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Apple Orchard Systems ...........................................................................$25 Edited by Bruce H. Barritt. This special issue of Compact Fruit Tree is available to the public and features presentations made at the International Fruit Tree Association workshop on Apple Orchard Systems. The team of presenters included Dr. Stuart Tustin from New Zealand; Kurt Werth from Italy; Dr. Terence Robinson, Steve Hoying, and Alison DeMarree from New York; and Dr. Bruce Barritt from Washington. Cover Cropping for Vineyards ...............................................................$20 This guide fea tures cutting-edge methods for using cover crops to enhance vineyard perfor mance. Based on extensive research, it details technical and theoret ical information on how cover crops affect vineyards and promote eco logical stability. It also is a great source of infor ma tion about which cover crop is right for your situation. With how-to instruc tions for activities such as field applica tion, this practical reference is a must-have for vineyard owners, managers, consultants, and pest control advisors. Growing Grapes in Eastern Washington..............................................$17 WSU Shortcourse on establishing a vineyard and producing grapes. High Density Sweet Cherries .................................................................$25 International Tree Fruit Association Special Edition, June 2005. This special issue of Compact Fruit Tree showcases presenta tions made at the (IFTA) work shop on High Density Sweet Cherries, Feb. 10-12, 2005. The Next Agricultural Revolution .........................................................$15 Edited by Dr. Kent Mullinix and published by Good Fruit Grower, this book will be a valuable reference. A must-read for anyone in agriculture who expects to compete in the next decade, The Next Agricul tural Revolution is the product of a futuristic shortcourse on the Family Farm in Washington State. Orchard Pest Management (Reg. $35.00)....................................................$20 Edited by Elizabeth Beers, Jay Brunner, Mike Willett, and Geraldine Warner. 191 full-color photos, 100 illustrations. A compre hen sive tree fruit pest identification and management reference tool. Orchard Pest Monitoring Guide for Pears...........................................$12 Written by Philip C. VanBuskirk, Richard J. Hilton, Naná Simone, and Ted Alway. A companion book to Orchard Pest Management, this publication includes the latest techniques and is a must for Pacific Northwest pear producers. Orchard Pest Monitoring/Spanish language edition......................................$8 Organic Apple Production.......................................................................$18 Published by the University of California. Over 20 years of research have culminated in the first production manual from UC for current or potential producers of certified organic apples. This manual rep resents a descriptive inventory of the methods legally available for organic apple production in California. Pear Insect Field Guide..............................................................................$11 Compiled and edited by Michael Bush, Bradley Higbee, Brooke Peterson, Naná Simone, and Patrick Weddle. Designed as a pocket field guide for use in the orchard to help growers and con sul tants identify the common insects, mites, and spiders found in pear orchards. Pear Production and Handling Manual ..................................................$25 This manual is designed to provide a basic understanding of growth and fruit development, as well as practical consider ations on pear culture. While written with California Bartlett production in mind, pear growers of all varieties world wide will find the information useful. Text includes cover orchard and tree management; varieties, propagation, and rootstock selection; training, pruning, and orchard floor manage- ment; irrigation systems, scheduling; frost protection; nutrition; pest management; fruit harvesting, storage, and handling. Quick Identification Guide to Apple Postharvest Defects................$25 Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center. Compiled and edited by Wendy E. Jones and Jay Brunner, Dept. of Entomology; Eugene Kupferman, Dept. of Horticulture; Chang-Lin Xiao, Dept. of Pathology. This handy card set is available as an easy reference for apple packing house quality control workers. It will help to identify the most common defects and disorders encountered both before and after storage. Cards have a protective plastic surface and fan-out around a sturdy aluminum corner post with convenient hanger loop. Tree Fruit Pest Identification Cards........................................................$15 Published by the University of California. These pocket-sized laminated cards are easy to carry in the field as handy refer ences for identifying and monitoring major insect and mite pests and several important diseases in California deciduous tree fruits and nuts. Each pest is identified by a description and close-up photo graphs of important life stages. The infor mation on these 32 cards will help pest control advisors and growers know how and when to look for these pests in both growing and dormant seasons. WSU Shortcourse Three-Book Set........................................................$15 Tree Fruit Irrigation, Tree Fruit Physiology, and Tree Fruit Nutrition. SHIPPING: $3.50 for first book–inside U.S.A. Add $2 for each additional book. Canadian customers, please add GST. Plus additional taxes where applicable. Canadian and other foreign customers, please call or e-mail for shipping information. ORDER FROM: Good Fruit Grower, 105 S. 18th St., Suite 217, Yakima, WA 98901-2177, or call toll-free 1-800-487-9946 (local number 509-853-3520); fax 509-853-3521. ON-LINE ORDERING: www.goodfruit.com / getit@goodfruit.com Go Online for Additional Titles! www.goodfruit.com www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER AUGUST 2012 13