Planting Corn Timelines From Government Study
Government investigation tracks corn planting dates across the United States over two years. Starts in southern Florida and Texas by February 15, then moves to northern Florida, southern Louisiana and central Texas by mid month, reaching New England, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota by May 15.
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James R. Covert
United States
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Aine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Kansas
Andebraska
Great Lakes
Mechanical mail box flag and clover forage notes
A flag mechanism using a rope and weight signals mail at the box by raising the flag when letters are present. The device prevents slipping and saves walks in bad weather. Clover forage plants are praised for low manurial cost, high protein, soil nitrogen enrichment, and long term benefits to subsequent crops.
Trap Is Easy To Construct
Instructions by J W Griffin describe building a trap to catch rats and other creatures. The design uses a water-filled barrel, falling doors, hardwood bottom, and bait suspended near the floor to lure animals into the lowered compartment. Place on a hillside or gully for level entrance.
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J. W. Griffin
Preparation of Celery Bed Techniques and Timing
Sowing celery in March or early April in fine rich soil, rolling firm the seed bed if dry, and maintaining moisture for slow germination. Transplant from June to August, plant in single or double rows, earth up as it grows, and avoid covering the heart. In severe cold, lift and transplant closely, then cover with leaves hay or straw to prevent freezing.
Garden and Farm Nores News
Weeds along the fence harbor insects and long straight rows aid cultivation. Do not cut asparagus in the first season, use poultry droppings for onions, and rhubarb once established lasts indefinitely. Plan asparagus any time, air cold frames on mild days, and corn profits from easy handling. Fall plowing favors corn. seed corn testing urged for all ears.
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Noress
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Paris
Lancaster
Jack Frost
Lewis N. Moyer, P. D
Main Street
Lititz
Leadme
Joan S, Weaver
Glen, Mawr Seed Farms
Kinzers
Buch & Hassler
Lititz, Pa
Ind
W.S. Buch
Attorney At Law
S. C. Hassler
Auct
L.erite
Tustice of the Peace Real Estate
Brunnerville
D. Frank Kline
H. King Sr
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