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Citrus Talks-Welcoming Dr. Wickerson (Of U. Of C.), Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Welcoming Dr. Wickerson (Of U. Of C.), Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
In this speech Mr. Chapman welcomes Dr. Wickerson of the University of California to a gathering of Farmers in Placentia. He makes some comments about the usefulness of science and technology to horticulture. He also laments the loss of many young men from farming families to employment in the city.
Citrus Notes-The Value Of The Tariff To Citrus, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-The Value Of The Tariff To Citrus, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Mr Chapman talks about the importance of the tariff on foreign-grown citrus fruits to the California citrus industry. He details some of the history of the battle to inact the tariff as well as the threats to it at the time this speech was given. He claims that the tariff is the most important factor in the profitabilty of California citrus fruits and that this in turn provides a major support to the economy of the state.
Citrus Talks-Soils And Subsoils, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Soils And Subsoils, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Mr. Chapman discusses the cultivation and maintenence of healthy, productive soils for citrus fruit farming. Topics he touches on include soil testing, soil composition, cover crops, fertilizers, drainage, irrigation, aeration and mulching. He emphasizes that neglect of any of these aspects of a growers' soil will lead to unhealthy, diseased trees.
Citrus Notes-Fertilization, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Fertilization, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This speech discusses the necessity of fertilizing citrus crops and delves into which kinds and how much per tree. Some of the soil amendments Mr. Chapman discusses are potash, bone meal, nitrogen, nitrate of soda, and phosphoric acid. He also stresses the importance of knowing your orchard.
Citrus Notes-Fertilizers, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Fertilizers, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Charles C. Chapman discusses experimentation with various fertilizers on his Santa Isabel Ranch in Fullerton and fertilizing methods he discussed with orchardists in Fullerton and Placentia. He mentions trying sheep manure, lime cake, bone meal, commercial fertilizer, wood ashes and a combination of each. He concludes that he cannot discern any difference in his crops based on the type of fertilizer employed. He goes on to say that he feels that there is already much plant food in soil and that aeration and frequent cultivation are the key to utilize these nutrients.
Citrus Talks-The Orange, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-The Orange, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This talk examines the citrus industry, delves into various types of citrus such as Valencia Lates, and several varieties of the navel orange. It also covers the nuances of fumigation and dealing with pests such as Fuller's Rose Beetle and the red spider. Production, costs, and marketing are also discussed.
Citrus Talks-The Citrus Industry, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-The Citrus Industry, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
While Orange County, California, is one of the smallest in area, it supports a more diversified farming industry than any other, due to the climate, soil, abundant water sources, and the progresses in technology for handling, packing, and shipping the fruit.