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Show WEEKLY ' D t REFLEX--.DAV- ' IS NEWS JOURNAL, AUGUST 10, 1978 1 i ? M r - 'V trr, i 4 r V, I v t f ' J W v ' , w . i v . ' .. , vw L i t Y4 rrT Y?$ (i f t.ffjj ' V -- Y-V- V rr' rfWii f v . '' y! X - Ht- - f y r rrv"- 75Y Ky r : 7 J r PLAfJTIfJG IT RIGHT 's a A'V 1HS &Jfr$h VA ' ,; -- 1 i ; 2 -- I & ii i . ?- -' i A ,, ,A '? r , a 1 :; ' " - 1 vt'A: 'JS ; - ft - t',1' - . Ilulon Drajxr, fann manager at the USU farm in Farmington, can give a wide variety of tips on how and where to plant thousands of flowers, trees and shrubs. Hes managing the farm since 1954 and got into he liked working m the lxcause farming That s what Rulon DrajxT, Utah State University farm manager, can tell the hundreds of people expected to attend an open house at the Farmington farm Labor Day from 10 a m 5 p m. lie can show them 108 varieties of ro.vs that can Iw grown in the area or dozens of shrubs and trees to beautify their yards. And visitors will be able to park in a new lot recently completed, adjoined by several gardens packed with varieties and arrangements to stimulate the imagination and help make that garden Ix-e- TAKE YOUR PICK s. grow. emphasis on home gardens, were doing more in that area THE farm not only is utilized to aid the public in plant use, but is also a testing ground for profesfrom sors the Logan university, Mr. Draper says. They tell me what they want to plant and I decide where it will go. But they decide how it will get planted and the project leaders have special techniques. The Farmington farm is closely affiliated with a farm in Kaysville used primarily for comparative THE AMERICAN Fork native probably is the envy of many farmers who must put in hours from sunrise to sundown, much of the time. "I ss bill. ROSES ARE RED a TV RADIO REPAIRING ALL MAKES Calls 5 Anytime BRANDENBURG TV Reasonable Rates West 1900 North, 141 Sunset 825-62- 325-38-76 By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Although Labor Day normally signals the end to many outdoor activities, the Utah State University Experimental Farm on North Main Street in Farmington will be staging an open house to help homeowners collect landscaping ideas for next year. THE OPEN house will be held from 10 a m. to 5 p m. 23 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS 500 GOOD USED WINDSHIELDS Storm Doors Picture Windows Thermo Windows Patio Doors Screens FAST INSURANCE CLAIM SERVICE GUARANTEED AGAINST LEAKAGE JS3-Q23- 3 3Z72S2tSL yL--H Not necessarily, youll find, if you take a peek at the large rose display at the USU farm in Farmington. Farm manager Rulon Draper will tell you that a rose is a rose is a rose, but there are 108 different varieties that will grow in Utah, and all of them are waiting for your perusal. serves largely as an orand will be free to the public, they want. We demonstrate it namental plant display site At the let see and them shape. says the farms general with William Varga m charge a nursery they just have manager, Rulon Draper. of that area. But the farm also everything m cans. Greeting visitors will be a new parking lot and expanded garden display areas brimming with dozens of varieties of plants that can be grown m the yards of homes in northern Utah. One of the most popular additions, Mr. Draper says, is a rose garden containing 108 varieties. OTHER DISPLAYS include an annual and perennial garden area and a garden that incorporates rocks and other natural materials into a home garden atmosphere "We have over a thousand different plant varieties and more than 50 different trees that could be planted in addihe says. tion to shrubs, "People can come here to see what it looks like when its planted and then go back to the nursery and ask for what THE EXPERIMENTAL farm doesnt sell anything but gives people a chance to let their imaginations go and at the same time hopefully find solutions to problems they may have with their particular lot. Quite a few people want to know what they can grow on steep ground with a sloping area. Many want to know what they can grow around a house foundation but that wont cover the house, Mr. Draper says. But the questions are as varied as the people with some wanting ideas on plants for shady areas while others want information on what to grow in the sun, he says THE DAVIS County farm includes land planted in pota- toes, tomatoes and other vegetables, Mr. Draper says. Were adding vegetables and hiring a man to do vegetable studies here for home gardens vs. the commercial grower. He will be starting Sept. 1 and will spend the winter getting seeds ready and in preparation. Weve planted fall lettuce, carrots, and early maturing summer squash. Were going to see if it is possible after people have planted and harvested peas to still get another harvest. While Mr. Draper specialized in vegetable production as a student at Utah State University, he says vegetables have not played a significant role since he arrived at the farm m 1954. But now with more of an OFFICIALS previously told the commission that the countys portion of the storm drainage project DOT would be $56,000. We would not have participated m the project if we had known the additional en- gineering costs, said Commissioner Glen W. Flint. The commission is objecting to the fee because it would have been less costly to have had a consulting enngineer do the work THUS, A letter was authorized to be sent to the DOT requesting more information concerning the engineering costs. On a smaller sale, the commission took under advisement a request for $350 to meet recent pay increases adopted by the commission e for employees of the countys nutrition program. The Davis farm is only one many operated by the agricultural school. There are several in Cache County, one of in Box Elder County and others in the southern portion of the state, each devoted to a different agricultural area ranging from dairying to dry farming ON DEPENDING farms display manicured near perfection. areas will either inspire or depress you, as they are to general manager, Mr. Draper has special responAs sibility over making sure the roadways, fence lines and adjacent grounds dont grow into weeds. But he makes it sound easy to keep the weeds away. "A fertilizer. THE FARM is open to the public for viewing daily from sunrise to sunset at no charge. COUNTY CLERK Rodney Walker said the nutrition budget does not currently have funds to allow for the increase. At the same time, the commission declined a request for $875 from the nutrition department for pay increases for part-tim- e employees. The commission noted that it has not authorized increased salaries for part-tim- e employees and declined the request, grb Keep Old Man Weather Outside, Re-Ro- of LAYTON 376-12- 13 378 N. 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The request came from the DOT for engineering costs on a flood control project involving Barton Creek at 400 North and 200 West. harvest." weeds. Cut two to three inches deep on the lawn and use good Him ft FARMINGTON The Davis County Commission has balked at paying two bills and took under advisement a request for payment of a third generally just work an eight hour day although I often work long hours during healthy lawn cuts out the JSSBQSV Hold- WV. interest in FULL-TIM- E THREE employees operate the farm year-roun- d with the help of several part-tim- e workers in in different varieties, he says. Sib An plant research r Logan but most of the help is local. They're just interested in outdoor work but I don't expect many will follow this as a vocation. There is one college student who is planning to open a greenhouse and florist shop in Price, Mr. Draper says. work is what got Mjy Draper into farming I didnt grow up on a farm and had a chance to work in a store But I decided 1 didnt like Indoor work so I worked for farmers in high school and after World War II, I went up to Logan " re 1, the summer. "There are a couple students here from DAVIS COUNTY A GLASS GO. Pickup Delivery PHONE US YOUR GLASS TROUBLES |