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so scarce there is no exporting from the U.S. Both locust and walnut trees appear to have been killed at considerable distances from power lines. . at least far enough away that their growth couldn’t possibly interfere with current or damage lines. Also, such spraying could be hazardous to livestock; wild cherry leaves wilted by chemical sprays are just as poisonous as those wilted by natural causes. Probably our most valuable resource to all businesses of the county is our natural beauty. Dead and dying trees along our highways and byways certainly does not enhance this beauty.
Rappahannock farmers, wives and their older children have been invited to join Culpeper farmers on their annual tour. This year the group will tour the Worlds Fair. Approximate cost, $40.00 per person which covers; transportation, lodging, two fair tickets, two other tour ticket^ one monorail ticket. About half the seats on one bus were available on Thursday of last week. The group will leave Culpeper early morning of August 12th and return late on August 14th. Persons wishing to take advantage of this opportunity should call the Culpeper County Agent's office (Va-5-2281).
Farmers have recently contacted this office for weed identification and control. All proved to be serious pests. Johnson grass and Bermuda grass, (wire grass) may be controlled with Dalapon while Spotted Knapweed maybe controlled with 2,4-D. Follow directions on the container of each chemical. Most people are familiar with wire grass ( Bermuda grass). Johnson grass resembles Sudan grass in appearance. It reproduces both by seed and rhizomes (an elongated underground stem.knapweed has gray-green foliage, grows 2-3 feet tall, produces numerous seed, has a purple blossom about 1 1/2" in diameter.lt is also known as Star Thistle, probably because its bloom resembles that of a thistle. The plant is free of thorns. Come by if you want to see pictures and get further details on control measures.
Hereford breeders in particular, A should contact this office regarding regulations and nomination blanks for the 1st Culpeper Feeder Calf Sale. Former consignors have been sent these materials.
Thirteen hundred Angus have been consigned to the Rappahannock sale and this information reported for advertising by the Virginia Beef Cattle Association.
The first hymn book in the U. S. was written by Charles Wesley in 1737.
The Palace of Governors at Santa Fe, now a museum, was built by Spaniards in 1610.
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