National flower debate sways toward marigold and phlox
Gardening note discusses push for rose and marigold as national symbols, notes American origin of most marigolds and phlox, and details types of phlox including moss pinks creeping and mountain varieties. Provides care tips for summer phloxes including sun, soil, fertilizer, mildew control, and pruning.
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E. Boerner
Jackson & Perkins
David Burpee
W. Allen Burpee Co
Mexico
France
New World
Firethorn and Sun Are Happy Mixture Plant Note
Firethorn also known as Pyracantha Coccinea is a striking plant for foundation work or a sunny wall. With support it can be trained against a chimney for orange red berry clusters in fall. Shrubs reach seven feet, require light pruning, need sun and good drainage, and are sold as pot-grown to avoid root disturbance.
Cowan Wins Grand Opening 10 000 Trading Stamps
Orlando E Cowan of 81 Northumberland Road won the first prize of 10 000 Top Value trading stamps at Berkshire Garden Supply on Dalton Avenue. Second prize 5 000 stamps went to Mrs Louis Saltaire, third to Henri L Merriam, and fourth to Mrs John E Sy nan. Nine other winners received fertilizer and seeds. The coupon drawing was led by Robert M Hall. Over 1 000 people attended the weekend grand opening.
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Orlando E. Cowan
Northumberland Road
Berkshire Garden Supply
Dalton Avenue
Louis Saltaire
John E. Synan
Bay State Road
Henri L. Merriam
Connecticut Ave
Robert M. Hall
Foxgloves for a stately display in borders
Plant sturdy transplanted foxgloves as soil firms in friable ground. Choose good looking stock only to avoid inferior results. Set in partly shaded, well drained, reasonably fertile soil with pH 6.0 to 8.0. Excelsior hybrids from Great Britain feature horizontal bells, larger flowers, and broader color range. Heights span three to five feet, taller in favorable climates.
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Great Britain
Flowers First Design Says Dutch Floral Authority Dick Schuyt
Dutch designer Dick Schuyt of Haarlem urges flowers to lead every arrangement. He argues against artificial add-ons and insists on honoring natural beauty. For home displays he recommends fresh blooms, angled cuts, proper containers, and simple materials to spotlight the flowers.
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Dick Schuyt
Haarlem
Holland
Schuyt
Bulb
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