Prize Money at Fair Awaits Top Floral Entries
Amateur gardeners will prepare flowers for Alameda County Fair entries in Pleasanton on Monday. Entries close at 2:20 pm with 84 cut flower sections offering prizes up to 3 dollars and 1 dollar, plus potted plants and arrangements paying 4, 3, and 1 dollars. Mrs. LaVerne C. Wallis leads the garden club judging with 10 by 12 spaces for groups and prizes totaling up to 800 dollars for best displays.
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Alameda County Fair
Pleasanton
LaVerne C. Wallis
Centervilles
Croft lilies bloom in Hayvard garden this June
Mrs. Henry Christensen of 3108 Henry Lane reports Croft lilies from two dozen bulbs gifted from Brookings Oregon have grown unusually tall this year. She notes the raised bed drainage and minimal care may boost their height beyond the usual four to six inches, with plants reaching three feet.
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Henry Christensen
Hayward
Croft
Henry Ln
Christensen
Hayvard
Henry Lane
Sayward
Brookings
Oregon
Japan
Bermuda
Lily
Mildiy Boastfil
Christen
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Gardens Also Require Taste in Decoration says CSU horticulturist
Colorado State University horticulturist George Beach compares garden design to interior decorating. He urges amateurs to avoid cluttering the outdoor living room with too many varied plants. He warns that mixing heavy and fine plants creates a busy, restless effect and advises balancing the garden with a cohesive composition and paying attention to the skyline and surrounding landscape.
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Colorado State University
George Beach
Rex Begonias Rise In Popularity Among Gardeners
Carl Meyers notes Rex and fibrous begonias enjoy new interest among San Francisco nurserymen due to European hybrids. Rex require light, humidity and periodic repotting and are not ideal houseplants. Meyers and wife Ann shared plants and pruning tips, predicting continued growth with upcoming hybrids and inviting members to the July ABS meeting at Forest Lodge in San Francisco.
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Carl Meyers
Alameda County
American Begonia Society
San Francisco
Berg
Rex
Meyers
Ann
Moyers
ABS
Forest Lodge
Laguna Honda Blvd
Charm and simplicity in 2 bedroom home plan design
Budget 1000 square foot FHA VA compliant design offers two compact bedrooms and a large living area with fireplace and open layout. Includes L shaped kitchen, corner dining nook, walk in wardrobes, linen closets, and potential breezeway and garage. Plans sold by The Daily Review, Warren Michigan, 959 sq ft plus add ons with price details.
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the Daily Review
Warren
Michigan
Inspections Can Save Your Life
Chicago article urges one hour home inspection to prevent injury, death, or property loss from fire. Emphasizes checking kitchen equipment wiring, frayed wires, protected outlets, and rubbish in basement attic and closets. Warns to keep matches lighters and flammable liquids away from children.
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Chicago
UPU
Dial Panel Lights Dimmed for Energy Saving
San Francisco report describes D-Dial a parlor lighting trick using a dial on a plexiglass panel to adjust brightness from bright to dim with selectable colors behind the panel. George Mayes of the regulator company notes it cuts wasted power when full brightness isn t needed.
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San Francisco
UPI
George Mayes
Regulator
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