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- African Violet CultureJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1978-03)Describes cultural considerations required to cultivate healthy African violets and miniature African violets.
- Azaleas for LandscapingJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1978-03)Describes azalea types and varieties and proper planting, pruning, and fertilizing of azaleas in order to landscape home grounds.
- The Conservation and Use of Native PlantsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1975-03)Describes actions that individuals may take in order to conserve and appropriately use native plants. Additionally, provides a list of native plants in need of protection in Virginia.
- The effect of certain hormones on the preharvest drop and maturity of applesHull, Jerome (Virginia Tech, 1953-05-18)Sprays of 2,4,5-TP and combination sprays of 2,4,5-TP and MH-40 V were found to effectively reduce the preharvest drop of Starking, Winesap and Stayman apples. An application of 2,4,5-TA was effective . V on the Starking and Stayman, but not as effective on the Winesap. None of the hormones gave a significant reduction in drop on the Golden Delicious.
- Factors affecting the carotene content, yield, smoothness and shape of varieties and selections of sweet potatoes for seed stockSanders, Charles W. (Virginia Tech, 1951)The Virginian variety and four selections of the Porto Rico variety were planted on two soil types at Toano, and Walkerton, Virginia, and on one soil at Warsaw, Virginia. At Williamsburg, Virginia, the Virginian, Nancy Hall, and a selection of the Porto Rico were planted under aluminum foil mulch, black paper mulch, and on cultivated plots. From these plantings an attempt was made to determine the influence of aluminum foil mulch, black paper mulch, selection or variety, and soil type, on the factors studied. The following summary is given of the results obtained from the “Mulched Treatments” phases of the experiment: 1. Aluminum foil mulch tended to increase the soil moisture and lower the soil temperature as compared to black paper mulch end cultivation. 2. Where the entire plot was covered by unperforated black paper, without some provision for water to reach the soil, the soil moisture is lowered. 3. The carotene content of the Virginian was 3 to 4 times as high as the Porto Rico variety. 4. Neither the yield nor the carotene content of the Porto Rico variety was affected by the aluminum foil, or black paper mulches. 5. The carotene content and yield of the Virginian, and the total yield of the Nancy Hall was higher under aluminum foil mulch than on the cultivated plots. 6. There was no difference between the aluminum foil, black paper, and cultivated treatments in the smoothness and uniformity of shape of the three varieties considered. 7. The Virginian was smoother and more uniform in shape than the Porto Rico or Nancy Hall varieties. The Virginian was also more uniform in skin and flesh color than the Porto Rico variety. The following summary is given of the results obtained from the “Affect of Variety and Selections” and “Affect of Soil Type” phases of the experiment: 1. No variety or selection was consistently higher in yield than all the others. 2. Selection #2 of the Porto Rico variety was the only selection which was consistently among the highest in yield at all locations. 3. The Virginian sweet potato variety was smoother and more uniform in shape than any of the selections of the Porto Rico. 4. No selection of the Porto Rico variety was consistently smoother than the others. Selection #1 was the most consistent selection of the Porto Rico variety to grade high in uniformity of shape. 5. There was no appreciable difference between varieties and selections in their disease susceptibility. 6. No selection or variety was significantly better, in respect to cracking, than the others. 7. The Virginian variety was 3 to 4 times as high in carotene content than any of the selections of the Porto Rico, regardless of location or soil. It was also more uniform in skin and flesh color. 8. None of the selections of Porto Rico was consistently higher in carotene content. Selection #4 varied more than the other selections in the uniformity of skin color. 9. Variety or selection was a more important factor than soil type in determining the yield, carotene content, and uniformity of flesh, and skin color of the sweet potatoes. 10. Soil type did not affect the yield of the Virginian, or selections of Porto Rico at either of the locations. 11. Soil type had only a slight and inconsistent affect on the smoothness, and uniformity of shape of the sweet potatoes. 12. Under the conditions of this experiment there was no consistent difference in soil type in the amount and kind of disease present.
- Fruits and Vegetables Weight Per BushelJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974-09)Lists the best average weight (in terms of bushel, crate, or box) of commonly grown fruits and vegetables.
- Geranium Culture as Indoor and Outdoor PlantsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974-08)Describes how to plan for, select, and plant geraniums in order to enhance the beauty and appeal of homes and gardens.
- Growing Annual FlowersJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1978-03)Explains how to select annuals to plant and the processes required for plants to flourish.
- Home and Garden Slide SetsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976-08)Describes the contents of 32 home and garden sets of 2x2 colored slides which were assembled and designed to serve as program material for Extension Agents, garden clubs, general interest meetings, civic clubs, leader training sessions, or high school horticulture classes.
- The Home Tree Fruit PlantingJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974?)Explains how to select fruit trees to plant and the processes required for plants to flourish in the home garden.
- Horticulture programs for garden clubsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Extension Division, 1968-09)Lists of suggestions for presenting a horticulture program at a garden club
- House Plant CultureJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974?)Describes how to plan for and plant house plants in order to enhance the beauty and life of your home.
- Indoor plants, identification and cultureHarold, Lacy Clyde (Virginia Tech, 1974-12-05)A self-instructiona1 kit identifying seventy-three indoor plants, their cultural requirements, and uses was prepared. The kit consisted of seventy-eight slides of the plant material and a forty-fife minute taped narration. The botanical and common names of each plant along with its moisture, temperature, and light requirements were superimposed on each slide. Each plant's unique characteristics and uses were described by the script of the tape which averaged approximately thirty seconds per plant.
- The influence of succinic acid 2,2 dimethylhydrazide (Alar) on net CO₂ assimilation rate, chlorophyll content, anatomy, and morphology of vegetative growth of the apple, Malus sylvestris MillHalfacre, R. Gordon (Virginia Tech, 1968-05-05)A 2 year study was conducted to investigate the influence of Atar on young apple trees. In 1996 concentrations of 0, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 ppm of Alar were applied to 'Golden Delicious', 'York Imperial' and 'Delicious' cultivars growing outside in gallon containers.
- Nut Trees for Home PlantingJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976-09)Explains how to select nut trees to plant and the processes required for plants to flourish.
- Planning and presenting a garden club talkJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Extension Division, 1968-09)Public speaking preparation, presentation, and props.
- Plant Growing Media for Starting Early PlantsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1975-02)Describes the different materials which may be used as media for growing plants or root cuttings.
- Planting Attractive Flower BordersJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1978-03)Describes how to plan and plant flower borders in order to enhance the landscape and beauty of your yard.
- Plants in Containers Add Beauty to the Modern HomeJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1978-03)Explains gardening practices to create containers or planters home gardening and describes the types of plants which flourish in this environment.
- Preserve Foliage with Glycerin for Winter ArrangementsJudkins, Wesley P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974?)Describes the proper procedure for preserving foliage for arrangements using glycerin.