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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
3
The caption notes a 1 percent gibberellic acid lanolin paste applied around the stem of each plant four weeks before the photo. Untreated plants at right are the same age. The height difference between the two pairs reflects the growth-stimulating effect of gibberellic acid.
USDA reports gibberellic acid greatly boosts height in ornamentals and crops in greenhouse tests. Small lanolin paste applications, later foliar spray, produced one-half to three times taller plants and 30 to 40 percent more fresh weight in soybeans and beans.
Harrisburg announces Sergeant John Grosnick graduated from the 12 week FBI National Academy program in Washington DC on June 8. He is an instructor at the State Police Training School Hershey with 19 years service since joining in 1938 and prior Army service.
Harrisburg announces activation of 1955-56 farm laws. Farmers now get full 6 cent per gallon gasoline tax refund, $60 per 1000 gallons, and new supports for fertilizers feeds and livestock. The government also funds a two cent per ton industry tax and wool price subsidies based on 1955 figures.
Harrisburg reports two week delays in planting many vegetables on Pennsylvania truck farms due to cold weather. Surveys show output may be below average for asparagus beans beets lettuce spring spinach and strawberries with late harvests and frost damage affecting crops from May through June.
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