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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
11
The account discusses giant African snails and large slugs as garden threats, noting historic introductions and fossil sightings. It warns about European earwig damage, nesting habits, and control via chlordane. It also covers plant scale insects, identification tips, vulnerable citrus and ornamental species, and the need for regular spraying.
A nurseryman explains there is no secret to big fuchsia blooms just discipline in feeding and watering. He advocates fish emulsion biweekly, one tablespoon of meal and superphosphate monthly, plus frequent water and morning plus afternoon watering on hot days. Create a daily habit with an outside water can as a simple reminder.
San Francisco's Western Merchandise Mart Toy Show highlights backyard amusement devices for families. A versatile Play gym supports indoor and outdoor play with swings trapeze baby chair and four-way teeter totter. A seven foot slide sells for 39.95 and a striped canopy over a steel sandbox appeals to young builders. The sand box water feature stands priced around 19 dollars.
Harry Nagle a San Francisco area fuchsia grower and American Fuchsia Society director will discuss Fundamentals of Soil at Eden Branch meeting June 12 8 p.m. in Markham school auditorium 73rd and Krause Aves Pres ident Ed L Kappier to introduce speaker. Oakland-Eastway Garden Center meets Monday 7:30 p.m. Rotary Natural Science building Lakeside Park Wm Penn Mott Jr will discuss Garden Center prospects and Arthur Navier will show color slides. Teenage Garden Club becomes affiliate member and Alameda County Fair hosts a 10 by 12 foot shade garden exhibit led by Lionel J Tucker.
The Garden Club of Castro Valley hosted a Methodist Church show where Hazel Gilbert at 8085 Williams led with top points. Helen Ramm of 18791 Carlton Ave placed second, with multiple firsts for Gilbert in dried materials, roses, and specimen classes, while Ramm posted wins in painted materials and miniatures.
A DIY tip explains sealing a leak in a hot water tank using a sliver of close grained wood carved to a taper and driven snugly into the hole. Leave a small portion exposed to hold the plug in place.
Rainbow begonia seedlings offer a spectrum of colors for shade gardens. Planted in complete interior valleys, tuberous begonia thrive with sun for coastal plains, needing early morning and late afternoon light.
A simple method to protect a concrete fish pond from cracking due to winter water expansion is to place wood as a cushion. The wood absorbs expansion pressure, reducing stress on the pond walls.
The Pleasanton county fair announces a 14 day floral show theme Summer's Show. Mrs LaVerne GC Walla oversees the garden competition with judging based on design proportion color and cultural merit. Entrants from Ala mede County gather for the event starting June 21.
Amateur gardeners on this side of the bay are invited to enter the San Mateo Fair and Floral Fiesta amateur division from August 2 to 10. Rules, schedules and entry blanks must be filed by noon July 27 at the fair office in San Mateo. Premiums range from 1 to 5 dollars per section across several classes including cut flowers and arrangements.
Cardine sy Calas offers guidance for safe transplanting of trees and bulbs, dividing crowded perennials, and freeing the garden from weeds and careworn plants. It lists fast color choices like marigolds lobelia and petunias and mentions bearded irises daffodils and asters as examples to plan around.
The article describes China Aster varieties with colors from light to deep crimson and blue to white. It notes bloom timing from summer to fall, and mentions Hardy Aster as a perennial cousin. It advises avoiding severing or overwatering and suggests dividing clumps for maintenance.
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