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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MKDFQBD, OREGON, TinjRSDAT, MAY 19, W10. PEAR BLIGHT AND ITS CONTROL UPON THE PACIFIC COAST This Is tho Tenth of a Scries of Articles That Will Bo Printed Daily Until Subject Is Completed Every Orchardlst in tho West Should Save These Issues for Futuro Reference, as They Contain Valu able Information. By mOFESSOR O'GARA, Assistant Pathologist United States Department of Agrlcuturo. Writ ten especially for tho Mcdtord Mall Tribune Copyright, 1910, by tho Hertford Mail Tribune. (Continued from Wednesday, May 18.) Summer Cutting. Summer cutting intelligently ap plied may do a great deal of good in saving trees which would othorwlso bo lost. This is especially advisable of most of tho go.nis accidentally loft on cut surfaces, it is by no means truo thnt infection may not tnko piano from such cases. Furthermore, n foggy morning following tho cutting might spoil tho wholo procedure, so tho only safo way is to always dis infect. In a recent bullotln published by ono of tho castorn agricultural colleges rJio recommendation Is mado to "disinfect tho cut or wound and not tho tools." This Is ono of tho worst mistakes that could bo mado, and shows that tho author has novor had any pr. itlcal exporlonco in fight ing tho disease. Often in using tho where thero is only a littlo blight in tho orchard (by this I moan to say tool3f acci,jontai cuts or punctures aro that unless tho infection is so sc-'mado and lt may happen that infec rious as to necessitate tho destruc- tlon may bo pi0duced by thoni. As to tionof tho cntirotreo), and it should ti)Q choice e: a disinfectant, permit always bo practiced. Tho dry sum- mo to BtatQ onco moro that thero is tnnco and which has boon mentioned lioforo, Is tho possibility of working nil tho non-reslctnnt varieties of pears and apples on resistant stocks or bod ies. It hnB been stated that tho Win ter Nells and tho Kloftor varieties of pears aro tho most roslstant of com mercial vnrlotles. Under eastern and southern conditions, tho Ktotfor po.ir is really tho only ono thnt has stood against tho ravages of tho blight. Ily this I do not mean to say that lt is wholly immune, because undor ox tromo conditions it will blight. How ovor, tho conditions on tho Pacific coast aro such that if tho Kloftor woro used as a stock or body thoro would bo littlo danger of losing tho tree by root and body infoctlons. Ex porlonco in California has shown that whllo Bnrtlett and other non-resistant varieties havo blighted as far as tho Nolls and Kloftor stocks, tho infoc tlons havo usually stopped at tho graft union. Evory pear growor on tho const who has had oxporlonco with blight knows that Wlntor Nolls and Kloffcr, tho latter bolng very rarely grown, has notlcod that thoso varie ties rarely blight seriously, although they may bo surrounded by a grent deal of Infection. Of course, wo do know, on tho other hand, thnt thoy aro not immuno even on tho const. I s (mJ6&iJ4) Offer Special Values in New Lace Curtains Wo havo just opened for display a beau tiful assortment oflaco curtains, curtain ma terials, etc., including Scrim, Nottingham, Brussels, Nets, Arabian, Fish Not, Renais sance, Muslin, Madras, otc, in white, cream and ecru. These curtains come iu the new est styles and the most desirable lengths and aro very beautiful and durable. RECEMBER, wo will sell curtains on very closo margins and our oxperionco as job bers enables us to buy for less than any firm in Southern Orogon. Wo invito your in spection of our curtains and materials and assure you that all prices aro mer weather of most of tho Pacific I notnlng cheaper nor bettor than bl- coast country, especially irom soutn-(Cnjorjde. ot mercury, and any substi- uru urefiun suumwuru, la ceriainiy ( tuto tor jt should not bo considered, not favorablo for now Infections, but.Aiwayg uso tho proper strength, 1 to occasionally spring rains occur rnth-10oo, or even stronger, and accopt no or lato and somotlmos extend Into'UBSmutcs rj0 the work of summer tho summer and attor the blossoming 'cutting ot blight with as great caro as time. Until tho present year such j possible; If this Is not done you may has not occurred In southern Oregon, j rea80nably oxpect to do It all over but tho past spring has had sover.-.l again, and, perhaps, loso somo very infection periods In which conditions ; valuable trees. nave beea extremely favorablo to the , - . . c - -i t,, . , . . Removal of Water Sprouts and Iiow , . . .... Fruit Spurs. case. Under eastern conditions, or where excessive spring and summer B' far tho srcatcr part Probably rains-are tho rule, summer cutting is as h,Sh a Percentage as SO per cent only half successful, and has, there- of tho loss of trecs ln California and tore, been condemned by most poar E0U"iern Oregon has como from body and applo orchardlsts as a failure. and 1,mb Infections through water Summer cutting is a failure, or Is 8Prouts and low fru,t spura- Wator sprouts coming up irum iuu root made apparenUy so becauso of the fact that new infections invisible at the time the work Is done, may de velop in a tow days so that a week after tho most thorough cutting out of tho blight a new crop of Infec tions is found thriving. Another Bourco of difficulty in tho spring v,r summer time arises from the rapid extension of the blight infection In the branches of varieties that are very susceptiblo to the disease. Some times, especially whuro tho nfectlon has roached a largo leader or the body, tho germs often roch a foot or iwu oeyona mo aisco:omtion, as system, evon at some distance from tho base of tho treo, havo caused fatal infections. Fruit spurs when located on tho body or main forks, and be coming infected, quickly Introduce the germs into the thick, fleshy bark which carries all tho sap, and des truction Is very rapid It tho treo Is growing rapidly and lt lt happens to bo a very susceptible variety. Water sprouts from the French stocks on which most of our commercial varie ties are grafted aro very susceptible, and should be removed with the greatest of care. It needs no argu- thn riisPAKo I onmninn. ct mnMin ment, therefore, to stato that tho re- that the bark has not b.i fim moral ot water sprouts and fruit discolor sufficiently to ho riofrvi. BPurs wo11 UP n tho 1,mbs ,8 an ,m -- - w should offer ns a suggestion that Klof tor stocks might well bo set out and nftorwards top-grafted to any ot tho commercial varieties of pears. This will, at least, provido resistant bodlos and roots which will cllmlnato tho danger ot loss by body and root in fection. I wish to urgo thnt tho find ing of a variety of poar ontiroly 'im muno to pear blight will alono solvo tho pear blight problem for this spe cies of porno fruit. Tho samo will bo truo of any other of tho pomojrult3. As soon as an Immune is found tho possibilities ot plant breeding will, no doubt, evolvo commercial varieties equal to thoso that wo havo now, and, at tho samo time, thoy will bo im muno from disease. This is looking far into tho future, but it will bo done as lt has been dono with other plants, House Furnishings We aro now showing a very nice lino of Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Refrigera tors, Ranges, otc, otc, and aro positive that wo can save you money. HI Special Values Ranging from 75c to $15 per pr. Now Located at W. MAIN nd LAUREL STS. When ho heard that his pcoplo had noed ot him, Straightaway ho camo to us. As rccolvod, so ho gavo, nothing grudjcoi1, naught donying, Not o'en tho last gasp ot his breath when ho strovo tv u, Dying for our sakes wltho it question, ho put flora his all that ho chorishod, Simply as any that served him ho served, and ho porlshod. All that Kings covet was his, and ho flung lt asldo for us. Simply as any that dlod in his soa'- vico ho died for vs. KIPLING PAYS HIS TUBUTEJD KING Writes Poem Entitled, "The Dead King," Voicing a Eulogy by the English Nation Is Masterful Effort. .Overland Service Postponed. OROVILLE, Cnl., Hay 19. Ac cording to information received lioro today tho Western .Paoifio rnilrotid will not start its ovorlaud passenger sorvico until July 1, owing to wnsli- outs in Utah nrnl Nevada. It wan first nnnounced thut tho company would put on pnssongor traiiiH April 1, but n lnmlslido in tho Sierras cnusod a postponement until Juno 0. Tho washouts aro responsible for a second delay. Medford, Oregen: 'This certifies that wo havo sold Hall's Toxns Won der for tho euro of all kidney, blnd dor nnd rhouinntio troubtos for ton years, nnd havo novor had a com plaint. It gives quick nnd ponnnncnt oliof. Sixty days' treatment in eneli bottlo. Medford Pharmacy. tf Unskins ft- Health. Roanoke Roanoke therefore. In summer cutting tho re moval of tho infection must bo at a greater distance from the point of in fection than in ft.ll and winter work. Experienced men can judgo some what of tho distance by tho rapidity with which tho stained l rk blends off into the normal bark. Further more, a reddish streak will often do apparent In the cacbium and young wood, and by following it up, a clue may be had as to tho poslble trend of tho blight. Tho greater the distance in which the blending takes place tho lower the cut must be made and conversely. Disinfection is more important in summer cutting than ln winter cuttinc, and, although in tho dry coast climate the sunlight and dry atmosphere will usually t:.ke care portant subsidiary practlco in tho con trol of pear blight. Much of the cut ting of water sprouts is dono by farm hands who remove them so as to leave a stub an, inch or so long. Tho result is that soveral wator sprouts come from tho samo placo the next year, water sprouts should always he cut out as far as the wcod, and a gougo or sharp saw, although produc ing a larger cut surface, effectually removes tho spur for all tlmb. Heavy pruning back of tho tops of tho trees as generally practiced throughout tho coast as a means to secure heavy fruit yields, encourages tho pushing of theso water sprouts so that tho problem Is really an important one, RcsUtant Bodies and Stocks. Ono matter of very great impor- LONDON, May 19. In a poem by Rudyard Kipling, published today, tho famous English writer pays a touching tribute to tho lato King Ed ward. Tho poem is entitled "Tho Dead King," and vices a eulogy by tho English nation. Tho general idea is ono of homage to tl o monarch and tho climax comes in the last stanza which runs as fol fel fol eows: Wo accepted his toll as our right, Nono spared, none excused him, When he was bowed by his burden his rest was rofusol him. We troubled his ago with our weak ness Tho blacker on. shame. A WINNER Pure White Flour Is certainly a winner. After using it for years in our own bakery we did not hesitate to recommend it to our trade. The INCREASED SALES arc proof that it is a winner. Wonderfully Good Is sold exclusively by us. "We feel that once you know how wonderfully good it really is that you will always use it. j, .trJwLuJJA Golden Gate Coffee ALLEN s mm Cor. Mam and Central Ave. One of the Most Beauti ful Resident Sections of Medford Roanoke Addition is just far enough out to elim inate all noise and bustle of tho business section and yet it is just right for tho man who is in business. Only ten minutes' walk from tho railroad. This is becoming one of the most finished residence districts of Medford. The lots all face on Main street and Rose avenue. Cement sidewalk all in. Sewer and water mains laid Tho lots aro high and sightly, which gives them a groat advantage. Building re strictions $2000. Thero are already several fine now cottages on the property. Tlicso lots aro quite large, being 50x137, which gives plenty of room for garden and garage and other necessary buildings. Come and make your selections early. Prices $735 to $750 for east and west front lota. J. W. DRESSIER AGENCY Selling Agents Roanoke Roanoke i,a V :-)" ..v : i i JACKSONVILLE CELEBRATES JULY 1910 Watch for the Big Posters tL