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Fertilizer Facts Are Given By Tuck wilier Farmer* Would nuke sure they know what they're getting when they buy fertilizer, according to L. E. TuekwUler, Watauga county farm agent. A lot of money ia wasted every year by fir men who don't take time to investigate the contents of their fertiliser bags. Mr. TuekwUler says there are two simple ways a farmer can be relatively aure that he's getting what he paya (or: (t) by buying only those grade* of fertilizer which appear on the Approved Grade List and which are recom mended tor the crop and aoll con ditions on his own farm; and (2) by inspecting the label or tag that appears on the fertiliser bags. These points are highly import ant, according to Mr. TuekwUler, becauae the question of "custom mixed" fertilisers has recently been raised. The Fertilizer Grade List for North Carolina contains a suf ficiently wide range of grades for practically all the different soil conditions in the state. One of the principal reasons for having "cus tom-mixed" fertilizers is to include the so-called trace elements. But except for certain crops, which are already provided for In the fertl llaer Jaw, the UM al the trace ele ments ii of no value; and they may even do more harm than food Trace element! that are known to limit crop production in North Carol in include boron, which It needed only for' alfalfa, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, other cruci ferous cropf, and iweet potatoes It is not recommended for use on other crops; and if applied to cer tain ones, boron may even cause injury, particularly to bean crops. Peaches in the Sandhills require the addition of zinc; and overtimed soils of the Coastal Plains may re quire the addition of manganese If soybeans, peanuts, or small grains are to be grown on these sreas. Deficient crops growing on such overtimed areas should be treated by spraying or dusting with mang anese sulfate applied at the rate of 10 pounds per acre. Hie list of minor-elements necessary to add to North Carolina soils will probably increase in the future. But until a definite need for these elements is known to exist, Watauga farm ers would be wise to apply only those currently recommended, and then only on those crops specific ally requiring them. Otherwise, they may run into considerable trouble. The fertilizer grade it the guar anteed minimum percentage of nit rogen, pho»phate, and potaah con tained in a fertiliser A number of grados are available in North Carolina, all of which appear on the Approved Grade Lint Thia Grade List is determined each year at a public bearing at which farm-' er representatives, members of the fertilizer industry, N. C. Agricul tural Experiment Statidn scientists, { and representatives of the N. C. Department of Agriculture meet with the members of the Board of Agriculture to consider" the var ious grades that are needed to meet the different soil and crop conditions of the state. The se-' lection of these grades, Mr. Tuck willer explains, is baaed on N. C. Agricultural Experiment Station data and the judgment of farmers and industry representatives. The i grades appesring on the list may then be manufactured and offered for sale by the various companies operating in North Carolina and adjolping states. To be certain that the purchaser of fertilizer gets the quantity of plant-nutrlaot elements guaranteed on the bag, the N. 0. Department of Agriculture maintains an effec tive inspection service. State in spectors sample fertilizer present in warehouses and other places of sale and In storage. These samples are analyzed; and If they do not contain the quantities of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and other ele ments guaranteed on the label, the manufacturer must reimburse the purchaser an amount of money suf ficient to compensste for this shortage. As long as fsrmers purchase these approved grades of fertilizer in sacks or bags that contain a clearly stated guarantee, they can be reasonably sure of getting their money's worth. In fact, farmers who in 1956 purchased these ap proved grades received, on the av erage, plant nutrients in excess of the guaranteed amount that was worth 89 cents per ton of fertilizer. There's nothing, of course, to prevent a grower from having his own formula mixed for use on his own farm. But, Mr. Tuckwlller continues, there are several things a farmer should consider If he plans to use s "custom-mix" of his own specifications. In the first place, be should make certain that the manufacturer la actually mix ing the batch especially for the grower, and not merely supplying him with some premixed grade that he has in stock. Another point to consider is that "custom-mixed" fertilizers may be applied so quickly after man Easter Seals Bring |To Many Brighter Outlook Chapel Hill —To thousands of crlppl«d children in North Caro lina the emblem of Eaater Seals means new hope for better living within the limits of their physical abilitiaa. Hundreds of volunteer workera in 18 communities in this state are now In the midat of a cam paign to raise funds that will aid crippled children and other per sons with physical handicap*. The annual Easter Seal Sale is under way sponsored by the North Caro lina Society for Crippled Children and Adults. The N. C. Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to serve crippled children and adults in this state, by providing certain services to improve the health, welfare, education rehabilitation the handicapped. Part of the money raised goes to buy crutches, wheel chairs and other facilities that will assist the crippled, as well as to pay for the services of physical therapists who are trained to give special help in helping the crippled to help them selves in physical improvement. Some of the money goes to buy medicine and to pay hospital bills when needed. A part of the dollars raised goes to help boys and girls with speech difficulties to overcome to a great extent their speech deficiencies. Some of it pays for necessary x-rays, medicsl and dental care. The N. C. Society and the local ufacture that they are not around long enough to be officialy samp led for analysis. This is a highly important point that every grower should seriously consider; failure to get the amounts of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and other ele ments that were paid for means a lowering of the grower's net in come. A third point to keep in mind is that "custom-mixes" may not have time to cure sufficiently. As a result, the grower may have to apply wet or green fertilizer that is hard to handle and difficult to distribute evenly in the field. The last point, Mr. Tuckwiller emphasizes, is that the approved grades of fertilizer offered for sale in North Carolina are suffici ently numerous to cover practi cally all soil conditions in the state, so that growers have at their disposal a fertilizer that will fill their needs equally aa well as any "custom-mixed" material. In addi tion, the purchaser has a greater assurance that he will be getting exactly what he pays for. All facts considered, Mr. Tuck willer concludes, a farmer will generally do a lot better to pur chase those approved fertilizer grades which will supply, in the proper ratio and amount, the plant-nutrient elements found by a soil test to be needed for his par ticular crop and aoil conditions. And since there is a grade or ma terial for all of those various con ditions in the state, there aeems to be little justification for the trouble and probable added cost of "custom-mixed" fertilizers. organization* cooperate in special orthopedic clinics and preschool and recreation opportunities (or and educational programs. Attend Legion Meet At Hudson Attending the American Legiop Auxiliary district meeting at Hud son April 10 were the following women from the American Legion Auxiliary of Boat 130 of Boone: Mrs Ethel Oroai, Mrs. J. W. Norris, Mrs. Roy Rufty, Mrs. Lio nel Ward, and Mrs. Troy Norris. The meeting was held In the American Legion Post Home and a large number of Auxiliary mem bers from the district were pre sent. The hoaie was ealled to order and the addreas of welcome was given by Mrs. Theresa Sherrill of Hudson and the response was given by Mrs. F. B. Rebel of Val dese. Mr. Fred Mathes gave the Auxiliary a hearty welcome in be half of the Legionairres. Mrs. Shirley Clark introduced the speaker, Mrs. Paul Johnson, N. C. Department President who gave a most interesting talk on phases of the work of the Auxili ary and their achievements. The reporta from each Auxili ary were given and many things had been done to promote the welfare of the veterans and their families. After the meeting adjourned re freshments were served by the Auxiliary women of Hudson. Wheat Deadline Date Draws Near The deadline for preservation of wheat acreage history for wheat allotment farms is May 1, 1097, ac cording to Dwight Cable, Chair man of the Watauga ASC Commit tee. The deadline for preaerving acreage history for Burley tobac co farms is August 1, 1057. If a farmer has not placed either of these commodities in the Soil Bank and does not intend to plant the full allotment for each crop, the history of these allotted crops may be preserved by signing the prescribed form at the ASC office before the closing date for each commodity. Such a certification must state that the applicant ia the owner or operator of the farm carrying the allotment. Under these latest provisions no farmer should lose any acreage of allot ted crop* by underplanting. TURF TOO HARD Greenaburg, Pa — Aleon Deitch, of Fox Chapel, and three of hi* friend* were playing golf recently. On the ninth hole, Deitch. had a good drive that carried hi* ball within 75 yard* of the green. For his pitch *hot, Deitch selected a No. 0 iron but cut too deeply into the frozen turf and came up with a fractured right forearm. Farmers in the United States marketed 2 to S per cent more producst In 1058 than in 1055. Carl M. Eller Funeral Held Carl K Eller, 04, ©f But Somer set, Ky, died March 31 in Somer let City HtwpiUl. He was stricken with a heart attack March 28 A native of North Carolina, Mr. Eller waa born In Sugar Crave, February 28, 1883, the aon of the late William H. and Hannah Wil son Eller. Mr. Eller married Margaret Richardson and two children were born to this union. He later mar ried Agnes Perry, who survives him. Mr. Eller was employed as 'a night watchman at the Somerset Stone Company for tome time be fore his death. He wis a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. His work in the church and his warm, friendly nature, won bim many friends here who are sad dened at his death. Mr. Eller served in the armed forces during World War I. Mr. Eller is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. June Payne. Ecorse, Mich.; one son, Lyle Eller, Dearborn, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Pansy Qundle, Cin cinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Rose Greene, Sugar Grove, N. C.; four brothers, Ralph Eller, Somerset, Kentucky, Raleigh Eller, Whiting, Iowa. Ray Eiler, Sioux City, Iowa, and George Eller, Akron, Ohio. Funeral services were held Wed nesday afternoon, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Preston JL. Ramsey and the Rev. J. B. Allen conducted the services. Burial was in the Mills Springs National cemetery. Traffic Deaths. Raleigh — The Motor Vehicles Department's summary of traffic deaths through April 8: Killed (his year; 248. Killed to date last year: 268. If safety is worth a life, drive and walk carefully! 18 Oven fruits and vegetables re quire longer cooking and more liquid than surface cooking. SCmSCT STANDARDS The White Houm haa reftned to ithriraw an order of Preeideat iscrihowtr'n fixing secrecy «an irda for Government information A presidential aide notified edi tor! that the 1903 directive given "the minimum protection iMeeo isrjr to the defense interests of the nation." I Bigger And Better 6TH ANNUAL WATAUGA COUNTY FISHING RODEO Wednesday, May 29th Sponsored by B. W. Stalling*
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