Plastic Greenhouse Trial For Mum Production In Field
Wissler Flower Co of Lancaster tests a portable plastic greenhouse over field grown mums this summer. They plan ten 200 foot long houses built in sections to move between beds, a new concept in the county since a meeting of florists this spring. The plastic film sheets come in various widths with a field life of at least ten years and show resilience to sunlight rain and snow.
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Wisslers
Wissler Flower Co
Lancaster
Fruit Prospects Near Normal Peaches Vary Across Regions
Harrisburg officials report 1957 Pennsylvania fruit prospects near normal with peach yields variable in southeastern counties due to early May freezes. First peach production estimated at 2,450,000 bushels vs 2,340,000 revised. Erie belt expected to be full. Adams Franklin York area shows rost damage. Apple prospects ok with July 11 estimate. Pear forecast 75,000 bushels. sweet cherry 700 tons forecast. Great Lakes states data to follow.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Jay
Pennsylvania
Erie
Adams - Franklin - York County
Franklin County
Great Lake States
Plastic greenhouse for Wisslers shows frugal design aims
The Wisslers build a cheap plastic greenhouse using 5 mil plastic and reclaimed lumber to cover blooms and protect against moisture. Open sides and black cloth control day length while hand watering adds labor. faster fall cutting and better blooms are expected to offset costs.
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Wisslers
Wissler
Manheim Mill Reopens At 80 Percent Capacity
A fire at Manheim Farm Bureau feed mill partially destroyed facilities but did not halt operations. The Daffin Company installed a mobile unit and the mill quickly resumed, producing 40 000 tons yearly while pellets come from another mill. Employees returned to work as crews praised local fire units and cooperative support.
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Manheim
Farm Bureau
McFarland
Lancaster County
Daffin Company
George G. Connor
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