Move Houseplants Indoors for Winter Care Hints
County Extension Agent Jack Frost urges moving house plants indoors before his next appearance.Geraniums need bright light cool temps and dry soil with good ventilation. Cuttings 2 to 4 inches planted in sandy soil root in 2 3 weeks with light shade then full sun. Poinsettias require dark periods starting Sept 25 to bloom. Mums can be winterized by cold storage or frame planting with mulch.
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Kub
Oboris County
Jack Frost
Oscar Schreiber
Violet collector Mrs Campain guards a lush plant home
Mrs Campain fills her home with 20 to 300 violets and other plants. She learned about fertilizers and insecticides during five years in a nursery and keeps new plants isolated to prevent damage. Overwatering is a common killer. She recently saw dieffenbachia bloom and plans to bring plants indoors for winter.
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Henry Campain
Nancy Heagan
Drapes Boost Comfort and Cut Winter Fuel Costs
The Better Heating-Cooling Council suggests full length drapes on windows in winter to conserve heat and lower fuel bills. Open drapes in sunny daytime to gain usable heat, close them at night to reduce heat loss. Hot water baseboard creates a heat barrier. keep drapes clear of electric baseboard outlets by at least six inches and do not block the unit.
Pickard Porcelains A History From 1894 To Now
Helen G recounts Pickard ware from Chicago origin in 1894 by Wilder Pickard. The firm produced hand painted pieces with lion and shield mark, gold luster rose and daisy pattern, and wildlife limited plates by James Lockhart. Many prewar items scarce. production and reproductions continue into modern times.
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Helen G
Helen
Pickard
Wilder A. Pickard
Chicago
Austin Pickard
James Lockhart
ASSNY
Wash away wax buildup from cedar chest and furniture
A reader asks how to remove wax on cedar chest and ky wood furniture. Instructions include a hot water linseed oil turpentine mix, green soap pad rubbing, or light liquid sandpaper followed by a polish. Hagerty Vernex Beauty Cream recommended for finish care.
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D. Wi
Hagerty Vernex
Hagery & Sons, Ltd
South Bernt
Ind
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