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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1954
Page
6
Carl Angels recalls a hospital visit where a secluded garden beside Fairmont Hospital offered peace. He describes a shaded glade with a mossy birdbath and old bench, noting how the tranquil space moved him and his son, fueling his desire to garden despite the toil.
A garden option for wind protection favors shrubs and small trees over fencing. The California Association of Nurserymen notes shrubs that stay compact at the base and can be controlled as they grow make best screens. Species include Australian tea tree, six to eight feet in three to four years, and Catalina cherry with flowers and black berries suitable for informal hedges.
Advice on seed sowing targets even distribution to cut thinning. For large seeds space carrots about an inch apart while beans can run four inches apart. use about 15 seeds per foot for reliable germination. Small seeds are best dropped from hand or mixed with sand for even coverage. keep lines straight and use treated lumber to extend life.
This column advises staking trees and shrubs before vacation to protect against uneven watering, grouping potted plants to conserve moisture, and using damp moss for moisture retention. It notes keeping dahlias dry for six weeks in summer to boost bloom, and mentions camellias and azaleas feeding mid July and mid August respectively. It also lists several hardy perennials in bloom such as Cupid's Dart, Calceolaria Joan Innes, and Campanula Fanny Senior with decorative notes.
A horticultural guide explains red spider infestation in house plants, vegetables, and shrubs. It notes mites vary in color, cause leaf stippling and yellowing, and leave white powdery underleaf residue. Water pressure, oil emulsions, and careful chemical use are advised to control them without harming the plants.
A gardener's checklist advises spraying gladiolus thrips with lindane or DDT at 14 to 16 day intervals and warns against spraying in heat. It urges deep watering for trees, sowing delphinium now, mulching shrub borders, overhead watering for evergreens in August, and dusting sulfur to control red spider and tomato pests. It notes caution with DD and DDT on edible fruits and recommends safe residue practices.
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