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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1958
Page
13
A home can gain an exotic look by surrounding it with tropical plants. California climates tolerate many species, with only extreme cold harming the tender ones. Notable list includes Aralia sieboldii, Gold Dust Plant, Egyptian Paper-Reed, Banana Tree, Dracaena, Philodendron, Musa ensete, and Cordyline.
Me and Mrs. Maten Hintzman of 944 10th Ave Oakland showcase a unique garden patio. A wagon wheel fenced screen conceals sprinkler pipes and provides storage for tools. Double sided grape stakes, pilferage resistant wheels, and a brick barrel barbecue add practical charm. A recessed water valve section allows quick yard watering from a single twist. An electric train wall panel and trimmed nail keg stools provide seating while a near garage area hosts dancing and merriment on mild nights.
Lantana remains a favored decor plant across California due to vivid flower colors and glossy forest green foliage. Trailing varieties serve as ground covers and bank or foreground plants, while camera varieties reach three feet and can be trained as specimen shrubs. Five radiant varieties include Christine pink, Dwarf Pink, Dwarf White, Dwarf Yellow, and Goldrush saffron yellow. Lantanas require sun and moderate watering. heavy pruning in winter and spring thinning boost bloom and growth habit.
Charles Ferry explains dahlias can be grown from green cuttings, rooting in moist medium then potted before planting. Cuttings require minimal depth, early blooms come from green plants, and care includes leaf mold frames, proper watering, and staking. Perry notes 40 cuttings from one clump, advises careful pruning, and a nitrogen-free later feed with a potassium rich fertilizer for color and stems.
About one third of the country is forested, totaling around 640 million acres classified as commercial. The Douglas fir region in western Oregon and Washington, at 26 million acres, yields one third of softwood lumber and much of salt pine and cedar shingles and three and a half million tons of pulp and paper.
West Crest Lumbermen's Association reports tests on the Octagon hesite in Washington DC, constructed 140 years ago, show the timbers remain as strong as when installed. The finding notes the enduring durability of historic timber.
Carl Angell writes of a garden filled with strong fragrant plants from citrus trees flowering to scented geraniums. He notes nearby yards add to the perfume, with rosemary sage and oregano contributing in the evenings as he brushes scented geraniums to release their aroma.
The average American uses twice as much lumber as a Russian, four times as much as an Englishman, and six times as much as a Frenchman. In the U S, Douglas fir dominates timber use, mainly in western Oregon and Washington, prized for strength and grain.
A reader reflects on how planting for scent yields unexpected bonuses. The joy of gardening lies in evolving atmospheres and the evolving beauty each visit offers, with fragrance enhancing the hobby beyond initial plans.
The reader is invited to buy African violets from today’s Want Ads. The line hints at a playful verse referencing thriving blooms and ready purchases.
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