Gifts For Garden And Bird Lovers For Christmas
The writer outlines Christmas gift ideas for family members. A sister receives A Guide About African Violets by Montague Fret and a Sunset magazine binder. A brother gets Audubon Western Bird Guide by Richard H. Pough. Their Santa Barbara home and coastal travels inspire bird watching gifts such as a birdfeeder for a fuchsia patio.
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Y Bayliss
Montague
Lane Publishing Co
Menlo Park
Calif
Richard H. Pough
Santa Barbara
Useful Nursery Gift Ideas for Christmas Stockings
Gift stockings now include useful nursery items. Practical finds include labeling kits and soil testing kits. Also suggested are small garden tools such as trowels hoes cultivators pruning shears and bulbs with festive wrapping. December planting bulbs include gladiolus amaryllis muscari and tigridia varieties.
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California
Cay den
Insulation Gaps Raise Fuel Bills In Homes
The article explains heat loss through insulation gaps as a main yet overlooked source of high fuel costs. It notes leaks occur between the house and attached garage, under garage ceilings with living space above, and the wall between attic space and upper level bedrooms in split level homes.
Master Beauty Plans Proposed for All Cities
John Fraser of Huntsville Alabama newly elected president of the American Association of Nurserymen urges every city and town in the United States to adopt a master plan for planting and beautification. He says many officials have adopted plans for regional development but beauty should extend to even the smallest towns for economic gain and personal reward.
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United States
John Fraser
Huntsville
Alabama
American Assn
Fraser
Selling an Older Home With Careful Repairs Pays Off
Prospective buyers in a competitive older house market favor curb appeal and a solid roof. Inside, good housekeeping, fresh paint, and well functioning plumbing and heating boost resale value without demanding perfection. A sound, well-maintained home invites offers and confidence.
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Expeed
Bed of Roses traced to a 14th century poem
A fragment suggests the line bed of roses signifies comfort and security from a long 14th century poem. A poet seeks the rose, faces dangers, and finally touches it with his lips as Venus grants access.
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Cupid
Venus
Garden gifts and bulbs for Christmas planting tips
Gardener advises giving rose bushes to homeowners as gifts and urges planting spring bulbs like tulips and hyacinths now. He notes hardy lilies should be planted for blooms next spring and offers living Christmas tree options. Indoor plants also make wonderful gifts.
Copper Varies Holiday Decor for Casual Living Room
Decorator Lawrence J. Kelly presents a Christmas scene centered on a tall green tree adorned with copper stars. Beige textiles, gourds, and pine cones frame the doorway while a black marble table hosts holiday callers. A wrapped stage, strong box, Navajo rug, and red upholstery complete the festive setup.
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Lawrence J. Kelly
Kelly
Eden Garden Club's Christmas Gift To Laura Francis Home
Eden Garden Club presented a Christmas check to the Laura Francis Home for handicapped infants at 2837 Second St Hayward per president Mrs Henry Christensen. The club will not meet this month due to holiday rush with next meeting January 27 1958. Southern Alameda County Branch American Begonia Society to hold annual turkey dinner and installation Dec 15 at 7 pm at Ot Stads in San Leandro with entertainment by Frank Soares group from Castro Valley and officers installed by Harry Nazel. Lifetime honorary membership awarded to Pat Antonelli of Capitola for guest talks and donations.
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Eden Garden Club
Laura Francis
Second St. Hayward
Henry Christensen
Alameda County
American Begonia Society
Onstads
Sat Leandro
Nina Powell
Mrz
Ann Berg
Jacques Dekker
Frank Soares
Castro Valley
Harry Nazel
San Francisco
American Fuchsia Society
Fred Slutter
Hayward
Edward L. Kappler
San Leandro
Carl Fouche
Ruby Rogers
Chestar Bartlow
William Simon
Slutter
Oakland
Lloyd St
San Lorenzo
Southern
American “Begonia Society
Simon
Frances
Hegonia Group
Pat Antonelli
Capitola
Calif
Hayward Weetings
Poinsettia: From Mexico to American Christmas Icon
Latin light on Yuletide decor traces origins of poinsettia to J. R. Poinsett, who while U S minister to Mexico in 1828 found and introduced the plant. The festive red bracts crown a flowerless bloom, making poinsettia a century old holiday staple.
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J. R . Poinsett
United States
Mexico
Pay for Itself Investments Highlighted for Homes and Firms
A pragmatic businessman favors investments in office equipment and plant machinery when the gains cover costs through higher output. Homeowners are advised to consider durable improvements that boost comfort and security and pay for themselves quickly.
Shipping Lists Include Many Choice Plants
Christmas shoppers can find a wide selection of bulbs and flowering plants from nurseries this season. Top offerings include boruses with fragrant waxy white flowers, yellow and pink callas, Alba maculata white blossoms with speckled foliage, and exotic sprеkelia and zephyranthes. Hardy orchid Bletilla, plus root clumps of bleeding heart, astilbe, and tree peonies, are highlighted. Astilbe especially appeals in shade with ferny foliage and dainty pink, red, or white blooms. Shopping now lets buyers bloom this year with big root clumps at reasonable prices.
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Oakland
Try Slide Doors For More Space
Space savers are important in compact homes. A sliding louver door between kitchen and dining room glides out without swinging into the room. Ponderosa pine louvers cool the kitchen and can be painted or stained to match bath colors. Ready to install doors come in ready stock sizes from building material dealers.
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Reany
Christmas Decorations Ad Offers Reindeer and Angels
A nostalgic ad lists holiday yard figures including a Santa figure, a 5 foot long sleigh priced at 50 cents, a 5 foot long rein deer at 50 cents, and two 4 foot angels priced at 50 cents each.
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Santa Cof. & FT
Live trees cut costless Christmas option grows cheaper
Compare buying a living Christmas tree in a container with yearly use. A 3-foot No way spruce could cost about 20 dollars, averaging 3.33 dollars per year over three seasons. Larger or different species offer similar savings, with the cedar deodara and Colorado Blue spruce highlighted for longevity and ease. Suggestions include indoor setup tips and care to keep the tree thriving.
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Ralph Marrington
Colorado
Windows Tested By Lab Storms For Weather Tight Wood
A laboratory tests duplicate storms to evaluate wood window efficiency against bad weather. The wood is weather resistant and treated with a moisture proofing chemical to remain tight even in extreme conditions.
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