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._ Al- page L4 PLANTING BY THE MOON The best time to plant flowers and vegetables that bear crops above the ground is during the LIGHT of the moon; that is, betâ€" ween the day the moon is new to the day it is full. Flowering bulbs and vegetables that bear crops below ground should be plantâ€" ed during the DARK of the moon; that is. from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. The theory behind this is that during the dark phases of the moon, the interior of the earth cools down. Root crops should be planted when the earth is cool and the growth will be slow, thus favoring root growth. Crops whose growth is above ground should be planted when the earth is "internally" warm. The plants and stalks will then shoot up with more top growth and head out better with little root. Other rules for moon planters include: Never plant when the moon is changing quarters and avoid the days of the new moon. The best time to destroy weeds is during the DARK of the moon, that's when they are at their weakest. Harvest all root crops during the DARK of VOTE MILDRED SMITH IT MATTERS LEEDS-GRENVILLE NDP *4?******************************* G. EARL SHAW GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY (Woodburn Road) JOYCEVILLE For all your insurance needs including farm, res1dent1al, TALENT SHOW DON'T MISS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL ENTERTAINERS AT THE ELGIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SHOW FRIDAY, MAY 4 the moon and they will keep longer. commercial, automobile. boat. >9!*********************************** ***********#*****************5 **>Â¥*** This month, the Full Moon is on life' “0' AT the 11th and the New Moon is on For appointment or quote the 25th. You can plant your pot- telephone SOUTH CROSBY SCHOOL atoes on the holiday weekend but 8 p.m. be sure and wait a week or two beâ€" fore planting the rest of the garâ€" den. «It-<1!» - {tux-4(-**************%*********** C. J. Mc CARTHY FARM EQUIPMENT REPAIRS TO ALL LINES OF FARM EQUIPMENT CLAY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE WELDING SNOW- PLOWI NG GEORGE WHITE Bring your equipment in now and get special savings on parts and labor! MAY SPECIAL - I 10% DISCOUNT ON It's Tune-Up Time atyour ' ’ H II nd The countrys number ALL RAKES Snag/63mm: a one rake - from V i I S N H d Ngw's the best tImedto brltng ustyourteqmpmenti e rus is over an we ave me o mspec l ° . carefully and get it in top shape for the cor'ning N H H d seasoanyouneedanypansthahmedoni ave serry er‘gli<<35<)"‘aflr\:€3 AUTHOR|ZED in stock, there's plenty of time to get them for A the femur“ SPERQVfiJ%I\EW HOLLAm you before the next harvest or use season. you want. ' h Tgfiiréfig‘éi’e. PARTS and SERVICE _ Ynegv'fgggf‘l} Brmg It m be Id You bougfifa now and save! ‘ . Sperry New Holland ‘ rakelStopin and we'll show agar: ‘ younMy PORTLAND, ONTARIO (bus.) 272-2945 or 272-2453 (res.)