Banner Graphic, Greencastle, Putnam County, 8 June 1973 — Page 7

Friday, Jun« 8,1973

Banner-Graphic, Greencastle, Indiana

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West Central Ind. Agricultural and Garden News

Hazy About

Young 4-H Leaders Given Boost

Weed Specialists Predict Problems ... Keeping Lid On Weed Growth Tricky Task

Espaliering? Are you hazy about the meaning of the term “espalienngT This is the art of training trees so that their branches are oriented in a single plane and arranged in a definite pattern. An age-old technique, it exposes a greater proportion of the branch surface to the sun, thus stimulating proportionally heavier flowering and more annual fruiting. The technique produces trees which are adapted to patio or garden situations but must be supported by a wall, fence or trellis, explains John A Wott, Purdue University extension home environment horticulturist. • While espalier patterns can be simple or complex, the training is always precise, he emphasizes. For centuries, European castles and estates have relied on espalier trees for decoration, symmetry and utility. But today, home gardeners can enjoy this exacting and rewarding art by utilizing espaliered trees in their landscaping design. Apple and pear trees are the most common subjects for espaliering, especially the dwarfed type. Dwarfing rootstockslimit the size of the tree grafted on them, slowing their growth and encouraging early bearing, the horticulturist adds. There are various espalier designs which vary in their degree of complexity. Use the more dwarfing rootstocks for the simplest espalier designs and less dwarfing stocks for the more complex systems, Wott recommends. Trees should be planted near a wall or fence. Leave four to 12 inches of space be - tween the trellis on which the tree will be growing and the wall for free air circulation. This also makes it easier to prune, tie and spray. Pruning and training are the most interesting features of growing espalier trees. The terminal branches of all growth must be cut back each spring. During June, July and August, side shoots on all branches must be cut back to encourage development of fruiting spurs and flower buds. If you would like additional information, ask for Indiana Cooperative Extension Service publication, HOMO, “Expalier Fruit Trees,” at your county Extension office. Or, write to Mailing Room, AG AD Building, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907. Single copies are free to Indiana residents.

Budding young 4-H leaders are now assured their efforts will not go unnoticed. Providing that assurance is Reader’s Digest, new sponsor of the national 4-H leadership program supervised by the Cooperative Extension Service. As sponsor of the program, which recognizes leadership accomplishments at county, state and national levels. Reader’s Digest offers a full schedule of awards arranged through the National 4-H Service Committee, Chicago. Up to four medals of honor are offered to deserving boys and girls in each county. The top young leader in each state receives an expense-paid trip to National 4-H Congress in Chicago, Nov. 25-29, and there 12 national winners each receive a 5600 educational scholarship. Through the national 4-H leadership program young people are encouraged to take the opportunity to transform themselves into creative, inspiring, decisive persons. 4-H’ers participating in the program assist in the formation of new' clubs, help supervise 4-H activities. aid younger members in their project work and assist members of the Cooperative Extension Service in expanding the 4-H program. Young people find many outlets for their leadership talents. Improving the environment was the goal of Jim McLean. A 1972 national winner in the 4-H leadership program, McLean organized and was the first president of a county 4-H “Junior Leader Action Club”, which received a “Citizenship in Action”' grant from Reader’s Digest Foundation to help develop a local recreation area. 1 he Brady, Mont., youth also taught conservation classes to nearly 500 youths from ten Montana counties, was chairman of his community’s

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“Earth Day” activities, and served as a junior coordinator at the state’s conservation camp. Teaching crafts to a group of mentally retarded youngsters was one of the 4-H Leadership activities of Susan Webb, of Crossville, Tenn. Miss Webb, also a 1972 national winner in 4-H leadership, was .author of a 4-H newsletter for 4-H leaders, school officials and others in her county. In addition, she’s conducted numerous workshops, tours and leadership labs. For more information opportunities in 4-H leadership, contact the county extension office.

One of the biggest headaches soybean growers will have this season is weeds . . . broadleaves and grasses. But getting the upper hand on the profit-thieving weeds will help growers cash in on what should be the most profitable soybean season in history. It didn’t take a weed expert to see that there were a lot of weedy fields last season. And after basking in the moisture through the super-soggy winter, it’s a safe bet the broadleaves and grasses will be out in full force this year. For example. University of Illinois weed specialists are busy this spring hammering home the point that seedbeds must be more thoroughly prepared to keep the weedy varmints down. The weedmen point out that fall plowing was at a minimum last season—due mostly to wet fields. And they add

Extension Service Offers County Income Tax Booklet

“County Income Tax. . .an alternative to property taxation” is a new Indiana Cooperative Extension Service publication dealing with that part of the state’s 1973 restructured tax program. The 13-page publication explains provisions of the permissive legislation under

which county councils can impose individual income surtaxes up to one per cent. It contains a table for estimating available local option tax revenue and maps showing commuting patterns and the number of persons working outside their resident counties.

that spring plowed and tilled seedbeds are usually more “lumpy.” According to the experts, each lump contains bundles of weedseed that your herbicide may never get to. Then, when the after-planting rains “melt down” the lumps, the weeds shoot up. So, the more thoroughly growers work their seedbeds, the better. It’s also a good idea to broadcast a top notch weedkiller preemergence herbicide that will work well with other weedkilling equipment and can be applied as close to planting as possible.

Many soybean farmers who usually band their preeniergence herbicide will he beating the time and weather “crunch” this season with a time-saving broadcast application. University studies have shown that planting time can be worth as much as S200-8600 per hour, depending upon the crop and acreage.

Also, the soybean weed control experts say it’s a good idea to hit the field after planting with a rotary hoe. This good management idea not only breaks down the “lumps”, but also lightly incorporates the herbicide and breaks the crusty soil surface so the beans can poke through earlier. Then, both the beans and the herbicide get off to a quick start. And with the broadleaves and grasses under control, the broadcasting beanman is on his way to a big seasome weed types will be on the increase.

For instance, if grasses were a big problem last season in certain acres, they’ll be back ... and with more broadleaves and added weed headaches. But broadcasting with a good combination grass and broadleaf weedkiller will help keep them both down. Banding the herbicide dot s a good job on the rows, but always leaves the middles untreated. And after waiting for

soggy fields to dry out, many growers will be in a “time crunch” to get in the two cultivations needed to clean up the weedv middles

Ireland is not rich in natural resoprces such as coal and iron. Its main resources are its mild climate, its even rainfall and its soil.

Administrator's Sale Of Real Estate The undersigned Administrator of the estate of Bessie C. Boswell, deceased, will offer for sale at the Law Office of Frank G. Stoessel, 1 8Mi West Washington Street, Greencastle, Indiana, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1973 at 10:30 a.m. from day to day thereafter until sold the following described real estate: A one-story frame house, 5 rooms and bath, two porches, nice lot, insulated semi-modern being located at 310 West Columbia Street, Greencastle, Indiana, and being a strip of ground 54 feet and throe (3) inches in width off of lot 27 in the Original Plat of the town (now city) of Greencastle, Indiana. Subject to current taxes. TERMS: Cash and subject to the approval of the Putnam Circuit Court. IRA BOSWELL Ackninistrator of the Estate of Bessie C. Boswell, deceased. For an inspection and particulars see Ira Boswell, Administrator, at 1052 Avenue B, Greencastle, Indiana. Frank G. Stoessel, Attorney at Law, IBVi West Washington Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135 (317) 653-3419

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