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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-05-13, Page 9If. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1959 Quality 'of Seed Makes Difference In Production of Good Dry Beans Probably the most critical item in the production of dry beans in Ontario, according to G H. Clark, cerealist at the Harrow Research Station, is the quality of the seed. A number of the important dis- eases of beans can be carried in, or on the seed, and they are res- ponsible for much of the poor qual- ity in the beans sold. There are a number of different types of beans grown in Ontario, but the main type is the small white pea bean, of which the var- ieties Michelite and Sanilac have given the best performance in Station trials. Michelite is a high yielding mid- season bean that is resistant to common bean mosaic and highly tolerant to bacterial blight. San- ilac is a high -yielding early matur- ing bean that is resistant to com- mon bean mosaic and anthracnose. It does not have as much toler- ance as Michelite to bacterial blight. Dry beans can be grown on a variety of soil types, but they grow best on well drained sandy loam, silt loam, or clay loam soils high in organic matter. Sandy soils are not very well suited for bean growing but by keeping the organ- ic rganis content fairly high, soils of this type can produce good yields of beans. A crop rotation with a 3 or 4 year interval between plantings on any one field is a good practice. Growing beans successively on the same land is hazardous, because of the danger of losses from dis- ease carried on plant refuse, such as anthracnose a n d bacterial blight. As a general rule, the applica- tion of moderate amounts of ferti- lizers increase bean yields, but care must be taken in their ap- plication ,as bean seed is subject to injury when it comes in direct contact with fertilizer. A bean drill, a corn planter with a bean plate attachment, or a grain drill is generally used to plant beans in rows from 24 to 28 inches apart. They should be planted at the minimum depth that will obtain good coverage and suf- ficient moisture to promote fast germination, It is best to plant beans when the soil temperature is above 65 degrees F., usually be- tween June 1 to 15, in Ontario. Small white pea beans should be planted at about 40 to 50 pounds to the acre depending on the var- iety. In their earlier stages beans should be cultivated as infrequent- ly as necessary to control weeds. Special care must be taken late in the season to avoid injury to the roots extending out between the rows just beneath the soil surface. Beans should never be cultivated while they are wet from either dew or rain, as disease organisms are more easily carried from plant to plant by farm implements when i;he plants are wet. Read The Classifieds Tieman's Hardware Plumbing Heating Electrical Work Oil Burner Service SALES and SERVICE COAL and CEN`ENT PHONE 8 — DASHWOOD 17-tfb fif#177,/,‘,/ Right You are So It's CO-OP fence o e . made from heavy galvanized high grade wire. Woven to ,give permanent protection. CO-OP Fence is your guarantee of a long lasting trouble-free fence. Your CO-OP has the size to fit your need. Plan now for your spring fencing requirements. Hensall District Co-operative Inc. Henn!! - ZURICH - Brucelield ZURICH Citizens NEWS Spring Show At Hensall Set For Friday, June 12 Hensall Spring Fair will be held Friday, June 12, Earl Dick, presi- dent of South Huron Agricultural Society, announced last Wednes- day. The decision to hold the fair on that date was reached at a meeting of the directors Tuesday night. The fair will once again feature the popular baby show, a parade to the grounds, and a large imple- ment show. On the grounds will be a midway for the children. One of the big attractions, as always, will be the calf sale. Secretary -treasurer James Mc- Gregor said the prize list would remain the same as previous years, with one addition to the horse section. The Pereheron team class has been changed, and will be open this year to Percheron or Belgian teams. The following list of associate directors were named: Lloyd Lov- ell, Harvey Coleman, W. R. Dou- gall, Jack Morrissey, Bob McKin- ley, Howard Wright, Art Varley, Lloyd Cooper, Jim McGregor, Bob Parsons, Ken Christian, Harvey Taylor, Ivan Forsyth, Floyd Turn- er, John Pym, Harold Foster, Bob McGregor, Lorne Hay, William Dougall and John Henderson. High School Levy Only 7 Mills, No Higher Than 1958 South Huron District High School levy for 1959 will be seven mills, the same as last year's. the board decided at its meeting last Tuesday night. Although estimates on the cost of instruction and transportation are up considerably, the board plans to absorb these through the increase in its balance from the previous year. • Instruction costs are estimated at $132,000 for 1959 compared to $114,000 for the .previous year. Transportation is estimated at $45,000 compared to $41,400. Budget for capital outlays was increased • from $3,250 to $7,000 and maintenance is estimated at $2,000 compared to $670. Balance on hand in 1959 was $51,800 compared to $32,200 the previous year. The board hopes to maintain a surplus to ease the financial burden when the propos- ed addition is erected. The seven -mill levy will provide a revenue of $97,800 to meet de- benture and maintenance costs. Contributions by municipalities will be: Exeter, $17,731.87; Grand Bend, $5,533.18; Hay, $23,920.16; Hensall, $5,808.70; Stephen, $25,- 211.06; Tuckersmith, $734.27; Us - borne, $18,892.30. No report has been received from the department on the pro- posed addition which the board submitted for approval at its last meeting. Board okayed a requisition for $614 worth of supplies for the physical training program during the coining year. Code of ethics designed by the Ontario School Trustees Council to prevent "raiding" of teachers by school boards was adopted. The board gave Principal H. L. Surgis authority to purchase supplies for instruction in safe driving which will be given dur- ing health periods starting next year. The course will be acade- mic only; no practical instruction will be provided. Principal H. L. Sturgis reported exams will begin on May 15 for the senior forms, May 19 for jun- ior forms. Commercial students have pos- ted a better -than -average record on spelling tests conducted in co- operation with the National Office Managers' Association. Two students had a perfect score on the first test and six on the second. Successful students re- ceive credentials, which are regar- ded as recommendations to em- ployers. Representatives from teachers' college have interviewed a number of grade 13 students interested in public school teaching. Patch tests for tuberculosis will be given to students on Friday, May 8. Chairman H. L. Snider presid- ed. PAGE NINE Village of Grand Bend Will. Have 23 New Fluorescent Lights Soon Installation of new fluorescent lighting for main street was ap- proved by Grand Bend Council last Monday night. Council instructed the PUC to install 23 fluorescent fixtures on main street to replace the mer- cury vapor lights which will be moved to Highway No, 21. John Hood, of the PUC discussed the project with council. Payment will be absorbed in the PUC rates over a period of 30 years. A motion was made not to per- mit the erection of archery con- cessions in the village. C. W. Wal- ters, Thamesville, later met with council to request permission to erect a canvass canopy over the open portion of his lot. Council discussed this matter and the op- eration of Mr, Walter's archery gallery, and it was decided to re- serve further discussion until the property had been inspected. Prospects indicate an increase in taxes despite a two -mill drop in the public school budget. Lamb - ton county rate is expected to be up several mills. The village rate will be set Monday night, May 18. Financial report was read by Clerk Murray A. DesTardins. Building permits, based on plans submitted were granted to Nor- man Turnbull, for an addition to the cottage of Mrs. Harley; Percy Allen, for a residential cottage 24 x 20 on lot 286; for an addition to the building on lot 196, plan 24, and to Roy Flear to put a new front on his bake shop. Reeve J. H. Dalton presided. 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