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Use of Dowfume MC-2 as Insect and Wed Killing Agent in a Forest Tree Nursery in Maine

The poison gas used in this instance was Dowfume MC-2, a product of the Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich. No conclusive results were obtained because of insufficient data. This experiment was suggested and materials obtained through cooperation with Dr. Alton Prince, Plant Physiologist of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station staff, who left to accept another position before the test was completed. It is to be noted that Dr. Prince very carefully screened many types of "cover" materials for this bed treatment. He selected "Scutan" No. 1241-L, which has a 170 lb. ream weight, 57 lbs. per M sq. ft. - 84 inches width of roll. This product is manufactured by Union Bag and Paper Corporation of Hudson Falls 3, New York.


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Author(s): Roger F. Taylor

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 4 (1951)