Vintage Orchard Spray Guide — 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar (1960) — Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 154 | Grower Schedules, Agricultural Reference, Horticulture & Orchard Management

A true slice of mid-century farm knowledge: this 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar is a Michigan State University Cooperative Extension bulletin made for orchardists who needed practical, timed schedules—not guesswork.

Inside, you’ll find crop-by-crop guidance (apples, cherries, plums and more), plus sections on insecticides, fungicides, and “concentrate spraying” calculations. It’s the kind of vintage agricultural ephemera that reads like a working notebook from the era.

Photo-verified details and condition notes below—ready for your shelf, studio, or collection.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Stapled agricultural extension bulletin / pamphlet
• Size: 9 × 6 inches
• Material: Paper (staple-bound)
• Color: Cream/tan cover with black text
• Origin or Maker: Cooperative Extension Service, Michigan State University (East Lansing)
• Year or Era: 1960
• GENRE: Horticulture & Orchard Management
• Language / Pages: English / 56 pages

Edition & Features

• Printing: (Extension Bulletin 154; year stated as 1960)
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Small charts/diagrams and tables (as shown)
• Extras: “Late report on spraying” stapled to inside front page (per your note + visible staple attachment)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Cover shows noticeable age wear: tanning, scattered stains/spotting, edge wear, and a creased/turned corner (top right) visible in photos. Binding is staple-bound; staples present. Interior pages look readable with expected toning for age; includes tables and schedules throughout.

• See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: A. E. Mitchell, Alfred C. Dowdy, Edward J. Klos

This bulletin was produced by Michigan State University’s Cooperative Extension specialists—practical researchers writing for working growers who needed field-ready schedules and pesticide timing guidance.

A neat, niche piece of orchard history—perfect for the gardener who loves vintage how-to paperbacks and real-world ephemera.

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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.