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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1958
Page
12
Carl Angels notes citrus dwarfs from lemons to blood oranges offer 30 varieties suitable for containers and patios. Dwarfs reach 3 to 4 feet, evergreen foliage and fragrant blossoms. grapefruit on a non dwarf shows large fruit. Readers urged to view citrus as ornamentals and collect new varieties.
Gardeners are offered two fungicide preparations for begonias and advice on potting veraniums and pelargoniums. Tuberous begonias remain available as exotic summer blooms. Cut back perennials after blooming to encourage a second show in fall. Houseplants also need water and fertilizer in warm weather.
A top home safety analyst cites a 28 090 persona year fatality rate urging extensive home safety upgrades. D. M. Mogsett at University of Illinois urges focus on entry front chimney basement attic crawl spaces kitchen dining rooms and bedrooms with extra care for bathrooms storage closets wiring plumbing heating and rodent exposure.
A note on smoothing rough wood fibers that raise and resist abrasion. It advises applying a thin wash of spirit and sanding sealer before shellac, then applying shellac in thin coats to protect the wood finish.
Soap saves tools by coating nails and screws with a thin sap layer that reduces friction, allowing faster, smoother entry into wood. The method uses ordinary sap as a simple lubricant to ease installation.
One of the world’s largest furniture manufacturers cites four major considerations before buying upholstered furniture. Buyers should inspect the frame construction, padding springs, fabric, and comfort. Hardwood frames that are glued and bolted last longer. Wire type matters. soft wire looks good briefly but steel wire preserves shape and comfort over time.
A garden note advises homeowners to diagnose lawn troubles before starting anew. It covers possible causes like poor drainage and prep errors, suggests leveling, soil conditioning, and considering a sprinkler system. It discusses seed choice, seedbed preparation, covering with peat or manure, and careful raking for even sowing.
A Washington course teaches real estate men to stress prestige and neighborhood benefits over actual price. Ads in different languages and referencing successful locals lure buyers, while sales pitches push standard models with expandable features. Focus shifts from technical finances to lifestyle and family perks.
Palm Trees spar over planting policy in Palma Ceia Hayward Park. Homeowners petitioned city council to allow removal of Washington Robusta palms from tract 1787 front yards replacing them with ornamental avocados. City reversed stance, easement to be dedicated to owners. Victory welcomed by residents and builder group.
Amateur gardeners are urged to groom plants for display and competition. Select sturdy plants, provide good light, and shape gradually for symmetry. Clean containers, prune disfigured leaves, and label specimens. Water thoroughly the night before show. plan for transport with care to avoid tipping. Judges decisions are final, and many exhibitors help make the fair a success.
San Lorenzo Village Garden Club meets at 7:43 p.m. in the Community Center Blis Paseo Grande for a round table on summer garden problems with Tian answering questions. Dorothy Van Prooyen leads a leaf shape discussion and notes on state and national Garden Club federations. Hostesses are Emilie Theile and Helen Krauter. plant table by Robert Edwards. San Leandro Dahlia Society holds July meeting at Bancroft Jr High with plans for the Aug 30 31 show.
In Class 21 want ads today a note seeks a kind new home for a Little Billy Goat Gruff. The listing invites readers to consider adopting the friendly animal and asks for interested parties to make inquiries.
Area club calendar lists several garden and plant clubs meeting in San Leandro San Lorenzo Oakland Livermore Walnut Creek and Oakland area venues. Meetings include Dahlia Society Rose Study Club Eastlake Garden Club and more with times ranging from 7:30 pm to 8 pm. Note mentions many clubs recessed for summer months.
House plants require light, water, and food. A simple shadow test shows adequacy: if your hand casts a soft shadow near the plant, light is sufficient. a faint or no shadow means more light is needed.
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