FARMERS & CONSUMERS Tommy /rvm, Commissioner Georgia Department of Agriculture Market Bulletin OI.73, No. 18 Wednesday, May 13,1987 Marketing Order Needed for Onions On April 22, Georgia's certified Vidalia onion growers were mailed jallots to vote on the establishment )f a Vidalia onion marketing order. Fhe ballots will be tabulated by May 26 to determine passage or "ailure. The marketing order will operate in the areas of promotion, research, sducation and prohibition of unfair trade practices. This order does not include provisions for grade standards or any restrictions on production. Programs undertaken by the Commission will help maintain and will have the potential to increase our market share. Our guest columnist this week is Delbert Bland, chairman, Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Vidalia Onions, Route 1, Box 500, Reidsville 30453. If the marketing order is passed, it will be funded by an assessment of up to seven cents on each 50 pounds of onions sold beginning with the 1988 crop. The Commission cannot increase the assessment beyond this maximum amount. All expenditures of funds must be approved by a vote of the Commission. One of the Commission's immediate goals would be to contend with the problem of counterfeiting. We have recommended that the Commission apply for a certification mark that would be made available to all bona fide growers through a signed agreement enabling the Commission to bring action against counterfeiting of onions outside the state of Georgia. Another important issue on our agenda is dealing with the competition from other production areas. Many farmers in this area are unaware of increasing levels of out-ofstate competition. We must face these challenges to successfully grow and market our crop. Georgia Vidalia onion growers need the unity that a strong Vidalia Onion Commission would provide. Its programs would only serve to strengthen and enhance the efforts made by individuals and associations. I strongly urge growers to mark their ballots and mail them in as soon as possible. Soil and Water Stewardship Week May 24-31 ag consumer line... I stopped at a produce stand a few days ago to purchase three pounds of tomatoes. I decided to check them on my scales at home, which I know to be pretty accurate and the tomatoes only weighed two and one half pounds. Can you check this man's scales for accuracy? Our inspector went to the produce stand where you made your purchase and noticed immediately a sticker on the scale that said "Not for commercial use". He told the operator of this stand that our Department had received a complaint about the scale giving inaccurate weight and he would have to get a new one made for commercial use. In the meantime, he was instructed to sell produce by volume (by container full) instead of weight. *** What exactly is hydroponic gardening and how does it work? Hydroponics is the science of growing plants in a medium other than soil, by supplying nutrients through a water solution. This concept is not new and has been tried in various forms in the past. Most of the current systems use an inert medium, such as sand, gravel or perlite, to support the plants, to which a nutrient formula is added. Advantages of hydroponic gardening, as opposed to soil culture, include the ability to grow plants in areas where the soil is unsuitable, utilization of small areas, complete fertilization control, and a generally higher yield than with soil-grown plants (though some sources dispute this claim). Some disadvantages include the fact that plants must be supported while in the system, oxygen must be supplied to the roots, and plant growth habits, spacing and climatic requirements are still the same as with soil. *** (Continued on Page 12) NASDA Food Show Proves a Success The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) recently held its 1987 National Food and Agriculture Exposition in Seattle, Washington. NASDA is made up of commissioners, directors or secretaries of agriculture from all 50 states and the American territories. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin currently is serving as president of the organization. "The Exposition is very important to American companies because it allows buyers and sellers to get together at a very low cost," noted Irvin. Over 400 American companies were represented at the event which was attended by more than 1000 foreign buyers from throughout the world. Among the buyers were 300 representatives from Japan, the largest importer of American agricultural products. Proper Fertilization Program Increases Fish Pond Production A fish pond can be a valuable asset to a farm or ranch, providing recreation for the owners and their friends as well as adding to the beauty of the landscape. In addition, the pond can be used to supple- ment farm income by the sale of fishing privileges to a club or group for an annual fee or to individuals for a daily charge. But to provide good fishing, a pond must be well managed. This includes following a proper fertilization program. Fertilizer increases the growth of desirable algae which provide food for tiny aquatic insects and animals call zooplankton. These animals are eaten by small fish which then provide food for larger fish. A natural, unfertilized pond usually supports about 100 pounds of fish per acre. When fertilized, the carrying capacity of the pond can increase to 300 pounds or more per acre. Fertilization also helps control submerged water weeds. The desirable algae produced by the fertilizer shades the pond water from sunlight thus preventing rooted aquatic weeds from becoming established. Although a proper fertilization program can greatly improve pond fishing, a haphazard program is worse than none at all. A pond fertilized only once or twice per year usually will promote excessive weed growth. If a fertilization program is begun and then abandoned, the pond will have too many fish for the available food supply, resulting in poor fishing. Feeding also can increase the pounds of fish produced in a fertilized pond, but the cost is much greater than fertilization and may therefore be prohibitive for many pond owners. Feeding must also be continued once begun. Pond owners should not attempt to control weeds in the spring and summer by pouring fertilizer over them. This method sometimes is used in the fall and winter to kill weeds, but in warm weather it will only promote weed growth. If aquatic weeds already are established, use a herbicide to control them before the first fertilizer application. The best way to deterine when to fertilize is to measure water color and visibility. The goal is to maintain a green-brown water color throughout the spring, summer and fall. -A simple device can be constructed to check the depth of visibility in the water. Nail a shiny disc, such as a tin can lid, to the end of a broom handle or similar stick. (Continued on Page 12) Page 2 THE MARKET BULLETIN Wednesday, May 13, 1987 Farm Services It you have questions regarding this category, call Ginny Reeves 656-3727. Advertisers should include a statement with each notice indicating that the services offered are indeed "farm services" provided by that individual. Bush hogging, garden plowing, blade work, Rockdale & surrounding cos. Kelly Thomas, Conyers. Ph. 922-4418._____ Bull dozer & loader work, pond building & land clearing, all types of backhoe work. Mike Knight, Keysville. Ph. 404-554-4835 after 7:30 p.m._____ Garden tilling, grading sml. tracts & fescue renovation, Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta area, reas. rates. Joe Fleming, Marietta. Ph. 565-5852._________ Gardens tilled/Troy Bilt tiller, exc. results, reas. priced. F. Kile, Marietta. Ph. 404-428-1098._______________ Bush hogging & garden plowing. R. Frazier, Fayetteville. Ph. 404-969-0509 or 964-3186.__________________ Bush hogging, roll-over scrape blade, tractor-tiller & front end loader work on your farm. Stan Whitaker, Marietta. Ph. 973-5344, leave message.________ Loader dozer work, grading, clearing Irg. or sml tracts, ponds, Iks., etc. M. Fox, Canton. Ph. 887-7308.________ Track loader/backhoe, dumptruck & gen. tractor work, clearing, grading, pasture planting, lake work, bush hogging, drain swamp areas, top soil, gravel hauled. 0. Vanderford, Lawrencevllle. Ph. 404-963-3606._______________ Bush hogging, gardens plowed, seeding, aerating, other types tractor work. E. Ray, Loganvllle. Ph. 466-1376.______ Tractor work, all types, bush hog, scrape blade, plowing, garden to Irg. acreage. Kennith Cochran, Commerce. Ph. 335-6250 or 335-2763._________ Bush hogging, subsoiling, plowing, Conyers & surrounding areas. Raymond Farmer, Conyers. Ph. 922-3772._____ Will do loader, backhoe, dump truck and tractor work in gen. in Cherokee, Forsyth and Dawson area. Ted Curtis, Canton. Ph. 404-889-0520.________ Roto-till, aerate, seeding, ferti., bush hogging, plowing, tractor work done right, Forsyth, N Fulton, Cherokee, Roswell, etc. Danny Bagley, Alpharetta. Ph. 475-9121.________________ Bobcat loader work, grading and clearing, Gwinnett and surrounding cos. Ronnie Mitchell, Grayson. Ph. 963-5321. Will build farm fence and corrals in Crisp and surrounding cos. Dick Goetzman, P.O. Box 144, Arabl 31712. Ph. 912-273-8892._________________ Horseshoeing, trimming by AFA Certi. farrier, spec on founder, 24 hr. answering serv. Benny Biddy, Alpharetta. Ph. 475-4896.____________________ Horseshoeing, hunters, polo, dressage, western, corrective work. Richard Dunivant, Buford. Ph. 945-8502._____ Will haul horses local or long distance, reas. rates and exc. care. C.L. Williams, Jackson. Ph. 404-775-5367. Stumps ground 6 to 28 inches below ground level from gardens, farmlands etc., reas. Gary Reynolds, Roswell. Ph. 404-992-8005._________________ Horse transportation, 80c per loaded mi., flat rate for short hauls, courteous serv. exc. care. S.D. Cottongim, Madlson. Ph. 404-342-3775.____________ Dragline work, dig & clean out ponds, drain swampland on mats. Larry Potts, Watklnsvllle. Ph. 404-725-7851._____ Dragline work, will drain, dig & clean out ponds & Iks., mats avail, for wet conditions. Bogan Renfroe, Dunwoody. Ph. 457-7468._______________ Timber clearing, removal of timber from property no charge, disposal of stumps/tops done rapidly with Cat 943 loader, grading, gravel hauled, reas. honest rates. Bill Butler, Suwanee. Ph. 404-476-0184._________________ All kinds of trees cut trimmed and pruned, firewood cut up, will do all types of hauling, free est., reputation being built on qual. work. Mitchell Moody, Commerce. Ph. 404-335-6667.______ Will furnish sprigs and custom plant Tift 44 bermuda grass in 24" rows in Morgan & surrounding cos. Henry Verner, Butledge. Ph. 557-2540/2161.____ Will furnish sprigs & custom plant Tift 44, Coastal bermuda in 24" rows. Chester Kight, Rt. 1, Tarrytown. Ph. 912-529-3900. Will clean wells in Forsyth, Dawson, Hall & surrounding cos. Don Cook, Gumming. Ph. 887-1699.________ All types It. blasting, beaver ponds drained, drainage ditch shot, foundations and boulders shot, rock removed, etc. Doug Robinson, Fayetteville. Ph. 404-461-1951.________________ Wells cleaned out, hand dug, bored wells & water springs, dep. 25 yrs. exp. travel anywhere. Raymond Chasteen, Lavonla. Ph. 404-356-8704._________ Welding and repair on vari. avail. R. Morgan, 3735 Hickory Grove Rd., Acworth 30101. Ph. 404-974-8660. Lamb's ears, pennyroyal, lemon thyme, gold edge thyme 8/$10. Clara Green, 1284 Turner Rd. N.E., Rome 30161.____________________ Red sassafras, other 1/2 gal. $6, add post. Mrs. J.D. Phillips, Rt. 1, Box 130, Wrlghtsvllle 31096._____________ Clean yellowroot, 4 Ib. lardbox $5.50 or 3/$15 ppd. Willa Mae Mooney, Rt. 5, Box 292, Ellijay 30540._______________ Ratsbane, yellowroot, catnip, yellow dock, queen of meadow $6.50/lardbox. $1.50 post., plants $6.50/doz. Elzie Cantrell, Rt. 5, Box 248, Ellljay 30540.______ Old time cowhorn pepper seeds, if dried makes good seasoning for sausage $1/pkg. w/SASE. Lois Suddeth, 946 Orris Rd., Mableton 30059. Ph. 941-9282. Old time cowhorn pepper seed 10-11 in. size $1/pkg. w/SASE. Shirley Ledbetter, 6321 Sweetbriar Rd., Mableton 30059._____________________ Pineapplemint, spearmint, pepper- mint, applemint, oregano 8/$6.50. Mrs. G. Collins, Rt. 3, Dalnelsville 30633._____ Old fashioned birdseye peppers, sml. red hot peppers, 8 pods $1 w/SASE. Jim Peavy, Box 53, Ellerslle 31807.______ Spearmint, horsemint, yellowroot plants 12/$10 ppd. Malachi Smith, Sautee. Ph. 404-878-2992.___________ Fish & Fish Supplies Fish traps, turtle traps, made of plastic mesh 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 in. mesh. Hugh Holyoak, Rt. 1, Alapaha 31622. Ph. 912-532-5395._________________ Lrg. bait size red wigglers, hand picked & counted 1000/$10.95 ppd. Rayford Patterson, Rt. 2, Box 223, Sumner31789.____________ Channel catfish, grass carp, bass, bluegill, hybrid striped bass, graded & treated, del. avail. Paul B. Williams, Hawkinsville. Ph. 912-892-3144 or 783-2309.__________________ Hybrid red wigglers 5000/$15, 10.000/ $25, shipped ppd. w/inst., Ga. only. M.L. Chapman, Rt. 2, Box 214A, Oxford 30267. Ph.404-786-1901.______________ Bream Ga. giants, copperheads, shell cracker, blue gills, improved channel catfish, Florida bass, sun bass, grass carp. Ken Holyoak, Rt. 1, Alapaha 31622. Ph.912-532-6135._________________ Striped red wigglers 1000/$7.95, 5000/ $37.50 ppd. Lillian Bloodworth, 2750 Hwy. 441 S., Milledgeville 31061. Ph. 912-452-1523._____________ Sterile grass carp; also fathead tuffies for forage fish for bass & catfish, quan. discounts and free del. avail, statewide. Mike Buford, Cordele. Ph. 912-273-4157. Red wigglers 1000/$9. J. Rabbit, J.& F. Rabbit Farm, Rt. 6, Box 311c, Eastman 31023. Ph.912-374-5587.__________ Red worm breeders 1000/$10.95, 5000/ $45, bedrun 5000/$25, 10,000/$40 ppd. w/ instr. J.F. Smith 415 Fletcher St, Thornasvllle 31792. Ph. 912-226-6455._______ Channel catfish, all sizes. Todd Hudson, Rt. 1, Box 120, Manchester. Ph. 846-9113 day or 884-9786 night.______ Qual. channel fingerlings, graded by size & price, treated, parasite & disease free, guar. live, healthy, immediate del., fish cages. J. Gilbert, Thomaston. Ph. 404-648-2062.__________________ Channel catfish fingerlings, graded & treated for parasites & disease, farm pick up or del. Bobby Casper, Rt. 1, Winder 30680. Ph. 404-867-9557 day. Channel catfish fingerlings 2-4, 4-6 in., treated, pick up by appt. or del. Preston Harbin, Rt. 1, Box 210, Helena 31037. Ph. 912-868-6095.__________________ Hybrid bream or sunfish, bluegill bream, shellcrackers, channel catfish fingerlings, bass, guar. disease free, sterile grass carp. Anthony Chew, Woodbury. Ph. 404-846-3005/3513. Rainbow trout, fingerlings & adults. David Cochran, Talking Rock. Ph. 404-276-3803._______________ When advertising in the equine category, it is best to list only one or two animals. The 20 words limit prohibits the inclusion of lengthy bloodline information and wordy descriptions. Channel catfish fingerlings 3-5", 4-6" & 6-8" in stock, and larger fish avail., disease free, quan. discounts & free del. avail, statewide. Clark Buford, Cordele. Ph.912-273-4150. Giant mealworms 500/$8, 1000/$13, 2000/S24, 3000/$36, 500 free w/3000 or more. W.M. Mahaffey, Box 571, Mableton 30059. Ph. 944-6591. Channel catfish fingerlings, graded for size & treated for parasites and disease, del avail. Barry Brown, Meansville. Ph. 404-567-3279. Red wigglers, many prices, worm casting miracle dirt. Mrs. John B. Atterholt, Sr., 1801 Villa Rica Rd., Powder Spring. 30073. Ph. 943-6628. Rainbow trout, fingerlings & adults. Ben Branlley, Dalton. Ph. 404-694-3243. Red wigglers, bedrun 5000/$18, 10.000/ $30, shipped ppd. w/instr. R. Stapleton, Rt. 1, Lumber City 31549. Ph. 912-363-4451. Channel catfish fingerlings 2-4, 4-6 in., price per size & quan., farm pick up & local del. Hershel Tibbitts, Rt. 3, Dallas 30132. Ph. 445-3593 aft. 6 p.m. wk. days. Channel catfish fingerlings, graded & treated, del. avail. Bob Reese, 321 Reese Rd., Whitesburg 30185. Ph. 404-834-2800,12 noon or aft. 6 p.m. Sterile grass carp, channel catfish fingerlings, graded & treated, del. avail. Charles Burnes, Calhoun. Ph. 404-629-0456. Red wigglers, bait size 1000/S13, 2000/ $25 ppd. Abner White, 224 Lee St. Blakely31723. Fertilizers & Mulches Horse manure, free, you load, easy access. Wendy Hopkins, Alpharetta. Ph. 475-4459. Mulch avail., 400 tons pecan hulls, we load $10/ton, first qual. wheat straw $20/ roll, poor qual. hay $15/roll. C. Pippin, P.O. Box 3330, Albany 31708. Ph. 912-432-9318. Wheat & barley straw, weed free, bright barn stored $2.50/bale FOB. Larry Eley. White Plains. Ph. 404-467-2184 eve. Rich top soil, other. E. Hatcher, Falrburn. Ph. 964-0097. Pine & wheat straw, compost, shaving, pine bark, picked up or del. Bill Isaacs, Snellvllle. Ph. 979-1336.________ Free horse manure mix. w/shavings, you load & haul, del. avail. D. Manning, Duluth. Ph. 476-2633.____________ Horse manure, Irg. pickup load, will del. $40. Russell Amoson, Stockbridge. Ph. 474-2349 or 474-5163. Chicken litter $20/pickup load, $2.50/ bag, horse manure $10/pickup load, will load by appt. Jimmy Alford, Lawrenceville. Ph. 564-1937/3161. Mulch hay $1.50/bale. Wayne Bennett, Rt. 1, Box 212, Waleska 30183. Ph. 337-2541 aft. 7 p.m._____________ Horse manure w/shavings $5/pickup load, you load. B. Huffman, Lawrencevllle. Ph. 945-3860.____________ Top soil, old sawdust. H. McDowell, Rt. 1, Palmetto. Ph. 463-3927.________ Alfalfa for mulch, exc. for gardens & shrubs. Don Brock, Fort Valley. Ph. 912-825-3185 night, 912-825-3184 day. Wheat & rye straw $1.50/bale. Gary Watson, Mauk. Ph. 912-649-7070._____ Taking orders on '87 wheat straw, clean & bright 25,000 sq. bales $2 FOB, 50e del. Ken Wilson, Thomaston. Ph. 647-3532/6397. Chicken litter & shavings mix. $5 truck load, we load. John Van Gotum, Kirkland Rd., Watklnsvllle. Ph. 769-8700._____ Good, dry pulverized compost, ready for gardens, shrubs, etc. $6/truck load or $1/bag. F.W. Vanhorn, 4457 Covington Hwy., Decatur 30335. Ph. 289-5798. Horse manure w/shavings, you haul or will del. $7.50 & up. Bonnie Watson, Thomson. Ph. 595-8364._________ Chicken manure $15/pickup load, will load, will make some del. L.S. Smith, Wilson Rd., Duluth. Ph. 476-5805._____ '86 wheat straw, clean & dry, stored in barn, $2 at barn. D. Hamdy, 200 Devonshire Dr., Athens 30606. Ph. 404-548-2979.______________ Free manure, you load and haul. Kay Gawn, Lawrenceville. Ph. 962-7545 or 449-1505.__________________________ Wheat & straw sq. bales $2.50 in barn. Bud Hodges, Mansfield. Ph. 786-6965. Top soil, old sawdust, pine bark mulch, wheat straw. Sammy Horner, Rt. 2, Falrburn. Ph. 964-3441._________ Mulch hay, can del. J.R. Wimpey, Jonesboro. Ph. 471-4221.__________ Pine straw hay, sq. bales. Tim Freeman, Statesboro. Ph. 912-852-5521. -Bulletin Calendar-1 May 15 Commercial cow/calf sale, all breeds, 7 p.m., approx. 150-200 cow/calf prs., bangs tested, prs. guar., trucking avail., Turner Co. Stkyds., Ashburn. Info. 912-5673371. May 15 All breed horse/tack sale, every Fri., 7:30 p.m., new/used tack, Sunny Farm Stables, Hwy. 369, Cumming. Info. Tony Gabriel, 5349828 or Charlie Gabriel, 887-9273. May 16 Ga. Mtn. Assn. of Saddle Clubs, Mtn. Stream Arena, Hwy. 211, Gainesville, judged events 12 p.m., running events 4 p.m. Info. 384-7105 or 536-0267. May 16 Metier pony/goat sale, Metier, horses, goats, calves, fowl, auction, 12:30 p.m. Info. Edward Moslev, 912-685-2950/5548. May 16 Ga. Brahman Assn. field day, Joe Overby's Double O Ranch, Woodbury, registration 9:30 a.m. May 16 Apache Saddle Club, open horse show, 1 p.m., Adairsville. Info. Lewis Cobb, 773-7434 or James Hazelwood, 382-4483. May 16 Athens horse awareness day, demos./exhibits, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., admission $1 adults, under 12 free. Info. 404-354-0584. May 16 Southeastern Livestock Co., monthly all breed horse/tack sale, every 3rd Sat., tack 11 a.m., horses 1 p.m., selling 150-200 head, QH, Paints, Appaloosas, TB's, neg. coggins required. Info. David Bateman, P.O. Box 248, Quitman, Ga. 31643, 912-263-4147. May 16 All racking horse show, 7 p.m., Appalachian Saddle Club, Jasper, sanctioned by National Racking Assn. Info. 735-2201. May 16 Open horse show, 3 p.m., Warren McDuffie Saddle Club, Thomson, Hwy. 150, added money, running, pleasure, English. Info. 595-2363 or 465-2391. May 16-17 Bill Pickett invitational rodeo, 5/16, 7 p.m., 5/17, 3:30 p.m., Henderson's, 4380 Stacks Rd., Atlanta, Ga. 30349. Info. 404-763-3939. May 16-17 Weekend trail ride, J.L. Gunn Farm, Rt. 1, Warrenton, 10 a.m. Info. Jimmy Stewart, 404-4653847 or J.L. Gunn, 404-465-3369. May 22 Feeder pig sale, every 2 wks., deliver pigs by 12 noon, sale starts at 2 p.m., Turner Co. Stkyds., Ashburn. Info. H.R. Wiggins, 912567-3371. May 27 Feeder pig sale, 7:30 p.m., Smith Brothers Livestock Yard, Bartow, every 2nd & last Wed. Info. R.L. May, 912-364-3920. PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION COURSES (Hours earned in parenthesis) May 22 National Inst. of Environmental Serv., Inc., Newnan, Food Pest Control workshop, Public Health (8), Indust. Inst. (8). Info. D.J. Maloney, 404-251-9559. CRAFT FAIRS May 16 4th Annual Suwanee Day Festival, City Hall grounds 10 a.m.9 p.m., arts/crafts, Suwanee. Info. 404-995-5611 or 945-8996. May 16 Charity Craft show, Wade Green Crossing Shopping Center, Kennesaw. Info. Regina Ezeil, 4231211. May 16 8th Annual Grayson Day Festival, Hwys. 84 & 20, Grayson. Info. Grayson City Hall, 963-8017. May 16-17 Hunt's Meadow country fair, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., arts/crafts, Hiram, on Hwy. 278, E. of Hwy. 120, W. of Hwy. 92. Info. Mrs. Hunt, 4457166. May 16-17 Plains Country Days, Plains. Info. P.O. Box 288, Plains, Ga. 31780, 912-824-7740. May 16-17 Ga. Country Arts & Crafts, 5th semiannual fair, I-75, Warner Robins Exit (#45), Frontage Rd. Info. 912-987-5649 aft. 6 p.m. May 16-17 2nd Annual Plumm Kuntry Arts & Crafts Festival, located 25 mi. E. of Macon off 1-16, Jeffersonville. Info. Agnes Nobles, 912-9623262. May 16-17 Factory Shoals Arts & Crafts fair, 10 mi. S. of Covington, on Hwy. 36, prf. artists/educ. exhibits, $3 adults, $1 students, under 6 free, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info. Lee Payne, P.O. Box 126, Covington, Ga. 30209. Space avail, for fruit/vegetable farmers to market crops/ag. equip., Old Hardeman Farm, Clark Co., open every Sat. & Sun. Info. 546-9933. Horse manure mix. w/shavings $10/ pickup load, you load. Bill McArthur, Marietta. Ph. 973-8161 or 971-4238. Free horse manure w/shavings, you load. J. McCormick, Suwanee. Ph. 404-889-3484 eve._______________ Mulch hay $2.25/bale del., 40 bale min. Wade Pitcock, Cumming. Ph. 889-0212. Clean baled pinestraw $3.50/bale del. J. Lewis, 466 N. Peachtree St., Norcross 30071. Ph. 448-3945._____________ Sq. bales mulch hay $1/bale. Dave Aukerman, Locust Grove. Ph. 775-3189. 100 A. wheat straw, you bale or I will bale, avail. June 1st. G. Thornton, Rt. 1, Box 150, Gray 31032. Ph. 912-986-3643. Aged manure & shavings $5/pickup load, you load. L. Collier, Snellville. Ph. 972-9401.________________ Free horse manure mix. w/sawdust, you pick up and load at the farm. S. Holland, Alpharetta. Ph. 751-1056. Wheat straw, dry, stored in barn $2.25/ bale. Ned Morris, Rt. 1, Box 161, Bethlehem 30620. Ph. 404-867-5125. Mulch hay $1/bale. Robert Mitcham, Rt. 1, Tiger 30576. Ph. 404-782-4995. Fescue hay, clean, dry, stored in barn $2.50/sq. bale. Mrs. Ray Almand, 5040 Stagecoach Rd., Ellenwood 30049 Ph. 961-6729. Oddities Gourds $1 ea., w/holes $1.50 ea., varnished $2 ea., gourds for bluebirds $2 ea., add $3/doz. for post. & hdlg. Mrs. T.W. Butler, Dexter. Ph. 912-875-3353. Tanned, ready to use rattlesnake skins, timber skins w/o rattles $23, w/ rattles $38, diamond back skins w/rattles $68, rattles $13, all ppd. Charlie Wilkerson, P.O. Box 31, Naylor 31641.____,_ Homemade lye soap, 10 bars $5, 24 bars $10 ppd., out of state add $1. M.B. Harvey, 3448 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta 30906. Ph. 404-798-1395.______ Name and address or name, town and phone number are required in each ad published. Prime corriedale fleeces for hand spinning, col. vari., extra clean sheepcoats, custom carding avail. Teresa Shapiro, Athens. Ph. 404-543-4378. Gourds $1 ea., w/holes $1.50 ea., varnished $2 ea., gourds for bluebirds $2 ea., add $3/doz. for post. & hdlg. R. Delano Butler, Dudley. Ph. 912-676-3170. Luffa sponges 8" $1, 10" $1.50, 12" $2, plus 50 post. N. Halley, Rt. 2, Box 30-B, Metter 30439._________________ Martin gourds $1 ea., cut, ready to hang $2, bluebird type 50e, no shipping. Hoyt Howard, Cumming. Ph. 887-2039. Martin gourds, other vari. avail., will ship. Mrs. Lena Braswell, Rt. 1, Box 73, Wrens 30833. Ph. 404-547-6784.______ Wool, natural & blk. $1.50 to $3 per Ib., can ship, send SASE for samples. Geralyn Campbell, Fox Run Farm, Lula. Ph. 404-869-3390.____________ Martin gourds for sale. Howard Nordlund, 104 Shannon Run, Peachtree City 30269. Ph. 487-2917. Miscellaneous Wanted If you have questions regarding this category, call Sonya Way 656-3727. Want used milking equip, for reas. price. K. Key, Buford. Ph. 404-945-0908. Want to buy propane gas tanks, 50 gal. to 500 gals. R. Field, Rt. 2, Box 252, Hlawassee 30546.________________ Want 2 old fashioned cotton picking baskets. Franklin Nash, 2870 Arden Rd. N.W., Atlanta 30327. Ph. 355-6644. Want 600 ft. used 4" aluminum irrig. pipe. W. Murray, Monroe. Ph. 404-267-4425._________________ Want to buy Irg. auto, incubator. D. Black, Rt. 1, Box 140, Ellabell 31308. Ph. 912-858-3160.________________ Want cypress three rail fence chip. Mager Leach, 3039 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30315. Ph. 355-8168. Page 12 Grandpa's Garden Slugs can devastate young gar den plants. To create an effective, natural slug trap, simply shake some salt on the remains of a cantaloupe half, add a little water and place the rind near plants slugs like to eat. You will find the rind will be filled solid with the slimey pests by the time it disintegrates. You may wonder why your wat ermelon and cantaloupe vines have so many blooms, yet produce only three or four good fruit per plant. The reason is that a large propor tion of the blossoms are male and cannot produce fruit. Only the fe male blossoms carry tiny fruit be hind their yellow flowers. Mrs. Lilla Tyler of Moultrie dis covered that sprinkling one half cup of non-fat dry milk around each of her tomato plants would prevent blossom end rot, a condition result ing from a calcium deficiency. Al though dry milk is a source of calcium, gardeners with a number of plants may find it more econom ical to use commercial limestone (a 50 pound bag costs under $5) to prevent blossom end rot. ag consumer line... (Continued from page 1) I would like to know the best way to keep bugs from eating the leaves and stalks of collards and cabbages in the garden. Our horticulturist recommends Dipel dust to kill insects on collards and cabbages. Apply this product according to label directions. If you don't want to use the dust, you can cover the plants with mosquito netting so bugs can't get to them. If you have problems or questions concerning products or services reg ulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, write: Consumer Serv ices, Room 227, Agriculture Build ing, Capitol Square, Atlanta, Geor gia 30334, or call toll-free 1-800-2825852 or 656-3645 in metro Atlanta. THE MARKET BULLETIN Pick Your Own Listing The next listing of pick-your-own operations will be featured in the MARKET BULLETIN on June 10. If you have fruits, vegetables, etc., that you would like included in this listing, submit this form to our office by May27 An updated pick-your-own listing will be published in July. Please include the information below in your listing of pick-your-own operations: Name and County Address Sample: HAZARD CO. John Doe Route 1, Hometown Crop Approx. Availability Phone Comments peaches June 15 404-000-000 Open 8a.m.4 p.m., weekdays bring containers for picking Plant Spaghetti Squash For Unique Garden Crop The spaghetti squash is one of the most unique and interesting members of the gourd family. With its oblong shape and hard skin, the vegetable resembles other winter squash on the outside. But the interior flesh, made up of long thin spaghetti-like strings, gives the squash its name and sets the vege table apart from its relatives. Culture of the spaghetti squash is very similar to other gourds or cucumbers. The seeds can be planted five to six feet apart, after the danger of frost has passed. The plant's vines are similar to those of the butternut squash only the vines do not spread quite as much. The spaghetti squash has a mot tled, greenish-yellow skin when im mature. As it reaches maturity, the surface changes to a pale, solid yellow. The medium, oblong fruit requires about 100 days to mature. Once mature, it can be harvested and stored in a well-ventilated area for several weeks. May Garden Chores Annuals, such as zinnias, cosmos, salvia, marigolds, and nasturtiums, may be seeded directly into flower beds this month. Prune spring flowering plants that have finished blooming. Begin moving foliage houseplants outdoors for the summer. An easy way to prepare spaghetti squash or "vegetable spaghetti," is to cut it in half, remove the seeds and fiber, and steam or bake until tender. Once cooked, the fibers will come out in long, pale yellow strands. The vegetable can be eaten as the pasta it resembles with but ter, salt and pepper or with your favorite spaghetti sauce. County Guide Now Available The 1987 County Guide is now available from the Cooperative Ex tension Service. This fact book con tains 72 tables of facts and statistics for all 159 Georgia counties as well as 14 maps collected from 32 federal and state agencies and six private corporations. Information is ar ranged alphabetically by subject matter and county to allow rapid access to the data. The Guide in cludes information on agriculture, economics, natural resources and many other subjects. Copies of the Guide are available for $10 each. To order, send a check or money order payable to: Georgia County Guide, University of Geor gia, Cooperative Extension Service, Hoke Smith Annex, Athens 30602. To obtain more information or order by phone, dial 404-542-8940. Wednesday, May 13, 1987 Pond Fertilization (Continued from Page 12) Mark a line at 12 inches and 18 inches from the disc. If you can see the disc when it has been sub merged to 18 inches deep, the ponds needs to be fertilized. If the object is visible at 12 inches, fertilization is unnecessary. When the shiny object goes out of sight before it is 12 inches deep, too much fertilizer has been used and the application rate should be adjusted. Applying too much fertilizer can kill the fish by causing a depletion of the oxygen supply in the water. If proper water color and visibil ity cannot be achieved after fertili zation, the pond probably needs liming. A minimal level of lime must be maintained for fertilizer to be effective. In Georgia, ponds should be checked every three years for lime requirements. If you have problems with fertil izer or lime applications, consult a county Extension agent, state fish eries biologist or Soil Conservation Service personnel. Want to buy 3 or 4 glass, 1 gallon jars, Jar mouth must be size of standard Mason jar and accept Mason lid. Thomas Baughcum, 3905 Hartley Bridge Rd., Macon31201._______________ Want wooden wheel log cart, any cond. Mike Buckner, Rt. 1, Junction City 31821. Ph. 404-269-3630.__________ Want old wood burning stove w/. warmer on top, must be iron or speckled granite ware in good cond. Gloria Stoner, Rt 1, Alapaha 31622. Ph. 912-533-4015 eve._______________ Want second hand bee equip., hat, veil, coveralls, also Irg. 4,5,6 ft. tall bee tree (vitex). Joel Porter, 3430 Casa Ct., Clarkston 30021. Ph. 292-7590.______ Want 200 Ib. or more anvil, power forging hammer, 6" or larger post vise, any other blacksmith equip. Pat Cain, 376 Mt. Creek Rd., Bowdon 30108. Ph. 404-258-3784._________________ Want a source of organically raised strawberries, other fruits, will pick my own or have them already picked, must be nearby & reas. H. Rubin, Alpharetta. Ph. 442-3988._________________ Want 100 cedar fence posts, 4-6" dia., 6' long, del. in Dalton. Bill Siklelee, Dalton. Ph. 278-5463 day or 226-2799 night.____________________ Want 1 or 2 pennyroyal plants or will trade for dill, tarragon or mints. W.J. Craig, 409 Ala. Ave., Warner Robins 31093-2457. Ph. 912-923-6286. Want to buy pressure cooker, an old one, any size, also butter churn. Bill Carson, P.O. Box 58, McRae 31055. Garden space Lrg. or sml. garden space btw. Norcross & Duluth, trade or rent, good soil, start now, choice sites avail. Cliff Johnson, Norcross. Ph. 441-3333.____ Want free sml. garden space near Alpharetta. Philip Ridge, 6404 Webb Bridge Ct., Alpharetta 30201. Ph. 475-3602, Iv. msg._____________- Free garden space, 1/4 A, want someone to work on halves, will furnish seeds & plants. Clyde Drew, Douglasvllle. Ph. 942-5133 aft. 7 p.m. Farm employment // you have questions regarding this category, call Sonya Way 656-3727. No commercial, industrial or domestic employment permitted. Only that employment that pertains to the individual farm may be advertised. Want mature female to live in & do light garden work, room, board & salary avail. H. Davis, Rt. 2, Carnesville 30521. Ph. 404-384-4485.____________ Want energetic person to caretake veg. farm/orchard part-time in exchange for housing in Hart Co. L. Wish, 1081 Ragley Hall, Atlanta 30319.________ Mature, exp. prof. QH farm mgr. wants qual. mgr. position, honor grad. equine science. Richard Grove, Ellljay. Ph. 404-273-3040._________________ Want mature lady to do light chores on sml. farm, room, board, salary nego., prefer someone w/driver's license. Robtert Smith, Gordon. Ph. 912-742-2444 eve. Husband & wife desires farm caretaker position in NE Ga., need house & salary, ref. provided. P. Brown, Warwick. Ph.912-535-6004._______________ 22 yr. old man wants good paying job on wk. ends caring for horses, cows & dairy, some odd jobs around the farm, Athens & surrounding cos. Tye Curtis, Athens. Ph. 548-5369.___________ Want mature, responsible & reliable person to do work at a 32 stall horse farm. Mr. Gerhard, Atlanta. Ph. 442-8666. Want caretaker, living accomodation, heat/elec. avail., nonsmoker preferred, no drunks, hay operation exp. & ref. req. W. Laliberte, Madison. Ph. 404-342-9412. Do not call In ads they must be written out and signed. Retired man in good health wants job as caretaker on farm in exchange for rent, exp. w/horses, also draft team. R. DeBerry, Jackson. Ph. 775-5690._____ Want exp. dairy help, living qtrs. avail., serious inquiries only. H. Ralston, Eatonton. Ph. 404-485-7636, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Want man to do cattle work, hay, fencing, row crop, house, truck, salary furnished, Al exp. helpful. Howard Wilson, Macon. Ph. 912-474-1316.____ Want nonsmoking retired couple for part-time care of horses, etc., ref. req. T. Campbell, 475 Cochran Rd., Covlngton 30209.____________________ Position wanted on horse farm in exchange for board for 2 horses plus unfurnished apt., 30 mi. radius of Atlanta. M. Lanier, Atlanta. Ph. 404-237-3746._________________ Want retired, able bodied couple to help w/sml. cattle operation, feed, garden & caretake while owners absent, furnished trailer. R. Ballard, Barnesvllle. Ph. 404-358-4988.______________ Want dairy & farm help, no drunks. R.M. Patterson, 4935 Hwy. 166, Douglasvllle 30135. Ph. 404-942-2637._______ Want female help to live in & do light farm chores, salary nego. R. Field, Rt. 3, Box 671, Hlawassee 30546. Ph. 874-3931. Name and city are required on every ad. Please include this Information so your ad will not be withheld. Man wants job on beef cattle farm, also will cut hay, fix fence, bush hog, must have trailer, will do horse barn chores. Richard Peterson, Commerce. Ph.404-335-4511._______________ Want exp. person w/ref. to care for horses & maintain fences and pasture, private room provided. B.J. Feifer, Atlanta. Ph. 256-1055.____________ Want part-time UGA student to work on horse farm, room, board, salary avail., non-smoker. E. Blackburn, Monroe. Ph. 404-267-8126._________________ 33 yr. old man wants job on farm, prefer working w/horses but willing to learn, living ptrs. needed. Marion Weaver, Marietta. Ph. 432-8376.______ Want someone to caretake farm in exchange for 3 bdrm. mobile home, rent $200/mo., deposit, ref. needed. Mrs. R. Royalty, Atlanta. Ph. 404-237-2040. Recipe Request Cheese Sauce (Made with dry milk, cheese and margarine) Betty Brown Day Route 1, Box 668 Ocilla, Georgia 31774 912-468-7869