Sanders, M. The Challenge of Selecting the Components of an
Orchard System 1
Robinson, T. L. A Comparison of Orchard Systems with 'Empire' and
'Jonagold' on Various Rootstocks in New York 5
Barden, J. A. Experience in Virginia with Slender Spindle, Vertical Axe,
and Central Leader on Several Rootstocks with Delicious and Empire 9
Perry, R., S. Swinton and P. Schwallier Performance and Labor Requirements
for Orchard Systems in the Michigan NC-140 Trial 12
Waldner, W. Present Trends in Planning, Establishing and Managing Apple
Orchards in the South Tyrol, Italy 15
Hoying, S. A., M. Madison, R. Paddock and J. Peters Challenges Moving to
High Density--A Panel Discussion 22
Bullock, R. Success with Fuji Bagging in High Density Orchards in British
Columbia's Okanagan Valley 25
Currie, B. Success with Super Spindle Orchards in British Columbia's Okanagan
Valley 27
Kidston, J. Success with High Density Apple Orchard Management in British
Columbia's Okanagan Valley 28
van Westen, J. Experience with Working with Multiple-Row Systems 29
Parker, M. L. and E. Young Evaluation of Apple Tree Training Techniques
for Higher Density Orchards 32
Rom, C. R. Physiology to Phinances: Making Sense and Dollars in a Modern
Orchard 41
Crassweller, R. High Density and Processing--Do They Mix? 46
Ferree, D. C. Ten-Year Performance of Apple Rootstocks in the NC-140 Trial
49
Autio, W. R., R. A. Hayden, W. C. Micke and G. R. Brown The Effects of Rootstock
on Ripening, Size, and Shape of 'Starkspur Supreme Delicious' Apples in
the 1984 NC-140 Cooperative Planting 52
Rom, C. R., R. A. Allen and R. C. Rom Performance of the 1984 NC-140 Apple
Rootstock Trial in Arkansas--Aspects of Tree Nutrition 60
Czynczyk, A. New Dwarfing Apple Rootstocks from the Polish Breeding Program
68
Ligonniere, G. Performance of New Dwarfing Rootstocks in France 77
Tukey, L. D. An Apple Rootstock Story to be Told: From M.26 to M.27 81
DeMarree, A. M. An Economic Comparison of Seven Planting Systems 87
DeMarree, A. M. Critical Factors in Orchard Profitability 92
Furber, T. Comparing the Economics of Apple Planting Systems 95
Lamont, G. Comparing the Economics of Six Apple Planting Systems 98
Donahue, D. J. Using Your Computer and Farm Records to Assist with Decision
Making for Planting Systems: How Much Improvement is Necessary to Justify
a Trickle Irrigation Investment in Western New York Apple Orchards? 105
Maib, K. M. Getting the Nursery Tree You Want--Advantages and Disadvantages
of Growing Trees in Place, Producing Your Own Trees and Purchasing Trees
from a Nursery 107
Maib, R. Topworking Apple Trees--Timing, Placement and Aftercare of Grafts
110
Waldner, W. The Success of Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) in the South
Tyrol, Italy 115
Solymar, B. Measuring the Environmental Impact of Pesticides in Ontario
Apple Orchards 123
Hogmire, H. W., K. C. Elliott, A. R. Collins and T. Winfield West Virginia
University Containment Spray Systems for Dwarf Apples 127
Peterson, D. L. and H. W. Hogmire Evaluation of Tunnel Sprayer Configurations
for
Dwarf Fruit Trees 137
Oakes, D. A Prototype Tunnel Sprayer for High Density Apple Plantings 145
Czynczyk, A. Apple Growing in Poland 149
Parker, M. L. The North Carolina Apple Industry 154
Myers, S. The Apple Industry in Georgia 156
Cowgill, W. P. Jr. The Tree Fruit Industry in New Jersey 158