Index of Compact Fruit Tree

Vol. 32, No. 2 - April 1999

34 IDFTA Calendar

34 IDFTA 2000 Conference and Tour Options with Itinerary

36 Awards, Research Funding Projects

38 The Necessity of Adopting New Apple Varieties to Meet Consumer Needs Bruce Barritt

44 Orchard Systems for Nectarines, Peaches and Plums: Tree Training, Density, and Rootstocks Kevin Day, Ted DeJong

49 Improving Fruit Size: Thinning and Girdlings Nectarines, Peaches, and Plums Kevin Day, Ted DeJong

52 Niagara's Bounty - The Tender Fruit Industry in Ontario Ken Slingerland

54 Growing Large Royal Gala John Wilton

56 Factors Influencing Apple Fruit Firmness Jennifer DeEll, Fadia Saad, Sharokh Khanizedah

59 Update on Harrow Fire Blight-Rsistant Pear Selections and Cultivars David Hunter

63 Conversion Tables

64 Membership Application