818-UncMter Farming, Saturday, September 11, 1999 Ida’s Notebook Ida Risser We’ve finally gotten some rain after two months of noth ing. What a change we can see now as the roses are blooming again. There are red ones, pink ones, and several white ones. I’m still looking for the yellow and flame-colored ones. The beans that I planted sev eral weeks ago never even came up, and now I’m afraid it is too late. Tomatoes and Swiss Chard are about the only things to eat in our garden. The other day I did a job that is a tradition around here. When school starts, I know it is time to harvest the grapes that grow around the brick smokehouse in the middle of the farm garden. This year I got a couple buckets full and canned grape juice and You Ask, You Answer (Continued from Page B 16) QUESTION Karen Mull, Eli zabethtown, would like to know where to purchase an agitator for an electric butter churn manufactured by Alaba ma Manufacturing Co. The agitator is plastic. The motor sets on top of a bar rel shaped 3-gallon jar. The agltatorflts on the lid inside the jar. The company must have gone out of business because letters addressed to the address on the motor are returned. Anyone know where to find an agitator? QUESTION Tom Salvadore, Newtown, wants to know where to purchase wood chisel handles for Stanley Wood Chisels #750 for several sizes ranging from 'A - to VA -inches. QUESTION G. Sweitzer, Airville, would like to know the chemical recipe for the solution in which apples were dipped prior to cold storage over the winter. What else can be done to improve the texture of York Imperial apples stored at 32 degrees? QUESTION A reader is looking for an oversized tin scoop for a small candy scales. She has all the weights but needs a 10-14-inch scoop to make the scales complete. ANSWER In response to Jim from Perkasie, Pete Medvecky, Drums, writes that he has two wheels saved from an old John Deere plow. The wheels are approximately 24-inch es in diameter and have 10 half-round cast iron spokes, one side has small cleats, the other side does not. Pete lives in Luzerne County near the intersection of Routes 80 and 81, north of Hazleton, and can be contacted at 28 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Drums, PA 18222. ANSWER—Jim McKelvey, Slating ton, asked where to buy citronella oil in bulk to use for a horse spray ingredient. Thanks to Mahlon Horning, East Earl, for writing that a ready-mix spray with citronella oil is available at Good’s Mill, East Earl, phone (717) 445-4353. made grape sauce. Our daughter and her family were lucky and unlucky as they traveled east to visit over Labor Day weekend. You see, they had a front wheel fly off the car on the Indiana Turnpike traveling 65 to 70 miles per hour. A garage had just put four new wheels and tires on their car. It is a long story, but they are safe. My husband helped to fill the silo with alfalfa to feed the many heifers on the farm. And, they got it stored before the rain came. One day we tried our luck at Blue Marsh Lake in Berks County but caught nothing. The week before I took one-half an hour and stood along the Conestoga River near our home. First I caught two small fish, which I threw back. But then, I really caught a big fish. My rod bent as I pulled in an 18-inch catfish. He was very heavy and my husband was kind enough to skin him for me. Some fun. SURGE The MAGNUM SERIES of parlor stalls are internatioi designed, engineered and manufactured to provide maxii longevity with minimal maintenance, regardless of herd i We at Babson Bros. Co. know, that of equal importano equipment durability, are four other points to focus on: . Comfort; Cow Positioning; Operator Safety an Throughput Capabilities... ' -» BRANDT’S HOSTETTER /suroE§ farm supply surge Elizabethtown, PA Rd 2, Box 749 ’ 1 -800-872-7478 Annville, PA 717-367-1221 717-867-2896 LONGACRE ELECTRICAL SERVICE, INC. Bally, PA 215-845-2261 MOUNTAIN VIEW JIM’S SURGE SUPPLY, INC. SALES & SERVICE Rd 1, Box 1392 215 Oak Bottom Rd Hamburg, PA Quarryville.PA 610-488-1025 717-786-1533 No other milking equipment and supply company has more experience, expertise and commitment in its ability to deliver service, knowledge and merchandise. All of this contributes to the well-being of cows and the profitability of your dairy. Magnum 90i Herringbone Stall FORSHEY’S, INC. 110 Forshey St Martmsburg, PA 814-793-3791
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