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The Short Handled Hoe In Memory of W. W. ROBBINS Presented by Walter Ball There are times in the history of any organization when the members should pause and re-examine the reasons for existence of the organization, the purposes of the organization, and the goals toward which it is striving. And there are times for remembering those who were responsible for the organization’s inception, and for its program and achievements. We are taking a bit of time today to honor such a man, and to establish a tradition which we hope will keep his memory ever fresh. Dr. W. W. Robbins was a great teacher at whose feet many present had the pleasure to study. Dr. Robbins was interested in research, and he did experimental work himself and inspired others to do it. Dr. Robbins was dedicated to the science of the growing of plants and to the control of weeds. And in this dedication he kept his feet on the ground. He recommended the use of every possible tool in the preparation of the land and the eradication of the pests. In his many talks before farmers he often would bring out the hoe and display it as the time honored tool; that even in his day of magic chemicals, was still the major weapon in the fight against weeds. This hoe which I bring here today was given to Dr. Robbins by the California Weed Conference in 1951 in honor of his many contributions to this organization. After his passing, his wife, Barbara, gave it to me to keep in his memory. Recently, it occurred to me that among these many friends, and friends of friends of Dr. Robbins, that I should not covet this memorial but should share it with all of you who attend this Conference and with those of you who still remember Doc Robbins. Therefore, I am presenting this hoe to the California Weed Conference to be held in perpetual memory of Dr. W. W. Robbins – and to pass from Chairman to Chairman at each annual meeting. May this humble tool serve as a lasting symbol of the dedication and service which Doc Robbins gave to this organization and to the science of weed control.		Join us in Santa Barbara for the 64th Annual Conference. Conference dates: Jan 23-25, 2012

		2011-2012 Awards, Events & Contests CWSS Photo Contest-NEW for 2012 Student Paper & poster Contest-2012 Student Scholarship Program-2012 Awards and Honors - 2011

		Publications CWSS Newsletter - Oct 2011 CWSS Journal - Oct 2011 Proceedings-Paper/Abstract Guidelines Nov 2011

		Aquatic and Riparian Weeds of the West This is practical guide to the identification and biology of submerged, floating leaved, and emergent aquatic weeds in the Western United States. The book contains a full description of 89 species representing 36 plant families, and another 96 plants compared as similar species. There is at least one photograph each of 171 aquatic plant species. The book contains quick identification tables, several keys, and an illustrated glossary. Purchase Here
		Weeds of California This new weed identification book has been in the making for over six years. It is the most comprehensive weed identification book yet produced in the United States. It contains over 3000 color photos of infestations and whole plants as well as close-up photos of flowers, seedlings and seeds. DiTomaso and Healy offer comprehensive descriptions and photographs of over 750 weed species in the book. Detailed information about seedlings, mature plants, flowers, fruits, roots, germination and propagation characteristics and descriptions of similar species simplify the quick and accurate identification of a weed. Purchase Here

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