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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
4
Majestic cannas suit bold gardens with tropical look and green or bronze foliage. They provide background texture for formal effects, bloom in bright oranges and yellows, and contrast with pastel tones. Plant in spring, require rich soil, deep digging, and ample water and fertilizer for tallest stems and long-lasting blooms.
Helpful hints guide pruning and staking of delphiniums, noting timing for cut back after flowering and maintaining balance for strong blooms. Includes garden club perspective from Hayward and mentions general cultivation advice.
A new fungicide, Oehocide, emerged as a promising tool after powdery mildew struck West Coast begonias three years ago. Early trials in commercial and amateur gardens showed prior sprays failed to fully control the pest, but the product proved effective in field tests, offering hope for growers facing widespread losses.
Lawn care in summer: set mower blades an inch to an inch and a half high and avoid close mowing to prevent drying and brown patches. Watch for sod webworms and moths feeding at the base of grass. chlordane or lindane or DDT may control, following label directions. Divide bearded and German iris now, trim leaves, plant rhizomes at ground level, water to establish, and remove heavily diseased irises. Pinch back chrysanthemums mid July for bushier plants, remove some buds to extend blooming and promote later growth.
A blowtorch test shows asbestos cement siding shingles resist burning and charring under extreme heat. The incombustibility stems from Portland cement and asbestos fibers in the material, which do not ignite or scorch.
The article describes a gardener noting unusually good weather for plants over the past year. It details feeding routines with bone meal and other plant foods, describes vivid blooms such as gladioli and Esther Reid Daisies, and advises on using simple plant foods to improve garden performance. It also recommends cutting back Chrysanthemums and applying balanced commercial fertilizer for sturdier, larger blooms.
A compact garden scoop designed for dry fertilizer use. It features a small metal handle and a wooden or hardboard scoop with a secure fastener. The tool is assembled with simple parts including a thin slot for a drawer head and Masoriite Tem ered Presdwond substitute for a bottom support.
Succulent dish gardens offer bright patio displays in summer. Succulents need four hours of light and sandy drainage and can be grown in shallow dishes. Varied forms and colors include storage-like leaves, with dramatic showings like large pot bellied metal urns. Driftwood and stones add texture, while cheaper dish options from Japanese nurseries suit small spaces.
A homemaker guide to succulents describes popular varieties such as Echeveria Sedum and Tongue plants. It covers propagation by cuttings, rooting in sand without water until roots form, and arranging succulents in wooden bowls. Uses include window boxes, roof planters, and summer setups for travel times.
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