OR’S NOTE* During this Bicentennial Year, LAN- wall. Then he fled to America and settled in southern Lan-
FARMING is recognizing and saluting farms in caster County.
.steal and southeastern Pa. which have been in the Meanwhile, during approximately the same time span
family for 100 or more years. This is the 17th such (early 1800’s), another young man from Northern Ireland
* in a continuing series. was running into difficulty because his marriage wasn’t
' approved. He and his bride came to America and thus started
the Ferguson family in southern Lancaster County.
By DIETER KRIEG Both the Morrison and Ferguson names were dominant in
, —The story is told that Alexander Morrison left his the area at one time, says Hervey Ferguson, a descendant of
Northern Ireland (Ulster) due to religious per- both families, but they’re just about all gone now.
s, wars, and killings. Both of his parents reportedly Hervey Ferguson and his wife, the former Bertha Foulk,
lives in the struggle. - * live on a beautiful 212 acre farm near here, a part of which
authorities came after him too, young Alexander was originally purchased by Alexander Morrison in'lB29. He
a pitchfork and hurled his assailants across a stone purchased 99 acres for $750. A year later he built a
NEVER FORGET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE LAYING HEN
The Purina Laying Chow Bio-Rating gives the relative fortification of amino
acid, vitamins and minerals. Bio Layena 100 is the base product For
example. Bio Layena 114 contains 7 percent more fortification than Bio
Layena 107 and 14 percent more than Bio Layena 100. Each of the above
feed intake ranges represent approximately 7 percent less feed con
sumption than the previous range. Thus a drop of 7 percent in feed intake
(approximately I’/z pounds per 100 hens per day) is compensated for by an
increase of 7 percent in ration fortification. In this way daily intake of amino
acids, vitamins and minerals remain constant. The correct level of for
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conditions a more highly fortified ration is desired, just choose the amount
of extra fortification by checking the Bio-Rating of each Purina Laying Chow.
JOHN J. HESS 11, INC.
"Walnut Grave Farm” near Union has long been known for its distinguished appearance and prize Guernsey cattle.
“Serving The Needs of the Agricultural Community” f AII —'HT TOS-SSOI
Bicentennial farm
PURINA 810-RATED LAYING CHOWS
Product
Bio Layena TOO
Bio Layena 107
Bio Layenall4
Bio Layena 121
Bio Layena 128
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determine their nutrient content. Rather with the Bio-4 Laying Chows an
extensive new approach has been taken to determine biological availability
of such nutrients. The Bio-4 Chows rely upon specific biological tests to be
sure the amino acids, energy, vitamins and minerals in a feedstuff are
available for use by the hen or chick. This type of formulation gives use to
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production and feed efficiency.
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 26.1976—67
magnificent, large, brick home at a cost of just $l5OO. The
bricks were made in kilns right on the farm and timber came
from trees on the property. Now, more than a century later,
the lawn is dotted with numerous flower beds and stately
trees and a handsome white board fence outlines the im
mediate area. “Walnut Grove Farm” is painted in big letters
across one end of a huge white bam.
For the past nearly 70 years the farm has been known for
more than its serene setting and immaculate condition. Some
of the finest cows of the Guernsey breed once made their
home here, and the Fergusons are still enthusiastic followers
of Guernsey tradition. Although they sold their milking herd
23.4 to 25.0
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Feed Intake Range Fed
Lbs./100 Hens/Day
Over 25.0
21 7 to 23.3
20.0 to 21.6
Under 1 20.0