Orchard Soil Care and Cover Crops Techniques
A Maryland orchard expert discusses fall and spring plowing, early cultivation, and selecting cover crops to maximize organic matter and soil nitrification. He stresses rye buckwheat and alfalfa as favorable options, notes risks of weed crops, and shares personal trials with cultivation versus no-till methods and a long history of alfalfa use.
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Alfalfa as cover crop for orchard trees
The author describes timing for mowing alfalfa by mid June, mulching trees to conserve moisture, and cultivating alfalfa after first cut. Three 30 day apart cuts are planned, with fall mulch removal to prevent mice injury. Emphasizes alfalfa’s benefits and nitrogen storage for future needs.
Denver Woman Guests With Rice Family In Town
Mrs. C. W. Enos of Denver Colorado arrived a few days ago and is staying with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rice at their North Braddock Street home.
Public Auction of Bank Stocks and Rail Road Bond
Administrators c t a of Martha Shumate deceased will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester on June 17 1926 at 10 A M. Stocks offered include 78 shares Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester 85 shares Union Bank of Winchester 45 shares Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester 2 shares Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester plus 3 shares and 6 shares of George Washington Hotel stock 5 shares Winchester Lumber Company stock and one bond of Winchester and Western Railroad Company for 500 bearing 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust. Cash terms Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Harry R. Kern Administrators c t a. Martha Shumate.
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