{"product_id":"vintage-orchard-spray-guide-1960-fruit-spraying-calendar-1960-michigan-state-university-extension-bu","title":"Vintage Orchard Spray Guide — 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar (1960) — Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 154 | Grower Schedules, Agricultural Reference, Horticulture \u0026 Orchard Management","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eA true slice of mid-century farm knowledge: this \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Michigan State University Cooperative Extension bulletin made for orchardists who needed practical, timed schedules—not guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"879\"\u003ePhoto-verified details and condition notes below—ready for your shelf, studio, or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stapled agricultural extension bulletin \/ pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 × 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper (staple-bound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\/tan cover with black text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperative Extension Service, Michigan State University (East Lansing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horticulture \u0026amp; Orchard Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 56 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Extension Bulletin \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e154\u003c\/strong\u003e; year stated as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e1960\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small charts\/diagrams and tables (as shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e“Late report on spraying” stapled to inside front page\u003c\/strong\u003e (per your note + visible staple attachment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eNotes\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eAbout the Author: A. E. Mitchell, Alfred C. Dowdy, Edward J. Klos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eA neat, niche piece of orchard history—perfect for the gardener who loves vintage how-to paperbacks and real-world ephemera.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003cbr data-end=\"3594\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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