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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
Period of falling temperatures and frosts makes above ground growth difficult, with warm coastal regions retaining color. Early planting helps roots reach warmer soil, while trenching improves underground drainage and moisture retention for drought periods. For busy gardeners, plant background shrubs and perennials to maintain year round interest.
Noxious Weeds Inspector J. W. Towell reported at the Dorrigo Council meeting that a new weed pest with a blue flower has appeared, likely from farm seeds. He urged tighter seed controls as paddock infestation and chicory spread threaten dairy stock and dairy products.
The article advises grouping annuals between perennials for color contrast to create a full compact garden. For the next weeks sow only the hardiest flower seeds, place seeds in a warm box with glass cover to aid germination, then gradually vent as seedlings appear. It lists snapdragons, equinelegias, candytuft, carnations, godelias, nemophila, and lupins as hardy varieties for sowing now.
An advertisement lists tobacco varieties including White Heather Fine Cut Flake, Robin Hood Ready Rubbed, West Point Ready Rubbed, and Windsor Ready Rubbed or Fine Mix, plus clipper and pipe flakes. It also notes Postage rates of 1 shilling 10 pence for first pound and 4 pence for each additional pot, with payment by cheque and exchange 6d.
A compact listing features various rose varieties and fruit tree types with names including Neo Rose Collection 74 6 Choire Roses and Freigh Free Peace Yellow. Descriptive color notes mention crimson, cherry pink, imson glow, velvety dark crimson and deep yellow.
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