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Show r ; .Blurred Page s elp house plants cope with winter People confined indoors more than usual by cold, dreary, sunless winter days have been paying more attention than usual to their house plants. Many who have called their local extension offices have been concerned about weak, leggy growth of the plants, pale color and falling leaves. Duane Hatch, extension horticulturist, Utah State University, blames the prolonged periods of low light intensity for the poor growth seen in many bouse plants. Where possible, be suggests moving the plants doser to the windows to get more light or using artificial tight. He says if you want to spend money for the fixtures and electricity, he would recommend fluorescent lighting because the light is cool and of the quality required by the plants. However, the light should be placed within one foot of the plants. A greater distance win add to the spindly growth as the plants reach out seeking the light. Hatch advises against any more than very light fertilizing of the plants from November through March. Fertilizing during the time of low light wiD not correct the weak condition of the plants. Without sufficient light for photosynthesis, the plant won't be able to make use of the fertilizer. Also, adding too much fertilizer will promote high salt content that may burn the roots and prevent adequate uptake of the Utah beef improvement tests show daily gains The 213 bulls of eight different Preston, Idaho. breeds after 84 days on test at the Major attention b focused on the Ceotetfield, Utah foil test station of progeny groups from 20 herd sires the Utah Beef Improvement Ason the test. The high represented sociation show an average daily gain sire group for each breed are gaining for aH bulls of 2.79 lbs. day while given in ascending order, by breed, consuming a relatively high sire, owner and ADG and include: roughage ration. Feed conversion Limousin TCC 7K, Karl C. Dean, for this same period is an average YU Tiberius 122, 2.4S; Hereford 4.47 lbs. TDN (total digestible nu- -' Southern Utah State College, Cedar tricots )Ib. of gain. Considering the 111 K, City, 2.54; Polled Hereford extremely wet and cold weather both Ronald Duncan, Roosevelt, 2.73; rate of gain and feed conversion are RAJ Governor, Vcrness Angus deemed satisfactory. Andrews, Payson, 3.05; Gelbvieh High gaining individual bulls, by Major General, Kent Hofbeins, 3.05; Rich Siegfried M22, breed, indude: a Charolais with an Simmental average daily gain (ADG) of 4.17 Reese Richman, Tooele, 3.15 and Mr. Barton 004, Glen Brs.day owned by Richard Miles of Charolais Salt Lake City; a simmental owned Johnson, Manti, 3 SL by Grant R. Hansen of Mayfield at Two more weigh periods remain in 3.87; aa angus of J. Max Baughs of thb which ends on years 140-da- y Brigham City at 3.69; a gelbvieh March 28th, followed by the sale of owned by Kent Hofbeins of Beaver only the better bulb on April 7th at at 3 J3 and four bulls aH tied at 3.21 the test station in Centerfield. ADG with respective breed and Vic and owners being: bereford Vernon Monroe, Scipio and Ken Randy Hattie, LaPoint; limousin Sessions of Morgan, and polled Dallas W. Schumann of bereford a water. Salt accumulation usually shows jit Jfyj" up as a white or yellow crusty substance around the edge of the pots or as white powder on the soil surface or plant stems. Where it b necessary to decrease the salt content in the soil, Hatch suggests putting the plant in a sink or tub and allowing water to slowly run through the soil for a couple of hours. Thursday, March 15, 1984 ! i1: : : XU j (Wa khz -s Invitation and tile invitation ura Gy cSkyGart Usually plants dying is related to extremes such as being placed in a dark comer, being allowed to become too dry or overwatering, Hatch said. He noted that the number one cause of plants dying is overwatering. Dropping leaves may result from plants being subjected to too much chilling from cold drafts as doors open, from the plants being too close to the windows or being watered with too cold of water. ; V uzzy goo .hi V VfeW i Hatch advises watering house waplants with ter, not cold tap water. He suggests filling plastic jugs with water and allowing it to reach room temperature. He cautions never to use water run through water softener. fv Beautiful in fact. n dolox Invitations. , Inc, Messenger-Enterpris- e School lunch 35 S. Main, Manti Friday, March 16: Burritos, bean sauce, lettuce wedge, dressing, fruit cup, muffins, butter, milk. Monday, March 19: Fish and Cheese on a Bun, tartar sauce, green peas, shades of green salad, choice of dressing, banana pudding, milk. Tuesday, March 27: Lasagne, steamed carrots, cabbage slaw, chilled peaches, french garlic bread, jbE.aCz M v v 1 j s f f fox sp tyaxt .1 Napkins, Wednesday, March 21: Turkey fricasse, whipped potatoes, whole kernel com, celery sticks, apple, peach betty, com meal rolls, milk. Thursday, March 22: Hoaggies, .Tjt-.r.TT- - lettuce, pickles, potato salad, vs Thank-yo- u applesauce, milk. V 75th anniversary ooo by Broca Jiuulugi The Manti High School Alumni Assn, will observe its Diamond on 75th anniversary Jubilee d May 26 in the Manti Ward cultural hall. Fust-Secon- The Class of 34 will also observe Its golden anniversary that evening. The other reunion classes are the dasaes of 14. 24, 44, 54. 64 and 74. Eqoqbi? ooo Alumni Assn, officers, under the direction of Pres. Glen Allred, and the representatives of the reunion classes will meet Sunday in a planning session in preparation for the May 26 celebration. Snow PBL Club still alive byDurisLancn PnbBcbdarmatiun Specialist SnswCaOegu No, they haven't given up! Snow College's PBL dub is still actively involved in raising money to bring preventive child abuse programs area of Sanpete, into the Sevier, Wayne, Millard, Piute and Juab. The dub sponsored a fundraising dance ou Saturday, March 3. and were able to raise S220 toward their goal. They fed they still have a long way to go in reaching the amount of money needed to provide these programs to the people in these counties and are asking for public support through donations made to the dub. Anyone wishing to support this worthy cause can send donations to: Claudia Jarrett, PBL Advisor Snow College, Ephraim, Utah 84627. ty Notice to all veterans A Field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Department Service Office, in Salt Lake Cky, will be in this area to assist you far understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting applications for compensation, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. This b a fire service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to qualify for assistance. The VFM Field Service Officer will be working out of the Ephraim City Job Service Center from 1 p.m. to 2 JO p.m. on March 20, 1984. ) 835-424- 1 Large selection .' milk. ! . . . m MHS Alumni to observe Pag of useful information is packed into Your Energy Budget Guide. Not only will you find what it costs to operate your stereo, but youll find what it costs to run your freezer... blow dry your hair... and turn up your water bed. Your Energy Guide is free at any Utah Power office. A whole myriad 3E3EHEP U a LIGHT COMPANY notes 11 |