Tulips in October: Kaufmanniana and Fosteriana varieties described
Garden Topics outlines October as tulip planting time detailing early flowering Kaufmanniana and Fosteriana types. It highlights short stems, bold colors, and garden placement advice, noting large blooms, deep plantings, and the need for reputable bulb sources. Also includes a New York note on saving mums in a plant bank for seasonal color.
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Turkey
Prince Carnaval
Bellona
Crimson Krelage
Crater
New York
UPI
Gardening Column To Appear With H Gleason Mattoon
H Gleason Mattoon of Wellesley formerly of Pittsfield hosts a weekly garden column in The Eagle. The nationally known horticulturist appears each Saturday in the real estate home improvement section, outlining garden tips and industry insights.
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H. Gleason Mattoon
Wellesley
Pittsfield
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Temple University
Mattoon
Plumbing Care Tips Offered
Advice from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau urges owners to maintain plumbing since it adds value to a home. The bureau notes that some tasks can be done by homeowners while other jobs require a licensed contractor. A booklet explaining safe DIY repairs and contractor needs costs 15 cents and is available from 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL 5601.
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East Wacker Drive
Chicago
Mildew in Closets and Home Repair Tips From The House Doctor
Reader questions on cold damp closets causing mildew. Advice includes insulating rear wall, using louvered doors, 16 inch stud spacing, vapor barrier placement, and cane board insulation. Second item covers grease on wallpaper, ink spots on wood, and sealing hairline concrete cracks with caution.
Leaky Faucet Causes Waste and Bills Rise
Leaking faucets waste water and money, says the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau. A pinhole drip can exceed a gallon per hour, boosting water and fuel bills and stressing water supplies. Replacing a worn washer fixes most leaks. a repair booklet is offered for 25 cents from the bureau in Chicago.
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Plumbing
Wacker Drive
Chicago
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Matoon
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NEW England Furniture
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Herman Baum
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Salvation Army
M. B
Mee
Sears
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