New Variety Of Raphiolepis Available
The raphiolepis coates crimson, a color variant of raphiolepis indica, is now offered in California nurseries. Known as alizarin crimson, it marks the first use of crimson to describe flower color in the genus. Patented by Leonard Coates Nurseries of Morgan Hill, this cultivar emerged from 1934 seeds, with confirmation in 1951 by a San Jose State College art faculty member. It is smaller, more compact, and likely slower growing than RR indica varieties.
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California
California Association of Nurserymen
Leonard Coates Nurseries
Morgan Hill
San
Common Garden Corners Market On Inflated Ego
A lighthearted piece depicts the sowbug or pillbug as a boastful garden pest. It notes the insect's armored appearance, love of damp catacombs, and tendency to hide under logs and debris in greenhouses, mushroom sheds, and refuse heaps. The advised remedy is to clear garden debris to reduce hiding spots.
This Week in Your Garden Seeks Easier Weeding and Watering
A vintage garden column advises relaxing vacations and family time while focusing on easier chores. It promotes a speedy V-shaped weed cutter with a long handle, a light three-tine cultivator to reduce stooping, and a slow soak watering method to prevent shallow root dependence. University of California Davis experiments noted varying wilting days for lawn grasses under deep watering.
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Smqith
University of California At Davis
Crow Canyon Road Bid Opening Set By Alameda County
Alameda county board of supervisors will open bids August 3 for Crow Canyon road in Castro Valley. The project estimated at 11500 dollars plans call for 3.6 miles widened to 24 feet and the remaining 3.4 miles to 22 feet with a secondary asphalt surface seal coat.
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Oakland
Crow Canyon
Castro’ Valley
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
County Surveyor’s Office
Looks of Outside Screen Door Aided By Louvers
A new louver panel for outside doors provides a smart looking screen door option. Made entirely of ponderosa pine, it fits on new or existing doors and helps keep insects out. The panel is paintable or stainable, treated to resist warping, and secured by six screws for easy removal for cleaning or painting. Suitable for enclosing screened porches and breezeways.
Chore for Iris Division and Autumn Planting Guidance
The article advises dividing German or bearded iris every two to three years to prevent overcrowding and restore flowering. It covers soil, sun, and drainage needs, recommends pruning and discarding old rootstock, and explains division, replanting with fresh rhizomes, and avoiding burial of crowns. It also notes beardless iris, lime considerations, and autumn planting of bulbous iris varieties alongside tulips.
Tiny bottle of nail polish explodes injuring two in stove mishap
In Hartford Connecticut Mrs. Margaret O'Connor and her daughter Margaret were slightly injured when a small bottle of nail polish exploded after being placed on a hot stove. Authorities described it as a domestic accident with no serious injuries.
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Hartford
Conn
Margaret O’connor
Margaret
Playground Talent Winners Announced at Colonial Acres
The Hayward Area Recreation District announced winners of the playground talent show held Tuesday at Colonial Acres school. In the 5 to 8 age group winners were Jill Griffin, Druanne Cummings, Patricia Di Fico, and Sandy Thompson. In the 9 to 12 group winners were Betty Durham, Sandry Grey, Lonnie Podgorny, Diane Smith, Mary Ann Curtis, and Veronica Melin. In the 13 and over group winners were Ken Ulibarri, Carol Yamavell, Julie Lyons, and Tom Ing.
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Colonial Acres
Hayward Area
Young Flier Gail Rose Reaches 200th Flying Hour
Avenal California report highlights three year old Gail Rose achieving her 200th flying hour, marking an unusual milestone for a child pilot. The event showcases early aviation interest in a small community and notes Gail's ongoing flight training and activities with local instructors.
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Avenal
Calif
Gail Rose
New Home Development Starts South of Tennyson Road
A project to build 83 contemporary homes south of Tennyson Road near Western Boulevard begins within two weeks. Oakland developer Warren T.H. Olson announced the three bedroom two bath double garage residences, priced around $11,500, with FHA and GI loan options. The development cost is about $1,000,000, planned between the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific tracks.
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Western Boulevard
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Olson
Oakland
Western Pacific
Southern Pacific
Guy * Rosebrook
Oakland l
Special Need Cabinets Offer Ponderosa Pine Options
Dozens of special purpose wood kitchen cabinets are stocked by hardware dealers. A ponderosa pine sink front features an 8 tilt-out metal soap tray and slide out towel racks on both sides with air drying louvers. Units include shelves racks and bins for cutlery linens pots pans fruits and vegetables spices trays and more.
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