What the Fourth Means to Farmers by John Cc
University of Vermont extension agent JOHN CC explores Fourth of July farming realities. The piece covers haying after the holiday, asparagus and rhubarb timing, aphids and beetles management, iris care, corn nitrogen, alfalfa weevil relief, pasture clipping, and grazing water needs for cows, urging safe weed and garden tasks over fireworks.
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John CC
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University of Vermont Extension
Peruvian daffodils bloom for hardy garden lovers
A Vermont gardener extols Hymenocallis calathina also known as the Peruvian daffodil. The bulb is tender and planted late spring with roots often missing. with careful storage and yearly division it multiplies to fill a bushel in five years. They thrive in sun, require warm storage, and can be grown outdoors in mild climates.
Home Economics 4 H Scholarships Offered for 1966
Nine 4 H Home Economics scholarships totaling 6300 dollars will be awarded by four firms. Eligible are former 4 H members who will be college juniors in fall 1966 and plan to major in home economics. Apply by Sept 1 through county or state 4 H offices with 4 H activity summaries and freshman and sophomore grades. Only one girl per state may be considered. Donors include Sunbeam, S H Foundation, West Bend Co, and Pyrofax Gas.
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Burlington
Pauline Rowe
Extension
Powdery mildew threats over 300 Vermont ornamentals
Vermont extension plant pathologist Dr Kenneth D Fisher warns powdery mildew affects over 300 ornamental and native plants including phlox roses lilac zinnia elm euonymus and viburnum. Prevention uses resistant varieties and sprays or dusts sulfur or dinocap. begin in early July with 10 day intervals. fall cleanup includes removing fallen leaves.
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Kenneth D. Fisher
UVM
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Fisher
Women lead in German economy clerical sectors
Bonn reports that women form a major portion of the German workforce across all sectors with 17 percent in organizational, administrative, office and clerical roles. The piece notes that every second working woman in Germany is married.
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