'Rain Illustrated Literature on SOLID-SET POWER-MOVE HAND-MOVE You ore All Set ... with Wade ' Rain SOLID-SET! NO PIPE MOVING LABOR In Season FREQUENCY or Irrigation as Desired At the Flick of a Switch 1 i^When You Buy WADE'RAIN . . . You Buy Experience . . . Not Experiment ! ^VM6^ .Fsic'E 186b Headquarters • 1919 N.W. Thurman St. PORTLAND, OREGON 97209 ■^Write Dept. W -8 2-3-67 for Name of Nearest Wade'Rain Dealer. SEATTLE, WASH. WOODLAND, CALIF. 98104 • 95696 532 First Ave. South po Box 449-Hwy. 99W COLUMBUS, OHIO • 43207 3300 Lockbourne Rd. 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Continued on Page 20 spring tonic for cranberry yields: Chloro IPC Herbicide before bud-break. Right now, while established plants are dormant, you can protect your cranberries against early weed competition. A treat- ment before bud-break with Chloro IPC selective herbicide stops germinating weeds and grasses such as annual bluegrass, bentgrass, bluejoint grass, dodder, horsetail, loosestrife, rushes (Juncus), sickle grass, turkeyfoot grass and velvet- grass. In Massachusetts, con- sult your Extension Service Cranberry Weed Control Chart. Once its work is done, PPG Chloro IPC breaks down with rising temperatures. This elimi- nates pfoblems of build-up in soil or carryover. Chloro IPC also shows a broad margin of tolerance to cranberry plants. Uniform, hard granules of 20% Granular Chloro IPC are easy to measure and apply with air or ground equipment. Check your local extension service or supplier for more complete information or write Department 7713, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Chem- ical Division, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. Chemicals INDUSTRIES FIFTEEN The Controversial Case of Crar)berry Vine Injury Prepared by Malcolm N. Dana, Department of Horticulture D. M. Boone and R. J. Friend Department of Plant Pathology C. M. Koval Department of Entomology The summer of 1966 saw in- jury to cranberry vines in many areas of Wisconsin. The first report of this injury came to our attention from a grower in the northwest comer of the state, but a later survey showed it to be present in all northern areas and to a less extent in the southern producing areas. Char- acteristically, the vines turned brown in a pepper and salt dis. tribution over considerable areas of some beds. Close examina- tion showed that both good and bad uprights occurred on the same runners. There seemed to be no relation of the injury to position on the vine. Death of uprights occurred from the tip downward. Injured up- rights first took on a dull green appearance which turned to a light brown and finally a deep brown. It was assumed that these color differences were successive tissue breakdo"wns and enzymatic changes after the actual death of the vine. Dead uprights showed dark- ening of internal tissues sugges. tive of vascular plugging. Care- ful examination of roots from injured vines showed no mac- roscopic evidence of breakdown or injury. A careful search of the soil in the areas showing vine in- jury revealed two types of small worms in close proximity to the vines. One of these proved to be a round worm that lives on the decaying organic material at the bog surface and could not be damaging the vines. The second worm was identi- fied as the larval stage of a fly that also lives as a saprophyte on decaying organic material and likewise was not damag- ing living vines. Sample of vines collected by Dr. Boone and Mr. Friend were brought to the laboratory for the early stages of breakdown study. From vines that were in and also from healthy vines, these men were able to isolate several fungi. Several of these fungi are often found in asso- ciation with cranberry vines and seem not to be involved with the observed injury. How- ever, one organism occurred fre. quently in affected uprights and infrequently in healthy up- right. Although the evidence is certainly not conclusive, we believe it likely that the injury found is due, in part, to the development of this disease. The organism is called Phom- ppsis or Dioporthe. This fungus is known to be a weak parasite i.e. it can, under certain con- ditions, invade and kill living Continued on Fage 22 FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous AAoulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) ^ ■ m I ^ SIXTEEN ^ NEW JERSEY Nature's law of normalization was at work in February in the cranberry belt of New jersey. To balance out the balmy weather in January, extremely severe weather occurred. Three below zero days were recorded in February — 3 below on the 8th, 5 below on the 9th and 7 below on the 13th. Tempera- tures of this extreme are un- usual but not rare in this state; they have occurred in 19 of the 39 years of weather recording at the Cranberry & Blueberry Laboratory at New Lisbon. A total of .54 below zero days have been recorded here, an average of less than 1.5 such days per year. The three such days this past month marks only the fifth time that 3 or more days of below zero temperatures hap- pened in a single month. The record is 7 days in February of 1934. Illilllllllllllllllllll!lllllllll!llllllllllli;illlllllllllll!lllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^^^ TO BUILD Sectionalizing DIKES for Wafer Pkk'mg GET A RAILROAD Seelrufant 15 Frank St. Middleboro Mar. 1 The temperature for the month averaged 29.9°F or about 4.2° below normfil. It was the sixth coldest February recorded at the laboratory. Rain or snow occurred on 12 days during the month. Snow- fall was exceptionally heavy. A total of 20.3 inches was re- corded, making it the 2nd heavi. est to occur here in February. The largest snowfall of the month was 9.5 on Feb, 7th. The total snowfall this year is now 31 inches or just about twice the normal amount and about the sixth heaviest on record here. Precipitation converted to rainfall totalled 3.00 inches in February, just .06 inches above normal. Ice thickness of more than six inches with a heavy cover of snow over it caused rapid depletion of the oxygen supply in the flood water on cranberry boj^s. The following oxygen de- ficiency warning was issued by the Cranberry & Blueberry Lab- oratory on Feb. 21st: "Damage to next year's cranberry crop from oxygen deficiency is a definite threat if the ice on bogs does not break up soon. Analy- sis of samples of flood water cranberry bogs taken on Mon- day showed that the oxygen content was approaching critical levels. If the bogs do not open up on Wednesday night cran- berry growers are advised to draw the water oflF their bogs to give the vines a breather. Vines are well protected with ice lying on them but water should be put back on before the ice is completely melted." Temtperatures ranging from 10 below zero to 15 below zero were recorded in blueberry fields on Feb. 13th. This is very close to the point at which serious winter injury may occur Continued on Next Page R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 SEVENTEEN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 17 to fruit buds and/or wood of blueberries. A cursory survey indicated about 31% of the em- bryo flowers within the large fruit buds of the Weymouth variety were destroyed in a Burlington County field in which the minimum recorded was 15 below. In an Atlantic County field where the temper- ature plunged to 10 below zero only about G% of the Weymouth flowers appeared to be killed. Damage to wood can not be ascertained. WASHINGTON Weather The area had two periods this month when the growers needed to sprinkle for frost damage. The 4th tlirough the 7th with a low of 27 degrees, and the 18th through the 25th with a low of 25. The mean low for the month of February was 37.32 degrees F. bog low of 25 degrees on the 18tli. The mean high for the month was 50.46 degrees, and we feel that spring is on its way, the days have been warm and sunny. The precipitation for the month 7.25 inches with 1.20 inches falling on the 12th. February saw ten days witliout rain so that is a great improve- ment over the last two months. Excerpts taken from "Cranberry Vine" The weather during Novem- ber and December 1966 was rel- atively mild. It is believed that the buds did not build the re- quired hardiness and resistance to cold injury compared to the same previous year. The month of November had 36 hours at 32 degrees F. and below. December had 18 hours and January 23 horn's. Tliis is considered a very mild winter with a normal relative humidity which did not drop, fortunately, to the critical point of desi- cation. Continued on Page 24 (^SSO) ESSOTANE V^ ^y PROPANE GAS Kerosene Solvent PROPANE CARBURETION Spraying Equipment ||||| installed - serviced iliii BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE 1111 /dnadGn^ INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 62 MAIN STREET 585-4541 — 585-2604 KINGSTON, MASS. LABEL COLLECTOR Continued from Page 12 Washington, Oregon — Kno- Better. Michigan — Michigan Sweets (Peterson Brothers.) In addition to the paper labels used on the cranberry box ends, ink imprinted box ends were used also. Among those that Dr. Weckel has are: C W Company ( Boxton, Massa- chusetts), Big Injun (Manomet, Massachusetts). Habelman Bro- thers (Wisconsin). Gebhardt (Wisconsin), Blue Diamond (George Davis, Manorville, New York). "I am always looking or in- quiring for those variety labels 1 know about but haxe not yet found, and hope someone has." Among the labels still missing are: Battleship, Beaver, Chief, Chipmunk, Dragon, Eagle, Faneuil Hall, Fisherman, Lone Pine, Monogram, Pheasant, Priscilla, Puritan, Red Cedar, Samoset, and Santa Claus. "If any grower has these la- bels, particular!) in the ^A barrel si/c ritlu r separate or on a box nul. I sliall hv pleased to know aliont it. There are manv of the ink imi)rinted box ends, either with iiini. marsii, .or grower's names, 1 would wel- come very much. Farm Credit Service Box 7. Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. fil7 S24-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office— 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager .^^#^#s*^^^*s#^#^*^*^#^*^*^#^#^#^»^*^*^ EIGHTEEN MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 girdler moths in the late bloom stage. Guthion has also been added to the control for green spanworm and tipworm in the V2 inch growth to hook stage. Aldrin has been deleted for control of weevil. Frost Warning The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association is again sponsoring the telephone frost warning service. Applications were mailed to all growers by mid March. If a grower has not received an application, he should notify Mrs. Ruth Beaton, treasurer of the association, Jef- ferson Shores Road, Buzzards Bay, Mass. There is a spot on the application for a donation to the telephone answering ser- vice which is also sponsored by the Association and is in operation during the frost sea- son at the Cranberry Station. This is a very valuable part of the frost warning service and is particularly helpful when a grower may have {missed the warning for various reasons. There is a message on the re- corder every day during the frost season, whether a frost warning is sent or not. George Rounsville wishes to remind growers using the answering service that the recorded mes- sage will not be available be- fore 1:30 in the afternoon or 8:30 in the evening. The frost pad for writing down the mes- sage has proved very popular and will be mailed to growers subscribing to the service. All applications and payments should be returned by April 2 in order that the necessary ar- rangements can be completed prior to the frost season. Appli- cations returned after this date will result in the subscribers name being placed at the bot- tom of the telephone list. There were approximately 219 sub- scribers last season, lets hope there will be an increase this season. WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC TROPIC BREEZE WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole crew required for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable record for operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify your investment. 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HOLD MEETING The 97tli Annual Winter Meeting of the Anieriean Cran- lierry Growers Association \\'as held at the Concord Motel at Monnt Holly on February 16th. A full day's program was con- ducted with President Walter Z. Fort presiding before an at- tendance of about fifty. Mike Mainland of the Rutgers University Department of Hor- ticulture and Forestry presented a paper on the use of gibberel- lin on cranberries. Applications made in 1965 induced a very high set of berries, much smaller in size, but larger in volume than the checks. Production in 1966 of the 1965 gibberellin treated plots was considerably reduced but the yield for the two years was slightly greater in the gibberellin plots. How- ever, as the plots go into the third year the gibberellin plots appear to be weaker than the checks. An odd elongated growth of uprights with larger than normal spaces between leaves has resulted from the use of the gibberellin. Jack St. Pierre presented cranberry statistics for New Jersey. The 1966 crop was esti- mated at 144,000 barrels, 6% short of the big crop of 1965 but 37% above normal. The effi- ciency of the water harvesting method was noted. On bogs which were water harvested the average loss of berries was 2% as compared to 29% in dry mechanical harvesting and 41% in hand scooping. Losses to diseases and insects averaged about 5.7%. Phil Marucci discussed broad, ly the experiments and demon- stration work which will be conducted at the Oswego Blue- berry-Cranberry Research Site of the Experiment Station. Re- search work is of a long term nature and results will not be apparent for a few years. Bogs have been assigned for the Con- duct of research in fertilizers and nutrition, insect and disease control, pollination, growth reg- ulators, pruning, weed control and the development of new varieties. Demonstration work has already demonstrated the value of casoron in weed con- trol and the effectiveness of dense planting of vines and early fertilization to quickly es- tablish cranberry bogs. Variety trials with seventeen named varieties and sixteen U.S.D.A. numbered seedlings were started in the fall'of 1966. These trial plots are planted in such a manner that water harvesting of each variety separately will be possible. Dr. Paul Eck presentetd data to show that the color of cran- berries can be markedly im- proved by he use of a m,alathion spray before harvest. Dr. Clarence Sakamoto pre- sented an analysis of clima- tological data to show the risks of frost damage inherent in the removal of the winter flood from bogs at various times in the spring. Ed Lipman, the organization's delegate, reported on the 1967 New Jersey Agricultural Con- vention. Agricultural interests in the state are in danger of being overwhelmed by the ur- ban power. The new reappor- tionment of the state legislature has eliminated much of the representation of the rural areas. Cranberry growers who have traditionally had a miem- ber on the State Water Policy Commission are now left with- out a representative on this im- portant body. The highlight of the program was Walter Fort's showing of his wonderful colored slides of New Jersey cranberry bogs ^ and cranberry problems. Election of officers produced the following slate: Earl Kersh- ner, President, Chatworth; Ern- est Cutts, Jr.^ 1st Vice President, Tabernacle", Garfield DeMarco, 2nd Vice President, Hamtmon- ton; Philip E. Marucci, Secre- tary, Pemberton; Paul Eck, Treasurer, New Brunswick, UFO Observed Near Oregon Cranberry Area A rectangular-shaped object, the base of which cast a red- orangey glow, was reported seen in the sky in the vicinity of the Millard School at 10:20 p.m. recently in Bandon, Oregon. In reporting the Unidentified Flying Object Mrs. Esther Mil- lard stated that she was out for an evening walk with her German Shepherd when she first noticed the strange object hovering over the school's gym- nasium some 50 to 60 feet above the ground and an estimated 150 feet away from her. In describing the event, she told Police Chief D. S. Mac- Donald that the object was about seven feet wide and about twice as tall. It was rec- tangular in shape and rrsoved in a slightly-tilted upright po- sition, making absolutely no sound. The orange-red glow came from the base, and it cast a bright beam of light. Mrs. Millard told the Chief that it looked as if it might land on the gymnasium build- ing as it was quite low to the ground — below the level of the trees. But, after remaining for several minutes, the object flew across Bradley Lake and over the sand dunes, and was last seen flying high over the ocean. After talking to a number of the boys at Millard School the Chief learned that several of them had seen a strange light in the sky the previous night, but had not reported it. Chief MacDonald notified the North Bend Radar Station up- on receiving the call from Mrs. Millard. TWENTY-ONE CRANBERRY VINE INJURY Continued from Page 16 tissue of the host phint. This weakly parasitic habit suggests that it would develop slowly in the host organism and its full effects would not be mani- fested until some weeks after the initial invasion. Finally, we know this fungus is a warm temperature funguis, that, it grows most succesfully under warm summer temperatures. The summer weather of 1966 was interesting though often- times frustrating to growers. The one features that stands out in the weather records is the period from June 25 to July 3 when maximum temper- atures were above 90 degrees F daily at southern Wisconsin reporting stations and 88 de- grees F or above at northern stations. During this 8-day period, the minimum tempera- tures were above 60 degrees F at 6 dates in Minong and on 8 dates at Mather. The mean temperature for these 9 days was something over 75 degree F and on several dates was 80 degrees F. This period of uncomfortably warm weather was during the period of longest summer days and thus the high temperatiues extended late in the afternoon and into the eve- ning so . that probably actual number of hours above 80 de- grees F was more than the number of hours below 80. At the beginning of this per- iod the northwestern comer of the state had showers while the southern growing areas had none. On July 24, 25 and 26, Minong had .15 .77 and .08 in. of rain, respectively. Hayward accumulated .54 inch and Cou- deray had .19 inch in the same period. In Vilas County the rainfall during the period was generally less than ,10 inch and in Mather, Pittsville, and Wis- consin Rapids there was none or only a trace. The hot spell was broken by widespread shower activity on July 3, 4, 5 and 6. This hot spell following good rainfall would have provided ideal conditions for fungal de- velopment particularly a fungus known to be favored by high temperatures. We believe that circumstances point strongly to the association of Phomopis fungus to the deterioration of cranberry vines under the stress conditions of high temperature, rapid growth, initially high hu- midity and later water stress. What is the answer to the problem? We don't konw. If our analysis- is correct we would expect some more dead vines next spring as development of the fungus in affected vines continues. Because of the build-up of fungus inoculum in the beds, we wc»ild expect a serious outbreak of disease should we have a repeat per- formance of 1966 weather in 1967. It is our considered opin- ion that "air-conditioning" the vines with sprinkler irrigation on exceedingly hot days could be highly beneficial in reducing development of this malady. We have no suggestions for spraying with fungicides for control of this problem. RotiTs Propane Gas. Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 285-3737 • ALUMINUM PIPE Alcoa — Hunter — Reynolds • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS • SERVICE Two qualified mechanics are ready to serve you during normal working hours. 24 hour Emergency Service available for frost nights and similar situations. "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" rWENTY-TWO We Irrigate Fruits & Vegetables In Tlie Free World Anywhere mv rr Ri I! Now! New! All 1967 equipment Is furnished with new TICO pipe, first coupler and pipe formed as a single unit. Simpler, more trouble free. Directly interchangeable with existing TICO and many other makes. Here, Dave deGraff, president of Williamstown, shows part of half million feet of available pipe. FROST control! We supply complete systems immediately from stock, as well as technical knowledge and engineering. There is no waiting. Most of our systems are engineered, financed and installed within 36 hours of the time you phone. Distributors of 28 Nationally Known Lines of Irrigation Equipment and Supplies: Hale, Jaeger, Marlow, Rain Bird, Buckner, Skinner, Ames, Gorman-Rupp, Speedloc, Alcoa Tubing, Tico, Champion, Rain Control, Ireco, Shur-Rain, CMC, Ravit, Mathieson, Pierce, Valley, Perfection, Flexo- Seal, Gould, Myers, Geehn, Carlon Plastics, Thunderbird Irrigation, and B. F. Goodrich Mobile Pipe. Easy financing available through Alcoa. Reconditioned, guaranteed equipment is also available. This equipment can double as a frost control unit effective at temperatures as low as 18°. WHOLESALE & RfliAIL • DESIGN & INSTALLATION ISTOWN AREA CODE 315 964-2214 IRRIGATION CO. WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW YORK TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 18 Several growers have been sprinkling in the Long Beach area for protection against frost injury. To be on the safe side, maybe it is worth the expense of sprinkling to avoid any chance of injury. Several soil tests have been received and fertilizer recom- mendations sent promptly to the growers. This makes it easy to order your required fertili- zer without any guess work. Fertilizing time will be upon you very soon, why don't you test your soil while you have the chance. It pays to be sure. Sample boxes are available at the Long Beach Unit. Maybe it is too early for such activity, but Director Miller wrote and said, "There is noth. ing hke being the early bird." So I arrv rushing to tell you we have set a date, Saturday, June 24, 1967 for the Annual Field Day. Please circle this date on your calendar and do your best to attend. Plan to treat your family to a smoked- baked salmon lunch. The pro- gram for the day will be pub- hshed later. WISCONSIN State Marketing Order The director of the Wiscon- sin State Department of Agri- culture which administers the Wisconsin cranberry marketing order reported that, out of funds collected, $5000 was be- ing allocated to the University of Wisconsin horticulture de- partment for cranberry research and 2500 to the U.S. Weather Bureau for frost warning ser- vice. The marketing order which has been in effect since July 1965 provides an assessment of 24 per barrel of cranberries, amounting to eight or nine thou- sand dollars per year. Frost Some below zero tempera- TWENTY-FOUR tures during the two-week per- iod after February 10th dr()\'C the frost deeper in Wisconsin after only a moderate increase in the two-week period prior to that date. The unusual ar- rangement of the groiuid cover has made it hard to arrive at an average frost depth. The snow cover is very un- even in some areas this year because of the drifting caused by strong winds that accom- panied the snow storms. There is the ice cover or crusts that exist over most of the State. SoniiC of this ice or crusted snow lies on the ground covered snow, other areas have snow, then ice and more snow and some portions have several ice and snow layers. Weather More settled winter weather conditions arrived at the end of January after the unusually changeable period of the pre- vious two weeks. Temperatures averaged slightly above normal during the week Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 with percipitation also a litle above normal. Several areas of light, fluffy snow crossed the state from the northwest depos- iting amounts of 3 to 6 inches in most sections. The week of Feb. 4 to 10 continued near normal both with respect to temperatures and precipitation. Cold, clear weather with temperatures to —30 on the 6th and 7th was offset by milder conditions earlier and later in the week. Low water content snow in amounts of up to a foot fell along the Lake Michigan shore- line on the 5th and 6th with lesser amount elsewhere. Temperatures turned very cold again with readings down in the —35 to —40 degree range in the northwest on the 11th and 12th. Additional light, fluf- fy snow fell in most areas on the 12th. Warmer weather re- turned on the 13th and 14th. Cold winter weather contin- ued during the last two weeks of the month with temperatures below normal in all areas of the state. Minimum temperatures down to 40 below zero were recorded in the northwest on the 12 and unusually cold and windy weather returned on the 24th and 25th. A few mild days with above freezing tem- peratures occurred from the 13th througli the 15th. The snow cover in many northwestern areas was unusu- ally deep and of high water content as the month ended. Wildlife has been experiencing some difficulties and there is concern over pastures where ice and glaze cover is lieavy. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Go. MARSHHELL' WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworlhy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN ^ DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. MFG. of: SPRAY BOOMS GRASS CLIPPERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS Getsinger Retracto Tooth Pickers Dryers DISTR. of: VEE BELTS and PULLEYS SPROCKETS and BEARINGS f ROLLER CHAINS J CONVEYOR BELTING 5 STEEL OUR PRODUCTS Strained Cranberry Sauce Vv'hole Cranberry Sauce Cransweets Diced Cransweets Cranberry Apple Sauce Cranberry-Strawberry Preserves Cranberry-Cherry Preserves Cranberry-Pineapple Preserves Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves Cranberry-Rhubarb Preserves Spiced Cranberries Cranberry Chilli Sauce Cranberry Bar-B-Q Sauce Cranberry Orange Relish Cranberry Vinegar Cranberry Juice Cran-Beri Cran-Vari Cran-Puri Cranberry Puree Cran-Bake Cranberry-Gooseberry Preserves Sliced and Whole Maraschino Cranberries Consumer Size and Bulk Fresh Cranberries Cranberry Products, Inc. EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN rK^^^.et- when You Answer WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 J Some cranberries have a better future than others* Some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to mar- ket and no one ever hears of them. Some years they fetch a pretty good price. And other years ...well, that^s agriculture for you. But, some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to market with Ocean Spray labels on them. They get their pictures taken. They get talked about in magazines and newspapers. And on TV and radio from coast to coast. Over the years, theyVe fetched a better price for their growers than any other cranberry. Every year, people buy more of them than all other cranberries combined. Because, every year. Ocean Spray does more things with more cranberries than anybody else. Ocean spray> FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY, CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA Massachusetts New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon \A/ashingt:on Canada ■ «■ IB U U FRENCH CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE $ « IIM THIS ISSUE APRIL 19B-7 MR. LEWIS TALKS ABOUT OCEAN SPRAY 7 CRANBERRY RED GALL DISEASE 14 WISCONSIN WEED^CHART 22- £00T0 •ssBM ''c^sJiatpHV (QAQQ-a aap^o) 'ss^M Jo 'Apifl -^ BIRECTBBY (or cranlierpy gpoweps -^ The ICHARLES W.HARRIS Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 324-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Attention Bog Owners Why Not Subscribe to CRANBERRIES Magazine It would be Business Inv astment y^#V»V»'»^S».*S»>»^^V« r^«^^«V«V#V#^^#^#V#' .<• Electricity - key to progress In Indusrry as well as the home, electric'fy has been a vital key fo progress. It is now and will conriivje to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever It is n&eded. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOU'ri LOIViSICN PLYMOUTH, rv\ASS. The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberr\ Men Funds flways available for sound loans Complete Banking Service YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLIAMSTOWN IRRIGATION • rXTER NATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 632 Main St. Acuslinet, Mass. WYman 5-0422 L Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - vVa.iehmm, mass. Irrigailcrn Systems i'UM^S SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bog» and Pumps M«ans Satisfaction WAREHAM. MASS Tcl. CY 3-2000 Marcus L. Uronn Scholarship Fund Probably everyone who has raised commercial quantities of cranberries in Massachusetts has heard of Mr. Marcus L. Urann, the founder of Ocean Spray. A very large number of growers knew Mr. Urann per- sonally, knew him as a leader in the cranberry industry, a very able businessman, and an enthusiast for everything that would promote cranberries. Many had the rare good for- tune to know Mr. Urann as a personal friend. It was he who directed the writer's path tow- ard college, and I hereby ack- nowledge my undying gratitude to him for it. Under the terms of Marcus L. Urann's will, a large per- centage of his holdings were set up as a Trust under which certain funds are made avail- able annually to assist the chil- dren of cranberry growers and cranberry workers to- get an education beyond the high school level. The parents of children must live in Plymouth or Barnstable Counties, Massa- chusetts, to be eligible. Schol- arship assistance is available for many types of higher edu- cation, including 2- or 4-year college programs, technical and vocational training, nursing, etc. The Urann Scholarship Com- mittee will review applications from interested students and their parents. The intent of Mr. Urann's trust is that quah- fied children of cranberry grow- ers and cranberry employees should be assisted toward higher education, especially if the high costs of education pre- sent a real barrier to the chil- dren or their parents. Thus the student and his parents must shew a need for help, and the students must show scholastic merit and the desire to go ahead. Mr. Urann loved the "so- getter. I knew Marcus L. Urann as "a grand old man." It is typical, I think, that his last wish should be that of helping his colleagues in the cranberry business with their educational problems. The establishment of this trust was the act of a very generous man. Those inter- ested in further details or in applying for a Urann Scholar- ship may get the necessary ap- plication forms from the guid- ance director of the local high school or from the Urann Schol- arship Fund, P.O. Box 8, Han- son, Mass. 02341. Chester E. Cross Cranberry Experiment Station Lulu Island Grower Reports Wettest Winter \ji a recent communication to this magazine from Mr. Nor- man Holmes in New Westtnin- ster, British Columbia, Canada, he states that the area is ex- panding very rapidly and may be a httle ahead of the Can- adian market. It is expected that there will be about 600 acres planted on Lulu Island. The weather in the area has been very warm and wet this past winter and he said that it was too bad that we could not have been in a position to get some of their surplus rain. It rained almost every day since the first of November and this has been, in fact, the wet- test winter he has seen in that region. Bt/eiver $ load 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WnXrlAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARN ARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 DONT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have . seen the ..•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 One CRANBERRY GROWERS m IN STOCK! 50,000 r. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x^4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x^ 4x5 5x6 6x8 and 3x8 TI^BERS Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Co.nplete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON. MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mass. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-22 J4 C&L Equl/mtent Co. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING FERTILIZING RAKING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Informafion Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 Western Pickers Sales. I'nrts (iiid Repairs .'1 /([/lorirr'd Acjcnt ORDER NOW J. K. RKALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenoe Wareham. Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW >tS Of '•' M t»»^ I J. W. Hurley Co. | i • FUEL OIL I Water White KEROSENE For BOGS j — j I — i j i i i (METERED TRUCKS) I 24-honr Fuel Oil Service | j Telephone 295-0024 | I 341 Main St. WAREHAM CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ABC UTIlin '^:U^'fU a-: W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CR-1 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. Two Mass. Cranberry Station I Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension crianberry specialist: Personals the sEuce and juice of a number data "Prof. Bill Tomlinsoii lias an of cranberry varieties and how tion. article published in tjie March these characteristics vary from tence issue of the Annals of the En- tomological Society of America. The title is "A Color Varient of Cranberry Fruitworm, Acro- hmis vaccina, and Host Records of Acrobasis amplexcUu." This paper reports on cranberr\' fruitworm mcths that have darker colored wing^ tlian the typical fruitworm motlis. Re- prints of this paper are a\'aila- ble. Dr. Bert Zuckcrman, (he au- thor and several others ha\e published a paper in the Pro. ceedings of the American Society for Horticultiu'al Science, Volume 89, 1966. The title is "Pigment and Viscositx' bog to bog. Reprints of this paper are available. Club Meetings The March series of cranberr\ club meetings were held at Kingston on March 14, Roches- ter, March 15 and Barnstable March 16. Dr. Chester Cross discussed "Prospect^ for 1967," in which he outlined weather factors influencing the potential crop. Dr. Robert Devlin's topic was "Growtli Hormone^ and Herbicide Tests." Bob gave the preliminary results of his tests of \'arious weed killers and the effects of gibberellic acid on cranberry fruit set. Prof. Wil- liam Tomlinson discussed "In- on "Pesticide Inxestiga- ^^V.^ talked on the persis- of casoron in bog soils and parathi(m residues in drain, age water. The author gave "The effects of \\'eed Killers on Cranberries," in which data was presented on the rooting of cranberry cuttings from vines treated with casoron and chloro-IPC and the effect of chloro-lP(> on \ields related to flood and sprinkler fiost pro- tection. The clubs elected officers for the new^ season. The South Shore Club in Kingston re- elected Larr\^ Cole, president, Alden Alberghini, \'ice president and Bob Alberghini, secretary- treasurer. The Southeastern Massachusetts Club elected Dave Mann, president, John of Juice and Sauce of Se\eral sect Control." Bill's talk Cranberry Varieties." This is a be printed in next month "s issue Decas, vice president and Rus- report on differences in red of Cranberries. Dr. Charles sell Hiller, secretar\ -treasurer color and pectin contents of Miller presented some of his * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE OUR BUSINESS More than 20 years experience in design and layout of AMES SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. We are available to plan your sprinkler system for both frost control and irrigation. We guarantee the correct pressure so necessary for the best sprinkler operation. Our quotations are for complete systems including suction line, pump (Hale, Marlow, Gould), AMES UTILITY main, AMES quick connecting adapters, plastic pipe, bronze fittings and Rainbird sprinklers. A note from Rainbird sprinklers issued March 18, 1966 . . . 1. Uniformity of application improves with length of application. 2. Two nozzle sprinklers improve uniformity of application when lateral spacing exceeds the radius of coverage of the sprinkler. 3. Pressure ranges for best operation of sprinklers: 1/8" nozzle and smaller — 50 psi. 9/64" to 11/64" nozzle — 55 to 60 psi. 3/16" to 7/32" nozzle — 60 to 65 psi. 1/4" to 9/32" nozzle — 65 to 70 psi. 4. For frost protection increase all nozzle pressure by 10 psi. Rainbird sprinkler charts are available for asking. CHARLES W. HARRIS CO., INC. north dighton, mass. 824-5607 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Three ^1> »^ We Irrigate Fruits & Vegetables Any wliere In The Free World T J r. Now! New! All 1967 equipment is furnished with new TICO pipe, first coupler and pipe formed as o single unit. Simpler, more trouble free. Directly interchangeable with existing TICO and many other mokes. Here, Dove deGraff, president of Williamstown, shows port of half million feet of Qvoiloble pipe. FROST CONTROLl We supply complete systems immediately from stock, as well as technical knowledge and engineering. There is no waiting. Most of our systems are engineered, financed and installed within 36 hours of the time you phone. Distributors of 28 Nationally Known Lines of Irrigation Equipment and Supplies: Hale, Jaeger, Marlow, Rain Bird, Buckner, Skinner, Ames, Gorman-Rupp, Speedloc, Alcoa Tubing, Tico, Champion, Rain Control, Ireco, Shur-Rain, CMC, Ravit, Mathieson, Pierce, Valley, Perfection, Flexo- Seal, Gould, Myers, Geehn, Carlon Plastics, Thunderbird Irrigation, and B. F. Goodrich Mobile Pipe. Easy financing available through Alcoa. Reconditioned, guaranteed equipment is also available. This equipment can double as a frost control unit effective at temperatures as low as 18°. WHOLESALE & RETAIL DESIGN & INSTALLATION AREA CODE 315 964-2214 IRRIGATION CO. WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW YORK Four ISSUE OF APRIL 1967 / VOL. 31— NO. 12 MAN AND HIS WORLD — EXPO '67 Perhaps the most publicized event of 1967, at least until now, has been the International Exhibition of 1967 — better known as Expo 67 — to be held in Montreal, Canada from April 28 through October 27, 1967. If all indications are correct, this promises to be one of the most spectacular happenings of the century. The theme "Man and his World" is taken from the title of a book by the French author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Ex- purgy. Expo 67 will have five subthemes: Man the Explorer, Man the Creator, Man the Producer, Man and the Community and Man the Provider. In each of the theme pavilions you'll see dramatic visual presen- tations of the effects of environment on man, and his efforts to change that environ- ment to realize his aspirations. Two exhibits should be of particular in- terest to cranberry growers. The internat- ional food exhibit in which will be shown the foods of the world. Each country rep- resented, and there are 70 of them, will feature the preparation of its native dishes. Menus will be shown of the typical meals of the countries. One will be able to see and learn of exotic foods as well as substi- tute dishes prepared in the more depressed countries of our world. The other exhibit of notable interest to our readers would be the great agricultural exhibit, part of the Man the Provider theme, will include the Sun Acre of growing crops, an automated egg factory, a dairy herd and displays showing soil management, ir- rigation and fertility. Obviously there is much more to be seen by the visitor to Expo 67 — more, it is said, than one will be able to see during the average visit. Certainly we in the United States are familiar with fairs for we are the area where state and county fairs were origi- nated. We are not trying to compare our county and state fairs with Expo 67, but Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall nt Ware-h.im. Ma>- Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jefsey there is an analogy between the two. When we go to the "county Fair" we do so first to enjoy ourselves, secondly, and perhaps the most important reason to some of us, is to learn something. Much can be learned from our county and state fairs — much can be learned from Expo 67. It has long been said that we should "see America first." This year we are invited to see America first while travelling to Can- ada to Expo 67. Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. Five spring tonic for cranberry yields: Chloro IPC Herbicide before bud-break. Right now, while established plants are dormant, you can protect your cranberries against early weed competition. A treat- ment before bud-break with Chloro IPC selective herbicide stops germinating weeds and grasses such as annual bluegrass, bentgrass, bluejoint grass, dodder, horsetail, loosestrife, rushes (Juncus), sickle grass, turkeyfoot grass and velvet- grass. In Massachusetts, con- sult your Extension Service Cranberry Weed Control Chart. Once its work is done, PPG Chloro IPC breaks down with rising temperatures. This elimi- nates problems of build-up in soil or carryover. Chloro IPC also shows a broad margin of tolerance to cranberry plants. Uniform, hard granules of 20% Granular Chloro IPC are easy to measure- and apply with air or ground equipment. Check your local extension service or supplier for more complete information or write Department 7713, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Chem- ical Division, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. S ix Chemicals INDUSTRIES Edwin F. Lewis Edwin F. Lewis is Senior Vice- President in charge of neto production development, mar- keting arul research and de- velopment for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Prior to join- ing Ocean Spray, Mr. Lewis was associated with Young i~ Ruhi-cam, Inc., during tchich time he served as Vice-Presi- derrt and Account Supervisor. Following is part one of a two part speech delivered by Mr. Lewis on aspects of To- tal Marketing. Conclusion will be printed in the May issue. EDWIN F. LEWIS SPEAKS ON TOTAL MARKETING This presentation is about new product marketing at Ocean Spray. New product acti- vity can't and doesn't exist in limbo. It is part of the total in- tegrated marketing operation for our company. Therefore, to un- derstand our new product acti- \ity, it is necessary to under- stand our total structure and complete marketing program. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., is a growers' marketing co- operative. The common shares, of the corporation are owned by approximately 1,000 cran- berry growers. Ocean Spray re- quires its members to own one share of common stock for every four barrels of cranberries de- livered to the cooperati\'e based on the growers' three-year aver, age plus or minus iO%. A barrel of cranberries weighs 100 lbs. The grower-member is required to deliver all of his crop to Ocean Spray and his growing practices insofar as fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides, etc., are losely supervised by the co. operative. With that brief background, I would like to tell you what we have done at Ocean Spray in the past four years. Particu- larly, how we have expanded some old established markets and penetrated some new ones. The cranberry industry has been plaqued for years with an over-supply situation and a widely fluctuating return to growers for their raw products. There had been no stability in this business.. Returns to grow- ers had fluctuated prior to> the present management from a high of $35 per barrel in 1946 to a low of $8 per barrel in 1962. When the present manage- ment team took over at Ocean Spray approximately four vears ago, we did not need a high- priced, marketing consultant to tell us that we had a sick com- pan)' on cur hands. We care- fully reviewed, analyzed and observed all of the symptoms of this cooperative before chart- ing a course of action. In our study and observations, we found two assets of tremendous value. 1. A national brand trade- mark with high consumer awareness. This is something that very few marketing coop- eratives own. I need not point out to you the value of a con- sumer accepted national brand trademark. We are all aware of how even the major chain stores strive vahantly to establish brand names for their private label merchandise. Your most successful California coopera- tives are those with a well re- spected trademark. These people well understand the value of a brand name. 2. The second item of sub- stantial value we found was that Ocean Spray growers controlled an 80% share of the marketable crop. This provided us with real Continued on Page 10 Seven IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT For frost control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manv///e Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME ^V/' and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Ave. Plymouth, Mass. (716-6048) Larchmont Eng. Rep. FOR SALE H. R. BAILEY COMPANY, Manufacturer of Cranberry Machinery and Equipment Since 1900. Stock, machinery, equip- ment, land and buildings (no cranberry bogs). Address all inquiries to: ATTY. ALBERT T. MADDIGAN 111 Center Street Mlddleboro, Mass. 02346 Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Service P.O. Box 429 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Phone 423-4871 Wisconsin Distributor for Casoron®G-4 granules IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEE YOUR MILLER DEALER or MILLER FIELDMAN for CASORON* MILLER PRODUCTS CO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DIVISION W. R. GRACE & CO. 7737 N. E. Killingsworth Portland, Oregon 97218 ► CASORON ® IS AVAILABLE IN MASSACHUSETTS from R. F. MORSE & SON West Wareham Tel. 295-1553 Eight CASORON DICHLOBENIL WEED & GRASS KILLER A Research Discovery ol N V PHILIPS DUPHAR US Pdt No. 3,0?/.Z18 It takes a merciless weed killer to wipe out ruthless perennial weeds. CASORON G-4 granules is the way to wipe out cranberry-choking weeds. It polishes oft perennial and certain annual weeds and grasses before they spring up to rob your cranberries of available soil moisture and valuable nutrients. Yet as devastating as CASORON is to weeds, it won't hurt your cranberries. Just use CASORON right now. You'll have no weeds, no labor problems. CASORON controls heavy, crop-choking strands of weeds but it is also economical for use when only a few weeds are present. Get CASORON G-4 at your supplier. If you don't know who he is, write us. We'll tell you and send complete, illustrated information on CASORON. Use CASORON. The merciless weed killer that's murder to weeds. CASORON -approved for bearing and non bearing fruit, nursery ornamentals, citrus nurseries, cranberries and alfalfa. blood for our cooperative. In our analysis and market research, we found these items of major concern: 1. The consumer's ideas and usage of cranberries were old fashioned and holiday-oriented. 2. The consumption of cran- berries on a per capita basis was static. 3. There was keen price com. markeeting cooperative is to petition with the independent market its members' crops at a producers. Cranberries were fair market price. households was to offer a whole new famil\ of crauberrx -l)ased or craiiberrv -ingredient produc-ts \\ith a more inodcin image. I'sing our national brand trade- mark w^itli its high consumer a\\areness, this is the direction we took. we in minute aspects of specified time 4. To understand detail the financial the company. 5. Not to direct or interfere with Nhinagement as to how it achieves the company's goals. Mone\' management has been tightened so we properly handli' our cash flow and borrow onl\' when necessary. The primary objectixe of a being marketed as a commodity on price. 4. The Ocean Spray consumer franchise was weakening be- cause advertising and promotion dollars were being used pri- marily to combat the price com. petition. 5. The national cranberr\' crop was shrinking due to <\v- clining growers' returns and rising cost of production. 6. A weak and practicalK- non-existent research and de- velopment department. 7. Some weak staff members in critical areas of responsibil- ity. 8. Lack of harmony on the Board of Directors and friction with Management. 9. Inadequate money man- agement. The new management souglit to correct (\ich of these items of major concern. Ob\iousl\, Ten Thijj objectix'c can be accom- plished in a number of ways — one is to restrict crop produc- tion to the market demand — thereby holding prices up; this we didn't even consider for it is unnatural and contrary to the best interest of the growers and th(» economy. The second way is to increase consumer con- t;umption and usage of our pro- duct so as to broaden the mar- ket. This is the direction wf chose at Ocean Sjira) . From our consumer research we learned that cranberr\" usage among younger households was at a much lower l(>\el than in the older households. A part of this was due to changing diets and food habit.s, and the tendenc) on the part of the voimg people to be less tied to tradition. One of the ()b\i()us ways to aj^peal to a broader market is to in- crease consumption in \<)nng(M- IIa\ing si't onr cours( looked fil•^t at the existing ])r()- duct line for possible growth. It was \'er\- obxious that we had to maintain and, if possible, current products Sprav had in the market place. Only by maintain, ing our current market position could we take our second step. VoY the second step, we set in motion a program with the ob- jectix'c of developing new prod- ucts; which had the following characteristics. )e specialt)' be products high (juality 1. They were to 1 grocery products. 2. They were to in keeping w ith the standards of Ocean Spray. 3. They were to be products built on a consumer franchise giving us a uni(|ue and com- petitive consumer image. 4. They were to reduce the seasonal fluctuation of our sales insofar as possible. 5. They were to use produc- tion facilities on a xear-round basis to gain maximum use of all capital equipment. 6. They were to gi\e longer profit margins which are sO nee. (>ssary in the establishment of a consumer franchise. Looking at the established line of products — whole berry cranberr\' sauce, jellied sauce and fresh cranberries, it was obxious that to increase margins on these long-established pro- ducts, major changes in their marketing was indicated. To expeilite the program, we insti- tuted clianges in both the Re- search and Sales Departments. If there is one attribute more inii)ortant in marketing than a (inestioniug mind. 1 don t know- it. In fact, to (juestion the ac- cepted may be more important than questioning the less obvi- ous. Cranberry sauce had been made to a standard practically since the Pilgrim Fathers learned about this native Ameri- can fruit from the Indians; how- ever, our newl)' staffed research! and development department reformulated Cranberry sauce and came up with an improved product. This new formula in- cludes use of a by-product of our processed cranberries. This change increased our case yield per barrel of fruit by 25%. With increased returns as- sured in processing, we made changes in the marketing setup. In analyzing advertising and promotion expenditures for cranberry sauce, we found $15,500,000 spent for advertis- ing and promotion for the five year period 1958 to 1963 while case sales decreased 280,000 cases. Heavy promotion expendi- tures had been made in the fall to load the trade. In our judg- ment the retailer will buy and promote a seasonal demand item like cranberries at Thanks, giving and Christmas whether the manufacturer supports him or not. Substantial advertising expenditures for cranberry sauce in the previous five years had been on a year-round basis in an effort to break the tradi- tion-bound product usage at holidav times. The advertising, which wa^ primarily print, was directed to serving suggestions of cranberry sauces in salads, desserts, ice cream toppings and with all kinds of meats — all of this effort was to no avail. We drastically reduced the promotion funds in support of the product particularly in the early fall. Advertising was re- duced to reminder advertising at only the traditional holiday seasons. These changes pro- vided substantial funds to dix^ert to new product work. They paid for the cost of an expanded Research and Development De- partment. They permit the im- portant new product work to start without taking dollars from growers' returns. We have done some other things with the old established products. 1. We redesigned the labels in order to strengthen the pro- duct identification and impact at retail. 2. The package for fresh fruit was redesigned and the sales organization wa^ strengthened. Along with reorganizing our fresh fruit selling operation, we completely reorganized our pro- cess product sales department. Ocean Spray sales territories were realigned to correspond to the Nielseen marketing areas. Ocean Spray had been a Nielsen subscriber for years, but t|ie reports were not adequately used, since the broker areas and sales regions did not correspond to Nielsen reporting areas. We can now correct distribu- tion, out-of-stock and poor shelf position very promptly. Sales statistics are now compiled im- mediately by computer and all sales analysis can be quickly prepared for management de- cision and action. We have turned around the sales decline on these old established pro- ducts. The full sales story is part ol another phase on which I'll report later. When the new management took over, there was one new product in test market — Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail. This product wais being adver- tised regiOiially on radio only and was thought to have limited consumer appeal. In order to determine more definitely the products potent al, consumer product placeme.it- tests and other market research studies were conducted. As a result of these tests we . . . 1. Reformulated ' product to increase consumer acceptance. 2. Redesigned the package and label to: (a) Make the product more convenient for the con- sumer to physically handle. (b) Increase the product identification and impact at retail. 3. Prompted by our market research, we developed new advertising and conducted re- search to evaluate it. 4. Finally, we took the pro- duct into national distribution in September, 1963, and we have enjoyed substantial suc- cess. Sales increased approximately 200% the first year of national distribution. At the close of the 1966 fiscal year, Cranberry Juice Cocktail sales represented $16 million or 32% of our total sales volurrie. Distribution is now at the 95% level of all commodity distribution nationally. Since that time, we have in- troduced nationally a 48-ounce size of Cranberry Juice Cocktail, and have also sold in nationally ( sic ) the pint and quart cocktail in a low calorie form. All three of these have gained substantial national distribution and are contributing to the growth in total cocktail volume, and to Ocean Spray's share of the fruit and vegetable juice market. Advertising and promotion ex- penditures have been substan- tial since the fall of 1963 when cranberry juice cocktail was taken national. We now spend in excess of $3 milhon a year to advertise this product on a national basis. Initially, our advertising dol- lars were spent in daytime tele- vision and periodic spot tele- vision flights. The majority of the spots were in day and fringe- time periods. This was done in order to reach a maxi- mum number of housewives best fitting the product profile as determined by our research. Continued on Fage 13 El-even Coville Memorial Planned by Friends Former associates and friends have joined informally to com- memorate the 100th anniversary of the birth, March 23, 1867, of a distinguished botanist who "tamed" the wild blueberry and worked for over 30 years to have the National Arboretum established. The Frederick V. Coville Centennial Group is conduct- ing no fund drive and holding no formal meetings, but is gently encouraging recognition of the accomplishments of the late Dr. Coville. Dr. Coville served for 49 years in the Department of Ag- riculture, and was its chief bot- anist from 1893 until his death in 1937. He was also curator of the National Herbarium and acting director of the then fledgling arboretum. One phase of the centennial group's efforts will come up for consideration at the April 24 meeting of the Advisory Council on the Arboretum, when the council takes up a proposal for designating a per- manent memorial there. Organizations Notified Frederic P. Lee, chairman of the council, said a Coville me- morial will be considered, pos- sibly along with policies to gov- ern memorials generally at the arboretum, for recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture. The centennial group also is sending information on the centenary to the various or- ganizations in which Dr. Co- ville was acti\'e. Possibly his best publicly known achievement was the "taming," as he put it, of the wild blueberry. A vignette in January's Cos- mos Club Bulletin by F. C. Brown and Arthur W. Palmer said Dr. Coville's domestica- tion and improvement of the native blueberry gave the Northeast and the Pacific North- west a new horticultural crop now worth $15 to $20 million annually to the growers. Campaigned for Arboretum Less well known, his admir- ers note, is his work for the ar- boretum, established in 1929. The United States was one of the last progressive countries to establish a government-owned arboretum, and even then it re- quired the concentrated efforts of a small but determined group to get Congress to act. Among those pressing the need along with Dr. Coville were the late Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, whose husband was for many years president of the Evening Star Newspaper Co., and Frederic A. Delano. As a botanist. Dr. Coville contributed nearly 175 profes- sional papers and publications. He became a recognized au- thority On the North American rushes, wild currants and blue- berries. Among many ether con- tributions, he helped reduce confusion in botanical definit- ions and plant names. He had a lifelong interest in desert botany, and his "Bot- any of the Death Valley Ex- pedition" was acclaimed a clas- sic study. He described and named many plants found in Alaska. First Herbarium Curator He helped establish the Nat- ional Herbarium in 1894, a vmion of the herbaria of the Agricultural Department and Smithsonian Institution, and was its first curator. He strongly assisted setting up Agriculture's Seed Laboratory. Dr. Coville served from 1920 until 1937 as chairman of the National Geographic Society's research committee. He was president of the Bio- logical Society of Washington in 1899-1900, of the Botanical Society of America in 1903-04, of the Washington Academy of Sciences in 1912, of the Cosmos Club in 1915, of the Washington Biologists' Field Club in 1919- 21, and of the Arts Club of Washington in 1927-29. In 1902 he was vice president of tbe American Association for the Advancement of Science, and in 1"931 received the Geo. Robert White Medal of Honor from the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society for his work on blueberries. George Wash- ington University made him an honorary doctor of science in 1921. VOLTA OIL CO. Distributor of the Famous TEXACO WATER WHITE KEROSENE For your Bog STODDARD SOLVENT Tel. 746-1340 Route 44, Samoset St. Plymouth, Mass. Twel ve TOTAL MARKETING Continued from Page 11 Advertising weight ha<^ in- creased during the last three years with increasingly more emphasis on nighttime televi- sion to reach the full family unit; this action was taken based on the findings of succes- sive research flights conducted yearly since 1963 for cranberry juice cocktail. Each of these research flights, incidentally, was conducted with a national probability sam. pie. Thus, the data obtained each successive year, from 1962 through 1965, are comparable. To he concluded next month i GASOLINE I MOTOR OILS STODDARD SOLVENT (Available Year Round) WATER WHITE KEROSENE DIESEL FUELS FUEL OIL 866-4545 Central Heating CARVER, MASS. Thunder Lake Reports... rTomahawk (Wis.) Cranberry Company expects to tile about six acres this spring. The beds are 100 ft. wide and about 1,4(M) ft. long and will have tile down the center and along botli sides. The method may eliminate the ditches, as all the marsli there is under sprinkler and tile will do the job. As far as the drain- age is concerned, there is little use for the ditches to carry flooding water. Thunder Lake will increase the number of varieties it has commercially to about 45 this spring and we will try to .see how some of these new var- ieties work out, as well as .some of the older ones. Right now, it appears that Pilgrims and Stevens are the best possibilities in Wisconsin. Another reason for interest in having so many varieties is that some of the Wisconsin growers may want to try some Continued on Page 15 NOW IS THE TIME TO FIRM UP YOUR RCA LINE OF CREDIT A visit to your PCA OFFICE may well be the most profitable move you make all year ! Production Credit Associations MAUSTON MEDFORD WAUSAU TOMAH ANTIGO MARSHFIELD STEVENS POINT BLACK RIVER FALLS NEILLSVILLE Intermediate Term Loans for Productive Purposes Made To Responsible Farmers Thi rteen CONTROL OF HEjD'GALlL OF CRANBERRY bij KENNETH ROCHEFORT and B. M. ZUCKERMAN University of Massachusetts, Cranberry Experiment Station, East Wareham Red-gall disease occasionally causes severe economic losses. The disease stems from spores of the fungus Synchyirium vac- cina, which are spread by water to attack the stem leaves and fruit of the cranberry. Small, red galls are formed as a result of infection, frequently killing the flowers before the fruit is set (Figure 1). There i& an indication that these galls may also inhibit berry growth, since where several galls occur close together, an indentation occurs in the berry surface. Infected berries do not make satisfactory fresh fruit. The total effect of red-gall on a bog is quite deceiving, as infection is usually spotty. Low, wet areas are more prone to infection than higher, dry areas. Generally small, heavily infec- ted areas are scattered through- out the bog. Since free water is necessary for transfer of the disease, red-gall can be readily controlled through the installa- tion of sprinklers or a reduction in the number of floods. In 1965, fungicides were used on test plots in infected areas to determine their effectiveness in controlling the disease. Un- fortunatelv, the area chosen s;uffered little infection and a valid evaluation could not be made. The dry weather and infrequent use oi water for frost protection that year ham- pered development of the di- sease. However, a good indica- tion of control by fungicides was evident in a 20-foot wide swath along an irrigation ditch running through the control plots and plots on wdiich two applications of maneb or Bor- deaux mixture had been ap- plied. Berry infection was* re- duced by both maneb and Bor- deaux mixture. Plots which re- ceived one application of the fungicides and controls had no infection, therefore no evalua- tion of these was possible. In 1966, the same fungicide combinations were retest'cd. A low area, generally wetter than the rest of the bog was chosen, and two plots ten thousand square feet each laid out. Equal areas at the end of each plot were used as controls. Each plot received a fungicide application in mid-April, and four weeks later a second spray was ap- plied to one-half of each plot. Bordeaux mixture was applied at a rate of 20 pounds copper sulphate, 8 pounds lime/acre and maneb at a 12-lb/acre rate. The plots were examined in late August. Six one - foot square random samples were taken within each plot. Infec- tion, though light, was well dis. tributed throughout tji^e plots. Table 1 gives the results of these experiments. With both chemicals, better control was obtained in the plots that re- ceived two applications. Under conditions where water management needs cannot be met either through reduction of floods or installation of sprinklers, the use of fungicides is recommended. From the re- sults of 1965 and 1966 experi- ments, two applications of Bor- deaux mixture or maneb about one month apart at the afore- mentioned dosages will reduce the incidence of red gall. RESULTS OF FIELD TRIALS ON PAGE 18 Fi'^^(i'«i»'(>-^i»n-^^()^^'1^»-(l-^^()-^H»-«^(>«i^c> ^^( ) ^^(>-^^(>-« Orders Must Be Placed by August 20 ^399°° $100 Down- Balance Due October 31 carlson mfg. KINGSTON, MASS. • 2500 lb. Capacity i I i i i i i 35 Picking Bags | L # 35 Picking Boxes i • Platform Area: 48 x 78 inches. Engine — /]_ h.p. Briggs & Stratton with Reduction Unit. Tires — 800:6 - 10 inches wide - 18 inches diameter - 1000 lbs. capacuy per tire with only 20 lbs. of air pressure. Frame — 21/4" square tubing Vs" wall thickness. Axles — 1" round cold roll. Tiller — operated tricycle arrangement for ease of reversing and to minimize scuffing. Unit is shown backing up a 5' incline on one of our 16' ramps that can be erected by one man. Average load by bog operators is 25 boxes. I Fi fteen MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued jrom Page 3 The Cape Cod Club elected Raymond Thatcher, president, Mr. Ryder, vice president, Mrs. Hollidge, secretary and Victor Adams, treasurer. Frost Service The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association is again sponsoring the telephone frost warning service. The telephone answering systems at the Cran- berry Station will also be in operation again this season. The number for the answering sys- tem is 295-2696 and is not listed in the telephone directory, being intended only for use of the cranberry growers. The radio stations will supplement the above services and are listed below. Dial Station Place A.M. F.M. Afternoon Eveninfi WEEI Boston 590 k. 103.3 mg. 2:00 9:00 WBZ Boston 1030 k. 92.9 mg. 2:30 9:00 WPLM Plymouth 1390 k. 99.1 mg. 2:30 9:30 WOCB W. Yarmouth 1240 k. 94.3 mg. 3:00 9:30 WBSM New Bedford 1420 k. 97.3 mg. 3:30 9:00 The keeping quality prospect at this time is only fair. There are only 3 points of a possible 10 which favor good-keeping next fall. Cooler and/or drier weather in April and May could brighten the prospect by June. The holding of late-water would improve the keeping quahty where it is used. Weather March was a very cold month averaging about 4 degrees a day below normal. The average temperature at East Wareham was 30.5 degrees and from our records only March 1960, with 30.1 degrees, waj^ colder. We had a minimum of an even 0 degrees on March 19, this is the coldest for the date on record at the Cranberry Station but we have recorded a -5 degrees on March 6, 1948 and a -1 de- gree on March 4, 19.50. Precipitation totalled 5.60 inches which is -8 of an inch above average. We are only 2 inches below the average for 1967 so far. Snowfall was 18.7 inches for the month, far above average but not a record. Rolw's Propane Gas. Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, AAASS. 285-3737 ALUMINUM PIPE • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS SERVE YOUR HALE PUMPS IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, less down time and quick, easy servicing. "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" 40FW.A medium-size centrifugal pumping unit with a wide range of volumes and pressures. Pumps up to 600- GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid ortrailer mounted. S ixteen fjD m ft^I^p WASHINGTON The cranberry growers of Washington were saddened to hear of the recent death of Chirence Hall. He visited our station and area a few years ago and Mr. Shawa recalls what a fine man he was, and has con- tribution to the industry as a whole. Cranberry Club Meets Dr. Doughty spoke at the February meeting of the Long Beach Cranberry Club and the Grayland-North Beach growers meeting giving the extended re- search on Cold Injury to Cran- berries. Dr. Folke Johnson was the speaker for the Si arch meet- ing of these two groups with his topic Fungus diseases. There is a new bulletin No. 675 en- titled 'Tungi Found on Erica- ceae in the Pacific Coastal Area" by Dr.'s Maksis Eglitis, Charles J. Gould and Folke Johnson, available through the Washing- ton Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin Department. This publication includes iden- tification of specimens obtained from economially important wild or cultivated rhododendrons Attention Growers ! ! for your Spring weed control we offer water white kerosene "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 blueberries, cranberries and the two main "native" crops picked for florists' use: salal and huck- leberry. Weather March temperature was about normal for our area with a high of 54 degrees for the period. The growers had seven days of below freezing recordings dur- ing the first thirteen days of the month and most sprinkled for protection from frost injiu\ . Precipitation was 11.47 inches bringing the total to date to 43- 24 inches which is 11.84 inches more than the 1966 total to date of 31.40 inches. Charts 1967 Cranberry Insect and Disease control Program Charts were sent out with the Febru- ary issue of the Cranberry Vine. The Chemical Weed Control in Cranberries Chart will be mailed with the April issue of tiie Cranberry Vine. There is a supply of both ("f these charts still available at the Station. Anx'one \\'ho needs one should send a rc(juest. Dr. Robins New Director Dr. |()hii S. i^obius has been named director of research for the Washington State Univer- sit\ Clollege of Agriculture. He succeeds Dr. Mark T. Buchan- an who has resigned to accept a new 1\ -created post as coor- dinator of agricultural experi- ment stations in the western states. Dr. Robins has been serving as superintendent of the hrigated Agriculture Re- search and Extension Center, Prosser, Washington. Dr. l-lobbins promotion as head of agricultiual work throughout the state becomes effecti\e immediately. His head- quarters will be on the Pull- man campus. NEW JERSEY March was cold and wet. Extremes of cold and warm temperatures were destructive to peaches, apples and straw- berries but little damage has been found in blueberries. Max- imum temperatures of 72 and R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEAAAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 Seventeen CONTROL OF RED GALL OF CRANBERRY Continued from Page 14 Table 1. Results of field trials of fungicides for control of ihc red '^all disease Treatment No. of applications Total No. of infections' Bordeaux mixture 1 2 Adjacent control areas 230 52 256 Maneb Adjacent control areas 1 2 311 56 116 -Each fi gure represents the total number of shoots or ber- ries within a six square foot area that had one or more galls ^so) Kerosene So/venf Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE Aina^fmt^^ INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 74 degrees on March 10th and 11th, followed by minimums of 8 and 3 below zero in se\- eral blueberry fields a few da}s later, on March 8th and March 9th were destructive to buds as well as wood of peaches and to the crowns of straw- berries. Since all of the cran- berry bogs in New Jersey were Hooded at the time ther(> was no damage on cranberries. The temperature for the month averaged out 38.6 de- grees colder than normal. There were thirteen days of rain with a total of 5.61 inches, or 1.86 inches above normal. Five of these rains were mixed with snow and the total snow accumulation for the month was 6.3. For the first tliree months of 1967 the rainfall to- taled 9.99 inches, just .06 above normal. Continued on Taae 24 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. Elmer A. Haines Elmer A. Haines, a Pember- ton, N.J. borough councilman for 20 years passed awa\' at his home recently following a lengthy illness. He was 49. A veteran of World \\'ar II, he was a member of Pemberton Lodge 199, AF&AM, an exempt member of Pemberton Good- will Fire Company, past presi- dent of the Pemberton Rotary Club and huntmaster of the Red Stag Sportsman Club for 20 years. He was also a mem- ber of the Pemberton Borough Board of Education and was on the board of the Pemberton Methodist Church. Mr. Haines was the brother of Haines, prominent New cranberry grower. Isaiah Jersey «=cti&itij=srss33ra=i£=it=a:=a=^^ READ CRANBERRIES a=sj=sca»t=arit=s&:st=ari!=iMcacas=ic E ighteen $50 AlC Scholarships Offered to 4~H Members Fifty outstanding 4-H b()\\s and girls, one from each state, may be selected by June 15 In educational and cooperatixc leaders as $50 4-H scholarship winners who will participate next August 6-9 when the 39tli vSummer Session on farm bus- iness of the American Institute of Cooperation is held at Pur- due Universit)', Lafayette, Ind. One of the scholarship win- ners will become co-chairman of the 1968 Youth AIC summer session at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va., it wa^ announced by J. K. Stern, Pres- ident of the farm educational and research organization. "Mary Lou Brooks of Owens- boro, Ky., one of the 1966 4-II scholarship winners has been named co-chairman cf the 1967 Youth Session, which more thai 1,000 rural youth and younj. farmers from all over the country will attend," Mr. Stern said. "Mary Lou, the first Ken- tuckian to be co-chairman of the youth sessions, is an honor student at Owensboro High School. She was 4-H area dem- onstration champion in 1965 and 4-H area speech champion in 1965. She was Daviess County Farm Bureau Queen and talent winner in 1965 and 1966." "Objective of the special award in each state for 4-fI members and groups is to rec- ognize their efforts in learning about the ways we do busin(\ss in America and particularh' co- operative business organizations. "Bob Pinches, Program Lead, er, 4-H and Youth DexelopmcMit, Federal Extension Serxice, U.S. D.A., is working with Walter Jacoby, AIC Youth Education Director, on the program for 4-H participation." WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC TROPIC BREEZE WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole crew required for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable rev^ord foi' operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. 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Knapton Plymouth Rubber Co., Inc. Revere Street Canton, Mass. 02021 828-0220 Insecticides and fungicides are very much needed in the food pro- duction program of this country. Without these chemicals being used it would be impossible lor enough food to be produced in this country to feed all of its citizens. Chem - cals used on food crops are closely screened by the Pure Food and Drug Administration and their use is carefully supervised by the same organization. BOGS FOR SALE Duxbury, Mass., 81 acres, 13 bogs in all, ranging from poor to fair. Unlimited water sup- ply, good sand, 2 pumps, new sander, new Furford picker, Some sections picked last year. Financing available. Priced to sell fast. Call 617—826-2700 Graham Realty 711 Washington St. Hanover, Mass. PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sond ond Service fhof Sotisfy . . . Coll Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modern plant serving South Shore and Cape Cod. Telephones 585-3355 - 585-3366 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS Twenty olBiruai^y Mrs. Lawrence Dana Mrs. Lawrence Dana, 65, 1310 13th Avenue S., Wisconsin Rap- ids, Wisconsin, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, following a five weeks' illness. She was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 26 and had undergone surgery. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Kingdon officiating, with burial following at Restlawn Memorial Park. She was treasurer of Dana Machine & Supply, Inc., a com- pany headed by her husband. The former Katheryn Juckett was born at Janesville, Wisjc. July 17, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Juck- ett, and married Lawrence Dana at Woodstall, 111., July 19. 1927. They came to Wiscon- sin Rapids in 1929. Surviving, in addition to her hu.'-lband, are a son, George, Stevens Point; two brothers, Leonard and Leland Juckett, both of Janesville, and three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Yanke, Newberry, Ore.; Mrs. Jos,eph Smith, Janeville and Mrs. Rich- ard Johnson, St. Louis, Mo. Lewis E. Billings Funeral services for Lewis E. BilHngs, a resident of Plympton Massachusetts for 60 years, and a selectman for the last seven and a member of the planning board for 12, were held at the First Congregational Church. Mr. Billings died April 10 at Jordan Hospital at the age of 73. He also had served the town as police chief from 1924 to 1939, highway surveyor from 1925 to 1948, and as fire chief and forest fire warden from 1935 to 1947. His other civic activities in- cluded terms on the school com- mittee, town forest committee, water exploration study com- mittee and as chairman of the town house renovation commit- tee. By occupation, he was a dairy farmer in Plympton since 1912 and for many yearsj was ;• well known cranberry grower. At the time of his death, Mr. Billings was president of the Producersi' Dairy Cooperative of Brockton, a director of the American Dairy Association in Massachusetts and a director of the Plymouth County Farm Bureau and the National Milk Producers Federation. Mr. Billings also was a su- pervisor of the Plymouth County Soil Conservation, a member of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation and a former president of the South Shore Cranberry Club and the Plym- outh County Selective Breed- ing Association, and a trustee of Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture. Born in Weymouth he at- tended Plympton schools and the Plymouth Business School. Mr. Billings is survived by his wife, the former Eleanor Bussiwell; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Phelps of Frederick, Md., and Mrs. Robert Bousquet of Pembroke, and two sisters, Mrs. James Riley of Woods Hole and Mrs. Ruth Nilges of Hudson. OC3 Crawler w/Bucket Engine completely rebuilt. Could use Hopto, etc. or wide track OC3 with or without blade. CARLSON MFG. Kingston, Mass. 585-2409 BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. —MILWAUKEE, WIS. INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT PIPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized — Bituminous Coated — Aluminum Twenty-one 1967 WISCONSIN CHmiCAL WEED CONTROL SUGGESTIONS FOR CRANBERRIES UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN DEP'T OF HORTICULTURE HERBICIDE POUNDS/A ACTUAL HERBICIDE TIME OF APPUCATION WEEDS CONTROLLED REMARKS Dalapon After October 1 Wide leaf grass, soft rush, bunch grass Apply as a spray on non-bearing beds. Do not har\est the following year. Dichlobenil (Casaron) Ferrous (iron) sulfate After harvest and before May 1 Wide range of per- ennial and annual grasses, sedges and broadleaf weeds. Some injury may develop on vines. Do not use on new planting. Use granular formula- tion only. Irrigate after application. 800 April to June Ferns Pack herbicide around fern plants or broadcast on patches. Petroleum solvent (Spirits) 350-500 gal. May Grasses, sedges Broadcast at rates to wet crowns of weed plantf Do not use after buds swell on vines. Do not use when temperatures are high. Same Same Up to June 15 Rice cutgrass, sedges, rushes Apply with undei^rine boom. Do not spray vine tips. Do not let boom drain on beds or spray when temperatures are high. Sodium arsenite Summer Ditch weeds Do not allow material to contact desirable plants. 2,4-D Spring Rice cutgrass, ragweed, beggar ticks Apply as a granular before weed seeds germinate. Weed Rhap 20 is available at present. 2,4-D formula 40 (Dow) 1/3 cup in 4 gal. water Up to blossom time Willows, loosetrife, smartweed, hardhack and other broadleaf species. Use to suppress broadleaf weeds. Wipe on individual weeds. Keep off of vines. FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarte;- centuiy. COMPLl^]TE SYS'FEMS — pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittmgs made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PKDRRSEN Bo.x 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) Twenty-two really the berries for migation BEAD/. solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special IW or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck 4 Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin t, im AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION ) Lansing, Michigan Twen+y-three Cranberry Products Gift House to Reopen Cranberry Products, Eagle River, W'isconsin will open its gift house May 15, in time for the first tourist arrival for the fishing season. The gift house has added a number of new items to those that will be offered and plans are for opening a second gift house soon. Tourists are al- ways looking for something to do and when they get into the cranberry country they look for something to take home to remind them of their visit. For the first time, Cranberrv- Products will be carrying lin- gonberry sauce, for which there is a considerable demand among the Scandanavian people in this area. REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WISCONSIN Continued from Page 18 This is about the time of the year the frost is the deepest but frost penetration this year is not quite as deep as it \\'as a year ago at this tinie. TIumc is a wide variation in frost depths now because of the length of time there has been a snow cover this winter. Frost penetration has bcx'n deep \\n- der roadways and some locali- ties in the north were plagued with frozen water mains. The frost has also been hard on road because of the thawing and hea\ing catised by tlie wide \ariance in temperatures. The snow cover in the stat(> lias gradually been receding nortln\ard with the warm tem- peratines. We ha\(^ much more snow that we did a year ago when the state was prac- tically bare. Twenty-four A minimum temperatinv of —25 degrees occurred on Mar. Sth. Daytime temperatures, as a rule, were pleasantly mild with the increasing powerful sunshine eating into the snow cover. One such day was May. 10 when temperatures rose into the low 60's in the extn^ne south and into the 50's even in some northern areas of the state. The following day a slow- moving cold front sagged southward across the state ac- companied by cloudiness and colder temperatures. The weather was unusually dry during the period with no measurable precipitation fal- ling at most stations. The snow cover in open countiy disap- peared in many southern coun- ties and settled considerably in the north. The run-off oc- curred in an orderly fashion and was slowed by cool night- time temperatures and the ad- vent of colder weather after March 10. Additional snow^ fell during the two week period from Mar. 10 to 24. The snow depths in the state were 1 to 12 inches more than a year ago. The period March 11-16 was cloudy and dry throughout the state. Temperatures remained in a very narrow range, around the freezing point. Some snow sc^ualls occurred on th(^ 16th accompanying a cold front which introduced clear and colder air into the area. Night- time temperatures dropped wc]] below zero over northern and central portions on the 17th and 18th. 'I'he first general precipitation in nearly a month arri\'(Hl on the 20th in the form of wet snow. Heaviest amount of 8 to 12 inches fell in southwes- tern comities. This snow meltcnl rapidly over the next few days as warmer springlike weatluT made its appearance. Tem- peratures o!i the 2.5th rose into the upper 60's or low 70's in the extreme south and into the 5()'s in the north. Scattered light thundershow(TS on the 24th and a steady rain on the 26th assisted in the snow melt. Light Hooding occurred along southwestern streams, but much of the moisture managed to penetrate into the relatively dry subsoil layers as the frost commenced leaving the ground in the south. Over the north- ern half of the state the main runoff is still to come during the coming weeks. The snow cover contains 3 to 7 inches of water in most areas. 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R1^^ k Whe" WISGONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. P O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 -« * H « What mil you get for your cranberries five or ten years from no^v? For a look at the future, take a look at the past. Over the years, Ocean Spray growers have done better than others. It's got nothing to do with boom or zoom. It's a matter of steady growth. Steady growth means financial stability. Financial stabil- ity means security. Security is knowing you'll be doing alright five or ten years from now. Ocean Spray has a history of steady growth. And history has a habit of repeating itself. Ocean spray. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY. CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOL'R GROWING AREA, IVIassachuset:t:s Ne\A/ Jersev XA/isconsin Oregon \A/a5hingt:an Canada PtANT & SOIL SCIENCES LIBIMW CRANBERRIES "^ THE IMATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZIIME LIBRARY mY29m7 UNIVI Watae^ '900 LIFE ON A CRANBERRY BOG AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY 7 MISC. THOUGHTS ON CRANBERRY INSECTS 13 TOTAL MARKETING - Concluded 21 £0010 •seeM '%sde^m (9Z89-G aep^o) ssm J^ '^J^ ^^ BIRECTOBY (DP cranlierpy growers -^ The CHARLES W. HARRIS Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Complete Line of Proven Pesficides and Ferfilizers for your Bog Needs HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Agric. Chemical Representative Purchase St. Middleboro, Mass. Telephone 947-2133 Electricity - key to progress In industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLIAMSTOVVN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 63a Main St. Acushnet, Mass. WYman 5-0422 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouses, Bogf and Pumps Means Satisfaction WAREHAM, MASS Tel. CY 3-2000 F F A Offers $2,000 Awards in Annual AlC Contest For outstanding cooperative farm business activities, four Future Farmers of America Chapters will be selected as na- tional winners to share $2,000 in awards in the annual contest of the AIC, it was announced today by J. K. Stem, President of the Ainerican Institute of and research organization for Cooperation, the educational farmer cooperatives. The awards will be presented at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., Aug. 7, when the Institute holds its Annual Summer Conference. "Supported by State Councils of Farmer Cooperatives, local and regional cooperatives, the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association, and Agri- cultural Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Edu- cation, OflBce of Education, the program has four objectives as follows," Mr. Stem said. 1. To create desire among FFA members to better under- stand the cooperative form of business organization and its relationship to other forms of business. 2. To encourage youtji to de- velop personal, business, and leadership qualities so that they may participate more effectively in cooperative organizations. 3. To develop among FFA members the ability to work to- gether to develop community service activities through co- operative effort. 4. To encourage leaders of farmer cooperatives to better understand the objectives and activities of the Future Farmers of America and high school programs of vocational agricul- ture. ''The national winners will be selected from state winners, representatives of each being awarded an attractive 'State Champion' plaque during the Tribute to Youth Session at the Purdue Summer Conference, Aug. 7. Reports will be ^iven on the highlights and programs of the four national winners." "In the contest last year, the following states selected State Champions who competed for national honors: Colo., Fla., Ga., 111., Ind., Iowa, Kansas, La. Md., Mich., Minn., Mont., N.J. N.C., Ohio, Okla., S.C, Tenn. Va., Wash., W. Va., Wis. 'Wide distribution has been given entry forms, and reports from the winners of contests in each state and Puerto Rico with photographs are due in the office of W^alter facoby, Director of Youth Education, who is supervising this program, at tlie Institute in Washington, D.C., June 30." BOGS FOR SALE 24 acres in Duxbury, Mass. Reliable reservoirs. Portions in need of work. Lots of good vine, I>ecent crop last year. Will sell below market value. Financing available. Call evenings 617—659-2288 DONT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the ,.•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 Bieivei' S load 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ONE CRANBERRY GROWERS m IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x5 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON. MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 18 56 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mass. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 C&L Equipment Co. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING RAKING FERTILIZING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Information Gall . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 Western Pickers Sales. Pdrls atid Repairs AnUion^cd .■\geTit ORDER NOW J K. HKALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Ayenae Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW NATIONAL GIRLS CLUB WEEK - MAY 10-17 I J. W. Hurley Co. i • FUEL OIL Water White - KEROSENE - For BOGS (METERED TRUCKS) 24-hour Fuel Oil Service Telephone 295-0024 341 Main St. WAREHAM CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ABC UTILITY */'i^l<^ W. R. AMES CO. Dept. CRl 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. TWO Mass. Crankerry S Field Notes by IRVING E. OEMORANVILLE extension cranberry speclallat Personals Drs. Bert Zuckerman and Bob Devlin attended the First Research Conference on the Ecology of Root-infecting Mic- roorganisms at the University of Maryland from April 2 to 5. Dr. Zuckerman was one of the guest speakers at the sympo- sium. Prof, and Mrs. William Tom. linson departed on April 13 for a vacation in Europe. They will visit France, Switzerland, Ger- many, England and Wales and vidll return on May 15th. Drs. Deubert, Norgren, Pa- racer and Zuckerman have a paper published in volume 13 of Nematologica. The title is *The Influence of Tylenchus agricola and Tylenchorhynchus claytoni on Com Roots Under Gnotobiotic Conditions." This describes changes in size and shape of the nuclei in corn root cells grown under sterile con- ditions when two types of root feeding nematodes were pres- ent in the soil. Weather April was the third in a ser- ies of cold months averaging 3 degrees a day below normal. After two warm days on the 2nd and 3rd, when tempera- tures reached the low 70's, we did not a temperature above 60 degrees until the 14tli and this was the only one for the month. Precipitation totalled 4.84 inches or about .6 of an inch above average. We are now only about IVz inches be- low average for the year. Snow fall was 2.7 inches which is more than we have ever re- corded before for April. We also had measurable amounts on the 25th and this is the latest date that we have recorded snow at the Cranberry Station. Early Blacks were just start- ing to "green up" on May 4th and we estimate that bogs are about two weeks behind nor- mal development. There ap- pears to have been very little winterkill or oxygen deficiency injury last vdnter. Frost Warning Service The frost warning service sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association has 215 subscribers to date as compared vdth 214 a year ago. The donations to the telephone answering service are also up over last year, which is very gratifying. There are two an- Continued on page 20 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE OUR BUSINESS More than 20 years experience in design and layout of AMES SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. We are available to plan your sprinkler system for both frost control and irrigation. We guarantee the correct pressure so necessary for the best sprinkler operation. Our quotations are for complete systems including suction line, pump (Hale, Marlow, Gould), AMES UTILITY main, AMES quick connecting adapters, plastic pipe, bronze fittings and Rainbird sprinklers. A note from Rainbird sprinklers issued March 18, 1966 . . . 1. Uniformity of application improves with length of application. 2. Two nozzle sprinklers improve uniformity of application when lateral spacing exceeds the radius of coverage of the sprinkler. 3. Pressure ranges for best operation of sprinklers: 1/8" nozzle and smaller — 50 psi. 9/64" to 11/64" nozzle — 55 to 60 psi. 3/16" to 7/32" nozzle — 60 to 65 psi. 1/4" to 9/32" nozzle — 65 to 70 psi. 4. For frost protection increase all nozzle pressure by 10 psi. Rainbird sprinkler charts are available for asking. CHARLES W. HARRIS CO., INC. north dighton, mass. 824-5607 4> * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4- * .* * * THREE Vernon Goldsworthy Named to Wisconsin AADA Committee The Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture has named well- known Wiscon^sin cranberry grower and consultant Vernon Goldsworthy to their Market Advisory Committee for the year 1967. The purpose of this MDA Committee is to advise the De. partment of Agriculture in the total area of commodity pro- motion and marketing of all farm products. Mr. Goldsworthy was asked to serve on this important committee because of his "in- terest and experience in agricul- tural matters in the state. Vernon Goldsworthy has con. tributed much to the State of Wisconisin in the past and we wish him much success as a member of the MDAC. "Goldy" is President of Cran- berry Products, Inc. at Eagle River and is a frequent contri- butor to these pages. Ocean Spray To Build Office In Plymouth George C. P. Olsson, Presi- dent of Ocean Spray Cranber- ries, Inc., Hanson, Mass. has announced that the company has taken an option on twenty acres of land in the Plymouth Industrial Park. The company is planning to build a modern office building containing about .50,000 square feet on the site. Ocean Spray is a wholly owned farmer's cooperative with approximately 1,000 members and produces a variety of products and its sales are $60 million. FOUR OUR FINISHED PRODUCT Buckner Sprinklers are engineered to give you the best possible water dii tribution for effective penetration in any soil condition. Whatever yo grow, wherever you grow it, there's a Buckner Sprinkler specially designe to give you optimum irrigation at minimum cost and water waste. Whc do you need? Slow or rapid rotation? Heavy or light precipitation? Clos wide or extra-wide spacing? High or low angle? Frost control? Bucknt has them all in the widest range of sizes — with or without the patente sandproof, low-friction GDG Bearing, dry-sealed for trouble-free operatic and extra years of service. Get full information on over 50 Models froi 840 through 890 with coupon below. Buckner INDUSTRIES, INC WORLD'S LEADING SPRINKLER MANUFACTURE BUCKNER INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. Box 232, Fresno, California 93708 Please send catalog and name of nearest dealer. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ISSUE OF MAY 1967 / VOLUME 32 - NO. I 2066 Last year marked the one hundredth an- niversary of the United States Crop Report- ing Service, during which time there has been great change throughout the country and world. Mr. Emerson M. Brooks, at the time, felt that it would be interesting to look ahead another hundred years to see how things would be in 2066. Here are a few of the things we might look forward to: first, the need for more and better information. By 2066, the popu- lation will have grown to between 600 mil- lion and a billion in the United States. World population will be above 25 billion, eight times more than the present. Technology will have perfected many new methods of doing what seems an im- possibility today. More will be known of the earth's surface and, thus, more can be done to obtain the most from it. Laser beams will facilitate the sending of messages for undreamed of distances at speeds of light. Along with this, sophisticated satellites will be used to send and receive messages all over the world — even hand-carried devices. Planets will have been investigated. Much will be known about them. Newspapers will be reproduced by fac- simile directly through home receivers. Oceans will have been explored and food from the sea will be regular fare on the tables of 2066. Sea water will also have been easily converted to fresh water for the increased population. Automobiles and other forms of trans- portation will be vastly changed. Some types of vehicles will ride on a cushion of air. This is already on the drawing boards and in experimental stages of development. What does this mean to the growers of food? Most certainly no one now reading this column will be here to see these ad- vantages — but our children's children will be in a position to verify these facts. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall nt Ware-hnm. Ma- Publish er COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—583-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jefsey All that has been written here is done solely to emphasize the great speed at which progress is being made in our time. It also serves to emphasize the need for better education for our children and their children after them. It stresses the need for an open mind, for confidence, common sense and faith — perhaps the latter above all! It leaves us with the realization that it is today's grower who relieves tomorrow's hunger. Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston. Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE Oregon Cranberry Industry Expands Reports received from the Bandon, Oregon area show a 20% increase in cranberry acre- age in a period just over a year. This would indicate that there are approximately 600 acres now planted in that region. Since these newly-planted bogs will begin to produce within the next three years, it will certainly show an increase in the Oregon crops at that time. There has been considerable debate as to the amount of land that could possibly be available to the cranberry in- dustry at any time in the fu- ture. There is a considerable amount of controversy over this question. It is felt by some that only the "peat land" would be suitable while others believe that much other land might be successfully planted to cran- berries. Estimates range from the hundreds to the thous^ ands of acres available and suit, able. One very serious considera- tion is the availability of water to the proposed bog lands. Sev. eral methods of water usage and conservation are being dis- cussed, and it is felt that this problem could readily be worked out with a bit of plan- ning. However, it is true in Ore- gon, as it is in all other cran- berry growing areas, that acre- age alone will not insure an abundant harvest. Since most of the harvest in the state has come from bogs that had some form of frost control, the crop which is already planted could be greatly increased with the addition of frost control de- vices on those bogs which do not have them at the present time. The early frost of last year destroyed whole bogs. Some of the growers who missed flooding on only one or two nights lost much of their crops in a few hours. Automatic frost control devices are being recommended to all growers. The cost of installing these units could certainly prove to be a saving investment. Growers in the area have also become more aware of and interested in new developments and methods of keeping their bogs in good condition which will, undoubtedly, result in bigger crops. The growers in the Bandon area have also become increas- ingly promotion-minded and are publicizing the "Cranberry Capitol of Oregon" in many ways. All in all, the future of the cranberry industry looks ex- tremely promising in the state of Oregon. PROVEN PESTICIDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor oj Agway pesticides The best source of cranberry pesticide control materials and application service Helicopter operated by Plymouth Copters, Inc. Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht HARRY T. FISHER, JR., Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 SIX Life on a Cranberry Bog at the by HOSE T. BRLGGS Curator of the Plymouth, Mass. Antiquarian Society Editor's Note: The following is a story of the early days of the cranberry industry as it was in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts . Vie would like to hear of similiar times in other areas of the country. If any of our readers have this information^ please send it along. We will publish them as space will allow. No reader of Cranberries needs to be told the problems of cranberry growing, but some may^nd it entertaining to re- view the ways these problems used to be met, and the dif- ferences between hfe on a cranberry bog at the turn of the century, and hfe in Inc same place now. I believe these changes have been brought about chiefly by differences in transportation, and by the entirely different wage scale that now exists. In my childhood a 10 hour day was normal, and I think the current rate for day labor was I2V2 cents an hour. I know that in 1910 the foreman was getting 40^, semi-skilled labor 20^ and day labor 16%^-. In 1903, when scoops and "snap- machines" were beginning to come in, the rate for that work was 25^^ an hour. Picking was always paid for at a higher hourly rate than day-labor. There were no automobiles until sOTue time after 1900, and our berries had to be carted 10 miles to Plymouth to the railroad, and everything we needed, from hay to yeast cakes, hauled 10 miles back. Tire result of lower wages and HANDPICKERS AND TALLY KEEPER - BEFORE 1900 slower transportation was that we did on the place nearly everything that would now be done by hiring someone with specialized equipment to ^ome and do it. We lived in a completely unmechanized age. I don't think we even had gas- oline engines till after 1900. There was a pumping engine at one of our bogs, but it ran by steam. Like most of the older bogs, ours were built where they could be flowed by gravity. Frosts and pests were controlled by flowage. Spray- ing, and of course dusting for pest control, were still in the future. Weeds were rooted out by hand, perfectly , practical at the wage-scale then current. Sanding was done with wheel- barrows and shovels. The ear- liest bill I can find is for 20 iron wheels for wheelbarrows. With transportation what it was, we expected few services from outside, and no mail un- less we went for it. We had a mail bag where letters accumu- lated until someone went to town. There was no telephone so far from Plymouth, and of course no electricity. The Town kept up the main roads . . . that is, they engaged some, one who had men and horses available to do it. We were the ones in our area. It took experience to build a good dirt road, that would not be too sandy in summer or too muddy in winter. The road material had to be a happy proportion of gravel and "loam." I remem- Continued on page 10 SEVEN (»so) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE INC. JOSEPH BALBONI O SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. tlk"^ * Cranberries... the year-'round berries with the bounce! IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for /rosf control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME 1 ' j" and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Ave. Plymouth, Mass. (716-6048) Larchmont Eng. Rep. Ocean Sproy Expands In Washington Ocean Spra\ Cranberries, Inc. lia.s aniioiinced that it is ready to l)egin its Markham. Wash- ington, phml <'\pansion iinmc- diatcK. it is expected that nearly $2 inilhon will ])C .spt^nt on th(^se I'xpansion plans. The site ol the expansion is adjacent lo the piescnl faeili tics. Halt of the proposed ])udget will be spent in the constrnc- tion of a 250 foot lont^, pre- stressed concrete building wliich will lia\e three stories at one end. The ])alance of the two-million dollar alloca- tion will be nsed to j'jrovide the most up-to-date and efficient types of processing ecinipment to l)e installed in the new l)nilding, as well as for repair and reno\ation of the existing facility and de\clopinent of the gronnds. Several thonsand additional scjuare feet of mannfactnring and warehouse space will be provided by this expansion program. The production of cranberry juice alone is expec- ted to be increased four times with the new plant. Similar output increases are seen in the other specialty items under the Ocean Spray la])el. Railroad and truck facilities will be greatly improved. Robert Lucas, West Coast area manager, stated that the existing plant will be primarily used for the cleaning and handling of fresh fruit, upon completion of the new building. Until that time it will continue to be used as in the past. Although the new building is not expected to be completed until early ne.xt year, it is planned to liave the warehouse facilities ready by September of this year. Continued on page 24 EIGHT cutworms — Ujill o II o I) o o I oT^/ ool fi reforms WD GO ® CARBARYL INSECTICIDE .V^ fruitworms Japanese beetles CONTROLS CRANBERRY INSECTS You get better, safer insect control by using SE VIN in your cranberry bogs. SEVIN insecticide destroys cutworms, fireworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetles and leafhoppers, including the leafhoppers that spread false blossom disease. And the relatively low toxicity of SEVIN provides fewer drift and residue problems to humans, livestock and fish. Order SEVIN today. Union Carbide Agricultural Products, 270 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. leafhoppers UNION CARBIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS St:\ IN is the reKislered trade mark of Union Carbide Corporation for carbaryl insecticide. NINE Life on a Cranberry Bog at the Turn of the Century Continued from page 7 ber test holes being dug, and my father deciding that one lot would do, and another lot was worthless. The responsibility for fire fighting was distributed in the same way. The Town paid the bills, and someone in each area who had a horse and wag. on was issued a rack of ex- tinguishers and made a "fire ward." My father was "Fire \\'arden," or chief fire-ward, in our area, and a big red fire- wagon was kept at our place. It belonged to the Town, but it was moved by our horses and manned by our men, and my father had over-all charge of the fire, and whatever vol- unteers turned up to fight it. Those were the days when fires were fought with back-fires, while men with shovels and ex- tinguishers held the lines. Whenever smoke appeared on the horizon, my father had to go, and if my brother and I were with him we went too! Of course we liked it! The transportation problem made a lot of horses and wag- ons necessary. There were two heavy teams that hauled berries to Plymouth. We used either a four-horse hitch, or a "spike-team" of three honses, two abreast and a leader ahead. For lighter work we used a two-horse hitch. Then there was a pair of driving horses, trained both to double and single harness, and two or three single horses as well, any of which my father used in an open buggy or a meadowbrook cart to drive around the bogs. There was also a quiet horse for my mother to drive, and a couple of utility horses. At picking time we usually added some extra workhorses to take picking crates down to the TEN bog, and bring the berries back to the screen-house. All these horses had to be fed, which meant that we grew com, mowed what grass we could raise, and sometimes bought standing hay and went with our men and equipment to cut it. Even then we bought oats and baled hay by the car- load, and the horses that ate it hauled it home. The horses had to be shod, the wagons kept in order the flume irons made, windmill kept working etc. so a black- smith was necessary. He was wonderful to us children, and let us hang round the forge, and even hammer out things ouselves. But he onlv let us use cold iron, not the lovely cherry-red stuflF that came out of the forge, and bent so beau- tifully on the anvil, and gave out such fascinating showers of sparks. We made most of our own barrels, buying staves and hoops by the carload, so we had to have a cooper. His work was as absorbing to watch as the blacksmith's. After the Great Fire, we produced our own bar rel heads. We bought a lot of standing white pine which had been scorched but not actually burned, logged it off, dumped it in the Reservoir, bought a sawmill and milled out the lumber for the buildings we had to replace after the fire, and for barrel heads and crate stock. The saw mill was run by a stationary gasoline en- gine, I think the first we had on the place. We installed some at some of the bogs at about the same time. We raised sows, pigs, chick- ens, vegetables and fruit on the place and bought flour and sugar by the barrel, and most of our meat. A fish peddler brought fish from Ellisville, three or four miles away, but there was more choice in Plym- outh, if anyone was going to town. We had a farm board- ing house for the unmarried help who lived on the place, and there were shanties of var- ious sizes for married help and for the pickers. You may think I date every- thing from before or after 1900. 1 do. This is the date of the forest fire when all our buildings were burned. It took SCREENING AT BOG CAPE COD - MID 19th CENTURY place in picking time — Septem- ber 12, 1900. We still picked by hand in those days, and most of the pickers were Cape Codders — not yet Cape Verde Islanders. The Cape Codders came with their whole fami- lies, and camped out in the ' shanties which every bog pro- ' vided for its help before the days of the automobile trans- portation. The fire swept down on us with a sudden change of near-hurricane wind. My fa- ther, with the fire wagon and all the men who had any fire-fighting experience \\'ere already out fighting it. The shift of wind put the main fire between them and home. Of the people on the place, some took refuge in a sand hole; the rest, including my mother and five-year old brother, in one of the flumes. The fire swept over the place, and finally into the sea at Ship Pond. No one was hurt, but when my father and the men got back, nothing was standing but the hen house and the cow barn. For- tunately the pickers' shanties were in a little hollow, and the-fire skipped aver them. The people left on the place that night ate half-baked apples off the scorched apple trees. There was nothing else. We had other excitements beside the fire. There was an elopement. The young people stole the girl's father's horse and buggy, and made off. down the road, vvdth the father pant- ing and swearing after them. Some wild young men stole green com at Ship Pond. The owner sat up for them with a shot gim. One of them got peppered with bird shot, and had to be driven to Plymouth to the doctor in the middle of the night. Fortunately he was more scared than hurt. Chil- dren fell into ditches, and were hauled out before they drowned in the mud. Babies were put to sleep in cranberry crates and got stung by hornets. Some- where about that time, the Sy- rians came, one of the most colorful groups we ever had. They used to put on a sort of fire-dance at night, dancing around, and finally over, a small fire, hand in hand, in a long line, behind a leader who swung a knotted handkerchief in his free hand and made a great play of stamping out sym. '<--Wu'<\.^ %-'J%,. .■:"<..»a{^ *"' * ^ HANDPICKING - CAPE COD - 1900 bolic sparks as he leaped over the fire. There was a sort of wild chant that went with it, and the little boys marked time by thumping on the bot- tom of their tin picking pails. Those were the days of hand picking, by the 6-quart tin measure, that had a lovely re- verberation when the first ber- ries were dropped into it, but took, for a child, so long to fill. Then you proudly lugged your measure vip to the tally- keeper, called out your number, emptied your measure (an- other satisfying sound) and re- turned to begin another. The bog was laid off in rows with section-line, so each picker or family had their own row, and no one could hog the best picking. The man in charge of the gang had an eagle eye for dropped underberries, and for thin spots neglected, and the tally-keeper rejected measures that were not properly full, or had vines stuffed into the mid- dle! In 1900, "snap - machines" were beginning to come in. They took some skill to operate, and of course were much faster than hand picking. The men that used them were paid by the hour, not the measure. In 1903, it was 250 an hour. Scoops were also coming in in 1903, and with them the Cape Verde Portuguese, who soon were the characteristic labor force on the bogs. The scoop was their distinctive harvest tool, as the shovel and ^\'hccl banow were the tools of those who stayed for tlie winter sanding. They often worked their way over from the Islands on some sailing vessel. They were amphibious, as the whal- ing captains knew, who had hired them as whale-men, and taught them the way to New Bedford. They would pick cranberries in the fall, blue- berries in the siunmer, and cranberries again when the Continued on page 12 ELEVEN Life on a Cranberry Bog at the Turn of the Century Continued from page II liarvest season came around. Their labor built new bogs and sanded old ones. Sometimes they got winter jobs in Provi- dence — even in the steel mills of Pennsylvania — but they all came back for the picking. Even in war time, they would leave better jobs to join their cous- ins .. . they were all cousins .... on the bogs. They arrived and left in neat store suits, each carrying a suitcase and a furled umbrella. Every few years they would go back to the Islands for the winter — to get married, to lay the foundations of their future when they should have made their stake — perhaps just to visit. One of them told us about his wedding. "Well, where's your wife, Jock? Didn't you bring her with you?" "Oh no, Mr. Briggs! I left her home, take care of the cow! A few years later, he went home for good. He told us his wife would come down from their village to meet him, lead- ing a donkey. Jock would ride back on it in state, and his wife would follow, carrying the baggage on her head. Wliat he counted on to make the big- gest sensation with his friends was a dcckload of lumber with which he was going to make a wooden floor for liis house. I don't know how he planned to get the lumber home, but it was going to be the only wooden floor in the village! When immigration was put on a quota basis, all this com- muting to the Islands came to an end, and settled Portuguese communities grew up in this coimtry. They too came pick- ing. There was an era, I think about World War II, when energetic women, Portuguese and others, operated as scoop- crs, which had always been considered strictly a man's job. The type of motor picking ma- chine now in use is often op- crated by women. The big gangs of scoopers have gone. What strikes one now in look- ing at a picking crew, is the ;>ma!l nninber of people in- volved. Sometimes tne tenders outnumber the pickers. Our screen houses have be- come meclianized, too. Our shipping containers are differ- ent. Barrels went out of use long ago; shipping boxes have followed them. The final pack- aging is done at a central plant, not at the home screen house. Much of the crop goes in bags to the cannery. WTiere the growers' teams once carted his berries to the railroad, huge trucks now come from outside to transport the crop. Sanding and other bog work is done, increasingly, by specialists \\ath specialized equipment. The work force comes in automo- biles in the morning, and goes home at night. Cranberry grow- ing is still a colorful business, but the days of isolated self- sufficiency are over. Roty's Propane Gas. Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 285-3737 •ALUMINUM PIPE • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale punnps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. 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Also under New Growth we have added Tipworm. It is impor- tant to control tipworm early because they get a head start in ditches and other areas that start early. New brood weevil control has been moved out of the Late Bloom and Fruitworm to After Fruit Set with girdler larva control. Also in the After Fruit Set section we inserted a sprink- ler recommendation using di- eldrin or DDT. For those with sprinklers this is the superior method for distribution and penetration of the insecticide to where the action is. The inclusion of Guthion for control of fruitworm, fire- worms, Sparganothis and tip- worm for the first time is the main change this year. This is a material that I have had un- der test since about 1960, It is an organic phosphate with somewhat less oral toxicity and much less contact toxicity than parathion. In the days when 99% of the parathion was cus- tom applied from the air there seemed no pressing need for Glithion in the cranberry in- dustry. However, with the re- cent meteoric increase of sprink- ler systems and their use as peticide applicators by the growers themselves, the su- perior in use safety record of Guthion leads me to recom- mend it in spite of its greater cost. At the suggested rate of 3 pts. per acre it will cost al- most $2.75 per acre compared to about $1.25 for a pint of parathion. Actually 2 pints has generally performed very sat- isfactorily against fireworms and tipworms and at that rate would bring the cost down un- der $2.00 per acre for materials. In spite of its being less toxic than parathion, proper respect in handling it is still in order. This is particularly true of the concentrate. Wear protective clothing and gloves and promptly remove spillage by thorough washing whether on yourself or clothing. The use of sprinklers for ap- plying insecticides has become an important factor in present day cranberrry production. Spacing of sprinkler heads has a bearing on eveness of distri- bution of a pesticide through the system. Some areas may be overtreated and others under, but there is usually enough po- tential toxicity in the insecticide to produce the desired results even in the areas where the rate may be below the desired pounds per acre. Superior pen- etration, coverage and timeli- ness of the applications appar- ently more than make up for any reduction in rate. The length of time to run the insecticide through the system varies with the size of the system, pipes, sprinklers and pump. The system should be run long enough to insure that the pesticide reaches the far- thest head and clears the line afterwards. This, of course, means, that only water is be- ing applied close to the in- jection system long before the insecticide clears the far end of the system. This fact troubles growers at times, with visions of washing all the in- secticide ofi^ and not getting the desired kill. That washing oflf and overdilution are not important with quick acting in- secticides such as parathion is bourne out by experience. The effectiveness depends on con- tact, and the superior penetra- tion and coverage obtained with a sprinkler system pays off in superior results. This was very apparent in fruitworm control last season when almost without exception control with sprinklers was excellent. The Insecticide may eventually wash off, but in so doing it pene- trates and wets everything so thoroughly that contact occurs knd control is obtained. It's better to run too long a time than to run too short a time for all foilage and fruit feeding insects. If you are after grubs or girdler the longer the system runs the better. What appeared to be an easy fruitworm year early in the summer of 1966 turned into a nightmare after berries were h rvested. 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The reasons for the fruitworm trouble late in the season stem in part from our late cold spring which delayed both plant and insect development. The drought was also a factor because some bogs were not properly winter flooded or reflowed in tlie spring. Such bogs start later than bogs that are winter and frost flooded and moth emer- gence is correspondingly later Ltlso. The graph compares the moth fliglit pattern on the same bog in 1964, which was not an early year, with 1966. This is a bog that IS winter flooded by catch- ing rain and snow and was flooded in the winter of 1963- 64, but did not go completely under in the winter of 1965-66. The first moth was trapped on the same date both years, but from then on the 1966 curve is 10 days or more later for the various levels of emergence. The 1964 season ended up on September 12 with 628,5 moths trapped and 1966 ended be- tween October 1 and 5 with 5915 moths trapped. The big difference being that only slightly over 10% emerged after August 1 in 1964 whereas nearly 50% emerged after August 1 in 1966. No wonder there were wormy berries at harv^est! If this happens too frequently we will have to recommend egg counts till after Labor Day! Tlie girdler flight pattern was about a week later than in 1965 but spread over 73 days compared to 72 in 1965. At the State Bog females outnumbered males 417 to 193 or about 2 to 1 whereas on the other sur- vey bog males outnumbered females 316 to 241 or about 3 to 2. In 1965 the State Bog ratio was very near 1 to 1 while on the other bog males out- numbered females by an even more lopsided margin of 5 to 2. I don't know the reason for the surplus of males on one bog and the reverse on the State Bog nor do I expect it's of any great significance. There were plenty of females to lay plenty of eggs in both location I'm sure. The "Warning" at the bottom of the chart is important. The cautionary statement to not ap- ply insecticides to streams or ponds is asking next to the impossible I'm well aware. However, with the present em- phasis on air and water pol- lution, we are going to be subjected to closer scrutiny in this respect than we have been in the past. Therefore any- thing we can do to avoid or minimize water pollution will pay dividends. Complete avoid- ance of direct and even indi- rect application of pesticides to streams may be an impossi- bility, but impounding of water for as long a period as possible after an application wall help the processes of evaporation, degredation, absorption and di- lution. In this way most of the pesticides we use will have disappeared, become bound up in the organic matter present in the soil and water or will have been diluted to a non- toxic leve- before entering streams or ponds. Last but not least, with more of you personally involved in applying your own pesticides through sprinklers and with more and more people around your bogs, it behooves all of you to be safety conscious. Ac- cidents with pesticides don't just happen. Somebody allows them to happen through thoughtlessness or carelessness. Young children are poisoned by pesticides more frequently than any other age group. Im- proper storage of pesticides and unsafe disposal of "empty" containers are major causes. Youngsters are curious and they get from 'liere to there" before anyone knows it. If your children, or anyone's children, can get to your pesticides or "empt)'" containers tiiere is something wrong — something that is YOUR responsihiUty to correct. These suggestions, if followed will help you keep out o£ trouble. Continued on page 24 CRANBERRY FRUITWORM EMERGENCE J < SIXTEEN n ffD i NEW JERSEY ^s severity of this cannot be gauged until warm weather occurs. Frost Warning Service As of May 2nd the winter flood has been withdrawn WISCOlliilll Weather The weather in the cranberry region in New jersey in April was quite variable with warm spells alternating with cold per- iods frequently. Maximum tem- peratures were in the 80's four times and 70's four times; this was balanced out by minimum temperatures in the 20's and 30's fourteen times. The aver- age temperature for the month was 50.8 degrees F, about 1 degree below normal. Extremes were 84 degrees on April 2nd and 23 degrees on April 12th. Rains were of above normal frequency although they were generally very light. There were twelve rainy days but the total precipitation amounted to only 3.08 inches, 0.34 is less than normal. On April 27th rain mixed with some snow totaled 1.37 inches to relieve dry conditions which had been conducive to several grass fires in the area. This is believed to be one of the latest dates for snow in this area. Much of the colder tempera- tures occurred during the latter half of the month when soil temperatures normally initiate growth in blueberries. Conse- quently the blossoming season is later than would be indicated by the average temperature. ks, of May 2nd blueberry blos- soming is estimated at being at least one week late. There was a Ught amount of frost damage to blueberry buds on April 28th when temperatures plunged to near 20 degrees in some fields. Some winter kill of wood and buds is also ap- parent in many fields but the from only a few. cranberry bogs Temperatures averaged well in New Jersey. Most growers above normal during the 2- are sticking to traditional May week period March 25-April 10th date for the removal of 7. Record high temperatures water. Water reservoirs seem in the low 80's occurred in ample for the spring frost sea- southwestern and western son. The telephone answering areas on the 30th with 60's service to alert growers on frost elsewhere. Precipitation was conditions is now in operation heavy over west-central, cen- ''^*^®^P''"^^'■'^ ^ Blueberry ^j-al and northeastern areas to- Lab. This service is operated ^^^ 3 to 4 inches. Lesser by a committee appomted by ^j^Q^nts were reported in southern districts and in the extreme northwest. Most of the precipitation fell in heavy thunderstorms. One small tor- nado was sighted around mid- night on the 30th in Wood the American Cranberry Grow ers' Association. The members are Isaiah Haines, joe Palmer, Eddie Budd and Phil Marucci. ORE GOA/ A late report from the Ban- don cranberry area states that County doing moderate dam- the second full week of May age in the Marshfield area. produced nearly two inches of Some 4 to 8 inches of new rainfall. The same week night- snow fell in the extreme north time temperatures went down April 6th and 7th. below freezing twice to 28 and r^ ^- j -n ir^ or, J „ ^ Continued on Paae 19 27 degrees. ^ R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEMAPCO !NC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 SEVENTEEN NEW JERSEY CRAfCERRY GROWER IS HONORED BY BANK FOR SERVICE - Judge Alexander Denbo, presi- dent of Mechanics National Bank of Burlington County, presents plaque to Theodore H. Budd Jr. lor 51 years of service. Looking on (right) is Nelson Moi'lon, executive vice president of the bank. HAIL INSURANCE on CRANBERRIES for WISCONSIN GROWERS FULL COVERAGE Ask obout our Deferred Premium Plan LOW COST and PROMPT SERVICE INSURE YOUR 1967 INCOME NOW Call our LOCAL AGENT or write RURAL MUTUAL _ INSURANCE COMPANY I 801 W. Badger Road, Madison, Wis. fe The chairman of the board at Mechanics National Bank of Burlington County was honored recently for completing 51 years of banking service. And accordng to Theodore H. Budd. Jr. he'll go 50 more if he's physically able. Budd was presented a plaque and well wishes by Judge Alex- ander Denbo, president of Me- chanics National Bank at a sur- prise ceremony at the bank's headquarters in Burlington. At 77, Budd says he's not at all ready for retirement. The banking executive has been as much a part of Burling- ton County's cranberry industry as anyone. He was an original member of the Cranberry Prod- ucts firm of Bordentown which has grown into the now famous Ocean Spray Corp. A past president of the Ameri- can Cranberry Exchange, the Budds still operate their large cranberry business. The well-known banker and his wife, Helen, have four chil- dren and 12 grandchildren which include two sets of boy twins. Attention Growers!! for your Spring weed control we offer water white kerosene "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 EIGHTEEN ^ BULK SERVICE :^»lV^ SPRAYING EQUIPMENT WATER WHITE KEROSENE STODDARD SOLVENT LP. GAS - CARBURETION "Service that you can trust" VOLTA OIL CO. SAMOSET STREET, ROUTE 44 PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone 746-1340 REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WISCONSIN Continued Weather Tlic very mild temperatures and the heavy precipitation mel. ted tlie dwindling snow cover in record time and sent rivers and streams in the north and west over their banks with ex- tensive flood damage reported in many areas. Much of the moisture, though, was allowed to sink into the dry subsoils as the frost left the ground. April continued wet with good soaking rains across nor- thern and central areas. The extreme southeastern counties received heavy amounts Fri- day afternoon the 22nd in severe thunderstorms which brought destructive tornadoes to nor- thern Illinois. Temperatures averaged well above normal since April 1. Confinuecl on- ?na,e 2(S FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous AAoulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping xinits, pumps, power units, ^rinklers. .\luminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for iiteratmre and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow. Minnesota) NINETEEN MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from page 3 swering devices at the Station, both are hooked up on the same Hne, so that when one is in use the other takes over and gives the message. Up until May 4th no frost warnings had been issued. Tips for Late Spring and Early Summer 1.) The early spring pests are, or soon will be, showing up on bogs. These include cut- worms, spanworms, leafhoppers, fireworms, sparganothis fniit- worm and weevil. The sparg- anothis fruitworm can be detec- ted by careful examination of loosestrife or the new cranberry tips for webbing. Weevils over, winter as adults and are active whenever temperatures reach 70 degrees or above. If these pests are controlled in May or June, particularlv those that have a new or second brood, they very seldom create a prob- lem later in the season. FOR SALE H. R . BAILEY COMPANY, Manufacturer of Cranberry Machinery and Equipment Since 1900. Stock, machinery, equip- ment. land and buildings (no cranberry bogs) • Address all inquiries to: ATTY. ALBERT T. MADDIGAN 111 Center Street Middlehoro, Mass. 02346 FOR $AL£ 50 acre farm - 8 acres cultivated cranberry bog - cleaning and grading machine - two cranberry houses - canning plant all equip- ped - 8 rocm house with bath - bam - bath- ing beach - school bus - hard surface. Asking price: $12,000 L GEORGE W, MASON P.O.BOX 86 MERIGOMISH , N.S. 2.) This is a good time to treat brush, poison ivy and brambles on the uplands using one of tli(> brush killers, sil- vex or 2,4-5-T. These should be mixed with water rather than oil at this time of year because of the damage to turf, 3. ) Stoddard solvent or stod- dard-kerosene treatments fol. lowing late water should be completed within 5 days after the floed has been witlidrawn or within 8 days if kerosene is used alone. Less damage will occur to the vines if tempera- tures are below 65 degrees when these oils are applied. 4.) Casoron, alanap-3, Chloro IPC and simazine should not be applied after withdrawal of the late water flood as vine and crop injury will result. 5.) Many bogs will benefit from an application of fertili- zer, especially where hea\y crops are harvested. Some bogs that have had casoron treat- ments either last fall or this spring may look "hungry" and should be fertihzed. Don't for- get to touch up tlie thin or weak spots by going around with a bucket of fertilizer and using it. 6.) Get out and walk your bogs, you will be surprised at the number of litde things, both good and bad, that you will notice on your inspection trips. J CRANBERRY CHEMICAL USED ON PEACHES IN NEW JERSEY A chemical weed control dem- onstration was applied the week of April 12 at C. Wm. Haines' farm in Masonville N. J. for the control of weeds in peaches. The material used was Casoron, well known to ajl cranberry growers. TWENTY EDWIN R LEWIS SPEAKS ON TOTAL MARKETING Continued from last month We use research continually to help in marketing decisions. Market research to determine how we are doing against all the competitive products. Con- sumer research to knov/ who our customers are and how they use our products. Media re- search to find out where our best potential customers are and how to reach them at the least possible cost. Copy re- search to see if our sales story is the right one. Research is a tool to assist in making de- ciions. Too often it is used as a crutch to back up indecisive management During the past three years, our new product development program has been moving ahead at an accelerated rate. At this time, there are 46 new products in some stage of ex- perimentation and product de- velopment. For example: One piece of research we conducted indicated that many of our fresh fruit consumers used our fresh fruit during the holiday season to prepare a homemade cranberry-orange relish. Using this information, our technici- ans formulated Ocean Spray cranberry-orange relish as a hot pack product, and early in 1963 we went into Nielsen test area No. 6 with it. The results of this test mar- ket were very gratifying, and in October of 1964, we took this product into national dis- tribution. By the end of our first full year, we had reached 77% of all commodity volume in distribution and sales were in excess of 450,000 cases. Sales have continued to increase. It should be noted here that ad- vertising and promotion expen- ditures on some new products can exceed the actual income produced by the sales of that product. In this area, we work out pay-outs on our products, sometimes not realizing any re. tiun for the cooperative and growers for as long as three years. If we are to compete with the typical package goods manufacturer, we must use many of their concepts for new product introduction. A Httle earlier, I had indi- cated that I would give you the full sales story on what has happened to cranberry sauce in light of the actions taken by management. Since I have just mentioned the sizeable year-round advertising and pro- motional dollars being spent on new products, I feel this is a good time to report our sauce sales gains for the past four years. Last year sauce sales gained 5 to 7%. This indicates that the old established prod- ucts have started to show a new vitaHty even though the expenditures in advertising and promotion have been drastically reduced on this group of prod- ucts. In our opinion, this is a direct result of the increased year-round advertising weight on the new products. This in- creased year-round advertising has obviously caused synergis- tic action with the consumer for all cranberry products. It has created increased brand awareness and sales of all Ocean Spray branded merchan- dise. Spray Cranberries, Inc., was a marketing cooperative. We be. lieve the essence of marketing is to cause new things to hap- pen—new or improved prod- ucts — new or better advertis- ing — new or sharper selling ef- forts — new or more eflFective channels of distribution. Ob- viously, there is risk, but the reward is profit or, in our case, greater grower returns. When you cause new things to hap- pen, you make change and change is something that al- most all of us resist. We are proud of the fact that we have made changes that caused ac- celerated growth, and the pleas- ing thing about these changes is that we have not disrupted our Board or growers' relations. They are to be thanked in that they have given this new man- agement substantial backing in the eflForts to introduce new products and to build and en- hance Ocean Spray's consumer franchise. At the present time, We have a number of new products being evaluated in test markets. Three years ago, we did some preliminary work with a prod- uct that we call Cranapple. This product is a delightful mixture of cranberry juice and apple juice. Initially, this prod- uct, after consumer placement test, was sold into the Har- risburg, Pennsylvania area in test market. This product was packaged in a 46-ounce tin can. Television advertising prepared to support this product was directly addressed to children, since our placement studies and taste test had indicated that this was the correct direc- tion. Quickly and briefly, I can say that we failed. In our opinion, we failed because we positioned the product incor- rectly in the market mth our advertising and with our pack- aging. In putting this product in a 46-ounce can, we posit- ioned ourseK'es on the retail shelves alongside all of the Earlier I stated that Ocean Continued on page22 TWENTY-ONE TOTAL MARKETING Continued from page 2 I belly-wash drinks that retail three and four cans for a dol- lar, while our product had to be priced at 49^. We went to work to determine how we could sell this product success- fully. ^^ e worked on packaging, label, advertising and consumer acceptance. Based on our find- ings. April two years ago, we opened two new test markets for cranappie. This time in glass quart size with advertising addresseed to a family audi- ence. We have audited these test markets monthly since then and here briefly are the high- lights of the test market re- sults. Total Ocean Spray juice sales up 20^, total cranberry juice sales up 55% and the newly packaged cranappie selling at oO^f of cocktail volume. The second time around we did our homework a httle bet- ter Tm pleased to tell you tJiat we started national intro- duction of tliis product on April 15. 1966 By June 15, we estimated 50^ all commodity distribution and started our advertising at a national rate of a milhon dollars. At this time we are at 20% national dis- tribution and sales are running in excess of 25% of our total cocktail volume. Just recently, we took an- other new product out of test market and started it into nat- ional distribution. This new product uses sizeable amounts of one of California's fine prod- ucts — prune juice. Our product is called Cranprune and it is receiving good reception by the trade and consumers to 'ite. ^^"c ha\c three additional products in test market at tin's lime. It is ob\'ious tliat ifw products are the mainstay for :)ur future growth. TWENTY-TWO New product development procedures var>' among com- panies from one-man opera- tions to highly sophisticated ?ommittee procedures. At Ocean Spray we would like to think that our procedure is sophisti- cated, but streamlined for ef- ficiency! Here are the steps we normally follow in new product development. We start with a new product idea — these we get from all areas of our business. At the idea stage we search all available information to de- tennine the market potential in terms of size, competition, con- sumer's wants or needs, and our capabilities to process, dis- tribute and sell. At this stage, many new product ideas are killed or shelved for future reference. If the idea is accepted for further development, it then goes through the following stages: Test kitchen Management and staff evalu- ation Preliminar>' market strategv formulation Research lab for product for- mulation Consumer panel test or con- sumer placement test Research laboratory and pos- sibly the test kitchen for product refinement and changes based on consu- mer test results. Pilot plant production for test market Creative work for package, label, master cartons, re- search plans Test m.arket selection Test market advertising pre- paration Test market sell-in Success in the test market is solely dependent on how well we are filling a consumer need — be it a real need or a created one. The Ocean Spray stor>' is one of a business that had grown relatively static — it happens to all business, and the cause of the static business state at Ocean Spray was an obvious marketing problem. Ocean Spray for years had been in- terested in selling cranberries the way the company wanted to sell them rather than find- ing the various forms consum- ers would be interested in buy- ing cranberry products. Our new product activity at Ocean Spray has not been lim- ited to the retail market. We have spent a considerable amount of time and money in the development of new insti- tutional and industrial usages of cranberry products and/or cranberry ingredient products. A good industrial product can be highly profitable. The best way to explain what is meant by industrial products is to give you some specific examples. Betty Crocker is currently mar- keting a cranberry muffin mix; Swanson Frozen Foods, which is a division of Campbell Soup, is including cranberry i sauce with its T\' dinners; H. J. Heinz is using Ocean Spray products for baby foods; Kraft is using Ocean Spray cranber- ries in a unit portion; Knox Gelatine is using a prepared cranberiy-orange product for gelatine. All of these use cran- berries in various and sundry ways in products that they are introducing to the consumer. Some of these companies carry the Oean Spray logo-type and brand name on their finished product package. This activity permits us to broaden the awareness of cranberries, which can only help Ocean Spray in the long run. In developing industrial bus- iness, we have one man who spends his entire time and ef- fort toward developing cran- berry ideas where cranberries can be used by other proces- sors and manufacturers as an ingredient Ouv researcli and development department works Continued on page 9"^ TOTAL MARKETING Continued from page 22 closely with him in this area. In addition to using original product, we have spent time, money and effort in trying to develop uses by other proces- sors for some of our waste products. In summary, let me remind you that the primary func- tion of a marketing coopera- tive is to deliver a fair return to the grower-members. Ocean Spray's grower returns have shown substantial increases for the past four years. From a low of $8 in 1962 per barrel, our returns for growers have gone to $15 in 1965. The gross consolidated fiscal sales for the year ending August 31, 1966, reached an alltime high of $52 million. This is an in- crease of $19 million or 5 9% over the same period in 1963, This increase was realized with an increase of only 7% in total barrels received l^y the coop- erative. These are substantial in- creases and just as importantly, this marketing operation is over- coming the feast or famine problem that has plagued the cranberry business for years. These results have pleased those involved in the market- ing operation at Ocean Spray. They have pleased but not sat- isfied. The aggressive market- ing team at Ocean Spray is continuing to search for ways to expand and diversify. We, at this time, are ac- tively investigating several co- operative merger and/or ac- quisition possibilities. We be- lieve our strength lies in fi- nance, production, marketing and general management With a single commodity, we are re- stricted in our new products development and total growth. By broadening our base to in- clude more farm commodities, we can be of more service to the entire farming commimity. WHEN IT COMES TO FROST PROTECTION REMEMBER THESE 4 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FMC TROPIC BREEZE WIND MACHINES 1. THEY REDUCE LABOR COST One man can efficiently operate one or several wind machines. FMC wind machines save the labor cost of a whole crew required for flooding. 2. THEY GIVE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION Switch on the motor and within 3 to 5 minutes, the marsh is receiving effective frost protection. FMC machines have an enviable record for operating reliability too. 3. THEY ELIMINATE FLOODING Water shortages, water damage to fruit, drainage difficulty all dictate against flooding. The FMC wind machine protects by drawing warm air from above and mixing it with cold ground air. Not one drop of water is involved. 4. THEY PROMOTE BETTER FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY Flood water may damage fruit, wash away pollen, inhibit vig- orous growth. Also, flood water can carry in weed seeds. FMC wind machines eliminate these time and profit consuming drawbacks. Make your own investigation. FMC Wind Machines have a proven record of successful frost protection in cranberry marshes. The savings they can effect in one or two sea- sons will more than justify your investment. Fill in the coupon and mail it today. We'll see that you have com- plete information by return mail. FMC CORPORATION, FLORIDA division FAIRWAY AVENUE. LAKELAND. FLORIDA □ Please send me sales literature on Tropic Breeze Wind Machines n Please have sales engineer contact me CORPORATION © NAME_ _TITLE_ ADDRESS (RFD). CITY _ZONE_ -STATE. TWENTY-THREE Miscellaneous Thoughts on Cranberry Insects Continued from page I 6 1. Store all pesticides (and other hazardous materials ) in original, plainly labeled containers. 2. Have ojie place for pesti- cides — one which can he locked! (Another spot may be needed for products spoiled by freezing). A shed,. garage or other open area is not a safe place to keep pesticides. Opened packages increase the dan- ger. 3. A separate, well-marked building is best. Second best would be an enclosed corner or end of a struc- ture in which no animals are housed — no people either. 4. Never leave pesticides out- side the locked storage even though you may be planning to use them again tommor- row. 5. Pesticides and "empties" Icit unattended in the open at the mixing-filling station arc an invitation to tragedy in this day when farms are not so isolated from non- farm families. 6. A ditch, stream bank or an open dump is NOT a safe place to throw "empty" pes. ticides containers. Tliey arc never empty! 7. Burn '"empties," that will burn (except hormone-type, 2,4-D, etc, weed killers) in a spot where -ashes can be buried; this amount of heat does not destroy some pesti- cides. And remember, smoke from organo phosphate in- secticides is especially dan- gerous. 8. Bury bottles and metal con- tainers 18 inches or deeper at a spot where, in so far as possible, you have deter- mined there is no chance of later exposure or that waters can be polluted. It is best to break bottles and to puncture and/or crush cans and drums, but, do it in the hole or so that surface soil is not contaminated. Avoid splashing with the concentrates! Ocean Spray Expands Continued from page 8 The Markham plant is expec- ted to be handling nearly 20% of the company's total country- wide production. It is anticipated that the new plant will, eventually, employ between two and three hundred people, as compared to the approximately 90 now em- ployed in all capacities. Increased production, lower cost and greater speed will be provided as a result of new equipment and the company's own engineering staff. Mr. Lucas was high in praise of the people in the area who had cooperated with the firm in ironing out some of the problems involved in an ex- pansion of this magnitude. Production is expected to double within the next five years as a result of opening of the new plant. The groNser- owned cooperative has great faith in the future of the ^^'^ash. ington cranberry industry and this plant expansion is proof of their faith. icitst=arari!risr4lr=!ta!=st=ar^^ STODDARD SOLVENT (Available Year Round) WATER WHITE KEROSENE GASOLINE I MOTOR OILS ! DIESEL FUELS I FUEL OIL j 866-4545 TWENTY-FOUR Centra Heating CARVER, MASS. READ CRANBERRIES .^^'^N#S#S#S#S#S#S#^S#S#S#S#S#S#^#^#S#S#S^^ ' I :; Farm Credit Service Box 7. Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 S24-7578 Production Credit Loans r>and Bank Mortgages • Office— :^fi2. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager really the berries for solid set bog irrigation systems John Bean Shur-Rane solid set bog systems are ideally suited to meet the needs of any cranberry grower. Minimum gallonage. Special IM" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing. Easy, twist-of-the-wrist coupling action. Wide, flat footpads keep sprinklers upright. Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co, Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin ;!> iiw AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION ) Lansing, Michigan TWENTY-FIVE 1967 Cranberry Weed Control Chart This schedule is intended to furnish general recommendations. More detailed information may be obtained from the Cranberry Experiment Station, East Wareham, Massachusetts. NOTES 1. PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE or recommendaUoiu below are of qaesUonable valae. 2. APPLY THE EXACT QUANTITIES of chemlcal.s reoommended to mra-sured areas and at the Indicated tlmoL One »q. rod eqnals 16S ft sq. One a«re «)aaU 160 sq. roda. 3. WA.SB EQUIPMENT with soap and water Imniediatcly after using. Rinse with ammonia solution after unlng hormone type herbicides. 4. HAND tVEEDING Is often practical with scattered ereen and woody weeds If roots are removed. 5. MOWING of non-woody weeds helps to prevent shading and reduces seed formation. 6. LATE WATER causes a general reducUon of annual era.^vorm, yellow -headed fire worm and may control or reduce fraltworm. Favors cutworm infestation. 3. REFLOODING a. About May 18 (or 10 hoars, controls false arni>-worm and blossom worm. b. About June 1 and 12 for 10 hours controls green spanwonn. small black- headed fireworm, spotted and black cutworms and armyworm, but Is likely to INCREASE FRIHT ROTS and REDUCE THE CROP. c. About May 12 and holding to July 15-20 kills all insects but with the loss of the crop. d. Sept 15-26. Flooding for 6 days every third year daring this period discourages girdler and blossom worm. 3. Insecticide sprays may be applied by aircraft, ground rig, or sprinkler. I. CONCENTRATE SPRAYS may Injure new growth, bloom and small berries, particularly in hot humid weather. Flowable formulations or those with XYLENE type solvents are preferred because (hey cause less injury. 5. FUNGICIDE CONCENTRATES. Mix fungicide witti water in pall or tank antU a smooth suspension is obtained, then transfer suspension to tank. Use immediately. i>. FUNGICIDES and COLOR. It may be necessary to delay harvest to obtain acceptable color when maneb is used. 7. SANDING and FERTILIZING. Provided blnnt-nosed leafhopper is con- trolled, frequent resandlng and fertilizing helps reclaim bo^ infected with false blossom. Regular uniform sanding helps check ^rdler and tlpworm. INSECT NET. If JO -.uoeps gallicr !l cutworms. E.vpsv muth caterpillars or uecviK, Xb si).iiiui»rms. or 3 blunt-nosed leafhoppers. treatment is necessary. Make weevil counts ^vhcn lemperatures are at 10 . (;RI'B CONTROL. Kales of application. (May also control tipworm. girdler and cranberry weevil in year of application). Formulation Amount per 100 gala, uhcn applied at the rate of 1.000 gals, per acre to give; 5 lbs. 10 lbs. Amount of Grannlar Aldrin or Dieldrin to give: Formulation 5 lbs. 10 lbs. Aldrtn E. C. containing 2 lbs. per gal. 1 qt. 2 qta. ST. 100 lbs. 200 lbs Dieldrin E. C. containing I'^ lbs. per gat. 1 1/3 qts. 2 2/3 qts. 105i 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 10. Pesticides may deteriorate in storage. It is usually not advisable to nse held-over chemicals. Always follow regulations of the Pesticide Board when disposing of unused chemicals and empty containers. II. TOXICANT per acre and Minimum Time— Last Application to Harvest. Aldrin 0.25 lb. Carbsryl ISevlnl 3.0 lbs. DDT 6.0 lbs nieldrin 1 ?■; Ihs 21 days Guthlon 1.0 ib. Malsthion 2J> lbs. Maneb 7.5 lbs. """■■"■" "« "■ 21 days 3 " Timin g Pests Ferbam 6.8 lbs. 1.0 lb. Recommendations Dormant To Delayed Dormant ROOT GRUB WHITE GRUB ROOT GRUB WHITE GRUB Apply 10 lbs. actual DIELDRIN or ALDRLN per acre. Dry form may be applied alone or combined with fertilizer up to 10 days before bloom or after harvest. Apply spray as soon as bog is well drained and before the growth is V^" long or after harvest is completed. Apply before rain or water In thoroughly. (See Notes 4 and 9) Drain bog thoroughly from early April to May 12. Reflow May 12-July 20. Keep well flooded. If cutworm infestation develops spray CARBARYL (SEVIN) 2 lbs. actual or PARA- THION flowable 1 lb. actual per acre or dust S'l- CARBARYL or 10?S DDT + 2T> MALATHION 50 lbs. per acre. (See Notes 2c, 3, 4, 8 and 10) New Growth Up to 1/2 Inch 1/2 Inch Growth To Hook Stage Hook Stage To 5r= Bloom 570 Bloom To Mid ' Bloom Late Bloom Repeat in 10 days lor Fruitworms After Fruit Set Sept. 26 To Oct. 1 WEEVIL Spray DIELDRIN E. C. (1.5 lbs. per gal.) 1 pt. per acre; or dust IVzT. DIELDRIN 25-35 lbs. per acre. DIELDRIN may be combined with CARBARYL or PARATHION for weevil. (See Notes 1, 3, 4, 8 and 10) FIREWORMS CUTWORMS SPARGANOTHIS GYPSY MOTH TIPWORM FRUITWORM Spray CARBARYL (SEVIN) 2 lbs. actual or GUTHION E. C. 3 pts or PARATHION flowable 1 lb. actual per acre; or dust f>"o CARBARYL or 2'~o GUTHION or 10^^ DDT + 2^. MALA- THION 50 lbs. per acre. (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10) New Growth Insects GREEN SPANWORM TIPWORM Spray PARATHION flowable 1 lb. actual or GUTHION E. C. 3 pts. per acre or dust lO'-o DDT + 2<^c MALATHION or I'T' GUTHION 50 lbs. per acre. Apply every year as a blanket control for all insects before bloom. (Notes 1, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10) All Insects through Hook Stage See appropriate control measures. BLUNT -NOSED LEAFHOPPER CARBARYL or PARATHION or DDT + MALATHION as for New Growth Insects. GIRDLER 10« DDT + 2% MALATHION dust 50 lbs. per acre. Repeat if necessary. (See Note 7). FRUIT ROTS -One application ineHective. 80% MANEB or 761 FERBAM 9 lbs. plus suitable sticker In _ ,,11 !_• ■ . 25-100 gals, water per acre by ground rig; or in 13 gals, water Repeat about 2 weeks later or combme with ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ aircraft. Avoid applying insecticides during first late bloom spray. bloom if possible. (See Notes 2b, 5. 6 and 10) CRANBERRY FRUITWORM SPARGANOTHIS FRUITWORM BLACK- HEADED FIREWORM BLUNT -NOSED LEAFHOPPER GIRDLER MOTHS Spray PARATHION flowable 1 Ib. actual or CARBARYL 2 lbs. actual or GUTHION E. C. 3 pts. per acre or dust 10'7 DDT + 2^0 MALATHION or 2'S GUTHION 50 lbs. per acre. Make egg count every 3 or 4 days until August 10 on Early Blacks and until August 20 on Howes. 2 unhatched and unparasi- tized fruitworm eggs to 100 berries calls tor treatment. Do not wait for appearance of red berries. (See Notes 1, 3, 4, 8, 10 and 11) WEEVIL GIRDLER LARVAE ICT. DIELDRIN granules 10 lbs. per acre or dust ICT- DDT + 2% MALATHION 50 lbs. per acre or sprinkle DIELDBDJ E. C. 6 pts. or DDT E. C. 4 pts per acre. (Notes 7, 10 and 11) GIRDLER Flood 6 days (with late berries on vines If necessary). (Notes 2d and 7) "All pesticides mentioned in this publication are re^tered and cleared for the suggested uses in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Where trade names are used for idei.tification no product endorsement is implied nor is discrimination intended." ■MOST PESTICIDES .ABE POISONOI'S READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON LABELS. HANDLE CAREFULLY AND STORF IN ORir.iv.M r <1NT A ivt ns_wi rii^nM^:^ A'i^'M'TT^f^'" ""[^""'"iF^' FFTil I'^Nn lilVTiRTnrff" fSvnlll lilitt. "WARN'ING'ti ^■^THmSfa^'^l^S^BoTior^ppTyToTrre^Sorpondsr PARATHION and Gl'THION are extremely dangerous. Repealed exposure to phosphate type insecticides may, without symptoms, increase susceptibility to phosphate poisoning. Stay off bogs at least 48 hours after application. Post Parathion treated bogs. IMPORTANT: Before using Parathion or Guthlon obtain a supply of atropine tablets for emergency use lobUinable only -vlth physicians urescription). luuuutl Ij iliL Biluuluu fluiltt. k. y. flpltlunu. Puau »uJ uulllui. ui imLlii.imn Jl j'llu '"-War a? 1914; University of Massachusetts, tjnlted States Department of Agriculture, and County Extensiot Services cocperaiing. TWENTY-SEVEN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WISCONSIN Continued from Pof^c 19 Temperatures were well be- low normal during the entire week of the 24th with night- time frost almost daily in all sections of the state. No pre- cipitation was reported in nor- thern and central areas. The rainfall amounts reported in the south mostly fell at the end of the previous period but were recorded in the gauge on the 22nd. A few light show- ers also fell- in the south on the 26th. Very light snowshowers occurred on the 22nd. Warmer temperatures and thunder shower activity re- tm-ned over the weekend of the 26tli. The 28th was mostly sunny and windy with good drying conditions. \ Water Off Marshes All of the Wiscoonsin grow- ers have their marsh water off and the vines seem to have come through the winter in good shape. Hail On April 16th, some of the marshes in the northern part of the state had hail which damaged to some extent the marshes that had drawn their winter flood prior to the hail storm. Vine Shortage The a\ailability of vines for planting is extremely critical this year and there may not be enough vines available to plant all the acreage that the grow- ers had anticipated jilanting. Labor has been another scarce item. Soil Moisture Soil moisture is generally ade{}uate throughout the state but there is some dryness in scattered areas of the south- west, particularly in the subsoil. For the southern third of the state precipitation since last September is running 3V2 to 4V^" le.ss than normal. ^^CH-c^ BEES F. E. MCCLINTOCK CLAYTON wis. 54004 WILL DELIVER UP TO 300 MILES 2000 COLONIES AVAILABLE Telephone Clear Lake 263-2077 BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE. WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY. WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. 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Many they never heard of a couple of years ago. But they know the name. And they know what it stands for. You don't get a reputation like that overnight. Ocean spray^ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY, CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA. IVIassachuset:ts New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon W/ashington Canada JUNE 1367 CRANBERRIES THE iMATiOIMAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE PLANT & CCIL HC1E:;CES LIBKARf W. MASON Nova Scotia Grower /ft»-_ '':-f i-' > '< GEORGE MASON— NOVA SCOTIA GROWER 8 WOMAN ' S PAGE 12 PALLETIZED HANDLING OF CRANBERRIES. . .16 £0010 'SSEM ^c^saaqinV (9Z.98-CI Japvto) -ssbw JO -ATun uoT^oas SXBTJ8S - i^^JqTI ^ DIRECTORY fop cpanlieppy growers -^ The CHARLES W. HARRIS! 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Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouscs, Bog» and Pumps M«an9 Satisfaction WAREHAM, MASS Tel. CY 5-2000 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT WATER WHITE KEROSENE STODDARD SOLVENT LP. GAS - CARBURETION "Service that you can trust" VOLTA OIL CO. SAMOSET STREtT, ROUTE 44 PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone 746-1340 IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? Recent USDA revised esti- mates praise a $10 million in- crease by 1970 in fruit exports to Western Europe. But the National Fruit Export Council, formed of fruit associations, be- lieves otherwise, as seen in a highly critical statement aimed at State Department tariff n©- \ gctiations with the European ' Economic Community. Fear is that attempts to widen trade '1 in fruits will be sacrificed for industrial tariff concessions. / HOW ABOUT FRUIT BATH SALTS ? Cranberries . It makes scents, believe it or not — the Cranberry Perfume Corporation of America, East the year-'round berries with the bounce! Wareham, Massachusetts. Yep, that's the new perfume Hne, CRANBERRY. Wait 'til Tom Turkey gets a whiff of this news! HAIL IS ON THE WAY WATCH OUT, MR. GROWER Protect Yourself Against Loss Our new policy protects the berries and vines against hail and fire from the time the water is off in the Spring until after harvest. Stop worrying — buy Hail Insurance CRANBERRY RATES ARE LOW For further information write or call: ALVIN R. REID INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Main Street, Hanson, Mass. 293-6336 293-6441 DONT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have . seen the ..•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 ONE NEW PRODUCT: AAcCulloch Introduces World's Lightest Gear-Drive Saws The two lightest gear-driven chain saws ever developed have been introduced by McCulloch Corp., it was announced re- cently by Kenneth C. Mulkey, vice president-marketing. The MAC 2-lOG and MAC 5-lOG are fourth and fifth new models to be marketed by the company this fall. Earlier, the company introduced the revo- lutionary push-button, electric starting MAC 3-lOE, the manu- ally starting MAC 3-10, and the MAC 510 — all direct drives. The new MAC 2-lOG has a gear ratio of 3 to 1 and weighs only 131/4 pounds. It has a 1.75 inch bore and 1.375 inch stroke with a displacement of 3.3 cubic inches. The mpre powerful MAC 5-lOG has a gear ratio of 3 to 1 and weighs 14 Vz pounds. It has a 1.375 inch stroke, a 2.0 inch bore, and a displacement of 4.3 cubic inches. The weight reduction is best illustrated, Mulkey said, by comparing the new models with the 20y2 pounds of the next lightest McCulloch gear-drive chain saw. Gear-drives are used for all wood cutting tasks, including commercial logging, construc- tion, tree surgery, line clearing and a wide variety of jobs around the home, on the farm and at the campsite. However, Continued on Page fi TWO C&^Zj Equipment Co. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING RAKING FERTILIZING WEED TRIMMING Machinery Sales PRUNERS POWER WHEELBARROWS RAKES WEED TRIMMERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS - Large and Small For Further Information Gall . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON. MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mas*. Office Phone*: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 CRANBERRY GROWERS m IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freeto^vn yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN. MASS. 02717 Mass. Cranterry Slatian I FieH Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry speoiallat Personals Dr. Robert Devlin attended the Northeastern Regional Meet- ing of Plant Physiologists at Harvard University on May 5-6. Prof, and Mrs. WilHam Tom- linson returned from their Eur- opean vacation trip on May 16. Bill reported seeing fresh cran- berries at a fruit stand in Paris. Dr. Surindar Paracer is leav- ing the Station in early June after working with Dr. Bert Zuckerman for nearly two years. He will work at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole for the summer and in the fall will join the fac. ulty at Nichols College in Dud- ley, Mass. Dr. Paracer will teach biology, ecology and in- vertebrate zoology. Frost The spring frost season has not been too active so far with 9 warnings released for May. The first warning came on May 12. This compares with 10 warnings for the same period in 1966 and 15 in 1965. These figures include both afternoon and evening warnings. There has not been any estimate of frost damage up to June 1st. The coldest bog temperatures occurred on the night of May 16 with a range of 17 degrees to 25 degrees and en the nights of May 30 and 31 when tem- peratures were generally in the range of 25 to 28 degrees. Both April and May were consider- ably below normal in tempera- ture and bogs are nearly two S^eiver 6 load 40 Broad , Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARN ARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People oT New England Since 1859 weeks behind normal develop- ment with terminal buds just beginning to break on June 1st. Weather Temperatures for May were much below average, averaging 7 degrees a day below normal. This was the coldest May ever recorded at the Station and the Boston Weather Bureau indi- cates the coldest in 50 years. The only day at East Wareham with a maximum above 70 de- grees was May 20 with 72 de- grees. Precipitation for the month totalled 8.6*^ inches or over 5 inches above normal. This is not a record for us however, as May 1948 was sHghtly over 9 inches. A .northeaster starting during the c^ve^ing of the 24t.h and ending the evening of the 26th dumped 5.26 inches on us, 3.79 inches of this occurred m the 24 hour period from 9 A.M. the 25th to 9 A.M. the 26th. We have to go back to Septem- ber 20, 1960 to find a larger amount of precipitation in any 24 hour period, and way back (Continued oii Page 6) Western Pickers Sales. I^arts and Repairs AnlJiorizi'd Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenne Wareham. Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW THREE ofeiruany Leslie E. Rezin Funeral services were lield recently for Leslie E. Rezin, 68, a cranberry grower at Warrens and Eiigle River, Wisconsin for many years, who died Friday, May 19 at 12:30 a.m., at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He had been hospitalized for six weeks after suffering a stroke. The Rev. B. L. Marceil of- ficiated at the services and bur- ial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Mr. Rezin began liis cran- berry operations at Warrens in 1930, and in 1949 started a marsh at Eagle River which was first operated by his son and by father and son since 1958 when he took up residence there. He was born in the town of Rudolph July 10, 1898, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rezin. On Sept. 16, 1922, he mar- ried Beatrice Asbury at Winona, Minn. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Richard, Eagle River, and Thomas, Chippewa Falls; two brothers, Russell and Daniel, both of Warrens; two sisters, Isobel and Mrs. Beryl Lenoch, both of Orlando, Fla., and War. rens; and seven grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. .^^i^.^O ^'^/SE^ OUR FINISHED PRODUCT Buckner Sprinklers are engineered to give you the best possible water dis- tribution for effective penetration in any soil condition. Whatever you grow, wherever you grow it, there's a Buckner Sprinkler specially designed to give you optimum irrigation at minimum cost and water waste. What do you need? Slow or rapid rotation? Heavy or light precipitation? Close, wide or extra-wide spacing? High or low angle? Frost control? Buckner has them all m the widest range of sizes — with or without the patented sandproof, low-friction GDG Bearing, dry-sealed for trouble-free operation and extra years of service. Get full information on over 50 Models from 840 through 890 with coupon below. nuckner INDUSTRIES, INC. WORLD'S LEADING SPRINKLER MANUFACTURER FOUR BUCKNER INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. Box 232, Fresno, California 93708 Please send catalog and name of nearest dealer. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ISSUE OF JUNE 1967 / VOLUME 32 - NO. 2 LABOR AND THE PROUTY AMENDMENT Any grower who has attempted to under- stand the minimum wage law has probably broken out in a cold sweat. It takes a law de- gree to be able to interpret its language. On February 1, 1967, the minimum wage law went into effect. On that date, also, em- ployers of farm labor, for the first time in his- tory, must pay a minimum wage of $1 per hour. One year from the above date, the mini- mum wage increases automatically to $1.15 per hour and the rinal step, which takes place on February 1, 1969 will make the minimum for farm workers $1.30 per hour. In order to be covered by the minimum wage law, an employer must "use" 500 man-days of labor on his farm during any quarter of the preceding calendar year. One farm worker employed one or more hours wdthin one day is considered a man-day. Members of the employers immediate family are not to be figured in when figuring the num- ber of man-days. Also not be figured in man- days are workers employed in hand-harvest on a piece basis if he commutes daily from his permanent residence and was employed less than 13 weeks in the preceding year. (And if piece rate methods are customary in that farm's area.) Growers do not have to pay minimum wages as mentioned above or to workers 16 years old or less, employed in hand harvest on a piece rate basis as above who works on the same farm as his parents and is paid the same piece rate as workers over 16 on the same farm. The new law does not require covered farm workers be paid time and one-half after 40 hoifrs a week. What growers are concerned about is the fact that the writers of the minimum wage law refused to accept an amendment which would have included piece-rate wages in the Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box 70, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-2310 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—588-4595 CORRESPONDENTS - ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jefsey bill's context. The new law, unfortunately, allows the lag- ger to be paid as much as the go-getter, since most growers pay according to the fruit picked. There have been problems with this new law and there will continue to be unless amend- ments to the bill can be adopted in the future. The Department of Labor is prepared to as- sist any grower in better understanding the law. Editor's Note— Details of the Mass. Minimum Wage Law can he found in "Farm Bureau" column, page 10. /^^j^/^y*^/)f/^irtr> ^c iMt V>1 i c}^^/^ mrx r,TitViiv bv rnmnr Publishers. P.O. Box 70. Kingston. Massachusetts 02360. NEW PRODUCT Continued from Page 2 they are most popular for pulp- wood cutting because of their handling characteristics and be- cause of the longer chain life resulting from slower chain speed. The chain on a gear-drive saw travels more slowly than on a direct-drive. The gear-drives have greater pulling, or "lug- ging," power and permit the use of longer cutter bars than on corr^arable direct-drive saws. MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from Page 3 to June 1941 to find a storm that totalled more than this one. We are now about 3% inches above average for 1967 and 7 inches ahead cf last year at this time. Keeping Quality The final keeping quality forecast was released on June 5. Almost continuous low tem- peratures in April and May have substantially improved the keep, ing quality prospects for the 1967 Massachusetts cranberry crop. There are now 7 points of a possible 16 in favor, so we can forecast with considerable confidence that the quality of this crop will be "very good." (Even so, we would urge growers to be careful with fer- tilizer programs, avoid heavy applications on heavy vines for this will retard coloring and in- crease harvest losses. Try to apply fertilizers where they are most needed on thinly-vined areas and where insect damage needs to be repaired. In this way next year's prospects will be improved without harm to this year's crop. , Both of the new gear-drive models feature the 'company's instant start primer, automatic and manual chain oiling, rebor- able cylinder and streamlined "balanced" design. The MAC 5-lOG, in addition, is equipped with McCulloch's de-stfoking port (DSP) which reduces by half the efFort needed to start the engine. Introduction of the two gear- drives brings the number of models in McCulloch's full 1967 line to 15. Nine of these are direct-drives and six are gear- drives. / This is the ' broadest variety of lightweight chain saws offered by any manufacturer, Mulkey said, and provides a chain saw for practically every cutting need and every cutting situation. 1 FOR 9ALE H. R . BAILEY COMPANY, Manufacturer of Cranberry Machinery and Equipment Since 1900. Stock, machinery, equip- ment. land and buildings (no cranberry bogs) • Address all inquiries to: ATTY. ALBERT T. MADDIGAN 111 Center Street Middleboro^ Mass. 02346 1 PROVEN PESTICIDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor oj Agway pesticides Helicopter operated by Plymouth Copters, Inc. Thomas "Whitey" Weitbrecht TiiAt V&mii/ hi&mm: GEOlUiE MASm mm, scmiA GROWER by DONALD CHARTIER On the morning of June 3, 1967, after a good night's sleep following a twelve hour auto trip from Massachusetts to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, I ar- rived at No. 86 Shore Road in Merigomish, some fifteen miles from New Glasgow and only yards from the water of the Northumberland Straits on the north shore of this quiet, color- ful Canadian community. As I drove up the circular driveway to a nicely kept bvm- galow, I caught my first glimpse of a gentleman 1 was scon to know and admire — Mr. George W. Mason — proprietor of the North Shore Cranberry Bogs. A genial reception was the culmination of several corres- pondences and telephone calls in preparation for this meet- ing. It may seem strange that I would take the few days of a beautiful weekend and spend it driving up to Nova Scotia — an area not greatly known for its cranberry production. This incidentallv. was mv. verv rea- I had heard, from others who had been visiting in the area, of a man who, despite his advanced age, had been, until recent years, keeping up an eight acre bog and produc- ing a good crop every year. My journey let me say right now, was a very pleasant one. Mr. Mason, after exchanging greetings, invited me into the old and comfortable home he and Mrs. Mason share with one of their sons, Harvey, and their daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Hubbell. Mrs. Mason was ill and confined to bed at the time of my visit. After the introductions were completed, we got right down to the subject we were both greatly interested in — cranber- ries. Mr. Mason, I learned to my surprise, was born in Merigomish in 1881. To save you time in trying to figure his age, that makes him 86 years old. In fact, he just reached that milestone last Mav 15. He explained that he started his bogs in 1935 with vines which he had taken from a bog which he had bought just for the vines themselves. It was several years, of course, be- fore he had a crop to harvest. The first four years he was in operation he harvested his crop by hand using no imple- ments of any kind. At that time he employed 30 to 40 people to harvest and maintain the bogs. Following these four years he had hand scoops made for his use and the harvesting be- came a family affair vdth his children and his wife all pitch- ing in to get the job done. It took approximately three weeks to harvest the eight acres by this method. His bogs were, and still are, planted to Early Blacks and late Howes. He has never had a problem of water since he has a deep well water supply and the output is more than ade- quate. Continued from page 7 For the last three years Mr. Mason has had to slow down his operation because ot his age and the fact tiiat his chil- dren (the Masons have six children, 4 boys and 2 girls ) have grown up and married and have families of their own, although they do help him as much as they can. After finishing our coffee in the Mason living room, we went out to look over the bogs. The begs are located only a few hundred yards to the rear of the house. They appeared to be very well kept and the many blossoms indicated the possibility of a good yield. The dikes and canals were clean and well kept. The outbuildings are in ex- cellent condition although they are nearly 40 years old. There is one building ^on each side of the road leading from the house to the bogs. On the right is the building which houses the cleaning and grad- ing equipment. On the left is the packing building which houses the equipment used in packing and processing ber- ries. Mr. Mason went on to tell rne an interesting story as to the reason for a small grower having processing equipment of his own. It seems that, early in the 1950s, there . was a serious shortage of sugar which was causing some concern to the major processors in the area. Mr. Mason, however, had a soure of supply and was able to obtain all the sugar he needed. It was then that he decided to process and can his own berries. He installed two retorts. These are oven- like units into which the newly oannf^d and <:ea1ed ean<: of heated for sterilization. He al- so set up a capping machine for the cans. Ater an attempt at processing his own berries he discovered that he coidd make more profit with fresh fruit and so came the abrupt end to his processing venture. As we proceeded to inspect the bogs — there are three sep- arate bogs for a total of eight acres — Mr. Mason explained that, in Nova Scotia, the grow- ers pick their berries into 24 pound wooden boxes and their yield is figured in this manner. He has had yields of as much as 2000 boxes from his eight acres, although more recent figures have been closer to 1400 boxes since he is unable, be- cause of his age, to do as much work on the bogs as is re- quired. The berries are all sold as fresh fruit and are packaged in one pound boxes and sold locally to wholesalers and also to a few retailers. There is no problem with marketing since his crop is always com- mitted before the harvest is in. One of Mr. Mason's sons help by providing truck trans- portation for his father when it is necessary. When asked what his did about fertilizing and insect control, Mr. Mason replied that although he has used commer- cial fertilizer he had had bet- ter luck on his particular bogs with just sanding and with kerosene for weed control. He mentioned that he had been successful using Parathion for the control of fire worm on the only ocasion he had to need such control. The fire worm problem developed after Mr. Mason had agreed to clean and grade berries from the bogs of another small area grower. It was after this that fire worm was found on his bogs. J' quickly took precautions mentioned and has not had t Mr. Mason told me when I asked why his bogs were not in full production that he had had a visit a few years ago from some Cape Cod cran- berry people, one of whom was the late Dr. Fred Chandler of the Massachusetts Cranberry Eixperiment Station in East Wareham. After seeing how thick his vines had grown, they advised him to cut off his vines and let them start again. This he immediately proceeded to do. The vines have come in very well since the cutting and a good yield is expected this fall. He also mentioned, in pas- sing, of the year when the Nova Sotia government placed an embargo on the importing of berries. This was around 1955. He could not tell me why this had been done but remembered very well the event since he was able to reahze $8.00 per box for his crop that year. The average going price, he stated, is about $.5.00 per box. Mr. Mason remembers with fondness the visit he had a year or so ago with Dr. Chand- ler who had been invited to visit the bogs by the Nova Scotia government. "He looked at my bogs and said: 'You've got good bogs. All you need is sand, water and a picking machine.' " "I ve got the water and the sand but still no pick- ing machine." I asked Mr. Mason about frost protection and he said that it wasn't a particular problem in his area since they are so close to the ocean and that the salt water helps a great deal to kill the frost. They have no frost warning system but over the years they have beome adept at forecasting by the velocity and direction of the Photos Facing Page mm mm mMmm Mason Homestead 2 Mr. Mason looking over sand to be used on bogs 3 Cleaning & Grading shed 4 Mr. Mason on bog Packina & Process Ina shed e Mr. Mason looking over bogs V General view of Merigomish area Cleaning & Grading shed showing Hayden Separator 9 View from bog toward sheds 10 General view of bogs NINE FARM BUREAU !■! By VERNON A. BLACKSTONE Farm Bureau Staff Assistant Minimum Wage Law for Massachusetts The farm labor pot is still boiling with many of the "do gooders" frothing about the conditions under which migrant workers are housed in Massa- chusetts. Recently the general target areas have been the Plymouth County cranberry areas. It has been pointed out in several articles that sub-stan- dard housing exists in these areas with each one of the ar- ticles, seemingly citing the one location which gives the "do gooders' something to talk about. Those who are professionals in the field of administrating the Sanitary Code recognize that the cranberry industry as such has had a most difficult period and that bog owners are now becoming able to tackle, renovations of quarters, etc. This fact is cited in the report of the migrant health program carried on by the De- partment of Public Health. The recognition of this fact by health authorities should be encourag- ing to the cranberry industry. Those involved in social ac- tion groups fail to recognize any economic conditions that now or have recently plagued the industry. All they can do and all they want to do is look at what they see today and talk about it. The fact is that cranberry people have done a tremendous job in upgrading their quarters with many thousands of dol- lars, even hundreds of thous- ands of dollars having been poured into housing for work- TEN ers. However, these people are of such a type that they can- not rest until the last poor worker is taken care of. Farmers in general are not people who want to abuse their help. Farm help today is dif- ficult to obtain and we must do all that is humanly and finan- cially possible to entice help onto our farms. This is a mat- ter of business fact as farmers are taking and spending consid. erable amounts of money to make their farms or bogs bet- ter places to live in. Farm Labor Pot Still Boiling By mid-summer Massachusetts will have a minimum wage law. This wage law will differ from the national agricultural mini- mum wage law in several ways. First, every farmer will be af- fected, there will be no mini- mum number of hours that have to be worked before the farm becomes under a law and the second major difference is in the wage rate under the law. As currently written with many legislative steps before passage, the Massachusetts law H-4653 calls for $1.20 an hour effective June 'Ist, $1.35 February 1st of next year, $1..50 February 1st of the next year. Those mem- bers of the farm family are ex- empt as are workers who have yet to reach their 18th birth- day. The Department of Public Health will be charged with the resporisibility of overseeing tlie housing of migrant workers. They currently have this re- sponsibility in the Sanitary Code. However, the proposal as contained in H-4653 directs the Department of Health to handle complaints that are pre- sented to it in writing in a specified manner. Commonweath Service Corps There appears to be little or no let up in the determina- tion of the Commonwealth Ser- vice Corps to educate the mi- grant workers. They have changed their staff considerably. They now have a new direc- tor of migrant education pro- ject, Wallace Blither who is a former school teacher in Ware- ham and other towns in the area. Cranberry growers them- selves must make up their minds as to how they are to deal with the Service Corps. Announcing our NEW LOCATION on LOUT POND, BILLINGTON STREET, PLYMOUTH AERIAL SPRAYING and FERTILIZING Helicopters and Airplanes Fast, Reliable Service AS ALWAYS 11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ON NEW ENGLAND BOGS PLYMOUTH COPTERS, Inc. (Formerly Aerial Sprayers, Inc.) THOMAS S. WEITBRECHT (Whitey) Phone 746-6030 cut^vorms fire^vorms CARBARYL INSECTICIDE CONTROLS CRANBERRY INSECTS i fruit^forms lapaitese beetles leafhoppers You get better, safer insect control by using SE VIN in your cranberry bogs. SE VIN insecticide destroys cutworms, fireworms, fruitworms, Japanese beetles and leafhoppers, including the leafhoppers that spread false blossom disease. And the relatively low toxicity of SE VIN provides fewer drift and residue problems to humans, livestock and fish. Order SEVIN today. Union Carbide Agricultural Products, 270 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. UNION CARBIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sevin is the re>,'isterefl trade mark of Union Carbide Corporation for carbaryl insecticide. ELEVEN aN' Cranberry Orange Refisl^ 4 cups (l lb.) Ocean Spray Fresh or Fresh Frozen Cranberries 2 oranges (quartered and seeded) 4 tablespoons Sucaryl solution or 1 to 2 tablespoons Sweet lO solution Put cranberries and oranges including rind through food grinder (coarse blade). Stir in sweetener. Chill at least 3 hours before serving. Makes about 2 cups. Cranberry Snow 2 cups Ocean Spray Fresh or Fresh Frozen Cranberries 1 orange (quartered and seeded) 2 tablespoons' Sucaryl solution 2 egg whites Dash salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Put cranberries and orange including rind through food grinder (coarse blade). Stir in sweetener. Chill for flavors to blend. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff. Fold in vanilla and cranberry orange reUsh. Note: Very good on cake made with sweetener for a low calorie dessert. Cranberry Ice 4 cups Ocean Spray Fresh or Fresh Frozen Cranberries 1 cup water 1 egg white 1 tablespoon liquid Sweet 10 14 cap non fat dry milk }4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Simmer cranberries and water until berries pop open. Strain, pressing through sieve with spoon, into large mixing bowl. (Makes i^ cups puree). Add un- beaten egg white and liquid Sweet 10. Beat at highest speed until thick and creamy, 5 to 8 minutes. Beat non fat dry milk with cold water and lemon juice in chilled bowl until thick. 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This deadline is the result of Con- gressional action which has de- layed the final date of eligibility several times. The cutoff will not affect veter- ans of the Korean conflict or veterans who have served since Jan. 31, 1955, Nugent pointed out, as these veterans are covered by different legislation. Almost seven million loans have been guaranteed by the Veterans Administration to veterans since the beginning of the program fol- lowing World War IT. One out of every five homes constructed in the United States following World War n was with VA guarantee. The Veterans Administration will guarantee up to 60 per cent of the purchase price of a home» HELICOPTER PEST CONTROL J. W. Hurley Co. • FUEL OIL Water Whtte > KEROSENE - For BOGS I (METERED TRUCKS) I 24-hoar Fuel Oil Service I Telephone 295-0024 I 341 Main St. WAREHAM FOURTEEN : * ■' . ■ * ■ ^jt^.. ■■■ ■ y/-:^ii-i --'y- ■;-■■-:■:>■ ■.:■■:>««■>■*. ■■■■a -'?:- ■ '■'^y^^^'^-'^y-'i/f'^^f^ ^- '^■^: - ' ■■■'■ > '■'■' 'J- 1- qqlns /iiru/au: I I NORWOOD, MASS. K DUSTING and SPRAYING RAY MORSE & SON. Agents TEL. 295-1553 UoLmar JjeLiLmj Uo.y 3nc. 467 COMMERCIAL STREET / BOSTON, MASS. Q2109 ALL KINDS OF CONVEYOR BELTING & V-BELTS CONVEYER COMPONENTS PULLEYS - BEARINGS - CHAIN - SPROCKETS HOSE AIR - WATER - SPRAY - SUCTION IN STOCK - IMMFDIAlb DELIVERY ! Rep.: JAMES JACKMAN, Stoughton^ Mass. Phone 344-5366 Thompson-Hay ward Chemical Company is best known in cranberry country for one of its products - CASORON®, a di- chlobenil weed and grass killer which controls weeds in cran- berries. Celebrating its 50th Anniver- sary this year, Thompson-Hay- ,ward started as a chemical dis- tributor with offices and ware- house facilities in Kansas City and St. Louis. From this mod- est beginning the company, with headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas, now serves more , than 40,000 customers from sales offices and warehouses in 35 cities. It produces, formu- lates and distributes industrial and agricultural chemicals. A 1961 merger with Philips Electronics and Pharmaceutical Industries provided the impetus for Thompson-Hayward to push out its midwest boundaries and reach national status. Through purchases and mergers the company's interest now reach from coast to coast. Industry and agriculture are served through four sales Di- visions: (1) the Feed Division started in 1938, (2) Agricultu- ral Chemical Division in 1946, (3) the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Division in 1954. The fourth division is known as the Industrial Chemical Division for its chemical distribution. During the past five years a vigorous research and develop- ment program has brought forth several specialty proprie- tary products. Special interest to cranberry growers is CASO- RON®, a herbicide with a wide variety of uses. It offers ef- fective weed control for orna- mental nurseries, fruit orchards, seed stock and is also an aqua- tic weed control product. With the cranberry grower in mind, Thompson - Hayward adapted CASORON® to the ) particular needs of the grower. In a granular form — CASORON I G4 (4% granules) —it can be I apphed from ground or air. j The broad spectrum weed con- , trol of this herbicide insures control of most of the weeds which plague the cranberry in- dustry. Other proprietary products, which have been recently de- veloped include: a fungicide used to protect pecan crops from scab and a surfactant Continued on Page 20 loliirs Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 285-3737 • ALUMINUM PIPE • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES _ , . • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do It better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, less down time and quick, easy servicing. 40FW.A medium-size centrifugal pumping unit with a wide range of volumes and pressures. Pumps up to 600- GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. "25 Years Working With Cranberry People on a Local Basis" FIFTEEN Q{juA)WjwL Mphj -^^OMjoJIaM^ INTRODUCTION. As all cranberry growers know, labor is the most expensive item connected with the produc- tion of cranberries. Of the various operations involved in production, haresting the crop requires the greatest amount of labor. Increasingly, mech: arAzation is reducing the amount of labor used in cranberry production as it is in all other agricultural production. A phase of the harvestirig operation that would benefit from further mechanization is the hand- ling of the bushel boxes of cranberries after they are picked. In the pasi, the boxes of berries have been hauled from the bog to the shore on wheelbarrows or small motorized wagons. They were then stacked at the side of the bog road where they were later hand loaded into flat-bed or van-ype trucks for delivery to the packing plants. Upon arrival at the plant they were un- loaded by hand onto pallets which were then handled by fork lift truck. The loading and un- loading of 200 boxes would take IV2 to 2 man hours. The slow unloading operation also resulted in long loaiting lines of trucks at the plant. Roller-Conveyor and Pallet System A system that greatly reduces the loading and unloading time is being practiced by a few growers. This system consists of the use of standard 40" x 48" pallets, upon which are stacked 25 or 30 bushel boxes of cranberries, a fork-lift truck to handle the pallets and roller conveyors on the floor of the truck upon which the pallets are moved in the truck. Most trucks, greater than pick-up size, Vvdll acconunodate six or more pallets loaded with ber- ries. They are arranged two abreast on the truck bed and three or more lengthwise of the truck bed. Three roller convey, ors are required to move the pallets forward in the truck, one is placed along each side and one down the center of the bed. The conveyors along the SIXTEEN sides of the ti'uck support the outer ends of the pallets and the single conveyor in the center provides a common sup- port for the two adjacent edges of pairs of pallets. The system is simple and ef- fective. If six loaded pallets are all at one location at the bog side, the truck can be loaded in about five minutes by the fork-lift operator and a man on the truck to push the pallets forward. The pallets might even by pushed forward by the fork Uft as it sets the next one in place. The unload- ing operation may be executed as rapidly as loading. Here the packing plant supplies the fork, lift and operator. The truck driver pushes the pallets to the rear of the truck where they are quickly removed by fork-lift. CRANBERRIES by JOHN S. NORTON Jf all the growers equipped their trucks wdth roller-convey- ors or some other means of moving loaded pallets about, the waiting time at the packing plants would be reduced to a few minutes and the unloading time could be .reduced from about one man hour to five or ten minutes. The loading time could be reduced a like amount if a mechanical loader were used. If use of a mechanical loader were not practical the system could still be used for unload- ing and reduce that cost by at least 3 cents a barrel. It would merely be necessary to place pallets on the truck and place the boxes of berries on them as they were passed up from the ground. The practical way would be to load each pallet near the rear of the truck and then roll it forwaird on the ronveyors. Track, Dolly and Pallet System An alternate system to that described above for handUng pallet loads of cranberries on board trucks was developed at the Massachusetts Cranberry Elxperiment Station. In place ■PITAIL A -Q Zxr\3//6' BAH CHANNEL FOR FRAMEWORK 3 i/io \2"lA riBER WHEELS WITH NEB OLE BEARIN&S -700 LBS CAP - ^ REQUIRED M -38 € FLAN VIEW S3 W FRONT V/eW PALLET POLLY 5C<^E /•= iZ 4J J 3- £ .U-.^:-^ TOP View CENTER OF AXLE TO TOP OF FRAME Z"X l/h'xS"PLATE. a"X rX^l6" CHANNEL ALL JOINTS WELDED Rl&HT SIDE VIEW I/Z"X 1/4" XS" STRAP WELDED TO LOWER EDb-E OF FRAMEi, FLUSH WITH FLAT FACE OF CHANHFL, TO PRO'JIDE. SUPPORT FOR OUTER END OF AXLE FLAN6E OF FRAME NOTCHED TO PERniT INSTALLATION OF AXLE AI^D NUT fRONT VIEW LEFT ^IPE V/EW DETAIL "A OF DOLLY SCALE I "= 4- Figure 1. Design details of pallet doUy used in Cranberry Statiort experiment. of the three roller conveyors, four shallow steel channels are anchored to the floor of the truck and low, four-wheel dol- lies are used to convey the pal- lets forward. The tracks and dollies have the advantage of being more durable than roller, conveyors of a comparable cost. The tracks were conventional bar-channel, 2,V2 inches wide with % inch fl.anges. They were anchored, flanges up, to the truck floor by bolts. The bolts were put through small pieces of %" X %" angle which were welded to the flanges of the channel. The bolts were put through the angles rather than the channels to prevent the bolt heads from interfering with the movement of the dolly wheels. The dollies were 38" x 44" rectangles. They were welded construction of 2" x 1" x 3/16" steel channel. The channels were placed on edge for greater strength. The dollies were equipped with four rigid, rol- ler-bearing, SVa" diameter by 2" width, fiber wheels with 700_ pound load capacity. Figure 1 shows the details of construe- In using the tracks and dol- lies a hauler would use two less dollies than the number of pal- lets his truck could hold. The first four or six pallets would be rolled forward on the dol- lies and the two at the rear of the truck would be set right on the floor of the truck, thus preventing those farther front from accidentally rolling back. Current Limitations of the System Some years ago, when the receivers first became equipped to handle palletized bushel boxes of cranberries, adoption of this method could have saved growers substantial amounts on hauling charges over the years. However, approximately two- thirds of the major receivers' berries are processed, and will soon be handled in bulk by dump truck. This development will reduce the volnme that might be palletized. The one- third that will be sold as fresh fruit must still be handled in bushel-boxes and the trend will definitely be to mechanize the handling of this latter one- Many of the growers with small acreages will be reluctant to develop equipment for load- ing dump trucks and will still hire flat trucks of vans to haul their berries, regardless of wea- ' ther they will be sold as fresh ' fruit or processed. These grow- I ers could still benefit from pal- • letizing their bushel-boxes as ! outlined above. > Because of the large number of growers wiio contract their >i hauling, the Cranberry Experi- ment Station is attempting to develop a practical, truck- mounted loader that may be mounted on a van and load the pallets directly into the rear of the van. The roller-convey- ors or track-dolly systems would be used in conjunction with the truck-mounted loader just as they would with fork-lift or hand loading. Prof. John S. "Stan" Norton is a member of the staff at the Massa- chusetts Cranberry Experiment Sta- tion in East Wareham. He is well versed in all phases of cranberry irrigation and is working on solu- tion to certain labor problems in the industry as is shown here I WhNTY-ONE ffD :S¥':55S¥:4:$:¥:¥:K':«*M'K WfWMl^^ m ®I*J NEW JEISEV ■SiS It was the coldest May in the weather-recording history at the Cranberry-Blueberry Lab. The average temperature for the month was 54.3 — 8.2 degrees colder than normal. In nearby Philadelphia it was the coldest May in their ninety-six year Weather Bureau there. There were only eleven days during which the maximum temperature was in the normal 70 degrees. The seventh of the month was the coldest on rec- ord. On .this day the maximum was 46 degrees and the mini- mum was 40 degrees with light rain. 4.01, only about a half inch above normal for the Station at the Lab. The cold weather and fre- quent frost reflows have kept cranberries dormant much long- er than normal. On the first of June there was very little new upright growth on bogs drawn on the traditional May lOth date. Many old veteran cran- berry growers aver they have never seen such slow develop- ment of uprights. Even bogs down in April are still not in the dangle stage yet. Fortu- nately there has been very little frost damage to date. Water reservoirs are still adequate for frost reflows in June. WISIINBim It was also a very rainy month although the precipita- tion total does not reflect it. There has been little change There were eighteen days of in the weather and though rain, most of them light misty little rain the cold persists. The drizzles. The total rainfall was total precipitation for the month R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 O I /\ I UI_M of May was 1.43 with the lar- gest falling on the 28th and .97 of the total coming on the 27th, 28th and 29th. The high temperature came on the 16th with 69 degrees F. and a mean high for the month of 59.16 degrees. The low 33 degrees F. came on the 9th with the bog low that night of 30 degrees F. The mean low for the month was 43.9 degrees. The Coastal Washington Ex- periment Station is now the only weather station on the peninsula area for the weather bureau has removed the equip- ment at Cranguyma Farms. The month cf May has been very dry and the lawns and gardens have needed sprinkling. Many have not realized this and brown lawns are already ap- pearing. Notices have gone out to the Washington growers of the first fireworm broods and mimy are spraying at this time 4 pints Diazinon 48% E.C. per acre or r% pints per 1000 gallons of water. This treatment will con- trol the fireworm and preserves pedetors which will control the cyclamen mites. It is a busj- time now for the cranberry grower with fungicides and fer- tilizers to apply. Field Day will be held June 24, Saturdav 10:00 here at the Station in Long Beach. Speak- ers for the morYiing program will be Dr. Max Patterson, Post Harvest Physiology, Pullman; Dr. Shirl Graham, keeping quality, Pullman; Dr. Dean Swan, Herbicides, Puyallup; and Dr. A. R. Halvorson, soil analysis. Mr. Klingbeil, Exten- sion Specialist, Fruit Production, University of Wisconsin will show slides and discuss sprink- linrr irrif^ation.. WADE'RiUN BOG SPRINKLER IRRIGATION Proven Right liy REDUCES LABOR Costs • Long- Lasting QUALITY FROST Protection Aid • Bigger Better YIELDS i^When You Buy WADE'RAIN . . . You Buy Experience . . . Not Experiment ! Ask for FREE PLANNING FORM & Wade'Rain Illustrated Literature on SOLID-SET POWER-MOVE HAND-MOVE You are All Set ... with Wade ' Rain SOLID-SET! 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He went to school in New Glas- gow during the school year but always returned to Meri- gomish for the summer months. He met and married Mrs. Mason, also a native of Meri- gomish, around the turn of the century, and as we stated be- for, raised six children. Asked about his hobbies, Mr. Mason listed fishing as "still my main hobby, although all I do now is set out salmon traps." Mr. Mason is a member of the Merigomish Presbytarian Church and a long time member of the Masonic Lodge in that town. With this we concluded our interview and, at his sugges- tion, went over to visit with his granddaughter and her hus- band, Mr. and Mrs. Lyall Mur- ray. Mr. Murray also has a small bog which he works part- time and about which we will write in a future issue. As the time was getting late and I had to leave from there on my twelve-hour drive back to Massachusetts, I reluctantly said goodbye to a gentleman I won't soon forget, one who is a credit to his community and to the Nova Scotia cran- berry industry — Mr. George W. Mason. SPOTLIGHT ON SUPPLIERS Continued from Page 15 with a variety of uses. In ad- dition the company markets a complete line of animal nutrit- ional products. This type of interest in cus- tomer needs and problems has been instrumental in Thomp- scn-Hayward Chemical Com- pany's half century of growth. Expanded facilities and a dynamic research program in- sure that Thompson-Hayward will continue to meet the chang- ing needs of its customers. )) HAIL INSURANCE on CRANBERRIES for WISCONSIN GROWERS FULL COVERAGE Ask about our Deferred Premium Plan LOW COST and PROMPT SERVICE INSURE YOUR 1967 INCOME NOW Call our LOCAL AGENT or write I RURAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 801 W. Badger Road, Madison, Wis. Bowers and Thompson of USDA report a hormone which when applied to pupae of some insects keeps them from growing up and maturing — causing them "to live out their days as youngsters, without reproducing themselves" — another step in insect control. Attention Growers ! ! for your Spring weed control we offer water white kerosene "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 ^sso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS. PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE INC. JOSEPH BALBONi & SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WASHINGTON Continued on Pa^e 18 Recognition was given to Charles L. Lewis in the Wes- tern Edition, April 1967 issue American Fruit Grower, pg. 44. "Wisconsin, Cranberry Grow- er Honored — Because of 'out- standing contributions to ag- riculture,' Charles L. Lewis, 78- year-old grower residing hx Shell Lake, was recently hon- ored by University of Wiscon- sin's agricultural College. Lewis was hailed as a 'builder of the cranberry industry, supporter of local economy, servant of his community, and a academic scholar.' Thie veteran grower manages two cranberry farms. He served as vice-president and board member of National Cranberry Association, now known as Continued on Page 24 <$:¥:-:•: FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS -pumping units, piunps, power units, sprinklers. Aliuninum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDEF3EN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) TWENTY-ONE M F»ANMKLJK After 42 years in the pro- duce industry, Ben is retiring. The Dean Foods Company, 3600 North River Road, Frank- hn Park, Illinois, who purchased the Indian Trail Cranberry Company in April, 1965, will retain Mr. Pannkuk on a con- sulting basis until the end of 1968, Mr. Pannkuk will continue to make him home in Wisconsin Rapids, After attending Iowa Univer- sity and Des Moines College where he majored in Economics and Accounting, he worked in banking until 1926 when he left and started in the wholesale STODDARD SOLVENT (Available Year Round) WATER WHITE KEROSENE f GASOLINE produce business with the Gam- ble Robinson Company, Water, loo, Iowa. Don Gamble was the manager of the Waterloo Branch at that time. 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Also available: conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing systems for crops and lawns. see your authorized shur-rane distributor or write factory for information MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. Parkhurst Farm & Garden Supply Hammonton, New Jersey NEW YORK W.. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. De Wolfe. Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Darbco, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw & Mower Supply Co. Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin i m AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN DIVISION I lAnaing, Michigan TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WASHINGTON Continued from Fage 21 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. He was honored by the organi- zation upon reaching his 50th membership year.' '.■yyyA- ¥SflS WISGHSIN Weather Below normal temperatures prevailed over most of Wiscon- sin the last two weeks of April. During this period cool show- ers were received over much of the state, maintaining high moisture levels in all but a few localities, especially in southern sections of the state where warm showers are needed • . The first week of May began with mild weather and showers and thunderstorms common throughout the state over the weekend. Rainfall amounts gen- erally ranged between ^4 and 1 inch with the least amounts falling in the relatively dry southwest counties. Colder air pressed southeastward across the state behind the showers entering the northwest on the 1st and the southeast on the 2nd. The remaining days were very cold with subtreezmg niglit. time temperatures the rule. Several new record low tem- peratures were set during the period. A few very light snow flurries was the only additional precipitation during the period. Mostly sunny skies and brisk, dry winds resulted in good dry. ing conditions in spite of the unseasonably cold tempera- tures. The 7th was pleasant but rather cool. Showers and thunderstorms on the 8th with the 9th windy and cold. The weather continued unsea. sonably cold with maximum temperatures near 60 degrees and minima near 30 on most days. Below freezing occurred on several nights in all parts of the state. Showers occurred on the 8th in most areas and a more general rain fell on the 11th and into the 12th over the last. Rainfall in excess of 2 inches were common in the ex- treme south with amounts ta- pering off northward to an inch .or so in the north. An inch or two of snow covered the ground in the extreme northern tier of countie-s along the Michigan border on the 12th. Light frost occurred again on several nights. One warm day did occur the 18th, when the mercury rose to 91 degrees in the Mississippi Valley, Scat- tered light thunderstorms moved across the southern half of the state during the afternoon and evening hours on the 18th. A few small tornadoes with short tracks were observed but dam- age was reported as minor. Rainfall amounts averaged 0.1" over western portions and 0.3" in the east. No rain fell in the north. Humidity of the air was low and soils dried out rapidly in spite of the cool tempera- tures. The 21st-22nd developed mostly sunny and quite cool. Scattered light rain and snow in the north. Frost again in most areas morning of the 23rd. Sunny and warmer in the after- noon. BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA. MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS- — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY. WIS. —MILWAUKEE, WIS. 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Telephone 947-2133 Electricity - l(ey to progress In industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLIAMSTOVVN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 632 Main St. Acushnet, Mass. W Yman 5-0422 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED FAPPI At Scroenhouses, Bogt and Pumps Means Satisfaction WARBHAM. MASS Tel. CY 3-2000 Cape Cod Cranberry Coop. Holds Anr\ual Meeting The Cape Cod Cranberry Co. Dperative, Inc. held its seven- teenth annual meeting in May. Members were informed the 1966 crop pool earned $14.93 per barrel (100 lbs.) and final payment would be made im- mediately. Elected Directors and oflfi- cers for the ensuing year are: Harold A. C. Bumpus of Plym- outh, president; Robert D. Wil- liams of South Carver, vice- president; Orrin G. Colley of Duxbury, Treasurer and Clerk; Charles E. Pratt of North Car- ver; Mrs. Kathleen A. Shaw, South Carver; and Waino E, Wainio of West Wareham, DONT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have . seen the ,.•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 Wisconsin Wet . . . Crop Late Early June saw a great deal of rain in Wisconsin with the result that there is now so much water around that the growers are not able to plant as much as they wanted to. Some of the beds may have to wait until next year but some of the growers have the vines and have been unable to get them intO' the ground because they are unable to get on the beds due to continuing rainfall. Some of the vines that were set for planting could not be put in and were lost. The crop is about ten days late and just how well it will do- is hard to tell but size will make the big difiFerence. There was some some damage on some of the northern marshes and on some of the marshes it was as high as 15%. Weeds and grasses are posing a problem with all the rain and in some instances the beds are too soft to be clipped, which gives the grass an even better chance to crowd the vine out. The Hayward area was dam- aged by hail on Wednesday, the 28th of June. This will make some difference in the tonnage of this area but the final results will not be known until it can be seen how the vines have recovered. T\ci For 9ale 2 WESTERN PICKERS, 1948 to 1950 1 MOTORCYCLE WHEEL- OFF RIG. Alden Alberghini 13 Lothrop St. Plymouth, Mass. 746-3563 Be Sure to Take Camera Along on Vacation Trip The traveler who returns from an interesting trip with- out a photographic record of places and people, often finds that he missea these lasting re- minders. Details may fade from the mind, but a snapshot remains the same. To get a satisfactory photo- graphic record, start planning ahead of time. Know your camera. If it's a new one, take several rolls of shots under different circum- stances to be familiar^ with the several types of color and black and white film. Learn which film gives the qualities for which you are looking, those which react best in your cam- era in the situations in which you will be shooting. When problems arise, there will be time to solve them. Before starting your trip check the camera thoroughly: shutter, film winder, range fin- der, light meter, take along lens tissue and a lens brush. Wrap the camera in thin layers of foam rubber to avoid vibra- tions, particularly if you travel by air. Keep gadgets to a minimum. Take a haze filter and a grad- uated yellow filter for black and white film. For color film, take a skylight filter to elim- inate haze. Although film can be bought almost anywhere, it is often quite expensive outside the country. Unless your trip is of long duration, take whatever you plan to use. Processing ser- vice is widely available, and there is little trouble on black and white. If you are traveling for longer than a month, you may do best by sending home your exposed color film by air- mail for processing. One CRAMDOW Equipment Qi pmpan/ FORMERLY C & L EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS. Cranberry Bog Service PRUNING RAKING Macliinery Sales PRUNERS RAKES FERTILIZING WEED TRIMMING POWER WHEELBARROWS WEED TRIMMERS ELEVATORS and DEGRASSERS For Furtlier Information Call . . . F. P. CRANDON ROckwell 3-5526 C. J. TRIPP WYman 5-2013 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carrer, Maaa. Offca Pbonaa: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Canrar UN 6-2234 CRANBERRY GROWERS m IN STOCK! 50.000 ft. Redwood FLU^€ Lumber 2)A 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. eOODHUE LUMBER COh be. EAST FREETOWN. MASS. 02717 Cranguyma Farms Instals 'Monster' Two A new machine being used at Cranguyma Farms, Long Beach, Washington is an Appli- gator, built by Hurd Machinery, Harrisburg, Oregon. This large piece of equipment rides on rear tires 66 x 43 and a forward tire 44 x 41. The tires carry 5 pounds pressure and there is 4 Ib./sq. in. when unloaded, ground pressure. The total weight is 6000 lbs. The power unit ig a G.M.C. truck engine^ with 4 speed transmission and overdrive, and will travel up to 60 miles per hour. There are three set ups for the machine: 1. Hydraulic Dump 2. Granular fertilizer spreader with screw conveyor to regu- late the speed; whirl plate pow. ered by hydromatic and it can carry up to 3 tons of fertilizer at one time. 3. 500 gal. spray tank with 40 foot boom; spray pump agi- tator with controlled speed. Cranguyma Farms has about 100 acres in cranberry produc- tion and this equipment has enabled one man to accomplish the work of many, where labor supply is very low. Mass. Cranberry Station S Hell! Notes by IRVING E. DEMORAfVIVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Dr. Chester Cross left for Japan on June 8th, he will re- turn the last week of July. He stopped off in California to at- tend graduation exercises for his son Peter at California In- stitute of Technology on June 9th. Chet's trip to Japan is the result of an invitation by the Japan Society for Promoting Science and is sponsored by this group. Daniel Brown, who just com- pleted his freshman year at the University of Massachusetts, is working at the Cranberry Station again this summer. Danny will work under the di- rection of Dr. Devlin on sev- eral projects. Richard Cunningham, a fresh- man at Brown University, is working for Dr. Bert Zucker- man this summer. Dick will work on several phases of nem- atode research. Marian Mackiewicz, a native of Poland, began working for Dr. Bert Zuckerman this month. He will stay here about a year to a year and a half work- ing on nematode problems. Frost There were a total of 9 frost warnings released during the spring of 1967, compared with 13, in 1966, 22 in 1965 and 18 in 1964. This includes afternoon and evening warnings. Frost damage has been extremely light this spring, probably less than Vz percent of the crop. We wish to thank both George Rounsville and Kenneth Roche- fort for their excellent work in 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL WILLIAM B. PLUMBER EDWARD H. LEARNARD HORACE H. SOULE CHARLES M. CUTLER VINCENT M. WILSON JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 frost forecasting this spring. These fellows are on the job every afternoon and evening during the frost season and their work is greatly apprecia- ted. We are also indebted to the weather observers, tele- phone distributors, radio sta- tions and the U. S. Weather Bureau personnel for the part they play in this service which is sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. Annual Meeting The 80th Annual Meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Grow- ers Association will be held Tuesday, August 22 at the Cranberry Experiment Station beginning at 10:00 A.M. The program is nearly complete at this time and will include ma- chinery and equipment exhibits, guided tours of the State Bog and a chicken barbeque at lunch. After lunch, there will be a short business meeting, a talk by Mr. Louis McLean of Velsicol Chemical Corp. and the crop report by Mr. Byron S. Peterson of the Crop Re- porting Service. Continued on page 10 Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Arenne Wareham. Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW J Three Thunder Lake Reports . . . Thunder Lake planted about 2V^ acres of Pilgrims this spring and new has a total of six acres of Pilgrims. On the West Coast, this variety cup counted 800 barrels to the acre. They should do equally well here. Thunder Lake also shipped to Nova Scotia recently several varieties for their experimental planting and their nursery, which is being re-activated, not only with the varieties from Wisconsin but with additional vines they will get from Mas- sachusetts. We received a shipment of Bergmans from the Fuller-Ham- mond Company and we planted 1% acres of this variety, which is probably the only planting of this variety in the state. This variety is popular in Massachu- setts and New jersey but has not been platend in Wisconsin, even in an experimental way. A visit was recently made by Dr. J. F. Davis of the Soils Department, Michigan State University and Karl Larson and Jim Neal, who are in charge of the experimental station in Newberry, Michigan and hope to follow up their work in the experimental plot they have at Newberry, which is a very good property. In fact, there is no reason that Michigan should not be as successful in cran- berries as Wisconsin as the conditions are practically iden- tical. Thunder Lake also procured a vine of unknown variety we heard of from Mr. Norman Le- Munyan, who has an experi- mental plot in New Jersey and we set them out here to see if Continued on page 21 Four OUR FINISHED PRODUCT Buckner Sprinklers are engineered to give you the best possible water dis- tribution for effective penetration in any soil condition. Whatever you grow, wherever you grow it, there's a Buckner Sprinkler specially designed to give you optimum irrigation at minimum cost and water waste. What do you need? Slow or rapid rotation? Heavy or light precipitation? Close, wide or extra-wide spacing? High or tow angle? Frost control? Buckner has them all in the widest range of sizes — with or without the patented sandproof, low-friction GDG Bearing, dry-sealed for trouble-free operation and extra years of service. Get full information on over 50 Models from 840 through 890 with coupon below. Buckner. INDUSTRIES, INC. WORLD'S LEADING SPRINKLER MANUFACTURER BUCKNER INDUSTRIES. INC. P.O. Box 232, Fresno, California 93708 Please send catalog and name of nearest dealer. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ISSUE OF JULY 1967 / VOLUME 32 - NO. 3 Growers have been blamed for the rise in "ood prices which have been so dramatically apposed by housewife picketing of supermar- kets in areas from one coast to the other. The facts are these: ' In comparison to a little over a decade ago, the growers get a smaller share of the money paid by an average family for food. Fifteen years ago the grower would get 47 cents on the dollar. Today he does well to get 40 cents of that same dollar. * Growers receive about 2.7% of the nat- ional income. This is lowest of any economic group. * Marketing has been the reason for a 28% increase in the cost of food during the past 15 years. America's city dwellers hold other misconcep- tions about farming. It seems reasonable to believe that they have no idea how much the rise in retail food prices reflects' a the quickly rising costs of processing, packaging, transpor- tation, warehousing and retailing. High costs of labor create pressures at all levels of distribution. John Q. Jennings, writing in the : Farm Jour- nal, stated that "food marketing e.xpe: ses have jumped from 53 cents of the food dollar be- fore the Korean War to 60 cents now — while the farmers share was dropping from 47 cents of the food dollar to 40 cents." Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall nt Ware+inm. Mj- Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box J, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-3604 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—583-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle Rivei , Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticultuce Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey Women working and rising incomes have increased the demand for fresh, frozen and con- venience foods — items that require advanced techniques to preserve, process and transport. Growers are also paying more for help. Wages for farm labor have increased 628% since parity measurements started in 1910. Still, union or- ganizers maintain that the estimated 360, 000 farm workers, if unionized, could demand higher wages. Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box IZ, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. Five Wis. Growers Summer Meeting August 16 The 1967 Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers' Association's summer field meeting will be held August 16 at the William Harkner marsh just south of Millston, Wisconsin. The plans for this year's meet- ing will involve major em- phasis on equipment and ma- terials associated with the cranberry industry. We would like to have exhibits of ma- chineiry, irrigation, electronic controls, chemicals, etc. There will be no charge to any or- ganization providing exhibits, etc. Mr. Eugene Savage, the county agent at Black River Falls and Mr. G. C. Klingbeil, Extension Specialist, Univ. of Wis. will coordinate the day which will begin at 10:00 a.m. and hopefully be through by 3:30 p.m. We expect to have from 150 to 200 growers at this meeting. FOR SALE H. R. BAILEY COMPANY, Manufacturer of Cranberry Machinery and Equipment Since L900. Stock, machinery, equip- ment, land and buildings (no cranberry bogs). Address all inquiries to: ATTY. ALBERT T. MADDIGAN 111 Center Street Middleboro, Mass. 02346 Jersey Blueberry Harvest Down 1 0 to 20'^ This year's blueberry harvest which in now in full swing will be 10 to 20 percent below 1966 states Phil Marucci, head of the N.J. Blueberry-Cranberry Lab New Lisbon, Mr. Marucci blamed the shoi crop on winter injury plus poor pollinating conditions during a severely cold spring. Despite new fields coming into bearing, Phil said the N. J. harves would be doWn from the 1966 crop of 2,100,000 crates. The state berry specialist said that damage to early varieties was severe in the Pemberton- Ghatsworth sector with little if any damage in the Atlantic Gounty growing areas. Harry Bush, manager of the Blueberry Cooperative Associa- tion, New Lisbon, was less op- timistic about crop propects. He reported that a recent sur- vey of member growers indi- cates the yield might be down as much as 25 percent. A prehminary survey showed an expected reduction of 29 percent in the crop but the later survey indicated some im- provement. READ CRANBERRIES r PROVEN PESTiaDE APPUCATION BY HEUCOPTER Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor oj Agway pesticides Helicopter operated by Plymouth Copters, Inc. Thomas **Whitey" Weitbrechi HARRY T. FISHER, JR., Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 Six I spring minimum temperature probabilities in the vicinity of :ranberry bogs in new jersey CLARENCE M. SAKAMOTO and HAROLD SCOTT This particular study was prompted by the question: "If a cranberry bog was drained in the spring, what is the chance of receiving a critically low temperature thereafter?" A re- lated and possibly more im- portant question from a prac- tical view is: "If one drained his bog after a particular spring date, how many more critically lew temperatures can one ex- pect?" The earlier the bogs are drained, the greater the poten- tial for growtn and yield, pro- vided no damaing temperatures occurs after drainage. Not only are the answers to these questions potentially use- ful in long-range planning, but they may provide information which affects day-to-day decis- ions. For example, short-lived warm periods during early spring can mislead growers into draining their bogs prematurely. On the other hand, if the water level in the reservoir is low, it may be best to delay drainage until the frost danger is over, even though a warm spring may be in progress. Although growers generally know when bogs should oe drained so as to minimize the danger from low temperatures, these periods have been ex- pressed as "not too good" or "good," meaning potential dan- ger from low temperature. Tem- perature probability tables for the cranberry- growing area of New Jersey on a microclimatic Continued on Next Pa^e TABLE 1 DATES ON INDICATED UHIGH CHANCE OF LAST OCCURRENCE OF TEMPERATURE (OR LOVER) DECREASES TO INDIAN HILLS 32 28 24 90% 75% PROBABILITY 67% 66% 33% 25% 10% APR APR MAR 16 4 16 APR APR HAR 23 11 24 APR APR MAR 25 14 27 APR APR APR 30 19 2 MAY 5 APR 24 APR 8 MAY 8 APR 27 APR 11 MAY 18 MAY 4 APR 18 BELLEPLAIN 32 28 24 APR MAR MAR 14 25 6 APR APR MAR 21 2 14 APR APR MAR 24 5 18 APR APR MAR 29 11 24 MAY 4 APR 17 MAR 30 MAY 7 APR 10 APR 2 MAY 14 APR 18 APR 11 PLEAS ANT VILLE 32 28 24 APR MAR MAR 13 28 15 APR APR MAR 20 6 23 APR APR MAR 23 9 27 APR APR APR 28 15 2 MAY 3 APR 21, APR 8 MAY 6 APR 25 APR 11 MAY 15 MAY 3 APR 20 PENBERTON 32 28 24 APR MAR MAR 8 23 8 APR MAR MAR 14 31 16 APR APR MAR 17 2 19 APR APR MAR 22 8 24 APR 26 APR 13 MAR 30 APR 29 APR Ierrjf fteld*. Approxlmaieii/ 3000 acrea are grown. ar^mm iMMm ■o ■•■ ♦ -^ -f > r*,':rpr,« Seven Sj)ring Minimum Temperature Continued from page 7 scale do not exist. However, probability of the last thres- hold low temperature on a macroclimatic scale for some stations in New Jersey has been analyzed by Havens and Mc- Guire.' Thirty years of shelter mini- mum (five-foot level) tempera- tures were analyzed to deter- nnine: (a) the date and its associa- ted probability of the last spring 32 degrees F, 28 degrees F, and 24 de- grees F or lower, (b) the expected number of critical low temperatures after a certain drainage date. Seven stations -encompassing the cranberry bog area were uti- lized to answer (a) above. These included Indian Mills, Pleasantville, Pemberton, Tuc- erton, Belleplain, Freehold, and Hammonton. Only one station, Pemberton, was used to an- swer question (b). Pemberton was selected because of the length of its continuous record and because of its compatibility with Whitesbog, New Jersey, the bog which is frequently used by growers as a "reference" bog. Whitesbog is also a lo- cation where bog temperatures are observed in addition to standard instrument shelter temperatures. The microcli- matic variation in cranberry fields is large. Unfortimately, except for Whitesbog, stand- ardized observation of tlie bog surface has not been recorded, but, as indicated earlier, grow- ers in New Jersey have been able to refer to Whitesbog and make necessary corrections ap- plicable to their bogs. Figure 1 shows the average date of the last spring 32 de- grees F (or lower) tempera- tures. This average date means that in the thirty years of ree- Eight ord, 32 degrees F or lower oc- curred prior to the specifitKl date in fifteen out of the thirty years. Several other sites (dates in parentheses) with less than thirty years were also used as a guide to draw the isolines on the map. In general, the aver- age date in the cranberry fields occurs between April 20 thru April 30 in South Jersey. Since the data were based on the standard shelter (five feet) height, one must consider the likelihood that the bog level will be considerably colder than the five-foot level. To de- termine the relationship be- tween these two levels, the data at Whitesbog were plotted in Figure 2. Two lines were arbitrarily drawn to separate the meterological conditions under which these observations were recorded. For example, conditions on the left side of the left line are "clear nights and calm winds," while those on the right side of the right line in the figure represent ob- servations during "cloudy nightj and/or windy." Under ideal conditions of clear night and calm wind, the difference be- tween the two levels can be in excess of 10 degrees. For ex- ample, a 30 degrees F obser vation at the shelter level may correspond to an 18 degrees F bog temperature observation Generally, however, one can ex- pect a five to 10 degrees' drop from the five-foot level to the bog surface. With this in mind, Figure 1 could be re-interpreted to mean the average date of the fast temperature 22 degre^-s F to 27 degrees F or lower. These figures are significant i from the standpoint that they| represent critically low tem- peratures from bud formation to flowering in the spring. Other levels of probability and two. other threshold tem- peratures (at five feet) are also included in Table 1. Prob- ability levels from 10 percent through 90 percent are showTi. For example, at Pemberton on nOOlE 2, nUTIOKSHIP EBTVmi SiBLTn in> BOG TSfPERATmE kt WHITSSKW. I.J. IK SniK April 29 there is still a 25 per- cent chance that at least an- other 32 degrees or lower tem- perature will occur. The prob- abihty that the last 32 degrees F or lower has occurred on May 6 drops to 10 percent. At Tuckerton the corresponding chance, 10 percent occurs ear- lier, on April 30. It must be remembered that Table 1 refers to the chance of the last occurrence of speci- fied temperatures. It should also be emphasized that even though a low temperature has occurred after a given date as- sociated with a given chance, there is no assurance that an- other low temperature will or will not occur. In this respect, it is advisable that one keep current of the daily, as well as the three- and five-day fore- casts. Cranberry growers possess a satisfactory frost- protection method in flooding; therefore, they may find that the fre- quency of certain low tempera- tures in a particular week may be a more useful bit of infor- mation to them. This frequency or number of certain specified temperature has been analyzed for the period March 1 thru May 9 (figure 3). For sim- plicity, this period has been di- vided into 10 climatological weeks of seven days each, be- ginning with March 1-7 as the first week. Figure 3 depicts the prob- ability or percent frequency of 24 degrees F, 28 degrees F (or lower) for each of the clima- tological week beginning with March 1-7. For example, if it was desired to determine the number of 32 degrees F or lower temperature one can ex- pect in week four (March 22- 28), proceed upward in Fig- ure 3 until intersecting the 32 degree line. One finds that the frequency is 40 percent, or ap- proximately three days. Simi- larly, if one wanted to deter- mine the frequency of 28 de- nCORS 3. mSBtBOlTI OP SPBCma) MUIHUH OHF^ATaSB (CB UMSB) FOB FaSIOD mtRCB 1 ISO mi 9 grees or lower during week 6 (April 4-11), the curve indi- cates that it is about 10 per- cent or, roughly, one day in that week. It should be pointed out that the frequency refers only to the week in question or for a duration of seven days only. In this respect, Figure 3 dif- fers from Table 1 in that Fig- ure 3 refers to weekly inter- vals and frequency or expected number of certain low tempera- tures, but Table 1 refers to the chance of a certain threshold temperature on a given date and, therefore, for the season (spring) in question. From an applied point-of- view, data provided by Figure 3 may be more useful that that of Table 1, although both can provide useful information. From an applied point-of- view, data provided by Figure 3 may be more useful than that of Table 1, although both can provide useful information. Data such as Figure 3 and Table 1 can Ije utilized efiFec- tively if one also considers the short-range forecasts, including the daily and five-day forecast. Results of some climatologi- cal analyses in the vicinity of cranberry fields of New Jersey have been presented which pro- vide potentially yseful infor- mation in making a manage- ment decision o ' Havens, A. V. and McGuire, J. K., SFRING AND FALL LOW-TEMPERATURE PROBABILITIES. Bulletin 801, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers —The State University. June, 1961. Clarence M. Sakamoto, Ph.D. is Ag- ricultural Meterologist, Assistant Pro- 0 fessor of Heterology, Rutgers — The State University and ESSA, Weather Bureau and Harold Scott is Me- terologist at the Institute of E»jm- Tonmental Research, ESSA, Weather Bureau. mine Nb8S.Statioii 8 Field Notes Continued from page 3 Crop Prospects From all reports and obser- vations it appears that Massa- chusetts has another heavj' bloom, particularly on the Early Blacks. Most bogs are in ex- cellent shape, the herbicide treatments have been quite ef- fective generally and injury from frost or winterkill is very light. We have the potential for another large crop. We want to urge growers to cooperate with the New Eng- land Crop Reporting Service by mailing their crop estimates, in August, to Mr. B. S. Peterson. A large number of reports makes a more accurate estimate possible and adds to the value of this service. Weather Tlie month cf Jnne was slightly less than a degree a day below normal. It was warm the first few days, then settled down to about 2 weeks of av- erage temperatures, followed by a cool spell from the 19th through the 23rd and then Avarm the last week of the month. Precipitation totalled 2.79 inches with the only real rainy period occurring from the 19th through the 21st when 2.59 inclies was recorded. The month ended about Vz inch be- low average, but we are still 3V4 inches above average for 1967 and IIV2 inches ahead of 1966 at this time. Insects and Weeds The first fruitworm moth was caught in Prof. Tomlinson's black-light trap on the eve- ning of June 11 which is about the usual time compared with many other years. Ten Large numbers of girdler moths have been noted on many bogs during June, this pest has been on the increase in recent years, because of oiu" dry summers. Bill Tomlinson advises the dieldrin or DDT treatments listed on the Insect Control Chart give good con- trol of the larval or worm stage. These treatments should not be applied when the bog is in bloom. Bill also warns that growers should be alert to pos- sible late infestations of fruit- worm and Sparganothis fruit- worm this year. Dalapon may be used until the end of July for treating ditch weeds or poverty and switch grasses on shore. Fuel oil is helpful for weed control in dry ditches. Shores and dikes may be sprayed with a solu- tion of 2, 4, 5-T and water to control broadleaved weeds, this is especially good on poison ivy. Salt solution, 1 pound of salt to a gallon of water applied as a fine spray at 2(X) gaHons per acre, will burn off wild bean and other tender weeds. Essential for Motoring Trips If you are planning a trip by auto, don't neglect the most im- portant item for carefree tra- vel ... be sure your car gets a thorough checking over before you start on your trip. Be sure to always have your license and registration along. Take along an extra set of keys for the ignition, glove compart- ment and trunk. Be sure to have a flashlight, trouble lights and a sign or some type of warning device for possible roadside re- pairs. Make certain all lights oper- ate properly; check all tires and spares for wear and pressure; check the oil, spark plugs, lub- rication, brakes, battery and cooling system; and make sure you have the proper tools for any emergencies. Announcing our NEW LOCATION on LOUT POND, BILLINGTON STREET, PLYMOUTH AERIAL SPRAYING and FERTILIZING Helicopters and Airplanes Fast, Reliable Service AS ALWAYS 11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ON NEW ENGLAND BOGS PLYMOUTH COPTERS, Inc. (Formerly Aerial Sprayers, Inc.) THOMAS S. 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Place 2 or 3 spears of cooked asparagus dn top of each serving. Then place a slice of cranberry sauce and a slice of cheese (in opposite direction so that the cran- berry sauce shows). Place under broiler until cheese melts. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Irozen Cranberry Cheese Salad 2 (3-oz.) packages cream cheese 1 cap mayonnaise 1 cup ^nrhipping cream K cap ripe olives, sliced thin 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 cap Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Saace, cabed Cream the cheese and mix well Avith mayonnaise. Whip cream and add. Fold in shced ohves, crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce cubes. Pack in refrig- erator tray and freeze for 3 to 4 hours. Shce and serve on lettuce. Twelve Photos 1 thru 4 - General views of Makepeace bogs, Wareham, Massachusetts Photos 5 thru 8 - Views showing cleaning and rebuilding of Makepeace bogs Thirteen REMIND THE LADIES OF THE HOUSE TO READ THE WOMAN'S PAGE Iff EVERY ISSUE OF CRANBERRIES PUMPS PLASTIC PIPE SPRINKLERS A complete line of WATER DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT AETNA ENGINEERING CO. Hanover, Mass. TAylor 6-2341 THE GIST OF JUICES (a LA cranberry) Travel broadens the palate as well as the eye and there's no better proof of this than today's swinging homemaker who just naturally takes a lively interest in the new foods and recipes ... as well as the sights and sounds ... on her vacation. This increased so- phistication on her part, has led to the planning of more menus for family meals and it may account in part for the wildfire success of once-regional food5 such as cranberry juice. One old Cape Cod recipe re- quired a boiling kettle and a good measure of oatmeal to clarify the juice, hardly the type of cooking to spread among busy homemakers, today. When cranberry juice did ap- pear in a bottle, ready to serve, however, homemakers were well prepared to try the unusual, tangy-tasting red juice. And they not only liked it, but they soon came up with a variety of uses for it Today it is served not only as a breakfast juice, but as a between-meal snack and as an appetizer before din-i ner. It's mixed with tea and other fruit juices for party punches. It's carried in a thermos when the family travels. All this has not been ignored by the cranberry cooperative M>hich first put cranberry juice on the market. They followed cranberry juice cocktail with a low calorie version which has only 12 calories to 4 ounces of juice. Then since cranberry juice is such a natural mixer, cran- berry-apple juice appeared on the market. Fourteen M'^mmm mummum PLYMOUTH AIRPORT ■f al barufaldi PLYMOUTH, AAASS. We are prepared to cover your cranberry bog needs Immediately. Two new heli- H copters with modern equip- .Mi^ ment, operated by experi- enced and skilled personnel. 746-2216 A Visit to the Bogs of POTTER & SONS Wisconsin - grown cranberries are 'water picked.' Mechanical pickers, traveling the marsh flooded to a depth of six inches for the harvest, scoop up the berries and load them by con- veyor belt into flat boats towed along behind. The mechanical picker has fingers similar to the tines of a fork and these get under the berries and hold them while the vines are rolled away by the forward motion of the machine. Until about ten years ago cranberry raking was done by hand, and in the earlier years, berries were picked by hand without' equipment. Mechani- cal pickers do the work of about eight men with hand rakes. In the days of hand picking it was the custom for several hundred people from the surrounding area to join in the harvest. In the photo you see an hy- draulic lift mounted on the back of a truck lifting the boats and dumping the fresh picked berries into a truck for haul- ing. At first glance one would think the job of running the mechanical picker to be an easy one. Not so! The picking is only done in one direction. The driver must get out at the end of the bog and place plank- ing under his tracks to climb out. Then there is the problem of getting stuck, refueling and many others that are not ob- vious at first glance. The Potter & Sens bogs are located west on route 54 out of Port Edwards in Wood county, Wis. Wood county is the largest cranberry produc- ing county in Wisconsin. The picked berries are taken to the new $400,000 receiving and screening plant of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Bab- cock, Wisconsin. The unique feature of this plant, first of its kind in the in- dustry, is the 50 x 100 foot re- ceiving pool. This pool is ca- able of holding 600,000 pounds of berries. A constant flow of water in this pools washes off the leaves and debris and the berries then move across clean- ers, graders and dryers before they are placed into bulk bins or 60 poimd kraft bags. The bulk of cranberries from the Babcock plant is shipped to the Ocean Spray plant in Chicago. The rest go to the company's plant in Markham, Wash., or to special buyers. •1 ■^^ • Cranberries. the year-'round berries with the bounce! Roty's Propane Gas, Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 235-3737 ALUMINUM PIPE • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There's a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale pumps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. Hale also has PREMIUM MATERIALS and DESIGN SIMPLICITY which assure long life, high operating efficiency, less down time and quick, easy servicing. 40FW. A medium-size centrifugal pumping unit with a wide range of volumes and pressures. Pumps up to 600- GPM; pressures up to 140 PSI. Skid or trailer mounted. "25 Years Working With Cranberry Feople on a Local Basis n Fifteen Apr/7 Bros. Purchase Two New Trocfors SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE: This sauce is delicious served over fish which has been wrapped in greased foil and grilled over hot coals. (1) Drain 1 can (1-lb.) pineapple tidbits, reserving 1 cup syrup and 14 cup tidbits. (Use remain- ing tidbits in a salad.) (2) Saute 1 clove garlic, crushed, and 3^ cup coarsely chopped onion in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine. (3) Add % cup light brown sugar, the pineapple syrup, 3^ cup vin- egar, }4 cup each sherry, soy sauce and chopped crystallized ginger. (4) Mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch with enough water to make a smooth paste and add to sauce, stirring constantly until thick- ened. (5) Add 1 green pepper, cut into slivers, and the reserved pineapple tidbits. Cook sauce for 3 minutes. Yield: 1 quart. BARBECUE MARINADE: For lamb. (1) Mix 1 clove garlic, crushed, % cup salad oil, % cup chopped onion, 14 cup wine or cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons bar- becue spice, 1 }/2 teaspoons salt, 14 tea- spoon freshly ground pepper, }4 tea- spoon oregano and 1 bay leaf, crushed. (2) Pour over a boned leg of lamb which has been placed in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight or as long as a day or two. (3) Remove lamb from marinade and barbecue to desired done- ness, turning and basting frequently with the marinade. Yield: about 2 cups marinade. This is also delicious with lamb shanks or chops. SPICY STEAK MARINADE: (1) Mix together 14 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon onion juice, 1 teaspoon celery salt, 14 teaspoon each garlic jiiice and powdered coriander, and 14 teaspoon charcoal seasoning, if you like. (2) Pour marinade over steak, cover and refrig- erate for 4 hours. Turn the meat in the marinade from time to time. (3) Drain marinade from the meat and grill to desired doneness. Makes about }4 cup marinade. Good on all steaks. Sixteen Morris April Bros., Eatmor the two huge tractor rigs shown Division, Inc., prominent cran- here. The gentleman pictured berry processors of Millville, beside the trucks is Mr. Morris New Jersey, recently purchased April. ^ • 9\ <^ • Cranberries . . . the year-'round berries with the bounce! Golmar Jjeltinq (uo.y Oyuc. 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Performance charts for the complete line of Buckner agri- cultural sprinklers have been redesigned for easy reading. When used with the new pre- cipitation chart all the infor- mation necessary to estimate and design an efficiently opera- ting irrigation system is avail- able in the one catalog. The Buckner 1967 agricul- tural catalog is available with- out cost from the manufacturer at P.O. Box 232, Fresno, CaH- fornia 93708. Cranberry 9p ray erg, Inc. Business will be car- ried on as usual with the same qood service we have always tried to provide. 293-7J53 293-6488 UCKNER AGRICULTURAL SPDINKLEIIS rm woaiD*$ l£aoo. BA07. 870. M2 14 ■00. 810. 850. 860. B«00 1 5 nKCiriTATION CMAtT cof4omoNS or sau 16 GCNBM Oma A HAW PIAHT ro taxta C«M«; kwtoiw hid, PAX WAftBKHISE iMintUASUi m. tTD IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for /rosf control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME 1 K'" and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Ave. Plymouth, Mass. (716-6048) Larchmont Eng. Rep. Seventeen UULL no iki s^ m lEW JERSEY June was about average in temperature and drier than normal in .the cranberry region of New Jersey. The tempera- ture averaged 70.6 degrees, about normal. Precipitation to- taled only 2.01 inches, which is 1.70 inches less than nor- mal. For the first six months of 1967 •rainfall has amounted to only 19.09 inches, about 1.75 inches less than normal. How- ever, in the first five days of July 1.70 inches of rain oc- curred to make up most of the deficiency. As of now, water supplies on New Jersey bogs are much better than they have been in the previous three years of drought. Blossoming on cranberry bogs is about a week to ten days later than last year and at least two weeks later than usual. There will, apparently, be a long lingering period of bloom, as many open blos- soms and very small closed ones are observed on the same upright. In a few rare cases two new blossoming up- rights were observed to have issued from one terminal bud of an old upright. Black-headed fireworm was moderately abundant in the first generation, but seems to have been well controlled by parathion-DDT aireal applica- tions. Girdler moth flight is very heavy on some bogs, par- ticularly grassy ones. i» WJISIIII6T0N Weather With our hottest day of the year coming July 1 with 89 de- R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEAAAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 grees F we were glad that there has been plenty of water — for the sprinklers were going ino'^t of the day. Here at the coast the breeze usually comes up about noon and it did not miss that day, but the inland heat still held for most of the bog area. The high temperature for June was 75 on the 4th, with a mean high for the month of 63.2. The low for the month was 43 degrees F on the 3rd and the mean low 51.5. Our precipitation has been light this month with only 1.43 inches total and .94 inches coming on the 21st. This makes a total for the six months of 1967 of 52.28 inches compared to the first six months of 1966 with 38.44 inches. Field Day Our June 24 Field Day was a fine success with more than 170 coming for the day. Many fam'ilies came for the first time and took advantage of the ex- tremely low clam tides. Some went clam digging for the first time, and were well rewarded. Mr. Shawa is on leave until the 10th of July, so the Cranberry Vine will be coming out soon after that. Continued on page 24 =3«J=5J:35=3HJ=3H«3=3P3W«««^^ >.»^v»^^^s»^>»#^^ Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 1 'I Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • OfRce— 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager :: 'I :; :; '. '1 '1 '1 '1 'I 'I 'I Eighteen DANIEL JAMES CROWLEY - SPRINKLER PIONEER by LEONARD W. YOUNG Asst. to the Director of Agricultural Research, Washington State University In four of the five main cran- berry-producing states, frost protection with sprinkler irri- gation is the usual practice. Many installations are fully automatic and the grower only awakens with the warning sig- nal on a freezing night to make sure everything is working be- fore he goes back to sleep. In Massachusetts, Dr. Ches- ter E. Cross, Head of the Cranberry Station at East Wareham, estimates that 5,000 acres of bogs are protected with sprinklers and says that each year sees new large acreages equipped for the same purpose. Another 5,000 acres in Wiscon- sin are protected this way ac- cording to Vernon Goldswor- thy. President of Cranberry Products, Inc., at Eagle River. In Oregon, about 60 to 75% of the state's 600 acres now rely upon sprinkler protec- tion reports Fred Hagelstein, County Extension Agent, and in the state the percentage is near 100 where the acreage is about 1,000. There are many reports that the same system is being used on other crops that are adaptable. When you look at a field bur- ied under ice on a cold morning, it is hard to understand how anyone could think of that as a way to save crops from ex- tinction. It looks as if the di- sease would be preferable to the cure. per year which was to pay his salary and provide the funds to operate an experimental bog near Long Beach and Ilwaco. With his meager funds, he tac- kled all of the problems as fast as he could and when it got freeing cold at night he tried firing and smudging. Like many others had, he found that the heat went straight up and the vines froze. The situation was about as black as the smudge he was making. In the midst of the gloom, he remembered a lecture and demonstration by one of his physics professors at Washing- ton State, Prof, Brenton Steele had showed his class that each gram of water holds 80 calories of latent heat which, when the water freezes, is not destroyed. It moves. If that heat would move in the right direction, Crowley thought, it might do the trick. For the next frosty night he was prepared with barrels of water and sprinklers. After a long night session, the wet and cold Crowley had proved to himelf that he had saved that portion of the crop while the rest of the bog showed frost damage. He was convinced but it wasn't so easy to con- vince those in charge of his program. In fact, he had to keep his frost control experi- ments on a low kiey for sev- eral years so his superiors wouldn't rule them out. Crowley finished his degree The next year, Crowley bor- work at Washington State Uni- rowed some better sprinkling versity in 1923 and went back to the cranberry country with Continued on Page 22 a state appropriation of $4,500 Nineteen The idea can be traced back to the trials and tribulations of a young plant pathologist by the name of Daniel James Crowley who was sent into the cranberry country of Wash- ington in 1922 to save the then small industry from failure. It was his first assignment with the Washington Agricultural Ex- periment Station. Now retired, 45 years later, he still lives close to where he began his work and where his son is now in the cranberry business. Jim Crowley's assignment was a big one — to tackle the problems of weeds, insects and diseases and, in addition, a mysterious "blight" which could destroy the crop in one night. Many growers were giving up because they couldn't fight it. « Young Crowley was pre- pared to fight insects and di- seases with the "modem" sprays of 1922 and he had high hopes that he could cope with the weeds. He and his department head, Dr. F. D, Heald, were intrigued by the mystery blight. Tn June, when the bHght with- ered the crop overnight, Jim was pretty upset to discover that it was nothing more or less than frost damage. He knew frost could be staved ofiF with flooding but, while the state of Washington is well supplied with rivers cf water, there was not enough in the vicinity of the bogs to flood them in an emergency. Wisconsin Gov. Knowles Discusses World Food Officials of major corpora- tions met with Governor War- ren P. Knowles recently to discuss their roles in meeting the swiftly developing world food crisis and to view the site of the coming World Food Ex- position September 15-24. Foodpower more than fire- power will shape the future of mankind, industry leaders now agree. Objectives of the World Food Exposition in seeking means of expanding world food supply and distribution were approved by Willis C. Scholl, president of Allis-Chalmers Manufactur- ing Company, Milwaukee. Ways must be found to step up food production in other countries as in the United States. Ameri- can farmers can't do it alone, he said. He emphasized that farmers should have better prices for their products. Threat of famine as world population doubles will push up the price of land, said Ray E. Rowland, board chairman of Ralston-Purina Company, St. Louis. He advises the coming generation of young farmers to hold onto the family farm, "It's the most precious thing HAIL INSURANCE on CRANBERRIES for WISCONSIN GROWERS FULL COVERAGE Ask about our Deferred Premium Plan LOW COST and PROMPT SERVICE INSURE YOUR 1967 INCOME NOW Call our LOCAL AGENT or write RURAL MUTUAL _ INSURANCE COMPANY I 801 W. Badger Road, Madison, Wis. you have." He said farmers are working long hours and de- serve a better break in prices for their milk, meat and eggs. Other industry leaders pres- ent included: W. D. P. Carey, chairman of the board. Pack- aging Corporation of America, Chicago, Illinois; Robert J. Dil- lon, vice president of Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, Michigan; Eugene Spitzer, Executive Vice President of Murphy Products Company, Inc ., Burlington, Wisconsin; Oscar G. Mayer, Jr., president Oscar Mayer & Company, Madison, Wisconsin; Ralph Garrard, vice president Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia; Werner Cederberg, vice president and sales man- ager of Coca-Cola Company, Chicago, Illinois; and Charles W. Parker, vice president-mar- keting of Allis-Chalmers Manu- facturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Conducting the tour were Wilbur N. Renk, president of the World Food & Agricultural Foundation, Inc., sponsoring the Exposition, and Foundation members Dean Glenn S. Pound, University of Wisconsin Col- lege of Agriculture, and Don McDowell, director State De- partment of Agriculture. Make. FARMi EVERY SAFETY ^WEEK ^WEEK CRANBERRIES the on GROWER magazine Tioenty («sso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE KinjoMori h INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 585-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. Thunder Lake Reports Continued from page 4 they have any possibilities in Wisconsin, Growers are greatly interested in planting Stevens and quite a little acreage was planted so far this year and the only thing that stops additional acreage frrom being planted is the shortage of planting stock. This may result in less acres of Stevens being planted in the next two or three years and there is just not enough plant- ing stock available to take carre of the demand, not only in Wisconsin but on both the East and West Coasts and in Can- ada. Mr. Charles Larocque has quite a lot of acreage now in Stevens and his property is near Drummondville, Quebec. He plans to plant more in the future as planting stock be- comes available. FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION H5 COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formeriy WHhrow, Minnesota) :•:•:•:•:•»; •:•:•:•:•>» ^ gggg m Twenty -one DANIEL JAMES CROWLEY- SPRINKLER PIONEER Continued from page 19 equipment and used it on a much larger area. By June 1, it was evident that the pro- tected area was weeks ahead of the surrounding crop which had suflFered setbacks with each frost. In the 1925 progress report of the Washington Agri- cultural Experiment Station, the researcher included a con- servative estimate of what could be done with his radical idea. Finally, some eight years after his first work, Crowley was allowed to use a $500 allo- cation of funds to dig a sump to collect aijiple water, install a second-hand gas engine and pump and lay out enough lines and sprinklers to demonstrate his idea on a scale large enough to convince growers to use it. Even then the director of agricultural research said he hoped Crowley knew what he was doing. Nowadays, in the cranberry bogs of Washington, this kind of protection is taken for granted. When the temperature reaches the danger point, ther- mostats in dozens of bogs send signals to the owners' bed- rooms and tjo the pumps which are always ready to go to work. Crowley's adaptation of the fact he learned in class 45 years ago has been a big factor in making the cranberry industry an important one in his own state and in adding to the suc- cess of it in other states. Editors Note: Mr. Crowley's official report on his sprinkler work may be found on page 66 of the 36th Annual Report (6- 30-1926) of the State College of Wash., Agri. Exp. Station. Twenty -tb)o Hanson Pilot Killed in Crash A light single-engine plane crashed and burned in a cran- berry bog opposite Little Sandy Pond, oif Route 27, Bryantville, Mass. at 6:51 P.M. Thursday, July 13 killing pilot ,Benjamin W. Atwood, 46, of Hanson and injuring a passenger. Atwood, of 984 Main Street, was. one of the first jet pilots for the Air Force and presently owned and operated a cran- berry bog dusting service, Cran- berry Sprayers, Inc., located at his airfield, Cranland Airport, off Monponsett Street Atwood's body was burned beyond recognition when the two-seater plane flipped upon crashing. He was identified by papers found in his wallet. The passenger, Wilfred B. Jefferson, of 28 Liberty Street, Hanson, was thrown from the plane sustaining serious internal and head injuries. He was taken to Brockton Hospital where he is reported in fair condition. Mr. Atwood owned his own business. Cranberry Sprayers, Inc., and was a spray pilot. He was a member of the VFW Posts in both Hanson and Whitman. Bright for the Clotheslines aren't always in the way in yard of California home. Metal drapery ring is attached to each end of wire lines — rings slide on 1-inch pipe fastened to garage, fence, or posts embedded in ground. Prepare for hanging laundry by spacing rings along pipes — when through, push all rings to one end of rod, clearing yard for other activities. PRODUCIS Westinghouse Air Brake Com- pany (VVABCO) has negotiated a Marketing Agreement with Komatsu Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tokyo. The agreement is announced by Charles B. See- Ig, Vice President and General Manager of the Construction Equipment Division of WABCO of Peoria, 111. The five-year contract gives WABCO exclusive rights to market the complete line Komatsu Crawler Tractors the United States. Komatsu (1966 sales: U. $223 million) is a sizeable pro- ducer of constniction and ag- ricultural equipment, heavy in- of in S. dustrial machinery, and steel castings. In business since 1921, Komatsu has been manufactur- ing crawler tractors for more than 35 years. WABCO, a major manufac- turer of construction and mining equipment, will sell, rent, and service the Komatsu tractors through a wholly-owned sub- sidiary, WABCO Distribution Corporation. "Because of their high quality standards," states Seelig, "we are confident that Komatsu tractors will gain strong custo- mer acceptance here in the United States as they have already throughout most of the world." New Products itetns are NOT ad- vertising. They are included in this magazine because- we feel that they will he of interest to our readers. Further information should be ob- tained from manufacturers. Manu- facturers and distributors — CRAN- BERRIES will consider items sub- mitted btit can not correspond. Twenty -three REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WASHINGTON Continued from page 18 Ocean Spray Visits Ocean Spray officials visited the Peninsula June 21st and met with the members for a luncheon meeting. Guests of Norman Brateng, local member of the board of directors of the national association were Ed- ward Gelsthorpe, Richard La- Geze, Edward Gaughn, Gilbert Beaton and Robert Lucas. l^' WISniRIR A large high pressure system persisted through the 1st week over the Lake Superior region resulting in dry northeasterly winds across Wisconsin. Skis remained cloudless over the northern half of the state while conditions varied between clear and cloudy over the south. Cool nights kept average tempera- tures a degree or two below normal in the north and 4 to 8 degrees below normal in the south. No rain fell over the northern half while the rain of May 28 brought amounts of 14 to 1" in the south. Amounts in excess of 1" fell in some southcentral counties. The type of weather pattern that usually brings extended periods of very heavy precipi- tation to Wisconsin developed early the 2nd week as a front became stationary diagonally southwest to northeast across the state. Heavy showers and thunderstorms developed daily on either side of this front after the 6th, thoroughly soaking the previously dry soils. The show, ers of the 8th and 9th were locally severe with hard driv- ing rains, hail, and strong winds. With the increased hu- midity, nighttime temperatures rose into the Sffs or low 60's while daytime highs remained mostly in the 70's. The persistent wet weather pattern continued with heavy rains in most sections. Several small tornadoes accompanied the showers on the 11th south and east, and hail was reported in some east-central areas the 12th. The heavy shower activity continued unabated through June 16th in most areas of the state. Heavy rain fell daily somewhere in the state with the 2-weekly amounts averaging 4 to 6 inches. Locally amounts totalled 8 to 10 inches in west- central and central counties, or about twice the normal amounts for the entire month of June. Summerlike weather with high temperatures and humidities prevailed through the 18th. Cooler and drier air finally re- placed the tropical air mass with good drying conditions on the 19th. More humid air and showers returned the 20th. The 21st was sunny and dry. This type of weather alternated with periods of cloudy and showery conditions. Precipita- tion was light in most areas, but spotty moderate amounts fell in the north and in the ex- treme south. The 25th was rainy and quite cool. Clear and cool on the 27th. Increasing temperatuers with showers returning to the state characterized the 28th. BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT ^IPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Go /van /zed - B/fuminous Coafed - A\K}TX\\ny}m CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHREID WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN Twenty -four serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES *********** Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN ^ DANA MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. Wis. Rapids, Wis. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN r^'^s^i^i^-- when You Answer WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 ^*0m 1 ta^^lAit... J^^^^^^^K (^" ',^HH ■ _. ^ L'^^v ^rt 4 / ^ ^^H ^- / . 1^ • 1? i: .^'^ :.-.^ -< ^ -"^ "^ - '^ Im^^ What will you get for yourl cranberries five or ten years from now^? For a look at the future, take a look at the past* Over the years, Ocean Spray growers have done better than others. Ifs got nothing to do with boom or zoom. It's a matter of steady growth. Steady growth means financial stability. Financial stabil ity means security. Security is knowing you'll be doing alright five or ten from now. 'y of steady growth. )f repeating itself. STCCKBRIDGE BOWDITCH Ocean spray> FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERS SPRAY, CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA. Massachusett:s iMew Jersey \A/isconsin □regon Washington Canada AUGUST I9B7 THE IMATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE LIBRARY •,nC"7. ■.CV' WASHINGTON / TURN OF THE CENTURY .... 7 REGIONAL NEWS NOTES 19 SAFETY IN CHEMICAL HANDLING 11 £0010 *ssm ^%5JiBnm (Q/QQ-a jspjo) *ssm JO •ATun ^ DIRECTORY lop cpanlieppy growers ^ The CHARLES W.HARRISl Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dlghton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers fflGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Complete Line of Proven Pesticides and Fertilizers for your Bog Needs HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Agric. Chemical Representative Purchase St. Middleboro, Mass. Telephone 947-2133 >#sr^«^#^»«v#^4 Electricity - Icey to progress In industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. 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Architects and decorators are u^g paneling with increasing imagination. Even the amateur decorator is fairly safe "in try- ing out novelty paneling ideas because it is almost impossible to "go w*rong" on room effects with a material of natural beauty like wood. One modem application is use of the same wood on both the outside and inside of the house. This utilization of house siding as paneling is effective for a fireplace wall or when ex- terior and interior are linked with a window wall. Wisconsin Extension Specialist Writes of Visit to Northwest Cranberry Growing Areas The following is the text of a letter written to Mr. Vernon Goldsworthy of Cranberry Prod- ucts, Inc. of Eagle River, Wis- consin by G. C. Klingbeil, Ex- tension SpeciaUst at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. "Goldy" sent it along to us with the feeling that other growers would find some interest in it. Dear Goldy: I have just returned from my rather extensive visit to the fruit growing regions of tne Pacific Northwest, and during the course of the visit I had opportunity to see a good num- ber of cranberry properties. Spent several days at the Long Beach Experiment Station and as you suggested I visited the marshes on Lulu Island just south of Vancouver. I had an opportunity to get onto the property of Mr. Norman Holmes, unfortunately I did not meet him personally. It is my honest opinion that the damage on his vines, particularly Stev- ens, was neither insect or di- sease but I think just lack of suflBcient moisture. This situ- ation occurs and is not uncom- mon in some of the marshes in that area. One other tiling that was quite obvious to me was the poor distribution that some growers get on the ap- plication of chemicals for weed control. It is quite appar- ent that their cyclone-type seeders or similar devices do not have he degree of precision that we have in the granular spreaders here in Wisconsin. One of the interesting ex- periences I had was participa- ting in the summer meeting at the Long Beach Experiment Station. They had one of the largest crowds ever at the cranberry meeting, and I hon- estly believe I met a sizable portion of all the growers in the Northwest. My only re- gret is that I did not have more time and funds to make a more detailed visit to the area. Sincerely, G. C. Klingbeil, Extension Specialist Cranberry Sprayers, Inc. Business will be car- ried on as usual with the same qood service we have always tried to provide. 293-7J53 293-6£l88 ri« NT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have^, seen the ..•'' BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 ONE CRAMDOKJ equipment O F«RM pmpany FORMERLY C & L EQUIPAAENT CO., INC. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS. 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Right now we are in full bloom, and I think I have never seen the bees, both honeybees an d bumblebees, working as hard as they have been this year, so we should have excellent pollenation. AM indications are that Wisconsin's crop should be a little larger than last year with about 525, 000 barrels. With what Wisconsin has now planted this year, we should have approximately 800, 000 barrels in the next few years. At least 75% of all acre* age is now under sprinkling system and additional sprink- ling systems are being put in on some additional acreage for next year. Planting stock is completely sold out for next year as far as Stevens are concerned and even Searles are not top plentiful, because people hesitate to cut them due to the shortage of\ help. I Cranberry Products has been' shipping cranberry sauce to both London and Hong Kong under private label, and we ' expect to ship additional quan- tities to other countries in Eur- ope in the immediate future. While the amount is small, at least there is some interest in foreign countries. We assume, however, most of it is being used by Americans there. We are getting son^e berries from the state of Washington for processing; and of course, these are McFarlins and should make excellent cranberry cock- tail, which is becoming quite an item with us. ! Mass. Crankerry Station I Held Notes by IRVING E. DEMORAIMVILLE axtenislan oranbarry apaoiallat Nnonals Dr. Wes. Miller has left the Cranberry Station to take a po- sition with the U. S. Govern- ment in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Wes had been with us for nearly three years and was our biochemist. He will be work- ing for the Fish and Wildlife Service in his new job. We enjoyed having him with us and extend our best wishes to Wes and Mrs. Miller in their new undertaking. Dr. Bert Zuckerman attended the conference on Control of Plant Parasitic Nematodes from July 5 to 8 at MacDonald Col- lege near Montreal, Canada. Bert conducted a seminar on advances in this field. Dr. Robert Devlin attended the 6th Annual International Conference on Plant Growth Regulators from July 23 to 30 held at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Attendance to this conference is by invita- tion only. Dr. Chester Cross returned from his trip to Japan on July 26 and appears to have sur- vived it very nicely. Chet re- ports that he did not see any cranberries or cranberry prod- ucts in the stores. The common fruits seem to be bananas, wa- termelons and pineapples, with lesser amounts of strawberries, apples and peaches; common vegetables are tomatoes, egg- plant, corn an^ cabbage, with some lettuce, potatoes and cu- cumbers also. Pineapple and tomato are the favored juices; of course, rice and fish are the staples of the diet. WmUmt The month of July was nearly 1 degree a day below normal with no great extremes in tem- perature. The month was hu- mid, cloudy, foggy and soggy. There were very few clear days, in fact, the U. S. Weather Bur- eau called it the least sunny July in 70 years. Precipitation totalled 4.56 inches, which was about 1% inches above average. This rainfall was well distribu- ted throughout the month with 16 days having measurable amounts. We are now 5 inches above average for the year to date and over 15 inches ahead of last year at this time. Water supplies are in excellent shape at this time and the vines are making considerable growth which may be a problem at harvest time. 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HIUL. CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE RC»ERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 Cranberries . the year-'round berries with the bounce! Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs ATCBve Wareham. BIsm. 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Box 232, Fresno, California 93708 1 Please send catalog and name of nearest dealer. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP s ISSUE OF AUGUST 1967 / VOLUME 32 - NO. 4 EXERCISE ON FUTILITY Each month, when it becomes time to , write the editorial, a great many thoughts come to mind. We could, with little diffi- culty, keep these editorials within the area of cranberries and the people who grow and process them and are involved with them in any way. It is our feeling, however, that there is much going on in the world, that requires the thought and attention of all. The recent United Nations General As- sembly meeting over the Middle East crisis made a great impression on my mind and started me thinking about this month's editorial. While peace held in the balance, while the future of many people in the Middle East ran out, and while the U. N. had per- haps its biggest chance to prove itself — nothing happened. Nothing to show an end to the downward spiral of integrity, faith and kindness through which we are passing. The speeches — useless. Many were based not on fact but on nationalistic self-esteem. There, for all to see on the TV screen, were hate-filled charges and counter-charges. Speeches drenched in centuries of ethnic hates and religious intolerance. On and on and on. And, while all this was going on, people were dying uselessly and the U. N. became a political tool tainted with the stench of many centuries of de- cadent protocol and diplomacy. Speeches of the two Great Powers caused other nations to align themselves with one or the other. The current balance of power cannot settle anything of impor- tance as many now are forced to admit. It would seem that Red China is the nation which is benefiting most from these exchanges. All other nations are getting themselves in a position where they must side with either the U. S. or Russia — or abstain. No one is fooled by the latter tactic. The U.N., Russia and many other na- Established 193 6 by Clarence J. Hall at Ware-ham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box J, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-3604 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—583-4595 CORRESPONDENTS -ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticultuce Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jefsey tions have turned down the idea of bilateral action for peaceful world balance by Rus- sia and the U.S. In a classical manner of a hypocitical "grandstand play" Russia rejec- ted this proposal. 'The smaller nations re- fused to support bilateral action, supposedly because of their "sovereignty." Where does it all leave us when the U.N. is incapable of settling emergencies which fly in its charter's face. You guess ! Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box 70, Kingston. Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year. FIVE I i i I • •*5' , \ THE FARMHAND POWER DITCHER has a hundred dif- ferent uses. Designed primarily for cleaning vegetation and silt from irrigation and drainage ditches, it can also dig new ditches. It's handy for filling and leveling and for landscape contouring. It works equally as well in dry or water-filled ditches. It's unique because of the "off-the-side-of-the-tractor" design which per- mits you to drive alongside a ditch and clean the near bank or both banks at once with its chain-and-paddle action. It fits most 65 h.p. and over tractor models. Three hydraulically-controUed cylinders give the unit complete flexibility in fitting the contour of any ditch up to 10 feet wide. Mechanically-powered from the PTO at the rear of the tractor, the ditcher has an auger which runs in the ditch bottom, eliminating tractor side draft. Counter- balance provides stability. An amazingly efficient machine, the Farmhand Power Ditcher can be used on all sizes of ditches from small laterals to large canals. PROVEN PESTICIDE APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER Call: HARRY T. FISHER, JR. an independent distributor of Agicaij pesticides "''"''"'^Vi^i- ^' Helicopter operated by Plymouth Copters, inc. Thomas ">Vhiley" Weitbrecht HARRY T. FISHER, JR , Middleboro, Mass. Tel. 947-2133 s^ SIX Editor's Note: In reply to the request made in our feature story in the May Issue^ we received the following item from the state of Washington. It is a report, written in June of 1917 by a Professor Melanders , Chairman of Ento- mology of Washington State University to Professor George Severance J Acting Director of Experiment Stations. 'Ihe response to our featuring stories of the cranberry industry at the turn of the century was so gratifying that we are going to attempt to obtain more from other growing areas for future publication. We would particu- larly like to hear from New Jersey, Wisconsin, Oregon and Canada. The cranberry industry in Washington is young but al- ready important. Nearly or quite one million dollars is invested and six hundred acres of the 3000 acres of peat marsh avail- able in south western Wash- ington are now set out to cran- berries. Some of this has been bearing six years, sufficiently long to show that the industry is well based and to show also that many problems face the growers which the experience gained in the older bogs of the eastern states will not satisfy. The output last year amounted to 2250 barrels from the North Beach Peninsula in Pacific County, a stated average of 90 barrels per acre for the bear- ing bogs. Three selling organi- zations have been established, one of them, the Washington Cranberry Association, has fifty- one members. These associa- tions are able to spread any in- formation the college might ob- tain among practically all the growers, for they are mutually interested in the development of their industry. Some of the larger growers are H. M. Wil- liams, J. A. McAfee, J. M. Ar- thur, W. B. Murdock, A. B. Moore, W. M. Round, Dr. H. S. Gane, Dr. G. W. Hill and Dr. Lee W. Paul. The Williams holdings, called Cranmoor, in- clude 400 acres. Dr. Paul, who is Mayor of Ilwaco, courteously drove me in his auto to visit many of the bogs, both those in excellent cultivation and those that have been neglected. J. W. Howerton, Secretary of Ilwaco Cranberry Company, furnished much information re- garding the industry, and M. E. Sinclair, Secretary of the Ilwaco Commercial Club and Vice- President of the Southwestern Washington Bank, likewise took me in his car to see growers near Long Beach. These cranberry growers of the Peninsula are largely grop- ing in the dark. Mr. WilUams in his early years worked with cranberries on the Atlantic Coast and has brought with him almost all the information that based the industry. Dr. Gane and but one or two of the other men have visited the eas- tern fields to obtain informa- tion. Otherwise, the growers have been appealing to the Ore. gon Experimental Station and to the Federal Department of Agriculture. Dr. Shear, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, an expert on cranberry fungi, has visited the Washington bogs. As the only commercial bogs in the United States are located in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Wisconsin, and as the condi- tions in Washington as regards insects, fungi, soils, climate, la- bor, marketing, and every fac- tor affecting the industry, are so entirely different from those of the East, the growers feel entitled to call upon our Ex- periment Station for aid in es- tablishing the infant industry. Three varieties of cranber- ries are grown in the North Beach Peninsula, the Cape Cod, a low runner, the Howe, more erect and with dark berries, and the McFarland. The grow- ers are going to a great expense in preparing the bogs. The peat marsh is first ditched and trenched for drainage, leveled by scalping off all vegetation, sanded either by pumping-ma- chinery or by hand so as to cover the rich soil with a layer of sand. When thus prepared the plants are mathemLitically ■set out on a square plan from eight to sixteen inches apart. In a couple of years they be- gin to bear, when the ground becomes matted with the inter- locking plants. Bogs along the Atlantic are flooded over winter to hold back the plants from extreme cold. This practice does not obtain in Washington, and Continued on Next Pa^e SEVEN Continued from page 7 undoubtedly makes some dif- ference in the depredations of insects and fungi. One of the main difficulties en- countered is the labor problem^ The eastern method of scoop- ing the berries at harvest by special machinery has not been adopted, apparently because the western vines grow too flat. Accordingly the expense of hand picking is ten-fold greater than on the Atlantic, amounting to nearly three dol- lars per barrel. Because of the isolation of the peninsula, hav- ing as sole communication a narrow-gauge railroad which maintains a double-price sched- ule, the cost of marketing is further increased. Spraying is regularly attemp- ted, but what to use, at what concentrations or in what com- binations, and when to apply, are unsolved riddles. Dr. Paul has a voluminous scrapbook in- to which he gleans all sorts of information about cranber- ries. This is his principle guide, and if some eastern farm jour- nal advises Bordeau spraying before blossoming, he follows the injunction. Many of the growers are using lime-sulphur spray, but on whose authority I could not ascertain. They mix whale-oil soap with Bordeaux as a spreader, not knowing that an insoluble curdy copper and calcium soap is thus formed which is the antithesis of a spreader. Some desire to spray with nicotine, but are not sure; nor are they at all certain of the use of arsenicals . The dates for spraying can be determined only by a study of the insects and fungi involved, and the concentrations best adapted and the materials best to use should not be left to the growers for experimentation. The more pro- gressive growers have been ma- king comparative tests of lime- sulphur and Bordeaux, but not EIGHT knowing when to spray these tests have little value. The foli- age of the cranberry is very re- sistant to spray injury, but tests of safe combinations and c-on- centrations of spraying materi- als should be made. Messrs. Boyer and Son have installed an elaborate and expensive spraying system. A pumphouse has been built and equipped with a large-sized orchard pow- er sprayer, dismounted and per- manentJy connected with a sys- tem of galvanized piping which extends through the entire bog. Laterals lead off at 200-foot in- tervals from the main pipe, each controlled by separate cut-off. By this means the bog can be sprayed in a half-day, but the expense of so elaborate an equipment seems hardly justi- fied. The principal problems con- fronting the Washington cran- berry growers fall into the fol- lowing heads: (a) cultural. (b) woods, (c) fungi or physi- ological troubles, (d) insects. Cultural The best distance for set- ting plants is still to be deter- mined. As some growers set out four times as many plants to the acre as others, there is much opportunity for observa- tion. Variety tests and even the possibility of breeding a western berry might be looked into. Some growers are ferti- lizing the bogs, but they have no definite knowledge of how this should be done. They have opened a quarry of natural shell-limestone near-by, and are grinding this for fertilizer. Whether this is the proper ma- terial to use should be deter- mined by the Experiment Sta- tion. Fungi, ate. An inspection of some of the best kept bogs showed an abundance of what is locally called "false bloom." This was evident on every square foot of |Tound, but is different from the eastern disease of that name, producing a fleshy growth ol the leaves resembling the peach leaf-curl disease. The growers attempt to control this by spraying, but having no knowledge of when to spray or what to use are not making much headway. They complain of a fruit rot that spoils the berries, of a pithy berry, of a blight that curls over the run- ners and causes a rotting of the . plants ( of a disease that black- > ens the vines and causes a dropping of the leaves), and of a disease that produces pink spots on the foliage. The last, however, is ascribed to the muggy weather prevalent dur- ing June and July. Another trouble affects the keeping qualities of the oerries, but is thought to be physiological in nature, for it is said to be moft apparent in the fruit from young vines. WMds Apparently the most serious trouble confronting the cran- berry growers is the keeping down of the weeds. Sanding over the bogs helps in this re- | spect, especially if sand is free j from weed seeds. The nature of cranberry culture, where the entire ground is matted with the plants, prevents hoeing and the weeds therefore must be pulled out singly by hand. Many places had every cran- berry plant crowded out by weeds, a complete extermina- tion over areas of a square rod to a place. The worst weed en- countered is an Equisetum. There are three distinct species of Equisetum present, but one species particularly is advanc- ing through the bogs, crowd- ing out the cranberries, and can not be checked except by persistently picking off by hand the shoots as fast as they come up from the underground run- ners. Even where the weeds may not exterminate the ber- ries the shade they give pre- vents proper coloring of the fruit and lessens the value of the crop. In one field I noticed the following species cf plants invading the cranberry bog and all doing more or less harm: Sorrel, Horsetail Grass, Sedge, Rush, Yellow-Flag, Vio- let, Fire-weed, Dandelion, Wild Parsnip, Skunk Cabbage, Live- forever, Mint, Willow, Alder and several species of mosses. Sorrel is widely distributed, but is thought to be checked by repeatedly cutting it down during three years. Spraying the bogs with lime-sulphur is said to reduce the mosses. It might be possible to devise some method of spraying to check others of the weeds, but at any rate the weed problem is one on which the growers need instruction. Inttctf So far, with one exception, insects have not done material damage to the cranberries of Washington. The exception is the Fire-worm, called by the growers the Tip-worm, but a totally different insect from the tip-worm of the East. This Fire-worm as a caterpillar spins together the leaves at the tips of the uprights and feeds within this shelter. The affec- ted plants later become brown as if seared by firfie, and the work of the summer brood de- stroys the blossom buds of the coming year so as to prevent a future crop. When the life- history is traced through, the dates for arsenical spraying can be definitely prescribed. In the meantime the growers who have this species to con- tend with are spraying with a mixture wonderfully made, a concoction of arsenate of lead, Bordeaux, and soap. Mr. Ad- ams stated his intention to use a nicotine spray for this insect. In his case the fire-worm was present over almost every two inches of the bog and last year had completely burned the plants. The adjacent field owned by Chris Storsett, now in Norway, was so wormy with Fire-worm and a berry worm that it was not picked last fall. An underground worm that girdles the vines was reported at Wm. Litsche, near Nah- cotta. Several growers had heard of this insect but I did not see any specimens. A Geo- metrid caterpillar, probably a native species that has acci- dentally invaded the bogs, was reported by Dr. Paul, who has noticed also the berry worm that was said to /be destructive at Storsett's. A most unusual insect pest was a species of Caddice fly which came as Periwinkles into a flooded beg and fed on the cranberry plants. I noticed a number of a Tettigonia leaf-hopper on the Olson bog. Recommendations Sooner or later it would be advisable for the experiment Station to gain. some first-hand information by placing a work- er in the cranberry fields of South-western Washington. The industry is young and its prob- lems are unsolved. If finances prohibit the full-time employ- ment of an investigator at pres- ent, perhaps some immediate headway might be made by a cooperative study through County Agent Neslon. I would suggest that some run-away bog, such as the Storsett place, be reclaimed. This little bog probably has represented in it all the weeds, fungi and in- sects of the peninsula. With the combined advice of the Horticulturist, Plant Pathologist, Chemist and Entomologist, some progress might be made, at least in trying to adapt eas- tern methods to western need,«. Such a procedure would ori- ent our ideas with reference to the needs of the cranberry growers and put uis in ' better position to plan future inves- tigations. Old Facts About WISCONSIN In 1901 the United States cranberry crop was 1,200,000 barrels. In 1893 it was 1,000,- 000 barrels. L. J. Fosdick, owner of the Springbrook Meadows Cran- berry Marsh in South Carver, Massachusetts, was packing cranberry sauce in glass in 1903 under the "I Like't" brand. In 1Q02 Andrew Bissa took cranberries to Europe. In 1907 M. D. Potter stated he had been raking cranberries in the water for 16 years. In the early 1900's Creeping Sedge was a problem in Wis- consin. Although it was not identified as such, from the description it was apparently Creeping Sedge. The first cultivated cranberry bog was made in Cassvill, N.j. in 1849. In 1903 Wisconsin Cranberry Experimental Stations com- prised about ten acres of land. Niow Wisconsin does not have a Cranberry Experimental Sta- tion, and there are experimen- tal stations in every other grow- ing area — Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington and even in Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada. Ontario province ac- tually has two experimental stations, although there are less than 1,000 barrels of cranberries grown there. Old crop records show cran- berries were grown in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas and Illinois. In 1910 the Wisconsin Cran- berry crop was 16,000 barrels and in 1911 it was 29,000 bar- rels. NINE OCEAN SPRAY INITIATES QUALITY CONTROL FOR FALL FRESH CRANBERRY SHIPMENTS With sales of all processed cranberry products currently booming, Ocean Spray Cran- berries, Inc., Hanson, Mass., has announced plans intended to assure retailers a plentiful supply of top quality berries with longer shelf life during the upcoming fresh berry sea- son this fall. Since cranberries grown for the fresh fruit market require special treatment during grow- ing, harvesting, handling, and delivery. Ocean Spray has set up a comprehensive quality control program. The program provides a premium payment to growers who pre-qualify their fruit and then meet the pre- scribed requirments on delivery. Controls set up by agreement between Ocean Spray and its grower-members include selec- tion of the best-keeping varie- ties of berries for the fresh mar- ket; uniformity of color before harvesting; storage in Va barrel boxes (33 pounds) to prevent crushing; use of fertilizers and fungicides approved by the USDA, FDA and Ocean Spray management; and orderly de- livery by prearrangement to Ocean Spray receiving plants. Financial incentives to grow- ers delivering qualifying pre- mium berries designated for the fresh cranberry market will range up to $1.50 per hundred- weight. The grower incentives are not expected to affect wholesale prices, according to Ocean Spray, as the program is designed to eliminate waste and excessive handling at re- ceiving plants. Adherence to all specifications of the code are to be checked by Ocean Spray personnel in the field as well as at receiving station laboratories. The fresh fruit program fol- lows incentive programs pre- viously initiated by Ocean Spray for grower-members de- livering cranberries for use in the cooperative's cranberry juice cocktail and other pro- cessed products. An estimated 20 per cent of all cranberries produced by grower-members this fall will be marketed under the new fresh fruit program. Harvesting is expected to begin soon after Labor Day. "■•■'V '"^T^ aj^'c-'w^'s; Attention Orowers . ss: m PLYMOUTH COPTERS. inc. THOMAS S. WEITBRECHT (Whitey) Phone 746-6030 14 Incident-Fvee Years of Custom Avvlication Is it worth the risk you take to use dangerous chemicals through your sprinkler sys- tem when your work can be handled by experienced pro- fessionals- • Repeated applications may violate tolerance levels. • Minimum well timed heli- copter applications give su- perior control covering edges and corners not ac- cessible to sprinklers. • All custom applications are tax deductible ! TEN Personal Safety In Chemical Handling TJie information contained in the following article is from California Aerial Applicator Proceedings and was written by Irma West, M.D., of the Bureau of Occupational Health, California State Department of Public Health. Although it was pTimariltj written for use as part of a slide presentation for Agricultural Aifcraft Operators, ^ve-felt tlmt the question and pHstoer^ -portion of this presentation would -be of use to our readers, therefore we have -included it in this issue. Our sifKere thanks to the author and the California Extension Service for having granted us permission to use it. "Do it yourselF' chemical safety is not easy. The more in- formation that becomes availa- ble the more confusing it all becomes. In my opinion there is a great need to boil down into a few basic guiding princi- ples what everyone who must handle hazardous chemicals should know. Safety information about chemicals can be divided roughly into three categories: (1) What ycu have to know; (2)What is nice to know; and (3) What many think they know but is wrong. Here are 5 questions. If you can answer these questions ac- curately about each chemical and each chemical mixture with which you work, you have all of the information you need to proceed safely. Of course you must act appropriately on the basis of this information. These questions are: 1. How can the chemical get into the body? 2. How can I prevent it from entering or contacting me? 3. How much can harm me? 4. What are the harmful effects? 5. What should be done if harmful effects occur or are hkely to occur? How does one find the an- swers to these questions? The first steps in the process of learn- ing is reading. The first piece of literature to read is the label on the container each time be- fore use. If you have not read the label it is not safe to open the container. Not all of the information you need is on the label but you will be surprised how much is. The next piece of literature to read are the safety data sheets and bulletins provided by the manufacturer and the government agencies. If you need further information discuss the matter with or write to an expert on the sub- ject. Here is an example of the answers to these questions with respect to work with parathion: 1. How does it enter the body? For workers the skin is by far the most important route. Inhalation of dust and sprays are also important. Swallowed parathion is rapidly absorbed and this route is often the most important in suicide or acci- dental poisoning of children. 2. How can it be prevented from entering the body? Impervious barriers must be set up between the source of parathion and the skin, eyes, nose and mouth. The closer the barriers to the source of para- thion the more effective. Barri- ers worn by the worker (respir- ators, goggles, protective cloth- ing) are much less efficient but sometimes the only choice. The more reliance placed on per- sonal protective gear the greater the need for close supervision and well-informed careful workers. When skin barriers fail or are incomplete, soap and water must be used to remove the chemical to prevent further absorption. Do not work alone with hazardous chemicals. If barriers fail and you become sick you must have help. 3. How much can harm? 3-9 drops concentrate swal- lowed or 13 drops absorbed through the skin is the esti- mated fatal dose to an adult. 2 mg. ( ^ drop ) by mouth has killed a 5-year-old child. Child- ren and infants are much more vulnerable to parathion because of small size and certain diffi- culties in detoxification ability. 4. Acute poisoning only known effect Destroys an important en- zyme, chohnesterase. Poisoning usually follows several hours after last exposure. Signs and symptoms most described are fatigue, headache, blurred vi- sion, nausea, sweating, giddi- ness, tightness in chest, stomach cramps, and vomiting. If expo- sure has been sufficient, pin- point pupils, 'vomiting, tremors, difficult breathing, convulsions, collapse and coma may follow. (Effect of chronic or con- tinued reduction of chohnes- terase by small doses of para- thion which are not enough to cause noticeable symptoms has not yet been adequately investi- gated. ) 5. What to do if harmful effects occur? Here are the essential points to remember if you are called upon to provide first aid for a worker who is a parathion poi- soning victim: DO: a. Give mouth-to-mouth arti- ficial respiration if breathing is labored or stopped. b. Deccmtaminate him by re- moving clothing and bathing with soap and water. If para- thion swallowed try to induce Continued on page 17 ELEVEN Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary .*^ Robert Thompson Letters of congratulations from Japan, Germany, and Canada, and visitors from all over the United States, poured into the Kansas headquarters of Thompson-Hayward Chemi- cal Company as the company celebrated its 50th Anniversary. An open house and barbecue for 5(X) business and civic leaders was held on June 23, 1967. On the following day a similar event was held for em- ployees, their, families and friends. Highhghting the open house was a dedication ceremony for the Technical Center which was named in honor of the company's founder, Charles T. Thompson. The Charles T. Thompson Technical Center is comprised of research labora- tories, engineering and manu- facturing oflBces and a newly completed pilot plant. TWELVE Robert S. Thompson, presi- dent of T-H, and son of the founder, pointed up the need for the new Charles T. Thomp- son Technical Center. tAt the dedication, he said "Since World War II we have been venturing more and more into basic chemical manufacturing."' The company, which was founded in 1917, to distribute chemicals made a name for it- self as a regional formulator and distributor in the Midwest. Today, it is a nationally known company with several proprie- tary products in its line of in- dustrial, agricultural, nutritional and laundry chemicals. At the luncheon Pieter van den Berg, president of Consoli- dated Electronics Industries Corporation, (CONI) and Oli- ver T. Brewster, president of Philips Electronics and Pharm- aceutical Industries, ( PEPI ) , discussed the 1961 merger of Thompson-Hayward with their corporationis. ThompsonnHay-r ward is the chemical arm of PEPI. Mr. Brewster explained how T-H, through North Ameri- can Phillips, has access to the basic research of N. V. Philips- Duphar, in the animal nutrition and pesticide fields. As a result of its own R&D program and the tie-in with Philips-Duphar, T-H has added several signifi- cant proprietary products to its agricultural chemical line. TO'- •1 ''^ • Cranberries. the year-'round berries with the bounce! PRQDUCR 'Hress tour of leading cities. Tuesday, Sep- tember 12. She will appear in John Gary and Rosemary Cloo- ney stage shows daily in Me- morial Coliseum at World Food Exposition. Matching her glass shppers will be an original Manchester gown with twink- ling hght bouflFant skirt. Tvd B^lS Here's Checklist for Home Lighting Whether a family is buying a new home or remodeling the present one, the installation of modem lighting is an import- ant must in living better elec- trically. Here's m svggested check list for home buyers or remodelers : Outside — Individual lights for entrances, porches and driveways. Stairs and halls — Spot ceil- ing fixtures over all stairs and in ^ach hall, controlling them by switches at each end. Bathroom — Fixtures above and on each side of mirror. Al- ways turn on lights when using medicine bottles. Night light is an added safety measure. Bedroom — A large center ceiling fixture controlled by switches at the door and near the bed. Kitchen — Ceiling fixture plus lights over all working areas, including sink, range and counters. Basement and attic — Lights over laundry area, furnace, storage area and work benches. Closets — Wall or ceiling fix- tures, preferably operated by door switch. HANDSOME FLOOR ACCENTS FOR YOUR HOME More and more home maga- zines are showing rooms dec- orated with smallfer rugs to allow more of the rich, mellow appearance of the wood floors to set off the color and texture of the rug. "Why cover this beautiful floor," one western housewife asked? "I like the warm, neutral colors of my west coast hemlock floor and would prefer to let the rug be framed with this lovely flooring." NEW DEVELOP^AEN^ IN AERIAL SPRAYING OF INSECTICIDES Madison, — A new develop- ment in the aerial spraying of insecticides drastically reduces the cost of insect control in field crops. The technique consists of ap- plication by airplane of concen- trated but low-toxicity chemi- cals at low volumes of a few ounces per acre. University of Wisconsin insect specialist J. W. Apple is giving serious re- search attention to the possi- bility of using these "ultra low- volume" (ULV) sprays in commercial crop production. His experiments show that concentrated malathion and dimethoate give 94-100 percent control of alfalfa insects when applied as a low-volume aerial spray amounting to a few fluid ounces per acre. The treatment controlled pea aphids, leaf- hoppers, plant bugs, and grass- hoppers. In Apple's study, a light plane carrying the undiluted 'chemical flew at levels of 10 1 and 25 feet abovp the ground. ' Eight nozzles were used for a , spray treatment of one pint per I acre, and 16 no77l'=>«; were used to deliver two pints of the chemical per acre. Conventional methods of aerial spraying use chemicals diluted with water or other ad- ditives, Apple explains. For efi^ective insect control, conven- tional aerial spraying usually requires application of three to five gallons per acre of diluted insecticide. Several flights are required to spray a field of a thousand acres. One airplane spraying concen, trated insecticides can treat as much area as four aircraft using the conventional spray. A plane carrying concentrated insecticide can treat several fields in one trip, whereas sev- eral trips are required per field using conventional spray. The new method of aerial spraying does away with the mixing tanks. The concentrated need for a water supply and insecticide also gives better pest control because it does not con- tain emulsifiers and therefore may resist weathering. I'PlViS 5-Year Light BuK Is New Feature Light bulb snatchers will be pleased to know that there la A new electric light bulb avail- able that is guaranteed to last five years! Exhaustive tests of bulbs, made by independent testing laboratories, prove that the ordinary light bulb lasts only 750 hours, or about thsee months. At this rate, the average home, which has about thirty- five electric light bulbs, has to have a light replaced some* where in the house every week. This annoyance is banished with the new bulb which lasts for 17,000 hours of life! The cost is about one dollar, and over a period of time there is a 70% saving on your lighting. SHAWMUT GLASS CONTAINERS, INC. Representing KNOX GLASS, INC. 25 EAST STREET CAMBRIDGE 41, MASS. TWENTY=IHRE£. r REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WASHINGTON Continued from page 19 temperature ranged higher than the temperature outside, in fact all month it ranged 2 to 3 de- grees above the high for the day. The bogs are dry and most growers are watering at least four hours a week. New plantings need more water than old growth so the ponds are getting quite low. The Cranberry Vine came out this last month with a summary of the Field Day ac- tivities. "^'^ i^. WISCIIISII ¥'- "Rain, rain go away, come again another day." This is a chant beginning to be heard in the Wisconsin area. Through- out June temperatures were generally below normal, with precipitation above normal. June provided ideal weather for growth but was also excellent weather for weeds to thrive on. Cool and showery weather prevailed during tihe first week of July. Daily temperatures were below normal and then abruptly rose to above normal levels June 30th . (The showers were spotty and fell for several days. Richland Center reported 4.71 inches in a very heavy shower June 29 for a weekly total of nearly 6Vz inches. June rainfall was frequent and heavy throughout the state. Monthly amounts averaged 7 to 8 inches north of a line from LaCrosse to Green Bay with 5 to 7 in- ches south of that line except for 7 to 8 inches again in the extreme southeastern counties. Locally, throughout the state, amounts have been in the 10 to 15 inch range. A strong cold front pushed southward across the state on July 1 ushering in a week of un- seasonably cool temperatures. Thunderstorms accompanied the cold front across the state bring- ing 1 inch rainfall amounts to the central belt of counties roughly from Minneapolis to Green Bay around midnight June 30 to July 1. Damaging winds occured in Dunn and St. Croix counties and again in Calumet ad Manitowoc coun- ties. A small tornado was re- ported at Chilton. Scattered thunderstorms with some hail developed on the afternoon of July 3rd throughout the state. The balance of the week was cool and dry. While temperatures continued to average 2 to 3 degrees below normal daily highs were in or near the 90's. Frequent scat- tered thunderstorms left only spotty precipitation in a narrow band through the south cen- tral portion of the state. Only 2 stations reported in excess of 1 inch: Lynxville on the Mis- sissippi, with 1.47, and Madison with 1.06. The 22nd was sunny and warm with reports of 90 degree temperatures around the state. A small tornado was reported in north Fond du Lac County the 23rd. A cool air mass came over the state the evening of the 24th lowering temperatures gen- erally; the 25th was sunny and pleasant. BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE. WIS. — MADISON, WIS. [RONWOOD. MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT l^IPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized — Bituminous Coated — Aluminum TWENTY-FOUR CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHRELO WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN V, ), serving Ihe WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworlhy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN DANA § MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. '^ Wis. Rapids, Wis. ^ MFG. of: J SPRAY BOOMS GRASS CLIPPERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS Getsinger Retracto Tooth Pickers Dryers DISTR. of: VEE BELTS and PULLEYS SPROCKETS and BEARINGS i^ ROLLER CHAINS Ij CONVEYOR BELTING STEEL OUR PRODUCTS Sl.rained Cranberry Sauce Vv'hole Cranberry Sauce Cransweets Diced Cransweets Cranberry Apple Sauce Spiced Cranberries Cranberry Chilli Sauce Cranberry Bar-B-Q Sauce Cranberry Orange Relish Cianberry Vinegar Cranberry-Strawberry Preserves Cranberry Juice Cranberry-Cherry Preserves Cran-Beri Cranberry-Pineapple Preserves Cran-Vari Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves Cran-Puri Cranberry-Rhubarb Preserves Cranberry Puree Cranberry-Gooseberry Preserves Cran-Bake Sliced and Whole Maraschino Cranberries Consumer Size and Bulk Fresh Cranberries Cranberry Products, Inc. EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN i'^^^^^BH^**! nu^>^^^a^^0 VJ'JV^^JVtVm^^JV^'^VWV,' M WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 I . A lot of people wouldn^t know what these were if we didn^t put an Ocean Spray label on them. You know how most people buy cranberries these days? In cans and bottles and jars. Jellied and frozen and squeezed. Many of them wouldn't recognize a whole, fresh cran- berry if they saw one. So how do they know what to buy? They look for the Ocean Spray labeL^ >ple, Ocean Spray means cranberries. >re cranberry products than ever. Many |a couple of years ago. name. And they know what it stands utation like that overnight. Ocean spray. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY, CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA. l^ Massachu5et:t:s New Jersey VA/isconsin Oregon \A/a5hingt:on Canada iruuti ersonnel. sida Total rainfall was 5.12 inches which is about 0.8 inch above average. The first half ol the month was wet, with many small storms, the last half was better, with one big- storm on the 25th and 26th accounHng for 2.41 inches. We are now nearly 6 inches aboveaverage for the year and about 15 inches ahead of 1966 to date. Fall Management The following suggestions on < fall management are oflFered for consideration: 1) It is an ex- cellent practice where water is available, to flood bogs immedi- ately after harvest This gives the vines a good drink of water, which helps revive them after the rough harvesting operation and allows broken vines and other harmful trash to be col- lected and disposed of. 2) Thin or weak areas of vines on the bog which are easily seen dur- ing the picking operation should receive an application of ferti- lizer. This will strengthen the vines without promoting weed growth. The old bucket techni- que of walking the bogs and spreading the fertilizer by hand on areas that need it, is still a good practice. 3) Casoron, or any of our other approved her- bicides, should be used to clean Continued on page 21 AL BARUFALDI 746-2216 PUMPS PLASTIC PIPE SPRINKLERS A complete line of WATER DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT AETNA ENGINEERING CO. Hanover, Mass. 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Flight pattern studies can be extremely helpful for the better timing of control sprays. If it could be known when peak egg laying takes place we know that five das after egg laying that the eggs cap be expected to hatch. This is the time inter- val in which controls must be worked. After this time period it would be too late since the worm would be inside the berry and its control would be diffi- cult. With continued black light study and regular observations, year after year, taking into con- sideration weather conditions at the time the flights occur it is expected that much more ac- curate predictions as to when to apply the insecticide for best control. "In a quite seperate area of inquiry," Dr. Cross continued, *'the design and construction of an elevator and cleaner for flood harvested cranberries is nearly ready for testing." "We have worked hard on this. We feel that water harvesting is coming. We think that there are a great many of our growers who are interested in saving that 20 percent of the fruit that is normally left on the vines by going to a more expensive har- vest to salvage this additional 20 barrels to the acre. It could very well be economically feasi- ble." He mentioned that consider- able progress has been made on a test model of a new type dry picking machine which Stan Norton, who is developing it, hopes to be able to test on the 1968 crop. A completely automatic sys- tem for frost control which uses sprinklers and which is pow- ered by a gasoline engine which SIXTEEN has been converted to propane gas has been installed and is ready for test this fall. Com- bined with this is a telephone alarm system which rings a bell when the temperature drops and the machine ought to have turned on the frost protection device (more on this in a future issue of Cranberries). This will alert the grower to check to see if the device did turn itself on as it should have done. Dr. Cross added: "I think that something of this sort is wholly consistent with the advance in this technological ages" He concluded his report by touching on agricultural chemi- cals again, mentioning that, after many discouraging delays a high priority has finally been placed on Meleic Hydracide clearance by Uniroyal. He ex- plained that he had thought clearance would have been peti- tioned and approved before his return from his trip to Japan but rather found that this was not so. Now that this has finally begun, he feels that quick action is almost certain. He stated that the Station staff had worked on this chemical since 1960 and has proven its worth and that this was the compound that they were de- pending for their final wild bean and poverty grass control. On another aspect of research Dr. Cross said: "We have in- creased fruit set. Normally we get only a 20 or 25 percent of the flowers of cranberries to set fruit. With the growth regula- tors we have got as high as 80 percent." He went on to explain that there are, however, side efiFects to this 80 percent set. The ber- ries are quite small, thus the Continued on page Bill Tomlinson^ second from right ^ and Irving '''Dee" DeMoranville ^ extreme right, hack to camera in one of many informal 'brainstorming" sessions at CCCGA meeting. CCCGA MEETING Continued from page 16 yield is increased only a little. "With increased research," the Director said, "it seeems quite possible that the set can be in- creaed a little more than the 20-25 percent and still not sac- rifice the size of the berries in order to get an overall, substan- tial yield increase." There ap- pear to be headaches involved in this research but they do not seem to be insurmountable. In conclusion Dr. Cross stated that the Rocky Pond bog was being used for a lot of the ex- perimental work. He said it was hazardous to put unregistered chemicals on private property and that is why the state bogs are covered with stakes and the are even worse. "We are not six acres of Rocky Pond bogs slowing down or delaying or giving up on field experimenta- tion," said Dr. Cross, "I think there are far more plots out now than there were years ago when field experiments were the core and the first line of effort of our cranberry staff." "We are working on aquatic weed control. We are working very hard on the clearance of one compound. It ought to be cleared. We see no reason why it should not, but delays in Washington seem to be it." The report was not complete to Dr. Cross' satisfaction since he had not mentioned a lot of service work that get done. He said that he didn't feel that the staff was neglecting this kind of work but went on to say "on the other hand, when we are out visiting a grower we are doing just one task, we are facing just one problem on one place. It's much better, I think, for our staff to be engaged here, trying to find answers to more general problems so that all of you can be better informed when they come together." Following Dr. Cross' report, CCCGA President Pappi intro- duced representatives of sales agencies and asked them to preent their view to the audi- ence. First to speak was Robert Hiller of the Peter Lesage agency. He stated that the num- ber of berries on hand as of August 1 was far greater than anticipated and greater than it was hoped for. This made it difficult to make predictions. "Demand for Pals one pound window boxes of fresh fruit is better than it was a year ago. Likewise demand from or in- quiries for berries from pro- cessors is good although the buyer or processors have to await the Marketing Order's decision and the crop forecast before they can fully evaluate their position in regard to the coming market," Mr. Hiller re- ported. The next to speak was Mr. John Decas of Decas Brothers. 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SEVENTEEN CCCGA MEETING Continued from page 17 was early this spring," Mr. Decas began. "I think perhaps this is fortunate. I think the potential as existed then was such that it, along with the in- ventory that exists would have probably created a situation which would have been difficult to deal with at this time." He went on to say that from the point of view of his growers and the crops that they were growing this year, along with the existing demand it would seem that the 1967 crop would be "definitely marketable and at a sound value." As far as set aside is concerned, John said that it appeared that there would not be a need for it this year. In concluding his report, Mr. Decas stated tliat in the past the independents were quick to criticize Ocean Spray policies when they felt that these poli- cies had been detrimental to them or to the industry. Now, however, he feels that the in- dependents should speak up and publicly acknowledge the fact that Ocean Spray policy and its present leadership is such that they are doing a wonderful job in new products, promotion and quality programs and the in- dustry should be aware and cognizant of the fact that all this is beneficial to them. The representative of Ocean Spray, Mr. Gilbert Beaton, was the next to address the gather- ing in regard to the 1967 sales prospects. Mr. Beaton began by extend- ing the best wishes of Ed Gels- thorpe. Ocean Spray general manager who sent regrets that he was unable to attend per- sonally due to a prior commit- ment. "Sales last year went very well at Ocean Spray," Mr. Beaton stated. "In juices we have been showing a 25 to 35 percent increase. 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He thanked Mr. Decas for his kind words regarding Ocean Spray and said that "through cooperation this industry can go ahead so much further than we can by picking at one an- other." He went on to say that the reserve in finished goods this year is going to be substan. tially larger than it was a year ago. The marketing people have complained for the last few years that they have not been able to ship on order, that they have had to back order or par- tially ship orders and that this has hurt them in the total over- all picture of sales. With the reserve that is available this year there should be no need for back orders and shipments should go out on time. It is hopecj. that this will increase sales. The reserve is adequate but not excessive. He went on to speak briefly on a National Allotment program now being discussed. (Cranberries will try to have more details on this program in a future issue). He explained that Ocean Spray is still actively engaged in new products. "Any item that we can put a cranberry in, we are interested in selling," he stated. "\\'ithout definitely increasing the price of our products, wv Continued on page 20 ^ rjD r^'^^^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^i^^^MW- There is no doubt that the drought h-as been broken in the New Jersey cranberry region. ! During August a total of 10.22 inches of rainfall occurred on thirteen days. Included in these ! were two very intense rains: t 2.09 on the 6th and 3.51 on tlie 10th. This was the third rain- : iest August on record at the ' New Lisbon Weather Station. August 1932, with a total of 12.77 inches and August 1958, with a total of 10.80 inches, ex- ceeded the 1967 total, but in both of these years torrential rains, attendant with hurricanes, accounted for much of the rain. The total rainfall during the important growing months of May through August is 23.67, which is about seven and one- half inches more than normal for this period. The total for the January through August period for this year now stands at 37.02 inches, compared to the normal of 29.66 inches. The temperatures during the month were quite mild and av- eraged 72.6, which is about one degree cooler than normal. There was only one 90 degree day during the month, on the 19th. Temperatures plunged in- to the cool 50's on eight days, and the minimum daily tem- perature never rose to the 70's. The wet weather has caused more than normal rot on some cranberry bogs in the State, but in general, where the intensive ground spraying with fungi- cides has been practiced, there does not appear to be an un- usual amount of rot. Fruit- worms and fireworms have not caused significant damage, but there is a little more tipworm evident this year than normal. The crop prospect for New Jer- sey at this time indicates about 157,000 barrels. In terms of yield per acre, this would be a record crop for New Jersey. W1SNIN6IDN R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 ■,y^ tfVt^ -.fff A quote from the local news- paper, the Chinook Observer, "precipitation in this area dur- ing August was just about as effective as wringing a dry dishrag." We had a total of .15 with .10 inches on the 20th. Without a good supply of rain in the next two weeks the Long Beach area growers will not have enough water to get through harvest. Grayland Growers are looking forward to a good crop and good weatner for harvest. It has been wonderful weather for the tourist and sal- mon fishing has been extra special, with good growing weather for the cranberry bogs, but the area around .Long Beach is certainly looking for water for their harvest. We had several days with temperatures in the 70's and Continued on page 21 Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office — 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager ^3:35:35=35=3P35:55:3«533:3«C35=8=33^^ NINETEEN CCCGA MEETING Continued from page 18 are going to have a slight re- duction in price return. What is done at Ocean Spray in this regard, I know will be in the best interest of all," Mr. Beaton said. "In 1961," he went on, "our average national crop per acre was 61 barrels, in 1964 it was 65 barrels per acre, in 1965 it was 69 barrels per acre on a national basis. At this time there are a thousand acres of new cranberry bogs going into pro- duction this year in the U.S." "We are definitely going to out. produce the best-selling organi, zation in the country unless we have crop control or can look forward to a considerable re- duction to ourselves as growers," he concluded. The next item on the agenda was the nomination and elec- tion of officers for the coming year. Nominated were, for Pres. ident, Robert Hiller; for First Vice-President, William Atwood; for Second Vice-President, Robert St. Jacques; for Secre- tary, Ruth Beaton; for Treas- urer, Ruth Beaton. Nominated to be Directors were Chester E. Cross, Oscar Norton, Alfred Pappi, Kenneth Beaton, Carlton Colhns, Paul Morse, Edwin Heleen and David Mann. Honorary Directors were Dr. Herbert F. Bergman and Joseph L. Kelley. All the nominees were elected to office. Ray Morse of the Nominating Committee stepped to the microphone to express, for the entire association, their appre- ciation for the services rendered by the outgoing officers and directors. The following "old friends" and "new acquaintances" were introduced to the gathering: Philip Good of the Mass. Farm TWENTY Bureau Federation; Guy Paris, market reporter for the State Department of Agriculture; Byron Peterson of the Crop Reporting Service; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stevens; Dr. Her- Kelley; Robert Ewing, County bert F. Bergman; Joseph L. Agent, Plymouth County Bu- reau; Dominic Marini, County Extension Agent, Plymouth County; Oscar Johnson, John Farrar, Dennis Crowley, Uni- versity of Mass.; Frederick Troy, U. of Mass.; Richard Beattie, U. of Mass.; Dr. A. A. Speilman, Dean of School of Agriculture, U. of Mass.; Dr. Oswald Tippo, U. of Mass. and Mr. Charles McNamara, Com- missioner of Agriculture, Com- monwealth of Massachusetts. Richard Beattie of the Uni- versity of Mass. spoke for the University officials and ex- tended their greetings and their regret that they had to leave before the end of the meeting. He also commended the out- going officers of the CCCGA and the association as a whole for their enthusiastic support of the Mass. Cranberry Experi- ment Station and its staff. The main speaker, Mr. Louis McLean an official of the Velsi- col Corporation of Chicago, was introduced by Dr. Cross and the text of his address will be found in a future issue . To conclude the day's activi- ties, the 1967 Crop Forecast was presented to the growers by Byron Peterson of the N. E. Crop Reporting Service. It was as follows: U.S. Total: 1966 1967 1,557,800 1,515,000 Massachusetts 800,000 700,000 New Jersey 141,000 157,000 Wisconsin 477,000 500,000 Washington 95,000 101,000 Oregon 44,800 57,000 Following the reading of the crop forecast and final remarks by the Association President, the meeting was adjourned Remarks overheard at the con- clusion of the day's activities indicated the satisfaction of those who attended. A Few Pesticide Safety Dont's — Don't save or re-use empty pesticide containers. — Don't leave mothballs where children can find them. — Don't use a pesticide in the home if a gas mask is required when using it. — Don't use your mouth to blow out clogged sprayer lines or nozzle tips, or siphon a pesti- cide from a container. — Don't smoke while handling pesticides. — Don't spray or dust outdoors when the wind is high. — Don't apply pesticides near wells wher^ they might con- taminate the drinking water. CRANBERRY CRUNCH 1 cup uncooked rolled oats Va cup all-purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar lo cup butter 1 pound can Ocean Spray Cran- berry Sauce (Jellied or Whole Berry) 1 quart vanilla ice cream Heat oven to 350° F. Mix oats, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Place half of this mixture in an 8 x 8 inch greased cake dish. Cover with cranberry sauce. Top with balance of mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Serve hot in sqiaares topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves 6 to 8. I MASS. STATION FIELD NOTES Continued from page 14 up weedy areas. Allow the bog a week or ten days to recover from picking before applying any herbicide. Casoron should not be used until the tempera- tures are cool, it is broken down and passes off into the air very 1 quickly when temperatures are 60 degrees or above and smaller amounts are lost at tempera- tures as low as 40 degrees. 4) Girdler, which is becoming a more common pest, can be con- trolled by flooding for a 5-day period in late September, ap- plying a coat of sand sometime before the start of the next growing season, or by the use of aldrin or dieldrin. Root grub can also be controlled by using aldrin or dieldrin. For more specific recommendations on using these insecticides, con- sult your cranberry insect con- trol chart. REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WASHINGTON Continued from page 19 80's with a high of 85° August 25 and the low for the month 42° also on that day, bog low of 39° that night. Fall is approach- ing with the blueberries turning their lovely fall reds and golds. Some growers are using Mala- thion in designated dosage per acre to bring the high color wanted for fresh market and juice berries. General harvest preparations are underway in Washington.. Cranberry Club, Long Beaeh held a pot-luck dinner at the home of Donna and Ralph Tid- rick for the September meeting. The North Bay Cranberry Club had a pot-luck dinner at the George Cleaver bog for their September meeting. Grayland Advisory Committee met Sep- tember 6 at the Cecil Richard's Warehouse. ■ m wsmsit ■ft¥?^^$?^¥S>^ ^^^^■^K^^fc Normal summer weather pre- vailed during the last week of August. Temperatures were within a degree or two of their long term averages, and pre- cipitation though often scat- tered and unevenly distributed — averaged V2" to 11/2" in most areas. The smallest weekly totals generally were reported in the southwestern counties which are also the areas most in need of additional moisture. Rainfall was most widespread with the thunderstorms of July 22-23, while the shower activity Continued on page 24 FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufactiuring irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for Hterature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) TWENTY-ONE GOLDY writes: Continued from page 2 doing what they can in helping the growers with their jungus and insect problems. One of the things that sur- prised me quite a lot was the amount of false blossom on some of the old bogs. It was hard to tell what varieties were planted on these properties, although ori- ginally there were Howes and Early Blacks, but the majority of the vines seemed to be Natives that have been planted in years past. One of the things they are going to have to do if the indus- try is going to survive is to con- trol the leaf hopper which spreads false blossom. Fireworm are in evidence but the growers gen- erally will have little trouble controlling them, as well as the fruitworm which seemed to be not very abundant while we were there. To me the main problent of developing the cranberry indus- try in the maritime provinces will be how to market the berries once they are grown, and I think this is the main concern of every- one who is iiiterested in the cran- berry industry, as there is not much use to grow cranberries if you cannot sell them. They can use a small amount locally, but the biggest part of the production would have to be sold on the Montreal jnarket or perhaps shipped to the United States and have processors make cranberry sauce, but so far there is not too much interest in going into the market of cranberry sauce under private label, as the crop has been too erratic. Some years they get very few cranberries because of frost injury, although this could be corrected with the itse of sprinklers or other means of frost protection. TWENTY-TWO Actually the production of cran- berries has dropped in the last few years and practically all of the older growers who have been in the business have apparently lost interest in it, and it will be up to the new people coming along to develop the cranberry acreage, as well as finding an outlet for the cranberries that they produce. The first native commercial cranberry development took place in Kings County, Nova Scotia and there have been isome bogs estab- lished in New Brunswick arid on Prince Edward Island, but these have been pretty much native stands that have been somewhat improved, but right now, their production is not of much impor- tance, MISCELLANEOUS NOTES We are now shipping cranberry sauce to Hong Kong, Yakahama, Switzerland and several European countries under private label. Mr. LeMunyon of New Jersey visited us here yesterday and then went down to visit som,e of the other marshes I have around Tomah and Manitowish Waters, and he also spent sonne time in the Wisconsin Rapids area. I know him primarily because he sent me some vines which 1 wanted to try here in Wisconsin. The season is still late and cool, and the berries are small and green; but we are hoping for a pretty good September so we can get some size to them as well as color. The Tip Worra seemed to work pretty hard this year throughout the state and may affect the budding for next year. Another thing of interest is that the vines are already begin- ning to become quite dormant and are beginning to change color, which is quite unusual. Usually they don't change color until we start to harvest. Apparently they are going into their winter con- dition, because of the cool seasoTi, much earlier than usual. Wisconsin State CGA Presented Public Address System At tJie summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers' Association, Mr. Fred- erick Gebhardt, Black River Falls, Wisconsin, presented to the Wisconsin Association a much-needed public address System. Mr. Gebhardt made the presetation to Mr. G. C. Kling- beil, representing the Associa- tion with the following com- ment. "For several years I h&ve attended a good number of meetings; many of Ihem in the field. One of the problems at such meetings is lack of com- munication and understanding due to the inability to hear what is being presented; also, questions and answers. Therefore, may I present this public address system to the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers' Association for the use of Wisconsin's cranberry industry. I wish to dedicate it and its use to the memory of my parents, Mr. Frederick W. Gebhardt and Mrs. Ida May Kinkead Gebhardt, pioneer cranberry growers of west cen- tral Wisconsin." 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Bake in moderate oven (350°) about 40 minutes. Makes 4 servings. CRANBERRY RELISH RING Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 package (3 ounces) cherry-flavor gelatin 1 cup boiling v/ater % cup cold water 1 can (1 pound) v/hole-fruit cranberry sauce V2 cup diced celery 3 tablespoons pickle relish 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salad greens 1. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in medium-size bowl ; stir in cold water. Break up cranberry sauce in can with a fork, then stir into gelatin mixture with celery, pickle relish, and lemon juice. 2. Chill until mixture is syrupy-thick, then spoon into a 5-cup ring mold. Chill 2 hours, or until firm. 3. When ready to serve, run a sharp-tip, thin-blade knife around top of mold, then dip mold very quickly in and out of a pan of hot water. Invert onto serv- ing plate ; lift oflf mold. Fill center of ring with crisp greens. Serve with your favorite salad dressing. TWENTY-THREE REGIONAL NEWS NOTES WISCONSIN Contirujed from page 2 during the remiiindcr of the week was very spotty. Cool temperatures in the 40's were recorded at many stations throughout the state on the morning of the 28th. Fine summer weather con- tinued with temperatures near or shghtly below their long term normals. Shower activity increased somewhat as July ended wdth widespread rains on several days. The western % of the state generally received 1/ " to 1" rainfall with less near the Lake Michigan shores. Some 2" to 4" totals were recorded from Burnett and Polk counties southeastward into Marathon and Wood counties on August 1 and 2. Scattered hail and wind damage was associated with these showers. Small tor- nados with short tracks touched down briefly near Richland Center and Madison early on July 2nd. Showers and thunderstorms fell throughout the state prior to August 9th with amounts averaging nearly an inch in the northeast and in the southwest. Elsewhere rainfall ranged most- ly between V4" and W. A strong cold front with a large cold high pressure system be- hind it, pushed across the state early on the 9th bringing sunny and cool weather for the re- mainder of the week. Early morning temperatures on the 10th and 11th were generally in the 30's and 40's throughout the state with scattered light frost in some low areas. Many stations recorded new record lew temperatures for the date. Temperatures warmed gradu- ally during the week from the cool readings in the 30's and 40's of the August 12-13 week- end. Precipitation continued sparse. Showers occun-ed in most areas on the 17th-18th. Heaviest rainfall \\'as in the ex- treme southern counties witii Beloit receiving nearly 2 inches. Elsewhere, rainfall was ime\'en- ly distributed ^vith many west- central and east-central areas receiving less than one-tenth inch. The weather continued very cool and dry. As had been so characteristic of this summer, frequent northerly winds pre- vailed during the week bringing cool and dry air down from Canada. Days were generally sunny with temperatures in the 70's or low 80's while nights were clear and cool wdth the mercury dipping down into the 40's. Near freezing tempera- tures at standard thermometer shelter height occurred in many areas with 29° and 31° reported at Breed in Oconto County on the 22nd and 23rd. Rainfall was very light. A strong low pressure system with winds more typical of autumn crossed the state on the 24th bringing good rains in the 1" to 2" category to most northern and central districts. Lesser amounts fell in the south. Cradual- clearing from the west took place on the 25th with weather sunny and pleasant on the 26th. BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE. WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY. WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN When You ^ tf^^^B^ROn^^^MM WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 >09f i^>««^ FRENCH STCCKBRIDGE Some cranberries have a better future than others* Some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to mar* ket and no one ever hears of them. Some years they fetch a pretty good price. And other years ...well, that^s agriculture for you. But, some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to market with Ocean Spray labels on them. They get their pictures taken. They get talked about in magazines and newspapers. And on TV and radio from coast to coast. Over the years, theyVe fetched a better price for their growers than any other cranberry. Every year, people buy more of them than all other cranberries combined. Because, every year, Ocean Spray does more things with more cranberries than anybody else. Ocean spray> FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IN OCEAN SPRAY. CONTACT ANY DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER IN YOUR GROWING AREA. y>^^- Massachusett:s New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon XA/ashington Canada & SOIL SCiEf^CES LIBRAR^NCH CRANBERRIES THE iMAVlblMiJllHjfeANBERRY MAGAZINE OCT 3 ^ mi UNIVgrsiTY OF BANDON CRANBERRY FESTIVAL . . a picture story page 6 LS Bandon, Oregon Cranberry Festival 6 Mass. Farm Bureau Report 8 "The Coming Storm" 18 OCl 3-1967 UNIVERSITY OF WASbAGHUSETTS L IBRARY - SERIALS SECTION L'NIV OF MASS awHERST MASS 01003 -^ BIBECTDIIY (or cpanlieppy growers -^ The iCHARLESW. HARRIS! Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Complete Line of Proven Pesticides and Fertilizers for your Bog Needs HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Agric. Chemical Representative Purchase St. Middleboro, Mass. Telephone 947-2133 Electricity — key to progress In industry as well as fhe home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It Is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. ^^ NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNID, TAXPAYING UTIIITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ^**-*^**^**^#V#V#V#S#V#' > YOUR DISTRIBUTOR W ILLIA.MSTOVVN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FARM SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 6;J2 Main St. Acushnet, Mass. WYnian 5-0422 EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPA/IENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Screenhouse-:, Bogi and Pumps Maans Satisfaction WAREHAM, MASS Tel. CY 3-2000 NATURAL RESOURCES FIELD DAY Demonstrations of the "tree monkey," a new automatic, self- propelled, pruning device, featured tlie equipment demonstrations at the Natural Resources Field Day on Saturday, September 30. The Field Day was held at the property of Mr, & Mrs. Kenneth Wood on Orange Street, Bridgewater. The "tree monkey" was in- vented in Switzerland and is being manufactured in West Germany. It climbs a tree automatically, sawing off branches as it climbs. Wlien it reaches a pre-determined height, a timing mechanism releases and the machine returns down the trimk. An electronic skidding device, invented by Archie DeMaranville, Hanover sawmill operator, was demonstrated at the Field Day as well as other equipment including chain saws, mist blowers, brush cutters and other forestry equip- ment. "Multi-Use Land Management" is the theme of the Field Day, in- cluding forest management, wildlife management and recreation. In- cluded in the talks will be a discus- sion of the management of White Pine as a Commercial Resource, Elements of Aesthetic Forestry, and Recreational Potentials for Privately Owned woodlands. Higliligliting the program was Tree Farm Award presentations in recognition of outstanding forest management to Mr. & Mrs. Wood and several other Southeastern Massachusetts woodland owners. Mr. Tallcott, owner of the Sy- mington property in Plymouth was one of the recipients of the Tree Farm Award at the Natural Re- sources Field Day. Representatives of public and private agencies were present to ex- plain their programs and services available to land owners. These include a Private Forestry Consult- ant, the Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Stabilization and Con- servation Service and the Massa- chusetts Division of Fisheries and Game, READ CRANBERRIES GOLDSWORTHY VISITS NOVA SCOTIA In a recent issue of CRAN- BERRIES, Mr. Vernon Goldswor- thy wrote of his recent trip to Nova Scotia to visit growers in that Province, We have just received the photo below which shows left to right, Gordon Baker of Middleton, owner of Fundy Cranberries, Ltd,, and* operates a 6-acre bog at Mar- garetsville; Murray Porter, Kent- ville; A, B. Balcom, Wolfville, part- ners of Annapolis Valley Cranber- ries, Ltd., and owners of several bogs in Kings County; Vernon Goldsworthy, Eagle River, Wiscon- sin, a most welcome visitor to Nova Scotia. Our thanks to Mr. R. A, Murray of the N. S. Department of Agri- culture for having sent us the photo. Research Botanist Attends Blueberry Culture Symposium Dr. Ivan V. Hall of the Re- search Station at Kentville, Nova Scotia,attended the first symposium on blueberry culture in Europe held at Venlo in the Netherlands, July 27 & 28 and presented a paper on the pollination of the highbush blueberry. This meeting was spon- sored by the International Society of Horticultural Science. Before re- turning home. Dr. Hall visited several research stations in England including East Mailing Research Sta- tion, Kew Botanical Gardens, Ef- ford Horticultural Station near Lymington, the British Museum of Natural History and other points of interest in London. Dr. Hall was accompanied on the trip by his wife, Carol. DONT BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP. Until you have , seen the ,.•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 I. ONE CRAMDOM FARM equipment Qomp^ny FORMERLY C & L EQUIPAAENT CO., INC. 1209 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET. MASS. 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They are as follows: Vernon Goldsworth- President Richard Indermuehle- Vice President Ralph Sampson-Treasurer Howard Querry- Secretary Charles Goldsworthy- Vice President in Charge of Sales The crop is running about 20% under most growers estimates here in Wisconsin. The Searles in parti- cular are not good this year, as they are the smallest I have seen them and very green. There will not be much han>esting until around the first of October and if we get an early fall this might mean some of the Wisconsin berries do not get harvested, as once they freeze in the ice seldom melts enough to get them out again. We can protect them from freezing by putting plenty of water on them, but if we get two or three inches of ice on top of the water you can forget about getting the berries out unless the ice thaws as you cannot get them out under the ice. Mr. Bob Murray and Mr. Murray Porter of Nova Scotia spent several days in Wisconsin this week. They visited the cranberry processing plant of Cranberry Products in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and watched our cranberry sauce operation as well as the making of cranberry cocktail. They were also quite interested in our cranberry gift house, which is owned by Cranberry Products, Inc. Some time was spent visiting th^ growers in the Manitowish Waters area, and then Ben Pannkuk met them and took them down to Wis- consin Rapids where they visited in that area for a day or so. They also saw the new plant in Babcock,\ Wisconsin, which belongs to Ocean Spray, where they were met by Continued m Page 13 Mass. Crankerry Station 8 Field Notes Personals Dr. Wes Miller, Andrew Charig and the author have a paper pub- lished in the June issue of Weed Research the Official Journal of the European Weed Research Council. The title is "Effect of Water on the Persistence of Dichlobenil." This paper is a report of the effects of water on Casoron persistence in cranberry bog soil. Reprints of this paper are available. Market Report The first cranberry market re- port for fresh fruit was released Oc- tober 2 from Agricultural Market- ing News Service under the direc- tion of John O'Neil in Boston. This will be the 14th season that these weekly reports have been prepared for growers and shippers. The re- ports include current information on the movement of fresh w.anber- ries by rail and truck, price and by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist terminal market conditions in the leading cities in the United States. Those who wish to continue receiv- ing this report should return the necessary form to Mr. O'Neil. Any- one else interested in this report may receive it by writing to the Agricultural Marketing News Ser- vice, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Room 705, Boston, Mass., 02210 request- ing that his name be added to the cranberry mailing list. Weather The month of September was on the cold side, averaging slightly more than IVi degrees a day below normal. The first two days of the month were cool followed by a warm spell from the 4th through the 6th, another cool period from the 10th through 16th, warm the 17th through 21st and cool the 23rd through 26th. The maximum temperature was 80' degrees on the Bieitfer $ load 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE CONVERSE HILL CHARLES M. CUTLER WnJLIAM B. PLUMBER VINCENT M. WILSON EDWARD H. LEARNARD JOHN B. CECIL, Jr. HORACE H. SOULE ROBERT C. BIELASKI Serving the People of New England Since 1859 6th and 19th, the minimum was 37 degrees on the 26th. Rainfall to- talled 2.34 inches which is VA. inches below average. The month was generally sunny and dry with ly^ inches of the total recorded on the 29th and 30th. We are 4^^ inches above normal for 1967 to date and 12 inches ahead of 1966 for the same period. Harvest A few growers began harvesting on September 12th, but general harvest did not begin until the 17th, Even with this very late start the berries were not well colored the first week. Size was not as good as expected and many growers were either under or just making theii crop estimates. About 50 percent of the crop had been harvested up to October 4. There have been four general frost warn- ings released from the Cranberry Station as of October 5. Late Fall Management The following suggestions on late fall management are offered to the growers for their consideration. 1) Woody plants such as hardback, meadow sweet and bayberry should be pulled out after harvest, this Continued on Page 4 Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 GiLbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW THREE Mass. Station Field Notes Continued from Page 3 will greatly improve the picking operation next season. 2) A potato digger can be used in the shore ditches to pull out runners of small bramble, Virginia creeper or morn- ing glory which may be crossing the ditch from shore. 3) Casoron can be applied at the rate of 100 pounds per acre for control of loosestrife, aster mud rush, needle grass, summer grass, cut grass, nut grass, cotton grass, marsh St. Johns- wort, ragweed, blue joint, spagnum moss and wool grass. Casoron should be used in cold weather (after November 15) preferably just before a rain. It is less likely to harm vines that are healthy and vigorous. 4) This is an excellent time to take and/or prune the bog, also do not forget the trash flood where water supplies are available. These are very valuable practices that wUl keep the bog in shape for peak production next year. 5) Any bog that has not received sand for the past five years or more, should be sanded as soon as possible, pre- ferably this fall or winter. Sanding, pruning and raking should be post- poned until next spring on those bogs that do not have water for winter protection because the vines are more susceptible to winter in- jury following these operations. Ferbam for Fairy Ring The Cranberry Experiment Sta- tion has been notified of the acceptance by the United States Department of Agriculture of an additional use for ferbam to con- trol Fairy Ring. The registered use reads as fol- lows: "For control of Fairy Ring dis- ease (Psilocybe agrariella vaccinii) in cranberries, make a mixture of 7-1/8 pounds of 95 per cent ferbam wettable powder in 100 gallons of water. Apply one gallon per square foot to the diseased area and up to 3 feet outside of the advancing ring of dead plants. 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NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ISSUE OF OCTOBER. 1967 / VOL. 32 — NO. 6 Quite a stir has been created by Labor Secre- tary Wirtz's proposed rulings for governing hazard- ous occupations in agriculture for youth under 16 years of age. A fight is being waged against the new ruling by L. W. Randt, Chairman of the Studies and Re- search Committee of the Farm Conference of the National Safety Council, who claims that farm safety is being used as a tool to force additional industry criteria into agriculture as well as to bring unions closer to the farm. This is being denied by those who have formu- lated ihe proposed rulings. They say that the welfare of the youth was the only concern. The grower, perhaps the most involved with the rulings, was not consulted, as usual. Randt cited the most major ob- jections as follows: In soliciting the recommendations on hazard- ous occupations for youth under 16, the labor depart- ment failed to differentiate between "Hazardous" and "extremely hazardous." The farm public was not consulted and infor- mation from persons who are farm-oriented was not gathered as to what constitutes "particularly hazard- ous" employment. Such a ruling would certainly have an adverse effect on existing FFA and 4-H youth programs. Another major complaint is that the labor department failed to advise consultants and the farm public of the penalties connected with failure to comply with these rulings. How would the grower be affected by rulings which would prohibit the operation of a truck, tractor, or even riding on such equipment; working from a ladder or scaffold over 20 feet high? Needless to say it would leave the employer with very serious doubts as to the hiring of youth in this age bracket. Although it is true that these rulings do not apply to youth under 16 working on their parents' farm but it would to a neighbor's boy seeking work on your farm— to the high school students in rural communities who often perform an important part of a grower's work. Established 1936 by Clarence J. Hall at Wareham, Mass. Publisher COMOR PUBLISHERS Box J, Kingston, Mass. 02360 617—585-3604 Editor DONALD CHARTIER 30 Sewell St., Brockton, Mass. 02401 617—583-4595 CORRESPONDENTS - ADVISORS Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle Rivei , Wisconsin Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey For the most part we agree with Randt's statement that the department of labor was ne- glectful in failing to consult those who are closest to farming and farm safety and those who, particu- larly, have knowledge of what is and what is not to be considered "particularly hazardous" to youth. It would be well to apprise your congressman of your feelings on the subject since this amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act is still under con- sideration in Washington. Cranberries is published monthly by Comor Publishers, P.O. Box J, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360. Second Class Postage Paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts P.O. Subscriptions $4.00, Foreign $5.00 per year.Copy 50)i FIVE ANDON CRANBERRY FESfTOT - 1967 ^, — ^ ^ r 1\ ii*^ ROYAL COURT of the 196 7 Bandon Cranberry Festival encircle Queen Marilyn Hall for their official photograph. Princesses and their escorts (from left) are Princess Phyllis Howard and her escort, Mike Morris; Princess Sue Finical and Steve Fox; Queen Marilyn ana her escort. Rick Joward, and Princess Sylvia Smith and her escort, George Seated in front are Jerry Vedder, crown bearer. Ash ton, who presented Queen Marilyn with a rosebuds from the Festival Association. MacDonald. and Tammy sheaf of red COVERED WAGON, entered in the Bandon Heights division of the paruce by Mrs. Darlene Terp's jirst jrade. von the second-place red ribbon for its authenticity and or^jinclity. All the utensils that sturdy pioneers vculd need along the route could be seen iiangint; Jrom the side of the wagon, while "Ma (Mrs. TerpJ and Pa" rode up front to fend off the indians. SIX "FFONTIER SCHOOLING at the Cranberry town By-The- Mrs Harold Sorenson, the teacher, and her pupils-dressed Se " placed second in the Ocean Crest section of the scnool as children did when they attended the one-room schools division of the parade, oj ion^ ag:. PACIFIC HIGH School band, in their colorful purple and playing several selections for the appreciative crowd along white uniforms, marched in the Grand Festival Parade, the route. SEVEN Bl The Massachusetts General Court has been the scene of two important actions to the cranberry industry of Massachusetts. Both of these actions signify a trend in social thinking and action that places agri- culture in a back-seat position. The proponents of such legislation with reckless abandon took after what they call the "people's rights" in order to obtain their objectives. The first case is that of the attempt to revoke by legislative action, the licenses which were held by cranberry growers to draw water out of three ponds in the Wareham-Plymouth area. The basic question here was: Who had the right to the water? Did the cran- berry grower who is making his living through the use of the water to raise and protect his crops, or did the water belong to the individ- ual who had worked elsewhere and was in a position to have a second home for its recreational value? There are many legislators who sympathize with the summer resi- dents and who under ordinary con- ditions or circumstances would have voted with the summer people as they have in their districts far more people who go to recreation areas than they do farmers. In fact, a great many do not have farmers in their district. The development of the issue as to whether a man has the riglit through legislative action to have his livelihood taken away or im- paired was one of the things that led to the final disposition of the legislation into a catch-all type of study, one which seldom, if ever, yields any significant findings. In this case as in other matters af- fecting farmers' rights, farmers must take into consideration the thinking of those who become objectors to agriculture. They must also take into consideration the basic phil- osophy regarding private rights and ownership of property. The farmers' concepts of these values have held strong, while the remaining mem- bers of our society have become liberals to the extent that some feel that the deed to the property really doesn't give any special riglits to the land owner except immediate use of the property. That is, long range use and development of the property belongs to the people and its government. The second issue affecting agri- culture and the cranberry industry is that of the minimum wage and housing bill which is yet to be signed by the Governor. The ex- perience of this particular piece of legislation has been most inter- esting and quite alarming. To have the exposure to the thoughts of those people who backed the so- called "visitors amendment" was most revealing and would cause a man to worry towards the future. This particular piece of legis- lation was worked out by a compro- mise on the part of the principal proponents of the legislation, the A.F.O.L.- C.I.O.-the Farm Bureau and the Committee on Labor and Industries. The compromise bill has been passed with the exception of an amendment relative to visitors. Farm Bureau and farmers made a gain through holding out for a better amendment. The amendment as it stands today affords farmers protection from the unscrupulous and the nuisance type of visitor to the farms. The approach taken by supporters of the Commonwealth Service Corps was similar to tliat taken by the proponents of the |j water legislation. They did not care for the farmers' personal problems. They became totally over-involved in problems of the worker that did not exist. Not only did farmers get crucified by these people with their cleverly worded statements, but also the Department of Public Health, Puerto Rican government, the Mass- achusetts Council of Churches and other groups who for the past half dozen years have been working together, developing a program that was beginning to bear fruit. Much damage has been done to this pro- gram as farmers are unable to iden- tify as to which group a visitor might belong to. The cranberry industry has been the "whipping boy" of various or- ganizations regarding housing in bog areas. By getting understanding of the issue as it relates to the price received by growers for their crops in the past few years, many people began to realize that the cranberry industry could not take and invest a great deal of money into housing. These people were assured that the day would come and it has come when the cranberry growers are improving their quarters. Today some of the finest quarters in Mass- achusetts are located in the bogs of Plymouth and Barnstable counties. The fight has just gone through a battle. It is far from won. As society becomes more liberal and with this liberalism less regard for a man's property rights, we are faced with a future that calls for the need of a militant organization that is prepared to face the future. Emerson once wrote "The future belongs to those who prepare for it." Farmers must be prepared. EIGHT " LooK^Hilda! SoTTKone just+urned onthe cratxherry juice! NINE Wisconsin Harvest Expected To Be 20% Off CRANBERRY PRODUCTION WISCONSIN , 1950-67 rhou aomto ^A 100 1 1 ,. 1 ... . ,,,,.. 1950 19 >0 Var\ weather this past summer is expecied to result in a 20% drop in •'•^10 1967 cranberry' harvest in the state of Wisconsin. Vernon Goldsworthy, president of Cranberry Products, Inc. of Eagle River, said harvesting was at least two weeks late. With a smaller harvesting season and a shortage of workers, Mr. Goldsworthy said "It will be hard to get all the berries harvested be- fore the end of October." Bandon, Oregon Expects 30% Increase In This Year's Crop The 1967 cranberry harvest in the Bandon, Oregon area was in full swing as of mid-October, William T. Dufort, field manager for Ocean Spray's Bandon plant reports area production could reach 55,000 bar- rels which would be an increase of nearly 30% over last Year's crop of 43,000 barrels. Growth on the local bogs has been good and the anticipated yields appear excellent on 550 acres of cranberry property. If this estimate holds up the crop wUl be the largest on record. Cranberry production in Oregon for 1967 was forecast at 57,000 barrels, according to the recent esti- mate by the Oregon Crop and Live- stock Reporting Service, and in- cludes 5,000 barrels harvested on the North Oregon coast. New Jersey Woman Finds Balloon in Bog A Chatsworth New Jersey wo- man always believed that if you found something that doesn't be- long to you return it. That is why when Mrs. Joel Mick found a deflated red balloon stamped "Souvenir of Philadelphia Zoo" several weeks ago in the Chatsworth cranberry bogs, she stuffed it in an envelope and sent it back to zoo officials. She included a note, telling what a "big bang" she got out of finding the balloon in the bogs at Jenkins Neck, a short distance from her home. Jenkins Neck, a map discloses, is a good 40 miles from the zoo, where helium-filled balloons are sold for 25 cents apiece. NOVA'S THE TIME TO SUPPORT YOUR UNITED FUND PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service fhaf Satisfy . . . 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The com- pany's interests are indicated by its four marketing divisions — In- dustrial Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals, Animal Nutrition and Laundry Chemicals Divisions. Designed to meet Thompson- Hayward's needs for the develop- ment of pesticides, surfactants, and related chemicals — the pilot plant is divided into three parts. A dry formulating building is used to pre- pare various formulations for field testing of pesticides. A process building is used to evaluate new processes and to provide engineer- ing data. The third ^^ection, a lab- oratory, is used for immediate testing of products made in the pilot plant. Supervisor of the new plant is V. Kumar Gupta who hs»s a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Punjob University, India, and an M.S. degree in Chemical En- gineering from the Oklahoma State University. Vice President for Re- search and Development at Thomp- son-Hayward is Lindley S. 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It's smart shop- ping to watch for them when their seasons are on, for they are often the thriftiest. Eating vs. cooking apples Tart firm apples are generally referred to as cooking apples, and the sweeter varieties as eating apples, although many kind.s are tagged "all-purpose." When you buy, select firm, l)right fruit, noticing the size as well as the variety. An apple that's about 2j^ inches in diameter is ideal for all- round use. Smaller fruit — usually lower in price — is perfect for turning into sauce and pie, or serving to children ; large fruit is best for baking. Tip : If you buy just one kind, sort out the beauties for snacktimes, then cook the rest. What are "CA" apples? In the trade, "CA" apples are those hand-picked at their peak of perfection and stored at once in "controlled- atmosphere" (CA) vaults that literally put the fruit to .sleep and keep its fresh-picked flavor and crispness until springtime — formerly an out-of-season appletime. Today only about 10% of the total apple crop is stored in these CA vaults, but more and more of each year's harvest is being marked for them. Naturally we pay more for a hand- some red or golden Delicious or a Rome Beauty in June than we do in the fall, when the new apple harvest is in, but the eating pleasure it gives is worth the extra pennies. SIXTEEN HOW v,e choose -f.S,^.V,e To whom should Christmas cords be sent? It is thoughtful to send a holi- day greeting to close friends, neigh- bors (in suburban communities), rela- tives, and those who have been espe- cially kind or helpful in some way dur- ing the year. It is correct to send a card to any social acquaintance with whom you have a pleasant and fairly consistent relationship. • Cards may be sent to bereaved per- sons or those in mourning if care is taken to avoid verse or scenes that in- dicate merrymaking. A handwritten message that says your family is think- ing of the recipient is a tactful way of letting the person know that he or she, even though socially inactive, is re- membered. • Cards may be sent to friends of other faiths. The cards should then not have a religious theme. When and how should Christmas cords be mailed? Mail Christmas cards by December 15. This helps an over- burdened Post Office and also lets those who receive your cards enjoy them at leisure. The cards that arrive first usually make a lasting impression. They are intended to convey greetings for a season rather than just for a specific day. • All cards should be sent by first- class mail. If mailing first class be- comes too costly because of the large number of cards sent, it is better to prune your list than to send the cards by other than first-class mail. How should Christmas cords be ad- dressed? A social greeting card is al- ways sent to the home address and should include the name of both hus- band and wife even if only one of the couple is known to the sender. Correct forms for addressing envelopes are the same as for other social correspond- ence. • Do not add "and family" to the names on the envelope. If you want to include the family, this may be done in a personal note you write on the card. THE COMING STORM By LOUIS A. McLEAN LOUISA. MCLEAN The following is part of an address delivered by Mr. Louis A. McLean an of ficial of the Velsicol Corporation of Chicago at the Annual Meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Associa- tion in August. The conclusion will be published in the next issue of Cran- berries. The Scriptures tell us Elijah, knowing of a coming storm, sent his servant seven consecu- tive days to look cut over the horizon for a sign of its ap- proach. The first six days he saw nothing. On the seventh he reported, "There ariseth a little cloud out of the sea like a man's hand." And the Scrip- tures conclude "And it came to pass in the meanwhile, that clouds and wind, and there the heaven was black with was a great rain." Like Elijah's servant, we, the- American people, have been told by demographer after demographer, those who com- pute population trends, of the mounting world food crisis and we have heard nothing. We have heard nothing despite the fact each prediction has been more dire. For example, the United Nations estimate in 1954 of the world's 1980 population was 3.6 bilhon. In 1965, the 1980 prediction had been re- vised up to 4.3 billion, a 20 per cent increase in the estimate in a single decade. Despite daily press reference to^ the world food crisis, the greatest material problem ever to have faced mankind, we, the American people, have no real conception or appreciation of it. Like Elijah's servant, we see it as a "little cloud" distant on the horizon, not appreciating what that "little cloud" por- tends. Yet that "little cloud" presages famine, plagues and major wars. And we cannot pro- tect ourselves in this age of intercontinental missies by erecting a Chinese Wall of in- diflFerence around us. It is essential we fully under- stand the problem of exploding food needs here and through- out the world and the necessi- ties to solution, if there is to be solution^ I have come here today to state the problem, to explain how our past food abundance in the United States was made possible; and to note some of the steps that must be taken to increase production of food here and throughout the world. I cannot state the full prescrip- tion. I know of no one who can. First, the problem. Plague, pestilence and hunger have always faced primitive peoples. Today, primitive peo- ples and peoples of the less- developed nations suffer from plague, pestilence and hunger for the same reason — they do not have the things, nor the know- ledge of how to use the things necessary for their own better- ment. The great majority of those peoples live under cli- matic conditions accentuating adverse factors to such an ex- tent they have little health or energy to help themselves. In interior areas of Latin America the life span is so short a per- son with gray hair is a rarity and thus revered. In underde- veloped countries the experi- ence of centuries has taught the people their social security — or rather their possibihty of existence beyond an age we consider as early maturity — must be provided by their child, ren. Birth rates are high for this reason and for another reason, noted by an Indian official. He observed, in the rural areas of India where electricity had been introduced, shortening the long nights, the birth rate had de- creased by about 50 per cent. Much has been said about the population explosion and the fact birth rates must de- crease if the world food crisis is to be solved. Granting this truth, too few understand that the population explosion in the underdeveloped countries is not due to an increase in birth rates, it is due to an increase in the survival rate. Greater percent- ages of each generation survi- ving to reproductive years com- pound the increase without any increase in birth rates. And many predictions of populations to come still appear to be un- derestimated because of an as- sumption that the high repro- ductive age for females is 20 to 29, whereas, where the prob- Continued Next Page SEVENTEEN lem is the greatest, in warm climes, the age starts much earher. Understandably, one of the first efforts of developing nations is to improve the health of their people. If debilitating diseases are permitted to run rampant, people cannot strive for self- improvement. Over 100 million lives have been saved by ma- laria control efforts since the advent of modem insecticides in the mid 40's, including over one million in the United States. Great strides have been made to control other vector-borne diseases. However, many con- tinue their toll and make self- help impossible in large areas of the world. In tropical Africa, the tsetse fly prevents progress. Millions of Latin Americans currently are weakened and will die of Chagas' disease, spread by the kissing bug. The survi- val rate of peoples so afflicted must better and their popula- tions further increase, before such peoples, who think as we would under their circumstan- ces, can be expected to appreci. ablv decrease their birth rates. And the survival rate must be improved by increased pro- duction of food — better nour- ishment. World deaths due to starva- tion and malnutrition anout a decade ago were in the 6,000- 7,000 per day range. Five years ago the estimate was 10,000 per day. Last year the estimate was 12,000 per day, over four million per year. Diseases we consider as minor are major factors among the malnourished. For example, an Egyptian child with measles faces a possibility of death 50 times greater than if he lived in the United States. It should be obvious to all, the mental and physical crippling effects of malnutrition substan- tially must be reduced before a people can adequately self-pro- vide. Last August, in addressing the National Academy of Sciences, Roger Revelle, of the Harvard Center for Population Studies, produced an interesting list of differences distinguishing the developed from the de- veloping nations. He placed nations with a per capita gross IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT For frost control and irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME 1 '/j" and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Ave Plymouth, Mass. (716-6048) Larchmont Eng. Rep. national product of $400 oi Jess to one side and nations with a per capita gross national pro- duct in excess of $480 on the other. He came up with this list of differences. This listing is helpful in understanding the problems of those suffering from inadequate diet — inade- quate in calories and deficient in protein content. 1. In underdeveloped countries more than 50 children out of every 1,000 live births die be- fore age one. In developed countries infant mortaUties are under 50. 2. In developed countries most young children die during the first 28 days of life (child- ren most of whom would be still-births in underdeveloped countries). In the Underde- veloped countries, more children die between the ages of si.\ months and two years than dur- ing the neonatal period. 3. In underdeveloped countries the annual birth rate is almost always more than 34 per 1,000 of population. In developed countries, the rate ranges from 30 down to 13. 4. In developed countries people live past middle age, ultimately dying primarily from cardiovascular diseases and neoplasms; while in underde- veloped countries the principal killers are childhood diseases, resulting from a combination of infection and malnutrition. 5. Populations of developed countries range from 40 per cent to 80 per cent urban, while underdeveloped countries are 56 per cent to 95 per cent rural ( In the United States less than 7 per cent of our population lives on farms and about half of tliat number have other oo cupations. ) 6. Twenty per cent (20 per cent) to 90 per cent of adults in underdeveloped countries can Continued on Page 20 EIGHTEEN SSSSSSsSSSSS* l^¥i§lil¥^i^^Si NEW JERSEY M Weather After an excessively rainy sum- mer Pluvius relented and this has provided cranberry growers with good conditions for the harvesting of an excellent crop. Only 1.97 inches of rain occurred in Septem- ber. This was less than occurred on two separate rainy days in August. It was almost two inches shy of the normal rainfall for September (3.91) and was considerably less than the 9.81 inch deluge which was recorded in the same month last year. Total rainfall for the first nine months of the year stands at 37.21 inches, which is 3.64 inches more than normal. In regard to temperature the month was much cooler than nor- mal. The average temperature was 67.2 degrees F, or about 3.8 de- grees lower than normal. Frost calls The deluge began September were quite frequent with tempera- 28th and through October 5 we tures below 32 degrees F occurring have had 8.95 inches with the on cranberry bogs on seven nights, greatest coming October 3, 2.05 The lowest bog temperature re- inches for that day. The overall ported for the State in September precipitation for the month of Sep- was 26 degrees on several bogs on tember was 4.60 inches with eleven two different nights. The amount days of recordable precipitation, of frost damage sustained is negligi- The week of Sept. 8 through 11th t>l6- had almost 2 inches but otherwise Harvest the wonderful sunshine and nice The harvesting operation is pro- weather prevailed. The ground was ceeding satisfactorily and the vol- ^f /"^ *^ ^^^ ^^.^^^ J^^^ sat when ume of berries coming off the bogs '^ ^'''^ '^^'^^^ '^^"^^"g- indicates that this crop may set a ^, , ■ i r- ., ., record for New Jersey in terms of ^^i I"f " ^igh for the month yield per acre. The unusually large "^^^ i^'V.T^^iJ'^^ ^ ^'f °^ ^^ amount of rot being encountered ^J /^^ ^^th. The inean low was may possibly prevent this. Size is 48.17 degrees and the actud low very good and color is satisfactory, "^^^ ^8 the 23rd with a 36 degree but not ideal ^°w in the bog. We have had such lovely days but not the cold nights ' v^j?k^ ' that are needed to bring on good IlllUn I n U I Ull ^^^ growers are just getting har- vest started, and the greatest num- ber are waiting until next week to The rains have come finally, and ^^S^" ^^^""^ the 11th or such. 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Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) TWENTY-ONE The Coming Storm Continued from Page 21 We fail to appreciate what our low food costs have meant to us: for example, the many new cars, TVs, better clothes, and houses we have been able to purchase with the money saved that other people must spend for food. Now, how many of the things we have done to improve yields can we expect underdeveloped nations to do? First, it must be remembered, much of the area in question is tropical or semi- tropical where there is no annu- al freeze to reduce insects and rodents. It has been estimated for example, that in India ro- dents destroy more food than the total imported. (And may I comment on a common mis- conception. Rodents are not a religious symbol in India, They swarm there for the same rea- son rodents outnumber the human population here, especi- ally in our slum areas where our poor live lacking the means and will to take concerted ac- tion to control them by full use of rodenticides and sanitary measures.) As has been true here, the fuller use of modem insecticides is the key to in- creased production in underde- veloped countries. Without their use many other investments, except for rodenticides, often will not produce economic re- sults. Frequently, the next step re- quires simultaneous investments and invention. In Monsoon areas pre-emergent herbicides must be used with fertilizer; otherwise, by the time the Mon- soons are over tc permit field access, the weeds, responding fater, choke out the crop. In some instances new varieties must be developed before ferti- lizers can be used, for native varieties may respond negative- ly. Our varieties are often use- less. (The Rockefeller Founda- tion is sponsoring yeoman work to breed better varieties for those growing areas where re- search is greatly needed.) Ag- ricultural sciences must be de- veloped throughout the world. Of course, there are many opportunities for uncomplicated improvements. Some native varieties do respond to fertilizer. Undoubtedly many of our com- panies will build additional fertilizer plants in those areas, where raw materials exist. Limited areas can be brought under irrigation. Large areas can be returned to cultivation by the use of herbicides. Furtick has noted, for example, that the English blackberry, brought into both Chile and Australia for living fences, ran rampant, taking over thousands of acres. In Australia, under high economic conditions, the land was re- claimed for agricultural use by applying 2, 4, 5-T. In Chile, under different economic con- ditions, the valuable and needed rich land was not reclaimed. The problems to solve are many. This does not mean that nothing can be done, but indi- cates that great efforts can re- sult in great accomplishments. Consider the agricultural ac- complishments achieved in '65 in South Viet Nam even under war conditions; fertilizing two million acres produced an ad- ditional $12 milion in crops. In- sect control on growing crops saved $28 miUion. Rodent con- trol, in killing ten milhon rats, saved $53 milhon. New seeds increased yields by 20-50 per cent where used* Most of us recognize the need for the developed nations to provide stopgap gifts and credit sales of food to hungry nations willing to try to help themselves — those willing to work for self-improvement and provide incentives — assurance to their farmers that greater efforts will bring greater re- wards. We have not been alone in past efforts. Canadian wheat aid to India in '66 was one milhon to our 8.3 million tons, with one-tenth of our population. This is not a full comparison but it serves to illustrate we are not alone in aid efforts. Unflortunately, pesticides, which have played a prime role in our own increased yields, have been a subject of contro- versy here for more than a decade. Despite the fact per- mitted residues on foods have resulted in no instance of illness since the advent of modem in- secticides in the mid 40's, the controversy reached a crescendo in the early 60's. As a result, unnecessary restriction were placed on uses when new an- alytical instmments made it possible to measure negligible residues previously undetect- able. These same instruments made it possible to measure harmless residues in milk. We had an artifiicial zero residue rule for milk, although the same chemicals were permitted in other foods. The net effect was to increase insect damage to crops fed cattle, especially al- falfa, our most important forage crop, and root crops, such as potatoes, where rotated with sugar beets, and the pulp of the latter fed to cattle. Another effect of the contro- versy is that it created such uncertainties in the market place, expenditiires of millions to discover and develop new insecticides could not be haz- arded. It is over 12 years since a major new one has come to market. Tliis is of extreme im- portance when we consider that not more than 12 chemicals account for approximately 90 per cent of our agricultural uses of insecticides. To be concluded in the November issue I I TWENTV-TWO ol3iruAi^y F. Nelson Blount Millionaire industrialist F. Nel- son Blount, 49, owner of the well- known Edaville Railroad at South Carver, Massachusetts, was killed when the single-engine plane he was flying crashed into a tree in Marlboro, N, H. Blount, who lived in Dublin, N.H. was apparently trying to make an emergency landing in a nearby field. Born in Warren, R.I., Blount grew up in the age of the steam locomotive and never outgrew the fascination he developed for them while a youth. When a young man of 18, he co-authored a book "Along the Iron Trail" which told of his love for steam railroading. This love for steam engines was put aside for some years during which time Blount amassed his for- tune, having been involved with the operation of his family's sea food business and shipbuilding firm. He was a pioneer in the construc- tion of stern fishing trawlers. In 1955 Blount bought Edaville Railroad which included six miles track through cranberry bogs in Southeastern Massachusetts. (gsso) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE A2na4&7t^^ Telephones 535-4541 — 585-2604 Five years later, after having moved to Dublin, N.H,, he founded Steamtown, where he collected some 40 vintage steam locomotives and purchased the Green Mountain Railroad in Vermont. He often was at the throttle himself. He once described himself as a man who shifted from a youthful love of steam, to a love of money to a love of railroads again, and fin- ally to a love of God." "For we brought nothing into this world," he repeated in a 1965 interview "and it is sure that we can carry nothing out." This quotation from the Bible, Timothy 6:7. This change occured, he said, following the near-fatal auto acci- dent involving his wife several years ago. He became a lay preacher and subsequently gave his 800-acre farm in DubHn for use as a Christian prep school. ^^^^m^^^g^^m^^^m Besides his v^fe, Mrs. Ruth Rich- mond Palmer Blount, he leaves a daughter, Carolyn, and four sons. ESSOTANE PROPANE REGIONAL NEWS HOTES - Continued PROPANE CARBURETION s ■■ ■W'^wniflll ^ INSTALLED - SERVICED A deep low pressure system accompanied by strong winds crossed the state on August 26 bringing the first widespread soak- ing rain since June to northern and central areas. Amounts averaged 2" across the north and about 1" over central portions. Generally less than /4" fell in the southern tiers of counties. Scattered thundershowers occurred in tlie southeast during the afternoon hours of the 29th ahead of a cold front approaching from the northwest. Some rainfall amounts exceeded 1" eastward from north of Madison to Mil- waukee's north side. The dry Continued on Page 24 INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. TWENTY-THREE WISCONSIN Continued from Page southwest corner of Wisconsin again was bypassed by this week's rain. Following the cold front on the 29th a large high pressure sys- tem with central pressure of 1034 millibars (30.53") settled across the state. This is probably the highest pressure ever reported in the state during August. Near freezing tem- peratures with frost on low lands occurred on the mornings of Aug- ust 31 and September 1. August was an unusually cool month com- ing on the heels of a cool July and near normal June. The pre- vious comparably cool August oc- curred in 1915. Both June and July were very cool that year, also. Sunny and dry weather pre- vailed during the first week of October. Daytime temperatures were mild with 70's or low 80's the rule. Nights continued very cool with minimum temperatures in the upper 30's or low 40's recorded in most areas by sunrise. No rain was reported during the week except for a few very light and scattered showers in the south and east during afternoon and evening hours on the 8th. A cold front brought a fresh supply of cool and dry air down across Wisconsin. Near freezing temperatures were recorded throughout the state on the morn- ings of the 10th and 11th. A few li^t showers nosed their way into the northwestern corner of the state on the 11 th hopefully signal- ling a change in the weather pattern to a milder, wetter regime. Moist tropical air entered the state on the 13th resulting in cloudy weather with high night- time temperatures and fog on the remaining days. Frequent heavy showers soaked western and central counties on the 14th and 15th while areas east of a line from JanesvUle to Green Bay got little or no rain. Some 4" to 6" totals were reported in the dry southwest and in some northcentral and northwestern counties. The weather of the third week generally was warm and humid. This was one of the few weeks this summer with temperatures averag- ing well above normal. Moist tropi- cal air covered the state through the 20th when a cold front dis- placed the moist warm air with cooler and drier air from Canada. Showers fell on several days across the state. The counties along Lake Michigan which were bypassed by the rains of the previous week received the heaviest amounts. These showers occurred over the south and east on the 19th-20th and over the north and east on the 21st. Strong upper winds moved weather systems rapidly across the state resulting in alternate days of cool weather with northerly winds behind the cold fronts and mild days with winds out of the south ahead of the fronts. Light frost occurred on the morning of the 24th in many areas. Temperatures averaged much be- low normal during the last week. Light frost occurred in many areas early on the 24th, but the main push of cold air down across the state took place on the 26th and 27th. As the cloudiness cleared off gradually from the west, early morning temperatures on the 28th and 29th dropped to their lowest levels so far this season with upper lO's and 20's the rule throughout the north and west. Persistent cloudiness over southeastern and east-central districts kept minima in these areas in the 30's. Rainfall was restricted to the southeast third of the state with 2" falls around Racine and Kenosha and the 26th artd following days. Far- ther north and west rainfall amounts tapered off with less than 1/10" falling north of a line from LaCrosse to Green Bay. BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA. MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. 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BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 STOCI BOW! ^ jl^ a»»^ rr < ■'■^^ ff-'^ ■■.^' ♦ I ^^^? ▲ «* <> 4 »^ Jp % ^ ' ^ *v / ' "^ ^ It kiiiL^ ^i .^'^ % "•. -^ V '«% 'v ^ «%< «» *^ ^ % * ^^ ^.^ " % -•. ♦ «l^ i * ' What will you get for youi cranberries five or ten yean from now^? For a look at the future, take a look at the past. Over the years, Ocean Spray growers have done better than others. It*s got nothing to do with boom or zoom. It's a matter of steady growth. Steady growth means financial stability. Financial stabil- ity means security. Security is knowing youUl be doing alright five or ten years from now. Ocean Spray has a history of steady growth. And history has a habit of repeating itself. Ocean sprk ^^ Massachusetts New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon XA/ashington Canada OTiaXNCES LIBKARi CRANBERRIEf m^' THE ^/^Jif^ ANBERRY MAGAZINE DEC 4 1967 Cranberry Harvest in Wood County , 6 Cranberry Pollination 8 "The Coming Storm" -Conclusion .- ... .17 Cranberry Cuttings Favored by Mist Treatment . . . .23 LI8«AF Over the years, harvest timd at Potter and Sons bogs in Wis- consin, has changed considerably. Only a decade ago, the bogs were hand raked and several hundred r^eople from the area gathered or this most important time of the year. Today, however, one person is able to do the work of many md a look at the following photographs will illustrate how methods have advanced. i K.I* >'i\l y^A .ii . ■^.f,. ^!i!^fe»^ sl^^' '"iiiMS^^ ^^Hk^^ **^j-j*r' ■•Vl^i ^ K^ ^i^mmmi^ |*S«r^^ w^ ^"^ir^f^i^yrm^^^f- •*V*-.",r-. /I trailer is hoisted 45 degrees to discharge its load into the receiv- ing pool. 2. Berries are kept on the move with huge jets of water. 3L Sorting line where the berries are gone over for the first of many times. At times, berries are bagged and shipped directly from the plant. CRANBERRY ?OLHNATtON by PHILIP E. MARUCCI Cranberry and Blueberry Research Laboratory Rutgers University New Lisbon, N. J. THE cranberry industry of the United States is now about 150 years old. Growing cranberries, one of the very few native American fruits now in commerce, is an important economic enterprise in the states of Massachu- setts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Washing- ton and Oregon. A total of about 21,000 acres are devoted to this crop which had a value in 1966 of about 26 million dollars in the unprocessed form. Despite rapid improvements recently made in culture methods and in yields per acre, the subject of pollination of cranberries has received very little study. Dr. Chester Cross, director of the Mas- sachusetts Cranberry Experiment Sta- tion, referring to the prevalent opinions regarding the occasional failure of cran- berry flowers to set good crops, presents a wide divergence of reasons, including a belief in wind pollination ( 1 ) . The importance of the role of the honey bee in cranberry pollination has only been proven relatively recently, by Farrar and Bain in 1947 (2). Before this there had been two contrasting views regarding the mode of cranberry pollination. Franklin recognized the value of bees as necessary agents in accomplishing pollination but, at that time (1940), he considered that the population of wild bees in Massachu- setts bog areas was sufficient to pro- mote adequate set (3). Roberts and Struckmeyer (4), working in Wiscon- sin in 1941, gave the opinion that pol- lination was apparently brought about by wind borne pollen reaching the pis- til. They stated that honey bees did not touch the pistil in visiting the cran- berry flowers but that "their jarring of the blossoms during their visits would appear to be of prime importance in any aid to pollination which they ren- der." Farrar and Bain (2) showed very clearly that honey bees do work blos- soms in such a manner as to achieve pollination and that the lack of pol- linating insects reduced yields to negli- gible amounts (see table 1). Working in New Jersey in 1948 and 1949 the late Professor Robert S. Fil- mer presented data, shown in table 1, 8 to show that wind and the mechanical jarring of blossoms were ineffective in promoting pollination of cranberries (5). He also found that the then new organic fungicides, fermate and zerlate, which are necessarily applied during full bloom, did not interfere with pol- lination, while DDT was definitely de- leterious. He obtained an excellent set of cranberries by concentrating honey bees at the rate of one hive per 2.5 acres, which was at the time consider- ably more than was generally used commercially. He also noted that the wild bee population was inadequate and that the set of berries decreased as the distance from the hives in- creased. In 1953, Filmer showed that the yield of cranberries could be increased from 12 to 34 barrels per acre by in- creasing the population of honey bees from 1 hive per 2 acres to / hive per acre (6). His study of a large mass of data indicated that high yields of cranberries were associated with high numbers of blossoming uprights per unit area. The wide range of blossom- ing uprights and blossoms per square foot which he found on individual bogs, and from bog to bog on the same prop- erty, led him to believe that cultural and environmental factors which af- fected blossom concentration were very important in cranberry production. Filmer, Marucci and Moulter (7) conducted cage tests on an abandoned unsprayed cranberry bog where thrips were believed to be inordinately abun- dant in the blossoms. Although the cages could not exclude thrips, the set of berries in the caged areas was only 1 per cent. These berries were all tiny and had a seed content which averaged only 2.71. Pollination of vines just out- side the cage was much better and ber- ries were much larger. The relationship of the size of cran- berries to the seed content was studied in New Jersey in 1956 and 1957 by Filmer, Marucci and Moulter (7). They found a direct relationship between size and seed count in the Champion, Howe, Early Black and Jersey varieties. Berries having only one of the four carpels with seeds were almost always small. Large berries had maximum seed counts ranging from 32 per berry in Championi to 20 in Howes. The average seed count was 12 for Early Blacks, Howes and Jerseys and 17 for Champion. Only one berry in 8000 examined contained no seeds. Roberts and Struckmeyer found that in Wisconsin seedless cran- berries were "not uncommon" (4). In 1956 and 1957 Marucci and Fil- mer (8) studied cranberry blossom blast. Cranberry blossoms which fail to set fruit, unlike those of deciduous fruits such as apple or peach, do not drop but dry up and remain affixed to the stem. These are called "blasts" and the fact that they almost always greatly outnumber berries is a condi- tion which can understandably be of concern to growers. It was concluded that blasted blossoms are merely the re- sult of natural attrition or overproduc- tion of blossoms. This was evidenced by the fact that uprights which had A cronberry upright, or the "fruiting spur" of the cranberry. Usually one to six blos- soms are produced per upright with an aver- age'of about three in New Jersey. The aver- age number of berries borne on an upright in this State is about 1.25. Note the shape of the individual cranberry flower. In sil- houette it resembles the neck and head of | a crane; hence the name "craneberry," which became contracted to cranberry. Photo by J. H. Lovell. smaller numbers of blossoms had a lower blasting rate (higher percentage set) than uprights with larger numbers of blossoms. Artificial pruning of blos- soms from uprights resulted in a higher percentage set of the remaining blos- soms. Blossoming and fruiting data showed that well-managed bogs had more blossoms and more berries per square foot but they did not have more berries per blossoming upright and they actually had more blossom blast. High bee concentrates can reduce blast by enabling the cranberry plant to produce at its maximum potential but, even at this level, it is only rarely possible to reduce blasting of blossoms much below 50 percent in New Jersey. In regard to the percentage of blossoms which form berries in Massachusetts, Berg- man (9) states that "records of many years show that seldom do more than 40 percent of the blossoms set fruit." Unusually high percentage sets (low blast rates) are sometimes observed in New Jersey in areas on bogs where vines of several varieties are growing intermingled. Milton Strieker (10), a prominent New Jersey beekeeper, spec- ulated in 1943 on the advantages of cross pollination when he noticed an unusually high percentage set of fruit (73 percent) in vines containing a mix- ture of several "native Jersey" vari- eties. In preliminary tests, Marucci and Filmer presented data which showed that higher percentage sets, larger ber- ries and higher seed counts were bene- fits which resulted from cross-pollina- tion. Cranberry growers in New Jersey are now using honey bees more intensively than ever before. It is fairly well ac- knowledged that this has helped to bring about the recent upsurge in yields per acre in this state. There is a good relationship between beekeepers and growers but problems peculiar to cran- berries may make the beekeeper reluc- tant to place his bees on bogs. The most serious is the unusually high in- cidence of European foulbrood disease which occurs in bees set out on the New Jersey cranberry area. Another deter- rent is the inability of hives to produce much honey on cranberry bogs in this state; in many cases colonies deteriorate in size and morale during their stay in these areas. Cranberry blossoms are apparently poor producers of nectar and pollen and honey bees are not eager to work them. Even strong hives will not do much foraging on bogs until blossoming has been under way for about 7 to 10 days. Competitive blossoms during cranberry blossoming time may be a factor. The main plants blossoming in the environ- ment of New Jersey bogs during the important pollination season of cran- berries are wild azalea {Azalea viscosa), privet Andromeda [Xolisma ligustrina), stagger bush {Pieris mariana), leuco- thoe [Leucothoe racemosa) , blue huck- leberry {Gaylussacia frondosa), inkberry {Ilex glabra) and various water lilies. However, most of these plants are near the end of their flowering periods at the time that cranberries begin to blos- som. Generally more activity of honey bees can be observed along ditch banks, especially in seasons of drought. In such years the activity of bees on cran- berries after a rain is appreciably im- proved. Some bogs are inherently more attractive to honey bees than others and this may be related with soil mois- ture. Two characteristics of the cranberry flower fortunately balance out its un- attractiveness to bees and aid in fruit setting. The cranberry pollen grain is divided into four cells (tetrad) and is capable of producing four functional germ tubes. This fact, discovered by Roberts and Struckmeyer (4), makes Table I. Simimary of Data Showing Lack of Fruit Set in the Absence of Bees % Blossoms Berries per Berries per Set Square Foot Upright Farrar and Bain ( 2 ) Wisconsin data Bee Cage — 171 — Gage with no bees — 10 — Open pollination — 124 ^- Filmer (5) New Jersey data Cage with no bees Blossoms jarred 7.1 15 0.26 Blossoms not jarred 5.8 14 0.21 Open pollination 52.0 116 2.00 Filmer, Marucci and Moulter (un- published) New Jersey data Bee Cage 34.4 99 1.10 Cage with no bees 1.7 5 0.06 Open Pollination 35.8 106 1.09 it possible to achieve good pollination with relatively fewer transfers of pollen by the pollinators. A second fortunate circumstance is the long flowering per- iod which may extend over 4 weeks, which insures that sufficient blossoms will be pollinated even though the bees may not be very active during the first week of flowering. Marucci (unpub- lished data) manipulated small cages on a cranberry bog of the Howe va- riety to exclude bees in order to de- termine the effect of various exclusion periods on fruit set. He found that the percentage of blossoms forming fruit was not reduced when bees were ex- cluded for one or two weeks. Surpris- ingly, even a 3-week exclusion period was not harmful if an open period of 1 week was allowed during the peak of bloom, but a 1-week open period at the beginning of blossoming greatly re- duced set. The cranberry industry is heartened by the recent initiation of research by U. S. D. A. apiculturists on the prob- lems associated with bees on cranberry bogs. Already Dr. A. Michaels and his associates have obtained interesting and promising results on the nutritional as- pects of European foulbrood disease and also on the development of a strain of cranberry pollen-collecting bee. • References ( 1 ) Cross, C. E. Cranberry flowers and pollination, in Mass. Agr. Exp. Sta. Pub. No. 435. 1966. (2) Farrar, C. L. and Henry F. Bain. Honey bees as pollinators of cranber- ries. Cranberries 11(9). Jan. 1947. (3) Franklin, Henry J. Cranberry growing in Massachusetts. Mass. Agr. Exp. Sta. Bull. 371. 1940. (4) Roberts, R. H. and B. E. Struck- meyer. Growth and fruiting of the cran- berry. Proc. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 40. 1942. (5) Filmer, Robert S. Cranberry pollination studies. Proc. Amer. Cran- berry Growers' Assoc. Aug. 25, 1949. (6) Filmer, Robert S. Cranberry pollination studies. Proc. Amer. Cran- berry Growers' Assoc. Aug. 20, 1953. (7) Filmer, Robert S., P. E. Maruc- ci and H. J. Moulter. Seed counts and size of cranberries. Proc. Axner. Cran- berry Growers' Assoc. (8) Marucci, P. E. and R. S. FUmer. Cranberry blossom blast is not caused by a disease. New Jersey Agr. Nov.- Dec, 1957. (9) Bergman, H. F. Flowering and friiiting characteristics of the cranberry in New Jersey. Proc. Amer. Cranberry Growers' Assoc. Feb. 4, 1954. (10) Strieker, Milton H. Bees and pollinating cranberries. Proc. Amer. Growers' Assoc. Jan. 26, 1946. Reprinted from June, 1967, American Bee Journal Vol. 107 (6): 212-213 Roky's Propane Gas. Inc. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY WEST WAREHAM, MASS. 295-3737 •ALUMINUM PIPE • DELUXE EXTRA HEAVY PLASTIC PIPE • NYLON FITTINGS • MURPHY SAFETY GAUGES ....^^....^ • PRO-TEK PRIMERS and PARTS HALE PUMPS SERVE YOUR IRRIGATION PURPOSES BEST! There s a Hale pump to do any irrigation job — and do it better! Hale punnps have MATCHED POWER, designed to correctly match the power of the driving engines and give you top performance. 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MINCEMEAT PECAN PIE I unbaked 9-inch pastry shell 1 (9-ounce) package dry condensed mincemeat Va cup margarine 2/3 cup light or dark corn syrup '/i cup sugar Vi cup sherry 2 eggs, well beaten '/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Break block of mincemeat into small pieces. Melt margarine in sauce- pan. Remove from heat. Add C(.)rn syrup, sugar, sherry and mincemeat to saucepan. Cook stirring con- stantly, until mixture conies to boil. Gradually stir into beaten eggs. Mix in nuts. Pour into pastry shell. Bake in 375 degrees V . (moderate) oven until lop springs back when lightly pressed with finger, about .SO minutes. Cool before serving. ofeiruAi^y C. EDGAR HAINES Final rites for C. Edgar Haines, 83, of 57 Main st., Vincentown, New Jersey, who died Nov. 1 in Burlington County Memorial Hospi- tal, were held from the Collins and Son Funeral Home, Pembcrton. Rev. John Ward Smith of Trinity Episcopal Church, Vincentown, con- ducted the services. Born in Medford, Mr. Haines lived in Vincentown for many years, where he was employed as a cran- berry grower and a surveyor. He was a member of the Vincentown Masonic Lodge, the Consistory of Collingswood; the Crescent Temple Shrine of Trenton, the Mt. Holly Elks Lodge and the Trinity Episco- pal Church of Vincentown. Surviving are his wife, Stella Pitman Haines; a son. Dr. Charles Edgar Haines, Jr. of Nashville, Tenn; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Kay Hobbs of Lunenburg, Mass; five grand- children and two great grandchildren. MRS. C. A. JASPERSON Mrs. Jaspcrson was the last sur- viving charter member of Chapter Mrs. Clarence A. Jasperson, 89, O, PEO Sisterhood, in which she 391 Wisconsin River Dr., i\)rt Ed- held membership for 43 years. She wards, Wisconsin, died at 5:50 a.m. was also a charter member of the recently at Riverview Hospital where Study and Recreation Club of Port she had been a patient for two days. Edwards. Cause of death was a stroke. Funeral services were held in the Community Methodist Church, Port Edwards, the Rev. David Spear of- ficiating, with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Jasperson, whose maiden name was Harriet W. Whittlesey, was the daughter of pioneers in the cranberry industry. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Whittlesey who came here in 1870 and established the Whittlesey Marsh. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids and was married at Cranmoor to Clarence A. Jasper- son on June 14, 1905. Her husband, a long-time Ne- koosa-Edwards Paper Co. executive, died May 4, 1962. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Charles and Harry Whittlesey. Surviving are a son, Newell Jas- pcrson, Rt. 3; three grandchildren; a niece, Virginia Whittlesey, Wau- paca, and a nephew, John Whittle- sey, Fargo, N. D. WILHO ROSS Wilho Ross, 56, former manager of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. at Markham, Washington, passed away Friday, November 3, 1967 in Aber- deen, Washington following an ex- tended illness. 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Use Vi of the remaining pastry to line the bottom and sides of an ungrcased 10-inch pie pan. Combine remaining ingredients ex- cept butter; pour mixture into lined pic pan. Dot with butter. Roll out other /^ of pastry and place over filling, crimping edges to seal and cutting a few slits in top to allow steam to escape. Roll out pastry reserved for decoration and cut out leaves of pastry. Brush leaves with water and put them on top of the pie. Bake in hot oven (425*' F.) 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is richly browned. Cool and cut into wedges. AWORD ABOUT PIE Pic, that many-splendored de- light, has been described as a dish of fish, fowl, meat or fruit with a crust for a cover. For centuries it has been pleasing the palate of man as a savory main dinner course a sweet dessert and even a filling item on the hearty breakfasts of Colonial days. When the English ladies came to this country, they brought with them their favorite recipes for meat pies and sweet tarts. However, pie with a top and bottom crust as we know it today, was strictly a North- American innovation, created by thrifty housewives to save on the filling. Our appetite for pic was so ex- pansive by the 19th century that some food experts became con- cerned! Mm Parloa's Kitchen Com- panion published in 1887 had these words of caution concerning pie: "Unfortunately, some housekeepers -and their families -would feel lost if a day passed without the usual quantity of pie. Wiser housekeepers have pies only occasionally, and when the fruits and vegetables of which they are made are at their best." But what kind of pie? How about cranberry pie with its filling of the season's tangy, ruby red berries. With freshly haiA'CSted cranberries in plentiful supply now, it's a choice that's sure to please. 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Serve warm. 16 THE COMING STORM By LOUIS A. McLEAN Long ago it became apparent that the pesticide controversy was led by two types of critics — purposeful and compulsive. The purposeful include those who use the controversy to sell natural foods at unnatural prices, to give color to their books, writings and statements, to^ gain notoriety, or in any way profit from the controversy. The compulsive were described by Sigmund Freud in "Totem and Taboo" as neurotics, driven by primitive subconscious fears to the point that they see more reality in what they imagine than in fact. If you read medical journals "Nutritional Quackery" by Stare (paper delivered to National Congress on Medical Quackery, AMA and FDA, reported in The New Physician, June, 1966), "Why People Become the Victims of Medical Quackery" by Bernard (Amer. Journ., Pub- lic Health, August, 1965), and "Psychodynamics of Group Op- position to Health Programs" by Marmor, et al (Amer. Journ. of Orthopsychistry, April, 1960), you will learn that the same purposeful and compul- sive types, the anti-pesticide people, in almost every instance hold numerous beliefs in nutri- tional quackery, medical quackery, and oppose public health programs. The compul- sive see simplicity as purity, feel rejected by mankind and man-endeavors, such as science, medicine and business. They are not able to adjust to the assaults on ego we all experi- ence: failure to achieve the ul- timate socially or in business, and especially the ego-shatter- ing fact we all grow older. Thus, while they seek youth and purity in the simple and primi- tive, they suffer increasing fear of loss of health and physical powers, and, while presenting a holier-than-thou attitude, are actually preoccupied wdth the subject of sexual potency to such an extent sex is never a subjet of jest. The anti-pesticide leader, as distinguished from the fair- minded person who is merely misinformed about pesticides, can almost always be identified by the numerous varient views he holds against regular foods, chlorination and fluoridation of health programs, animal experi- water, vaccination, public mentation, food additives, medi- cine, science, and the business community, or by his insistence that insecticides should be mis- termed "biocides." The anti-pesticide controversy anti-fertilizer and anti-all chemi- cals as well, not only was anti- social, it was unnecessary. You will recall a few years ago the Senate Committee on Govern- ment Operations (the Ribicoft Committee) held special hear- ings on pesticides providing a forum whereby many with vari- ant and anti-pesticide views gained nationwide pubUcity. Their predictions of coming disaster engendered unneces- sary fears in the minds of many. The calm, sage advice of in- formed experts, appearing at the same forum, largely went un- heralded. It is noteworthy, therefore, that the Report, m commenting on the benefit-risk equation, observed that the quantity and quality of informa- tion available to scientists, ad- ministrators in government, aca- demic institutions and private industry was "far more extensive than was generally recognized. Thus, predictions of impending disaster aroused great anxiety, not because there was insuffi- cient evidence available to chal- lenge these prophesies, but be- cause the public was simply net sufficiently aware of the exist- ence of this information." In short, the Report con- cluded that all the furor of four years ago was unnecessary. The fears implanted in the minds of many were unfounded. Regret- tably, fears implanted in the mind are not easily erased by a report, even if the report were to be given the publicity of the original false accusations. And fears and concern, even if un- founded, remain damaging to the health and well-being of those obsessed with fear. Unfortunately, those anti- chemical critics, purposeful and compulsive, who, by tongue and pen, spread the poison of false fear, prior to, during and since those Senate hearings, will not be quieted by the Committee's conclusions that the anxieties they raised were unnecessary and based on the ignorance of those making the false accusa- tions. The same types who have led the pesticide controversy, en- couraged by the unnecessary restrictions they have caused to be placed on the use of the farmer's chemical tools, continue their efforts against the use of pesticides and fertilizers essen- tial to food production. Because their basic philosophies are anti- social, they are also anti-food aid. Just recently one of the "natural" foods magazines stated Continued Next Page 17 that our trouble was that we grow too much, store too much and give away too much. The fact is, we have never had a surplus of fruits and vegetables. For years we have imported more meat than we have ex- ported. We have seen our dairy supplies and number of dairy farmers diminish. Imports of dairy products, on a whole milk basis, trebled in '66 over '65 and may nearly again double in '67 Our so-called surpluses of grain a few years ago have reduced to less than reasonable reserves. A year ago we had an estimated 60 million idle acres. Allotments for soybeans have been increased only sufficient to permit us to satisfy increasing dometic demand and continue sales to our cashcustomers, with nothing extra to supply badly needed soybean protein to hun- gry peoples. Other acres were approved for small grains, a total of approximately 35 million acres out of the 60 million. Yet, because incentives are not present, idled acres, many of which are marginal, were not brought into produc- tion. Tlie funds authorized under the Food for Peace Act, adopted by thQ last Congress, an expenditure of about five times what our teen-age daugh- ters spend on beauty aids, or about one-thirtieth of our planned military expenditures, will not be made in '67. And what is worse, eflForts toward agricultural research and train- ing, so that other peoples may help themselves, gain less and less support. It is most unfortunate we did not face the world food crisis a decade ago and take the kind of action — stopgap aid and ed- ucational eflForts to friendly peoples willing to help them- selves — suggested by the pre- sent Act. It is ironic that as we have begun to realize the gravi- ty of the problem and work tf) solution we have less will and ability to aid in solution. I well remember four years ago and only a year ago, when, after completing comments about the world food crisis, I was approached by two differ- ent men who have spent a life- time ih agricultural matters. One was from outside of gov- IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT For frost conlrol and Irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME 1 '4" and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON, MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Av«. Plymouth. Mats. (716-«048) Larchmonl Enq. R«p. emment, the other holds a high government position. Their poli- tical philosophies, I believe, are opposite. Each, in effect, said to me, although it was true there were many hungry people in other countries, our problem was one of surpluses. I knoM^ that most then would have agreed with them. Nevertheless, it was true then as it is now — we never had a surplus prob- lem. We had a failure of dis- tribution. The same monies ex- pended to reduce and store what we then considered sur- pluses, if used for incentives to produce more and intelH- gently distribute food and edu- cate others to self-provide, would have cost us no more, would have strengthened our farming community and would have done much to reduce the likelihood of more Viet Nams. There are many ways we cau increase production if incen- tives are provided and if Amer- ican farmers are not unrealisti- cally restricted. We can make greater uses of insecticioes, her. bicides and fertilizers, adding billions to our agricultural pro- duction. Despite our own rapidly expanding population, hunger need not face us. We cannot expect, however, to con- tinue the rate of increase of yields as in the past tvvo decades. During that period, modem pesticides, hybrids and fertilizers were introduced or placed to substantial use. The gain from here on will tend to level off, absent new techno- logical discoveries. The time is here, however, for every think- ing person to encourage in- creased production of food. Already serious authors, the Paddocks in Famine - 1975/, are urging the write-off of whole continents of humans as beyond help. The President of Pakistan has predicted that within ten years, to survive, his people will be forced to eat the flesh of all those who die, except from in- Continued on Page 20 18 UVii> NEWS Hi li jERSEy Cool, dry weather prevailed dur- ing the month of October in the cranberry region of New Jersey. For the second straight month after an excessively rainy summer, rain- fall was below normal. Only four rainy days occurred during the month and the total precipitation was only 1.88 inches, or 1.44 inches less than normal. The total rainfall for September and October was only 3.85, a de- ficiency of almost three inches (2.98). This is quite a contrast to last year when the September-Octo- ber total was 15.61 or almost twelve inches more than this year. Last year's dry summer was followed by a very wet fall; this year the reverse has been the case. The dry autumn did not counter- balance the surplus rain of the summer months. The total rainfall for the first ten months of 1967 now stands at 39.09 which is 2.40 inches more than normal. 18 Frost Calls In regard to temperatup-. Octo- ber averaged 54. 1 , 2.2 degrees cooler than normal. Extremes in tempera- ture in the weather shelter at the upland weather station of the Cran- berry & Blueberry Lab were 88° F. on October 5 and 24" on the 30th. Bog temperatures were, of course, much lower. Some extremely low temperatures reported on cranberry bogs were 26° on the 13th, 19° on the 20th, 20° on the 22nd, 21° on the 23rd, 15° on the 29th, 13° on the 30th and 18° on the 31st. Frost calls were taped by the frost warning service at the Cranberry & Blueberry Laboratory on eighteen days. This service is financed by donations from the cranberry growers. A frost warning committee consisting of Isaiah Haines, Joe Palmer, Eddie Budd and Phil Marucci cooperate v/ith the Weather Bureau in issuing these forecasts. Mrs. Geraldine Van Derzee, secretary at the Cranberry & Blueberry Lab; Mrs. Caroline R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Helicopter Application Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 Taylor, secretaiy at Whitesbog; and Lou Grant, foreman at Whitesbog, are able assistants in this work. Harvest As of November 3 the cranberry harvest was nearing completion with a few growers needing only about a week more. The crop appears to be running close to the estimate of 157,000 barrels for the State. Several growers harvested well over one hundred barrels per acre. Fruit rots were a problem in a few localities, but fruitworm and other insect damage was very slight. Color was fair and the size of berries was generally larger than normal. wuHiiienii 1967 Harvest Harvest in Washington proceeded normally with Cranguyma Farms starting October 3 and the others harvesting as berries colored up. Grayland growers began about the same time with the peak in both areas about October 25. The Ocean Spray receiving plant at Long Beach, now in its 4th year, carried two full crews during harvest peak with few More Notes on Page 20 1 I <-Jj-JJ-4)-4)-4V-^V4g3«;=g=J«gg=g:g=g^^ Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages e Office— 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warrftn R. Arnold, Manager "9 The Coming Storm Continued from Page 18 fectious diseases. The Pakis- tanis I know will not resort to cannibalism to survive. Nor is it possible to write off a billion people, a third of the world's population. If they are aban- doned by constructive forces, coercive forces \v\\\ take over. Regettably, genocide has not been limited to ancient history. The approach of catastrophe, however, demands effort now, and catastrophe is very close. June 5th, the Associated Press reported: "A Roman Catholic bishop has said that some mothers in an area of southern Peru are killing their babies rather than see them starve." As I noted in opening, like Elijah's servant who saw noth- ing on the horizon for six days and did not understand the portent of the "litde cloud" he saw on the seventh, so, too many today fail to see the food picture here or appreciate what world hunger means to us. For example, in the President's Jan- uary State of the Union Mes- sage, he stated that the two most important problems facing the country were (1) the possi- bility of atomic warfare, and (2) the world food problem. 'At the close of his speech I listened to six different com- mentators. I listened in vain for at least one of them to suggest that food might be classed number one instead of number two, because its need is a cause of wars of. all kinds. Instead, while each discussed war, not one mentioned the world food crisis, despite the emphasis the President had given to it. Commentators and newspaper reporters have a knack for knowing what is "news" to the public. It is to the public's dis- credit and not their's, therefore, that the world food crisis is not "news" but regarded only as a "little cloud" on the horizon. 20 It is the urgent obligation of each of us, all in any way con- nected with agriculture, to em- phazize what that little cloud portends — a "great rain" of problems "in the meanwhile." REGIONAL NEWS NOTES - Continued problems. The new receiving plant at Markham found several problems to be worked out, the main one was the clogging of the Key floatation machine with debris with the ber- ries. The crop this year was not as high as 1966 but a good crop and above average. The berries did not size up due to warm weather and water shortage. Many growers waited for color which hasn't been too good, and late harvested berries show a high percent of rot due to over maturity and breakdown of fruit. There are still a few growers finishing up their harvest with Cran- guyma Farms to finish about the middle of November. Several War- renton, Oregon growers bring their cranberries across the Columbia Astoria Bridge to the Long Beach cleaning plant. Weather We had ample rain to make water harvest requirements during the month of October with a total of 16.09 inches, the greatest amount for one day was 2.05 inches on the 3rd, with a six day total (first through sixth) of 6.81 inches. The nicest day of October came on the 17th with 76° to enjoy. With lots of rain and wind the mean high was 61.13" and the mean low 45.77°. We had a couple of nights when the temperature dropped to 3 1 ° in the bog, the 1 9th and 25th, but generally the weather is still mild. More Notes on Page 23 (^so) Kerosene Solvent Spraying Equipment ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION INSTALLED - SERVICED BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE KinaAwiv INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 595-4541 — 585-2604 62 MAIN STREET KINGSTON, MASS. V-^- / *, m 'Oh no! Xou'we jost strong oj> oor SQoce, Twuf^tnS, ■Ik FROST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION COMPLETE SYSTEMS TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS - pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 (formerly Withrow, Minnesota) 21 BRIEF HISTORY OF PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS In the early thirties, short-term credit for farmers was a "some- times" thing. It was easily had when times were good, but hard to come by when the going got rough and cash was needed most. In 1933, Congress passed the Farm Credit Act, which allowed farmers to estab- lish, through Production Credit As- sociations, their own short-term credit organizations, designed to fit their own specific credit needs. Since that time, Production Credit Associations throughout the country have proved time and time again their ability to serve dependably 'through good times and bad, during depression, war, boom, drouglits, floods and recessions. Lending funds for PCAs are ob- tained througli the Federal Inter- mediate Credit Banks from the sale of securities to the investing public. These securities are backed by the notes of the borrowing farmers. Althougli each PCA is a part of a nationwide system, they are each truly local in character. Only the borrowing, owner members have the power to elect a board of direc- tors with authority to adopt aggres- sive lendmg policies that will effect- ively meet the credit requirements of progressive farmers in the area. PCAs make various kinds of loans but generally fall into two major classifications. The first is operating loans for production pur- poses and the other is intermediate term loans for capital outlay. More specifically for cranberry growers in Wisconsin, operating loans may be used for sanding, dike and bed maintenance, fertilizer, weed and insect control, fuel and utilities, labor harvest cost— in fact for any production cost on the marsh. Intermediate-term loans are avail- able for marsh development and expansion, including purchase of new and improved vine varieties, sprinkler systems, marsh and grading equipment and buildings. Depending on the growers' needs, terms are usually three to seven years. PCA offices serving the cranberry growers in Wisconsin are located in Antigo, Wausau, Marshfield, Neills- ville. Luck, Barron, Mauston, Med- ford, Tomah, Stevens Point and Black River Falls. NOW IS THE TIME TO flRN\ UP YOUR PCA LINE OF CREDIT A visit to your PCA OFFICE may well be the most profitable move you make all year! Production Credit Associations MAUSTON MEDFORD WAUSAU TOMAH ANTIGO MARSHFIELD STEVENS POINT BLACK RIVER FALLS NEILLSVILLE Intermediate Term Loans for Productive Purposes l\/lade To Responsible Farmers 22 CRANBERRY CUTTINGS FAVORED BY MIST TREATMENT By M. N. Dana Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin The installation by the cranberry industry of solid-set overhead sprinklers challenges growers to find additional uses for this expensive but efficient equipment. One of the adaptations that offers chances of success is the maintenance of optimum con.ditions for rooting and establishment of new plantings. The most serious deterrent to the rooting of a cranberry cutting is the inadequacy of moisture with- in the cranberry tissues. As placed in the field, the cutting has no root system to absorb and transport moisture into the plant. At the same time the leaves are losing moisture to the air through tran- spiration. The net result is a de- pletion of water in the plant and a stress condition that results in slow growth and often death of portions of, or the entire cutting. Traditionally, by flooding, and maintaining full ditches the growers have maintained soil moisture at a relatively higli level in the early weeks of new planting to provide maximum opportunity for water absorption througli the cut ends and bark tissue of the cutting. At the same time this high soil mois- ture has favored reduced soil aera- tion which tends to depress root development. Thus, by gaining an advantage of higli soil moisture there has been some loss of soil aeration and less than optimum conditions for plant rooting. The amount of water loss througli transpiration is a function of temperature, relative humidity of the air surrounding the leaf, and available moisture within the plant. Any condition that reduces the temperature or increases the relative humidity of the air will reduce the rate of transpiration and thus the demand for water by the plant. Here, then, is where the sprinkler irrigation can be beneficial. A fre- quent, light application of water will provide free water on plant and soil surfaces. As this water evaporates it withdraws heat from the surface on which it is located; i.e., leaves, thus cooling this surface. The evaporated water contributes moisture to the air as water vapor and thus increases the relative hu- midity. Such a free water surface may make a considerable contribu- tion to the relative humidity in the 2-3 inch /.one of the atmosphere immediately above the soil, the /.one of concern for protection of the cranberry cuttings. Applications of the extent visualized may not saturate the soil and thus interfere with soil aeration. If this is true, then nearly ideal conditions for rooting of cuttings would be ob- tained. Rooting cuttings under mist ap- plications is not a new concept in plant propagation. Commercial nur- serymen use this method for en- couraging rooting of many species of softwood and hardwood cuttings. Commonly the mist is applied for a few seconds followed by an inter- val of minutes with no mist at which time the mist comes on again. A cranberry grower would find it difficult and expensive to provide the necessary control equip- ment for such applications, but two or three short periods of irri- gation during the heat of the day would go a long way toward re- ducing the internal stress on the plant. The placing of small no/zlcs on high risers and increasing the pump pressure will permit maximum dis- tribution of the desirable fine drop- lets. The intent of this method is to apply only adequate water to wet all surfaces, not to soak the soil. One grower in Wisconsin, Mr. Albert Amundsen, adopted this method this summer. Unfortu- nately, he did not start the mist system tor a few days after plant- ing and thus maximum benefit was not attained. However, after ii> stalling the system his cranberry vines grew quickly and vigorously and have now established a good cover over the soil in one summer. Perhaps more important is the ex- cellent "catch" of vines that was obtained. Mr. Amundsen is enthusi- astic about this way of establishing new buds and promises never to plant any more without this man- agement provision. It is his belief that a commercial fruit crop may be harvested from this planting in the third year which is unusual for this area of Wisconsin. mi October started sunny and pleas- ant with mild temperatures prevail- ing during the early part of the period as the state enjoyed a short spell of Indian Summer weather. Maximum temperatures rose to near the 80-degree mark in most areas of the state daily throughout the 4th with low and middle 80's reported on the 4th. A fairly high moisture content of the cloudless air kept nighttime temperatures well above freezing. Cooler, cloudy air entered the state on the 5th returning tem- peratures to more seasonal levels. A low pressure system developed over the plains states on the 5th and 6th and crossed through Wisconsin over the weekend. Freezing temperatures occurred in all parts of the state on the 1 1th- 12th with temperatures in the 25- 30 degree range even on the shores of Lake Michigan and about 5 de- grees cooler elsewhere. Heavy rain of about 2 inches fell on the 7th and 8th from southwestern counties northeastward to the Uoor Peninsula. Lesser amounts fell to the southeast and northeast. 23 WISCONSIN FARM GROUP SPONSORS BOOTH AT LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR The Lincoln County (Wisconsin) Farm Management Association which is composed of five indi- vidual groups is now holding adult classes for farmers within the county. Allen Bullis, Agricultural instruc- tor with the Merrill School of Vo- cational, Technical and Adult Education is the coordinator. The annual dairy promotion be- gan fifteen years ago. Each year the group sponsors a booth at the Lincoln County Fair advertising some special dairy product. As shown in the accompanying photo Cranberries was the 1967 theme for this group. The chocolate covered cranber- ries at the fair were made by the Bob White Candy Co. of Madison. The cranberry sherbet was made by the Seeger Dairy of Merrill from puree made by Eagle River Cran- berry Products. The Cranberry top- ping on the Sundae sold at the fair was made by Allen Bullis from BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA, MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY. WIS. — IVOLWAUKEE, WIS INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT l^IPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized — Bituminous Coated — Aluminum cranberry sauce from Eagle Kiver. Raspberries were used to blend witli the cranberries. The Cranberry Soda contained cranberry cocktail from Eagle River The Cranberry Bread on display was made by the Three Lakes Bakery, The Cranberry Pie for Alamode was made by Dorothy Peters of Merrill (reported to be one of Mer- rill's better cooks) from fresh frozen cranberries from the Copper River Development Corp. Recipes for cranberry dishes were passed out at the booth. The painting of the display was done by Heidemann Display of Merrill. CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHHELO WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN 24 serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEAKLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN '^^^''^''-- please ^^^Vou Answer When You ^ «ii»i»^'^»i iiii^«*«^ WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 f Y>u may be raising a future television star If you're an Ocean Spray grower, you* re raising some pretty famous berries. Or they will be as soon as we get our hands on them. They're going to be photographed and written up in magazines and newspapers. They're going to be talked about on radio. And millions of people are going to see them on television. Not just here and there. Coast to coast. Not just now and then. \ear round. It s this kind of consistent Ocean Spray advertising that's gotten more people to buy more cranberries than ever before. More of your cranberries. Of course, if you're not an Ocean Spray grower, you may never ggt to sge yQur.borrioo on television. FRENCH CT: ,-x Ocean spray. ^,<* FRENCH Massachusetts New Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon \A/ashington Canada UbUhMbbK lyb/ M Frost Forecasting as Related to Bandon, Oregon 6 Agrifax -New A ccou n ting Method for Farmers 8 25 Years- Ago 15 NT & SOIL SCIENCES LIBRARY CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE LIBRARY DEC 2 1 1967 UNIVERSITY OF MASSMiHUSETTS CS^HaU ^^rrg (il|rt0tma0 LIBRARY - SERI&LS section •J N I V OF M A ■= S it.'HEHST MASS 0 1003 -^ BIBECTBBY (OP cranliepry gpoweps <^ The CHARLES W. HARRIS! Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers fflGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Complete Line of Proven Pesticides and Fertilizers for your Bog Needs HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Agric. Chemical Representative Purchase St. Middleboro, Mass. Telephone 947-2133 Electricity — Icey to progress in industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WILLIAMSTOWN IRRIGATION • INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTOltS • HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS • FAR.M SUPPLIES Walter E. Tripp & Sons, Inc 632 Main St. Acushnet, Mass. WYman 5-0422 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigalion Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Extensive Experience in ELECTRICAL WORK ALFRED PAPPI At Scraenhouses, Bogi and Pumps M«ana Satisfaction WAREHAM, MASS Tel. CY 3-2000 BLUEBERRY COUNCIL HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Michael Scepansky, New Lisbon, New Jersey, president of the North American Blueberry Council, pre- sided over their annual meeting held in Portland, Maine last month. About 100 delegates and guests attended with five Canadian prov- inces and thirteen U. S. producing areas being represented. The Council, which is devoted to the promotion of wild and culti- vated blueberry products, set up an expanded budget for 1968 and plans to put more emphases on promoting blueberries on a year- round basis. Research reports on blueberries were presented by two University of Maine professors and the Director of Horticulture and Biology, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Four out of five independent businesses which asked for bank loans— even those with only two employees — received the full amount requested, according to a third-quarter survey of 23,000 firms by the National Federation of Independent Business. DON'T BUY A SPRINKLER PUMP Until you have seen the ..•** BILGRAM MAIN STREET GARAGE Carver, Mass. Tel. 866-4582 Not for Little Men With Pointed Ears If you happen to see this unidentified flying object hovering about a foot over a New Jersey cranberry bog next summer, it win probably be piloted by a Princeton research engineer. The university's Advanced Flight Concepts Labora- Looking like something out of a science fiction movie, the aircraft pictured will be seen more and more as time goes by, particu- larly in tlie area of the New Jersey cranberry bogs. It is a crop spraying aircraft called the Ag-GEM 1. It is designed to fly only about one foot off the ground as it deposits spray on growing crops. It has been proving itself during experimental spraying of cranberry bogs in New Jersey and, althougli control of fruit rat was not equal to that possible with conventional boom spraying, it has shown itself to be about as effective as airplanes or helicopters. The airborne vehicle is not now in commercial production but it is hoped that further improvements and modifications will prove that it can be commercially produced. The cost of the experimental proto- type was placed at approximately $23,000. Manufacturers have stated tory has been collaborating with plant pathologists at Rutgers in testing the effectiveness of the Ag-GEM (which is the name of the craft shown above) for spraying crops. (See story Page 6C) that they feel Ag-GEM can be produced at a cost considerably less than an airplane equipped to do the same job. The principle of Ag-GEM is not new. This type of vehicle has been designed and built since the 1950's. It becomes airborne by a blast of air which develops a cushion of air under the machine. Princeton Uni- versity has long been considering the use of this type of vehicle in agricultural applications. As early as 1964, Princeton's largest GEM made a series of flights over full-grown potato fields to test the extent of damage caused by the vehicle's downwash of air. The next logical step seemed to be the cranberry crops. Two plant path- ologists at Rutgers University be- came interested in just this appli- cation. The size of the New Jersey Continued on Next Page CHRISTMAS 1967 SUPPORT THE 1967 CHRISTMAS SEAL DRIVE USDA PUBLISHES ANNUAL YEAR BOOK The 1967 U. S. Department of Agriculture's yearbook Outdoors U. S. A. is now available and may be obtained from your Senator or Congressman. They have been given a limited number for free distribu- tion, so we advise you to write them soon. This year's edition is perhaps the finest ever published and the information in it is very well presented. Ag-GEM 1 Continued from Page One cranberry industry, the present method of spraying and the cran- berry's hardy characteristics made for an ideal experiment. The aircraft is a three-seater. It is 12 feet in diameter, weiglis 700 pounds. It carries a 700-pound payload and is able to attain a speed of about 45 miles per hour. Its power is derived from two 45- horsepower Nelson two-cycle en- gines. One of these engines pro- vides the "air cushion" while the other provides the movement over the ground. Treatments were applied on plots 100 feet long and 12 feet wide. There were two treatments, one using the fungicide spray and the other without spray. These were compared to plots of equal size which were not flown over. Each of these treatments was repeated twice, except for the sprayed treat- ment which was repeated four times. The bog used for this experiment was an established one with a his- tory of severe fruit rot caused by numerous fungi. The treatments were applied at mid-bloom. Two subsequent applications were made at approximately two-week inter- vals. At the time of commercial harvest, in October, square foot plots were picked at random in each of the areas. The number of berries and percentage of fruit rot for each of the samplings were de- termined. There was no difference in the number of berries or percentage of rotted fruit in either the unsprayed areas flown over and those not flown over. It was determined that very few flowers or immature fruit were removed by the downwash of the aircraft. areas. These results are comparable to those with fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter on cranberries. It was not equal to that possible with boom sprayers. In the opinion of Dr. Springer and Dr. Stretch, the ar- rangement of the nozzles at the periphery of the baffle plate was not adequate since it was difficult to get uniform distribution of the spray. They feel certain that, by proper placement of the nozzles and increasing pressure, better cov- erage and control may be possible. The pathologists feel that this ground effect machine is particularly promising for use on cranberries although it did its job about half as fast as an airplane, two-thirds as fast as a helicopter. It is obviously much faster than boom-spray opera- tion. "Initial cost and operating costs should be competitive with other spray methods," the two patholo- gists concluded in their report. "The inherent safety, good maneuvera- bility and rapid coverage are suf- ficient reasons for further research on the Ag-GEM as an agricultural pesticide applicator." During the summer of 1965, under the direction of Dr. Allan W. Stretch, plant pathologist of USDA's Crops Research Division, and Dr. John K. Springer, extension plant pathologist. New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, further tests were made. Princeton's research en- gineer, Walter B. Nixon, made a series of crop-spraying passes over one acre of the Double Trouble cranberry farm in Tom's River, N.J. A maneb pungicide was applied In the plots receiving maneb at the rate of three pounds (80 spray the percentage of rotted fruit percent WP) in 60 gallons of water was 23 percent as compared to 86 per acre at a ground speed of seven to 87 percent in the unsprayed to deliver the spray material, how- ^^ ever, the use of higli-volume, low- >f pressure pumps was considered un- suitable for fungicide application "^ because droplet size is too large. . -it The Staff of Cranberries Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW ■it ■it ■it magazine extends to all our fine Readers a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year 2^ Mass. Cranberry Station S Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Dr. Bert Zuckerman attended a meeting of the Northeastern Divi- sion of the American Phytopatho- logical Society held at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, New York from November 1 to 4. Weather The month of November was very cold, averaging nearly 5 de- grees a day below normal. This was the coldest November in our records here at the Station. The only warm period was from the 2nd through 4th, with two unseasonably cold periods from the 14th througli 22nd and the last 4 days of the month. Maximum temperature was 66 de- grees on the 3rd and the minimum 13 degrees on the 17th. Rainfall totalled 4.40 inches for the month which is 0.2 inches below average. The major storms occurred on the 7th, 22nd, 23rd and 25th. We are now nearly 4 inches above average for 1967 to date and about 12 inches ahead of 1966 for the same CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ABC UTILITY W. R. AMES CO. Dept.CR-1 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. period. Snowfall was 1.3 inches occurring on the 15th. This is the earliest snowfall since 1962 and we have to go back to November 1955 to find a larger amount. Crop Estimate The official crop estimate re- leased on November 16 by the New England Crop Reporting Service shows Massachusetts with a crop of 560,000 barrels. This is down a whopping 27 percent from last year and a sharp drop from the October estimate or 700,000 barrels. Cool, humid and wet weather during the blossoming period in July re- sulted in a reduced set of fruit, and the quality was also definitely on the weak side which accounts for a large part of the reduction. The other producing states were in bet- ter shape with Wisconsin at 500,000 barrels and Oregon at 57,000 barrels holding to prior es- timates. New Jersey at 163,000 barrels was up 6,000 and Washing- ton at 128,000 barrels up 13,000 from the October estimates. The national crop is now estimated at 1,408,000 barrels, down 190,000 barrels from last year. Cranberries . the year-'round berries with the bounce! Bt^eiver t Load 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE WILLIAM B. PLUMER EDWARD H. LEARNARD HORACE H. SOULE CHARLES M. CUTLER WILLIAM R. VINCENT M. WILSON JOHN B. CECILL, JR. ROBERT C. BIELASKI NORMAN STOLZ PLUMER Serving the People of New England Since 1859 i^N»* k««^ >«^N •^m^ ¥*tm ifc^^i "^v-S POLYETHYLENE NETTING INCREASES VINEYARD YIELD Ed. Note: These materials have been used successfully for many years by Mass, Blueberry growers. The use of lightweiglit, long- lasting polyethylene netting to guard hybrid grapes from bird damage has substantially increased the yield of | this crop at High Tor Vineyards in I New York State. It is expected to last twice as long as the tobacco | netting it replaces. 1 The Zendel plastic netting, pro- duced by Union Carbide Corpora- tion, with 7/16" mesh, is character- ized by its superior tear strength, weather resistance, and light weight. The tobacco netting ripped easily, allowing birds to damage the grapes, and was too dense to allow passage of sufficient air and sunliglit to grow the high quality grapes for which High Tor is famous. Bird damage had been the vine- yard's most consistent problem in the past. Higli Tor expects a useful life of three to four years for the lightweight netting (less than 1 lb. per 100 sq. ft.) compared with one to two years for the tobacco netting. Zendel polyethylene netting has already been utilized to protect tree-grown fruit, to secure grass seeding on steep slopes, and as an underwater fence in swimming areas. It is available through hardware stores and farm supply outlets in widths up to 20 feet and roll lengths of 50 and 100 feet. 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K 25 EAST STREET CAMBRIDGE 41, MASS. pa tep *ri Issue of December 1967 / Volume 32 - No. 8 MARKET REPORT Combined rail and truck shipments during the first week of December equalled tiie weekly move- ment of last season for the same comparable week. Shipments to the fresh market were approximately 80 carlots behind last years number, but heavier pack- ing was expected. The limiting factor on the overall business of the season was the quantity of good berries, although the remaining berries were mostly contracted for. The demand for berries was fair, but the market was steady. Cartons containing twenty-four one pound film bags of window boxes were for Howes $5.50—5.85. The price was mostly $5.85 with some sales being subject to a promotional discount. MEET THE NEW EDITOR Bernard Marvin comes to Cranberries with valuable literary experience and the skill of an accomplished photographer. Mr. Marvin plans to meet the growers and is working on plans for many interesting articles. 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SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey CRANBERRIES is published once a month by C'oiiior Publishers at R-55 Summer Street (P.O. Box J), Kingston, Massachusetts. Second Class postage paid at Plymouth, Mas- sachusetts Post Office. Price is 50c! per copy, $4.00 a year in I'.S., $5.00 in Canada: all other countries $6.00 a year, loreign remit- tances must equal U.S. funds. Printed in U.S.A. OUR COVER The cover picture originally appeared in Cran- berries as the Christmas cover in Deccmbei \'-)(i2. The drawing was printed in black ink iind was rendered by the late Mrs. Hdith S. Hall, To: \nray years associate editor of Cranberries 'iid wife oi \\>c late Clarence J. Hall,founderof the niaga/inc. •:«<«<«<«*>*:««;»»;**><^^.;.*;**««*2»<*<«*:«<«*><«*:*^^^ related to Bandon,Oregon Editor's note-Tfie following speech re- fers to a statistical study on frost in the cranberry bog and was delivered to the Bandon, Oregon Cranberry Club by Mr. Earl M. Bates, Meteorologist in Charge, E.S.S.A. Weather Bureau, Eugene, Oregon. I thank you for the invitation to meet with this club. You folks represent an important element in the agricultural economy of this state. In its service to agriculture, the Environmental Science Services Administration, of which the Weather Bureau is a part, needs to become acquainted with you people and your problems where weather is a factor. Let's talk about what the Weather Bureau, with the coop- eration of several persons of your community, has done up to this time. In 1962, the Weather Bureau made its first efforts in trying to forecast conditions under which these cranberry bogs would have frost. We were all new to this particular problem and some of the forecasters were even new to the western Oregon area in general. We had no climatological record of the bogs and no specialized knowledge to draw on. We had to develop our skill from day to day and profit by our errors. We made a good many errors. In general practice, meteor- ologists forecast for temperature of free air, which is measured in standard shelters at about 5 feet above the surface. To a great ex- tent, we started out in that way and discovered that at times when we forecast temperatures of 40 or 42 degrees, the bogs had frost. The agricultural service office on the Oregon State University campus and the Extension Service gave us what helpful suggestions they could, and we closed a first season with many disappointments, but with a broad experience and some meteorological record for analysis and research. We knew we faced a speciaHzed prob- lem. Each winter since then, we have combined the preceding years of record and analyzed them to see what we could do to refine our forecasting technique and produce a special minimum temperature fore- cast that would apply to the cran- berry bog area. Several persons have entered into this program be- sides Weather Bureau personnel. Two general problems faced us. One was: Why do the cranberry bogs on niglits of fair weather conditions get so much colder than the prevailing niglit time tempera- ture along the general Oregon coast? The second problem was to find how to forecast the temperature after learning something about the environment. The climate of the area is what climatologists or geographers call "marine west coast," which is a climate of mild temperature with few, if any, extremes either cold or hot. We have coastal climatic rec- ords where a whole year has passed with no frost occurring. We knew, however, this was not true in the particular cHmate of the bogs. We have found that on clear nights, cranberry plants suffer a substantial radiation problem. This is because of the bog material. This wet bog material is an insulator between the earth beneath and the plant above, very similar to the insulation which you probably all have in the ceilings of your homes. This is a prime reason why you cranberry people experience frost in your growing areas even in the month of June when in general the Washington and Oregon coasts experience mild night temperatures. There are other factors at play. Cloudiness, or the lack of it, has an important influ- ence, and wind flow is another im- portant factor. The bogs, by their depressed situation, may experience very calm air in the first 10 or 20 feet above the plants, and this, with other suitable conditions, can permit frost. On cloudy niglits or nights with some wind, a common tern- perature prevails throughout the coastal community; that is, bogs are as mild as any part of the coast. On clear nights with Hght wind, radiation in the bogs causes critically low temperatures in the spring and early summer. As stated, the bog material is an insulator. It pre- vents heat from rising from the earth beneath. The plants stand above tliis insulator a- d are exposed to the sky. We ali recognize that at night there is no, or nearly no, heat radiated to the plants from the sky, and the little plants are rapidly radiating out their store of heat toward the open sky. On a calm night with Httle or no stirring in the air, no warmer air from 50 to 100 feet above the plant is brought down to the plants by stirring. Thus, the plants and the very shallow layer of air right around them get colder and colder. Essentially, they have no heat source. The result you growers know very well is frost. By the close of the 1965 season, we had a pretty good understanding of why the very shallow layer of air in the bogs got cooler than the general coastal area night air. Also, our accumulation of observations from the Ray Bates cranberry bog was sufficiently great to let us attempt a statistical study of certain climatic variables and how they influenced this night time low tem- perature. We had to analyze the very special condition in the bog as much as possible, but also consider other influences. So Mr. Bates' dili- gence to observations had provided us with a base to work from. We studied a combination of the following: the 4 o'clock afternoon temperature in the bog, wind direc- tion and dew point in the bog, the cloudiness or lack of it in the over- head sky, and temperature of the air about 5000 feet above the sur- face. F^^om a thorough study of this, a statistical equation was gener- ated which is able to forecast a temperature. The lorccast made by this equation applied specifically to the cranberry bogs and is very often different from the general night time temperature forecast on the Oregon coast. We know that this temperature forecast made statisti- cally is not perfect, but it is a real aid to the forecaster. In particular, this statistical forecast anticipates no change in the atmospheric con- ditions throughout the night. This is one of its weaknesses. Probably most of us expect from having lived around this Oregon coastal section very long that there will be two or three changes through a night. Knowing this, the forecaster studies the general weather pattern of west- ern Oregon and the nearby coastal water area, and makes determina- tions as to cloud cover changes to be expected in the night and the wind flow pattern. These things may cause the forecaster to alter the statistical forecast figure to a higher or a lower value, or if he anticipates no change at all through the night, he may accept the statis- tical forecast as it is. There is a great deal of thought put into each forecast before it is released for broadcast because the man making this forecast realizes that the action of several farmers to protect or not protect a crop in the face of po- tential frost danger depends upon that particular forecast. Let us now look at the forecast from the grower's point of view. We know that the data for developing the statistical forecast was collected at the Ray Bates bog, and thereiore the statistical forecast and the final forecast we issue, which is influ- enced by the statistical, is for 'he Ray Bates bog. Our daily sourci of observational information is also currently from the bog. So let us remember that the forecast ns \ ou hear it broadcast is for a particular location, and it must be for iliat location because at this time- no other information is availablf to the forecaster. This is not to say that the for<\:ast is not useful to' the whole fi.nidon cranbeny m dustry. There rt.imh' is :i rlosr. relation->hip h-^iwtuni all the cran- berry bog<=; Id.ri. Thry al' havf otn thing in commor' .vm\ tnat i" "la; the bogs are l)asu;all) compovii o* the insulating peat material and therefore all bogs on a given night tend to get colder than the sur- rounding community. Thus, when conditions indicate a frost potential for one bog, certainly all the bogs are in danger of some degree of frost, although temperatures may vary up and down a few degrees from place to place. Perhaps some of you here know that your bogs are more exposed to wind than are the Bates bogs, and therefore they are a little less troubled by frost. Each growing area throughout the community likely has its own characteristic features which make it a cool spot or a warm spot. If you individual growers know that your crop area is a cool or a warm spot in relation to the Bates location, this will be a valuable asset to you in interpreting the forecast as you hear it broadcast over KWRO radio or KCBY-TV. For example, if you know that on the average clear night your growing area is two or three degrees lower in temperature than is Mr. Bates's, then if you hear a given forecast broad- cast, you quickly subtract your two or three degree variation from that forecast, and you have a reasonable estimate for your own fields. 1 hope that you will remember that you can use local peculiarities of terrain features, water bodies, wind flow and cloud change to your own advantage in interpreting the tem- perature forecast, arid if any of you have questions about this, we will be glad to try \< vjisruss them with you. In fr )s* protection, we know that growers of other fruiis use a variety of methods and equipment. ^ ou pei-plt: may be fortunate in having one rnethod that seems to be most suitable. Heaters such as wax candles and gas or oil burners prob- ably have little use because a re- liable temperature inversion in the lower an is not often present. Surface based wind machines or the blast fron; lielicopters might work, but it IS questionable tttai > itner of Continued on Page 14 Andrew Lampen, President of FICB, St. Paul, left; Dave Boorman, Agrifax Co- ordinator, and Mrs. Doris Markuson, IBM Technician, check a profit and loss print out from the IBM 360l30 computer. In addition, a primary objective of the Production Credit Association is to provide a field staff qualified to counsel farmers using Agrifax in reporting information and inter- preting their reports. PCA personnel will provide this counseling solely in an advisory capacity. They will not become participants in the management of farm operations. Greatest emphasis in the Agrifax program is placed on management through enterprise analysis. But be- cause some farmers only want basic tax data from Agrifax, PCA offers a basic plan with options. 41 6 s^ERfffllii NEW EQUIPMENT SPEEDS UP PCA ACCOUNTING SERVICE FOR FARMERS A new electronic farm record accounting system designed to im- prove service to farmer-customers was introduced September by Seventh Farm Credit District Pro- duction Credit Associations. Called Agrifax, the system was inx/i o^A on * n of»^ T+ A farmer may sign up for the IBM 360-30 cumputer system. It i i • u • ^i,,^^c. •11 1 .u iDN/i i/im c.„c+^r>. basic program onlv, which mcludes will replace the IBM 1401 system . ^ ^j ., a^^.^ u ■ A * ^^c f^.rr. income and expense reports, depre now bemg u§ed to process farm ^^^^^_ ,^..^,1. .nH tnt.l f.m records. Althougli PCAs are confident their new Agrifax facilities could easily handle many more farm rec- ords than are now expected for 1968, they are as yet unwilling to sign up more farmers than can be adequately served at one time. More emphasis will be placed on f * 1 u A ^ ^ «;l,^t KqcJc lact cducatiou and training of PCA per- first launched on a pilot basis last ,n^n . ^ uJl^^. sonnel during 1967 to supply better counseling for farmers and thus give them the knowledge and help they need to make maximum use year. Seventy farmers from Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Mich- igan were included in the District's initial project. The Agrifax program this year has advanced to Phase II with an enrollment of slightly more than 500 farmers. Plans are to expand Agrifax to from 1,500 to 2,000 farmers by 1968. Expansion is based on anticipated of Agrifax Agrifax provides farmers with an elation schedules and total farm analysis. The current charge for this basic service ranges from SI 25 to $200, depending primarily on the amount of processing needed on any particular farm operation. Enterprise analysis designed to provide valuable management in- formation is available as an option to the basic fee. These options are available at a cost of from $10 to $20 per year, depending on the type of enterprise. All of these fees are character- istic of farms with gross income of up to $50,000 a year (the purchase price of feeder livestock is not accurate account of monthly cash included in the definition of gross flow along with a complete annual summary of all income and ex- penses, current financial informa- tion, year-end reports to assist tax preparation, business analysis re- ports, depreciation schedules and delivery of a new, highly versatile enterprise analysis reports. 8 farm income for the purpose of Agrifax fees). 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Out of the neeting came the number of reso- utions and activities that would be as guide lines will assist the Farm Bureau in determining the efforts which can be made in helping the cranberry industry. Farm labor was also discussed and the delegates adopted the twolve point program for farm labor as outlined by the Secretary in his address as a basis of Farm Bureau's )finterest to the cranberry industry, policy dealing with the Common- wealth Service Corps. The delegates also established policy directing Farm Bureau to work in the area of protecting the interest of Agricultural employers and employees in the field of hous- ing, wages, and the like. A rather complete program was set forth in the resolution dealing with natural resources, including air and water. The resolution reads as follows: "Whereas Farm Bureau is keenly aware of the seriousness of the problem of air and water pollution, of the rapid loss of farm land and the nation's natural resources and whereas much hasty if well inten- tioned legislation is being prepared in the name of conservation, there- fore, may it be resolved that Farm Bureau support natural resource conservation measures only after the most careful scrutiny, especially as to their effect on the continual practical operation of our free enter- prise system." The delegates also passed a reso- lution dealing with continued op- position to the inland wetlands bill which is currently before the Massachusetts General Court. The resolutions passed at the annual meeting become the program of work for the Farm Bureau during the year. They serve as directives and as guide lines for the activities of the organization. It is only through an organization such as Farm Bureau that farmers can have an effective voice in matters of interest to them. The cranberry industry should dso be interested in the fact that )avid Mann of Head of the Bay rd., Buzzards Bay, was promoted to ;irst Vice-President of the Federa- ion and that Alfred Pappi has been jlected to the Board of Directors of ;he Federation as a representative Tom Plymouth County. The resolutions dealing with the cranberry industry reflect Fami Bureau's concern over current prob- lems facing the industry. Among ;the resolutions are: The establishment of a cranberry advisory committee to be appointed by the President of the Massachu- setts Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau has a number of commodity committees and has had a fruit committee on which cranberry growers have had representation. Since cranberries are raised in three counties in Massachusetts, the dele- gates called for the appointment of a standing committee to deal through the Farm Bureau structure with problems facing the cranberry industry. The establishment of such a committee will complement exist- ing cranberry clubs and associations in their efforts to develop sound programs for the cranberry industry. A second resolution called for the American Farm Bureau and Massachusetts Farm Bureau to assist the cranberry industry in developing programs to combat possible surplus production in the industry. The delegates also expressed their con- . cam in an additional resolution The Massachusetts Department products, carnations apples, green- that Farm Bureau work toward of Agriculture had a fine display of house tomatoes, shade tobacco and bringing the farm production into products at the 100th Anniversary maple sugar, candy and syrup. more favorable supply and demand of the National Grange in Syracuse, \ map of the state was featured without the use of subsidies; these New York. The revolving exhibit ^^^ ^as made with over 900 fresh two resolutions working together featured cranberries, cranberry carnations. 11 Ik ^ [jD i T^WP NEW JERSEY The past month was the coldest November in 39 years at the weather station of the Cranberry-Bkieberry Lab at New Lisbon. The mean daily maximum was 51.0, the mean daily minimum was 30.2 and the daily mean temperature was 40.6 degrees, which is 5.6 degrees below normal. Temperatures were below freezing on nineteen nights with minimums on cranberry bogs going below 20 degrees on fifteen nights. An unusu- ally low reading for November, 1 1 degrees, was recorded on tluee nights; the 6th, 8th and 9th. On the upland, in the weather shelter, the minimum for the month was 17 degrees. The heaviest snow ever to occur here in November was recorded on OREGON On the October cover of Cran- berries we featured the Bandon, Oregon Cranberry Festival. The story was well received in Oregon, for the front page of the Bandon newspaper. Western World, carried a large picture of Cranberries mag- azine. Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office — 362, Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. the last day of the month, when seven inches fell. In this region snows in November are infrequent and usually very light. It has snowed a total of only 15 times in twelve of the past 39 years. The previous record snow for this month was six inches on November 27, 1938. For the third successive month there has been a large deficiency of rainfall. In november there were twelve rainy days but most were mere sprinkles and the total precipi- tation was only 1.96 inches, about I'/i inches below normal. Ironically, although excessive rains caused much serious damage to the blueberry crop this year, it may go into the records as a normal or even drier- than-normal year. The total rainfall for the first eleven months now stands at 41.05 inches which leaves us with a requirement of only 2.09 inches in December to equal the average annual rainfall. If December follows the trend of the last three months, less than two inches of Warren R. Arnold, Manager precipitation will occur and 1967 will go into the record as deficient in rainfall. As a result of the unusually cold weather in November the cranberry vines reddened much earlier than normal. This is not considered harm- ful to next year's crop. The New Jersey Crop Reporting Service has issued a report whicl gave the State's cranberry crop a: 163,000 barrels. This is the larges cranberry crop produced in Ne\^ Jersey since 1937. From the stand point of yield per acre it ties th( all-time high of fifty-one barrels pei acre set in 1965. Acreage was esti mated as 3,200 in 1967 and 3,00( in 1965. Continued on Page 20 ^#«s> CRANBERRY GROWERS NOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redvnood Flume Lumber 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. COODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 12 "This one's really cool- use it uith sour creamn -Po*- dips or sWelloc for decorations !" 12 FROST FORECASTING as related to Bandon, Ore. Continued from Page 7 these air movement methods would equal the sprinkling method. If a water source failed in this cranberry growing community, then artificial wind movement might be a good thing to try. Sprinkling provides a heat source for plants, and if an ice coating forms, it is an insulator against further cooling. Sprinkling has also proven useful in strawberry crops and has shown promise in orchard crops. If the Weather Bureau can provide you with a useful warning of dangerous temperature, it looks as thougii you have an adequate protection method. We feel that we had somewhat greater success in forecasting in the 1966 season than we had in previous seasons. This is due, of course, to the sum of experience over several years plus the fact that we did have a statistical formula to aid us. Also, we asked Mr. Bates to give us a more detailed cloud observation, and this has been helpful. We want to continue to study this problem, and we hope that our accuracy can be improved. More observational data from other sections of the cranberry growing area would be useful. During" the month of AprU last season, we had a communication problem and station KWRO was unable to receive the forecasts. Finally the telephone company cleared that up. We will watch carefully this season and attempt to avoid such a mishap. When the frost forecasting pro- gram begins this spring, if there are problems about it that bother you people, or if you have suggestions for change that we might be able to include, you should make this known to your county agent, Mr. Keir, who will contact us. For the Weather Bureau, I want to acknowledge that without the help of several persons, we could not very well carry on our efforts of this detailed temperature fore- casting. Mr. Ray Bates has faithfully each day, seven days per week, through tlie past five growing sea- sons, made an observation and has called it to our office. We thank him for this important work. Mr. Leonard Epling and his staff at Station KWRO in Coquille have performed a real service for us by making the information quickly available to the growers after we released the forecast. Mr. Harry Kirk of KCBY-TV and his broadcast staff at Coos Bay have also per- formed this valuable service for the Weather Bureau and to this cran- berry producing community b> timely broadcasts of the forecast Your County Agents, Mr. Free Hagelstein and David Keir have kept us informed. Robert Black, whom I hope yoi have been able to meet, is from th( Weather Bureau's Agricultural Ad visory Office in Meteorology at th( Oregon State University. That offic< has assisted Mr. Bates and mad( suggestions to us in forecasting. Gentlemen: If you have ques tions, I'd be glad to try to discus them with you, and I am sure Mr Black would also welcome ques tions. It has been pleasant to visi with you this evening, and we hopi that you have a most successfu season. 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As they say, this is the year of dimouts and blackouts are the order along the coast rather than brilliant Christmas pageants. But our hope and convic- tion may be added to that of the Atwood's "that the hghts of Peace- dale will again shine out their mes- sage to the world." yt ders for fresh fruit, are placing cran- berries in the category of foods essential to those most active in the prosecution of the war. The government has just given permission to manufacturers to pro- ceed withthte production of Cryo- lite for the agricultural field for 1943, relieving the fears of the insecticide situation next season, as Derris and Pyrethrum have been frozen. Cranberry Canners, Inc. this year estimates its pack will be 300,000 barrels and of this, 539f will be used by government agencies. These or- Roty's Propane Gas, Inc. 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Highland, New York Tryac Truck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. WoUville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Tuckahoe Farms, Inc. Slocum, Rhode Island WISCONSIN David Slinger Randolph, Wisconsin Kinnamon Saw 4 Mower Supply Baraboo, Wisconsin Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin Co Issue of January 1968 / Volume 32 - No. 9 CRAl^BERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE - Our 31st Year of Publication - editor BERNARD A. MARVIN publisher I. STANLEY COBB Established 1936 by Cla. ce J. Hall at Wate-nam, Mass. More on Youth Labor Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz has taken three steps to protect young people against hazardous employment and to increase job opportunities for them. The actions were: He is identifying those occupations which are particularly hazardous to youths working in the field of agriculture. This became effective January 1, 1968. He has made certain modifications on the Hazardous Occupations Orders 2 and 7 con- cerning helpers on motor vehicles, motor vehicle drivers and elevator operators. These changes are effective immediately. He has revised Child Labor Regulation No. 3 to allow 14 and 15 year olds to work until 9 P.M. between next June and Labor Day. The previous limit was 7 P.M. In addition, youths between the ages of 14 and 16 will be allowed to participate in work training programs during school hours under certain conditions outlined in the Economic Opportunity Act. Mr. Wirtz said these changes were made as a part of the continuous reviews to insure the orders reflect the changes in conditions and legislations. Cover Photo Interrupted from their work to pose for posterity, * these five workers were part of a crew that dug the ditches for most of the very early Washington cranberry bogs. This photo, taken in 1912 is part of a group of old photos showing the early days of cranberry growing in Washington. advisors - correspondents Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey CRANBERRIES is published once a month by Comor PubUshers at R-55 Summer Street (P.O. Box J), Kingston, Massachusetts. Second Class postage paid at Plymouth, Mas- sachusetts Post Office. Price is 50^^ per copy, S4.00 a year in U.S., $5.00 in Canada: all other countries $6.00 a year. Foreign remit- tances must equal L'.S. funds. Copyright 1968 by Comor Publishers publlccbtlon '/^^n? ^vaslxingt A measure of berries as tlier appeared on a post earJ in 1913. The first cranberry bog in Wash- ington was planted by Robert Chabot in 1883, and also by him in the North Beach area in 1894. Many of these early bogs went out of production because growers couldn't find the answers to the problems. Years later, in 1925 the Cranberry-Blueberry Experiment Station, now known as the Coastal Experiment Station, was begun at Long Beach, In the Grayland area, the first bog was begun by Ed Bunn in 1912. He sold six cranberry tracts to Finnish settlers and their bogs were started in 1913 and 1914. This was perhaps the first of the Finnish settlement in the Grayland area, and many of these people are still growing cranberries there. Featured are several photographs taken during these early years of the industry. They were sent to us through the generosity of the Coastal Washington Experiment Sta- tion. ill il t'l'l'l'l'l't'1'1'1'1'1' IlIl.I.I.t.I.l.l.l.t.l.l.l.....t...^.. l'l'l't'l'l'M«l'l»i *<,^ IfHf •MtHlM«MlHIlHl, IffSl Baled cranberry' vines as they arrived from Massachusetts Taken in 1913 and originally used as a post card. ^K ;;^c^cscx^csc.> mSmm iga!Sg!ga!gagaga>j;^sgaga>j5gag&^9^gjais>^g^g^^ mmmmm mm '•f4 m -«? 'fl '^9^ '^^%,..R^ * Wlfc..^ '* '#553rpaf*.;i'ir-^'*^w- -^is m wssasBsm Taken in 1900, this shows the first bog in Washington established by Chabot at Long Beach. - '° In the most fashionable of attire, Mr. D. ./. Cnnvley observes a worker on the main bog at the Experiment Station. Taken in 1928. — I I **• New Agway Cash Supplement Hospital Plan pays like a salary when you need it most. ^105 per week (*15 per day) to any Agway farmer-member or wife while in the hospital. 26-week protection costs only ^30 a year per person. No medical examination by enrolling now. 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Fill out the coupon below, and get complete details on the protection you need to safe- guard your savings and your farm. Why not fill out the coupon right now? This literature is merely intended to give you a brief de- scription of the Agway Cash Supplement Plan. A complete description of the benefits and all provisions of the program are subject to the group policy issued to the Agway Inc. Group Trust. MORE INFORMATION COUPON Agway Inc., Dept. #M1, P.O. Box 1333 Syracuse, N. Y. 13201 n Send me a free brochure, "Sick Pay for Farmers." G Send me a free brochure telling about Agway's basic Members Insurance Program. Name Address City County State Zip DIE-BACK OF CRANBERRY IN WISCONSIN A serious die-back of cranberry vines was reported from several cranberry marshes in northern Wis- consin in the summer of 1966 (^Cranberries, Sept, 1966, p. 24). A survey showed that the disease was widespread in the north and was present to a lesser extent in central districts, though the total damage in many marshes was only slight. Both fruiting uprights and runners died from the tip down, with damage particularly severe where vine growth was rank, Searles ^ variety appeared to be more sus- ceptible than other varieties. Occa- sionally both diseased and healthy uprights occurred on the same hori- zontal runner, with the healthy upright sometimes distal to the diseased one. Roots of diseased vines appeared to be healthy, so a theory of root damage is donsidered inadequate as an explanation of the disease. Unusually hot weather in northern Wisconsin {Cranberries, Aug. 1966, p. 24) prior to serious outbreak of vine die-back, seems to have been an important factor in the onset of the disease. Samples of vines were collected in September from five marshes and isolations made from stems of both dying and apparently healthy vines tliat had been first surface sterilized in 0.6% sodium hypochlorite. Other samples were collected in the same month from four apparently disease- free beds and isolations similarly made from them. The fungi most often isolated and the frequency with which they were found are indicated in Table 1 . Of the sbc fungi \vs,\.Q6.,Altemaria, Cladosporium and Epicoccum are considered to be only saprophytes by R. J. FRIEND and D. M. BOONE, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin in cranberry, i. e., living on'dead or dying tissues. Altemaria and Epi- coccum were both recovered from a majority of stems regardless of whether they were diseased or healthy. Cladosporium was not re- covered often enough to implicate it in the disease. This evidence indicates that the disease cannot reasonably be attributed to any of these three fungi. They were most probably growing only in the dead tissues on the surface of the stems. The finding that Godronia, the cause of end rot of cranberries, was recovered from fewer diseased than healthy stems indicates that it was not the cause of die-back. The remaining two fungi listed, Diaporthe, the cause of "viscid rot" of cranberries, and Fusarium, were both recovered more frequently from diseased than healthy stems. This partial correlation with disease in- cidence indicates that these fungi possibly may have been responsible for the disease. Diaporthe had the better correlation with die-back and therefore is implicated more strongly than Fusarium. Whenever a fungal disease is pres- ent in a cranberry bed, it can be expected that some vines would be infected but not yet show any symptoms. Diaporthe was isolated from 13% of the apparently healthy stems from beds with die-back but from only 2.5% of the upriglits from beds apparently free from the disease. The corresponding percent- ages for Fusarium were 27% and 13%. The possibility is recognized that the high frequency with which these two fungi were recovered from dying stems may be a result of the disease and not the cause, i. e., the fungi may have invaded stems pref- erentially after they had been killed. The presence of Fusarium is more likely to be explained in this way because it can grow more rapidly than Diaporthe and most of the other fungi commonly encountered in this study. Diaporthe and Fusarium can cause in other plants damage some- what similar to die-back in cran- berry. Several species of Fusarium are able to invade living plants, especially if the tissue concerned is damaged or senescent. Several species of Diaporthe are known to cause fruit rot or die-back in other plants. Usually, before Diaporthe can cause such die-back, the plants need to be in a weakened condition. If either Diaporthe or Fusarium did cause die-back, why was it not recovered in every diseased stem? Diaporthe grows less vigorously than some other fungi isolated, therefore it is likely to be overgrown when present in isolation plates, and con- sequently escape detection. This fungus may have been present but escaped detection in those diseased stems from which it was not re- covered. Fusarium was likely to be recovered whenever it was present because it is able to grow very rapidly. Diaporthe has been associated previously with die-back of cran- berry. In the summer of 1965 die- back of vines was seen to a minor extent in two marshes in central Wisconsin and Diaporthe was often found to be present in diseased but not in healthy stems. From work vines. Fortunately, in most years season may have contributed to done in the 1950's, H. F. Bain die-back causes only minor damage, disease development by weakening jJ reported (personal communication) finding this fungus rather consis- tently associated with die-back in cranberry. the vines and favoring invasion of||( In summary, there is evidence the stems by the fungus, indicating that the die-back of cran- berry in Wisconsin during the 1966 As yet no treatment has been season was caused by the fungus worked out to prevent die-back of Diaporthe. Hot weather early in the TABLE 1 -Fungi isolated from healthy and diseased cranberry stems in Wisconsin in September 1966 * Number of stems from which the fungus was recovered ** Percentage of stems from which the fungus was recovered NOTE: Research supported in part by funds provided by the cranberry growers of Wisconsin. Source Number Fungus Isolated of of Sample Stems Plated Alternaria Cladosporium Diaporthe (Phomopsis) Epic oc cum Fusarium Godronia Marsh 1 Healthy 10 10* — — 5 1 2 Diseased 7 7 — 6 7 — Marsh 2 Healthy 5 5 1 — 4 2 — Diseased 5 5 1 4 2 3 — Marsh 3 Healthy 5 5 — — 4 3 — Diseased 4 4 1 1 2 3 — Marsh 4 Healthy 5 4 1 2 4 — — Diseased 4 3 — 3 — — 1 Marsh 5 Healthy 5 5 2 2 1 1 3 Diseased 5 4 1 2 5 3 — Total {%) Healthy 30 97** 13 13 60 27 17 Diseased 25 92 12 64 64 44 4 Healthy Stems (%) from four 80 85 6 2.5 69 13 23 disease- free beds 10 fjD ^ NEW JERSEY ■x-x-: The month of December was rather mild and wet. Temperature averaged 37.7 degrees, which is 2.5 degrees warmer than normal. Pre- cipitation occurred on 1 1 days, totaling 5.54 inches above normal. Snow fell on two days and totaled 6 inches. The year 1967 goes into the record as unusually cold and rainy. The annual precipitation was 46.59 inches, about V-h inches above normal. Much of the rain was con- centrated during the growing season causing serious damage to the blue- berry crop of the state. In July and August there were a total of 31 rainy days and 16,15 inches of rain. This did not cause harm to the cranberry crop. There was a higher than normal incidence of rotten berries and excessive vine growth did hamper the coloring of berries. However, this was counterbalanced by the larger size of berries. At the year's end water in the reservoirs throughout the cranberry area was in adequate supply. 1 Varm Credit Service i Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 The average annual temperature for 1967 was 52.0 degrees, about 2.4 degrees colder than normal. Only the first and last month of the year were above normal in tempera- ture, the remaining ten were all below normal. May and November were particularly cold; record low mean temperatures were established for these months (53.4 degrees or 8.2 degrees below normal for May, and 40.6 or 5.6 degrees below normal for Novemb-.). The main cranberry harvest months of Sep- tember and October were cold and dry and although frost calls were frequent a good water supply pre- vented serious damage. The most recent estimate of the New Jersey cranberry crop in 1967 by the Crop Reporting Service gives the figure of 163,000 barrels. This is the highest production in this state since 1937 when it was 166,- 000 barrels. Acreage in 1937 was 12,000; it is only 3,200 now. WASHINCTON A very Happy New Year to all! The harvest finished up in the Long Beach area with a total of 42,629 barrels put througli the Long Beach Ocean Spray cleaning plant. This is their largest total and due mainly to the large crop from Cran- guyma Farms this year. A report came from Bell Farms, Ltd., Rich- mond, B. C, "Bell Farms report a record 232 barrels per acre on a 31 acre section with some 2 acre fields going as high as 284 barrels per acre. Favorable weather conditions throughout the year, little or no frost during the critical spring and fall periods, good fertilizer manage- ment and good timing of pest control Continued on Next Page Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages \ Office — 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager !; CRANBERRY GROWERS NOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x6 2x8 2xit 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- ^x^ 4x5 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 11 Mass. Station Field Notes Continued from Page 3 snowfall was 11.5 inches on March 15 and 16. The largest precipitation total for any storm was 5.26 inches from May 24 to 26 and we have to go back 26 years to June 1941 to find a larger total. We recorded 3.79 inches in a twenty-four hour period during this storm. There were a total of 5 storms during 1967 when over 2 inches of precipitation was recorded. Gub Meetings Schedule on Page One sprays, all have contributed to this extraordinary production." December brought a good supply of moisture once again with a total of 15.31". This brings the total for the year to 95.78", the highest recorded here since 1960, with the 1961 total 92.02". It was also the dryest total for the months of June, July and August in the seven years. The weather has been rather mild, and then cold spells with a flurry of snow. The high for the month was 53 degrees on the 8th, 9th and 10th, with a mean high of 46.93 degrees. The low came on the 13th with 20 degrees and a bog low of 18 degrees that day. The mean low was 36.87 degrees. The Fall issues of several maga- zines have been sent to us with special articles on cranberries. Tracks Ahead, pubHshed by the Union Pacific Railroad has an article writ- ten about the industry in Washington and Oregon, with pictures taken this year at harvest time at Cran- guyma Farms. Chemicals, Pittsburgh Plate and Glass Chemical Division publication has a very colorful article and also the Food Marketing in New England, and Wisconsin Tales and Trails. These certainly make a colorful display of the harvesting of the cranberry in the several areas of the United States. As a reminder to the people on the Coastal Washington Unit mailing Continued on Page 24 12 w^>m I SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 18 56 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Scanding or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mait. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? 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In a ruling expected to have significant bearing on future organi- zation setup of all agricultural co- ops, the higli court decided that Sunkist Growers, Los Angeles, was n6t entitled to antitrust exemption because 15 per cent of its members are not grower cooperatives but private, profit-making corporations operating packing houses. These "agency associations" are not organ- ized under the Capper-Volstead Act, which exempts co-ops. Case-SwayneCo., an orange juice manufacturer, brouglit the case to the higli court, charging Sunkist with conspiracy co refrain trade in product citrus fruit. The Ninth Circuit Court of Ap- peals ruled that a primafacie case of monopoly never existed on the part of Sunkist, but that it had antitrust immunity because of its co-operative status. The Supreme Court ruling re- versed the Appeals Court, and remanded the case for further pro- ceedings. Section 1 of the Capper-Volstead Act specifically exempts from anti- trust law collective activity in proc- essing and marketing by "persons engaged in the production of agri- cultural products." Sunkist had argued that the legis- lative intent of Congress in that legislation was to allow any kind of organization in which benefits of collective marketing inured to the grower. But the court ruled that Sunkist's argument "misconceives the require- ments of the act and runs counter to the relevent legislative history." The act states that the collective activity privileged under it is limited "in quite specific terms to producers of agricultural products," the higli court said. "We think that Congress did not intend to allow an organization with such non-producer interests to avail itself of the Capper-Volstead exemption." Sunkist argued that the agency packing houses, by charging cost plus a fixed fee fori its services, did not participate directly in profits or losses coming from Sunkist sys- tem's collective marketing of fruit. However, the high court ruled that the agency associations "parti- cipate in the control and policy making of Sunkist." Four justices agreed with the result of the decision, but questioned its effects, which could expose Sun- kist to antitrust liabilities far beyond this one particular suit. They filed separate opinions. Justice John Harlan concurred in part and dissented in part, saying he would not hold Sunkist liable for past acts merely because the agency associations participated in the organization through member- ship. However, Justice Harlan also in- dicated that in the future co-ops may not qualify for the exemption if they have non-producer members. Justice Byron White and Potter Stewart indicated that Sunkist's im- munity was only partially lost as a result of the agency association members. The two justices said Case- Swayne should not recover for in- juries to its business caused by intercooperative or intergrower transactions of Sunkist which are still exempt. Damages should be liable only from transactions be- tween exempt and non-exempt ele- ments of Sunkist, the two justices indicated. Justice William Douglas said he doubted the opinion of the court since "the extent of participation by non-grower elements" in the agreements had "hardly been ex- plored" by the high court. In another decision last week, tiie Supreme Court ruled that com- panies must give preference in after- strike hiring to employees who were on strike before taking on new ones with the same qualifications. Thus the court upheld a ruling of the National Labor Relations Board that Fleetwood Trailer Co. was guilty of an unfair labor prac- tice. Cranberries . the year-'round berries with the bounce! 14 ^d® OflOflflaaOQOflOOPOQOOOQQQQOQOOQQQQQQQOQQQOOOQQO 0 0 0 0 0 Q 0 ©,sim©>i?^ With no new farm machinery available, without rationing, the pro- gram for this winter and next spring for the growers should be to get what equipment he has in the best possible shape for next year. Second hand farm machinery may, at least at present, still be bought if it can be obtained, even though a dealer must not keep a used piece of machinery in stock more than 60 days without either repairing it for use or scrapping it for junk. The cranberry crop is now esti- mated to have totaled 787,200 bbls. and is the second largest on record, in a release from the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture on December 28. That checks with the American Cranberry Exchange figure practically exactly, so it seems a fact that the growers have in the war year of 1942 produced a bumper crop. Produc- tion in all five states was above last year. 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AN INVESTOR-OWNED, TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniently located for Cranberry Men Funds always avaDable for sound loans Complete Banking Service EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. •5 ^^ • Cranberries. the y^ar-'round berries with the bounce! The CHARLES W. HARRIS; Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers mOHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Alova Scotia D. of A. ^resents Recommendations Dn Cranberry Growing Mr. Robert A, Murray, Small Fruits Specialist of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Mar- keting and Mr. Murray D. Porter, Cranberry Grower with Annapolis Valley Cranberries Limited, have recently completed a report on their tour of cranberry operations in Wisconsin and Quebec. They feel that improvement of the in- dustry in Nova Scotia should be based on the cultural and water harvesting methods used in Wiscon- sin and Quebec. If cranberry growing is continued in Nova Scotia, there must be a continuing search to follow the best methods employed anywhere on the continent. They report that growers in Wisconsin felt that they would rather start "rom an undeveloped bog rather than try to revitalize an old bog slanted to poor varieties. In devel- oping a new bog they would plant the best varieties available. They also felt that much of the progress in Wisconsin was due to the hiring of "knowledgeable consultants" whose advice is respected. Funds for this project were ob- tained from ARDA Project 22033 entitled Cranberry Feasibility Study in Western Nova Scotia. MASS. CRANBERRY CLUB MEETINGS The remaining dates for the 1968 Cranberry Club meetings are as follows: Barnstable County: Barnstable - March 21, 7:30 P.M. Plymouth County: Kingston - March 19, 7:30 P.M. Rochester -March 20, 2:00 P.M. GELSTHORPE SPEAKS TO WISCONSIN CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION The executive vice president and general manager of Ocean Spray, Inc., presented what he termed a program to keep the cranberry in- dustry financially healthy in a talk to some 200 members of the Wis- consin Cranberry Growers Associa- tion Thursday, January 18. Speaking at the annual conven- tion of the group in the South Wood County YMCA, Ed Gels- thorpe described present efforts being made to develop new markets for cranberries, and strongly en- dorsed a proposed amendment to the cranberry marketing order which would set up production allotments in six years. Gerald Brockman, Rt. 1, Vesper, was elected president of the associa- tion, succeeding Stuart Pedersen of Warrens. Succeeding Brockman as vice president is Charles Goldsworthy of Eagle River. Prof. G. C. Klingbeil, extension horticulturist for the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, was re-elected secretary and educational director. Paul Jonjak of Hayward was named treasurer, succeeding Richard Indemuehle of Manitowish Waters. Re-elected directors were Robert Gottschalk of Wisconsin Rapids, Fred Barber of Warrens and Fred Bartling of Manitowish Waters. Under the proposed amendment to the marketing order, production on all acres in commercial produc- tion as of next Aug. 1 will be checked for six years. The average of the two highest years would then be the grower's allotment. The total production each year, starting in 1974, would then be divided into the allotment, and each grower would be told how much he could market that year. A hearing on the proposal was held Feb. 9 in the Courthouse in Wisconsin Rapids. Other hearings are planned in major American cranberry growing areas. Growers will vote in May on the regular marketing order and in June on the proposed amendment. Gelsthorpe warned growers of impending competition with Can- ada, which he said will soon be pro- ducing 70,000 barrels of cranberries a year. That nation, he said, will be able to consume only 25,000 barrels and the rest will be aimed at the American market. If United States growers accept the allotment proposal, Gelsthorpe said, Canadian growers will be asked to cooperate voluntarily. If the amendment is approved, it can be enforced in the United States by the secretary of agriculture, he said. Tony Jonjak of Hayward of- fered a resolution calling on the cranberry marketing order com- mittee to use the Soil Conservation Service in determining each grower's acreage next August. After the lan- guage was modified to call for the use of an appropriate goverrmient agency, the resolution was approved. Continued on Page 24 A Congressional bill which would allow special tax credits for busi- nesses which establishes new opera- tions in rural and small towns areas has the support of a majority of the nation's independent businessmen, the National Federation of Inde- pendent Business says. CHOICE OF IRRIGATION W. R. AMES CO. Dept.CR-l 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. $10,500 GIVEN FOR CRANBERRY RESEARCH WORK IN WISCONSIN The University of Wisconsin and Weather Bureau of the U. S. Commerce Department will receive grants together totaling $10,500 for cranberry research and frost warning services, state agriculture secretary D.N. McDowell announced recently. The funds are raised through a state cranberry marketing order supported by check-offs from all cranberries sold by state growers. McDowell, who allocates the funds upon recommendation of an industry advisory committee, says UW researchers will receive $8,000 for studies in horticulture, path- ology and entomology. The weather bureau's frost warning service will get $2,500. Growers approved the state mar- keting order in July, 1965, and will vote on the measure again this, year, as statutes require a refer- endum on the assessments every three years. The order has raised $18,150 over the past two years, and the estimated revenue for 1967 should top $9,000, according to McDowell. GOLDSWORTHY RECEIVES MEDAL About one year ago, the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, along with the other eleven Federal Land Banks, embarked on their 50th Ann- iversary Observance. On AprU 3, 1967, over 90 U.S. Congressmen participated in a "Spe- cial Orders," in which they paid tribute to the Federal Land Bank System, and "America's Farmers: Providers of Plenty." Many other special events have taken place across the country to carry out the Anniversary theme. One of the most meaningful facts of the program is the awarding of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medals to individuals and organ- izations having made outstanding contributions to American agricul- ture. The Commemorative Medals were 1. Authorized by the 89th Congress 2. Approved by the President of the United States 3. Struck by a U.S. Mint in a limited quantity. The first of these medals wa awarded to President Johnson at th" White House. Former President Ei senhower received one at a later date Recently at the Wisconsin Stat Cranberry Growers meeting, a com memorative medal was presented t« Mr.VernonGoldsworthy for "havin; been in the development, productioi and marketing of the cranberr industry since 1933 with a desire t< share his knowledge and experience with others well known in the agri cultural world. • LOGGING SUPPLIES • BRUSH SAWS • CHAIN SAWS • SAW CHAIN Halifax Power Mower Service Wood St. Halifax, Mass. 293-6416 J ALTON B. SNELL R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. DARLINGTON PICKERS FOR SALE Three machines in good condition, bi use this season. $500.00 each. CLINT MACAULEY Box 9 New Gretna, N. J. 08224 Serving Agriculture Helicopter Applicafion Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 295-1553 Mass. Cranberry Station II Field Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Dr. Robert Devlin attended the Technical Committee Meeting of INE-55 and the Northeastern Weed ontrol Conference from January 1 through 6. Both meetings were leld in New York City. Dr. Devlin was Secretary of the NE-55 com- mittee and has now been elected [i^hairman of this group. This is northeastern regional project on iquatic weeds. Bob also presented paper at the Weed Conference. The title was "Effect of Dichlobenil ion Anthocyanin Development in Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Var. Early lack)." This paper describes the jffect of casoron on the color ievelopment of Early Blacks in the laid and storage. Prof. Stan Norton attended the ixecutive Committee Meeting of »JE^4 in New York City from anuary 7 to 9. This is a regional )roject on mechanical harvesting of Tuits and vegetables and Stan is chairman of the group. Dr. Wes MUler, Prof. Bill Tom- inson and Dr. Robert Norgren have I paper published in the September 1967 issue of the Pesticides Mon- toring Journal. The title is "Per- sistence and Movement of Parathion n Irrigation Waters." This paper ieals with movement of parathion rom a treated cranberry bog to issociated water systems and the ength of time necessary for the Desticide to break down to non oxic levels. Weather January averaged over 4 degrees day below normal and for the first two weeks was about 12 de- grees a day below normal. The warmest temperature was 47 degrees on the 19th and the coldest, -10 degrees on the 12th. Cold periods were from the 1st through 13th and 16th-17th, warm periods were few and far between and came on the 14th and the 19th-21st. On the 8th the maximum temperature could only get up to 6 degrees and we thought this might be a record but we found that on February 10, 1934 the temperature only made it to 2 degrees and on February 16, 1943 only up to 1 degree. The record low for January was -24 degrees in 1942. Precipitation totalled 3,15 inches or nearly VA inches below average. Major precipitation occurred on the 7th, 15th and 26th. Snowfall was 10.2 inches or a little above normal. The largest snowstorm was 5 inches on the 7th. Charts The cranberry pesticide charts have been revised and are being printed. The Cranberry Station will mail the new charts to the growers in March. The assistance and ob- servations of the growers who helped with the chart revision are always greatly appreciated. Plans do not call for a revision of the fertilizer chart, so growers should not discard their copy. There is a supply of these charts still available at the Station. Anyone who needs one should send the Station a request. Dr. Chandler's fertilizer bulletin is also available. 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE WILLIAM B. PLUMER EDWARD H. LEARNARD HORACE H. SOULE CHARLES M. CUTLER VINCENT M. WILSON JOHN B. CECILL, JR. ROBERT C. BIELASKI NORMAN STOLZ WILLIAM R. PLUMER Serving the People of New England Since 1859 John Bean shur-rane solid set bog systems are designed for cranberry growers. They require minimum gallonage. IH" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing— have quick coupling action— wide, flat foot- pads to keep sprinklers upright. Also available; conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing sys- tems—now with the valve that has broken the yield barrier . . . the new V-2 Sequa-Matic! For the best crop protection— for frost control, temperature control and moisture control— buy SHUR-RANE by John Bean. Qive them ^Hiree-way "^rdtectioii hfc^' , e: ^^ ^^ ~\~ ^K ^fe> h: C"^ i\ FROST CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL AA SEE YOUR ( ) AUTHORIZED \y SHUR-RANE DISTRIBUTOR FOR MOISTURE CONTROL FURTHER INFORMATION AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN mm.. DIVISION Lansing, Mich. - Orlando, Fla. - San Jose, Calif. SEE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED >*g US. Po> Off. DISTRIBUTOR MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey A Heightstown, N.J. NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck A Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Tuckahoe Farms, Inc. Slocum, Rhode Island WISCONSIN Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin Issue of February 1968 / Volume 32 - No. 10 Amendment All readers are urged to study the proposed amendments to the Marketing Agreement and Order which we have reprinted in full on page 10. In that the proposal will affect all growers and handlers alike, it is of the utmost importance that everyone know and fully understand the contents. Public hearings are now being held for the purpose of a full and complete detailed discussion on the order. Local and regional clubs are engaging in frank and informative question and answer periods so that there can be no doubt as to the meaning of the phrases Base Quantity, Annual Allotment, EstabHshed Acre- age and Fiscal Period." The Marketing Committee has proposed this amend- ment after long and thoughtful research on the past patterns of production and trends*of the consumer market. With these facts, they have made forecasts of the future markets. Their projected figures are cause for concern. Although the potential market and production iiicreases, it may be noted that production will in the near future, far surpass the market demand. When this happens, it has been said that the set-aside provision as presently written, will not be sufficient to keep the price up and a very low dollar barrel is certain. This program has been initiated for the industry, by the industry. It is in no way a government fiat. The United States Dept. of Agriculture will be the agency to insure the legality of the order, for a fair and equitable operation for all. The enforcement is charged to the Marketing Committee. Read, study and ask questions. When the time comes for the referendum, you are urged to vote. In this manner, the proposal will either be accepted or rejected in a truly fair and democratic atmosphere, with a clear understanding of what was offered on the ballot. The proposal, should it be accepted, will then be placed directly into the responsible hands of the grower. It's up to you. This Month's Cover This month's cover was drawn by artist Barbara St, Onge of Kingston, Mass. She made the drawing while observing skaters of all sizes enjoying themselves on a frozen cranberry bog. The scene is typical of cranberry areas and we have entitled it "Saturday Afternoon." CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE - Our J 1st Year of Publication - publisher I. STANLEY COBB editor BERNARD A. MARVIN Office: R-55 Summer Street, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360, Post Office Box J. Telephone (617) 585-3604 All correspondence and advertising should be sent to Box J, Kingston. advisors - correspondents Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey CRANBERRIES is published once a month by Conior Pubhshcrs at R-55 Summer Street (P.O. Box J), Kingston, Massachusetts. Second Class postage paid at Plymouth, Mas- sachusetts Post Office. Price is 50(^ per copy, S4.00 a year in U.S., $5.00 in Canada; all other countries $6,00 a year, foreign remit- tances must equal U.S. funds. 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Name Address City County State Zip i i'^bitA<^t1^^.UD^.S B TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: Robert C. Zimmerman if. -, Secretary of State of the State of Wisconsin and Keeper of the Great Seal thereof, do hereby certify that the annexed Zero?. copy of Articles of IncorDoi-st ion of Ihe Wisconsin State Orsnberry Grower's Assooiation Filftd Wovember liith, 1688 has been compared by me wHh the record on file in this Department and that the same is a true copy thereof, and of the whole of such record; that I am the legal custodian of such record, and that this certification is in due form. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State at the Capitol, m the City of Madison, this -Jiih day of — Aii^JS t^ A.p. 197^7 ROaZalr C. ZZMWERMAN. Sncretaty of Stat* lV>v^ Vjw v_o tL^ ^ V\ "^ S^ VI c V o3la. *-Vvx It would seem that the drafters of the original Articles of Organ- ization for the Wisconsin State Cran- berry Growers Association were well tuned to the problems of the future. The paper, drawn up 80 years ago, clearly outlined many of the conditions and concern for the in- dustry, thoughts on the protection of the consumer and general wel- fare for the grower. Since that time everyone in the industry has worked hard to efficiently regulate, honestly promote and scientifically increase production. Cranberry cultivation has come a long way since 1888, so far in fact, that the time for another review of the past and a look into the future is the order of the day. The order, of course, is in the form of an amend- ment to the present Marketing Order, where men "by obtaining statistics and information" are at- tempting to set forth a program for the protection of our future. And so in 1968, the cranberry industry continues to search out potential problems and once again try to solve them from within. ,'/,.' Slillr nf llV.vr/, fht hrrfhif tint!,-- V/I\i/--i I iV^i" ',, ,,.,;..,;.;.,<.■•.';./. „i:l,',l..,ii> 'I hn-il,, ,<,.irl„l,-H,n. .zZj:^. y^^M^ ^latO -i!^' j-S^Sit*/ ,' ^^ U4:tiiM<^Ji>^_ /■/jlit' y4*<^^ ^d^t^cf^ i^A^Ji^ ^.^,^ £>U^u<^ ^:^^^ ./rJ/^^uLc^'^ u„il cv"'"'""'' "■ill'in thr CiMiitij III' ,,.,v, V w, ,,.„ 7/ ^^^/^" ^-^^^.-/!/-^-.^ '- - ^i?'-/,' .^ii-rl hi titjuir -^^- <./'- -■-A^v .'CC^c-: CZ-A-i. Know All Men by these pres- ents, that the undersigned, adult residents of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby make, sign, and agree to the following: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLE FIRST.-The under- signed have associated, and do here- by associate themselves together, for the purpose of forming a corpora- tion under the Revised Statutes of the State of Wisconsin for the year A.D. 1878, and the acts amendatory thereto, the business and purposes of which corporation shall be to ad- vance the interests of all engaged In the cultivation of Cranberries in this state, by obtaining statistics and 8 information of the condition of the crop in this and other states, from time to time; by establishing and taking measures to insure the use of uniform packages for marketing the fruit, so as to secure the con- fidence of dealers and purchasers by this evidence of fair and honor- able dealing; to enlarge the area of the market for this fruit, through definite and direct action; and gen- erally, by all legitimate and honor- able means to advance the interests of the cranberry cultivator; the carrying on of a general mercantile business in connection with the foregoing, all of which said business is to be carried on within the State of Wisconsin, and especially within the county of Juneau in said State. AR TICLE SECOND. -The Name of said corporation shall be The Cranberry Grower's Association and its location shall be in the State of Wisconsin. ARTICLE THIRD. -The Capital Stock of said corporation shall be Nothing. ARTICLE FOURTH.-The gen- eral officers of said corporation shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, Stati- sticians Cor. Secretary and the Board of Directors shall consist of Pres., Vice Pres., Secretary and two other Members. ARTICLE FIFTH.- The princi- pal duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and to have a general supervision of the affairs of the corporation and such other duties as are usually implied in like offices in similar associations. The principal duties of the Vice president shall be to discharge the duties of the President in the event of the absence or disability, for any ' cause whatever, of the latter. I The principal duties of the Secre- Itary shall be to countersign all deeds, leases and conveyances exe- cuted by the corporation, affix the seal of the corporation thereto, and to such other papers as shall be re- quired or directed to be sealed, and to keep a record of the proceed- ings of the Board of Direcotrs, and to safely and systematically keep all books, papers, records and docu- RECEIVED lAl OFFICE Of SECfiETABY OF STATE. ments belonging to the corpora- tion, or in any wise pertaining to the business thereof. Also to act as Treasurer and perform duties such as are usually implied in like offices ./ ... ..' .//■ 6-. .■/ , . '■/, ,U /,' nrp-^Vf- H-r^i — T^U-ixl'i. L\. i^:c^-fclf . .1. I). S,sfJ^ MOM'..' i"- i'iU>c--Nt:i: L'F ^...L<• oi' \\ iscoii.sii). ■ I!, I I'. lift 'I, if C/*10£^i^-^—^!c--t.(%f.fy ,^ '/I --.^'^U,^ /<4^'^ A. II. IsPf^.lh, ;•:. ,,:.., ''-C, <2i^^/'/')X^l>L£cjZJXj /' / ' ^ •" ■ ■ I .l„ini'kiunriil,tlril,rpiis„niii!,,.- . .'It >■>' ri'J /ri»^»^»»»#^^>#>»^s».#s»#sr.»#s»^^sr>»s»^>»-' Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office — 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. 1 Warren R. Arnold, Manager <»»^^<^#>»*^»»»»^^»»»^»»»^»»»». '»*^ 16 The precipitation for the month was down from last month some what with only 13.39 inches, with 2.32 the greatest on the 13th. January 1967 recorded 24.52 inches. The temperature rose to a de- lightful 63° on the 23rd with a mean high of 48.2° F. The low for the month came on the 26th 22° F with a 20° reading on the bog. The mean low was 36.1° F. It ji lit m JERSEY The first thirteen days in January in the cranberry belt of New Jersey would have suited penguins and the Green Bay Packers. The tem- perature during this period rose above the freezing point for a very short time on only three days. Zero or below zero was recorded oi three mornings. The lowest tern perature recorded in the weathe shelter at the laboratory was i*"^ below zero on the 12th, but in nearby blueberry field in New Lis bon a reliable unsheltered ther mometer registered 17 below zero Light snows in late December an( early January kept a continuou snow cover on the ground through out the first two weeks of th( month. This made for hazardou driving and on cranberry bogs, wher ice thickness reached ten inches there was a rapid depletion o oxygen in the flood water. Oi January 12th the Cranberry an( Blueberry Lab issued an oxygei deficiency warning to cranbern growers and most of them immedi ately dropped the ice on thei bogs. ot ita die we we Continued on Next Page CRANBERRY GROWERS NOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber 2x^1 2x6 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- i|xi| 4x6 6x6 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN. MASS. 02717 u k pei mo am occ All oft Ass A heavy rain of 1.99 inches on [anuary 14th and 15th relieved the icy conditions and presaged a radical change in the weather. The latter half of the month was rela- tively quite mild with temperatures going into the fifties seven times, riiis spell of moderation brought the average temperature for the nonth up to 28.1 which was still 4.9 degrees colder than normal but only fifth in a ranking of the coldest Januaries. January 1940, ith an average temperature of 3.5, is the record. (It is interesting to note that the first fifteen days pf the past month averaged 20.7.) ;irhe coldest winter weather in the forty-year history of the New Lisbon station was February 1934 when the average temperature was only 18° F. It went down to zero or below on four nights in the weather shelter and ten times in bliieberry fields. The low recorded in the weather shelter was 17° below on February 9, 1934. It was well below 20 below zero in blue- berry fields on that night and went below 1 5 below zero on three other nights. Rainfall in January totaled only 2.66 inches, or about 0.58 less .than normal. Although snow cover persisted for about half of the month, only three light "dustings" amounting to a total of three inches occurred. Annual Meeting The 98th Annual Winter Meeting of the American Cranberry Growers' Association will be held at the Concord Motel on February 15th. Continued on Page 24 Freeholder Anthony Greski, Vice Chairman of the Burlington County (N.J.) SoU Conservation District (center), is shown presenting a Certifi- cate of Merit for soil and water conservation work to Mr. William S. Haines of Chatsworth, New Jersey, prominent cranberry and blueberry grower. Looking on at left is Soil Conservationist Mr. Fred Mahn. Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW BOGGED DOWN WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS? Call or Write SLASON ELECTRIC COMPANY Summer St. Norwell, Mass. Telephone 659-2207 SHARON BOX and LUMBER COMPANY, INC. SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1856 We Will Buy Your White Pine Logs Either Standing or Cut • Highest Prices Paid • Sawmill located at North Carver, Mast. Office Phones: Sharon. SU 4-2011 Carver UN 6-2234 17 Gigantic After- Inventory Vine Sale I STILL HAVE SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITIES OF CRANBERRY VINES FOR SPRING PLANTING THAT MUST BE SACRIFICED IN PREPARATION FOR THE PROBABLE FEDERAL CRANBERRY MARKETING ORDER These are some of the cleanest vines available Stevens variety (developed by U.S.D.A. .<:¥ at Beltsville) $1,000. a ton Ben Lear variety (very early maturity) — $750. a ton Searles variety (leading Wis. variety) $300. a ton • Out-of-state and Canadian orders subject to $20 nursery inspection fee per lot, • All prices F.O.B. Hayward marsh. • No orders accepted for less than 1 ton. • I reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone, especially other vine suppliers. • Terms 25% with order, balance before vines are removed from premises. Phone orders honored until deposit arrives (not over 1 week) References - Dunn & Bradstreet, Peoples National Bank, Hayward, or ask the many growers who bought vines from me in the past in Wis., Mass., British Columbia,and State of Washington Experiment Station TONY JONJAK, Hayward, Wis. (715) 634-2366 MASSACHUSETTS GROWERS SHOULD CHECK BOGS FOR GREEN SCUM Growers are reminded that Feb ruary and early March is a goot time to check bogs for the presenc( of green scum around shore ditches If present, it should be treated witl copper sulfate using the recom mendationson the 1967 weed charl MOULTON SOLID SET IRRIGATION SYSTEM Irriga tion .... Frost. . . . Cooling Con trols Complete Systems Available or Tailored to your Needs. This type of irrigation system is becoming very popular. It is highly recommended for use in the production of cranberries. In addition to the irrigation advantages it offers frost pro- tection and crop cooling. The addition of automatic controls (available from Moulton) will assure protection for your crops even while you are sleeping. Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS -pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 Cranberries Advertising Pays Big Dividends 18 F THE FAIRY CRANBERRY B. M. Zuckerman, K. J. Rochefort and G. B. Rounsvillel Summary Fairy ring has hitherto been an exceedingly difficult disease to con- trol. Based on the experiments re- ported herein, the following treat- ment is recommended: For control of fairy ring disease in cranberries, 'apply ferbam as a drench at the rate 3f 6.84 lbs. (actual)/ 100 gallons of ^vater, one gallon per square foot. Treat up to 3 feet outside and 2 feet within the ring. Apply in the fall immediately after harvest. [ntroduction Parasitism of tlie cultivated cran- =jberry by the fungus Psilocybe igrariella Atk., var. vaccinii Charles esults in a disease called fairy ring. The fungus is a root parasite, but the iianner in which it attacks the root system has not been studied. A brief •eference to the symptoms of the iisease, as described by Shear, Jtevens and Bain (1), is necessary to in understanding of the control neasure reported herein. These luthors write as follows: "The first agn of the disease is a small area of lead or weak vines in a bog . . . he area of dead vines advances out- l^ard in all directions at a rate of 1 o Wi feet per year. When the dead ea reaches a diameter of from 4 to feet the middle usually becomes ed over with healthy cranberry lants, thus forming the ring . . . Vs the mycelium of the fungus idvances outward, the ring increases n size, and the dying out of the iingus growth of previous years jermits the cranberry vines to grow back inside the ring." It should dso be noted that during the period 3f vine regrowth, the area within the ring frequently becomes heavily infested with weeds, with the result that the bog productivity is sig- nificantly decreased. A more recent observation con- cerning this disease and related to changing cultural practices must be cited. Prior to the advent of mechanical harvesting machines, fairy ring was a disease of fairly minor importance, since very few bogs were affected and those gener- ally had only a small number of rings. However, when in the 1950's, picking machines came into general use, the fairy ring disease quickly assumed a more serious aspect. The reason for this change was that the picking machine frequently uproots vines and carries them and the adhering soil for distances often in excess of 50 feet. Thus, after a machine passes through a diseased area, the fungus is often transferred to areas of healthy vines, where it soon initiates a new fairy ring. In extreme cases an acre of bog may, within a period of 2-3 years, exhibit 10 or more newly started rings. The previously recommended control for the disease was by ditching, a practice which is both expensive and impractical because of the existing labor situation, and the application of copper sulfate at the rate of 1 gallon of 5% solution per square foot. Following treat- ment with copper sulfate at this dosage, observation has shown that cranberry vines do not grow in the treated area for periods in excess of 1 0 years. For this reason this method of control is no longer recom- mended. A new control method. resulting in effective control of the disease, and giving no apparent phytotoxicity to cranberry vines, is reported in this paper. Materials and Methods The following chemical treat- ments were evaluated for the control of fairy ring. 1) Ferbam applied as a drench at the rate of 6.84 lbs. (actual)/ 100 gallons of water, one gallon per square foot, 2) Ferbam appHed as a drench at the rate of 6.84 lbs, (actual)/ 100 gallons of water, one-half gallon per square foot, 3) Ferbam applied with soil injec- tor at the rate of 6,84 lbs, (actual)/ 100 gallons of water, one gallon per square foot. The chemical was applied up to three feet outside the advancing ring of dead plants and two feet within the inner ring of dead plants. Appli- cations were made in the fall, im- mediately after harvest, to avoid damage to the current year crop. The efficiency of the treatment was evaluated by applying the chemical to one-half of the ring and leaving the remaining half untreated. Several other areas infected by the fungus were also treated and the succeed- ing crop of berries collected for residue analysis (Table 1). Results Excellent control of the disease was obtained when ferbam was apphed as a drench at the rate of 6.84 lbs. (actual)/ 100 gallons of water, one gallon per square foot. J9 The criterion used in this evaluation tion. In contrast, untreated edges of was that newly killed vines did not the same ring showed numerous appear along the outer edge of the newly killed vines. There was no ring in the year following applica- apparent evidence of phytotoxicity. Table 1. Residue analysis of cranberries in bog areas treated with ferbam at the rate of 6.84 lbs. (actual)/lOO gallons of water, one gallon per square foot. Bog if Time of application Replicate No. Timeof harvest Residue (ppmfr 1 September, 1965 2 September, 1965 3 September, 1965 4 May, 1966a 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 August, 1966 August, 1966 August, 1966 August, 1966 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.50 0.47 0.44 0.44 Treatment with the ferbam drench at one^ialf gallon per square foot was not as effective, for in a few small treated areas the vines continued to die the year following treatment. The injector method was ineffective, for in this experiment the disease appeared to be spreading almost as rapidly in the treated area as in the untreated area. The results of the residue analysis indicate that, despite the massive dosage of chemical appUed to a very small area, berries picked the yeai following treatment contained fer bam residues well below the toler-j ance limits established for thi: chemical (Table 1), 1. Respectively, Professor, Laboratoiib^ Assistant, Assistant Farm Superinten dent, University of Massachusetts Cran'" berry Experiment Station, East Wareham Massachusetts. a. Applied before flowering. b. Residue analyses carried out by the FMC Corporation, Niagara Chemical Division, Middleport, New York. Literature Cited (1) SHEAR, C. L., N. E. STEVENS and H. F. BAIN. 1931. Fungous disease of the cultivated cranberry. U.S.D.A Tech. Bui. 258. PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service that Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modem plant Telephones serving South Shore and Cape Cod. 585-3355 - 585-3366 - 585-3377 PLYMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS El (* \ 20 [dward V. Lipman (left) and Stewart m their election by State Secretary of LIPMAN AND JOHNSON ELECTED TO N.J. STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE Edward V. Lipman, 8 Edgebrook Road, New Brunswick, and Stewart S. Johnson, Great Meadows (Warren County), were elected to the New Jersey State Board of S. Johnson (ri^t) are congratulated Agriculture Phillip Alampi. Agriculture at the close of the State Agricultural Convention at Trenton, January 25. Lipman is New Jersey area and production manager for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., and is owner and operator of the Jeffrey's Branch Cranberry Company, Toms River. Johnson has 45 head of dairy cattle on a 190-acre farm near Great IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT for frost control and Irrigation SOLID SET BOG ALL ALUMINUM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Johns Manville Plastic Pipe and Fittings WE ALSO HAVE SOME 1 V/' and 2" ALUMINUM PIPE FOR SALE AT THE PLYMOUTH WAREHOUSE. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON. MASS. VO 2-2550 BILL STEARNS 99 Warren Ave. Plymouth, Mass. (716-6048) Larchmont Eng. Rep. Meadows. He is president of the Warren County Board of Agricul- ture. The men will take office for four years on July 1 , upon official appointment by Governor Richard J. Hughes. They will succeed Elia Clemenson of Estell Manor and Charles V. N. Davis of New Centre, whose terms will expire June 30. Edward V. Lipman Lipman joined Ocean Spray Cran- berries, Inc., Bordentown, in 1946, first serving as director of grower relations for New Jersey, then for New Jersey and Wisconsin, before becoming an area manager. Between 1950 and 1964, he was also managing director of the New Jersey Farm Equipment Dealers' Association. He acquired his Ocean County cranberry bogs in 1951. He is a graduate of Rutgers University in agriculture and a re- cipient of a master's degree from Rutgers in agricultural economics and farm management. His career has also included work in mer- chandising and with the U. S. De- partment of Agriculture. Stewart S. Johnson Johnson has farmed all of his adult life and has been active in agricultural and community affairs for many years. He has been a member of the executive committee of the Warren County Board of Agriculture for 13 years and has served as secretary and treasurer as well as in his present post as presi- dent. He has served on the Warren County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for nine years and has been chairman for the last five years. He served a three-year term on the Board of Supervisors of the Farmers Home Administration and was a director of the Warren County United Milk Producers Association. Johnson is a former 4-H Club leader and former Boy Scout Master. 21 Q-Our son is in the U. S. Air Force and will soon be transferred to an aii base in Europe. Will his pay be tax exempt now? A— Your son will continue to receivi taxable pay even thougli he is outside of the United States. 1 think you may be confused with the combat pay exclusion. This provision permits ser- vicemen to exclude the service pay received while serving in a combat zone. At the present time, only Viet Nam and the waters adjacent thereto have been designated as a combat zone. Q— I recently sold some property. How do I report the profit and must I ffle an estimated tax return? A— The profit should be reported on Schedule D of Form 1040. If you owned and held the property for six months or more, the sale could qualify as a long term capital gain. It is suggested that you do file an estimated tax return to reflect the profit on the sale of this property. The form number is 1040ES. Q-I am selling my home and, in order to obtain a mortgage for the buyer, I have been told I will have to pay points. Are these points deductible? A-Points paid when either buying or selling a residence are not interest and, therefore, are not deductible. Such amounts paid when buying a home are added to the purchase price in determining your basis and, when in- curred in the sale of your residence, they are a selling expense, as in your case. Q-For the first time in 15 years, I find that I will have to pay income tax on the sale of long-term stocks. All my other income is exempt (social security). What do I put in the occupa- tion block on the tax return? A— Your name, address and, of course, your social security number must appear on the return. In the block for occupation, indicate you're retired. Q— Does a person who receives a fee whUe acting as an executrix of a will have to include the full amount re- ceived on her tax return? A— Fees received by executors, ad- ministrators, etc., are taxable income and must be reported on your tax return as other income, Q— Does a person who inherits $2,500 from a deceased friend have to include the full amount in their income tax return? A— No. Gifts, inheritances, specific bequests are exempt from income tax and, therefore, are not required to be reported on an income tax return. of $1,600. 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JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 62 MAIN STREET 585-4541 — 585-2604 KINGSTON, MASS !t 22 .1 CRAN RED SETS COLOR SCHEME February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is jam- packed with holidays and obser- /ances for two famous presidents, two saints, the Boy Scouts, the beginning of Lent and Madri Gras. kVith Valentine's Day setting the polor scheme for the month, you jieed look no further for a special loliday food than that cheery, 3ouncy red fruit, the cranberry. On February 14, we commemo- •ate not one but two saints with the lame of Valentine. History tells us hat both saints lived during the eign of the Emperor Claudius of !lome, . .and both died on the same lay. . .neither aware that in centuries o come their day would coincide vith the exchange or pretty greeting ards covered with lace and flowers. 3ut one big heart made from tangy iranberry-orange relish is all that's leeded to convey "Happy Valen- ine's Day" on a cake covered with "rilly coconut "lace." CRANBERRY DRUM CAKE (Makes 14 214-inch cakes) 1 package (1 pound, 1 ounce) pound cake mix Vi cup water 2 eggs 1 can (8 ounce) Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce, cut into VS-inch cubes 2 packages (13 Va ounces each) vanilla buttercream frosting mix Red food coloring Round colored toothpicks Miniature marshmallows Prepare pound cake mix, adding water and eggs as directed on pack- age. Grease a 15 ^/i-inch jelly-roll pan and line it with foil. Pour in batter; sprinkle with cranberry sauce cubes. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) 20 to 25 minutes or until top is brown. Remove cake from pan then peel off and finish cooling on a rack. Cut cake with cookie cutter into 28 2^^-inch rounds. Prepare frosting mix as label directs. Remove 1 cup of the frosting and tint a deep red. Spread some white frosting between 2 rounds of cake and on sides and top. Repeat, using remaining .cake rounds. Put red frosting into a pastry bag and pipe a ring of frosting around top edge of each cake. Pipe diagonal lines around side of each cake to resemble drum strings. Serve each cake with 2 toothpicks topped with marshmallows for "drum- sticks." For Washington's or Lincoln's birthdays, the cranberry's holiday red color shows off in a surprise filling for individual drum desserts "nade from cake and served iivith clever marshmallow-toothpick 'drumsticks." Served with cranberry bunch these little cranberry drums nake a fine party treat for the small "ry and their friends. CRAN HEART CAKE (Serves 8 to 10) 1 package (1 pound, 3 ounces) spice cake mix 2 eggs 1 can (1 pound) Ocean Spray whole berry cranberry sauce 1/3 cup finely chopped nuts 2 packages (13 ^2 ounces each) vanilla buttercream frosting mix Red food coloring 1 cup Ocean Spray cranberry -orange relish 1 cup flaked coconut Combine cake mix, eggs, cran- berry sauce and nuts. (Do not add water to batter). Pour batter into a well greased and floured 13x9x2- inch pan. Bake as label directs, then cool on a rack. Prepare frosting as label directs. Tint frosting pink with red food coloring and spread on top and sides of cake. Mark a large heart on top of cake with a tooth- pick. Fill in heart with a layer of cranberry-orange relish. Outline heart with coconut. Press remaining coconut into the sides of the cake. If desired, surround cake with lace paper doilies. p^ REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 12 4 ' ?'>^^^'^'l^ NISCINSIN Very Cold Weather, Deeper Frost Temperatures since the last re- port on December 29, 1967 have been near the zero mark or below much of the time. This drove frost to its deepest level for this time of the year since this report was started in 1962. Much of the frost penetra- tion reported on January 12, 1968 was, twice what it was two weeks previously and in some areas as much as four times. Many areas, but especially those along the west- ern edge of the state, are reporting what would normally be mid-winter frost depths, according to funeral directors and cemetery caretakers reporting to the Wisconsin Statis- tical Reporting Service. Deepest penetrations reported to date are 66 inches at Barron, 50 inches at Iron River, 48 at LaCrosse and Amery, 40 inches at Ellsworth, and 36 inches at Chippewa Falls, Superior and Whitehall. A year ago this time the average frost depth in the state was 12.5 inches but this year it is 21.3 inches. Frost depths this year are also much more uniform than a year ago. Snow cover over the state this year is much lighter than a year ago. This year the southern two- thirds of the state has from 1 to 6 inches of snow as compared with a 4 to 18 inch cover a year ago. In the northwest area a year ago depths of 12 to 36 inches of snow were not uncommon while this year the average is only 3 to 8 inches. Cold, wintry weather prevailed in Wisconsin during the first two weeks of January. Minimum tem- peratures were below zero in most areas daily during the 1 2-day period from December 30 through January 10 with maximum temperatures 2A also remaining well below zero on a few cold, windy days. Lows in the —30 to —40 degree range occurred on several days in scattered locations in northwestern and central counties. After January 10th the cold moderated markedly with tem- peratures nearing the freezing mark. Precipitation continued very light with no heavy snow reported in most areas so far this winter. The deepest snow cover of 8 to 12 inches generally was found from portage and Waupaca Counties northward to the Michigan border. The snow cover throughout the State was of unusually low water equivalent— a reflection of the frequent light falls of powdery snow at relatively low temperatures. the production of their crops and on legislation which may affect, them. They were urged by Dr. M.N. Dana of the University of Wisconsin to use more nitrogen to get better production, and warned by Dr. Don Boone, also of UW, that too much nitrogen will lead to rotting ol stored berries. Insect control methods were out- lined by Dr. C. F. Koval of the U\^ department of entomology. A repon was given on research being con ducted through funds given by thf association, and a contract with thf U.S. Weather Bureau to provide frost warnings- during 1968 wa: approved. W. C. G. A. MEETING- Continued from Page 1 It was noted that present plans call only for a statement from the owner. Jonjak said he wanted stronger assurances that accurate figures would be used. Gelsthorpe reported on efforts to open up markets for cranberries in Europe and said tests are being con- ducted right now in three West German cities, as well as in Great Britain. Efforts are being made, he said, to find economical ways of shipping cranberry puree or frozen cranberries to Europe for processing. An interesting part of Gels- thorpe's talk was his report on the increasing use of cranberries in med- icine. It has been found, he said, that drinking cranberry juice seems to eliminate strong odors from a person's urine, so the juice is in increasing demand in nursing homes, hospitals and other places where patients are unable to control their bladders. (See Cranberries, Novem- ber, 1967) Experiments are being con- ducted, Gelsthorpe said, in using cranberry juice in the treatment of diaper rash and urinary infections. Growers attending the conference heard reports on subjects bearing on CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Go. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN -i'J serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN V\/henYoUM mtf^ ^M^^ sem l^*<^W ents WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 I ' *0^*' l»^^« ENCH - TCK3R1DGE JVVui 1' How city slickers pick cranberries. Every year, millions of people who don't know a bog from a back forty pick tons of cranberries and never get a blooper. They do it the easy way. They just look for the Ocean Spray label. On cans and bottles and jars. Because to millions of people, Ocean Spray means cranberries. In stores all over the country, they're picking more cranberries than they ever picked before. In all shapes and forms and com- binations. They don't know as much about cranberries as cranberiy growers. But they know about Ocean Spray. And that's good ;!^ enough for them. i\ V- rt\PNL/n Massachusetts IMew Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon \A/ashington Canada LAN I & bUIL bLltl ^ 260 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016 COLUMBUS, OHI I 43207 3300 Lockbourne ' J Issue of March 1968 / Volume 32 -No. 11 1968 Trade Fairs A full schedule of trade fairs and trade center promotions this year will give American farmers and food processors exposure for their products to tradesmen and consumers in 13 countries on three continents. The Foreign Agricultural Service plans repeat participation in the big annual international fairs plus a few first-time solo appearances in new markets. Heaviest fair concentration— as in the past— is in Western Europe, with other shows scheduled for the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean. Promotion at most of the fairs wHl be two pronged, with seminars and special areas set aside for the trade as well as the usual public cooking demonstrations, food sampHng and across-the-counter sales. Where United States foods are moving in for the first time, exliibits will be relatively small and serve to introduce products to only importers, distributors and institutional businessmen. Previous experience has shown that foods that are on exhibit at the fairs not only benefit from the enthusiasm and publicity generated at the exhibit but carry it to the crucial point of sale, where purchases I sometimes double or triple the usual rate. Special efforts are being made this year to I encourage retail grocery stores in and around the I cities where the fairs are held to stage "America Week" promotions during the exhibits. Excellent consumer response to past campaigns in supermarkets, food shops and department stores has already prompted many of these foreign retail chains to set up tie-in campaigns with the 1 968 fairs. This Month's Cover i \ A late Winter snowfall and some cranberry boxes stacked at random are the subjects for the March cover. They were photographed along with other subjects on a Winter Camera tour. More designs af Winter are to be found on Pages 6 and 7. CRANBERRIES THE NA TIONAL CRANBERR Y MA GAZINE - Our 31st Year of Publication - publisher I. STANLEY COBB editor BERNARD A. MARVIN Office: R-55 Summer Street, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360, Post Office Box J. Telephone (617) 585-3604 All correspondence and advertising should be sent to Box J, Kingston. advisors - correspondents Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAW A Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Station New Lisbon, New Jersey CRANBERRIES is published once a month by Comer Publishers at R-55 Summer Street (P.O. Box J), Kingston, Massachusetts. Second Class postage paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts Post Office. Price is 50^ per copy, $4.00 a year in U.S., $5.00 in Canada; all other countries $6.00 a year. Foreign remittances must equal U.S. funds. Copyright 1968 by Comor Publishers publication I •.^. ust apomnd k X ^ One lone berry, passed over from harvest, remains through the Winter. Storm clouds gather to dump more snow on a Kingston, Mass. \ ■'*f.&^- ^p d^ U Jr FROST CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL AA SEE YOUR ( ) AUTHORIZED \J SHUR-RANE DISTRIBUTOR FOR MOISTURE CONTROL FURTHER INFORMATION n AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT llfiG JOHN BEAN BBD® DIVISION Lansing, Mich. - Orlando, Fla. - San Jose, Calif. SEE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED !•«. U.S. P«« Off. DISTRIBUTOR MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey A Heightstown, N.J. NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac 1 ruck & Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Tuckahoe Farms, Inc. Slocum, Rhode Island WISCONSIN Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin 8 fjD WKHINBTIHI fS^* ^: KEW JEISEY ^ il It was the driest February in thirty-nine years in the cranberry beh of New Jersey last month. It was the driest February in thirty-nine years in the cranberry belt of New Jersey last month. Precipitation totaled only 1.36 inches or about 1.58 inches less than normal. Two coastal storms barely brushed by leaving light 'dustings" of snow; one inch on the 10th and one-half inch on the 21st. The year is starting off dry as both January and February have been below normal in precipitation, with an accumulated deficiency of 2.26 inches. However, the "mini- drought" was ended by a storm on February 29th and March 1st, which deposited four and one-half inches of snow mixed with rain. This, con- verted to rain, gave 1,38 inches. Only .31 of this was recorded in n February. This storm was accom- panied by high winds gusting to about forty miles per hour and it caused considerable damage and Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 hardship throughout Burlington County as power lines were felled. The temperature for the second consecutive month was much below normal. The average daily tempera- ture for February was 29.1 degrees F, about five degrees colder than normal. Extremes were 51 degrees on February 2nd and 4 degrees on the 21st and 22nd. The extremely cold and windy weather is causing some damage to fruit buds on high edges of bogs where the vines are not properly flooded. On bog number five (State bogs at Oswego) which is kept unflooded, samples on February 21st revealed that five per cent of the fruit buds had already been destroyed. Oxygen conditions in the flood water of bogs did not become critical during the month. Mr, and Mrs. D. J. Crowley entertained Mrs. H. F. Bain of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs. Bain and the late Mr. Bain Uved in Washington state some forty-two years ago, when he was associated with USDA, working with Mr. Crowley, when he was in charge of the State Cranberry Experiment station. WISCOKII m Lower Temperatures— No Snow- More Frost Below zero nighttime tempera- tures with scant snow cover over two-thirds of the State has driven the frost deeper into the ground. Funeral directors and cemetery care- takers indicate in their reports to the Wisconsin Statistical Reporting Continued on Page 28 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages Office — 362. Route 44 IRAYNHAM, MASS. [ Warren R. Arnold, Manager CRANBERRY GROWERS NOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Lumber M 2x5 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be matched on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x6 6x5 6x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. PHONE 763-8811 — — 947-2300 E. W. COODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN. MASS. 02717 QUESTION box Q— Do you recommend the ap- plication of minor elements as a practice every year on bogs? A— The use of minor elements in Fertllitv ^ yearly application is not necessary unless the cranberry vines show Q-YeUow tips are increasing in ^^^^^ f^^^^^ symptoms, indicating my bog. What is the cause and how ^^^^ t^ere is a need for such ele- do I cure it. ments. Plants can only use a very A— The most common cause of small amount of these minor ele- yellow tips is a lack of zinc and/or ments such as iron, zinc, copper, iron. Low nitrogen levels in the manganese, boron, and for this soil will also cause a slight yellowing reason only a small amount is and reddening of the foliage. Zinc necessary in the soil. When you use deficiency and iron deficiency can yearly applications of these mater- be corrected by using compounds ials when there is already sufficient containing these elements. Zinc levels in the soil, you are not chelate and iron chelate may be helping the cranberry plant. You apphed either as a soil application may, in fact, get certain of these According to soil analysis calcium has been found to be in low con- centration in cranberry bogs. Cal- cium can be applied to bogs at the minimum rate of half a ton per acre. It can be obtained in two forms: 1. Agricultural Gypsum contains 90% Calcium sulphate and 17% combined sulfur. 2. Limestone flour contains 95% Calciiim carbonate and 2% mag- nesium. Q— How would you apply lime to a cranberry bog at the rate of 1000 lbs. per acre? "' A— The only way to apply gyp- on sum is with a spreader or by broad- th casting, the hard way, by hand.th. Limestone flour can be dissolved infli water and applied through thenij sprinklers. ju . .„ , Q— How long does it take cran-,. become toxic If they are present m ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^.^. ,j^j For a foliage application of zinc too high level m the soil particularly ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ compared to: chelate or zinc sulphate use one to boron which is a weU-known herbi- "i four pounds per acre in 200 to 300 cide at high rates, gallons of water. For a dry soil Q-What dre the benefits of using application, use 10-40 lbs. of either calcium on a bog? What kind and per acre, depending upon the severity how many pounds per acre? of the symptoms. For correction of iron deficiency use either an iron chelate, ferrous sulphate, or 1- To promote early root form- ferrous ammonium sulphate. Dry ation and growth. or as a foliage spray. In some instances the soil application gives a more lasting effect. However, the results are seen a little more slowly. materials high enough that they could become toxic to the plants. Most all of the minor elements can A— The functions of Calcium are: application of ferrous sulphate is made at 10-20 lbs. per acre. For ferrous ammonium sulphate or che- lated iron in a dry application use 15-30 lbs. of either. For a foliar 2. Improve general plant vigor. 3. Influence intake of other plant nutrition. 4. Increase calcium content of application, use 1-3 lbs. of any of fruit which produces sounder berries these three per acre in 200-300 and consequently reduces rot per- gallons of water. centage. liquid form, and how long does itj^^ last in the soil? p^j A-When dry fertilizer, that is the liei complete balanced fertilizer, or ever ooi ammonium sulphate or urea, or any 41 dry fertilizer, is applied dry to the ly vines, the material falls through tht "K vines and into the trash on top o P'ei the soil. If there is sufficient mois'u'i ture present, it starts to dissolve anc lie I leach into the soil. However, mos ^ of it will remain there in the dr) ),f state or in a partially dissolveciuj^ state on top of this trash until raii ^ j^ or sprinkler irrigation follows. Tht ^^^ nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassiun ^ til at are used in the complete bal|^. ^ Editor's Note: In a recent issue of the Cranberry Vine, the publication of the Coastal Washington Research & Extension Unit, Long Beach, Washington, we found a wealth of information, result of the 1967 annual Field Day. We were particularly interested in the "Question Box" section of this report, part of which we have reprinted here for our readers. lovei the lino liospi IWly 10 anced fertilizer are the soluble forms. Once rain or irrigation has dissolved the material, it moves into the soil quite rapidly and is immediately I available to the plants. The speed with which the plants utilize the material once it gets into the soil around the roots depends on the stage of growth and the growth activity of the plant itself. During the warm part of the season when the soil is relatively warm, the response to fertilizer can be seen quite rapidly. On the other hand, if fertilizer is applied when the soil is cold, then it may be weeks or even a month, before much response can be seen. Liquid fertilizers could be used, however, again the speed with which ;hey are used would depend on vhether or not there was sufficient noisture, rain or irrigation, to carry hem in to the root zone. There is he added advantage to liquid fer- ilizer, however, in that some of it vill be absorbed by the foliage of he plant. There is some danger rom liquid fertilizers in that they an cause a severe burn if they are pplied at too strong a concentra- ion. If they are applied through the prinkler system, the majority of hem would be carried in to the oot zone. 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If you are going to sell your product as fresh fruit then you must have good color and a berry that has a fairly long shelf-life. Size of the berry, I don't think is too important, if you are getting comparable yields. To market an appreciable increase in production we would have to process the berries. As you are well aware, you need intense color for juice " and other qualities for sauce. There- fore, the grower needs to decide before planting a variety, what his ultimate market outlet will be. The second point I wish to make is that planting is somewhat limited to the varieties available, especially if you desire to get going in 1968. I think most of us are agreed that "natives" are not productive enough to plant in this day and age. The variety, Howes is felt by many to be too late in maturing for Nova Scotian conditions and Early Black is not recommended in some areas on account of at least low produc- tivity. There would be plenty of vines of the above varieties for planting, but I sense that you are not interested in these. Three' years ago through the kindness of friends in Massachusetts we were able to get a nucleus of stock of five varieties, namely: Beckwith, Berg- man, Franklin, Stevens and Pilgrim. We have propagated a large number of cuttings of Bergman, FrankUn and Stevens for the joint provincial— ARDA nursery and I think that within a year or so we can supply reasonable demands for planting stock of these three varieties. We also have a small supply of vines of a new variety, CN. If any grower wants to do his own propagation I think we could arrange to get him started in a modest way. Cranberry cuttings are easy to propagate and I wouldn't expect any varietal dif- ferences in rooting provided con- ditions and media were satisfactory. 100% rooting should be possible. A point which should have con- siderable bearing on the choice of a variety is how much of the crop is lost in harvesting. Some growers will tell you that they are losing from 20 to 30% of their crop during raking. To overcome this loss many cranberry areas have switched to water harvesting and this has changed the varietal picture drasti- cally. The variety Stevens is now one of the leading varieties in Wis- consin because it is well suited to water harvesting. One word of cau- tion, I beUeve, is in order. Growing conditions in Wisconsin are quite different than in Nova Scotia and a variety that is well suited there is not necessarily well adapted to our conditions. On the other hand Cape Cod is very close to western Nova Scotia and the climate is not too different. I think we can expect that the varietal response there will be similar to what we will get here. Already I have intimated that we do have the start of a nursery and some of varieties planted in it. The varieties planted in the nursery as of January 26, 1968 are: (1) Berg- man, (2) Franklin, (3) Stevens, (4) Black Veil, (5) CN, (6) Bain McFar- lin, and (7) Ben Lear. If any of you growers are inter- ested in obtaining vines I think you should apply to Mr. Murray and you will receive them as they be- ,cbme available. A year ago it was proposed that a committee con- sisting of 3 would be responsible for allocating vines. One representa- tive on the committee would be from the provincial government, one from the Research Station and the third member was to be a grower. Up to this point I have been very evasive as to what is the best variety to plant. Bearing in mind what I have already said, there are two varieties which have impressed me with their color, size, yield and performance in Massachusetts. They are Bergman and Franklin and were recommended to me by Dr. Chandler. Bergman (a cross between Early Black x Searles) has given yields in British Columbia of nearly 100 barrels to the acre. Franklin (Early Black x Howes) might not be as productive but it has the advantage of blooming late and maturing early which would get it by several frosts and this is a factor we must consider. Franklin appeared to me to have good color. Both of these varieties would be suitable as fresh fruit. For these reasons we have planted these varieties heavily in the nursery. The new variety CN was also planted as we felt it had good potential if we went into processing. On the basis of what we know now I would not plant McFarlin which requires a very long growing season. In summary, I wish to say that the choice of a high yielding variety suited to our condition and in demand on the market will go a long way in making a cranberry operation successful. j 7 AMERICAN CRANBERRY GROWERS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WINTER MEETING FEBRUARY 15th, 1968 The 98th winter meeting of the American Cranberry Growers' Asso- ciation was held at the Concord Inn, Mount Holly, New Jersey, on Febru- ary 15th. President Earl Kershner presided. Jack St. Pierre of New Jersey Crop Reporting Service presented crop estimates for New Jersey and the nation. The New Jersey esti- mate for 1967 was put at 163,000 barrels. This was the largest cran- berry crop in the State since 1937 when 166,000 barrels were produced. However, the acreage in New Jersey in 1937 was 11,500 while it was only 3,200 in 1967. Thus a very great improvement in yield per acre has occurred over the past thirty years. Dr. Paul Eck of the Rutgers University Department of Horticul- ture and Forestry presented a paper on the improvement of color in cranberries by the appUcation of sprays. Malathion gave marked im- provement in the red coloration of berries in 1966 in sprays appUed before harvest. In 1967 tests in- cluded lAA and Alar as well as malathion. Malathion at two and one-half pounds per acre again gave very good results while the other materials were ineffective. Dr. Eck theorized that anthocyanins, the red pigments, aic atinmlated while prctein synthesis may be retarded by the malathion. The end result appears to be commercially desirable but more tests are necessary before the method can be recommended for use on a large scale. Dr. Allen Stretch of U.S.D.A., a pathologist stationed at Rutgers Uni- versity, reported on cranberry rot control tests in 1967. Adequate control was obtained by aerial ap- plication of fungicides when the incidence of rot was low. In areas of a high degree of rot infection the ground treatments proved more ef- fective. Tests with Dithane M-45 18 used with and without commercial sticker-spreaders did not reveal any advantages resulting from the use of these additives. A new ferbam form- ulation containing ninety-five per cent active material ostensibly had better handling and spreading prop- erties but did not give better con- trol than the conventional seventy- five per cent wettable powder in ground spraying tests. Dr. Stretch gave encouraging data to growers planning to use small on-the-bog sprayers instead of the more labori- ous Wisconsin boom. Tests indicated that adequate control can be ob- tained by reducing the gallonage of spray but keeping the amount of fungicides per acre constant. There was no significant reduction in control of rot when the volume per acre was reduced from three hun- dred gallons to one hundred gallons. (Eddie Budd has obtained excellent control of rot on his bogs at Retreat using a sprayer of his own design which he runs directly on the bogs, and which sprays out about one hundred and twenty-five gallons per acre. This sprayer was demonstrated at last summer's A.C.G.A. meeting.) Joe Stewart who has succeeded the much-esteemed late Professor Filmer as the apiculturist at Rutgers, told of efforts to standardize bee hives used for pollination in blueberries and cranberries. A great variation was found in the size and quality of bee liives rented and this did not directly relate with the size of the rental fee. In cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture and the bee keepers minimum stand- ards have been set up for bee liives to be used in pollination. Tliis will serve to assure the growers that they will have an adequate number of healthy active bees to get the op- timum amount of fruit set. Stewart also described interesting experi- ments in which he is attempting to develop a genetic strain of honey bee which will show a preference for collecting cranberry pollen. A honey bee has been developed by U.S.D.A. apiculturists which prefers alfalfa pollen and Stewart is em- ploying the same techniques. He has obtained some interesting differ- ences in pollen collection between hives, but more data is necessary. One interesting observation was that the honey bees did not begin to collect cranberry pollen until after ten o'clock (A.M.). Bees placed directly on bogs collected less cran- berry pollen than hives placed two hundred yards away. Pliil Marucci presented data to show that oxygen deficiency in the winter flood can severely limit blos- som and fruit production in New Jersey and urged greater attention to oxygen deficiency warnings. He also gave data on productiveness of new varieties. Wilcox, Stevens, and Pilgrims and two numbered seedHngs appear to be more productive ini New Jersey than the standard Early ' Blacks and Howes. In each of the past three years random samples taken from the standard varieties and new ones revealed that the newer varieties were out-producing the older ones. Early Blacks often produced more berries per unit area but the larger size of the newer! varieties caused them to outyield the Early Blacks in terms of weiglit. In a business session after lunch Ed Lipman reported on the annual State Agricultural Convention. The efforts of agricultural interests to soften some of the provisions in the new migrant labor bill were a failure." Ed reported that this bill has passed and that it is expected to woik a hardship on farmers of the State This was Ed's last convention as a delegate of the cranberry associa- tion. He has resigned as delegate to accept a position on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture. Ed is the first cranberry grower ever to Continued on Page 26 WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH REPORT prepared for the Advisory Board of the Marketing Order for Cranberries December 6, 1967 The funds collected under the Marketing Order for Cranberries and allocated to the College of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin for the support of research on cranberry production have been used to supplement other cranberry research funds. The funds were assigned to a project entitled "Cul- ture and Protection of Cranberries." This is a project with financial support from the Federal Grant received by the Wisconsin Agricul- tural Experiment Station. The proj- ect is a joint effort between the Departments of Horticulture and Plant Pathology of the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station with the cranberry gift funds divided equally between the two depart- ments. The financial support received, from the industry by the Depart- ment of Horticulture has permitted expansion of the cranberry research program into the areas of nutrition and fruit set. We now have one graduate assistant working on the problem of phosphorus nutrition. Althougli his primary goal is to produce information on which to base fertilizer programs for the rapid establishment of new plant- ings, we hope that the effort will also produce valuable information for the better management of bear- ing beds. The study involves cor- relation of soil phosphorus measurements with foliar analysis, yields and growth of cranberry plants. The inter-relationships of phosphorus solubility and the ac- tivity of other elements in the soil will be studied. A second graduate assistant is exploring the area of foliar analysis as a diagnostic tool for determining the nutrient status of bearing vines. Samples of vines are harvested at intervals during the growing season and are then separated into com- ponent parts (old leaves, new leaves, old stems, new stems) and analyzed for numerous nutrient elements. The goal of the program is to determine seasonal changes in nutrients, the segment of the vine that best indi- cates the status of a particular nutrient, and the inter-relationships of soil conditions and cranberry vin of soil condition and cranberry vine nutrient content. The tissue samples are analyzed ly the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the statistical analysis of data will be done by the Computer Science Laboratory. A third graduate assistant is just organizing a study on the factors involved in fruit set of cranberries. His goal is to determine the times of flower opening, pollen shedding and receptivity of the stigma and the inter-relationships between humid- ity and temperature in pollen trans- fer and germination. He will also determine differences in varietal be- havior in flower development and seek means to encourage fuU fruit set. The weed control work is con- tinuing with primary emphasis on annual grass and creeping sedge control. The evaluation of herbi- cides and methods for reducing marsh invasion by weeds continues. The program of research in the Department of Plant Pathology has expanded and intensified with the availability of industry funds. The disease of "vine dieback," so pre- valent in 1966, was studied to deter- mine the casual organism, if there be one, and to evaluate the pre- disposing factors. Numerous isola- tions from affected vines and exten- tive field studies of disease preval- ence were made. The work con- tinues. The "black rot" disease and "ringspot" disease are under inten- sive study. Affected fruit and vines are used in attempts to isolate casual organisms and to study them under laboratory control. The ringspot dis- ease has only been reported recently and should be studied for its hazard to the industry. T*"" disease problem of greatest concern to the growers is that of fruit breakdown and harvest. A comprehensive program to identify the organisms and conditions leading to storage breakdown of fruit is underway. The study will determine the relationships of temperature, humidity, variety, berry source and organisms to the rate and amount of storage loss (shrinkage). Detailed descriptions of symp- toms, geographic distribution, eco- nomic importance, casual agents, transmission and means of control of cranberry diseases will be included in a bulletin now in preparation. The industry funds have permit- ted the expansion of several pro- grams that promise to yield useful results in the future. The kinds of studies currently in progress require meticulous care and long hours of routine to produce knowledge that may be interpreted to the growers in the form of recommendations. 19 studies Under Way in Miami Man Walks Through Parathlon Spray To See If It's Deadly By MARY FARRIS Scientific curiosity about the dangers of parathion, a deadly in- secticide which has killed several people in the last few months, recently lead one man to walk through the drift of parathion spray while another man followed to see if the parathion induced illness. "We had lawn spraymen getting sick," said Dr. John Davies, director of the community studies on pesti- cides. "We wanted to find out more about it." Spraying with parathion has since been outlawed inside the Miami city limits. John Welke, industrial hygienist with the same program, was the man being sprayed. He plays down his part in what was surely one of the bravest experiments of recent times. Inhalation of parathion can kill you. "I exposed myself to the drift from the spray," Welke said. "During the day I followed the lawn spray- man around from job to job. But I knew there was no danger — I watched the spray man make the mixture, to be sure it was the right strength, not above the proper level." Dr. Davies went with him as a scientific observer. If anything had gone wrong, Welke would have had prompt medical attention. At the end of the day, Welke was still healthy, but Dr. Davies warns against forming any wrong conclusions because of this. "This does not mean you can't get sick," Dr. Davies said. "You can. At the same time, we had lawn spraymen who were getting sick." He explained that some people are more susceptible than others, 20 and that also the lawn spraymen were subject to constant exposure, day in and day out, so that in spite of protective covering the insecti- cide built up in their bodies. Dr. Davies, who came from Wales ten years ago, looks like the Holly- wood version of a British school teacher. He peeks over his glasses, which are half way down his nose and always a Uttle awry, and speaks with a British accent. He heads the Dade County branch of the pesticide study program, which is funded by the federal government. Many highly trained technical men and assistants are on his staff. The program is doing re- search on the acute chronic effects of pesticides and is being carried on in 16 different states. Dr. Davies is also on the commit- tee to make recommendations for proposed legislation to control the use of pesticides. "I think it is very difficult to give a blanket recom- mendation on desirable legislation," he said. "We need objectivity. Pesticides are necessary. This area was com- pletely uninhabitable not so long ago. Malaria and yellow fever, den- gue fever, encephe litis— all of these are examples of diseases spread by pests, in the past rendering certain areas of the world uninhabitable." He also said that with the popu- lation explosion, the world cannot afford to endanger the food supply and pesticides are necessary for that end. "My responsibility is to investi- gate the health effects of pesticides on man," he stated. "We are trying to find out what is fact." He said the worst danger is for the wrong material to fall in the hands of untrained persons. One big problem is the introduc- tion of parathion into urban areas, Dr. Davies said. "Most commonly the father brings it back from the fields, or a peddler sells it. Then we have to chase him like chasing a typhoid carrier." Children are thus exposed to the powder, he said, often causing sick- ness and sometimes death. "Only a short while back, a family bought some second-hand furniture. Para- thion was in the drawer, and a child became sick." There are several pesticides re- search programs being carried on in Florida. In addition to the com- munity study program, there is a pesticides research laboratory on the south campus of the University of Miami in Perrine. It also is feder- ally funded. The laboratory is making studies on the acute and chronic toxicity of pesticides to mammals. Special in- vestigations are in progress with < squirrel and rhesus monkeys. They I are doing research on biological changes induced by pesticides. A study in pesticides in water suppUes is being carried on by the Geological Survey, with the cooper- ation of the Army Corps of Engin- eers, Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, the National Park Service, the Fish and Game Commission and the agricultural research service. Continued on Next Page "Within the next few years, a lot of information will be coming out of this program," said Aaron Higer of the Geological Survey team. "Getting the research program set up and collecting data takes time. Then we can see what's happening." He said the researchers are trying to summarize the situation so that they can analyze it three or four times a year and see any changes. "So far, we have found just traces of . pesticides in ground water," he said, indicating that at present it was not enough to be dangerous. "There are one or two small areas, such as Lake Apopka, where reports of the Game and Fish Com- mission show high values and pos- sible fish kills. "We are hoping to institute a program of education for these people using this material," Higer said. "Maybe a permit will be neces- sary. We are not a legislative body. All we can do is make suggestions." AMENDMENT HEARING HELD IN WISCONSIN Beaton admitted, under cross 'questioning, that he did not know of any specific firm interested in such a move. He said conunercial canneries were opposed to the order "because they want to buy as ijcheaply as possible." " Under the proposal, total acreage would be counted. An acre produ- cing 15 barrels or more would qualify it as a commercial acre. Also to be counted would be new acreage planted by Aug. 1. The grower's average yield of his best two years between 1968 and 1974 would be multiplied by his acres to establish his production base. jj The market order committee, Which has four representatives from the co-operative and three independ- ent operators, would compute the I Tiarket demand. This would be divided up among the growers in 3roportion to the size of their bases. \ppeals from committee decisions ;an be taken to agriculture secretary. Among opponents were Richard Gates and James Olson, Madison attorneys for Cranberry Products, Inc., Eagle River. Cates and Olson introduced charts to show that Wisconsin's production was rising while Massa- chusetts' was dropping, and the Wisconsin's industry was located in depressed areas. The attorneys also submitted a telegram from the Minnesota com- missioner of agriculture opposing the order amendment because it would curtail that state's cranberry potential, but they failed to have accepted as evidence a statement of Farm Bureau policies and 1966 annual statement of Ocean Spray, indicating rising sales. Also opposing the proposal was Warren L. Smith, real estate officer for the Great Lakes Indian Agency, who claimed Lac Court Oreilles Indians would be unable to develop 60 acres of marsh they bought, in addition to 28 acres they now grow. Several Wisconsin growers testi- fied that they favored the proposal, pointing out that modern varieties of insecticides and weed killers, and fast land clearing methods have increased the potential beyond mar- ket demands. The nation's cranberry industry, about one-third of which is in Wisconsin, is headed for overproduc- tion troubles unless future crops are put under the quotas, spokes- men for the largest grower group claim. But other spokesmen challenged such a system, claiming it would curtail development of distressed areas, shut out new growers and concentrate suppUes in one organ- ization. At issue is a proposed amend- ment to the federal cranberry mar- keting order which would limit the amount each grower could market starting with the 1974-'75 crop year. The interim years would be used to establish allotments linked to the number of acres each grower operates. Gilbert Beaton, director of grower service for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., of Hanson, Mass., warned that expansion could reach a point where 35 to 50% of the crop would have to be thrown away. Beaton claimed that the proposed allotment system would avoid the waste of growing surplus. He said the carryover of 153,000 barrels (100 pounds each) in 1962, had risen to 415,000. Last year's pro- duction was 1,425,000 barrels, of which 500,000 came from Wiscon- sin. Ocean Spray, the co-operative, produces 80% of the volume. It has 955 members, including 107 in Wisconsin. Beaton explained: "We are the first segment of agriculture to try to solve our problems before they happen." Beaton, one of four members of the cranberry marketing committee to appear, said he had projected expansion at 2,200 acres of new bogs but this should be revised upward to 4,000. He said "speculator interest" was high in developing new beds and that a large corporation could buy half the growing facilities for $50 million, let prices sag for a few years, then buy the other half for $25 million. Mr. and Mrs. Azmi Shawa and family attended a pot-luck dinner at North Beach. The dinner was given by the cranberry growers of that area. 21 WISCORSII Wisconsin had some quite warm weather in the first part of March, but by the week of March 12 it had turned cold again, which is normal for this time of year. It has been a very good winter for sanding, and a lot of it has been done as there has been little snow but plenty of cold weather to give ice two feet and three feet thick on the marshes. Several marshes in the central part of the state, where they have no snow, have some vines sticking out which have been dam- aged by winter kill as they have no water to refill them and protect them from the very cold weather and extremely strong winds we have been having this winter. There is going to be a lot of new planting in Wisconsin, and it seems like almost every grower is going to get in as much as he can by August 1st, as the new proposed amendment to the marketing order, if it passes, would prohibit new acreage going in as of August 1st. The vines are high and hard to get because so many people are putting in so much new acreage. Most of the land isn't cleared yet, but every available piece of acreage is being made ready for use this spring as soon as the frost is out of the ground. New Gift House Cranberry sales have been good, and Cranberry Products will open a new gift house in Minocqua, Wis- consin this spring. Charles Goldsworthy and Ralph Sampson were going to visit the growers early in March in Washing- ton, Oregon and British Columbia, More vines keep coming out here in Wisconsin in the central part of the state, and there is no water to refill them as yet; and there has 22 been some injury but not too much when you consider the state as a whole. Charles Larocque in Drummond- ville, Quebec will plant several acres of Stevens this spring, which he is getting from the Thunder Lake Marsh in Three Lakes. Cranberry Products, Ocean Spray and Indian Trail will be contributing cranberry cocktail for the Alice in Dairyland program which will be held this summer. Mass. Station Field Notes Continued from Page 3 the frost season, whether a trost warning is sent or not. George Rounsville wishes to remind the growers using the answering service that the recorded message will not be available before 1:30 in the afternoon or 8:30 in the evening. The frost pad for writing down the message has proved very popular and will be mailed to growers sub- scribing to the service. All applica- tions and payments should be returned by March 25 in order that the necessary arrangements can be completed prior to the frost season. Applications returned after this date will result in the subscriber's name being placed at the bottom of the telephone list. There were approxi- mately 219 subscribers last season. Let's hope there will be an increase this season. Charts The 1968 cranberry insect and disease and weed control charts are in the process of being printed and we hope to be able to mail them before the middle of March. Growers are reminded to carefully read the notes at the top of each chart, there is considerable useful informa- tion included in these sections. The only major change is on the insect and disease chart and is a recommendation for the control of fairy ring using ferbam. This treatment should be applied only in the fall after harvest. Anyone not receiving charts should contact the Cranberry Sta- tion in East Wareham, Mass. NESSO) ESSOTANE \^ 2y PROPANE ^^""^ GAS Kerosene So/venf PROPANE CARBURETION Spraying Equipment ||||i installed - serviced iiiss BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE liii KinoAiSn^ INC. T*l«phen«s 515-4541 — 585-2604 JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS «2 MAIN STREET KIUGSTON, MASS. UULafl a n S fl.fl.fl.flAP-PAfl-g-fl,fl-fl,flJ>Afl.Q-g,lLlUUULAP,aJU mIl©,5?®lM In spite of a howling, wet snow- storm on the day and night of fanuary 28, 18 hardy souls attended i meeting of the South Shore Cranberry Club in Kingston, and a part of a fine program was arranged 3y County Agent Joseph Brown. ¥ Cranberries, as concerned to the soil conservation program, for a time were in a doubtful position, but in a recent release to members, the American Cranberry Exchange has been able to announce that they have been put back onto the program for 1943. This elimination from the program, which in the case of cranberry culture was in sanding, had been a matter of concern for many growers, and steps have been taken to have cranberries included with other crops in the program. The American Cranberry Grow- ers' Association of New Jersey, meeting at Camden, elected Isaiah Haines of Whitesbog, the president. Other officers chosen were James Lee, V. P.; second V. P. Joseph Darlington; statistitian, Harry Weiss; secretary-treasurer, Charles Beck- with. The New Jersey crop of 1943 was set at 50,000 barrels. Agri- culture in wartime was the theme of the meeting and there was in- teresting talk on possibilities of materials and labor suppUes. It's the kind of thing that pro- duces a pleasant glow to have such large government orders for de- hydrated cranberries are now indicated, whatever proportion of the crop it may turn out to be. A third advance of $2.00 a barrel has just been paid to Cran- berry Canners, Inc. members, making the total advance to date $ 1 0.00 a barrel. Final payment will be made as soon as total earnings have been arrived at, Canners an- nounces. In operating on a yearly basis it is difficult to more than estimate the total returns until the end of the season. Cranberry Canners is still working on the government dehydrating or- der for the 1,500,000 pounds and this order will not be completed until sometime in April. It is not possible to know the yield and the total returns on this order until it is completed. As all earnings of the cooperative go to growers it is not possible to close the pool until it is known what the final earnings are. The $10.00 paid to date is the amount the directors know has been earned so far this year. Maximum production of all es- sential foods is a patriotic duty, and cranberries are now an essential food, and the conscientious cran- berry grower has the responsibiUty of keeping aware of all new develop- ments, regulations and possibiUties in the swiftly-changing agricultural program. To avoid the bad box situation of last fall in Massachusetts, the New England Cranberry Sales Co. and grower members have placed some orders for the 1943 supply, and these are now in process of manufacture. Orders have been placed with the Acushnet Sawmills Co., New Bedford, Jesse A. Holmes, Carver, Frank H. Cole, Carver, and thus early in the year a quantity of boxes are being made, reheving the strain of the manufacturers later in the season. In a bulletin to members on December 30 the Exchange em- phasized the importance of giving the matter of shipping boxes prompt and serious consideration. Very Uttle insect damage has ever been experienced in Southern Oregon but damage is now beginning to show up a Uttle, due to the shortage of insecticides last year. BOGGED DOWN WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS? CaU or Write SLASON ELECTRIC COMPANY Summer St. Norwell, Mass. Telephone 659-2207 Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW 23 ofeiruai^y BERT MITCHELL Bert R. Mitchell, 86, of Mather, Wisconsin, died January 31 at the Tomah Memorial Hospital. Services were held February 3 at the White Funeral Home with Rev. A. E. Frederick and Rev. Ronald Kuka of Warrens officiating. Burial was in the Mather cemetery. A service was conducted by the Tomah Masonic Lodge February 2. Mr. Mitchell is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ceroid Parker of Mather; a foster daughter, Mrs. Herb (Harriet) Zander of Beloit and three brothers, Frank of Wilton, Everett of Sparta and WiUard of La Crosse. He was preceded in death by his wife. Mr. Mitchell was one of the original active cranberry growers in Wisconsin and has been in cranberry business for at least 50 years. He operated his marsh until his death. ISABEL REZIN Miss Isabel Rezin, 72, formerly of Warrens, died at her home in Fort Meyers, Fla., recently. She was the daughter of a pioneer cranberry grower in the Warrens area. Funeral services were held at the St. John's Episcopal Church, War- rens with the Rev. John R. Biggs officiating. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery. Miss Rezin was born in the town of Rudolph March 22, 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rezin. She attended La Crosse Nor- mal and taught school before going to Chicago to work as a proofreader. For the past two years she had hved in Florida and prior to goinf there lived at Warrens. Surviving are two brothers, Rus sell and Daniel Rezin, both o Warrens; a sister, Mrs. Berryl Lenoch Fort Meyers, and many nieces nephews and cousins in the area. Miss Rezin was a member of th) local chapter of the Daughters o the American Revolution, the Whit Shrine, and Tomah chapter of th' Order of Eastern Star. TO*- •1 ''^ • Cranberries. the year-round berries with the bounce! '^??Sr;:?Sf7r :'~>SS PILGRIM SAND & GRAVEL Producers of SAND - GRAVEL - CRUSHED STONE For Sand and Service fhaf Satisfy . . . Call Pilgrim BOG SAND A SPECIALTY The newest and most modem plant seriAng South Shore and Cape Cod. 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For operating efficiency, the sprayer's design incorporates: 1. Forty separate and fully ad- justable nozzles to direct the spray in any desired pattern; 2. A choice of power plants— either a 300 cu. in. Ford gasoUne engine or a rugged Hercules 339 cu. in. diesel; 3. A duo-fan system consisting of two 26-in. axial fans which complement each other to control the intake of turbulence-free air in a straight, power packed air stream. Construction features cited in- clude aircraft-type controls which mount on the tractor to faciUtate spraying operations. Less mainte- nance is assured by the use of a mixing basket, agitator blades, and pump impeller shaft all made of stainless steel. Corrosion is further averted by the use of aluminum filler hole hardware. Operating and dimensional data of the sprayer is given in a handy table of specifications. Copies of the four-page bulletin describing the DF-525 are available by writing to Ampulco/Hardie, a division of Universal American Corp., 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19129. 0 PERX LIQUID COFFEE LIGHTENER IN CANS BY CCC Perx, Mitchell Foods liquid cof- fee lightener, has gone into regional test marketing in one quart 307 x 710 cans produced by Continental Can Company, making it one of the first acceptable canned products for institutional use. According to Frank Mitchell, president of the Fredonia, New York firm, "It was found that this type of can gave us the best preser- vation for our fluid product." The new canned Perx is identical to Mitchell's frozen product in both appearance and taste, but is totally unlike any previously canned prod- uct—dairy or non-dairy. "The first aseptically canned cof- fee lightener, processed in a revolu- tionary new manner, Perx is heated, cooled and instantly homogenized in no more than AVi seconds," Mr. Mitchell said. "The product is then instantly cooled and filled under vacuum," he added. In the new container, Perx re- quires no refrigeration until opened at which time it is ready for instant use. The new Hquid coffee Ughtener is available 12 quarts to a case. Further information on the new package may be obtained by writing to the Metal Operations Group, Continental Can Company, 633 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017. 25 NEW JERSEY MEETING Continued from Page 18 serve on this important body. A motion made by Walter Fort and unanimously passed instructed the Secretary to record in the minutes the grateful acknowledgement of many years of dedicated service rendered by Ed Lipman in repre- senting the American Cranberry Growers' Association in the State Agricultural Convention. Tom Darlington was unanimously elected to succeed Ed Lipman as the Association's delegate to this convention. Clint Macauley warned growers that the state's appetite for more cranberry property for the Green Acres Program may not yet be satisfied. He showed copies of plans in which his property was included in a proposed recreation develop- ment although he has not even been consulted. Macauley recalled that Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development, Robert Roe, had promised cranberry grow- ers several years ago that he would not acquire any more cranberry land without the grower's consent. Despite this, Macauley contended that cranberry growers are still being harassed. Garfield De Marco allayed these fears of further acquisition of cranberry land by the State. He reviewed legislation being prepared which will preclude this possibihty. One bill would prohibit the State's acquiring land without the town- ship's approval if twenty per cent or more of the land within the township is already pubUcly owned. Since this is a condition which aheady pertains to ahnost all of the townships in which cranberry properties are located, the passage of the bill would virtually eliminate the possibihty of the State's take- over of more cranberry land. Passage of the bill is almost certain. The Frost Committee thanked the membership for donation of a windmaster for use on frost calls. This electronic instrument is now located at the Cranberry and Blue- berry Laboratory. It is a precision instrument which continuously shows wind direction and velocity. A question and answer period was conducted on the amendment to the marketing order. Answers were given by members of the committee Walter Fort, Joe Pahner and Garfield De Marco. President Earl Kershner ap- pointed the following coimnittee tc arrange for the Centennial of the American Cranberry Growers' As- sociation which will be observed in 1969: WiUiam S. Haines, Tom Dar- lington, Ed Lipman, Walter Fort. CUnton Macauley and Phil Marucci. Election of officers produced the following: President, Ernest Cutts Jr.; First Vice President, Garfield De Marco; Second Vice President. Robert Goodrich; Secretary, Phi] Marucci; Treasurer, Paul Eck. <•:•: MOULTON SOLID SET IRRIGATION SYSTEM Irriga tion .... Frost. . . . Cooling Con trols Complete Systems Available or Tailored to your Needs. This type of irrigation system is becoming very popular. It is highly recommended for use in the production of cranberries. In addition to the irrigation advantages it offers frost pro- tection and crop cooling. The addition of automatic controls (available from Moulton) will assure protection for your crops even while you are sleeping. Famous Moulton Quick Coupler Solid Set Systems We have been designing and manufacturing irrigation equipment for over one quarter century. COMPLETE SYSTEMS -pumping units, pumps, power units, sprinklers. Aluminum or steel fittings made to order. Write or call for literature and details. Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 26 :\ i: II HONEY ALMOND CRANBERRY COOLER (Makes 4 servings) 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled % cup honey Vz teaspoon almond extract Crushed ice Mint sprigs Combine cranberry juice, honey, and almond extract; mix well. Fill four glasses partially full of crushed ice and add cranberry juice mixture. Garnish with mint sprigs. Mountaineers are noted for their longevity. A newspaperman from an eastern dty was traveling through a backwoods area when he saw a wrinkled, bent, old man rocking on his porch. Thinking that perhaps there might be a good story here, he stopped to talk with the old man. "Sir, I'd like to know your secret for long life?" he said. "Well," rephed the old man, "I drink a gallon of whiskey and smoke 25 cigars each day, and go dancing every night," replied the old man. "Remarkable," said the re- porter, "and exactly how old are you?" The reply was: "Twenty - seven years old." CRANBERRY BANANA BOUNCE (Makes 4 servings) 2 small banimas, mashed( about 1 cup) 1 pint lemon sherbet 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled I Combine bananas and sher- )et; beat with rotary beater )r blend in blender until mix- ire is smooth. Place mixture I'n 4 tall glasses and fill each dth cranberry juice. Stir lightly. lerve garnished wdth banana slices and fresh or frozen cran- )erries arranged on toothpicks, desired. jest iop (un! The teen-age boys on the corner enjoyed offering little Tommy a choice of a nickel or dime, and he inevitably chose the larger coin — the nickel. He usually went to the corner store and spent it on candy. "You're not that dumb." the storekeeper said one day. "You know the smaller coin is worth more than the bigger one." "Course I do," Tomy replied, "But the first time I take the smaller one I'd be killing a good thing." CRANBERRY-CELERY RELISH (Makes 3 cups) 1 pound (4 cups) fresh cran- berries, chopped or coarsely ground Vz cup thinly sHced celery % cup finely chopped onion 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar ( optional ) Combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill until serving time. CRANBERRY BAKED CORNISH HENS (Makes 6 servings) 3 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup water V^ cup frozen concentrated orange juice 1% cups sugar ¥4 cup butter or margarine 2 teaspoons grated orange rind Pinch of poultry seasoning 6 Cornish game hens Salt and pepper Combine cranberries, water and orange juice concentrate in saucepan; cook over medium heat until cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, butter, orange rind and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle hens inside and out with salt and pepper. Truss and place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast according to package directions. About 30 minutes before hens are done, brush liberally with cran- berry mixture. Continue to baste with cranberry mixture every 5 minutes until hens are done. 21 REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 9 Service that the frost is deeper over the entire State than it was two weeks ago. The greatest increase was in southern Wisconsin where milder temperatures in the two weeks previous to February 9, 1968 limited the frost penetration to only a few inches. The period ending February 23, 1968, increased frost depth in this area anywhere from 4 to 18 inches. In the northernmost counties the frost continued to go down but the everage increase was less as they did have some snow cover. Presently there are two areas of the State where the average frost depth is more than 50 inches. This is under a sod cover, but where the soil is exposed or under roads the penetration may be more than 6 feet. One of the deep areas is in southern Wood and Portage Coun- ties and northern Adams and Wau- shara Counties. The second area is centered around Barron County. Some of the deepest penetrations reported were Spooner, 66 inches; Barron, New Richmond, Superior, Kewaunee and Almond, 60 inches; Westfield, 56 inches; Menomonee, Durand, Chippewa Falls and Coloma, 54 inches; Mauston, 53 inches; and Waupaca and Plainfield, 50 inches. The average depth for the State is 35 inches, a 9 inch increase in the past two weeks and 19 inches more than a year ago. The present frost penetration continues to be deeper than in any year since this report was begun in 1962. Snow cover in the State on February 23, 1968 was limited to the northernmost counties. A year ago the northern half of the State had at least a 20-inch snow cover and the southern half about 10 inches. In contrast to the damp and mild period of late January and early February, the weather since the last survey of February 9 turned very sunny, dry and cold. All areas of the State received nearly 90 percent of the possible sunshine with cold nights and pleasant days. Only the days of February 16-17 were uncomfortably windy and cold. Precipitation was very light and restricted mostly to snow flurries in the vicinity of the Great Lakes. One area of light snow crossed the State after the survey date on February 25-26. Snowfall amounts continue to run way behind the amounts expected by this time of the year, and no general snowstorm has af- fected the State so far this season. HAIL INSURANCE FOR WISCONSIN CRANBERRIES Insure your 1968 income now FULL COVERAGE /low COST /PROMPT SERVICE Ask about our Deferred Premium Plan CALL OUR LOCAL AGENT OR WRITE RURAL INSURANCE COMPANIES 801 W. BADGER ROAD • MADISON 53713 Wisconsin had some quite war weather in the first part of March but by the week of March 12 it hai turned cold again, which is norma for this time of year. It has been a very good winter foi sanding, and a lot of it has beei done. I CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN 28 serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEARLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1967 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworlhy B.S. & M.S. University of Wisconsin Cranberry Consultant Fees Reasonable EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN 1 I DANA i: S MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. >_ Wis. Rapids, Wis. MFG. of: SPRAY BOOMS GRASS CLIPPERS FERTILIZER SPREADERS Getsinger Retracto Tooth Pickers Dryers DISTR. of: VEE BELTS and PULLEYS ? SPROCKETS and BEARINGS > ROLLER CHAINS S ;■ CONVEYOR BELTING J C STEEL V . OUR PRODUCTS Strained Cranberry Sauce Vv'hole Cranberry Sauce Cransweets Diced Cransweets Cranberry Apple Sauce Cranberry-Strawberry Preserves Cranberry-Cherry Preserves Cranberry-Pineapple Preserves Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves Cranberry-Rhubarb Preserves Cranberry-Gooseberry Preserves Spiced Cranberries Cranberry Chilli Sauce Cranberry Bar-B-Q Sauce Cranberry Orange Relish Cianberry Vinegar Cranberry Juice Cran-Beri Cran-Vari Cran-Puri Cranberry Puree Cran-Bake Sliced and Whole Maraschino Cranberries Consumer Size and Bulk Fresh Cranberries Cranberry Products, inc. EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN V\/hen '°" WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 I I\l_l1ul I STCCKBRIDGE Some cranberries have a| better future than others* Some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to mar- ket and no one ever hears of them* Some years they fetch a pretty good price. And other years ...well, that^s agriculture for you. But, some cranberries get picked and packed and sent to market with Ocean Spray labels on them. They get their pictures taken. They get talked about in magazines and newspapers. And on TV and radio from coast to coast. Over the years, they've fetched a better price for their growers than any other cranberry. Every year, people buy more of them than all other cranberries combined. Because, every year, Ocean Spray does more things with more cranberries than anybody else. Ocean spray. Massachuset:t:s NexA/ Jersey \A/isconsin Oregon \A/ashingt:an Canada I & OUIL OUItLlMOtO LIDKMKT APRIL 1968 FRENC CRANBERRIES THE NATIONAL CRANBERRY MAGAZINE A^*.;^'^^ Nitrogen Fertilization and Cranberries Massachusetts Weed Charts A New Cranberry Cutworm 10 12 15 MM?2'^r ' SERIALS SECTION U^J t V CF MASS n'HCHST MASS OI0C3 s: I -^ BIBECTOBY tpp cpanlierry growers -^ Complete Line of Proven Pesticides and Fertilizers for your Bog Needs HARRY T. FISHER, JR. Agric. Chemical Representative Purchase St. Middleboro, Mass. Telephone 947-2133 Eddie'9 Electrical 9hop Electrical Contractors INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL WIRING 40 Years Experience in the Cranberry Industry Tel. 295-0645 WAREHAM, MASS. Electricity — key to progress In industry as well as the home, electricity has been a vital key to progress. It Is now and will continue to be in the future, readily available wherever and whenever it is needed. NEW BEDFORD GAS AND EDISON LIGHT COMPANY PLYMOUTH DIVISION PLYMOUTH, MASS. AN INVESTOR-OWNED, .TAXPAYING UTILITY COMPANY The National Bank of Wareham Conveniencly located for Cranberry Men Funds always available for sound loans Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. EQUIPMENT HAYDEN - SEPARATOR - WAREHAM, MASS. Irrigation Systems PUMPS SEPARATORS - BLOWERS SCREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT DARLINGTON PICKING MACHINES •1 -^ • Cranberries. the y^ar-'round berries with the bounce! ^ The CHARLES W.HARRIS: Company 451 Old Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Mass. Phone 824-5607 AMES Irrigation Systems RAIN BIRD Sprinklers HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH SATISFACTION GUARANTEED CHERRY BILL FAILS TO PASS The House failed this week by a 180-168 vote to pass the cherry marketing order bill (H. R. 4282) under the suspension of the rules procedure, which requires a two- third vote of those present. A letter went to all members of Congress this week from Robert B. Heiney, director of the NCA Gov- ernment-Industry Relations Divi- sion, explaining the canning in- dustry's position on the cherry marketing order bill, and urging support for this position. The cherry marketing order bill would remove the right of processors to vote in a referendum on a cherry marketing order proposal. The Agri- cultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 was amended in 1961 to authorize a marketing order for cherries, cranberries and apples in certain states, but to require a favorable vote by at least 50 percent of the processors as well as at least 66 -2/3 percent of the producers voting in referendum to make an order effective as to any of these commodities. Congress thus adopted a poHcy that marketing orders for processing crops should not be adopted unless processors have the express right to approve or dis- approve a proposed order. This year's U.S. exhibit theme, "Cook- ing and Eating American Style," featured dishes from several areas of the United Slates made with products available in grocery stores throughout Germany. A replica of a New England tavern featured steaming bowls of clam chowder, baked beans, and apple pie with cheese. Shoo- Fly Pie was popular in a Pennsylvania Dutch Inn, while chile con carne was served in a small-scale Pueblo hostelry. For Sale 10 ACRES OF CRANBERRY BOG on Route 6 A in Brewster, Mass. Washburn, Box 157, Harwichport, Mass. Tel. 432-0308 U.S. Foods Make Sales Mileage at Green Week U.S. food products were well received, and American jazz combos. Dixieland bands, country music, aad square dancing were popular attractions during Ger- many's famous Green Week food fair — a traditional January event attracting thousands of German food businessmen daily. Products displayed and marketed from 12 American companies included pop- corn, fruits and juices, poultry specialties, soybean products, and seasonings. An estimated half-million visitors came through the agricultural exhibits of the 23 countries participating, and more than 350,000 visited the American area. The U.S. exhibit was put on by the U.S. Infor- mation Agency in cooperation with FAS. FOR SALE 2 FAIRBANKS-MORSE DIESEL PUMPS 8"-2000 G.P.M., Carriage Mounted Powered by International Harvester 53 H.P. Engine $5500.00 For Both A. F. SMILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. 115 Trenton Street Pawtucket, R. I. 401-726-0110 401-723-7998 40 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. INSURANCE WILLIAM B. PLUMER EDWARD H. LEARNARD HORACE H. SOULE CHARLES M. CUTLER VINCENT M. WILSON JOHN B. CECILL, JR. ROBERT C. BIELASKI NORMAN STOLZ WILLIAM R. PLUMER Serving the People of New England Since 1859 ACTRON "Serving Agriculture thru Electronics" *m©rs©» ha® III Q Our Agtron systems are now Available after two years of rigorous bog testing. The test results were dramatic and proved, that frost losses and damage can be substanti- ally reduced. It is now possible to make your frost problems much less tediouso ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER (Shown measxiring bog temperature under ice) These fine Electronic Systems are on display at our showroom. BATTERY OPERATED ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE ALARM SYSTEM ($59.00 with 30 foot cable) R. F. MORSE & SON Cranberry Highway West Wareham, Mass. 02576 or write AGTRON Cranberry Highway West Wareham. Mass. 02576 Mass. Cranberry Station S Held Notes by IRVING E. DEMORANVILLE extension cranberry specialist Personals Mr. Bert Zuckerman attended the thirst Symposium of Tropical Nematology at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and also at the University of Puerto Rico from March 23 to April 18. This meeting is by invitation only and Bert will be lecturing at both Uni- versities on nematology. Dr. Zuckerman, Kenneth Roche- fort and George Rounsville have a paper pubHshed in the January 1 968 issue oi Plant Disease Reporter. The title is "Control of Fairy Ring Disease of the Cultivated Cran- berry." This is a report on the control of fairy ring using ferbam that is now recommended in our 1968 Insect and Disease Control Chart. Prof. Stan Norton has a new bulletin pubhshed by the Coopera- tive Extension Service, University of Massachusetts. The title is "A Trash Separator for Cranberry Pick- ing Machines." This bulletin des- cribes a unit that is mounted on the picking machine to separate trash from berries while picking. Copies are available upon request. Club Meetings The March series of cranberry meetings were held at Kingston on March 19, Rochester, March 20, and Barnstable, March 21. Dr. Robert Devlin discussed "Results of 1967 Herbicide Program," in which he presented the results of tests using alanap-plus which is being recom- mended for limited use in Massa- chusetts this year. Prof. William Tomlinson's topic was "HigUights of the 1967 Cranberry Insect Sea- son." Bill's talk will be printed in an early issue. Dr. Karl Deubert spoke briefly on "Chemical Studies" Bob Alberghini, secretary-treasurer, and outhned some of his preliminary The Southeastern Massachusetts work on pesticide persistence and breakdown. William Atwood of the A. D. Makepeace Co. talked on "New Labor Legislation" including the minimum wage law. Richard Pratt and WiUiam Annable of the Soil Conservation Service discussed "Cur- rent S. C. S. Sprinkler Regulations." The author gave "Casoron Studies and Fertilizer Trials" in which data was presented on the effects of 3 year trials with casoron on yields and berry size as well as the enhance- ment of red color pigments. Ob- servations were made on some ferti- lizer tests also. The clubs elected officers for the new season. The South Shore Club in Kingston elected Alden Alberghini, president, Joe De- Lorenzo, Jr., vice president and ''" Continued on Page 14 Attention Growers ! ! for yonr Spring weed control we offer water white kerosene "GRADE A" metered trucks STODDARD SOLVENT SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY Wareham, Mass. Tel. 295-0093 R. F. MORSE & SON, Inc. Serving Agriculture Heficopter Application Division CHEMAPCO, INC. Cranberry Highway West VVareham, Mass. 295-1553 =3P3a5^J=53:qj35:3J=35=3a3=3«3=53^^ THE NEW BUCKNER 811 FROST FIGHTER FOR MORE DEPENDABLE CRANBERRY PROTECTION Stainless-steel flipper means sure starts; fast rotation. For solid-set irrigation of cranberries, there's nothing like the new Buckner 811 Dual Drive. This l/2-inch head utilizes a new concept in sprinkler design... a stainless steel flipper. This provides a second driving force. . .doubles rota- tion speed, even with nozzles as small as 5/64th- inch and water pressures as low as 30 psi. And it means a sure start every time. Frost protection. The low precipitation 811 Dual Drive is especially effective for frost control. The action provided by the stainless steel flipper breaks up the stream into a fine mist which thor- oughly saturates the air and coats the vines. Pesticide and herbicide application. The 811 Dual Drive has high coefficient of uniformity. You can apply herbicides or pesticides through the system with maximum effectiveness. Establishment of new plantings. Humidity con- trol is the best way to get new cranberry cuttings off to a strong start. The 811 Dual Drive gives you this needed moisture control through uni- form water distribution and fine droplet size. The dependability of the 811 Dual Drive is also the product of the long-life, low maintenance GDG bearing. Impurities in water won't freeze it . . . low water pressure won't prevent rotation. See your Buckner dealer for more facts. He's a real professional when it comes to designing irri- gation systems. (Vuckner SPRINKLER CO. A division of General Sprinkler Corp. P.O. Box 232 • Fresno • Calif. 93708 Please send me more information on sprinkler irrigation and the Buckner 81 1 Dual Drive. 1 farm- acres. I have .acres of cranberry bogs. n Student. Name- Address. State -City- -Zip- Issue of April 1968 / Volume 32 - No. 12 Appreciation "Introducing outselves with this issue, we present for your approval a monthly magazine devoted solely to the best interest of the cranberry industry." And so in May 1936, Lemuel Hall began the first issue of Cranberries Magazine with that introduction to the readers. He earnestly stated the objectives of the magazine and appealed for ideas and criticisms so that the industry could be served by a comprehensive journal. The ideas came, the readers approval met, and for 32 years Cranberries Magazine has been pubUshed each month. The interest and aid from the ranks of the grower and experimenter, the manager and educator alike has been the life blood of this nationwide cranberry journal. In that May is the 32nd anniversary of Cran- berries Magazine, we are sending each subscriber, along with his regular monthly edition, a special reprint of the first edition. It will be an exar ; .opy and we know it will provide much entertaining reading. In this manner, the staff of Cranberries Magazine offers a sincere thank you. A Political Berry The Massachusetts Senate has killed a bill to make cranberry juice the official state drink. It was killed by a standing vote of 8-7 after a short debate on the merits of apple cider versus cranberry juice. The cranberry juice proposal was scoffed at by the State Senator who represents an apple growing district, and thought the cranberry idea was "a rather frivolous approach to a serious matter." A compro- mise was introduced by another Senator who offered "Let's make cranberry juice the official beverage and the apple the official fruit of Massachusetts." When the whole matter was over and the apple cider motion was withdrawn, the cranberry bill was de- feated. What this all proves is not clear. But we all know how well cranberry juice may be mixed with just about anything— except politics, that is. CRANBERRIES THE NA TIONAL CRANBERR Y MA GAZINE - Our 31st Year of Publication - publisher I. STANLEY COBB editor BERNARD A. MARVIN Office: R-55 Summer Street, Kingston, Massachusetts 02360, Post Office Box J. Telephone (617) 585-3604 All correspondence and advertising should be sent to Box J , Kingston. advisors - correspondents Wisconsin VERNON GOLDSWORTHY Eagle River, Wisconsin Oregon FRED HAGELSTEIN Coquille, Oregon Washington AZMI Y. SHAWA Junior Horticulturalist and Extension Agent in Horticulture Long Beach, Washington Massachusetts DR. CHESTER E. CROSS Director Mass. Cranberry Experiment Station East Wareham, Massachusetts New Jersey P. E. MARUCCI New Jersey Cranberry and Blueberry Static New Lisbon, New Jersey CRANBERRIES is published once a month by Comer Publishers at R-55 Summer Street (P.O. Box J), Kingston, Massachusetts. Second Class postage paid at Plymouth, Massachusetts Post Office. Price is 50^ per copy, $4.00 a year in U.S., $5.00 in Canada; aU other countries $6.00 a year. Foreign remittances must equal U.S. funds. Copyright 1968 by Comor Publishers publication COPIES CORPORATION CORP COST COST COUNT CREDIT CR CURRENT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY I I I JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC / ' W i ■ ■ ^ ^ ' '.■■■. ..,.■.■■ , SOMETHING OF THE FU jyp^ -> Jim Misho, left and Paul Morse check the area of their bogs on a series of topographic maps. Jim Misho, left and Paul Morse discuss their latest device which was recently placed on the market. Shown is the electronic thermometer. When the talents of an agricul- turalist and a professional mathe- matician are combined, something different is bound to come about. Take for example Paul Morse, of R. F. Morse and Son, Wareham, Massachusetts and Jim Misho, math- ematician for Raytheon. They are two cranberry growers and bog owners, one having 50 acres and the other three acres, who have an avocation of devising new methods in frost control and warning, com- puterized bog management and automated bog operation. For the past two years they have been working on and testing out a temperature measuring device and an automatic frost warning alarm. Both of these systems are simple and inexpensive. They have been born out of the misery of long cold nights beside bogs waiting for the threatened frost. These units, the first of many ideas, have been tested and are presently on the market. They are now involved with the early stages of a more sophisticated radio controlled frost warning system for larger areas. Their next venture might be a device to measure the dissolved oxygen under the ice. Their greatest problem is to gather all the neces- sary components into a low-cost package, and this takes time. Jim and Paul are concerned aboii i bog management and just as most other growers, they have had their share of problems with "modern technology. They feel that a major step to overcome the particular con- ditions of any bog lies with the implementation of the computei. The many variables of a bog coulil be programmed into a computer. Story and Photographs by Bernard A. Mart Years ago the average farmer had the abihty to be Iris own computer, because methods were fairly simple and constant. However, with the introduction of more and more aids and a sophisticated system of fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers and more advanced cultural practices, problems were brouglit on by the methods employed. Few growers have the necessary time for meticulous recording of important information onto paper. Even if this were done, the com- pihng and correlation of the infor- Continued on Page 23 During one of their frequent meetings, new projects and developments are discussed. 7 John Bean shur-rane solid set bog systems are designed for cranberry growers. They require minimum gallonage. IH" or 2" solid set couplers for use with lightweight, low-cost aluminum tubing— have quick coupling action— wide, flat foot- pads to keep sprinklers upright. Also available; conventional portable systems and Sequa-Matic automatic sequencing sys- tems—now with the valve that has broken the yield barrier . . . the new V-2 Sequa-Matic! For the best crop protection— for frost control, temperature control and moisture control— buy SHUR-RANE by Jol;in Bean. Qive them ^Hiree-way 'T'rdtectioii 1 \ ~ll^ <^ >^ - "ffl^ t FROST CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL ^A SEE YOUR ( ) AUTHORIZED \y SHUR-RANE DISTRIBUTOR FOR MOISTURE CONTROL FURTHER INFORMATION AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT JOHN BEAN ' DIVISION Lansing, Mich. - Orlando, Fla. - San Jose, Calif. SEE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED ■•g US. Po< OH. DISTRIBUTOR MASSACHUSETTS Hayden Separator Company Wareham, Massachusetts Roman R. Skibiski Sunderland, Massachusetts NEW JERSEY C. H. Roberson, Inc. Freehold, New Jersey & Heightstown, N.J. NEW YORK W. E. Haviland, Inc. Highland, New York Tryac Truck A Equipment Riverhead, Long Island, New York NOVA SCOTIA R. W. DeWolfe, Ltd. Wolfville, Nova Scotia RHODE ISLAND (CAPE COD) Tuckahoe Farms, Inc. Slocum, Rhode Island WISCONSIN Reinders Brothers, Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin John D. Roberts Black River Falls, Wisconsin 5 NEW JERSEY TTNiTP Although the month started with extremely cold stormy weather, it was typical of March and ended on a very mild note with temperatures- i^eaching up to 80 degrees. The abnormally warm days more than balanced out the cold ones and the month ended up with an avera; temperature of 43.70 degrees F, which is 2.1 degrees F above normal. The extremes were 8 degrees on March third and 80 degrees on March 20th. The month was rainier than normal. A very heavy rain of 2.53 inches on March 12th and 13th helped to wipe out the accumulated deficiency for 1968 of more than two inches which had occurred in January and February. The total rainfall in 1968 now stands at 9.98 inches compared to the normal of 9.93. The winter of 1967-1968 was more severe than normal. It was consistently cold during January and February with none of the characteristic temporary thaws or mild periods. The absence of snow Farm Credit Service Box 7, Taunton, Mass. 02781 Tel. 617 824-7578 Production Credit Loans Land Bank Mortgages • Office — 362. Route 44 RAYNHAM, MASS. Warren R. Arnold, Manager cover and frequent high winds were conditions unfavorable for plants and much winter damage is ob- servable. Ornamentals such as broad- leafed evergreens and euonymous appear to be browned and desicated. There has been some damage to cranberries along the high edges of bogs where the winter floods do not reach. Bog number five (State Ex- perimental Bogs), which is being kept unflooded all winter, sustained a winter kill of about twelve per cent (as of April third) of the terminal buds of the uprights. This damage seems to be expressing it- self more with the onset of warmer weather; it was only five per cent on February 21st. I WJI$IIIN6TIHI " The cranberry areas of Washing- ton are enjoying quite nice weather for this time of year. Though the total precipitation for the first three months has reached 39.59, the March total of 14.17 gave it a good boost, with 2.26 inches pouring down on the 26th. All in all the growers have been able to finish their pruning and had good weather for applying some herbicides using Casoron+Simazine+2,4-D for early use on purple aster and dog wood. Others are applying their spring Casoron application, and some al- ready using phosphorous and potash for fertihty. We are experiencing some frost periods and most growers are sprinkhng from 35° and lower now. The high for the month came on the 20th with 69° F, the mean high was 53.87°. The coldest period was March 7th a 29° F registered on the ridge with 25 °F at bog level. The mean low was only 40.45°, so though overall the weather is getting warmer we are still having damaging frost.. March 20 the growers of the Grayland and North Beach area met at the new Grayland Grange building with Dr. Folke Johnson, Pathologist from Puyallup who spoke about fungicides and dead spots. Dr. D. Continued on Page 23 CRANBERRY GROWERS NOW IN STOCK! 50,000 ft. Redwood Flume Luiviber 2x4 2x5 2x8 2x10 Square Edge or can be miCHED on order - ALSO- 4x4 4x5 5x5 5x8 and 3x8 Timbers Our complete stock of Redwood is now at our East Freetown yard. Complete milling facilities available. 763-8811 PHONE — — 947-2300 E. W. GOODHUE LUMBER Co., Inc. EAST FREETOWN, MASS. 02717 NITROGEN FERTILIZATION AND CRANBERRIES PART I The commercial production of cranberries occurs on soil and man- agement situations that differ greatly from the conditions found for other agronomic and horticultural crops. The extensive use of water for frost control and the highly acid soils ranging from sands to peats preclude the use of fertilizer programs recom- mended for other crops and cer- tainly prevent the formulation of a single program valid for all growers. A grower must develop a program unique to his operation based on his knowledge of the cranberry plant and the factors controlling nutrient availability. Some factors influencing the availability of nitro- gen to cranberry plants and sug- gestions for the development of a program for optimum use of this nutrient in cranberry production will be discussed. The fertilizer element that should be of most concern to cranberry growers is nitrogen, for, of all elements, it is the most likely to be misused, either as an under or an over supply. Cranberries, like other plants, respond rapidly to nitrogen applications. Available nitrogen may be lost from the soil or replenished by natural processes within the soil over relatively short periods of time. It is the factors affecting nitrogen availability that are so little under- stood and appreciated by growers. In the absence of supplemental fertilizer applications, the nitrogen obtained by a cranberry plant under field conditions may come from three sources; breakdown of soil organic matter (mineralization of nitrate), direct fixation from the atmosphere by certain soil organ- isms, and capture by rainfall of nitrogen compounds in the atmos- phere. 10 The mineralization of organic matter by soil micro-organisms with the release of nitrates for plant absorption is the major source of soil nitrogen supply and one that is not controllable by the grower. However, in general terms, a pre- diction of release rate may be made and certainly an understanding of the influence of environmental con- ditions on release rate may permit a grower to better explain the ob- served response in his marsh. If a soil is low in organic matter, then there is Httle opportunity for nitro- gen release. If the soil is high in organic matter, then the potential for release is great. In both soils, environmental conditions will regu- late the quantity and rate of release. Immediately, then, it becomes ap- parent that the nitrogen fertilizer programs for soils differing greatly in organic matter content must be developed from different premises, i. e., in a sand soil (low organic matter) nearly all the needed nitro- gen must be supplied from artificial sources and in a peat (high in organic matter) the artificial sources need only supplement the relatively high natural soil supply. The nitrogen in undecomposed organic matter is not directly avail- able for absorption by roots of higher plants. It is only through the simplification of this material by soil organisms (nitrifyers) that com- plex nitrogenous materials are con- verted to forms that may be absorbed by roots and again reconstituted into the nitrogenous materials that go to make up the leaves, stems and fruits of a new plant. Because environmental factors exert control over the rate of activity of the micro-organisms in this cycle, tem- perature, moisture, and aeration of the soil will exercise influences on both the rate and total produc- By Malcolm N. Dana Professor of Horticulture Department of Horticulture University of Wisconsin tion of available forms of nitrogen. Of these factors, temperature is the most significant. Micro-organisms, like higher plants, increase their activity as the temperature increases from approximately 40° F to ap- proximately 95° F. Furthermore, the rate of activity approximately doubles with each 18° F increase in temperature; therefore, the rate at 60° F is twice the rate at 40° F and the rate at 80° F is twice the rate at 60° F and 4 times the rate at 40° F. The actual rate attained is influenced by other factors but these figures are illustrative of the generalized situation. On a practical basis this means that during a period of high soil temperatures, available sou nitrogen will be in a relatively greater supply than during a period of low temperatures if other factors for mineralization are favorable. Soil moisture is also a major controUing factor in the rate of nitrate mineralization. The nitrify ing organisms are aerobic, that is, they require oxygen for growth and metabohsm. The oxygen comes froml the air in the open pore spaces of the soil. When a soil is saturated with water, the pore spaces contain no air so the nitrifying organisms are unable to work at full capacity. In cranberry marshes the frequent flooding or irrigation for frost pro- tection maintains saturated soil con-^ ditions for extended periods in thel early part of the growing season which minimizes the nitrate miner- alization rate. While oxygen deficiency reduces nitrate mineralization in a very wet soil, in a very dry soil the organisms are incapable of maximum activity due to the shortage of moisture for their own bodies and for dissolution from the soil complex of substances needed for synthesis into organisms. The best soil moisture conditions for nitrate mineralization occur after the excess moisture of irrigation or rainfall have drained away and be- fore the soil is dry enough to result in wilting of the cranberry plants. In addition to the nitrogen added to the soil from the decomposition of crop and weed residues, a small amount may be fixed directly from the atmosphere by symbiotic and non-symbiotic micro-organisms. The symbiotic types live in close associ- ation with the roots of leguminous plants (beans, clover, peas). They draw food material from the legume plant and in turn provide the legume with nitrogen for growth. Thus, a symbiotic or mutually advantageous system is estabhshed between the legume and the symbiotic bacteria. The non-symbiotic organisms are free-living in the soil and carry on their Ufe processes independently of other plants. They are able to use nitrogen from the air for in- corporation in their tissue proteins. The general absence of leguminous plants in a cranberry marsh elimi- nates the possibility of nitrogen fixation by the symbiotic class of organisms. However, the non-sym- biotic organisms may add small quantities of nitrogen of cranberry soils. Nitrogen fixed by either class of organisms becomes available to cranberry plants only as the organ- isms die and decay and the nitrogen is released by the mineralization process described for organic matter. As a series of biological processes, the rate of activity is controlled by temperature and moisture. A minor source of nitrogen for utilization by higher plants comes from the capture by rainfall of ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds in the atmosphere. This process probably never adds over 5 pounds per acre per year of nitrogen. In the absence of supplemental HAIL INSURANCE FOR WISCONSIN CRANBERRIES Insure your 1968 income now FULL COVERAGE /low COST/ PROMPT SERVICE Ask about our Deferred Premium Plan CALL OUR LOCAL AGENT OR WRITE RURAL INSURANCE COMPANIES 801 W. BADGER ROAD • MADISON 53713 fertilization, the nitrogen available for utilization by the cranberry plant is the difference between the amount supplied by the above des- cribed mechanisms and the amount lost by denitrification, leaching, erosion, and utilization by com- peting vegetation and micro-organ- isms. In addition to the organisms that are causing decay of organic matter with resultant production of avail- able nitrogen (nitrate) tbere are also some organisms that act to further simplify the chemical structure of nitrate and eventually release the nitrogen as a free gas that returns to the atmosphere. These organisms, the denitrifying bacteria, are anaero- bic, that is they grow ui the absence of oxygen. They assume a dominant position in the nitrogen economy in soils that are saturated with water and thus poorly aerated. Like the nitrifying organisms, denitrify ers increase in activity as the tempera- ture increases. Thus, a saturated soil condition in the summer, when soil temperatures are high results in a reduced rate of nitrogen release coupled with a direct loss of avail- able nitrogen through conversion to unusable nitrogen gas. Nitrate nitrogen, the final product of mineralization and tlie form normally absorbed by plants, is readily soluble in water and may be carried away with receding flood waters or may be moved through the soil profile and lost from the root absorbing zone. Because the nitrogen mineralized from organic matter is within the soil and because little mineralization occurs in early spring, it is doubtful that much of this nitrogen is dissolved in, and re- moved by, floods. However, nitrogen fertilizers applied to the soil surface may be dissolved and moved out by any flooding shortly after a fertilizer application. The rate of percolation through the soil and out of the root zone is a function of the drainage rate (pore size) of the soil. CONCLUDED NEXT MONTH 11 1968 Cranberry Insect and Disease Control Chart This chart is intended to furnish general recommen dations. More detailed information may be obtained from the Cranberry Experiment Station, East Warehom, Mossoehusetts. NOTES 1. HOLDING WINTER WATER till May 20 25 concontralps emergence of all insects and controls false armyworm, yellow-headed fireworm and may control or reduce fruitworm. Favors cutworm infestation. 2. REFLOODLNG a. Almut May 18 for 10 hours, controls false armyworm and blossom worm. h. \hout June l and 12 for 10 hours controls green spanuorm, small black- headed fireworm, spoiled and black cutworms and jrmvuorm, but is likely lo INCREASE I RlIT ROTS and HEDtfCE THE CROP. c. About May 12 and holding to July 15-20 kills all insects but nith the loss of the crop. d. Sept. 15-26. Floodinfi for 6 days every third year during this period discourages girdler and blossom worm. 3. Insecticide sprays may be applied by aircraft, ground rig, or sprinkler. To minimize contamination of streams and ponds hold bog drainage as long as possible after applying any pesticide. 4. CONCENTRATE SI'RAYS ni^iy injure new growth, bloom and small berries, particularly in hot humid weather. Flowable formulations or those with XYLENE type solvents are preferred because they cause less injury. 5. FUNGICIDE CONCENTRATES. Pre-mix with small amount of water until a smooth suspension is obtained before final dilution. Use immediately. B. FUNGICIDES and COLOR. It may be necessary to delay harvest to obtain acceptable color when maneb is used. 7. SANDING and FERTILIZING. Provided blunt-nosed leafbopper is con- trolled, frequent resanding and fertilizing hel[»s reclaim bogs infected with false blossom. Regular uniform sanding helps check girdler and tipworm. 8. INSECT NET. If 50 sweeps gather 9 cutworms, gypsy moth caterpillars or weevils, 36 spanworms, or 3 blunt-oosed leafboppers treatment is necessary. Make weevil counts when it is calm, warm and sunny. GRUB CO.NTROL. Rates of application. (May also control tipworm, girdler and cranberry weevil in year of application K Amount of concentrate per acre to give: 5 lbs. 10 lbs. .Amount of Granular Aldrin or Dieldrin to give: 5 lbs. 10 lbs. Aldrin E.C. containing 2 lbs. per cjl. 10 qts. 20 qts. 12': gal.) (S gal.) Dieldrin E.C. containing 1.5 lbs. per gal. 13'4 qts. 26': qts. (3Z/sgal.)(6 4/sgaL) 5% Aldrin or Dieldrin 10", ,\ldrin or Dieldrin 100 lbs. 200 lbs 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Pesticides may deteriorate in storage. It is usually not ad\-lsable to use held-over chemicals. Always follow regulations of the Pesticide Board when disposing of unused chemicals and empty containers. MAXIMUM ACTUAL TOXICANT per acre and timing of last application. Aldrin 0.25 lbs 21 days before hardest Aldrin 10 lbs. when no fruit present Carbaryl (Sevin) 3 lbs. spray, 4 lbs. dust one day before harvest DDT 6 lbs. 35 days before harvest Dieldrin 1.25 lbs, 21 days before harvest Dieldrin 10 lbs when no fruit present Ferbam 11.4 lbs 28 Hays after mid-bloom Guthion 1 lb 21 days before harvest .Malathion 2.5 lbs 3 days before harvest Maneb 7.5 lbs 28 days after midbloom Parathion 0.8 lbs 15 days before harvest Parathioo 1 lb 30 days before harvest Timing Pests Rrconiiiien(Ialioii'est Apply 9 lbs. 76( FERBAM or 7 lbs J>J>XflAg.P-P-0.0.P.fl-fl-P-fl-lUA april 1943 The Winter is ending with an average temperature not far from normal, even, though there has been a number of cold spells. It was December alone which kept the temperature average for the Winter down substantially. The bogs in general have come through the win- ter about normally, even though , it isn't the Winter average tempera- • ture on cranberry vines which counts, but the extreme lows which could do damage in only a few hours. If there was not adequate Winter coverage from either snow or ice in the early December cold there would have been severe Winter kill. There is no intention on Cape Cod, as far as can be ascertained, to keep the Cape bogs under water because of the labor shortage. The individual acreage for one thing is small and not many growers could hold their bogs under without losing their entire year's production, but more primarily there is the urgent demand by our country for all the food, including cranberries, which can be raised. The growers will take the gamble getting the labor some- how during the season and when harvest time comes they will be out to produce all of their crop they can. There was Httle sanding in Wis- consin during the Winter because the snow was too deep and on some of the marshes no flood was put on at all because of the snow, de- pendance being placed upon the heavy snow to provide protection. The New Jersey bogs will soon be coming out of the Winter floods of a Winter in which there were long periods of below-freezing weather which made ice available for protection and sanding. While there was plenty of below-freezing weather and cold there was no -20 which would have injured the blue- berry crop. So busy is Joseph T. Brown, County Agent for Plymouth County, that he says he is becoming a stranger to his wife, as he has so httle time at home. The day he furnished this information about war work, he said he hadn't had an evening at home for the past four or five days (but was planning to sneak in that evening at home, if he could). For it seems that all the war jobs of a county agent, as outlined by Mr. Thomlin son, apply equally to Mr. Brown, and in fact he seemed to think of a few little duties that the former failed to mention. Be- tween the two of them it is certain that a county agent in time of total war, 1943, is one of the most vital and hard-pressed soldiers on the home front. This month, in general, the waters of the winter flood will go gurgling down the stream, setting the stage for the second act of "Cranberry Growing in World War II." And, as in most dramas, the introductory part of the play is over and the more serious business is at hand. The action in this second act will be more intense and will require even more stamina. From all the cran- berry districts comes word that the labor situation will be more critical than last year, bad as that was, particularly in a few definite locali- ties. Equipment won't be any more plentiful, insecticides and fertilizers are controlled. But we have yet to hear any real complaining on the part of the average cranberry grower. CHOICE OF IRRIGATION ABC UTILITY W. R. AMES CO. Dept.CR-l 4511 E. Osborne Ave., Tampa, Florida 1001 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, Calif. Western Pickers Sales, Parts and Repairs Authorized Agent ORDER NOW J. E. BRALEY & SON MACHINE SHOP 78 Gibbs Avenue Wareham, Mass. HAVE YOUR REPAIRS DONE NOW 19 j^^^eAmepif' NOW . . . you CAN SAVE MONEY & TIME WITH LARCHMON1 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE CRANBERRY INDUSTRY. LOOK . . . Larchmonts' new 5 way coupling elim- inates the use of many adaptors, bushings, nipples, etc. SAVE . . . time and money in hooking up in the Spring and breaking down in the Fall. You would be amazed at the savings in dollars with your original purchase. NOTE: The laterals may be several sizes. Notice 1" going to left, and 2" going to the right. You may install Larchmont 5-way couplings to your presest system. WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING: REYNOLDS ALUMINUM PIPE COUPLERS FiniNGS SPRINKLERS ACCESSORIES RAIN BIRD BUCKNER PUMPS GORMAN RUPP HALE FAIRBANKS-MORSE INGERSOLL RAND WORTHINGTON FREE ESTIMATES!!!!! it costs you nothing to find out about THIS MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR CRANBERRY IRRIGATION NEEDS. SPECIAL ***** SELF-PRIMING PUMPS FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS SELF CLEANING ROTARY STRAINERS LP. GAS OR DIESEL ENGINE 1 H.P. - 1000 H. P. CONTACT BILL STEARNS 99 WARREN AVENUE PLYMOUTH, MASS. CONTACT LARCHMONT ENGINEERING PHIL TROPEANO LEXINGTON, MASS. LARCHMONT ENGINEERING LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS 02173 20 CRANBERRY PIE Pastry for double-crust Q-inch pie 4 cups fresh cranberries IVz cups light brown sugar, firmly packed 4 tablespoons Hght molasses Vz teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter V4 teaspoon salt Wash cranberries and cut in halves (or chop coarsely). Line 9-inch pie pan with half of pas- try. Fill shell with cranberries and brown sugar. Dust with cinnamon and salt. Spoon mo- lasses over all. Dot with butter. Cover with remauiing pastry. Cut vents for steam. Bake pie ten minutes in preheated 425 degree oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue bak- ing for about 1 hour. Serve with vanilla ice cream. CRANBERRY ICE 1 1-pound can jellied cranberry sauce 1 7-ounce bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage Beat the cranberry sauce till smooth. Resting bottle on rim of bowl, slowly pour in lemon- hme carbonated beverage. Mix gently Math up and down mo- tion. Pour mixture into 1-quart freezer tray. Freeze till firm. Break into chunks with wooden spoon and place in a chilled bowl. Beat till fluffy. Return to freezer tray and freeze tiU firm. Makes 1 quart. Just at twilight the vacation- ing husband and wiie parked their trailer after a 400 mile drive. Then the wofe said, with some hesitation: "Honey, re- member that flat rock we used for a doorstep at last night's stop?" I remember . . . Why?" ''Well . . I hid the door key under it." jest fop fun! If the moon isn't made of green cheese, how come there's such a rat race to see who gets to ;it first? A child is something halfway between an adult and a tele- vision set. There's one thing you can say for the men in charge of our government — they're run- ning it like nobody's business. PEANUT & CRANBERRY RELISH 1 cup cranberries Vs cup sugar V4 cup chopped peanuts Vk tsp. salt 1 small orange 1 small apple Put cranberries through food chopper and mix with sugar. Cut the orange and apple into quarters, remove seeds and put through chopper. Combine nuts with all ingredients. Makes 1% cups. HAM LEFTOVER If you decide to have ham for the Holidays instead of the usual turkey, this is a good way to use the leftovers. 4 cups cubed cooked ham 3 tablespoons butter Vz cup water Vz cup sugar % cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons grated orange rind Salt and pepper to taste Lightly brown ham in butter. Bring sugar and water to boil, covered 15 minutes. Add grated orange rind and seasoning. Combine ham and cranberry sauce in baking dish and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Add Vz cup fresh cranberries and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer. Good with candied yams, green bean salad (beans and onions mixed with French salad dressing) and hot corn- bread sticks. Serves 6, made in oblong casserole. 21 I WISCONSIN Canada, on the West Coast and in problem. The sales of fresh fruit Wisconsin; but after this year, there are falling every year, and the sales jyU will be little market for cranberries of sauce are not increasing to any •, for planting stock. extent. trnrp Cranberry sauce sales have been about normal for Easter, but cock- Budding in Northern Wisconsin tail has been going extremely well, is not too good on many marshes Without the consumption of cran- so I do not look for growers with berry cocktail, the cranberry in- poor budding to have even an dustry would really have a serious average crop. We have had extremely warm weather and a very early spring and quite a few growers are already pre- paring land for planting and some planting has already been done. Just how much planting will eventu- ally be accomplished I do not know, but it will surely be the most acreage that Wisconsin has ever planted in the spring and may go as much as 1200 or 1500 acres, if everybody's plans work out satisfactorily. There is quite a little damage on 10 or 12 marshes in the central part of the state from winter kill, because they had no water to reflow when the vines came out during the winter and early spring. The injured vines will naturally have no fruit and will curtail Wisconsin 's produc- tion this year. In addition quite a little acreage will be mowed for vines for planting, which will further reduce Wisconsin's prospects for cranberries in 1968. Lloyd Wolfe bought the Clair Habelman property at Tomah. This was an independent grower. One of the few independent growers in Wisconsin, and now they will, of course, be with Ocean Spray. Lloyd Wolfe is the manager for Ocean Spray in Wisconsin. Dale Johnson, who is in charge of Ocean Spray's fresh fruit sales in Wisconsin, bought the William Huffman marsh at Wisconsin Rapids. They formerly sold their product through Dean Foods, so this will make another marsh for Ocean Spray. Thunder Lake now has Stevens vines for shipment to growers in BARK RIVER CULVERT and EQUIPMENT Co. ESCANABA. MICH.— EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — MADISON, WIS. IRONWOOD, MICH. — GREEN BAY, WIS. — MILWAUKEE, WIS. INTERNATIONAL CRAWLER TRACTORS & POWER UNITS CORRUGATED METAL CULVERT PIPE DROP INLETS AND GATES Galvanized — Bituminous Coafed — Aluminum iinlil men isff & lie! rec! crit lofi W jliei 0 (Sso) Kerosene Solvent ESSOTANE PROPANE GAS PROPANE CARBURETION Spraying Equipment ||||| installed - serviced BULK and CYLINDER GAS SERVICE AcnadWTt^^ INC. JOSEPH BALBONI & SONS Telephones 62 MAIN STREET 585-4541 — 585-2604 KINGSTON, MASS. 22 SOMETHING OF THE FUTURE Continued from Page 7 mation into a usable pattern is unlikely. The computer with its memory banks is thinking daily and is feeding back information. When exact units, measurements or dates are needed, the computer has instant recall. There would be no delay in critical events, and no consequences of doing something one year which would affect production five years hence. This, then, would be only the beginning for two interested growers. Their ideas are complex and based on the future. Although not gazing into any crystal ball, they feel their methods are practical and valid. They feel it will be only a matter of time. Meanwhile, they continue to think, formulate and invent. Far fetched and out of tune? Not really. WKIMeiH WISCINSIN REGIONAL NEWS NOTES Continued from Page 9 Boone, Pathologist from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, now on sabati- cal leave at the University of Wash- ington, also attended the meeting and spoke to the gathering of about fifty people. These two will also speak to the Long Beach Cranberry Club April 19th, a change in the regular meeting date of the second Friday of each month due to the Easter hoUday. Some Frost Still Around The surface of the ground has thawed at least 7 inches over the entire State. However, the deep penetration of the frost this winter is reflected by the amount of frost still underneath the thawed ground. According to funeral directors and cemetery caretakers reporting to the Wisconsin Statistical Reporting Ser- vice, up to 40 inches of frost can be found in some locations, but the southern third of the State is con- sidered frost free. Frost can be found but it will be in shaded or sheltered locations. 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Wisconsin representative: STUART PEDERSEN Box 38 Warrens, Wisconsin Phone: 112-715-247-5321 xW MOULTON IRRIGATION COMPANY SOMERSET, WISCONSIN 54025 23 WISCONSIN NOTES Continued from Page 23 the lighter type soils to do some field work but underneath there was 1 to 12 inches of frost. The northern part of the State had only 7 to 12 inches of thawed ground and there was probably 13 to 24 inches or more of frost underneath. Not quite enough ground has thawed there so that much field work can be done. Nighttime temperatures in the north remain near the freezing point which slows thawing. More frost was in the ground on April 5 th of this year than last year when almost the entire State was frost free. There is less frost this year, however, than we had in 1965 when the average frost penetration for the State was 29 inches and it was not until mid-April that the frost was out. Weather Summary Helped by the continued lack of snow cover over the upper midwest, the increasing powerful sunshine caused temperatures to rise much above normal in Wisconsin during the period March 8-22. Afternoon temperatures near 60 degrees or above, occurred in many areas daily from the 15th through the 19th. A brief relapse to colder temperatures occurred at the end of the period, but rapid warming returned on the 24th when skies cleared and the northerly winds subsided. The first good rain of the year fell in showers and thunderstorms on the 18th and 19th. The heaviest amounts of 1 to 1/4 inches were reported in dry northwestern areas. Elsewhere amounts generally ranged between Vi to ^A inch, except slightly less in the extreme eastern counties. Some snow fell locally on the higher land bordering Lake Superior in Iron and Ashland Counties on the 21st and 22nd with Gurney measur- ing about 10 inches of new snow. Light flurries also dusted the ex- treme southeast corner of the state on the 22nd. These flurries were the fringe effect of still another heavy snowstorm which passed well south and east of Wisconsin Temperatures averaged much above normal during the last week of March and the first of April. Afternoon temperatures in the 70's were common over much of the State daily from the 25 th through the 31st. Cooler weather prevailed during the remaining days of the period. Precipitation was mostly of the showery type with thunderstorms occurring on several days. Heaviest rains fell on March 27th and April 3rd. The 2-weekly totals were quite evenly distributed with most areas receiving between % and P^ inches. A small tornado accompanied the thunderstorms on March 27th in Trempealeau County, and strong winds were corrmion with some scattered showers crossing the State during the evening of April 7th. Snow and sleet fell in the extreme northern counties on the 4th as a deep low from the plains moved eastward across the State. Cranberry Products, Inc. We nov/ have two gift stores to furnish you with a wide selection of cranberry items. These include cran- berry soap, cranberry and blueberry jewelry, and cranberry candy, as well as our cranberry jams and jel- lies. Do not forget our gift boxes for all occasions. Two Locations— Eagle River and Woodruff, Wisconsin CORRUGATED CULVERT PIPE and FLOW GATES Aluminum — Galvenizcd Asphalt Coated Felker Bros. Mfg. Co. MARSHFIELD WISCONSIN Area 715 384-3121 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PUMPS HIGH CAPACITY WELLS IRRIGATION SERVICE STEVENS POINT WISCONSIN 24 serving the WISCONSIN growers FOR SALE SEAKLES JUMBO HOWES, McFARLIN Vines for delivery in 1968 $200 Ton F.O.B. Ben Lears $750 Ton Stevens $1000 Ton INTERESTED IN PURCHASING WISCONSIN CRANBERRY PROPERTIES Vernon Goldsworthy B.S. & M.S. 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EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN when You »* WISCONSIN HEADQUARTERS FOR INSECTICIDES — FUNGICIDES HERBICIDES DUSTS — WETTABLE POWDERS — EMULSIONS PARATHION — MALATHION FERBAM — SIMAZINE DITHANE M-22 (Maneb) WEED RHAP 20 SEVIN Hopkins Agricultural Chemical Co. p. O. BOX 584 MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53701 Phone: Area Code 608 257-1019 ^u may be raising a future television star If you're an Ocean Spray grower, you're raising some pretty famous berries. Or they will be as soon as we get our hands on them. They're going to be photographed and written up in magazines and newspapers. They're going to be talked about on radio. And millions of people are going to see them on television. Not just here and there. Coast to coast. Not just now and then. \ear round. It's this kind of consistent Ocean Spray advertising that's gotten more people to buy more cranberries than ever before. More of your cranberries. Of course, if you re not an Ocean Spray grower, you may never get to see your berries on television. ^^- Ocean spray. ;^-----y»-~-jVN; I 70