Experiment Station Record, Volume 57, July-December, 1927 Page: 40
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40 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD [Vol. 57
longer or shorter ones. Preliminary results obtained in 1924 showed the yield
of canes to be approximately proportional to the number of buds left at pruning.
Variety tests with native and vinifera grapes are reported.
Experiments with runner plants of Howard 17 and Joe strawberries showed
favorable results from spacing in the case of Howard 17, a variety in which
practically all runner plants in the spaced plat were productive, and negative
results in the case of Joe, a variety with many unfruitful runner plants. Meritorious
new fruits are described, and blooming dates given for apples and
peaches at various points in New Jersey.
The results of fertilizer studies with tomatoes, carrots, celery, asparagus, and
cantaloupes, are reported in detail by L. G. Schermerhorn and H. F. Huber.
Cantaloupes started in veneer bands under glass reached maturity two weeks
ahead of field-sown seed. Data are also presented upon the effect of nitrate
of soda upon peppers, sweet corn, and tomatoes. As reported by Huber, the
Virginia Savoy spinach was more resistant to mosaic and adverse winter
weather than any other commercial variety. Of nine varieties sown in August
the Giant Thick Leaf was most productive. Results of fertilizer tests with
fall spinach indicated the advisability of applying all of the fertilizer before
planting and using a high nitrogen mixture. Studies with spring cauliflower
showed the value of supplementing manure with commercial fertilizer and the
advisability of applying supplemental fertilizer during the growth period. Similar
results were secured with lettuce. Of various forms of nitrogen tested for
lettuce, nitrate of soda used alone gave inferior results, but when combined with
blood or fish meal as a mixed fertilizer gave excellent yields. Bone meal alone
and nitrogen alone gave unfavorable results.
[Paper mulch studies with vegetables], R. MUTZEK (Gartenuelt, 30 (1926),
No. 52, pp. 814-816, figs. 2).-Records taken in an experimental garden near
Dresden, Germany, upon the growth and productivity of tomatoes, lettuce, and
beans mulched with paper and upon comparable checks showed a much more
rapid and greater development in the paper mulched plats, more than sufficient
to offset the cost.
The quality of vegetable seed sold in packets in Connecticut, E. M. STODDARD
and A. D. McDoNNELL (Connecticut State Sta. Bul. 283 (1927), pp. 99--10,
fig. 1).-This comprises tabulated data upon the results of germination tests of
vegetable seeds purchased in the open markets in 1925 and 1928. No discussion
is presented.
Okra, J. G. WOODROOF ET AL. (Georgia Sta. But. 145 (1927), pp. 164-185,
figs. 8).-Following a brief description of the plant and flower, general information
is offered upon cultural requirements, harvesting, yields, varieties, utilization,
and the control of pests. The results of analyses made by the department
of chemistry of edible pods of four varieties are included.
Observations upon the germination of okra seed indicated the advisability
of soaking for about 48 hours prior to planting. None of several chemicals used
for treating seed, including bichloride of mercury, Bordeaux mixture, copper
carbonate, and various organic mercury compounds, was superior to water, nor
did any of the chemicals cause injury, even though the treatment was continued
for 24 hours. Freezing in a moist environment for 3 hours did not materially
affect germination.
A section devoted to experiments in feeding okra to dairy cows is noted on
page 73.
Onion growing in Utah, A. L. WILSON (Utah Sta. Circ. 64 (1927), pp. 32,
figs. 2).-Herein is presented general information upon the onion-growing
industry in Utah from the viewpoint of market onions and also the production
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United States. Office of Experiment Stations. Experiment Station Record, Volume 57, July-December, 1927, book, 1928; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5099/m1/57/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.