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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1958
Page
13
A gardener shares observations on the year’s first Japanese Iris blooming with lavender blue hues and large petals like chiffon. Notes on Fremontia, Pimelea, and Veronica Buxifolia, plus tips on watering, fertilizing, and planting for robust growth.
Space advice from Michigan State University home economists suggests draperies from floor to ceiling create vertical space and height. For more horizontal space use casement curtains, treat nearby windows as a single unit, and run wall to wall carpets to expand rooms. A single focal point and solid colors help walls look roomier.
The Giant Hibiscus variety H. moschneutas produces dinner plate sized flowers in vivid colors. It dies back in winter but reemerges in spring, and is described as easily grown and hardy in many locales.
A discussion of blending old and new to create a personal, elegant 1950s American home style. It describes mixing Colonial and Provincial influences with modern design, textures, veneers, leather, and decorative details to avoid monotony while reflecting family tastes and global influences.
The piece notes fuchsias thrive in cool humid coastal climates and can also grow inland in California valleys with shade and irrigation. It emphasizes selecting shaded spots and overhead watering or tree shade to prevent heat stress and sustain healthy blossoms.
A condensed schedule lists garden and plant society meetings across Southern Alameda County and surrounding areas. Clubs include American Fuchsia Society, Eastbay Chrysanthemum Study, Green Thumbers of Livermore, Begonia Society, Fremont Garden Club, National Herb Study Society, Eden Garden Club, San Lorenzo Society, and Sydney B Mitchell Iris Society with dates, times, and venue names across Oakland, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Livermore, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and nearby locales.
The Amador Gardeners Club of Flanganston plans a garden display at the Alamede County Fair starting June 30, aiming for another first place. Members aiding the display include Mrs Charles Hass, J P Gueriny, Baird Porter, Celle Cope, E R Beers, and A R Clausnitzer. The Dahllia Society Anticipates Aug 30-31 Dahlia Show at Bancroft Jr High School in San Leandro. Charles Hurts of Piedmont named show manager. Prof Robert Raabi, plant pathologist, will discuss viruses and diseases affecting dahlias at the June 3 meeting at Bancroft Jr High School. Eden Branch American Fuchsia Society program June 15 8 pm at Markham School Oakland features Larry Eagles slides from the California Spring Garden show and African violet slides by E Hammond and Mrs Hammond of Irvington. Visitors invited with plant exchange and refreshments.
Experts from Martin-Senour describe a paint job formula to estimate material needs. They advise budgeting 300 to 400 square feet per gallon, calculating each wall by length times height minus doors and windows, and ceilings by length times width.
A vintage notice suggesting Father s Day gifts from local nurseries. Recommends small indoor plants like philodendron ivy or an African violet as affordable options. Mentions upgraded equipment as Dad grows with larger plants and mature hedges and suggests practical work saving tools such as electric shears, sprayers, and large wheelbarrows.
Disease hits tuberous begonias across Santa Cruz County as mildew advances from tiny white spots to cover leaves and stems. Amateurs growers consider switching to gloxinias amid higher spray costs, longer care, and questions about lasting resistance. Experts hope mildew fades within a year or two.
Bargain cyclamen seedlings offered by local nurseries at ten cents each. Plants described as Vel men indicym florist variety with heart shaped leaves and small corms from dime to quarter size. Seed sown last July and August, planted now for bloom around Christmas with strong growth into next spring.
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