FARMERS & CONSUMERS Tommy /rv/n, Commissioner Georgia Deparfmenf of Agriculture Market Bulletin Volume 59 Terry Willitms Christmas Trees & Summer Care Shaping, shearing, fertilization, and weed control are a must to produce desired quality Christmas trees. This is a critical period for Christmas tree growers in Georgia, especially white pine growers. White pines should be pruned when the new growth needles are half the length of the old needles. The producer will have a limited period of about two weeks to shape and shear once this stage of igrowth is reached. The top leader should be cut back at a 45 degree to ninety degree angle, no longer than eight inches to (Our guest columnist this week is Terry Williams, Director, Georgia Christmas Tree Growers Association, 12 East Oil iff Street, Statesboro 30458.) ten inches in length. This will cause whorls to be closer together which will increase the beauty of the tree. Shearing around the tree, cutting the tip end of the new growth, will cause several more buds to develop. This in turn will increase the density of the tree. Over a period of years, the tree will look like an inverted ice cream cone. Cedars and Virginia pine are not in this critical class, and can be sheared most any time of the year prior to October first. Special made razor sharp shearing knives or hand hedge shears can be used; however, the knife gives a much cleaner cut. Plantations not fertilized according to soil test reports, should follow these suggestions before planting. Two or more summers before harvest, get a soil test, including sulphur. Give the soil lab the age of plantation. Follow suggestions on rates and types of fertilizer. Apply nitrogen the next spring and thereafter as follows: trees in field less than two summers, 1/2 oz. nitrogen per tree; trees in field more than two summers, 1 oz. nitrogen per tree. Less than two summers before harvest: Apply nitrogen at rate of 1 oz. per tree. Fertilizer should never be placed near the stem of the tree. On all trees, keep fertilizer 10 inches to 12 inches from stem. Place it beyond the ends of limbs in a circle. On _______(Continued On Page 8) See Page 7 For July, Aug. & Sept. Horse Show Notices. Wednesday, July 4, 1973 Number 27 Irrigation Supplies Lifeblood Of Food Production In Ga. Reaching back over 35 years, three Georgia Agriculture Commissioners reminisce. Tommy Irvin, current Commissioner, J. Phil Campbell, Jr., U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture and Irvin's predecessor, are joined by Tom Linder, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture for 16 years beginning in 1935. The three were together at a Stone Mountain luncheon during a visit by the Southern Commissioners of Agriculture. Mr. Campbell was guest speaker for the luncheon. The day when the farmer has to depend on weather to water his crops is coming to an end in Georgia. More and more of Georgia's larger farms are using irrigation instead of depending on the rain. In the past people believed irrigation systems were a good type of insurance against dry periods, but only to be used as a last resort. Now farmers are getting away from that idea and are using irrigation just as they do other good agronomic practices, applying water before plants go into stress from lack of moisture. South Georgia, where most of the state's large farms are, is lucky because of a plentiful water supply under and above the ground that can be used to irrigate crops. With this large water supply available, experts believe that most (Continued On Page 8) Maybe We Can Help With Fuel Supply Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, realizing the seriousness of the fuel shortage and the effect it is having on many farmers, announced today that his office is available to assist in any way possible farmers who are faced with emergency fuel shortage. "Although we have no particular source for fuel and no direct power to secure fuel", the Commissioner said, "we have been successful in helping many farmers in emergency situations." Commissioner Irvin has authorized newly appointed Director of Weights and Fuels, Olin Mullinax, to handle all these requests and to assist in any way possible until the fuel crisis and harvest season have ended. You may contact Mr. Mullinax in Atlanta at 404-6563605. Veteran Employees Assume New Duties Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has announced the appointment of Elmo E. Winstead as the new Director of Plant Industry and Olin Mullinax as Director of Fuel and Weights and Measures for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Winstead is a veteran employee of the Department having served as Director of the Seed Division and Director of Field Forces for seed, feed, fertilizer and pesticides. His new duties will include the above plus supervision of Seed Technology and Development, and the entomology, grain, feed, fertilizer, pesticide and chemistry divisions of the Department. Mullinax has formerly served in an administrative capacity with the department. ;?fi:ft:ffiftS^^^^ Straight Line We have recently built a new churchmen a hill that grew pine trees and vines. We have about two feet of space between the white brick walls and the paved walks. Which would be the best foundation plantings for this: boxwood, dwarf azaleas, or dwarf holly? How does each one of these tolerate the heat from the walls? How far apart should they be planted? How should one mix and prepare the soil? Also, we would like to plant flowering cherry trees on the grounds. Would this be advisable in the type soil? ; Mrs. E. A., Thomson There are several things to consider before choosing foundation plantings. First, will the planting area be in full sun or partial shade? Azaleas and boxwoods thrive best in part shade. Dwarf hollies such as Helleri Joy Holly will grow in shade or sun. Heat would be detrimental to the azaleas and boxwoods. Generally, you would want to space Helleri Holly three to five feet apart, depending upon finances and one's impatience for the plants to grow and become effective in the landscape. You might consider some of the low growing Junipers if the location is hot and bright. Shore Juniper and Blue Rug are some examples. We are of the opinion that you would not get satisfactory flowering from cherry trees due to the lack of prolonged cold weather in your area. What about Japanese Magnolia, Crape Myrtle, Crabapple or Dogwood? **** Could you tell what types of mint are enclosed? Unknown Our Plant Division believes the samples to be lemon balm and beebalm. We are not able to give positive identification unless we have the blooms. ****- I am enclosing a sample from my pear tree. The entire tree is covered with these specks. I would like to know what to do or use for this problem. Mrs. S. T., Kingsland We have been informed that your tree has pear leafspot disease. We suggest that you spray your tree with Capton or Zaneb every 21 days for four sprayings. Proportions should be two pounds of chemical to every 100 gallons of water. **** Will Malathion effect the germination of grain when placed in the bin with the grain? E. E., Metier Our state seed analyst says that Malathion is used regularly as an insecticide for treating small grain. It will not effect the germination when (Continued On Page 8) Page 2 We Get Letters Dear Editor: "The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything he buys at retail, sells everything he sells at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways." John F. Kennedy The above is too good not to be in your paper. I do not know of any publication that people appreciate as much as the MARKET BULLETIN. Thank you very much. E. V. Baker P.O. Box 170 Calhoun, Ga. 30701 Farm employment Will build and install farm fence, satisfaction guaranteed. George Wesley, Rt. 2, Woodstock. Ph. 475- 9104. _____________ Want farmer to cut and bale hay, will consider sharing. Charles Mueller. Woolsey. Ph. 636-7753. Want farm work, can drive truck, will haul. Douglas Dickerson, Rt. 2, Box 72, Greenville.__________ Want man with family to work on dairy farm. John T. Cannon, Greensboro. Ph. 404-453-7753._____ Will build any type farm fence, pastures, etc., no job too Irg. or far away. John R. Griffitts, 969 Forest 'Ave., B-4, Forest Park 30050. Ph. 366-8748. Will do artifical insemination of beef and dairy cattle. Cherokee Co. area. William R. Odom, Rt. 2, Woodstock. Ph. 926-5420. _______ Want settled married man with cattle and pasture exp., must be able to operate and care for machinery used in cattle production, permanent for right man. T. D. Bryant, Rt. 3, Hawkinsville 31036. Ph. 912-892- 3142. Want 1 cowman and 2 men on social security to work on cattle farm 'and do garden work, gen. ranch work, housing furnished with salary. Jim Robinson, Atlanta. Ph. 404-875- 3511._______________ Want man living alone on retirement to do part time work on farm in return for free small mobile home, utilities furnished, Warm Spring area. J. W. Wilkes, Bar Red Ranch, Warm Springs. Ph. 404-6562780 wk. days._________ Want someone to milk in small dairy. J. C. Michael, Rt., Box 209, Madison 30650._____________ 1 Responsible couple wants work as caretaker on horse farm, some green breaking and training in return for i rent-free or rent-reduced housing, jwithin 50 mi. Chamblee. Fred Churichill, Rt. 3, Box 464, Savannah ! 3I406. Ph. 912-354-2261.______ Will furnish sprigs, custom plant Coastal Bermuda on farm, anywhere in Ga., dug with auto, digger, planted with 2 row auto. Bermuda planter. K. ; E. Hancock, Franklin Springs. Ph. 404-245-5788. FARMERS & CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN Georgia Department of Agriculture Agriculture Building 19 Hunter St., S. W. Atlanta,.Georgia 30334 404-656-3727 Tommy Irvin, Commissioner Address all requests to be added to or removed from the mailing list, change of address and Form 3579 to the Market Bulletin office at the above address. All notices and advertisements should be addressed to Market Bulletin at the above address. The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin assumes no responsibility for any notice appearing in the Bulletin nor for any transaction resulting from published notices. Advertisers are cautioned that it is against the law to misrepresent any product offered for sale in a public notice or advertisement carried in any publication that is delivered through the United States mail. Deborah Pullin, Editor Amy Putnam, Ant. Ed., Editorial Martha Hendwson, Asst. Ed., Notices Published weekly at 19 Hunter Street S. W., Atlanta 30334. Second class postage paid at Atlanta, Ga. Want man to work on fine show horse breeding ranch, opening immediately, lodging furnished. M. F. Williams, Box 647, Atlanta 30301. Ph. 404-875-3511. Want middle age couple to do light farm work, 50 to 60 yrs. old, if have trailer will furnish place to park, must have income and car. Miss V. McDonald, Rt. 4, Alma 31510. Ph. 912-632-4775. Want someone to clear land for pasture in N. Ga. J. R. Wimpey, 1573 Lamont Ave., Conley 30027. Ph. 361-7307. Will clear farm land with bulldozer. Henry Lancaster, Box 223, Buford 30518. Ph. 404-945-7886, after 10 pm._______________ 53 yr. old man wants job as caretaker on cattle or hog farm in return for room, board and small salary, can operate tractor and any type farm equip. Alfred Mitchell, Hotel Manchester, Manchester 31816. Want man and wife to care for chickens and pick up eggs, $90 per wk. and house provided. Burgin F. Miller, Rt. 4, M on roe 30655. Ph. 267-6215. ____ ________ Want caretaker for farm, brand new 2 bedrm. house completely furnished, utilities included, good working conditions, salary can be discussed. Mrs. Gene White, Box 20258, Sta. N, Atlanta 30325.______________ Want couple to live on and care for farm, prefer retired, rent free, in Carroll Co., would like to hear from man in Americus again. L. H. Dobson, 100 Elmwood Cir., Smyrna 30080. Ph. 794-4672. Farm machinery and equipment for sale Rotary tiller, exc. for garden and home use to plow, good cond. but minus motor, sold for $169 new, will sell for $20. Mrs. V. O. Stewart, 1403 Newton Ave., SE, Atlanta 30316. Ph. 523-3146. Allis Chalmers WD, L-P gas burning, snap coupler tractor, good cond., 6 ft. scraper blade, new 28 in. spare tire, WD junked tractor for parts, old trailer mower, $1,095. D. L. Flanders, Scotland 31083. Ph. 868-2317. L John Deere tractor, 1 row plow, cultivators and harrow, $300. H. A. Broome, Rt. 1, Silver Creek 30173. Ph. 232-9977, Rome.________ Bed for Ford pickup truck, oak wood, short bed, $25. H. L. Eubanks, Eubanks Rd., Woodstock 30188. Ph. 926-6510. 1972 side winder, 5 ft. by 5 ft. bush hog, good cond., $295. Jimmy Haynes, Pine Crest Dr., Rt. 6, Canton 30114._________________ Super A Farmall tractor with equip., $975. Will W. Adkins, Box 486, Perry 31069. Ph. 912-987-3640, after 6 pm._________________ TD 15B International bulldozer, 12 ft. angle hyd. blade, 95% indercarriage, clearing cab, machine in very good cond. Otis Hiland, Rt. 2, Maysville 30558. Ph. 652-2951. Model 30 nursette, exc. working cond., $275. George M. Maddox, 102 LaFayette St., Barnesville 30204. Ph. 404-358-0432._____________ Troy roto-tillers, 6 hp standard, $500, 3 1/2 hp standard $400, ready to run, will deliver locally. George McMullin, 1339 Town-Country Dr., SE, Atlanta 30316. Ph. 404-2415822.______________________ Custom built 6 ft., 3-pt. hitch leveling blade, $50 firm or trade. Tommy F. Bogozan, Queen Mill Rd., Mableton. Ph. 404-948-6832. THE MARKET BULLETIN 205 to 300 tube type feeders for chicken house, $50. O. A. Seigler, Jr., Rt. 1, Dewy Rose 30634. Ph. 3765690. S7 Eculid scraper, $3,000 and SI 2 Eculid scraper, $8,000, good tires and cond., scrapers used to build farm ponds. Jimmy Kelley, Rt. 4, Blairsville 30512. Ph. 745-2349, after 9 pm. Badger silo unloader for 18 ft. silo, complete with 5 hp motor, 3 yrs. old, $550. Wayne Miller, Rt. 2, Stapleton 30823. Ph. 912-625-7583. Used 78 N.H. hay baler, very good cond., $1,000; also, like new N.H. 7 ft. mower, $450. R. L. Brown, Jr., Rt. 1, Leesburg 31763. Ph. 912-4361081, after 7 pm.____________ 1968 brush chipper, 6 cyl. Ford industrial engine. Howard Reese, 2505 Danielsville Rd., Athens 30601. Ph. 548-2655. New Holland hay conditioner, $200; Allis Chalmers bottom plow, $100. Olin Lundy, Rt. 1, ForsythYatesville Rd.. Yatesville 31097. Adams motor grader, transmission is torn up but can be fixed or used for parts, good tires, has been used on farm for building up terraces, $950. Carlos Chumbler, Rt. 6, Cumming. Ph. 404-887-6188. Used Easy-Flow for sale, dbl. cap., exc. cond., $150. J. M. Hehson, Sr., Atlanta. Ph. 753-6174 or 292-1198. 4 wheel trailer, elec. brakes, 8 ply tires, 2000 Ib. hand winch, jack in front end, 13 ft. long and 6 ft. 2 in. wide, with fenders, $500. Omer Crump, Baldwin 30511. Ph. 7786188. John Deere 2010 diesel crawler front-end loader, exc. cond., $5,600. J. W. Booker, 2538 E. Central St., Columbus 31903. Ph. 404-689-5024, after 4 pm._______________ Potato equip., 40 ft. elevator, $800; Mark 1 potato harvester, $7,500; three potato harvester wagon beds, $1,500; one two row, series 600 McConnel potato planter, $1,000. Curl Hobbs, Rt. 1, Kensington. Ph. 404-539-2556. Irrigation unit, 8 horse Wisconsin engine with pump on dolly, 600 ft. 3 in. alum, pipe with 9 Rainbird sprinklers, $550 cash. F. O. Bishop, 295 Crossville Rd., Roswell 30075. Ph. 993-4668. Blue Bird 6 row cotton duster, perf. cond., $6,500. H. R. Alien, Rt. 3, Monroe 30655. Ph. 267-3164 night. 2 axle steel frame tractor trailer, 8 ply tires, $350. Myron Jordan, Cornelia. Ph. 778-7298._________ 8N Ford tractor for sale, fair cond. Ernest E. Connell, Rt. 12, Old Canton Rd., Marietta 30060. Ph. 971- 1994.___________________ Ford No. 5000 for sale, 760 hrs., good cond., $2,800. John Nunley, Acworth. Ph. 974-5309.________ Farmall cub tractor with power lift, turn plow, cycle mower with 5 ft. blade, 16 disc leveling harrow, $900. Terry Richards, Rt. 1, Box 352, Canton 30114. Ph. 479-8352._______ Gravely tractor, 5 hp, sickle and rotary mowers, rotary plow, cultivator and dozer blade, $275. Wesley Campbell, 76 Circle Dr., Rossville 30741. Ph. 866-5454. 1969 John Deere 4020 for sale, good cond. Claude Perkins, Rt. 1, Marshallville 31057.________ Ford Dexter, $750; Ford Major diesel, $700; the following tractors not running, 2010 John Deere, $500; Super A, $475, Farmall A with cultivators, $300. Franklin Ray, Box 162, Baxley 31513. Ph. 367-3692. Good pump for pumping water out of well, basement, etc., $35. Mrs. F. E. Thornton, 1954 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna 30080. Ph. 436-1354. 14 disc, heavy duty John Deere offset harrow, exc. cond., $500; model 7M55 grass header for Fox forage chopper, $125. O. W. Griffin, Rt. 1, Conyers 30207. Ph. 483-7988. Herd broadcaster, model 1200, for spreading seed and fertilizer, $100. E. D. Minix, Black Witch Farm, Atlanta. Ph. 874-4706 day or 237-2358 night. New Holland manure spreader, 100 bu. cap., like new, $500. W. A. Weaver, Cumming. Ph. 887-8601. Heavy metal feed bin, rot proof, on approx. 18 in. legs, holds approx. ton of feed, auto, flow on 2 sides, $100. Robert N. Gilbert, 9579 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro 30236. Ph. 478-8777. Drive wheels for garden tiller, will pull middle busters, cultivators, etc. David Stapleton, Lumber City 31549. Ph. 912-363-4451. 108 Bramco hanging feeders, Irg. type, good cond., $1 ea. Mrs. H. B. Garmon, Rt. B, Ellijay 30540. Ph. 635-2021. C A Allis Chalmers, tricycle type, good rubber, engine perf., transmission minus 3rd, turn plow, cultivators and disc harrow, $950; old model Oliver and equip., $200. Harold Battles, Holland. Ph. 8954820, Lyerly. Wednesday, July 4, 1973 John Deere 700, hi-cycle, $1,895. B. R. Anderson, Rt. 1, Box 30, Social Circle 30279. __ Poultry house cleaner, loaderspreader type. Mrs. W. M. Stapleton, Sr., Lumber City 31549. Ph. 912-3634435. Loader-unloader, suitable for trailer or truck mounting. 2 units avail., $3,500 ea. Jack Weaver, Smyrna 30080. Ph. 404-794-7646. A. C. tractor motive front end loader, gas, high lift and rubber, good cond., $1,800, or trade for crawler tractor of equal value. Ira Teem, RFD 1, Box 41 Milner. Ph. 227-4897, Griffin. Windmills and towers for sale. Alien Whitaker, Rt. 7, Box 20-1, Gainesville. Ph. 536-5740. New Holland Super 71 7 silage cutter, 2 row corn head, 9 cutter knives, has cut only 25 acres, $3,000. Gene Hill, Rt. 1, Alamo 30411. Ph. 5682878. 1973 Ford 4500 diesel backhoe and loader with 2 buckets, $11,500. Rex Woods, Lithia Springs. Ph. 9486094. Model Caterpillar 60 scraper, $2,500; rock plow, $500. Julian, Crowley, Lithia Springs. Ph. 404-941 4670. 1960 International rubber tire pan, model 25551, Sears No. 1055, 14 yds., $4,500, with Cummins engine, good cond. Billy Caldwell, Woodbury. Ph. 553-5051, after 6 pm. TO-20 Ferguson tractor, new tires and paint, exc. cond., $975; bush and bog harrow, $100; harrow lift, on wheels, heavy duty, $375. Thurman Griggs, Box 65, Butler. Ph. 912-8623771. I.H. 3-pt. hitch, side delivery hay rake, good cond., $225. Mack Green, Dawsonville. Ph. 265-2747. C Allis Chalmers tractor and belly mower with 7 blades, $750; Allis Chalmers combine, $500. Ezra Shelnutt, Rt. 3, Loganville 30249. Ph. 466-8096. 4 hp roto-tiller by Toro, perf. cond., $75. M. D. Rawlins, Rt. 3, Box 312. Newnan. ____________ All steel cattle racks to fit most any size pickup, calf creep feeder, 600 Ib. cap., auto, self-catch head gate. Darrell Williamson, RFD 4, Commerce. Ph. 335-6211. 20 ft. flatbed trailer, good cond. Rip Wilson, Madison. Ph. 342-3974. 1952 Ferguson TE20 tractor, $750; bush hog, 1 yr. old, exc. cond., $150. Sam Lutz, Rt. 3, Rockmart. Ph. 4454268. Chore-Time auto, feeders, 7 ton outside bin with auger and motor, gas brooder, auto, drinkers, medicator, etc. Harold M. York, Dalton. Ph. 259-5530. Gustafason 6 row crop duster, $75. Weyman E. Rooks, Newton. Ph. 734- 5109._____________________ B model John Deere for parts, 1 good tire and I fair. E. P. Cawley, Rt. I, Box 208. Blythe. Ph. 592-4082. Caterpillar D6B serial No. 44A6098 hyd. angle blade, good cond., $12,400; dual 300 loader fits model 50, 60 or 70 John Deere, $650. Robert Anthony, Rt. 1, Molena 30256. Ph. 567-8788.________ John Deere No. 234 two row corn header for 95, like new, $1,250. J. W. Dent, Ft. Valley 31030. Ph. 8252842. ______________ 52 in. cycle mower and 102 in. dump hay rake for cub tractor with hyd. lift, both for $145. W. A. Loudermilk, 2459 Ingram Rd., JDuluth 30136. Ph. 404-448-2822. New Holland hay baler; H Farmall tractor, working cond., $850, will sell separately. Howard Wood, Rt. 1, Hopewell Rd., Alpharetta 30201. Ph. 475-5386.______________ 2 wheel utility trailer, wood bed, good tires, $65. W. O. Hayes, Rt. 7, Fairburn Rd., Douglasville 30134. Ph. 942-5547.___________. Stock racks to fit any size truck; conveyor for moving hay, etc.; steel storage boxes. Ken Waller, Box 586, Ellijay 30540. Ph. 404-635-7376. Caterpillar 22 crawler, no blade, runs good and has good pins and bushing, $995. R. L. Hunt, Rt. 1, Tallapoosa 30176. Ph. 574-7973. 1964 model front end loader, crawler type diesel engine, good cond., $4,000. Eugene Dockery, Rt. 2. Douglasville. Ph. 942-2798. 1971 Ford tractor 3000 and some equip.; 5 ft. 3-pt. bush hog type, exc. cond. Ralph S. Evans, Jefferson. Ph. 367-9249. after 9 at night._______ ' McCormick mowing machine No. 32, trail type with 6 ft. cutter bar, like new cond., $275. H. C. Mangum, Rt. 1, Demorest. Ph. 404-754-2972. 50 metal feeders; 2 ton feed cart. Snowco, model 700; 8 ton Read feed bin; 6500 ft. wire fence, approx. 40 in. high; plastic water hose. W. G. Avery, Rt. I, Box 191, Jackson 30233. Ph. 775-3952 or 786-8358. 900 Ford tractor, 1959 model, tricycle type; parts from 1958 Ford tractor, 600 series, wide front end. Charles Hazelwood, Rt. 3, Cartersville. Ph. 382-7716. International silage cutter grass header, used very little, $1,600; International silage wagon, $600; five disc tiller, 3-pt. hitch, $100. Ed Hitt. Rt. 1, Grovetown 30813. Ph. 8631620. 2 complete sets of Covington planters, used very little, 4 mos. old, $290 for the pr. J. R. Eubanks. Rt. I, Shiloh. Ph. 846-3669. Trailer axles with tires, wheels, Good I horse turning plow for sale. springs and equalizers. J. R. Wimpey, Barron L. Jenkins, Rt. 4, Biffle Rd.. 1573 Lamont Ave., Conley 30027. Stone Mountain 30083. Ph. 981- Ph. 361-7307. 3174. Bucyrus Erie 22-B dragline, new motor, yard bucket, exc. cond.; Allis Chalmers HD-3 front end loader, yard front end bucket, good cond., reasonable. Loyd Shaw, Rt. 1, Lakeland 31635. Ph. 912-482-3867 or 482-2325.________________ Caterpillar D7 3T3I 31 tractor, undercarriage 70%, $6,500; Welchel silage wagon, 14 ft. body, heavy duty, $1,375, consider trade for 2 wheel dump wagon. J. Alton McWhorter, No. 2, Franklin. Ph. 854-8349 or 854-4161. Rubber tire payloader, good cond., $2,000 or will trade for dozer. Clyde Hood, No. 3, Covington 30209. Ph. 404-464-3617.________________ Sev. Gee-Whiz teeth and handles; 12 scrapes; 1 dbl. tree; 1 sgl. tree (iron); 10 x 14 oak barn building, to be moved, $250. Hoyt Dean, Woodstock. Ph. 475-4290. New Holland pick up baler with motor, new paint, exc. cond., $695; Ford Dexter diesel, rebuilt motor, fuel pump, injectors, dbl. disc clutch, etc., $1,750. B. A. Bird, Blackwell Rd., Rt. 6, Marietta 30060._____ Utility trailer, 2 axles, 5x12 bed, 2 in. ball hitch, $450. James Banks, 992 Inverness Ave., Macon 31204. Ph. 912-746-6147. Lilliston, model 1100 peanut shaker, A-l cond., $250; Woods 60 in. pull type rotary mower, good cond., $150. G. E. Bentley, Rt. 1, Oglethorpe. Ph. 472-6471 or 4728763. Farmall tractor, model H', runs good and has like new tires, $600 or trade for smaller tractor with attachments. Charles Libretto, Rt. 2, Hancock Dr., Social Circle 30279. Ph. 464-2597. 2000 Ford tractor, 1964 model, $1,800; smoothing harrow, $325; sixteen in. bottom plows, $150; five ft. bush hog, $225; six ft. by 10 ft. utility trailer, $150. Donald Tapp, Alpharetta. Ph. 475-5886, after 4 pm. 10 in. Allis Chalmers hammermill, 3 screens and sack filler. M. S. Morgan, Kimbell Bridge Rd., Alpharetta. Ph. 475-7210.__________ 1962 M/F 35 gas tractor, 3-pt. hitch, bush hog, harrow, all purpose plow, pulverizer, blade, rock rake, boom, exc. cond., $3,000. P. O. Dees, Rt. 4, Stockbridge. Ph. 474-1529. Approx. 3000 pieces standard 16 in. greenhouse glass, $400 for the lot or 10 cents to 20 cents piece; 150,000 BTU oil fired furnace for greenhouse, $125. Robert West, 3535 River Rd., Decatur 30034. Ph. 243-3152. 8 ft. long chicken brooder, divided into 2 sections, lumber has been treated, $39. Joel H. Bond, Rt. 2, Elberton 30635. Ph. 404-283-2809 day or 404-283-4738.________ 1400A Premiss buck saw, good cond. Donald Vaughters, Star Rt., Juno 30551. Ph. 912-265-3367. Model 45 hay baler, 25V mower, both International, exc. cond. R. H. Freeman, Forsyth. Ph. 994-5882. Greenhouse, 20 ft. x 100 ft., redwood frame, complete heating and cooling, fan and watering controls, needs dismantling and new cover, $1,500. Col. H. L. Williams, Rt. 1, Box 25, Cordele. Ph. 912-273-3463. Front end loader now mounted on Ford 8N, check it out, remove and take home for $200. Jim Sudderth, Columbus 31907. Ph. 404-561-3799, after 5. Case hay baler 200, like new, $850. James E. Crowe, Winder. Ph. 8672826, between 8-6. 1972 Satoh tractor, 90 hrs., with scoop, blade and trailer, $2,350. E. C. Parks, 888 Buford Rd., Cumming 30130. Ph. 887-5967. Air compressor and spray gun, other equip, for sale, reasonably priced. Wayne Griffin, Barnesville. Ph. 404-358-2257. 35 Case Seymour washer and Staalkat grader with Seymour Speed Pak, will sell without Speed Pak, see in operation. Herman Nation, Box 85, Rayle 30660. Ph. 404-274-3384 or 404-274-3393, call before coming. Wednesday. July 4. 1973 Farm machinery and equipment wanted Want approx. 2000 bu. storage bin for corn with conveyors, reasonable, no junk. T. M. Smith, Rt. 1, Box 238A, Bloomingdale 31302._____ Want side delivery rake, must be good cond. and located in So. Ga. M. B. Killgo, Rt. I, Metier. Ph. 912-6852348.________________ Want Ford tractor, gas or diesel, with or without equip. J. R. Wimpey, 1573 Lamont Ave., Conley 30027. Ph. 361-7307._______________ Want planter and fertilizer distributor for H Farmall tractor, reasonably priced. Carl V. Griffin, 218 Phillips Ave., Port Wentworth. Ph. 964-0662.____________ Want John Deere tractor, 50 or 60 series, with live "Live Power Thoft" and 3-pt. hitch, good working cond. B. P. Smith, Rt. 2, Alpharetta 30201. Want used bush hog or other implements for Ford 8N tractor. Aubrey Smith. Lithia Springs. Ph. 941-4769. Want portable loading chute, must be good cond. and reasonably priced. R. L. Hilton, Rt. 1, Sharpsburg 30277. Ph. 253-6118. ______ Want 1 rear tractor tire with fair tread, no holes, for 9N Ford, 1949 model, size I 1-2-28. Doyle C. Cartee, Rt. 2, Srn.vrna.. Ph.. 404--435-7952. Want arms for 3-pt. hitch for G model-John "Deere tractor, model A, B or 50, 60 ari; JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER JULY July 4 -- White Co. Saddle Club Horse Show, sane. For info, call Glen Jackson, Cleveland, 404/865-2984. July 4-7 -- Cedartown Optimist Horse Show, Cedartown. For info, contact Paul Wiener, 404/748-4450, Ken Hackney, 404/748-0069. July 7-8 PM -- Tattnall Co. Riding Club Rodeo, Reidsville. For info, contact Louie Brazell, Reidsville, 557-4185 or Rt. 1, Collins. July 7-3 PM -- Hidden Hollow Saddle Club Western and Gaited Horse Show, 5 mi. N. of McDonough off Hwy. 155 on Bryan Dr., sane. For info, contact Bob Bing, 474-7400 or Mrs. Travis Patterson, 9574626. July 7-6 PM -- Murray Co. Saddle Club Annual Show, Chatsworth. Contact C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth. Ph. 695-2361. July 13-6:30 PM -- 21st Annual Tallapoosa Lions -- Jaycee Horse Show, Tallapoosa Athletic Field, Tallapoosa 30176. Write Joe C. Williams, Box 66, Tallapoosa. July 13-16 -- Horsemanship Clinic, Lucky 7 Stables, Augusta. For info, contact Mrs. Lisa Taylor, 793-6284, 798-9201. July 14-2 PM -- Trail End Ranch Annual Show, Chickamanga. Contact C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Cbatsworth. Ph. 6952361. July 15-22 -- Annual Applachain Wagon Train, Chatsworth -- Ellijay. Contact Homer Robinson, Rt. 1, Chatsworth or Charles Stephens, Rt. 4, Ellijay or C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth. Ph. 6952361. July 15-1 PM -- Open Horse Show, International City Sad dle Club, Smithville Church Rd., Warner Robins, property of John McGuire. Call 912/953-3987. July 15-1 PM -- Open Horse Show, Circle "C" Saddle Club, Coolidge. July 21-10 AM -- Youth HunterJumper Show, Pounds Stables Doraviile. Call 458-8965. July 21-3 PM -- Cartersville Charity Horse Show, af filiated, Judge J. L. Davis' Farm, spon. by Cartersville- Bartow Jaycees. Contact Jackie Tidwell, Rt. 4, Car tersville, 382-3884. July 21-3 PM -- Hidden Pines Saddle Club, Hwy., 138 ft 85, Riverdale. For info, call 4789122. July 22 -- Ga. Barrel Racing Assn. Open Horse Show, J & S Stables, Lithonia. Contact Susan Street, 492-2737 or Opal McCraney, 964-9869. July 28-9 AM -- Open Horse Show, Kennesaw Mtn. Stables, Big Shanty Rd., Marietta. Call Judy Benefield, 428-8521, 427-4032, 427-1453. July 28-2 PM -- Kiwanis 15th An nual Horse Show, sane., Buford. Contact J. Radford Cook, P. O. Box 348, Buford 30518. Ph. 945-9014. July 28-2 PM -- Boynton Lions Annual Show, Ringgold. Con tact Glenn Boyles, Rt. 6, Ringgold or C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth 6952361. AUGUST Aug. 4-2 PM -- Sugar Hill Saddle Club Horse Show, Hill City. Contact William Roberts, Rt. 1, Sugar Valley 30746 or C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chat sworth. Ph. 695-2361. Aug. 4-1 PM -- Open Youth Horse Show, spon. by N. Fulton 4-H Horse and Pony Club, Pounds Stables, Doraviile. Call 4588965, 451-4242, rain date Aug. 5. Aug. 4-12 PM, 6 PM -- Second Annual Central H.S. Horse Show, Lakeview Farm Carrollton. For info, contact Joe Mashburn, 832-8386, Lakeview Farm, 832-3457. Aug. 5-10 AM -- Point Show, Heart of Ga. Assn., In ternational City Saddle Club, Warner Robins, Smithville Church Rd., property of John McGuire, 912/953-3987. Aug. 4, 5 - 2, 8 PM -- White Co. Saddle Club Horse Show. Call Glen Jackson, Cleveland, 404/865-2984. Aug. 5-1 PM -- Telephone Pioneers Open Show, Wills Park, Alpharetta Benefit Visually Handicapped Children of Ga. Call 3913420, 475-5554. Aug. 5-10 -- Second Annual Metro-Atlanta 4-H Horse Clinic, Stone Mtn. Pk, open to any interested 4-H Club member, grades 5-12. For info, call Phil Worley, Gwin- nett Co. Ext. Off. 963-3343. Aug. 18-3 PM -- Hidden Pines Saddle Club, Open Horse Show, Hwys. 138 ft 85, River- dale. Call 478-9122. Aug. 18-7:30 PM -- 6th Annual Ga. State Championship Racking Horse Show, Dalton. Call C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth. Ph. 695-2361. Aug. 25-4 PM -- Griffin Flint River Saddle Club Open Horse Show, Griffin. For info, i call Ann Aaron 404/227-9579 or Jan Fulton 404/227-2159. Aug. 25-6 PM -- 2nd Annual Ga. State Championship Western Horse Show, Chatsworth. Con tact C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth 30705, 695-2361. SEPTEMBER Sept. 1, 2-9 AM -- Second Annual Southeastern Appaloosa Classic, Stone Mtn. Park Coliseum. For info, call 475- 5554, 469-3563. Sept. 2-1 PM -- Open Horse Show, Circle "C" Saddle Club, Coolidge, Sept. 3-6 PM -- Murray Co. Sad dle Club Show, Chatsworth. Contact C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth. Ph. 695- 2361. Sept. 8-9 AM -- 4th Annual N. Fulton Horse Show, Wills Park, Alpharetta. Contact Judy O'Callaghan, Rt. 2, Box >: 24 D, Duluth 30136, 4765655. >: ft Sept. 8-3 PM -- Bartow Co. Saddle Club Horse Show, Car tersville. Contact Hoyt Green, Ph. 974-6826. Sept. 15-3 PM -- Hidden Pines Saddle Club, Open Horse I Show, Hwy. 138 & 85, River- dale. For info, call 478-9122. Sept. 15-16-7 PM -- First Annual Ga. State Championship Run ning Horse Show, Hill City. Contact George Norris, Rt. 1, Rocky Face, or C. W. Bradley, Box 387, Chatsworth. Ph. 695- 2361. Sept. 22-9 AM -- National Paso Fino Championship Show, Stone Mt, Contact Bill Davis, 404/474-8550. Sept. 23-2 PM -- Open Horse I Show, White Co. Saddle Club. Contact Glen Jackson, Cleveland, 404/865-2984. Sept. 29-4 PM -- Griffin Flint River Saddle Club, Open Horse Show, Griffin. Contact Ann Aaron, 404/227-9579, Jan Fulton, 404/227-2159. Page 8 What When we think of summer, we naturally think of ice-cold cantaloupe which is now in abundance. Although Georgia at one time was one of the largest cantaloupe producers in the U.S., we now produce only 2 1/2 percent of the nation's crop. The name cantaloupe is thought to come from Count Loupe who publicized the fact that he grew these melons on his Italian estate. Although we don't know exactly when this recorded bit of history was made, we are certain that these melons were grown throughout the southern Mediterranean countries and were familiar fruits in Persia and Egypt many centuries ago. From Count Loupe's distinguished name has evolved the more common name in the south of muskmelon referring to the musky smell of the uncut melon. Even "mushmelon" has been used to classify this fruit of the vine, although it adds nothing to the melon's appetizing appeal. The fruit with the ribbed rough rind is easy to cultivate in the South where it can enjoy the long hot growing season it needs. Seeds are dropped into mounds of soil that are moist and rich in organic nutrients. Watch the nitrogen, though, as this will produce beautiful vines and small immature fruit. The plants must have direct sunlight and when rain is sparse, it is necessary for you to water them daily throughout the entire growing season. The longer you leave the melon on the vine the better the flavor. Vine-ripened fruit ready for harvest will show tiny cracks at the point where the fruit is attached to the vine. Don't wait too long to harvest, though, or you may come to understand the real meaning of "mushmelon". Valera Jessee Christmas Trees (Continued From Page 1) steep slopes, it should be put below the trees. Do not apply fertilizer while the trees are wet. On cedars three to four years old, 2/3 oz. nitrogen per tree in late July will produce better color at harvest. Mowing between trees at least two to three times per year, depending on growth and weed competition is recommended. Chemicals for weed control such as paraquat, 2-4-D and others should be used with caution until results and effects on trees can be determined. THE MARKET BULLETIN Irrigation In Ga. (Continued From Page 1) ^-W^r-tti^ssssra^ (Straight Wednesday. July 4, 1973 Line 1 of the larger farms in the state will be using irrigation in ten years. In fact, some see irrigation just as important to farmers as fertilizer and herbicides. Using irrigation as a management tool requires more advance planning on the farmer's part. Also, the farmer has to know more about his soil and the type of crops he is growing. Planning is important because the farmer wants to receive maximum return from the use of his expensive irrigation system. Although the cost of systems is expensive, farmers are finding out that they can make it pay over a period of time. To help the farmers make irrigation pay off, the Cooperative Extension Service specialists can tell the farmer how much water the soil will hold, how much water the crop needs and when it needs it. Research is now being done on the use of irrigation equipment for applying herbicides, insecticides and fertilizer. Some success with this method shows that the herbicides can be applied with normal watering, which saves time and effort for the farmer. Tobacco, which is a high return cash crop, is irrigated more than any other crop in Georgia. Irrigation systems are also used extensively on peanuts and corn in the state. Water is the lifeblood of food production, and irrigation provides water at the right time and in the right amount to assure a quality product for the consumers of the state. ^^ 5? (Continued From Page 1) used according to the manufacturer's recommendations. *** Does the love bug which appears in Florida twice a year ever get into Georgia? Do you know the months in which they appear in Florida? M. C., Unknown There were some reports of love bugs filtering into Georgia, though they were seen in extreme south Georgia near the Florida line. These in sects are found in Florida normally for four weeks in the spring and four weeks in the fall. Some were reported in December and January, probably due to a warm winter*. * * * I wonder if your department might have information on how to get rid of mosquitoes and big black ants. Nothing we have purchased in the store will kill them. T. G., Atlanta Our Plant and Entomology Division suggests the use of Chlordane for control of the ants. It is available from garden centers and nurseries. The most effective method to eliminate mosquitoes is to destroy their breeding places -- old tires, tin pans, stopped up gutters, etc. We have had very little success in spraying for them, as they are gone one day and back again the next. *** Can you help me with a problem I have had with my tomato plants? The flowers bloom on the plants, but just as the flower begins to die and a small tomato forms, that part of the stem turns yellow and drops off. I have beautiful plants, but no tomatoes. Can you tell me how to prevent this from happening again? F. E., Savannah There are several reasons for this. Too much nitrogen, no pollination and various insects could cause both the blooms and the tomatoes to fall off the plants. To insure healthy plants and tomatoes next year, we suggest that you use small amounts of nitrogen fertilizer, spray the plants with Malathion for insect control and check to make sure that your plants are receiving full sunlight and are not in the shade. *** I have about two acres of land covered in nutgrass. Could you please tell me how to get rid of this. I have tried digging but it keeps coming back. G. B., Hephzibah Ga. Swine Producers Regain 'Free Status 9 Georgia, for the second time, was recognized as being free from hog cholera on June 2, 1973. Initially, the state attained this status on April 8, 1971, but lost it in October 1972, after a number of cases were disclosed in Johnson, Jefferson and Tattnall Counties. A very effective step in eradicating cholera from Georgia was the placement of a state-wide quarantine on all swine movements. This quarantine has been in effect continuously since August 26, 1968, and has not been rescinded. The only exceptions have been as follows: (1) swine moved directly to slaughter; (2) swine for exhibition purposes after a permit has been obtained from the State Veterinarian; (3) special feeder and breeder sales for swine that meet health standards and on permit from the State Veterinarian; and (4) swine which moved from one farm to another with no diversion enroute on special permit from State Veterinarian. In a few instances, some owners have failed to hold the purchased feeder swine the full 30-day period of automatic quarantine and isolation. If this practice is continued, it will become necessary that all feeder and breeder swine permitted through special sales be individually identified. This would be time consuming, expensive and inconvenient to the livestock market operators. Your past cooperation has been greatly effective in helping control hog cholera and your continued cooperation will be equally appreciated. 73 Peach Forecast The 1973 peach crop for Georgia was forecast at 100 million pounds (2,083,000-48 pound equivalents) as' of June 1, according to the Georgia Crop Reporting Service. Production at this level would be 5 million pounds below last months estimate and only 53 percent of last year's 190 million pound crop. There is at the present time no sure-fire control for nutgrass, though we do anticipate an effective method in the near future as a result of ex tensive research in the field. For the present, we suggest that you use 2,4- D spray, available from nurseries. Spray one or two weeks after the first leaves appear and then repeat three times per year. This spray program will provide fair control of the nutgrass after two years of application. Let us caution you that 2,4-D may destroy other plants if applied to them. We suggest you let your county agent help. 'Agricultural Calendar1 MEETINGS July 7, 8 -- and every Sat. & Sun. -- Rico Flea Market and Trade Fair, Palmetto. 1-20 West from Atlanta or 166 W to Rt. 70 So. go approx. 18 miles to Garretts Ferry Rd., turn rt. go 1 1/2 mi. on rt. For info, call Ross Kapstein, 4634125, Box 289, Rt. 1, Palmetto 30268. FARM SALES EVENTS July 6 -- Third Annual Charolais Special Sale, Tri-County L/S Yard, Social Circle. Contact W. Scott Wilson, Ph. 912/7435092, 2985 King Alfred Dr., Macon 31204. July 7 -- and every 1st and 3rd Sat. -- Diamond B. Stables Horse & Tack Auction, Bonner & Gilbert Rd., Macon. Ph. 935-8601, 935-9987 William Breland. July 9-1 PM -- and every Mon. Longhorn Horse Auction, Hwy. 82 E. Sylvester. Jack Beasley or Leroy Cooper. Ph. 912/776-3030, 776-3463. July 9-7:30 PM -- and every Mon. -- Dr. Lamar Moree's Rocking Horse Auction. Albany Hwy., Sylvester. Ph. 912/776-3143. July 10-11 AM -- and every Tues. -- Horse and Tack Sale, Walker Horse and Mule Co., Hwy. 84 E. Quitman. Ph. 2634081. July 14, 28 and every 2nd and 4th Sat. -- Auction, Carlo & Son Livestock, Hwy. 41 So. Valdosta, Ph. 912/242-9148. July 20-8 PM -- Special Breeder Cattle Sale, Commercial cow/calf prs., springers, heifers, bulls. Turner Co. Stockyards, Ashburn. Ph. 912/56713371. FEEDER PIG SALES July 4 -- Tri-Co. L/S Market, Broxton. July 5 -- Pearson L/S Market, Pearson. July 5 -- Pulaski Stockyard, Cochran. July 6 ---Dodge Co. L/S Salebarn, Eastman. July 6 -- Jepeway-Craig Com mission, Dublin. July 6 -- Hagan L/S Market, Hagan. July 6 -- Swainsboro Stockyard, Swainsboro. July 6 - 7:30 PM -- Waycross LS Market, Waycross. July 9 -- Metter L/S Market, Met- ter. July 9 -- Wayne Co. L/S Market, Jesup. July 9 - 2 PM -- Vidalia LJS Market, Vidalia. For info, call 912/537-3462. July 10 -- Citizens Stockyard, Arlington. July 11 -- Bainbridge Stockyard, Bainbridge. July 11 -- Smith Bros. Stockyard, Bar tow. July 11 -- Tri-Co. L/S Market, Broxton. July 12 -- Grady Co. L/S Market, Cairo. July 12 -- Pearson L/S Market, Pearson. July 12 -- Pulaski Stockyard, Cochran. July 13 -- Dodge Co. L/S Salebarn, Eastman. July 13-2 PM -- Sutton L/S Co., Sylvester. Call 912/776-3547. July 13-7:30 PM -- Waycross L/S Market, Waycross. July 13-8 PM -- Turner Co. Stockyards, Ashburn, cas trated pigs only, deliver by 5 PM. For info, call 912/5673371.