B4*Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November t, 1997 Ida’s Notebook Ida Risser November Ist and most plants are really slowing down. But as I take one of my last walks around the house. I’m surprised at what I sec. Some orange zinnias at the back porch are still blooming and the picnic table has been set on end to mow the yard one last time. As I turn the comer of the house, I notice the large watermelon that should be picked. This plant somehow came up on its own and gave us four melons. Maybe we’ll Make your own tincture and save $ ECHINACEA Make your own @ 50-70% savings' Very easy to make, organically grown m Lane. Co , 1 kit yields 8 oz, $19.95 (plus $2 00 ship & hand ) We take MC, VISA and checks, Bulk echinacea available, Dealer inquiries invited; To order, call or write. Groff Bros. 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RISING SUN Ag Industrial Equipment BRIDGETON Leslie Fogg hLMt n Pole Tavern Equip. Sales Corp Women’s Director (Continued from Page B 3) pjwiayj qualified to be entered in national competition. Becky and seven committee members package the winning entries and ship them to the national convention site to be held in MassachuseL in two weeks. “There is always a need for charity items,” Becky said. “We have whole families that partici pate in these projects together. This makes them aware of the of tea and decide to pick two kinds for dinner. On a cold day, we enjoy a hot cup of our own tea. Soon I will just be in the house looking out at the things that kept me busy all summer long. LAND PRIDE IT’S EARTH SHATTERING. • Flame hardened 8” teeth • Steel roller spikes with replaceable heat treated sleeves • Double roller and cast notched roller available • Heavy wall round tubing on roller The Land Pride family ... quality from the ground up. 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