Tomatoes Develop Cold Resistant at Beaverlodge
Canada Agriculture Research Station at Beaverlodge has developed tomato varieties that set fruit at temperatures below 55 degrees, enabling growth in chill conditions. The breakthrough promises earlier fruiting and potential expansion of growing regions.
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New Tomato Varieties Set Fruit in Cooler Nights
Nighttime temperatures below 55 hinder fruit set, but three new tomato varieties resist this limit. The golf-ball sized plants should be available from commercial seed suppliers in 1971.
St Lucia issues definitive stamp series highlighting island sights
St Lucia releases a 14 stamp set depicting key island features. The one cent shows the House of Assembly and government seat. Other values illustrate Castries landmarks, Sulphur Springs, Vigie Airport, Reduit Beach, Pigeon Island, The Pitons, Marigot Bay, Diamond Waterfall, and national symbols including the flag and coat of arms. The $5 stamp features a Queen Elizabeth II portrait from a painting by A C Davidson-Houston.
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Moon Landing Stamp First Day Covers Hit Record High
St Louis M Blount announced 8 743 070 first day covers cancelled near trebled previous peak. Collectors and non collectors from over 100 countries flooded Washington post office at 60 000 to 80 000 daily requests causing delays. Five months to issue. Polandissued stamps for Warsaw liberation anniversary Nike monument rebuilt after Nazi destruction and centenary of the Printers Trade Union started 1870 in Lwow.
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