Crownvetch
HARRISBURG Anyone traveling through Penn
sylvania this lime of year cannot help noticing the masses of
chirk green plants covered with small pink and lavender
flowers that grow along many of the state's highways
And although this plant, known as Pcnnglft Crownvetch
,md widely used by PennDOT landscapers Is quite attractive,
il is its unseen virtues that have made It a landscaping and
environmental miracle.
Crownvetch has proved to be the near perfect natural
control for erosion, weeds, poor soil and even litter. It has
even been named the “roadside conservation plant ”
A cousin to the pea and clover, this plant not only thrives in
the poorest soil but actually enriches it as it grows
established crownvetch, therefore, requires no fertilizing.
Because of its amazing ability to smother weeds, it
eliminates the need for chemical herbicides. And the plant
practically “eats” litter, keeping waste paper and other
trash out of sight until it decomposes naturally.
Crownvetch is the ideal erosion control plant because it will
grow on the steepest slopes and its dense foliage and intricate
roots break up the ram and hold back soil.
Another plus is that it is easy to control and never needs
cutting, thereby saving valuable tax dollars. In fact, once
established, crownvetch completely takes care of itself.
Crownvetch is a dense dark green mass of foliage about
FARM DISPERSAL
Having decided to discontinue dairy farming,
the following livestock and machinery will sell
without reservation on:
FRIDAY, AUG. 13 r 1976
Located 2 miles off Rte. 171 between Great
Bend and Susquehanna, PA. Exit 68 off 1-81.
Follow Beavan Auction arrows.
35 TOP GRADE HOLSTEINS
6 REG. HOLSTEINS
This exceptional Susq. Co. herd consists of 36 milch
cows of which eleven are due in August, 6 in Sept.,
several for late fall and balance are milking and bred
back for winter. Four bagging first calf holstein heifers
of which one is registered, due in October. One senior
yearling heifer.
This dairy has size, excellent udders and show real
production. All animals 30 day T.B. and Bruc. tested
with state and interstate health charts. Pregnancy
examined.
JOHN DEERE 60 TRACTOR
John Deere 50 tractor (both tractors in A-l con
dition), New Holland 467 haybine, John Deere 14T
baler with thrower, two heavy duty wagons with bale
racks, wagon running gear, J.D. 894 siderake, J.D. 135
bu. model 34 manure spreader, J.D. 3 pt. terrace blade,
Massey - Ferguson 5 ft. rotary mower, Myers snow
blade for J.D. 50 or B and portable elevator.
Plan to attend this sale of quality dairy replacements
and clean farm machinery.
Terms; Cash or Good Checks.
Refreshments
Tent'
Owners:
MR. & MRS. ROBERT B. COLWELL
J. R. Beavan - Auctioneer & Sale Mgr.
Hallstead, PA 717-879-2508
IP.M
- ideal for conservation
two (cct high during its growing season which lasts from May
to November In midsummer, the plants arc literally covered
with small fragrant pink, white and lavcndar flowers From
December to March the plant is dormant and takes on the
color of the surrounding landscape.
This amazing plant, known to scientists as Comilha vana,
is a native of Europe But it wasn’t until years after it found
Herman wins two pulls
THE BUCK - Last
weekend’s tractor pull here
saw Eddie Herman of
Frederick, Md. win two pulls
with his IH 1466 super stock
tractor. He won both the 9000
and 12,000 Super Stock
classes, and placed third in
the 9000 pound Open class.
Following are the results:
7000 pound
Super Stock
1. Dennis Rathbone, AC
180,229 feet, seven inches; 2.
Dave Moore, John Deere
4010, 216-3; 3. Coleman
Wheatley, John Deere 4010,
211.
700 Modified
1. Greg Manners, 283-3; 2.
Lester Houck, 283-1; 3. David
Becker, 269.
PUBLIC SALE
ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS & TOOLS
WED. EVE., AUG. 11, 1976
At 5:00 P.M. Sharp
Owners moving to Arizona
Located approx. 11/*I 1 /* miles off Rt. 74, turning
west on Rt 851 at Jady’s Twin Springs Drive-in,
and proceed to the village of Bryansville, York
Co., PA. Follow arrows to sale along Woodbine
Rd.
Mason & Hamlin Melodian & tilt top bench; beautiful
refinished pump organ in perfect condition w-stool;
oak wash stand; Larkins desk; night stand w-drawer;
very old wood ice chest; finger carved Victorian sofa in
green velvet in mint cond.; oak dovetail dresser; 2
wooden clothes trees; petite 17th century ladies sofa;
hand carved buffet; table top victrola; 4 antique
wooden restaurant stools; set of 4 bent wood chairs;
music cabinet; pr. brass buggy lights; mantle clock;
copper wash boiler; miniature scales; statue; china;
glassware; sausage stuffer; furrow plow; jars & other
items.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
G.E. twin set auto, washer & dryer, white in like new
cond.; Sears Coldspot apt. size refrigerator; 10 x 14
Ankara “Persian Type” rug & pad, like new; 9 x 12
Ankara rug & pad; 7% x 12 gold rug & pad; small gold
& beige burlap sofa; floral occ. chair; beige vinyl
recliner; gun cabinet; w-glass sliding doors, holds 12
guns; Ig. Eagle lamp; lot of other beautiful living room
lamps; 2 directors chairs; 2 sets of double size box
springs & mattresses; brass fireplace screen & tools; -
21” B&W TV; folding tables; 4 pc. redwood patio set;
picnic table & benches; Ig. selection artificial plants &
flowers, 2 dinette sets; dehumidifier; humidifier;
canvas painting; grape design cast iron lawn set; Avon
bottles; etc.
12 HP M.T.D. tractor w-42” rotary mower, snow
blade & dual auxiliary wheels; 5 HP riding mower;
Wards 8 HP roto-tiller; Yamaha 60 cc mini bike; 2
rotary lawn mowers; % HP air compressor; lot of
metal shelving; shot gun & rifle reloading outfits;
bowling ball; lot of hand & garden tools; lumber;
doors; barbell set; light cords; work benches, and
many items not mentioned.
Sale order: Sale will beginw-tools, hardware, lawn &
garden items to be followed by antique furniture &
household goods. Dishes, glassware, etc. last. Please
come early, lots to sell. Bring lawn chairs.
Rain date Fri. Eve., Aug. 13.
Terms: cash or approved check.
808 & CHARLOTTE RUFF
RD2
Delta. PA
Robert L. Sechrist, auctioneer
Ph. 382-4379
Anderson & Warner, clerks
Not responsible for accidents.
Refreshments available.
9000 Super Stock
1. Eddie Herman, 272-2 ; 2.
Marlin Brubaker, AC D-21,
265-5; 3. Dave Moore, JD
4010, 221-9.
5000 Super Stock
1. Jim Brubaker, AC 180,
276-9 ; 2. Dennis Rathbone,
AC 180 269-7; 3. Dale Smoker,
AC 180, 265-7.
9000 Open
1. Lester Houck, Kinzer,
283-2; 2. Greg Manners, 272;
3. Edward Herman, 268-10.
5000 Modified
1. William Almoney, 276-
10; 2. Nathan Wolfe, 276-6 ; 3.
Theodore Houck, 275-6.
12,000 Super Stock
1. Edward Horman, full
pull; 2. Dave Moore, John
Deere 4010, 234-5; 3. David
Hitchner, MF 1130, 215-8.
ANTIQUES
TOOLS
Lancaster Farming, Saturday. August 7.1976
its way to Pennsylvania as an adulterant in nlraua seed that
its potential became known
Dr Fred Grau, a professor at Penn State University, was
traveling near Virginvlllc, Berks County, in June of 1935
when he noticed a purple flowered plant clinging to a shale
hillside where nothing else would grow.
At first, no one knew what the plant was, not even the
scientist at Penn State. Robert Gift, on whose farm it grew,
only knew it as “that weed.” Later, botantical clues iden
tified it as a member of the legume family which includes
peas and clover.
Dr. Grau took seeds and cuttings and started growing
Crownvetch on two small farms near State College The plant
was named Pcnngift for the state and farm on which it was
found. All crownvetch in Pennsylvania is descended from
that which Dr. Grau first found.
By 1948 crownvetch cultivation and production was suf
ficiently advanced that a trial planting was made on a high
way cut near Port Matilda, Centre County. The experiment
was so successful that others were made and by 1955,
crownvetch became a standard plant for erosion control
along Pennsylvania highways, replacing honeysuckle and
other hard to control vines.
Currently there are over 35,000 acres of crownvetch
planted along Pennsylvania highways and the plant is also
coming into wide use m other states. It has also been used to
cover earthen dams, levees and strip mines. It can be used
for forage, and is nutritious for cattle. And some Crownvetch
enthusiasts say the blossoms make a good dessert wine.
Royster to build facility
TAMPA, Fla. - The
Royster Company an
nounced that the company
will build a multi-million
dollar storage tank and
truck-rail loading facility in
Tampa, Fla. Royster is the
nation's largest independent
fertilizer manufacturer.
Construction will begin in
the fall on the tank which will
hold anhydrous ammonia to
be shipped to the company’s
phosphate plant in nearby
Mulberry, Fla. The am
monia will be shipped into
Tampa in liquid form from
several overseas sources
including Venezuela,
COMPLETE
HOLSTEIN
DISPERSAL
The undersigned will sell the following on the
farm located 5 mi. north of North East, Md. on Rt
272, Rt. 272 may be reached from U.S. Rt. 40 or
1-95. From Rising Sun, Md., take Rt. 273 east to
Rt. 272 and proceed south 2 mi. to Ed Crothers
Rd. in Zion, Cecil Co., Md. on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1976
10:30 A.M.
One of Maryland’s Finest Herds
180 REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 180
90 GOWS - 30 BRED HEIFERS -
30 YEARLINGS - 20 HEIFER CALVES -
10 BULLS
Tested for Interstate Shipment
PLENTY OF BASE MILK 24 due in July -14
due in August - 7 due in September -10 due m October.
CLASSIFIED —1 EX 15 VG 36 GP 24 Good 2 Fair.
6 cows with records 815 f to 873 f
17 cows with records 702 f to 791 f
21 cows with records 603 f to 699 f
11 cows with records 500 f to 597 f (all at 2 yrs )
Sires include Elevation (11 dtrs. 4 sons), Astronaut
(11 dtrs.), R Maple (11 dtrs. 1 son), Ivanhoe Star (7),
Bootmaker (7), Matt (2 dtrs. 1 son), Apollo (2), Jewel
(2), Optimist (5), Pawnee Farms Arlinda Chief (3).
Service sires represented are Elevation (31),
Astronaut (9), Tippy (8), R Maple (4), Sterk Exclusive
(4), Matt (2), Bootmaker (2).
Sensational Production - Outstanding Type. Show
Animals and Foundation Anunals of All ages 1 A great
buyer’s opportunity.
Owner
J. BRYAN OSBORNE,
North East, Maryland
Sale Managed by;
A. Doty Remsburg, Jefferson, Md. 21755
R. Austin Backus, Inc., Mexico, N.Y. 13114
Trinidad, and New Orleans
and will be used in producing
fertilizer.
The Royster facility will be
constructed on 17 acres of
the Hookers Point section of
the Port of Tampa, and is
scheduled to be completed
by late 1977. The new
complex will have a storage
capacity of 35,000 metric
tons and will be able to
unload ships at a rate of 1250
tons per hour. It is expected
that a minimum of 150,000
tons of ammonia will be
transported through the
Royster terminal yearly.
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