Notable seeds and people grow from Shenandoah Iowa ties
Famed Iowa seed and nursery region Shenandoah Iowa nurtured notable figures such as Gretchen Field Fischer Harshbarger Iowa City's renowned landscape architect and Henry Field Seed and Nursery Co heir. Her family influenced the community with broadcasts parades and tours drawing thousands to visit gardens and the broadcasting center.
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Iowa
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Gretcheno Field Fischer Harshbarger
Iowa City
Gretchen
Henry Field
Henry Field Seed and Nursery Co
Siemandoch
Broadcasting Center
Middlewest
Mrs. Harshbarger
Gretchen Harshbarger Enterprise Colors Iowa City Gardens
Gretchen Harshbarger, a pioneering landscape expert and author, shaped Iowa City’s gardens and city planning. She turned from an offi ce job era to publishing Flower Family Album, edited Household magazine, and now consults Project GREEN. Her work blends ecology, urban renewal, and community beautification with volunteer-driven projects across Town City.
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John Carter
Household
Cottey College
Nevada
Harshbarger
Iowa City
Project Green
Paige
Stetchen Narshbarger
Town
Select Deciduous Trees And Shrubs With Care
Sheila and Allan Swenson discuss choosing deciduous trees and shrubs for home landscaping. Emphasizes selecting healthy blooming plants from established nurseries, planting with proper depth, and preparing soil with compost to ensure long term growth and seasonal color.
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Sheila and
Allan Swenson
Exdition Requ ired and Plant Cutting Techniques
The article discusses a 1962 publication detailing how to propagate plants from cuttings and seeds, with illustrations on leaf, atom, or root cuts, and tips for rooting. It covers cactus grafting, making plantings from seeds, pinching, and growing houseplants for profit, plus chapters on a dictionary of favorite house plants and germination tables.
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Airport Beauty Unit Reviews Improvements
The Alport Beautification committee reviewed last spring’s Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport improvement plans. Total project funding now stands at 731.36 dollars, with the Airport Commission having allocated 1,000 dollars. A sculpture design depicting a plane flight was approved for committee comment and later Airport Commission approval. Members present included Jameson Reinis Melntyre Peiffer Wessale and Freeman.
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Alport
Cedar Rapids
Roy W. Jameson
Airport Commission
Amno
Irepe Nehrling
Massachusetts
Cornell Universitais Florist
Indiana
Cornell
Friend
Reims
Apand
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Jameson
Reinis
Melntyre
Leo C. Peiffer
John Wessale
Virgil Freeman
Garden Clubs Annual Meeting at Iowa State
Representatives from 18 garden clubs gather at Iowa State University for a two day meeting September 15 and 16. Memorial Union hosts a public flower show September 15 2:00 PM to 8:90 PM and September 18. Prof. Jean Olson will present Goodwill Tour to Mexico. The federation banquet features show awards followed by officer installation and club honors. Mrs John Kestel will speak Thursday on Past Present and Future.
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Gardén Clubs In Laws
Iowa State University
Max McDonough
Macavis
Federation
Memorial Union
Memoral Union
Iowa
Jean Olson
Department of
John Kestel
Waterloo
Dig Begonias Before Frost Says ISU Extension
An Iowa State University extension agent advises digging begonias and caladiums before frost. Bulbs are sensitive to cold. dig, clean tops, and dry 10 days to two weeks in a warm place before storage.
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ISU
Iowa State University
Ben Vance
Tony
Ready Mixed Concrete Storage Instructions
Ready mixed concrete is stored after delivery. It is packed in containers with vermiculite or dry peat, layered with cement, and kept in a single layer until full. Store in a dry room where temperatures do not drop below zero degrees during winter.
Sack of Comet Demands Air Entrained Concrete Advice
An item notes the need for air entrained concrete to prevent sealing during freeze thaw cycles. It stresses requesting air entrained concrete to improve durability and reduce cracking in exterior pours.
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First Avenue
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Ruth Wels
Tows City
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Lowe City
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