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Show Thursday, AprH 22, Qcdd OdboO successful fir ie good viable gening seeds, says Utah State seed analyst, Richard Wilson, Utah State Department of Agriculture. Take, tor example, lawn seed. The kind of seed a home owner purchases is extremely critical in growing the type of lawn best suited to ones particular' needs and climate. There are many types of lawn "The to ky venture 1 976 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah read the label thoroughly. Buy from dependable seedsmen and check price with quality-che- ap seed is usually more costly. ofecti tayOcrj Ocora cccd seeds, available, each with its own characteristics, suited tor certain appearances and uses. In order to determine if these characteristics will fit your needs, suggests WUaon,Rem-embe- r when buying lawn seed to read the label. Federal and state seed laws assure the consummer that the label will bear truthful and adequate information about the quality of the seed. Labeled Correctly The Federal Seed act insures that seed sold across state lines be labeled correctly. It requires specific labeling on seed containers and prohibits false labeling or false advertising. While the Utah state seed laws govern local sales and labeling of seeds, both laws are designed to protect farmers and consumers in the purchase of all kinds of seed. In order .to assure getting good quality . lawn seed for your money, Wilson suggests that you look for the following items on the label: Greca ccrvOvaD those weeds which have been declared noxious for the state of Utah are permitted in any seed offered for sale. (6) The percentage of inert matter and other crop seeds must also be stated on the label. . When purchasing seed, cautions Wilson, remember to reminder made fine-textur- ed ealDs to aGfcaifa poODoflCca ecOsISs Thomas Jefferson, revered as a founding father, is also remembered for his tilling of the soil and his love of trees, shrubs, and other green, growing things. Little could the people of Jefferson's day have predicted the emergence, 200 years later, of an which crisis environmental would precipitate a renewed citizen interest in the growing of plants. Yet there has occurred a latter-day- , den or by planting trees and shrubs that produce fruits, nuts and berries. Add striking color to the premises with flowers, rose bushes and flowering frees and shrubs. If Thomas Jefferson could stage a reappearance this Bicentennial, doubtless he would at the deterioration of the American environment these 200 back-to-the-la- Nationwide Popularity Started five years ago. Green Survival has achieved nationwide popularity in its emphasis on what the individual can do to beautify the landscape, conserve energy, and effect economic savings through the simple plantings right in his own yard. In a time in which environmental pollution of crisis proportions has coincided with vast energy shortages, Green Survival calls attention to the overlooked resources which can be utilized for the alleviation, to some extent, of both these conditions. The beauty of this opportunity is that any individual who gets turned on to plants can begin right now with what he has even if its only a window box! The AAN points out that the wise planting of tides, hedges, shrubs, vines and ground cover can impede soil erosion, provide cooling shade, serve as windbreak, reduce noise, and help clean the air, all the while adding to the faHBauty of the surroundings. Several Ways Several ways In which the individual, in partnership with nature, can create a more liveable environment have been suggested by the AAN. Plant trees in the yard, placing them to provide shade for a house in summer and to break up heavy winter winds, thus effecting savings in cooling or heating energy. Use hedges as outdoor walls to provide privacy and serve as sound buffsrs, while offering sanctuary to birds and other friendly wildlife. Leaves from trees, hedges and other green plants filter dust and other pollutants, thus helping to refresh and cleanse the air. Plant shrubs, vines and ground covers to stabilise and y enrich the soil while adding the to yard. beauty Expand the food supply by creating a small vegetable gar nat-ural- years. Yet surely he would also approve of the grass roots movement encouraged by Green Survival in which increasing numbers of Americans are beautifying their communities and enriching the total environment by digging in with new plants in their lawns and gardens. movement of widespread proportions among Americans, a development totally appropriate to the mood of the Bicentennial celebration. This resurgent grass root interest in gardening and lawn care ha been hailed and supported by the American Association of Nurserymen in its ecology-minde- d Green Survival program. Wilson also says that what may appear to be a bargain, may produce a coarse, ugly lawn. In the long run, the price one pays for good seed of preferred kinds and varieties is a small price to pay for a beautiful lawn, considering the few pounds usually needed to seed and ordinary size lawn. . Bee inspection Recently there has been an increase in new beekeepers in the state, says John T. Knighton, state bee inspector for the Utah State Department of Agriculture. The majority of these beekeepers are hobbyists who find beekeeping a fascinating and rewarding pastime. Now that spring is just around the corner, these hobbyists as well as the states commercial beemen will be getting their colonies ready for the summer months. From these bees come about 1.6 million pounds of honey annually in Utah. Not only are bees Usually Reliable important because of honey pro(3) Percentage of germination: but also for pollination. Generally, under ordinary condi- duction, Bees are essential in the pollintions of handling, this percentage is considered reliable up to nine ation of many fruits and vegemonths after testing. The higher tables, thus increasing the yield the percentage, the better the of many crops and providing more food for us. chances of a good viable lawn. (4) Weed content is also stated Knighton explains that, Acas a percentage on the label. cording to the Utah State Bee One-ha- lf of one percent is maxi- Law, all owners of bees, whether mum allowable. The lower the hobbyists or commercial beepercentage the better. keepers, must register their col(5) Names of restricted weed onies with the Utah State Departseeds must be listed on the label ment of Agriculture. ' and the rate of occurrence of Many of these new hobbyist each must be stated. No seeds of beekeepers are not acquainted (1) Identification as to the kinds of seed in a mixture of lawn or seeds as either coarse. This makes a difference in the quality of the lawn and actual quantity of the seed to be purchased. Fine grasses with narrow leaves provide a carpetlike lawn; while coarse ones, which tend to grow in clumps, have wider leaves and more coarse stems, which makes them adapted for hard wear areas. (2) Each variety of seed present and the percentage of each must be stated. with the law and do not realize that bees are subject to infectious diseases, such as American Foul-broo- the hive. The Department of Agriculture has been given the responsibility of administering the States Bee Law, including the supervision of the county Bee Inspection Programs. County Program This program is carried out by county bee inspectors who are hired by the counties where beekeeping is of significance. Requirements of registration make it possible for state and county bee inspectors to locate and inspect all known colonies of bees for signs of disease. Knighton urges all owners of bees throughout the state, who are not currently registered, to either contact their District Agriculture Inspectors Office, the county bee inspector, or the Utah State Department of Agriculture, 147 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103, to obtain the necessary registration. 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