, 4 . IO c to 34 c MORE NET INCOME THAN OTHER MAJOR EGG STRAI (35c more than average entry in 15 tests} v' I--- *EasM on final reports in 1959-SO Random Sample Testa in Am., 8.C., Calif., Fla., la., Minn., Mo., C.N.Y., W.N.Y., N.C., Pa., Tehn., Tex., Utah, and Wise. In the three 1959-60 tests in which the new K-155 Kimberchik was entered, it equalled the well known K-137 in net income. Have us reserve your 1961 Kimber pullets now! V " v tongenecker’s Hatchery JZABETHTOWN. PA. N YOU ARE DY TO HOUSE OUR PULLETS! Pullets moved from range to the laying house find them selves in an entirely new environment, “Strange Quarters as far as they are concerned. 1. Supply extra fountains around the floor and on the roosts, also feeders. Some of the birds which looked so nice When you brought them in will have difficulty finding feed and water at first and gef uneven and lose some weight unless feed and water consumption is' kept at a high level by extra waterers and feeders. » 2. Feed #33 EARLY BIRD POULTRY FITTING RA TION in hoppers first 2 weeks instead of scratch. When birds axe brought-in off range lack of exercise may cause some constipation. Fitting ration helps keep comb color and vigor. 3. When changing to scratch don't have your litter too deep in the house at first. Scratch in deep litter when pullets are housed is apt to cause a decrease in feed consumption the first few days. Put some scratch in the feeders as well as on the floor at the start. When chickens are used to their quarters after the first few weeks build up litter gradually to desired depth. 4. If your chickens start to lay on range DO NOT FOR GET Oystershells or Calcite Grit. Without these the birds will draw on her calcium re serve in the bone structure to make the shells. This will eventually result in some weak and poor birds and poor shell quality. 5. Early Bird All Mash Ration or Early Bird Egg Mash and Grain will help you to efficient LOW COST production of quality eggs with just the right yolk color. If we can be of help to you in any poultry problem, please call your Miller & Bushong representative or dial EXpress 2-2145 direct. Note care you give your birds during the first month they are housed will largely determine how profitable your flock be during its faying year. \\\ 11 #/// Miller & Bus Kong, "Finest Service Anywhere" Rohrerstown, Pa. Ph. Lancaster EX 2-2145 NS* EMpire 7-1545 Inc. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 2, 1961—S CROSSBREEDING GLADIOLUS for seed to produce a new variety of blossom is painstaking work At just the right time, the male parts of the flower must be smpped off and the pollen from another flower placed on the female parts of the blossom The fertilized blossom must be closed to prevent cross pollination from another plant by bees and other insects Here Maurice Herr, Refton, removes the male parts, anther, before introducing pollen from the plam chosen to be the male parent ' * ‘—L F Photo A Maurice Herr male P arent is removed when the pollen is ripe and car (From page ) ned to the female parent new varieties are what the female trade wants and is willing to f th( f flower has been ' Q lnnf , covered with pollen, the ~ , 1 flower must be closed to pre though Two standard vane- pollen from othfer flow ties are selected to be the d to th fc . parents of the new variety. , ° , , , K a x male parent by bees and otn- As the flowers on the parent plants develop, the male parts of the female parent This much of the process must be removed to prevent is pretty much standard pro self pollination. The ''male cedure in the plant cross* parts, the anther, from the (Turn to page 6) I SHAVINGS I [ HAROLD B. ZOOK I S 220 LAMPETER ROAD LANCASTER. PA. g J PHONE EX 4-5412 g i • CLEAN DRY PINE | ■ • SEMI DRY PINE | 5 • MIXED - g BAGS OH BULK —. DELIVERIES OVER 2 TON AND g ■ TRAILER LOAD PRICES g r o *■■■■■■■»■■ iiiiiiniipi iiiiimniiiiiuiiii Ready for fall ALFALFA Seeding: • CERT. DUPUITS • CERT. VERNAL • 10-19 BRAND « CERT. BUFFALO • 9-19 BRAND • CERT. RANGER See your Hoffman Seed Mon or call Landisville TW 8-3421 A. H. HOFFMAN SEEDS, Inc. LANDISVILLE, PA. PHONE TW 8-3421
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