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I ’ V **! —— - TIPS FROM CLEMSON HOME & WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE On Hie Farm HORIZONTAL VERTICAL (EDITOR'S NOTE: Informa tion In this column is provided by Extension Service specia lists and faculty members of Clemson University Questions may be addressed to, Editor, Home & Outdoors, care of this newspaper.) Q. When should young pine trees be pruned? M. A. B., Greenville A. Be careful with very young pines. Ifpruned too early they will not grow as they should. Best pruning time is during dormancy, November, December, January and Febru ary, usually. Prune young trees only hall way—if they’re 10 feet, leave five-foot crowns. For those a- round 20 to 30 feet, prune two thirds, leaving one-third crown. Make the initial cut from the bottom of the limbs, sawing approximately a third of the way through, then go down from the top. This will avoid splits. Prune flush with the trunk, for faster healing. Rot ting stubs will harbor diseases and insects.-- S. A. Marbut, associate extension specialist, forestry. Q. How deep should flower bulbs be planted 0 P. S., Wal- halla A. Depth of planting is highly important to performance and quality of plants. Tulip bulbs should be covered *'ith four to five inches of soil. Daffodil bulbs should be covered with four inches, crocus with two inches, Hyacinth with five inch es, Iris and Snowdrop with three inches. In sandy soils, bulbs may be planted slightly deeper. F. V. Jones. assistant extension specialist, horticulture Q. Enclosed is a “varmint” which inflicted a painful sting on our Chilhuahua. Many peo ple have observed it and all say they have never seen any thing like it before Anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated. Mrs. J. E. P., Lake City A. This is the puss cater pillar, which makes one of the flannel moths. Check your dic tionary or encyclopedia under flannel mother Megalopygidae. Most of them sting. The puss caterpillar can produce a ra ther severe sting, but this is one of the few cases where it has been reported on a pet. Uusually it’s on the human species. Enclosed is a copy of Extension Bulletin 10, House hold insects.. They’re avail able from county extension of fices. Pages 45-46 have infor mation on stinging cater pillars. ~~ W. C. Nettles, principal extension specialist, entomology and plant patho logy. Q. Please tell me the best time to reset and fertilize strawberries. R. E., Greer. A. March and April, and fertilizer should be incor porated in soil prior to the setting. Also, there should be a sidedressing of nitrogen in June, and a rather heavy ap plication of fertilizer between September 1 and 15. The crowns are formed from late August until frost, making the Septem ber fertilization desirable.-- R. J. Ferree, principal ex tension specialist, horticul ture. Q. Caterpillars have been feeding on lawns in the neigh borhood. They’re about an inch to an inch and a half long, move from one lawn to another, then disappear. What is this? Mrs. J. B. M., Donalds. A. Sounds like the fall army worm, which has been heavily infesting parts of the state. They are serious pests of pas ture grasses including fescue, coastal and common bermuda and various types of sorghums. When deprived of grass, they will feed on other types of plants. The fall army worm is readily killed with Sevin spray or 10 percent dust. Repeat if needed or if washed off with 24 hours after application.-W.C. Nettles, principal extension specialist, entomology and plant pathology. 1 Farm milk producer 4 Pork producers t Home for farm animals 12 Exclamation 12 Operatic solo 14 Toward the sheltered side 15 River (Sp.) 16 Short poems 18 Bowing 20 Place again 21 Spanish article 22 Goes astray 24 Beloved 26 A farm is usually in a rural 27 Small explosion 30 Ur. Hemingway 32 Take long steps 34 Climb this to the haymow 35 Maker of men’s clothes 36 Worm 37 Immerses 39 Role 40 Father 41 French plural article 42 Discharge a gun 45 Sloped 49 Agreed 51 Before 52 Imitates 53 Sea eagle 54 Chest bone 55 Get up 56 Looks at 57 Harden 1 Big Iowa farm crop 2 Midwestern state 3 Farm parts covered with trees 4 French capital SPress 6 Pungent spice 24 Remove Here’s the Answer Mi it j r :mi j nr mn iinn r Kum j minifi nnu nr iMTiMuiiK-m nriMzirsun Mr-rni:tJ f ii .ki rir:rir MnciH nritin r it i~t irin^hu urjiiiiMt j **i ii )i;:m i neon fit u jk~ r.KJi.r: r mmi r mu Mntjun uoisir.nroi: riMLiut Tiur-m rout rrnuci nsirm o Lt-. in rim i : mnn rvoi-: County Dairy Farming Grows THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., Oct. 1«, 1*70—&C 7 Sorry 8 of hay 9 Malt beverages 10 Network 11 Where hens lay eggs 17 Printing mistakes 19 Ventured 23 Reposes 25 Ages 26 Of an anchor raised just to clear bottom 27 Square pillars 28 Scent 29 Impudent 31 Staid 33 What farm crop* should do 38 Pie 40 Sheriff’s force 41 Loads 42 Cicatrix 43 Pueblo Indian 44 Individuals 46 Smooth and unaspirated 47 Iroquolan Indian 46 Obligation 50 Born 1 t n cL -5 1 I - I 10 r - w 0 8 PT TIMELY TIPS BY COUNTY AGENT HOME ECONOMIST CATTLE MUST BE MARK ED - Cattle over two years of age moving interstate for slaughter must be identified with USDA approved backtags or eartags starting October 9. Steers and spayed heifers are exempt from this provision. The tagging should help con trol the spread of diseases more effectively. For delicious apple slaw, moisten equal amounts of chop ped apples and finely shredded cabbage with sour-cream dressing. PLASTIC WRAP - Garden tools can be kept rust-free by wrapping all metal parts in plastic wrap. Clean metal parts and dry them thoroughly. If plastic wrap covers the metal snugly, it is not necessary to rub oil or petroleum over the surface. Plastic wrap does not allow air to get to the metal; so these surfaces remain rust free. 4-H PULLET SHOW AND SALE will be held during the Laurens County Fair again this year. Tl»e pullets may be seen in the cattle barn and the sale will be held at 10:00 A.M. Sat urday, October 31. LAURENS COUNTY FAIR - will be held October 26-31. A good supply of premium books is available at the County Agents office. Pick up one and plan to enter something in the fair. BY M. L. OUTZ COUNTY AGENT I’ve been looking at the re cords of oar dairymen who are on DHIA. Laurens County has made tremendous progress In dairying in the past decade. This Is due to wise Judgement of many dairymen and the fact that skilll has developed over a period of time. Also, much better equipment Is now avail able. Millions of dollars worth of bull cows were purchased and brought into South Carolina when dairymen were starting in the dairy business. These cows come out of the mid-western states and Canada. Scientific development ofthe technique of artlfical breeding changed this fact. Today we have as good of cattle as is found in the world. It is true that we do not have the re gistered foundation herds that are found in other parts of the country but we have sires out of those herds. There are three herds in the Laurens county area in volving over 350 cows that are producing over 15000 pounds of milk. Those are CbarlesWald- rup, Horace and James Martin, Horace Finley, and Lee Sparks, Seven herds > in the county produce over 13,000 pounds annually. This involves over 900 cows. This figure goes up each year. I believe we have some of the best dairymen in the state. As a consequence, we have the best dairy cattle. There is -opportunity in the dairy business for young far mers. A stable market that pays as well or better than any other agricultural enterprise. Anyone interested in getting into the dairy business might come by or call our office. If you have gullied land, why not put pines out so that in time the gullies will cease and the pines will have grown you money. I have often wondered why the government which has spend millions of dollars in the country on conservation has not required the gullies to be stopped before a farmer would be qualified to receive other subsistance. This sorely make common sense. Why not! It makes one wonder if the real purpose is being ftilfllled. There is no wonder that streams are filled with mud and silt I want to urge land owners to order enough pines to cover the raw gullied areas on their farms. If he isn’t able to do it In one year, then plan to get it done over a period of time. So, plant a tree, your self, be proud you did. Piedmont Fair Has Auto Race The late model sportsman's stock car classic will be staged Saturday afternoon on the track at Piedmont Interstate Fair, which opened its 25th season Monday at Spartanburg. The largest purse ever of fered, $500, is posted for the winner. The 40 drivers entered in clude Wilson Peace of Greer, Raymond Payne of Forest City, the Taylor Brothers of Laurens, Billy Scott of Union, Bobby Pierce of Tryon, Fred Hawkins of Woodruff, Charlie Blanton of Gaflhey and Pres ton Humphries of Shelby, Don Bumgardher of Kings Mountain, last year’s wLiner, will defend his title. The six counties Fair’s House of Flowers and all ex hibits will be open throughout the week until midnight Satur day. Livestock premiums will be paid Friday. ANOTHER ARMY WORM OUTBREAK is possible before cold weather. Watch your lawn and pastures. ELECT Dr. David I. Mixoa County Council I behove in Rnd wth work for the 1. Practical education for our young I believe that it should be the reepotudbillftT ef our school systems to train our young people in those vocations and professions where trained people are needed here in Laurens County and thereby keep our young people at home. We need mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, eervtes people for heating, ah’ conditioning, etc. Local in dustry needs trained people for many different vocations, merchants need trained sales perean net In order to accomplish this we need good guidance — counseling service within our school systems so that our young people’s abiHUee can be determined at an earty age and they can be guided into the field where their talents are and where jobs are available in Laurens County. If so trained they will then become working, ueefut tax-paying citizens. 2. County-wide water, sewer, garbage dis posal and fire protection services. Due to lack of sewer and garbage disposal services there is now a health hazard in many of the thickly popu lated areas around the edge of our towns. S. There are federal funds available ia the form of gifts and low-interest* long-term Imm* for all these things and I believe that we should take advantage of them for all the things Hated above. It’s our tax dollars the Federal govern- went is handing out and I want to see Laurens Coraty fet back every dollar wo can for the above projects. If we don’t others will. 4. Laurens County should be in the Appa lachian District as are Greenville and Spartan burg Counties because there is more federal mon ey available in the /form of gifts when a county Is so classified. If Laurens County was Included In the Appalachian District I beHeve we would be able to accomplish the above programs with in the next few years with Uttle or no tax in crease. Therefore, If elected to County Council, L uF , |pet thl8 county added to the Appa lachian District as soon as possible. If you beHere in accomplishing the above In a good-businees like-way then I will anmreelale your veto and support now and on Nov. Srd. Howst-to-Qood/nm, Mmij-daowgrt^ Juicy Mountain DELICIOUS APPLES 3 Lb. Bag 29c Golden Ripe BANANAS Z Lbs. 25c Nabisco 12 Os. Box VANILLA WAFERS 37c Bounty Big Roll PAPER TOWELS 37c Purex Detergent Giant Sise TREND 49c Dole 4* O*. Can PINEAPPLE JUICE 29c Plantation PiMe « On Jar SWEET MIXED PICKLES 37c Trellis, Early June No. 102 Can SWEET PEAS 2 for 25c Carolina Pride 12 Oa. Pkg. WIENERS 55c Fresh Lh. GROUND BEEF 59c Castleberry’s 11 Oa. Can HOT DOG CHIU ... 2 te 45c French’s t Os. Jar MUSTARD 19c Morton’l, Fraaoi Exnft Bam . U Oa. TV DINNERS 39c PRICES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER CLINTON MILLS STORE - PHONE 833-0710 FREE DELIVERY SERVICE -•v j •v.vjypps? Wi' -vre- -