20 —Lancastsr Farming, Saturday, Doc 27. 1975 "Over the Bock Fence" Ms Sali. Gwft Upkifcnl AfiM Prune Trees The time to prune fruit and shade trees has been the subject of several phone calls recently. In the case of the shade trees, we would say they may be pruned and shaped anytime now until early April; after they are completely dormant, they may be transplanted or pruned. Cuts of more than one inch in diameter should be coated with a tree paint in order to prevent them from becoming rotten. Fruit trees may be a bit more tender than most shade trees and some of them should not be pruned until late winter. We suggest that the apple trees be pruned-during January and February, while the others (peaches, plums, cherries) be pruned during March. This latter group is more tender and the hardest part of the winter should be over before they are pruned. Health Hazard I’m aware of the wild bird problem on many farms and in groups of evergreen trees in the urban and sub-urban areas. Also, we know of the number of stray dogs and cats that are roaming the areas of the county. All of these wild creatures are a hazard to the health of local herds and flocks because of the danger of spreading disease; however, it is very difficult to control them, especially the wild birds. Producers are urged to give this problem some attention in order to prevent disease outbreaks. The use of screens on windows and WINTER SWRM SAFETY RULE'S y/ CHECK BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT _ X-/>k H BEFORE THE STORM ARRIVES. &> O V CHECK YOUR SUPPLY OFHEAnNG FUEL. [■ v' CHECK FOOD ANP STOCK AH BfTRA SUPPLY ▼wli® V STAY IHOOOKS DURING STORMS, WHEREVER HSSSI RLE "S fy DON'T KIU. YOURSELF SHOVELING. SHOW. ✓ DRESS ft*. THE SEASON - n/ ID MELT |C£ AHPSHOW OH SIDEWALKS AMP DRIVEWAYS, SPWHKLE OH CALCIUM CHLORIDE. THIS IS ROW MANY MUMICIPAUTIES KEEP ROADS CLEAR. Turing winter -storms, your car cam be your vest friend OR. WORST ENEMY. SET YOUR CAR WINTERIZED BEFORE THE STORM SEASON BEGINS. HERE 15 AN AUTO CHECKLIST. _ ignition svstbm heater. BATTERV BRAKES PERFECT — LIGHTS LV ADJUSTED TIRE TREAD \MIfER.BUH)E* FUEL SVSTENV DEFROSTER. COOUHG.SWEH —SNOW TIRES LUBRir BCHAt TI6HT AHTIF' KEEP WA MAWTMHI Mill! JiiiLi Ui i winter, travel npit • ?LAH VOUR TRAVEL- AMD SELECT PR) MAEV AMD ALTER - MATE ROUTER. • CHECK WEATHER IKFORMATtOH OK VOUt RADIO. • TRV NOT TO TRAVEL AUOME. • TKAvELIN CONV/OV WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ,IF POSSIBLE. • ALWAVS FIU6ACOUNETANK BEFORE ENTERING OPEN COUNTRY - EVEN FOR SHORT DISTANCE'). • DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND CAREFUU-Y, clip ms f&tn/xe rwtpunjne xep&zeMce doors of farm buildings might bo of some help; however, with open feedkts this is not possible and the birds keep coining. If and when we get long periods of snow cover this winter, no doubt the wild bird problem will became more severe. Stray dogs and cats should be eliminated because with the densely populated farm buildings in this area, these animals could be in and oat of several barns in one night To my knowledge at this time, we do not have ap proved sprays or baits that will control wild birds. Alfalfa Growers Some alfalfa growers are already getting started on their 1976 seedlings by plowing the ground this fall and winter. This is a good practice providing the field is rather level and will ex perience a minimum amount of washing and erosion this winter. Alfalfa ground that is fall or winter plowed can be worked and planted earlier in the spring; this will be to the advantage of getting a good stand of straight seeded alfalfa. If the ground needs lime, it should be plowed down or incorporated into the soil as soon as possible and ahead of seeding the alfalfa. The demand for alfalfa hay, or alfalfa as silage, is very good and local producers are urged to grow as much as possible on their farms; this is especially true with dairymen r - '.o can utilize large amounts of top quality alfalfa. P WHON Grow Successful growing °f ornamental shrubbery in cootalnera Is dependent upon proper aelection of plants to be grown and sufficient protection of their roots during winter months. So says Dr. Frauds R. Gouln, associate professor of horticulture at the University of Maryland in CoOege Park. Dr. Gouln presented Us findings on winter injury to container-grown plants during a nationwide “Better Farm union charters The Lancaster County Farmers Union met here recently and decided to charter their local with the National Farmers Union. The following officers were elected for 1978: President, Albert ICeHinger, Strasburg; Vice- President, James Spahr, litttz; Sec.-Treasurer, Mrs. James Spahr, Lititz. A slide-presentation ‘Parity and Abundance,” otAlining Fanner’s Union National Food Flan was shown. The Lancaster County Farmers Union voted to approre the principles set forth in this film. Fanners Union feels that the “boom and bust” agricultural policy which we have now is bur HCADSUP! March of Dimes THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BT THE PUBLISHER FISHER SPRAY PAINTERS K (Henry K. Fisher) SANDBLASTING and SPRAY PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Aerial Ladder Equipment Office & Shop - 667 Nariman Station Rd. Residence - 2322 Old Phdaddphia Pike Lancaster, Penna ' ' For FREE Estimates Call 717-393-6530 SERVING THE FARMERS FOR 102 YEARS HAMBURG SAVINGS PDIC and -——— TRUST COMPANY Hamburg, PA Phone 215-562-3811 A FULL SERVICE BANK ornamentals successfully Trees for Metropolitan landscapes" symposium, held early last month at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. The meeting was sponsored by the National Arboretum and the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The University of Maryland research and Extension specialist has been doing experimental work with container-grown shrubbery for 13 years. Expansion of the con- ting the family fanner as well as the consumer. At this recent meeting the members developed policy to be presented to the state convention of Pennsylvania Farmers Union which will be held January 26 and 27 at the Sheraton Inn, Harrisburg. At this meeting the lancaater County Farmers Union drafted the following policy: Tit favor form truck license at one-half price, as is the policy In most neighboring states. The members were brought up to date ou the Farmers Union Blue Cross- Blue Shield Group Plan, and were informed that the premium rates will be reduced for the second consecutive year. Birth defects ore forever. .Unless % you % help- jmd [nr—iifi plant industry In Maryland and the entire Northeast could be done if coldweatfaer root injury is cxurtallad. Dr. Gouln told the sytnpoafaan par ticipants. Maryland nurserymen and landscape contractors are beginning to discover a limited anther of plants that are able to grow in a containerised environment, Dr. Gorin reported. Their success anally depends upon using a while, pliable styrofoam-like material called microfoam as a protective covering during winter nuatty This practice was developed in 1170 as a result of Gouin’s agricultural research efforts. It should help to increase the number of plants that can be grown in containers. Because the need for greenhouse shelter or artificial heat is eliminated, it should help to increase the msnbers of plants that can be grown year-round in containers. Gouin aAnitted that little ii known concerning factors that determine the hardiness of roots on containerized [Us~ ‘ E ,ui. m^nt g; S plant*, or how cold temepraturea Injure them. U«e of plant nutrient* or chemical growth regulators has not significantly in creased root hardiness, but Gouin has found that older root* are more resistant to cold temperatures than young ones. . Expansion of the con tainerised plant industry in Maryland would provide several advantages to nurserymen and landscape contractors, Gouin com mented. He noted that nurserymen would benefit because they can grow a greater number of marketable plants per acre in a minimum amount of time without greatly in creasing labor needs. Or namentals in containers can also grow more uniformly than in field cultivation, and they can be transplanted at any time of year. r COW CUPPER REPARB* ] I AND SNARPEMNG SERVICE 1 1 I Also Used Uppers For Sale I I I ■ Don Lohr . I RD6. Lancaster. PA I j n 7I72SU ]
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