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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1960

Page

12

Mulching Helps Growers Improve Moisture Supply

Penn State extension-pomologist says mulching best method to insure adequate moisture for higher yields. The passage urges moisture conservation for crops and notes individuals should acknowledge partners weekly.

Gonard Big Carl Bittner Pennsta Extension

Burling's Chicks Promote Top Quality Eggs and Stock

Burling's showcases NEPPCO award winning lines and popular strains for layers and meat birds. It lists Sexlink varieties like Merryknoll and Golden Sexlinks, Cobb White Rocks, Vantress crosses, and Barred Rocks. Quality stock supports high egg yields and strong meat birds with careful selection. Call Oxford 286 collect to order.

Neppco Bill Burling

Sewing Contest Won by Lois Overgaard in State Event

Miss Lois Ann Overgaard 16 of Lancaster R4 won the state Class B title in the 1960 National Grange Sewing Contest. She was among 147 state contestants with a pink and white sleeveless dress and matching jacket. Lois is secretary of the Future Teachers of America at Conestoga Valley High School and active in 4-H. she was sponsored by Verna Mae Walton of Colerain Grange 1667.

Lois Ann Overgaard Lancaster R4 Lois Future Teachers of America Club Conestoga Valley High School Verna Mae Walton Colerain Grange Lancaster County

Prune Shrubs After Flowering Says Extension Expert

Penn State extension horticulture adviser A. O. Rasmussen urges pruning flowering shrubs right after blooming. This timing protects next year's flowering wood and encourages robust bloom.

A. O. Rasmussen Penn State Extension

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Burling's Carey Burling’s Big 8 Merryknoll Sexlink Varco Andrews Cobb Vantress Garrison Cornish Cobb White Rock Gove New Hampshires Oxford Burling’s Hatchery Box F Penna Harold B. Zook Lampeter Lancaster Florin Florin Dairy Feeds Mount Joy Wolgemuth Bros., Florin, Penna Lois Overgaard Davcco Webb Smucker Bros Leola Niagara Niagara Chemical Division Ayden, N.C Local Niagara Distributors N. G. Hershey & Son Manheim MO Clem Hooker Cleme Hoober
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