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A bill introduced by Sen. Karen Gillmor, R-Tiffin, would implement a program in Ohio to expand the use of bio-products by state agencies.
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A bill introduced by Sen. Karen Gillmor, R-Tiffin, would implement a program in Ohio to expand the use of bio-products by state agencies.
Once again, county Farm Bureaus, Ohio State University Extension offices and Soil and Water offices will have the opportunity to recognize Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) for their outstanding work with agricultural producers.
Seneca County Farm Bureau collected new and gently used coats in all sizes as part of its Coats from the Heartland initiative. Collected coats were distributed to the needy throughout northwest Ohio.
As we roll into harvest season, there are still county Farm Bureau farm tours, on-farm dinners, annual meetings and other opportunities available out there across the state.
Heres a look at what county Farm Bureaus are sharing on their websites for the month of September.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced his intent to transfer $156 million from the direct payment program to several other Farm Service Agency programs due to sequestration cuts. Yvonne Lesicko, senior director of legislative and regulatory policy, discusses this announcement.
Americans have increasing concerns about their food, from the farm to the fork. And farmers can be a valuable part of the conversation.
The people and culture of rural Ohio will be showcased through a new promotion, which allows Farm Bureau members to win prizes for sharing photos and stories about how they are tied to agriculture.
Ohio sheep and goat farmers invited to attend four February sessions concentrating on sheep and goat health programs.
The Fort Loramie FFA Chapter in Shelby County has been named the $1,000 Peoples Choice Grand Prize winner in the Because I Care video contest, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau Federations Center for Food and Animal Issues.
Over the years, the Buurma farming enterprise steadily expanded adding more land and new vegetable crops. But the supply of labor that has sustained the operation for six generations is drying up.
There is a debate taking place in Ohio's hunting community. Ohio Farm Bureau currently doesn't have a position on this issue. What do you think?
Now through Aug. 31, 2011, Farm Bureau members bringing new members into the organization can earn free Farm Bureau gear for doing so.
Ohio teens are invited to join together for a unique set of summer leadership conferences sponsored by OFBF.
As farmers prepare to spend long hours in the tractor seat, they should also ensure they have proper signage on their tractor. Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Legal Education Leah Curtis said Farm Bureau offices have been receiving calls from members looking for signs. She offers some reminders.
Floyd Simpson of Belmont County won the most widely usable award as part of the AFBF Farmer Idea Exchange contest.
Cindy Cassell shares how she got involved in her county membership campaign, opportunities for engaging new Farm Bureau members, and what approaches to selling membership she finds most effective.
When engaging consumers in conversations about food system issues, try to use these keys to having a productive conversation that builds and further enhances trust:
A large number of consumers are uninformed and uninterested in food issues, limiting the opportunity for farmers to reach out to them.
Ohio Farm Bureau has partnered with NFIB on a number of issues in the past aimed at improving the business climate in the state.
Ohio Farm Bureau speaks out at USDA hearing
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Farm Bureau outlines concerns with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
The American Farm Bureau Federation says a proposal to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act would result in new taxes on livestock operations.
Ohio Farm Bureau members are invited to free workshops that will help them better use social media to add their voice to online conversations about Ohio food and farming or who simply want to become involved in promoting agriculture or their business via social media.
OFBF realized that to remain relevant to todays and tomorrows consumers, it had to be proactive. The result is the organizations venture into social media, where OFBF is visible, engaged and active in the places where people congregate and participate in conversations online.
Farmers and ranchers throughout the country are taking steps to change their energy consumption by using more green technology, according to American Farm Bureau.
An Ohio farm is among seven national winners of the cattle industrys 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Were half way through AgriPOWER Class VI and I can hardly believe it! Weve spent time getting to know each other, ourselves, how we can be the best advocates in Washington, D.C. and this month we focused on how we can influence policy and change here in Ohio.
Ohio Farm Bureaus proposed changes to the states Current Agricultural Use Value formula will be examined during a special meeting by the Ohio Department of Taxations agricultural advisory committee.
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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman delivered a passionate annual address to Farm Bureau members in Seattle, showcasing Ohio Farm Bureau as an example for the nation.
American Farm Bureau President calls on American agriculture to unite during annual address.
An innovative project at the Stark County Jail resulted in an educational opportunity for inmates and a long-term benefit for the clients of Meals on Wheels in Stark and Wayne counties.
AgriPOWER class member Tom Somrack discusses his experience from the first session of the leadership program.
Jason Stasiulewicz has been named systems administrator for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
An overview of what is going on with draft nutrient management legislation, what Farm Bureau thinks and how we got here.
State Auditor Dave Yost is on a mission to cut the fat out of state and local governments.
For now, the Senate has agreed with the House to restore some of the funding that was initially cut from Ohio State Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in the state budget.
After more than a month of deliberations, the Ohio House passed its version of the state budget after making a series of changes to the proposal offered earlier this year by Gov. John Kasich, including a repeal of the Ohio Estate Tax.
Testimony is heating up in the Ohio Statehouse as advocates pursue changes to initial funding proposals for state agencies and programs. While the budget process is just getting underway, Ohio Farm Bureau is keeping a close eye on how the final budget may shape up.
Fun, hands-on agricultural experiences are the centerpiece of Ohio Farm Bureaus exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. Last year the 'Land and Living' exhibit located in the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building drew an estimated 350,000 visitors who learned about agricultures link to everyday life.
The Ohio State Fair got off to a soggy start on Wednesday, but it wasnt enough to dampen the spirits of eager fairgoers and the activity in Ohio Farm Bureau Federations (OFBF) Land and Living exhibit.
OFBF coordinated the Land and Living: Agriculture Your Link to Life exhibit at the Ohio State Fair where an estimated 350,000 fairgoers participated in an interactive agricultural display in a 32,000-square-foot building used exclusively for the display. More than 9,000 children planted a flower and took it home as part of the Green2Go exhibit, 5,256 children participated in a pedal tractor course called the OFBF Country Cruise, and 28 memberships were sold during the fair.
Ohio Farm Bureau is supporting legislation to modify the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) develops policy each year through a member-driven grassroots process that is well underway and continues this week with the first meeting of the state policy development committee.
Regulators are planning to continue to work with farmers following the release of new rules resulting from pollution concerns in the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed.
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regulations for a fireplace
I've noticed that some of my neighbors have had the tile around the fireplace taken up when installing new floors. The wood floors go right up to the fireplace. My question is..do you have to have a hearth for the fireplace or can you just use a hearth rug made for a fireplace? I'm guessing the reason they didn't keep a hearth was due to the cost? I don't know but I am planning on putting down wood laminate and have to decide how I want to have it done where the fireplace is concerned. We have the fireplace that is on a wall where the glass goes around to the other side of the wall. I don't like how these fireplaces are but nothing I can do about it:) Also, this wall is on an angle and I suppose they [neighbors] didn't like how the tile breaks up the floor which makes the room look smaller. It's hard to explain without a picture.
I'm wondering if there is a law or code that says you 'have' to have a hearth for the fireplace and if so, what are the stipulations? I don't use my fireplace that much but I want to do the right thing too. And, for resale as well.
Any suggestions on this? My fireplace opening is not directly on the floor either.
I don't know if regulations vary by state, but where we live you must have a hearth if you have a wood burning fireplace. We are in the process of switching to a direct vent, which is a sealed unit, so there is no requirement for a hearth. However, we are putting one in anyway since we think it makes the gas fireplace more realistic looking.
Suggest you call a fireplace store in your area and ask them about the codes. They should know.
What kind of fireplace is it? Wood or gas? If it's a woodburning fireplace in my opinion you would be nuts NOT to have a hearth, AND a fireproof rug simply because of flying embers. A gas unit? In my opinion they're just for looks anyway so is a hearth really necessary?
Yes, there is a building code requirement. Here in IL you can not have anything conbustable within 2Ft. of the fireplace. Some state it's 18". So before you do anything with your floor, call your local building dept and they should be able to tell you what the requirements! Otherwise, when you go to sell, you will be required to correct any changes you may have made!


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Carbonyl compounds, such as ketones, aldehydes, esters, amides, anhydrides and carboxylic acids are added to a material, particularly a liquid material as markers. Subsequently the carbonyl compound(s) are identified by measuring the absorbency peak(s) of the carbonyl compounds in the mid-IR range. Carbonyl compounds soluble in non-polar solvents and substantially insoluble in water are particularly suitable for tagging and identifying petroleum fuels. For use in petroleum fuels, the carbonyl compound(s) preferably contains no element other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Digital carbonyl marker systems, i.e., systems containing two or more carbonyl compounds in predetermined ratios, can be determined quantitatively with instruments, such as SpecTrace™ which measure absorbance in the mid-IR region.
1. A method of tagging and identifying a petroleum fuel consisting essentially of adding to said petroleum fuel between about 0.25 and about 100 ppm of a carbonyl compound(s) to produce a tagged petroleum fuel and subsequently detecting the presence of said carbonyl compound(s) by measuring the mid-IR absorbency peak(s) of the carbonyl compound(s) said carbonyl compound(s) being selected from the group consisting of ketones, aldehydes, esters amides, anhydrides, and carboxylic acids.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein said carbonyl compound(s) each contains no additional functional groups which absorb IR radiation at or near the peak wavelength of the carbonyl group(s) being used for identification.
3. The method according to claim 1 wherein each carbonyl compound used as a marker, in addition to its carbonyl group(s), has hydrocarbon groups but no other chemical functional moieties.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein said carbonyl compound(s) are formed from no element other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein said petroleum fuel is tagged with at least two carbonyl compounds in a predetermined ratio providing carbonyl functional groups having peak absorbency peaks at least about 5 wavenumbers apart, and the presence and amounts of each of the carbonyl compounds is identified by its mid-IR absorbency peak.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein said material is a petroleum fuel and said carbonyl compound(s) each has a solubility at 20° C. in xylene of at least about 2 g/100 ml and a solubility in water of no more than about 0.2 g/100 ml.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein said petroleum fuel contains a dye which imparts color to said petroleum fuel, said dye having no significant IR absorption in the carbonyl region of the spectrum.
The present invention is directed to the use of carbonyl compounds as silent markers for petroleum fuels and other liquids.
The practice of tagging petroleum fuels with chemicals for purposes such as tax identification, brand identification, etc. is well established. Such markers are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,209,302, 4,735,631, 5,205,840, and 5,252,106. These markers are added to petroleum fuels at low levels, e.g., in the 1-100 parts per million by weight (ppm) range. Subsequently, the markers are extracted from the fuel with an acidic or basic aqueous solution and either undergo a chromophoric change caused by the extractant or are simultaneously or subsequently reacted with a reagent which causes it to undergo a chromophoric reaction. While markers such as these have been the standard of the industry, the wet chemistry involved poses certain disadvantages. In particular, the fuel sampled for identification, when exposed to the extractant, cannot be returned to its source. Though the amount of fuel taken for sampling is generally small, the sampled fuel, along with the extracting reagent, require disposal. Increasingly stringent environmental requirements prevent on-site disposal of even small amounts of fuel and fuel-containing specimens. Rather, such samples must be disposed of as hazardous wastes.
Because of the disadvantages of wet chemistry, there is a movement toward tagging and identification methods which are non-destructive in the sense that the fuel specimen may be returned to the reservoir from which it was taken. Recently, Morton International, Inc. has introduced a portable infrared spectrometer with data processing capabilities, sold under the trademark SpecTrace such that one, and preferably more than one, marker can be identified and quantified directly in a specimen of the fuel. As the fuel is exposed to no contaminating chemicals, the specimen can be returned to its source. This apparatus provides for simple and accurate quantitative testing of gasolines in the field.
Truly silent markers which are not visible at any concentration have also been proposed for invisibly tagging petroleum products. These markers are typically large organic molecules that have virtually no absorbance in the visible portion of the spectrum and that absorb and/or fluoresce in the near infrared to mark their presence in a fuel sample. U.S. Pat. No. 5,525,516 (Krutak et al.) and European Patent 0,656,929 (Albert et al.) describe such markers. In these references, the presence of such a marker is detected in the fuel by exposing the fuel to near infrared radiation and then either detecting the characteristic light absorption spectra of the marker or its emitted fluorescent light in the near infrared region with standard absorption or fluorescent detection equipment. While the detection procedure is much simpler, molecules or markers that are active in near infrared are large, complex, organic structures. Therefore, these markers are difficult and expensive to make. Furthermore, there are only a finite number of near infrared absorbing or fluorescing molecules that can serve as silent markers.
There is a continuing need for markers which can be identified spectrophotometrically for identification in SpecTrace or other instruments. There are a number of criteria for such markers. A marker should have at least one strong absorbency peak in a spectral region in which the fuel, fuel additives, and natural contaminants to the fuel do not absorb. Preferably, the marker is colorless so as to serve as a "silent" marker, although a lightly colored marker may be masked by dyes added to the gasoline. The marker must be non-reactive with the fuel and other fuel additives and must be in no way harmful to the engine in which the fuel is used. Although the marker is added to the fuel at a low level in the fuel, e.g., between about 0.25 and about 100 ppm, it is preferably highly soluble within the fuel. More importantly, a fuel marker should be insoluble in aqueous solutions or substantially so, preferably having a solubility in water of less than about 0.2 g per 100 ml. of water at 20° C. The marker should not be easily removable from the fuel.
A variety of different markers are required for the petroleum fuel industry. With a wide number of taxing bodies throughout the world, a large number of petroleum producers and a variety of different petroleum fuel products, there is a need for individualizing marker systems for different products and different tax levels.
While petroleum fuels are perhaps the most commonly tagged materials, other materials are increasingly being tagged for identification and protection against adulteration. The variety of materials so tagged is expected to increase. Examples of materials that are or may potentially be tagged include refrigerant lubricants, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, liquor, soft drinks, paints, polymers, agricultural chemicals, and rubber. Each of such materials will have individual requirements.
In accordance with the present invention, materials are tagged with carbonyl compound(s). Subsequently the tagged materials are identified by measuring for the presence of the carbonyl compound(s). A preferred method of detecting the carbonyl compound(s) is through the IR absorbency peaks of the carbonyl group. The method of tagging and identifying is particularly advantageous with respect to petroleum fuels which generally do not contain carbonyl compounds.
In selecting a marker(s) for petroleum fuels, the compound preferably contains only the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, particularly for jurisdictions, such as the US., where such is a governmental requirement. The compound used as a marker should contain no chemical functional group having substantial IR absorbancy at the peak wavelength of the carbonyl group(s) of the marker. For simplicity, economy and to avoid the possibility of interfering absorbency peaks, it is preferred that in addition to the carbonyl group(s) in the marker compound, that the rest of that compound be hydrocarbon having no additional functional groups.
Carbonyl groups exhibit high absorbency peaks in the mid-IR regions, particularly in the 1500-1900 cm-1 range. Accordingly, carbonyl compounds are suitable as markers for materials which do not absorb significantly at such peak wavelengths, providing such carbonyl compounds meet other specific requirements for the material being tagged. It is found that most petroleum fuels, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, etc. do not absorb significantly at the peak absorbency wavelengths of carbonyl groups. Accordingly, a number of carbonyl compounds are found to be useful as petroleum fuel markers.
Some additive packages for petroleum fuels do, however, contain carbonyl compounds. If so, the carbonyl compounds in the additive package may serve as the markers in accordance with the invention, provided the mid-IR peak of a carbonyl compound in the additive package diluted in the fuel is sufficiently strong for detection. In tailoring a marking system for a particular fuel with a particular additive package, it is therefore generally necessary to determine if any carbonyl compounds are already present, whether the carbonyl compounds already in the fuel can form the basis of markers, and what additional carbonyl compound(s) might be added as marker(s) which have peak wavelengths different from carbonyl groups of compounds already in the fuel.
There are a variety of carbonyl compound types suitable for use in the present invention, including, but not limited to ketones, aldehydes, esters (including lactones), amides (including lactams and imides), anhydrides and carboxylic acids. The variety of available carbonyl compounds allows individualization of tagging for a variety of products, including, particularly, a variety of petroleum fuel products and petroleum fuel tax packages. The molecular environment of the carbonyl group strongly influences its peak absorbency. The above-mentioned classes of chemicals exhibit absorbency peaks in the following wavelengths:
______________________________________ Peak absorbency range ofCompound type carbonyl groups (cm-1)______________________________________Ketones 1560-1760Aldehydes 1660-1780Esters (including lactones) 1680-1885Amides (including lactams and imides) 1620-1740Anhydrides 1720-1880Carboxylic Acids 1660-1760______________________________________
A single carbonyl compound may be used to tag and identify a material. However, it is often advantageous to tag a material with two or more carbonyl compounds with different carbonyl peaks. This allows for a good deal of flexibility in tagging systems. For example, two different grades of petroleum fuel might be tagged with the same two carbonyl compounds, but in different ratios. If two or more carbonyl compounds are employed as markers, their carbonyl mid-IR absorption peaks should be at least about 5 wave numbers apart, preferably at least about 10 wave numbers apart, more preferably at least about 20 wave numbers apart.
The primary initial use of carbonyl compounds as markers is expected to be in petroleum fuels. Accordingly, such compounds should be highly soluble in non-polar solvents. Herein, it is preferred that the carbonyl compound have a solubility in xylene of at least about 2 g/100 ml. at 20° C. As noted above, the carbonyl compound should have a solubility in water of no more than about 0.2 g/100 ml at 20° C., and more preferably should be effectively insoluble in water.
The carbonyl compound should be non-reactive with the material into which it is introduced. The above-mentioned classes of carbonyl compounds all include specific compounds which do not react with petroleum fuels or common petroleum fuel additives. The carbonyl compound should contain no additional functional group which absorbs IR radiation at or near the carbonyl peak by which identification is to be made. Preferably, except for the carbonyl-functionality of the molecule, the remainder of the molecule is hydrocarbon without additional chemical functionality. However, additional functionality is permissible, so long as the compound as a whole is non-reactive and stable within the petroleum fuel. Again, petroleum fuel manufacturers generally require that a marker contain no elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Some specific chemical compounds useful for marking petroleum fuels in the several classes of carbonyl compounds include, but are not limited to:
Ketones: acetophenone, benzophenone, phenanthrenequinone, flavone, anthraquinone, estrone
Aldehydes: anisaldehyde, citral
Esters: amyl acetate, dibutyl phthalate, diisooctyl phthalate, coumarin
Amides: methyl neodecanamide, neodecanamide, benzanilide, glutethimide
Carboxylic Acids: 2-ethyl butyric acid, naphthalic acid
Anhydrides: benzoic anhydride, cinnamic anhydride.
The amount of carbonyl compound required to tag petroleum fuels can vary from as low as about 0.25 ppm up to about 100 ppm. The amount required for any particular compound will depend largely upon the strength of the carbonyl IR peak and the sensitivity of the instrument used to identify the carbonyl compound in the tagged fuel. Instruments having narrow wavelength filters matched to the carbonyl mid-IR absorbance peak(s) of the tagging compound(s) provide the most sensitivity. Such filters reduce signal-to-noise ratio, thereby improving sensitivity. Because identification of the marker(s) is intended to be quantitative, so as to determine not only the presence of the marker(s), but also potential dilution with adulterating fuels, it is generally preferable to add the marker(s) at a level at least about 10 times the minimal measurable level of the intended measuring instrument.
Many of the suitable carbonyl compounds are relatively inexpensive, particularly relative to more expensive dyes heretofore used as markers. Generally, these compounds are also colorless, meaning that they cannot be detected visually even in the clearest petroleum fuels.
Marking compounds may be added neat to petroleum fuels. However, for reasons such as formulating an additive package, customers may require that the carbonyl compound be provided in dilute form, e.g., as a 20 to 80% solution in a non-polar solvent such as toluene, xylene or a high-boiling aromatic solvent mixture. The marker might be added to a petroleum fuel additive package and introduced to the petroleum fuel as part of that package.
The use of carbonyl compounds is not limited to petroleum fuels. However, from a practical standpoint, such tagging may be limited to materials which do not contain significant levels of carbonyl compounds, e.g., acetic acid in foods or phthalate plasticizers in plastics. For tagging polar materials, particularly water-based materials, the following carbonyl compounds are examples:
Ketones: acetone, cyclohexanone
Aldehydes: furfural, benzaldehyde, glyceraldehyde
Esters: ethyl acetate, caprolactone
Amides: urea, caprolactam, acetamide, succinimide, urethane
Carboxylic acid: acetic acid
Anhydride: butyric anhydride, acetic anhydride
Detection methods other than IR spectroscopy may be used for identifying carbonyl compounds in fluids, e.g. gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and UV spectroscopy. Likewise, the compounds are amenable to detection by chemical methods, although this is not generally desired as a primary advantage of carbonyl compounds is their ability to be detected by their strong and specific absorbance peaks. However, the currently contemplated of detecting carbonyl compounds is by their carbonyl mid-IR absorption peaks. This is particularly true because of the availability of compact, portable instruments such as SpecTrace™ for measuring mid-IR peaks.
Markers are frequently packaged with or used in conjunction with dyes which impart color to the gasoline. Many common oil-soluble dyes do not absorb significantly in the regions of the carbonyl peaks by which the marker compounds of the present invention are identified. Accordingly, the carbonyl compounds used as markers in accordance with the invention can be used as markers in conjunction with such dyes. For example, Automate® dyes Red B, Blue 8, and Yellow 8 sold by Morton International, Inc. have substantially no absorbance in the carbonyl region of the mid-IR spectra, allowing carbonyl compounds to be used as markers in conjunction therewith.
Beyond petroleum fuels, the invention is most applicable to other liquids. However, carbonyl compounds can be used to tag solid materials, providing convenient means are available for substantially quantitatively measuring the carbonyl compound. For example, the carbonyl compound might be extracted with an appropriate solvent and then the IR peak(s) measured. Or a material, such as a solid pharmaceutical tagged with a non-toxic carbonyl compound might be dissolved in an appropriate solvent which also dissolves the carbonyl compound.
The invention will now be described by way of specific example.
To a liter of clear gasoline was added dibutyl phthalate (peak absorbance 1740 cm-1) to a final concentration of 10 ppm and acetophenone (peak absorbance 1700 cm-1) to a final concentration of 20 ppm. Measurements at the peak wavelengths in a SpecTrace™ IR analyzer meter obtained values for each compound within 5% of actual levels added.
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Morning Glory Growing in Winter 2013-14
I started a few morning glory plants to grow indoors over the winter. This one made its first true leaf this week.
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Thanks, dbarron, I'll certainly provide updates. Here's another morning glory I've been growing in my office since late summer. I really enjoy the curled edge leaves it makes. On occasion the plant makes a reverse tube flower but for the most part it makes small funnel-form flowers that are nearly all white with blue-purple flecks. Also infrequently, as can be seen in this photo, it makes a flower with a blue-purple sector.
Lovely blue-purple lightning bolt in one of the flowers.
Thanks so much for the compliment. There's something special about growing such a beautiful flowering plant in the middle of winter. The flowers were much larger than I had been expecting!
The seeds were ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue.' I'm dying to know how you got those really unique white flowers with purple flecks.
I got the white with blue flecks asagao in a GW trade. I got lucky it seems. :-)
The Heavenly Blue is lovely, my favorite shade of blue. Feel free to post its photos often!
Here is a yellow-leaf strain of Ipomoea nil I want to make into a bonsai-like MG.
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Those leaves are so interesting... I am curious what you mean by making your MG into bonsai-like. Can't wait to see what it looks like.
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Finally we had a ice storm yesterday with school cancelled, etc., but inside my MG had six big blooms! Enjoy.
I planted some moon vines inside and they've been FAR more difficult to grow than morning glory seeds. In fact, they seem to have halted their growth for the past few weeks after sprouting! Picky.
Hey Gerris2,
Best of luck with the blooms! Post pics of the flowers when you can. Also the leaves look variegated... is that correct? Or just my mind playing tricks.
Littlekirstenjr, they are variegated leaves, indeed. I grew some of them just to see their leaves.
Wow, both of you are doing moonflowers. I wish you well with them, I could not ever grow them very well, so I look forward to learning your secrets.
Here are some plants with variegated leaves from this winter.
Dena, the dwarf plants are perfect candidates for container culture. I look forward to seeing your dwarf plants.
Here are the first flowers of one of my Ipomoea nil Japanese morning glory plants. They opened just today.
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Thanks, Dena! I suppose the color might be a match for Cornell, however, I'm not sure about the other traits. The one I am growing has no variety name that I am aware of.
Look at the flower buds on this JMG (also without a variety name)! If you look closely you can see some color on a flower that will soon open up.
Here is a series of flower photos of a JMG I have growing in my office on the windowsill. I like the bright white petals with the blue flecks. I showed photos of it earlier in this thread with purple sectors and even a reverse tube. It keeps you guessing what will appear from day to day.
The red flower adds a nice touch to the variegated foliage.
Wow, I like that. The pink one looks picture perfect also. :)
i have 6-7 of these seedlings
The problem is, they came from a vine i had growing last year, and i cant ID it.
I never planted MG seeds....
I DID plant Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, but the seeds i have now, dont even look like the seeds i planted 2 years ago to get the original vine ????
OR... Maybe a bird dropped some seed in my pot ?
Here is the original plant...
Thanks everyone who commented and contributed photos here. Since Spring begins in a few days, this will be my last post in this thread. Try growing morning glory indoors next year. You'll see how much fun it is. I wish you a great growing season to come.
Good show!
Quite interesting. I have been growing plants from seed for over 30 years and never thought of growing morning glories indoors. Presumably these are all dwarf varieties. I have a couple of vines outdoors that are nearly 30 feet now. Heh wife would not appreciate me bringing it in for winter.
Most people are not aware that MG are actually perennials.
For those interested in Moon flowers (ipomea type) they are a pain to grow to bloom. They require a verrrrrrrry long season. For me to see a bloom in Zone 5b, I need to start them indoors in February or March at the latest.
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We just took our house off the market because with the way things are going right now, its the best thing for us to do. So since we are staying we wanted to do add something to our house. We bought a small above ground pool yesterday for the kids and are going to convert the garage into an office.
One other thing we are considering is the four season room. I have a family member who installs them. I've never been in one before and was wondering what the general opinion of them is. On one hand it would be nice to have this room with an entrance near the pool to come in and out of. But are they really well insulated? We live in NJ. And do they look like more than just an enclosed porch?
Depending on the layout of your house and the direction it faces concerning the add on room, it can be beneficial to your home. Besides being a nice "outdoor room" in the warmer months, done right, it can be a heat collector and warm a portion of your home on sunny winter days.
I guess it is the same thing as a sun room.
its one of these http://www.fourseasonssunrooms.com/
I've been kind of struggling with whether its a good idea or not. I really like the idea of it just want to make sure its actually as good as it sounds and doesn't suck the heat or air conditioning out of my home.
You might consider havin it custom built for your areas seasonal requirements. I built on for some folks using french doors mounted fixed under an existing patio and ran reflective foil faced foam panels under the concrete and topped with tile for the floor covering. The incoming rays in the winter warm the room by the heat not being absorbed in the slab, but rather reflected back into the room. i installed double french doors on either side for access, the rest were single doors fixed making window walls. You might consider not having the open pane windows for the roof, but rather a typical framed, insulated, and roofed cover. That is where most of your heat escapes, As far as cooling, reflective pull down shades and in both cases winter and summer, you will want well insulated glass panels. The room i built they have drapes to keep the summer sun out. There are many ways to construct it so that cooling and heating the room wont break the bank if designed right for your area.
I worked for a builder where we constructed panels that filled with styrofoam beads when you wanted insulation with a vaccum system that removed the beads when you wanted full sun. There are many avenues, do your research and you can have a room that benefits your home, not deprives it concerning energy loss.
I live in Anchorage, Alaska and had a Four Seasons Sunroom added last fall. It's the cathedral style, with a glass roof, and all but the bottom 22" of the three walls are windows that slide open. I chose Duraceramic tile flooring, set on the diagonal--toasty on the toes, without the hassle/expense of radiant in-floor heat. The room has Eastern, Southern, and Western exposures. The hot water baseboard heat registers were extended into the room, and it stayed plenty warm all winter. Catches the summer breezes now. Be sure to install a ceiling fan, which helps circulate the air in all seasons.
The rooms has LOTS of light, and we can see the Northern Lights thru the glass roof in the winter. I love it. Hey, if it stays warm up here in the winter, it should be balmy in NJ!
Why are you considering something you haven't experienced before? Personally, I love them and believe they add value to the home. But I would get out there and see some before deciding to rip an exterior wall off my home and construct one. Surely someone in New Jersey has one that you can see.....
I don't like cleaning all the glass and prefer a plain shaded screened porch for summer with a sunny patio so I can take my pick. Preferably with a living room with a big window that faces south in winter which is good enough for me.
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Temple shaded by Miami
NEW YORK >> Just 16 days after failing to receive an at-large invitation to the NCAA Tournament, Temple suffered another sudden jolt Tuesday in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden.
Valentine first WCU gymnast to compete in NCAA regional
WEST CHESTER >> As Majesta Valentine keeps soaring for the West Chester gymnastics squad, the school records continue to tumble.
Hextall's frustrations may turn into offseason moves
PHILADELPHIA >> The more Ron Hextall speaks, and he's been a lot chattier since his Flyers essentially waved the white flag on their playoff chances, the more he sounds open to offseason changes.
Pitching powers WCU in sweep
WEST GOSHEN >> The West Chester softball squad is on a roll, winning eight in a row and allowing just three runs in the last 50 innings. And the Golden Rams are doing it primarily with a stable of promising freshmen pitchers.
Wolfpack take bite out of 'Nove
PITTSBURGH >> Losing a school-record 19 games as freshmen was difficult for Villanova's Darren Hilliard and JayVaughn Pinkston.
WCU falls on last-second goal
WEST GOSHEN >> When Erin Eckert scored off a free position with just over four minutes remaining, the West Chester lacrosse team had its first lead of the day and all of the momentum heading into the stretch run of Saturday's PSAC opener against Bloomsburg.
Ennis ready for Wolfpack
PITTSBURGH >> Dylan Ennis had quite the dilemma over the summer.
West Chester pounds Mansfield
WEST GOSHEN >> The West Chester softball squad sent a mighty powerful early message to the rest of the PSAC on Thursday even though the bulk the conference schedule is yet to be played.
Villanova thumps Lafayette in East Region
PITTSBURGH >> It wasn't a matter of if, but by how much Villanova would beat Lafayette Thursday in the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center.
Villanova guarded against 16th-seeded Lafayette in NCAA opener
PITTSBURGH >> In 120 tries, a No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16.
Future bright for WCU women
CALIFORNIA, PA >> The sting of coming one basketball game shy of winning a conference championship, and then falling a single win away from notching just the second NCAA Tournament victory in the 55-year history of the program will eventually subside for the West Chester women.
Temple suspends football players arrested in assault
Philadelphia (AP) >> Temple University has suspended two members of its football team after their arrest in an off-campus assault.
After two disappointing seasons, Flanigan resigns at Lincoln
With a shocking level of vitriol aimed directly at his boss, Ramon Flanigan resigned his post as Lincoln's head football coach on Monday following a pair of highly disappointing seasons.
Wildcats get No. 1 seed
RADNOR >> As if on cue, the crowd that gathered to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show rose as one and roared its approval as Villanova's name popped up on the two big screens in the Connelly Center Sunday.
Unbeaten Kentucky top seed; Temple snubbed
The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976.
Frank Bodani: Six Penn State players to watch this spring
Spring practice is about behind-the-scenes building.
Lincoln edged in overtime
LOWER OXFORD >> Not for a second did the Lincoln women's basketball team give up hope. No matter the deficit, no matter the hill to climb, Lincoln simply dug deep, found that little extra something and kept forging onward, unwilling to see midnight strike on its Cinderella season.
Lincoln advances to ECAC championship
LOWER OXFORD >> Ho-hum. Another day, another barrier torn down in this history making season for the Lincoln University women's basketball team.
Villanova survives against Providence
NEW YORK >> If you want to know how Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono won a share of the Big East Player of the Year along with Providence sophomore Kris Dunn, watch the final 12.4 seconds of the Wildcats' heart-stopping 63-61 victory of the Friars on Friday night.
WCU set for NCAA action
WEST CHESTER >> The West Chester women make no secret of the fact that they would love to get another shot at California (Pa.) on the hardwood.
Marquette no stumbling block for Villanova
NEW YORK >> Darrun Hilliard had a huge smile on his face as he sat in the locker room after fourth-ranked Villanova waxed Marquette, 84-49, in the quarterfinal round of the Big East Tournament Thursday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
Arcidiacono named co-Player of the Year in Big East
Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono and Jay Wright were among the big winners as the Big East Conference announced its major awards Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
Frank Bodani: Paying college athletes isn't the problem — it's how they're doing it
The never-ending college football recruiting season just became even more cutthroat.
WCU stuns IUP for PSAC finals berth
BLOOMSBURG >> Exactly a dozen years ago today, Kiera Wooden helped the West Chester women edge Indiana (Pa.) to advance to the Championship Game of the PSAC Basketball Tournament for the first time.
WCU faces tough task in PSAC semis
WEST CHESTER >> First-year West Chester head basketball coach Kiera Wooden is trying to do something that her legendary predecessor, Deirdre Kane, was never able to accomplish in 27 seasons at the helm: win the PSAC Tournament Championship.
WCU triumphs to set up semifinal date with IUP
WEST CHESTER >> For the third time in four years and fifth time in the last seven, the West Chester women are headed for the Final Four of the PSAC Basketball Tournament.
Prosecutors call a violation on Pinkston
NORRISTOWN >> Villanova star JayVaughn Pinkston has been called to the court — the court of law, that is, — for allegedly violating the terms of a special probationary program he entered nearly two years ago in connection with an alleged 2010 assault in Upper Merion.
Stephens expects to return to Cheyney
THORNBURY >> Another disastrous men's basketball season mercifully ended on Wednesday at Cheyney.
Hilliard has senior moment for Villanova
RADNOR >> Google "Big East Player of Year Candidates" and you'll get what amounts to the phone book. The list is lengthy.
WCU outlasts Wolves
THORNBURY >> The combatants may reside at the opposite ends of the PSAC East standings, but Cheyney-West Chester is still a heated basketball rivalry between schools separated by just six miles.
Golden Rams crush Cheyney
THORNBURY >> Unless it struggles against last-place Mansfield in the regular season basketball finale on Wednesday – which is highly unlikely -- the West Chester women are going to head into the PSAC Tournament with a bunch of momentum.
Are financial woes undermining Cheyney athletics?
THORNBURY >> On the athletic fields and courts, Cheyney University varsity teams are currently struggling to a degree that is almost incomprehensible.
Lincoln women clinch, despite loss
LOWER OXFORD >> No one knows better than Lincoln University women's basketball senior Courtney Lucas how far the Lions have come since she and coach Jessica Kern arrived on campus for the 2011-12 season.
West Chester fights off East Stroudsburg
WEST CHESTER >> The dog days of the regular season are upon us, where college basketball teams across the country are closing things out with little to play for as postseason positioning is already largely decided.
Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono making plays in historic season
Ryan Arcidiacono did something last Saturday's 68-65 win over No. 18 Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse that was a first for him as a collegian.
Ely, Clark help Rams upend Huskies
WEST CHESTER >> It may not result in a PSAC East regular season title, but West Chester's 93-88 women's basketball overtime triumph certainly gave 16th-ranked Bloomsburg something to think about with the conference's playoffs fast approaching.
WCU downs Bloom for vital win
WEST CHESTER >> The all-out push to finish in the top two of the division basketball standings at the end of the regular season continued on Wednesday for the West Chester men, and it wound up being a very productive evening.
Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith dies
Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach.
WCU holds on in nail-biter
WEST CHESTER >> It's not like the West Chester men want to see every basketball clash come down the final few seconds or the last possession. But the ever-improving Golden Rams certainly seem to know what to do if it happens.
Paterno family suit against Penn State, NCAA heads to court
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- Lawyers for Penn State, the NCAA and the family of Joe Paterno are heading to a central Pennsylvania courtroom to argue before a judge about unresolved issues in the Paterno family's lawsuit over the 2012 consent decree between the university and the NCAA.
West Chester uses second-half rally in win
WEST CHESTER >> Barring something drastic the rest of the regular season, it looks like the West Chester women will finish second in the nine-team PSAC East and host a first round playoff home game.
Furious comback in final minutes leads West Chester past Lock Haven
WEST CHESTER >> There have been all kinds of crazy comebacks in the 66-year history of venerable Hollinger Field House, but it's doubtful that many could quite equal what happened on Wednesday.
First phase of new West Chester football class completed
WEST GOSHEN >> Many of the standouts who helped lead West Chester to a 24-4 record over the last two seasons were recruited when the program was going through a very rough patch, logging back-to-back losing seasons for just the second time in the 95-year history of Golden Ram football.
Duke's rally gives Krzyzewski major milestone
NEW YORK >> Coach 1K. How grand.
Octorara duo make a perfect combo at Alvernia
PARKESBURG >> They are different, Lamont Clark and Chuck Cooper.
West Chester University's Al-Hajj Shabazz shines at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl last weekend
WEST GOSHEN >> From Joe Senser to Chuck Weber to Lee Woodall, West Chester has a proud tradition of sending football players to the National Football League, especially for a school that plays that the NCAA Division II level.
Immaculata women roll
EAST WHITELAND >> It wouldn't be entirely accurate to say that the Immaculata women won Wednesday's basketball showdown with Neumann in the opening minutes. But the Mighty Macs exhibited such laser-like focus and steely determination right from the opening tip-off, it was pretty easy for all in attendance at Alumnae Hall to foresee the end result: a thoroughly dominating 88-51 IU victory.
Ely hits milestone in WCU victory
WEST CHESTER >> After dropping two of its previous three conference games, the West Chester women secured a much needed boost on Tuesday in the final non-league contest of regular season.
Ohio State wins fifth national title with dominant win over Oregon
ARLINGTON, Texas >> Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio State won the first national title in college football's playoff era, running over Oregon 42-20 Monday night.
West Chester tires out versus Holy Family
WEST CHESTER >> Playing for the second time in just over 24 hours -- and for the fifth time in nine days -- the West Chester men's basketball squad has been unusually busy in the New Year.


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UC Riverside entomologists focus on moth pheromones to explain high proportion of hybrid moths in nature
Here's a story which certainly won't make anyone in middle management feel better about their jobs. According to a new study about the behavior of monkeys, those who find themselves in the middle of the pecking order, like middle managers, face more stress during their day.
Scientists already knew that some social bee species warn their conspecifics when detecting the presence of a predator near their hive, which in turn causes an attack response to the possible predator. Researchers have now demonstrated that they also use chemical signals to mark those flowers where they have previously been attacked.
The mating success of male butterflies is often lower if they are inbred.
A new study led by scientists at Sweden's Lund University has revealed that a single mutation in a moth gene can produce an entirely new scent.
When it comes to finding the perfect mate in the insect world, especially for a member of one particular wasp species, it only takes a whiff of the special love potion to know you have found "Mr. Right."
Learning more about the behavior of bed bugs is one approach being used by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists to identify compounds to help control these pests.
Robots have been used to handle a number of dirty chores for human beings in the past, some of which include looking for and cleaning environmental spills. Robotic engineers have also looked towards other animals and insects for inspiration when building out these autonomous machines.
A new study shows like self-absorbed teenagers, insects spend a lot of time grooming. This grooming, specifically antennal cleaning, is a common function of insects that removes both environmental pollutants and chemicals produced by the insects themselves.
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that male mice produce a pheromone that provokes females and competitor males to remember a preference for the place where the pheromone was previously encountered.
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