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RAPP CHATS
By BAP 0WINGS
Extension Agent
ACCORDING to Col. Gilbert Cosden’s records, the Whip-poor-Wills up above Sperryville came into full voice the 21st of April. Guinea hens have been laying for more than a week. Dogwoods are past full bloom. White oak leaves are bigger than a squirrel’s ear and poplar leaves have greened up all the way to the top of Red Oak Mountain. All signs say its time to plant corn.
Actually most of our farmers do a good job of timing their corn planting. They have been busy dodging the rains and planting when ever the ground was dry enough. Just keep in mind both signs and science agree that delaying planting after mid
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