82—lawcwtef 'Parmhn*, ‘SfltUttJW Fbb *. *B/ 1975' PSU Scientists Develop 170 New Crop Varieties * ,«•* h. v « Twenty-seven vegetable ISinSlii S 3 varieties have been released ?rm!nSl over the past 50 years. The earliest was Penn State ryegrass for tone lawns and Earllana tomato in 1926. pflyground. P.nnl.wn sle . ml - eM creeping red fescue end Penncross creeping ben- J[S f n . omatn f j 1945, are still used in tomato Sr breeding programs. Of the 10 fin!!!) g <!fahnMtSn Ve new varieties of tomato five tire distoS nurtrtdespr.ed.cc.pt.nce tion of being the first strain oJIT' _ of crownvetch to receive a varietal name. Ef” LJT Snr? .nri Seed supplies arc still £ enndal * sweet com, and being built up for Pennstar P'niUewis sweet com were Kentucky blueerass and popular m the home garden. Sm toe latter a first two are used to new cove-crop. 6 “>me «tent. The latest Pennline 1 through 5 snapdragons were selected and released for breeding purposes based on a double petal characteristic. Nittany Lion Red geranium is widely acclaimed as being the first true geranium propagated from seed. Nittany Lion Red won a special commendation for horticultural achievement from All- America Selections. The University sells no seed, Dr. McKee pointed out. Once released, seed of new varieties is available from seed dealers. Over 170 varieties of crops, developed by plant breeder* at The Pennsylvania State University, have been released to the seed industry in the past 04 years. Development of such improved varieties Is a major goal of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Penn State, ac cording to Dr; Guy W. McKee, secretary of the Experiment Station Seed Committee. He said 1975 is the centennial year for the experiment stations of the land grant universities such as Penn State. The breeding of new crop Winners Named For Small Engine Contest Two Ephrata captured first place in the FFA County Small Gas Engine contest held recently at the Manheim-Central School. Jay Oberholtzer and Curds Martin working in a Uam effort, acquired the most points in the contest to earn first place while Richard Martin and Dean ' T eiler of Garden Spot finished second. Elizabethtown’s teairi comprised of Jeff Aungst and Merle Graver placed third just six points behind the Garden Spot team. • De Laval MILKERS sales & service • Topline Transfer System • Full Line Cleaning Detergents • Installation Pipelines & Parlors CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE J. B. ZIMMERMAN & SONS Rt 23 - West o( Blue Bad Phone [7l7| 354-4955 FISHER SPRAY PAINTERS (Henry K. Fisher) . SANDBLASTING and SPRAY PAINTING * INTERIOR ahd EXTERIOR Aerial Ladder Equipment Office & Shop - 667 Nariman Station Rd. Residence - 2322 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, Penna. For FREE Estimates Call 717-393-6530 APPLY LIME ON FROZEN GROUND / A vH Don’t hesitate to apply lime, even if the ground is frozen. The freezing and thawing action of Winter helps disseminate the lime, assuring you a properly balanced soil, ready for Spring plowing. And remember, liming pays in extra bushels and tons of crops and forage. MARTIN’S LIMESTONE Blue Ball. Pa. 354-4125 Gap, Pa. 442-4148 varieties h«i progressed rapidly in recent years, Dr. McKee observed. From 1911 to 1939, 10 varieties were released. This increased to 29 from 1940 to 1949. The number rose to 39 in the period 1950 to 1959, and in creased to 45 from 1960 to 1969. From 1970 to the present, the new varieties numbered 49. The earliest Penn State releases were two spring oat varieties, Patterson and Keyson, put out in 1911. These were very popular in Pennsylvania and adjoining states. Dr. McKee said. Other participants in the contest included: Ray Caldwell and Larry Charles from Penn Manor and Jeff Haldeman and Robert Newcomer from Manheim. The youths were asked to correct problems in a small engine observing accuracy and skill as well as demonstrating correct safety procedures. The contest included a written exam along with the actual work and knowledge of the service manual. Nittany wheat, also known as Pa 44 wheat and released in 1917, was very popular in the regions where soft red winter wheat is grown. Of S 3 hybrid corn varieties released since 1947, 20 were used widely and seed of several varieties are still being produced. Pennscott red clover, a local ecotype developed in Lancaster County, is widely used over the northern portions of the United States. In 1973, 25 corn inbreds incorporating endosperm mutants were released to the seed trade for breeding purposes. In recent years, Dr. McKee points out, much of the breeding effort on field crops has been devoted to stiffness of straw or stalk and disease resistance as well as yield. This work is reflected in recent varieties such as Pennrad winter barley, Pennfield spring oats, Pennbel 69 and Pen nleaf 1 tobaccos, Pennquad buckwheat, ARC alfalfa, and most of Penn State’s field com inbreds. Four new turf grass and conservation cover crop varieties, released since t^ New Idea’s Manure Spreaders Wood can take it! That’s why they use Renta treated clear yellow pine in every New Idea Spreader box. Every New Idea spreader in the line has wood sides, bottom and end . , . because wood can take it. Wood battles against damage. Wood won’t bend, can’t rust... and fights corrosive acids better than any other spreader box material. Warranty On Wood That’s why only New Idea says, “In the unlikely event that any of the wood components in your New Idea Manure Spreader rot through, Avco New Idea will make replacement, no charge. 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Two celery varieties, Penn H-46 and Pcnncrisp, were developed and released for a specialized use, trenched celery. Penn State Balihead cabbage, Premier Great Lakes lettuce, and Pennlake lettuce were widely grown over the entire country. Pennlake lettuce is still popular. Five vegetable varieties won All-America Selections honors. A silver medal went to Penn State Balihead cabbage and a bronze medal to Premier Great Lakes lettuce, Pennlake lettuce, and Pennsweet muskmelon. The Penn State tomato received special mention honors. PHONE: 367-1195 RHEEMS
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