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“Horseman’s Handbook,” V. P. I. Publication 147, June 1968 has just been received and is a lu lu. We like it! Much information, including sketches dimensions, is found here. No matter whether you have just a couple or umpteen horses there are stable floor plans. Also, details of tack room, bridle and saddle racks, Blacksmith's tool box, a twitch, saddle cleaning rack, equipment box suitable to take to horse shows (also doubles as seat), types of jumps, show ring, fences, salt bosex, etc. etc. Write or call for your copy.
Grasshoppers are with us again. Though not expected to do extensive damage, they do pose a problem in concentrated areas.
Ray Cannon has 60-80 per sq. yard according to Bill Allen, Economics Insect Detecting Service, VPI, who visited various sections of the county with your Agent on Tuesday.
Sevin is the best insecticide to use in home gardens, however it must be applied daily due to its short-lived effectiveness. Malathion @‘4 lb. per acre is also effective, however application before harvest varies with practically every different vegetable: Com - 5 days, tomatoes - 3 days. Check the label carefully.
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We know of no herbicide that is 100% effective in controlling weeds and/or grasses. Have heard there are at least fourteen factors varying in their behavorial reaction which effect a plant’s biological reaction to chemicals. The amount of humus of the soil,
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