\ i * B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 10, 1973 People Spread Weeds Better Man is the most important agent in seed dissemination reports Frieda Wertman of Central Seed Laboratory in Hopkins Minn She spoke at the 13(h annual Weed Science Society of America meeting in Atlanta The distribution of agricultural and garden seeds is the prime source of weed seeds Almost every crop includes some seed which resembles the desirable kind in size-shape-weight and oven color so well that even the best cleaning equipment does not Ho a perfect iob The actual spread of species varies A large number of plants remain confined to the area where they were introduced, others spread rapidly even though they had been introduced hut once Significant though man’s role is Ms Wortman noted plants, fruit and seeds have natural means of dispersal Wind, water animals and structual features of (he seeds help m seed dispersal Minute seeds like witchweed, paint-brush and orchids can be borne aloft like dust for miles The wind also carries heavy seeds (hat are plumed like the milkweeds thistles dandelions and willows or with wings like maple poplar and dock Gusts of WHO IS MORE IMPORTANT? YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR YOUR FAMILY? The more you save on life insurance the more you can keep for your family. HERBERT S DENENBERG, PA INSURANCE COM MISSIONER, recently published “A Shoppers Guide To Term Life Insurance” In it you will find quote, "Its Costs Vary As Much As 140 percent For Substantially The Same Coverage” For More quotes from the shoppers guide, write or call 808 HOSSLER RDI Manheim Pa 17545 Phone 717-665-3713 jameswa? :Volume-Belt Cattle Feeder! I Feeds Fast without Separatior^ | lU * Only 1-1/2 hp. Up to 250 Feet I I H I * Big Capacity Belt Carries Feed h * or * <s l n ‘^ ar n or Out j Route 1, Box 105 Phone:7l7-442-8134 Than Anybody wind may blow seeds across the occur in wet areas, they adhere to surface of snow and ice or hasten the feathers, feet or fur of other their progress downstream animals. The winged fruits of common Burred fruits and seeds like dock have corky protuberances cocklebur, buffalobur, sticktight which permit them to float These may help in the dispersal of the seeds also provide food for plant but they are more than a rodents and birds or if dropped in nuisance mud along with other seeds that Schweiker Sponsoring Schoolbus Safety Bill WASHINGTON - Senator Richard S Schweiker (R -Pa ) has loined as sponsor of a bill to set minimum safety standards for schoolbuses “The yellow schoolbus is one of (he most poorly designed vehicles in America for passenger protection,” Schweiker said “In 1971 alone, there were 47,000 schoolbus accidents resulting in 150 deaths and 5,600 injuries One out of every 14 schoolbuses operating in Pennsylvania in 1969 was involved in a accident,” he said Schweiker said “I strongly lavor national uniform standards for construction, engineering and performance of schoolbuses I also believe the use of seat belts Cains Gap, Penn. 17527 should be required in every schoolbus We should apply the same safety standards to our children’s schoolbuses that we are beginning to apply to our own cars,” he said The schoolbus safety bill, S 847 requires —U S Department of Tran sportation standards dealing with but not limited to emergency exits, interior protection, crash-worthiness, exhaust systems, and flam mability of interior materials —Construction of an ex perimental prototype safety schoolbus —Manufacturers and dealers to certify and test drive all schoolbuses before delivery. —National Transportation Safety Board inspections of all fatal schoolbus accidents Rely on Agrico for practical fertilizer programs Let Agnco tailor a fertility pro gram for you this year. We can stait right with youi soil test report . . . then we’ll make a practical, down-to-earth feitilirer program A century of service to grow on Call Now Your Local AGRICO Dealer OR STOP AT . . . LANCASTER AGRICC CHURCHTOWN AGRICO SERVICE CENTER SERVICE CENTER 1661 Rohrerstown Road Route 23 QUARRYVILLE AGRICO SERVICE CENTER TRY A CLASSIFIED AD PHONE 626-2191 or 394-3047 P. L ROHRER & BRO., INC. SMOKETOWN, PA. that truly is tailored to your soil and to the crops that you plan to grow this year. You’ll ger a mixture of the ni trogen, phosphate and potash that vou can broadcast on your fields any time before you plow. We’ll even work with you to manage a way to get the fertilizer down early so vou’ll have more time for plant- ing Count on Agrico fertilizers this year for the feitihzers that can help you boost fields and profits. North Church Street Phone Lane. 397-3539 Agricoffh Chemical Company One of the Williams Companies
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