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Show 0 H t C V) L E Nitrogen Is Great For Better Lawns S SALT LAKE. The importance of nitrogen in a soil fertility program cannot be well-balanc- ed overstressed. This element is key to better yields and bigger profits. The Salt Lake county agent in making this statement, adds that efficient useofnitrogenisa major factor insuchaprogram. Those who use nitrogen wisely can expect efficiency to continue to climb as they increase nitrofertilization rates within gen practical and' recommended the limits. Discussing the use of nitrogen a program, must be in itforgro rL i 3-I- N-l Weed and feed insecticide crab grass-spurge killer Our recommendations refer to actual nitrogen. Apply 14 to 12 pound for trees 1 to 3 years old and 12 to 1 pound for trees 3 to 8 years old. If your trees are producing well, they need at least one pound of actual nitrogen each year. Large apple and cherry trees will need 1 12 to 3 pounds. You have to use a little arithmetic in figuring your fertilizer because they don't contain 100 per cent nitrogen. Ammonium nitrate, 33 N, is 13 actual nitrogen so multiply the amount needed by your trees by 3 to determine how many pounds of fertilizer to apply. For ammonium sulfate, 20 N, you would multiply by 5. You don't need to be a tree doctor, but you should learn to some of the symrecognize ptoms that indicate certain fertilizer needs. For example, nit- - he explained that it kept in balance with other plant foods, especially phosphate and potash. Nitrogen has many functions in the plant, he continued. It produces rapid growth, gives dark green color, increases yield of seed and fruii. rogen deficiency may be noted yellowish-gree- n leaves, short, thin shoot growth, small, poor quality fruit, and general lack of tree vigor. On the other hand, if you have excess nitrogen, you would have poorly colored, late maturing fruit which doesn't store well as other fruit. You will also often have excessive growth and water sprouts. Symptom of deficiency in iron, manganese and zinc are indicated in the Extension leaflet along with recommendations foi correcting the problems. If you suspect any of these deficiencies, check the extension leaflet for further information and control recommendations. by pale EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE Bulk Garden Seed k - k Ortho k Soil Conditioner k crop. However, if you clean cultivate, the trees will benefit most by having the fertilizer sprinkled over the area under the branches, starting 2 to 3 feet out from the trunk, apply it as far out as the outer branches. Tools, k Is Killer Bulk Flower Seed "k Seed Potatoes 3) JOB EASIER Cheaper PaxCrabgrass Garden Seed Lawn Food TREES (From Pg. 2C, Col. Thursday, April 18, 1968 fertility well-round- ed 7C MURRAY (UTAH) Garden Seed Lawn Seed Peat Moss k Fertilixer k Insecticides Garden & Lawn Supplies Pet Supplies and Feeds Plenty of Store-sid- e Parking MURRAY FEED & GARDEN CENTER 4777 So. State St. Murray Contains DACTHAL Weed TAMS Seed Killer CHLORDANE, Fertilizer " Plus 5 12-6-- Iron. 6 95 SALE mi $C?)49 MORGRO GAL ROSES .J'2 if Hoover 50 LB. BAG fc Lowell Thomas ft MORGRO, WEED f and IMHUl t M Peace & President FERTILIZER 1 98" I pD'IBD Armstrong Autumn and many other Varieties I FEED J 6-1- L 0.4 piu$ COMPLETE FERTILIZER PLUS and SILVEX 2-4- 20-lb- . -D bag treats 5,000 sq. ft. "g. s.7s ANDERSON Charlotte mm ) 51- LWiD GUI UllkJII IJ LPAX I J b sui Thousands of Fruit & urn nmi- - total for lawns Shade Trees Rent: SALE Pwr. Rakes LUMBER Sweepers Big Selection: Mowers COMPANY 4760 So. Redwood Tillers 299-145- 7 Edgers JORDAN NURSERY 7000 So. State - Midvale 255-13- 74 |