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VOL. LXI; DEC 14 1906 ^~> INDIANAPOLIS, DECEMBER 15, 1906 NO. 50 $$ovticnltnve. Indiana State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting. The State Horticultural Society opened in room 12 State House on Wednesday at 1:30 p. m., with one of the largest gatherings of fruit growers we have ever seen at lhe annual meeting. — President's Address. — "Another seed time and harvest are past and we are met to recount our successes and failures, to learn the lessons taught by each, and to devise means for the advancement of the horticultural interests of our State. The policy of this Society has always been progressive, bnt in recent years there has been an awakening which augurs well for fruit growers in Indiana. In our efforts to interest more people in the cause, a few years ago we established a Horticultural Committee with one member from each cogressional district, which has resulted in a very gratifying increase in our membership. We have united with us the Potato Growers' Association, and have broadened the scope of our programs to emihrace a greater variety of subjects. We have increased the efficiency of our ■work hy kppptn^ th-. oiBce 'twf the secretary open to the public every working day in the year, aud making an effort to better advertise the horticultural possibilities of our State. In our experimental orchard we are testing new varieties of fruit as they appear, in comparison with established varieties and are making a series of experiments in crossing and hybridizing with a view to creating new and improved varieties; we do not expect great results from this at once, but if continued under intelligent management by this Society, we may confidently expect results in time that will be well worth the effort and which will stand a lasting monument to the Indiana Horticultural Society. We made the experiment last season of giving practical demonstrations of the principles of fruit growing at different points in the State. With an up-to-date equipment and skilled men in charge of the work, it was au unequalled success and at once met with popular favor. In my opinion there is nothing which we have undertaken that will accomplish as much good as the continuation of this demonstration work, and I urge that it be continued as far as practicable. The year's work, with a few exceptions, has been a satisfactory one to the fruit growers of our State. Severe drouths in the spring damaged small fruits and vegetables in the southern parts of the State, and a severe freeze in October damaged much fruit and many trees in the northern part. The yield of tree fruits was probably above the average throughout the state; apples were exceptionally good in the northern and southern portions. The August brood of codlin moth was unusually numerous and lessened the crop of market fruit very materially. This emphasizes the necessity for spraying for this brood and is a lesson by which we should profit. By far the greatest menace to the fruit industry in Indiana is the alarming increase of the San Jose scale. This pest was first recognized in the State in a few of the southern counties about ten years ago, and in this comparatively short time kas spread, until now it is to be found in nearly every county in the State. This is truly an alarming condition" which calls ediate action, and I appeal to the Society to take some action at this session, looking to the control of this most dangerous pest. Our inspection law, while it gives authority, does not provide means for orchard work. I therefore recommend that our legislative committee make an earnest effort to secure an appropriation of a sufficient amount to successfully check the increase of 'this scale in our orchards, towns and cities. For a number of years we have recommended the enactment of a uniform package law, without result. I renew this recommendation and urge our legislative committee to give it serious consideration, and if possible secure the enactment of State, by Prof. W. II. Ragan, and an illustrated account of the San Jose scale, and other insects of that class, by Prof. Woodbury, of Purdue. Mr. Ragan spoke of the work of the Plioneers of horticulture in the State, the varieties of fruit they introduced and cultivated, the origin of the State Horticultural Society in 1847., the first exhibition of fruits at the State Fair in 1843; he gave the names of our earliest fruit growers, and much valuable information that is worthy of being put into permanent form for the benefit of future generations of fruit growers in the State. The description of the San Jose and other scales was made clear by stere- work be continued. Regarding the destruction wrought by the San Jose scale, its spread in Indiana and the appropriation for carrying on the orchard inspection work, the resolutions said: "Whereas, The insect known as tlie San Jose scale is acknowledged iby all fruit growers to be one of the most dangerous insect pests which has ever been introduced into this country, and •Whereas, This insect is known to exist in sixty-three counties in this State and is coustantly spreading, thereby causing an annual loss of thousands of dollars and to the extent that it threatens the destruction of the entire fruit interests of the State and the forestry as well; and Farm Home of D. O. Dilling, Wayne County. such a law. This is the forty-sixth anniversary of the founding of tbis Society, and our history shows a steady advancement, until we now stand stronger than ever before. As we near the close of our first fifty years let us make an earnest and mighty effort to round out the half-century, with a record which we can look upon with pride.*' The report of Joe A. Burton on the Experimental orchard was interesting and showed that much valuable work is being done in this direction. The insects seem to be as troublesome in the State orchard as elsewhere in the State. — The San Jose Scale — The report of I'rof Troop, State Ento- m«.legist, dealt largely with the San Jose scale, and showed that this pest is rapidly spreading over tlie State. He said it is the most dangerous insect pest in the State. It has spread from 44 counties in 1905 to 02 counties the present year, and within the coming year will no doubt have made its way into every county. He recommended an appropriation of $5,000 for orchard inspection alone. Prof. J. C. Blair, of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station discussed the subject of — Cold Storage for the Farm — Only about one-fourth of the apples produced in the country are in cold storage. There should be some 120,000,000 barrels put in storage. In that case there would be enough to supply every man, woman and child with an apple or two every day in the year. The evening session was devoted to the hearing of a long and very interesting history of the early horticulture of the opticou slides thrown onto a large screen. It was a valuable and much appreciated exhibition, and one that should be given in all the fruit growing sections of the State. RESOLUTIONS. The Society adopted the following resolutions: — On Free Seed Distribution. — ••Whereas, The United States Government is now expending $500,000 annually in the purchase and free distribution of common varieties of garden and field seeds which have been upon the market for years, and are. therefore, of no value in tl»e advancement of scientific agriculture: therefore, be it "Resolved. That the Iudiana Horticultural Sniiety takes this opportunity, of expressing its disapproval of the present system of distributing seeds and respectfully ask the senators and representatives from Indiana iu Congress to support a measure to take the money now expended in the free distribution of seeds and turn it into the Department of Agriculture for use in the collection and distribution of really rare and valuable seeds aud plants from all parts of the world, the same to be distributed through the agricultural colleges aud experiment stations." — A Uniform Packing Law. — "Resolved, That we instruct our committee on legislation to, if possible, secure, through the next (ieneral Assembly, a uniform packing law." — $10,000 Asked For. — "Whereas, The present appropriation for orchard and nursery insepction is inadequate for the purpose; therefore be it '•Resolved, That this society does hereby direct its legislative committee to earnestly endeavor to get an annual appropriation from the General Assembly of $10,000 for the next two years for use at the direction of the state entomologist in caryring on the work of orchard inspection and to assist in stamping out the San .lose scale and other injurious insects that infest the trees." — The San Jose Scale. — The resolutions heartily indorsed the work at the experiment orchard during the last year and recommended that the Better School Laws Wanted. Editors Iudiana Farmer: In this series of letters it is not our purpose to cast any reflections on any friend of education nor on "Our School System;" but we do wish to call the attention of the State Representatives to some of the laws that govern our common school system. The laws that govern any State institution are to a greater or less degree responsible for the success or failure of that institution, and our common schools are no exception to the rule. The educational, benevolent and penal institutions form a part of the public service of the state and have laws for the administration of each. Each one has a clearly defined purpose and should have a distinct head. (All have but one). Our common school is a state institution and is a part of the public school system of the state. What can be said of the head of this institution? Has it got a head in the true meaning of the term? Have we a common school system? If so will some one please define it or even give us a description of it? Laws should express the will of the people. Whose will do the laws that create the State Board of Education and Board sit Text-Book Commissioners express? Whose will does the present text-book law express; also the position of truant officer? Do these laws express the will of ten per cent of the citizens of the state? This subject of the common schools is a plain business proposition and does not require a great number of laws to govern. It is the State's interest as well as its citizens for those laws to be passed based on justice and common-sense. In making the above observations we have not only done our duty as a citizen but we claim the right to do so as a parent, tax-payer and one interested in education and one with over thirty years experience in school work. B, F. S. Carroll Co. Near Columbus two men were arrested for hunting on Sunday. This is setting a good example for other communities pestered with Sabbath breaking hunters.
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1906, v. 61, no. 50 (Dec. 15) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA6150 |
Date of Original | 1906 |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | VOL. LXI; DEC 14 1906 ^~> INDIANAPOLIS, DECEMBER 15, 1906 NO. 50 $$ovticnltnve. Indiana State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting. The State Horticultural Society opened in room 12 State House on Wednesday at 1:30 p. m., with one of the largest gatherings of fruit growers we have ever seen at lhe annual meeting. — President's Address. — "Another seed time and harvest are past and we are met to recount our successes and failures, to learn the lessons taught by each, and to devise means for the advancement of the horticultural interests of our State. The policy of this Society has always been progressive, bnt in recent years there has been an awakening which augurs well for fruit growers in Indiana. In our efforts to interest more people in the cause, a few years ago we established a Horticultural Committee with one member from each cogressional district, which has resulted in a very gratifying increase in our membership. We have united with us the Potato Growers' Association, and have broadened the scope of our programs to emihrace a greater variety of subjects. We have increased the efficiency of our ■work hy kppptn^ th-. oiBce 'twf the secretary open to the public every working day in the year, aud making an effort to better advertise the horticultural possibilities of our State. In our experimental orchard we are testing new varieties of fruit as they appear, in comparison with established varieties and are making a series of experiments in crossing and hybridizing with a view to creating new and improved varieties; we do not expect great results from this at once, but if continued under intelligent management by this Society, we may confidently expect results in time that will be well worth the effort and which will stand a lasting monument to the Indiana Horticultural Society. We made the experiment last season of giving practical demonstrations of the principles of fruit growing at different points in the State. With an up-to-date equipment and skilled men in charge of the work, it was au unequalled success and at once met with popular favor. In my opinion there is nothing which we have undertaken that will accomplish as much good as the continuation of this demonstration work, and I urge that it be continued as far as practicable. The year's work, with a few exceptions, has been a satisfactory one to the fruit growers of our State. Severe drouths in the spring damaged small fruits and vegetables in the southern parts of the State, and a severe freeze in October damaged much fruit and many trees in the northern part. The yield of tree fruits was probably above the average throughout the state; apples were exceptionally good in the northern and southern portions. The August brood of codlin moth was unusually numerous and lessened the crop of market fruit very materially. This emphasizes the necessity for spraying for this brood and is a lesson by which we should profit. By far the greatest menace to the fruit industry in Indiana is the alarming increase of the San Jose scale. This pest was first recognized in the State in a few of the southern counties about ten years ago, and in this comparatively short time kas spread, until now it is to be found in nearly every county in the State. This is truly an alarming condition" which calls ediate action, and I appeal to the Society to take some action at this session, looking to the control of this most dangerous pest. Our inspection law, while it gives authority, does not provide means for orchard work. I therefore recommend that our legislative committee make an earnest effort to secure an appropriation of a sufficient amount to successfully check the increase of 'this scale in our orchards, towns and cities. For a number of years we have recommended the enactment of a uniform package law, without result. I renew this recommendation and urge our legislative committee to give it serious consideration, and if possible secure the enactment of State, by Prof. W. II. Ragan, and an illustrated account of the San Jose scale, and other insects of that class, by Prof. Woodbury, of Purdue. Mr. Ragan spoke of the work of the Plioneers of horticulture in the State, the varieties of fruit they introduced and cultivated, the origin of the State Horticultural Society in 1847., the first exhibition of fruits at the State Fair in 1843; he gave the names of our earliest fruit growers, and much valuable information that is worthy of being put into permanent form for the benefit of future generations of fruit growers in the State. The description of the San Jose and other scales was made clear by stere- work be continued. Regarding the destruction wrought by the San Jose scale, its spread in Indiana and the appropriation for carrying on the orchard inspection work, the resolutions said: "Whereas, The insect known as tlie San Jose scale is acknowledged iby all fruit growers to be one of the most dangerous insect pests which has ever been introduced into this country, and •Whereas, This insect is known to exist in sixty-three counties in this State and is coustantly spreading, thereby causing an annual loss of thousands of dollars and to the extent that it threatens the destruction of the entire fruit interests of the State and the forestry as well; and Farm Home of D. O. Dilling, Wayne County. such a law. This is the forty-sixth anniversary of the founding of tbis Society, and our history shows a steady advancement, until we now stand stronger than ever before. As we near the close of our first fifty years let us make an earnest and mighty effort to round out the half-century, with a record which we can look upon with pride.*' The report of Joe A. Burton on the Experimental orchard was interesting and showed that much valuable work is being done in this direction. The insects seem to be as troublesome in the State orchard as elsewhere in the State. — The San Jose Scale — The report of I'rof Troop, State Ento- m«.legist, dealt largely with the San Jose scale, and showed that this pest is rapidly spreading over tlie State. He said it is the most dangerous insect pest in the State. It has spread from 44 counties in 1905 to 02 counties the present year, and within the coming year will no doubt have made its way into every county. He recommended an appropriation of $5,000 for orchard inspection alone. Prof. J. C. Blair, of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station discussed the subject of — Cold Storage for the Farm — Only about one-fourth of the apples produced in the country are in cold storage. There should be some 120,000,000 barrels put in storage. In that case there would be enough to supply every man, woman and child with an apple or two every day in the year. The evening session was devoted to the hearing of a long and very interesting history of the early horticulture of the opticou slides thrown onto a large screen. It was a valuable and much appreciated exhibition, and one that should be given in all the fruit growing sections of the State. RESOLUTIONS. The Society adopted the following resolutions: — On Free Seed Distribution. — ••Whereas, The United States Government is now expending $500,000 annually in the purchase and free distribution of common varieties of garden and field seeds which have been upon the market for years, and are. therefore, of no value in tl»e advancement of scientific agriculture: therefore, be it "Resolved. That the Iudiana Horticultural Sniiety takes this opportunity, of expressing its disapproval of the present system of distributing seeds and respectfully ask the senators and representatives from Indiana iu Congress to support a measure to take the money now expended in the free distribution of seeds and turn it into the Department of Agriculture for use in the collection and distribution of really rare and valuable seeds aud plants from all parts of the world, the same to be distributed through the agricultural colleges aud experiment stations." — A Uniform Packing Law. — "Resolved, That we instruct our committee on legislation to, if possible, secure, through the next (ieneral Assembly, a uniform packing law." — $10,000 Asked For. — "Whereas, The present appropriation for orchard and nursery insepction is inadequate for the purpose; therefore be it '•Resolved, That this society does hereby direct its legislative committee to earnestly endeavor to get an annual appropriation from the General Assembly of $10,000 for the next two years for use at the direction of the state entomologist in caryring on the work of orchard inspection and to assist in stamping out the San .lose scale and other injurious insects that infest the trees." — The San Jose Scale. — The resolutions heartily indorsed the work at the experiment orchard during the last year and recommended that the Better School Laws Wanted. Editors Iudiana Farmer: In this series of letters it is not our purpose to cast any reflections on any friend of education nor on "Our School System;" but we do wish to call the attention of the State Representatives to some of the laws that govern our common school system. The laws that govern any State institution are to a greater or less degree responsible for the success or failure of that institution, and our common schools are no exception to the rule. The educational, benevolent and penal institutions form a part of the public service of the state and have laws for the administration of each. Each one has a clearly defined purpose and should have a distinct head. (All have but one). Our common school is a state institution and is a part of the public school system of the state. What can be said of the head of this institution? Has it got a head in the true meaning of the term? Have we a common school system? If so will some one please define it or even give us a description of it? Laws should express the will of the people. Whose will do the laws that create the State Board of Education and Board sit Text-Book Commissioners express? Whose will does the present text-book law express; also the position of truant officer? Do these laws express the will of ten per cent of the citizens of the state? This subject of the common schools is a plain business proposition and does not require a great number of laws to govern. It is the State's interest as well as its citizens for those laws to be passed based on justice and common-sense. In making the above observations we have not only done our duty as a citizen but we claim the right to do so as a parent, tax-payer and one interested in education and one with over thirty years experience in school work. B, F. S. Carroll Co. Near Columbus two men were arrested for hunting on Sunday. This is setting a good example for other communities pestered with Sabbath breaking hunters. |
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