-Is it. too late to topdress small j grains? Is it time to spray small | grains to control wild vetch and ! garlic? A -Small grains should have been topdressed in February or March. To control wild vetch and garlic, tpray after th£ plants have tillered ' but before they begin to joint It is about time now. Q What causes crimson clover to die in spots? A At this time of year, the trou ble is probably caused by stem rot. When warm weather comes the . clover will grow back unless it has been completely killed. 0—Should the alfalfa I seeded in 195(5 be topdressed this year? If the alfalfa was seeded in the fall on land of high fertility, top d’Tssing may not be necessary. However, generally alfalfa should be topdressed each year. Q- Is it too late to .seed oats? A Yes, it is too late except in the area west of the Blue Ridge where oats can be seeded up until April 10. but one more year's testing wit! be done before the new hybrid will be recommended there. VP I 053 s standability and quality rf grain also has ben consistently better than that of US 262A. Medium plant and ear height, with rather long slim ears and bright yellow grain are characteristics of VPt 053. It is of about the same maturity as VPI 045 and VP 1040 medium early east of the Blue ridge. Ur. Genter said seed will not be available commercially until next year. Baldwin Bros. Box 112 Farmville, Vo. MOVING Local and Long Distance HAILING INSURED CARGO Prompt, Efficient Service PHONE 367-M %

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