Preserving Christmas Flowers Prolongs Freshness in Tests
Penn State researchers report cut roses last two to four days longer and carnations three to five days longer when placed in liquid preservatives vs plain water. FloralsLife Burpee's Everbloom Smithers Oasis Sprite cited as top performers for roses and carnations under tested conditions.
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Sylvania State Univrsity
Peter B. Pfahl
Smithers-Oasis
Burpee
Everbloom
Pfahl
Smithers- Oasis
Science In Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station
Penn State
Pfahi
Saving Energy on the Farm
Roy W. Uelner of Allis-Chalmers says farms can save fossil fuels through engine idling reduction and disciplined maintenance. He urges farmers to track operating hours, use maintenance checklists, and match tractor size to task, noting systematic upkeep cuts fuel use.
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Roy W. Uelner
Allis-Chalmers Corp
Uelner
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