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Show , " Powdered milk extends storage of unused seeds Until recently, home gardeners could do little to prolong the life of leftover garden seeds except to follow the ancient practice of storing in a cool, dry area. Consequently, the vigor and longevity of leftover seeds often dropped abruptly. Some seeds such d as the naturally onion, parsnip, delphinium and larkspur were hardly worth planting after a few months of home storage. short-live- Seed technologists have long known that heat and humidity are injurious to seeds and can shorten their life span. For decades seed producers have been gently drying bulk seeds and sealing them in moisture vapor proof containers. Commercial seed storage areas are air conditioned to keep them cool and dry. With such precautions, seed vigor can be prolonged for three to five years. (However, most seed is sold within 18 months after harvest.) the nations leading specialists in seed Dr. James storage, Harrington of University of California, Davis, was asked by the National Garden Bureau to develop an inexpensive method of One of Welcome to Your New Home GARDEN Edition April, 19775 Melody Motor, Inc. 410 West First North Price, Utah tablespoons powdered pouch or box guarantee dryness. opened to 3. Fold and roll the facial tissue to make a small pouch. Secure with tape or a rubber band. The tissue will prevent the milk from sifting out and will prevent seed packets from touching the moist desiccant. 4. Place the pouch in a widemouth jar and immediately drop in packets of leftover seeds. 5. Seal the jar tightly using a rubber ring to exclude moist air. Store the jar in the refrigerator, not in the freezer. 6. NEW COACHES: Use seeds as soon as possible. Discard and replace the desiccant once or twice yearly. Dried milk and will is hygroscopic 7. quickly soak up moisture from die air when you open the bottle. Therefore, be quick about it when you remove seed packets; recap the jar without delay. to 9ive you fines Mobile Home you can buy. Trouble free with craftsman detailing. WE TRY , Dr. iiriinm Carbon and Emery County Dealer For: Vandyke, Bendix, Governor, Silvercrest, Levitt & Penthouse uip vvrz pyv UUi WF V.AK F C everything possible to maintain quality control in e largest item to the smallest detail. we be,leve his Is he most important ingredient m can gve we care because we want you to be a happy, satisfied Mobile Home Owner, Service has always been of Prime Importance, we stand behind everything we sell. Referrals from Satisfied Customers, are our most treasured asset. OHPD"DulGG Involved in all phases of the Mobile Home Business, our experience enables us to assist you in selecting the proper location and home to fit your needs. Fora very FEWmore DOLLARS monthly you too can own the BEST! Sr eso o & milk on one corner. The milk must be from a freshly Harrington assures gardeners that his method storing leftover garden of seed storage is far seed. He proposed a simple superior to storing leftover approach that would dry seeds without a desiccant. This new method is exseeds while keeping them milk dried Powdered cool. pected to benefit especially is used as the dryer of the experienced gardeners desiccant. Here are 'Dr. who schedule sequential of short tows to Harringtons recom- plantings mendations: keep a constant supply of vegetables coming. Also 1. Unfold and lay out a benefited will be gardeners stack of four facial tissues. in long season areas who enjoy two planting seasons 2. Place two heaping vearlv. T FARM, RANCH Stop fJlBB(LG EHmG o GOTGE2 Let us help you custom build your new home. fi We have lots for sale or rent in Price City and out-of-cit- y. Tater tires Good old American igenuity. This home gardener was stuck with a pile of rubber tires. Rather than pay to have them hauled off, she stacked the tires waist high, dumped in garden soil and planted Irish potatoes. The thick rubber insulates the soil and keeps it from becoming too hot and the tall container of soil drains rapidly. tomatoes, This idea can also be used for large-vine- d cucumbers, and melons. Not beautiful, but certainly practical. The flowers in the foreground are onion seed heads. r f ywrwr'r'r J, CMbtDjy CSuECfS irlTffli L than any other housing Factory Built Homes offer a better life for less money |