—Lancaster Farming, Saturday. Jan. 4. 1975 42 Area Scott Hcckcl Scott Heckcl, 17, Paradise RDI, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heckel is a senior at Solanco Senior High School. Scott Heckel Solanco He is currently serving as Vice President of the Solanco chapter of the FFA. He placed fifth at the state Dairy Products Judging Contest in June which won him a trip to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Mass, this past September. He is on the Solanco Track Team. His projects have included a steer and is presently on a work experience program. He works at Strasburg Pallet Co. He is a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. Thomas C. Galbreath Thomas C. Galbreath, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OOEBIERS Hybrids tf h Jmaf 9 r(mn ' 'MM* FOR THE EA Jlfß'S PENNSYLVANIA HYBRIDS, INC JCI&rSHMeftOIKHNA itho r* i r m By now you've heard of the nationwide seed corn shortage of prices in excess of $50.00 per 56 pound bushel (when units are converted to bushels). Even more serious is the sub standard quality being offered, such as 50 percent germination and low test weight. Luckily Doeblers were treated fairly well by Mother Nature this past season, having almost twice as much mid-season and late corns to sell as last year. These are the hybrids that have gained customers each year the corns that are BRED AND GROWN FOR THE EAST. It will pay you to try Doebler’s Penna. Hybrids in 1975. Doeblers have good quality, good germinating seed corn (90 percent or better) and a realistic price that Pennsylvania farmers can afford!! 89X SINGLE CROSS - 125 DAYS Has highest potential yield of any full season hybrid we have tested. 200 bu. yields are not unusual. Ideal ear type on a good stalk. Excellent blight resistance. Fits Southeast Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware for maturity as 89X is a full season hybrid. Very upright leaves. Second best yield of 84 hybrids tested by Maryland Extension in Carroll County in 1973 - 158.7 bu. dry shelled com per acre!! Has second best 2 year average yield in Dorchester Co., Maryland with 161.2 bu. dry shelled com per acre!! 85X SINGLE CROSS - 120 DAYS A popular full season Single Cross. Excellent stan dup and top-notch appearance. Ears are low and girthy. Ideal for Southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland gram production. Official yields have reached 221.8 bu. dry shelled corn per acre. A very consistent performer. Youth To Receive Keystone Degrees Thomas Galbreath Solanco C. Galbreath, RDI, Peach Bottom, is a senior at Solanco High School. His leadership activities include Vice-President of the Solanco FFA, President of Solanco Dairy Club, Over seer at Fulton Grange, and a member of the Solanco High School Band. His projects indue aa dairy herd consisting of 2 Holstein cows and 1 heifer, 3 acres of barley, 2 acres of alfalfa, and 3 acres of com. A member of the Little Britain Presbyterian Church, Tom’s future plans are to become established in dairy farming. Gary L. Welk Gary L. Welk, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice F. Welk, RD2 Quarryville, is a senior at Solanco High School. He has been on the Citrus NET WT St LBS FULL SEASON HYBRIDS FOR PENNSYLVANIA'S SOUTHEAST Doebler's Pennsylvania Hybrids, Inc. R.D.I, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania 17740 Phone 717-753-3210 fruit committee, County FFA Judging and has been active in the Solanco Dairy Club winning first in the Guernsey Judging in 1974. His projects center around dairying and at present he has iwo milking cows and two heifers. Gary has also won General showing awards at the Lancaster County District Show and at the Solanco and Lampeter Community fairs. Gary L Welk Solanco He has also helped his father show the Bon-bon cow, who has been Grand Champion at many shows. In the future he plans to increase his dairy herd and go into Dairy farming with his father. David L. Reath David L. Reath, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Reath of Kirkwood RDI, is a ! *■ J 1 ORDER YOUR SEED CORN NOW AND 83X SINGLE CROSS - 118 DAYS New in ’72, this Single Cross Hybrid has gained a large following. Look for a good sized plant, a vigorous grower and yields that compare with the very best. 83X is a fine stander and shows resistance to eastern blights. A good picker-sheller com. Outstanding performer in both Penna. and Maryland in the 1973 Extension Tests. 8703 3 WAY - 118 DAYS A Penn State released 3-Way Cross with exceptional yield and standup. Averaged 184.3 bu. dry shelled com per acre in the 1970 Agronomy Tests in. five Southeastern Pa. locations. Percent erect plants 94.6 percent!! An excellent choice for grain or silage. Very blight resistant. SOLD BY 250 DEALERS IN PENNA. NEW YORK, MARYLAND & DELAWARE David Reath Solanco senior at Solanco High School. His leadership includes serving as photgrapher, and vice-president of the Solanco FFA. He is a junior member of the Holstein Association of America and a member of the Solanco Dairy Club. Dave placed first in the dairy exposition judging contest at Penn State last spring. His projects include 8 registered Holstein dairy animals. Dave is also a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Nottingham. E. Robert Peifer E. Robert Peifer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Enos R. Peifer Kirkwood RDI, is a member of the Solanco FFA. He presently is serving as parliamentarian. His projects consist of a dairy BE SURE OF A SUPPLY WHEN IT'S TIME TO PLANT! Robert Peifer Solanco herd of 1 cow and 3 heifers. He also had 8 veal calves and an acre of com. Bob is a member of the Solanco Dairy Club and was high over-all individual in the 1974 county Livestock Judging Contest. His home farm consists of 180 acres and 50 milk cows, and is a Junior member of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, plans to continue farming after graduation. Joseph Winters Joseph Winters, 17, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Winters RDI, Kirkwood and a senior at Solanco High School. ' His projects include dairy, Hay and com. Joe has served as chaplin and sen-. LANCASTER COUNTY DEALERS DANIEL BRUBAKER DANIEL ESH NELSON HABECKER WILBUR W. KREIDER RICHARD LEININGER ROBERT McSPARRAN, JR. PENNFIELD CORPORATION J. RICHARD SNAVELY LESTER M. WEAVER P. ROBERT WENGER NORMAN ZEAGER, JR. RALPH B.ZEAGER ROY ZIMMERMAN 800 - 3 WAY - 115 DAYS New in 73,800 3-way is outstanding in yield, standup and tolerance to thick planting and drought. Yields of 200 bu. dry shelled corn have been reached in test plots. Look for a close attached ear of substantial length and girth. Excellent for silage. 800-3 was No. 1 of 84 hybrids tested 14 bu. better in yield than any other hybrid brand in the 1973 Maryland Extension test in Carroll County!! Has the highest 2 year average in Dorchester Co. with 163.7 bu. dry shelled com per acre. 790 - 3 WAY - 112 DAYS A new 3-way using the inbreds in 79X plus one other excellent standing, low eared inbred. The overall outstanding characteristics of 790 3-way make this new 3-way an excellent choice for 75. A fair supply of seed is available. Drought tolerance especially good. Joseph Winters Solanco tinel of Solanco FFA. He is also a member of the Solanco Dairy Club and placed second at the State FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest this past summer. Joe currently is serving as director of the Lancaster County Junior Holstein Association. He plans to continue farming with his dad after graduation. David P. Young David P. Young, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Young, RD2, Peach Bottom, is a senior at Solanco High School. David is presently a member of the FFA swine committee. He also showed swine at the county FFA show. His projects Were fat tening hogs, raising steers and dairy heifers. 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