Petunias Upgraded From Old-Time Gardeners To Glamour Varieties
The article describes petunias evolving from large sprawling plants to compact modern varieties. It lists several dwarfs such as .2, Prima Donna, Popcorn, Tango, and Crusader with unique colors and features. It notes Canadian doubles are compact, with expensive seed costing around $100 to $700 per ounce, and mentions Ruffled Giants as a popular large, heavily ruffled type. It also highlights easy cultivation, heat and drought tolerance, and year-round blooming. The piece briefly mentions five finger ferns as a foliage alternative with neat, geometric foliage.
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Tango
Crusader
No more hose trouble with this jolly fellow
An ad describes a wall mounted hose reel that attaches to a wall, winds and drains as it reels, and lies flat when unwound. It can be carried by a handle. Painted in five colors with a white enamel finish. Pattern 427 costs 25c or can be included in the Gardeners' Helpers Packet of five patterns for $1 postpaid from Daily Review Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
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Gardeners’ Helpers
Begonia Demonstration At Southern Alameda Meet
Southern Alameda County branch of the American Begonia Society will host a May 19 meeting at Hayward High School cafeteria at 8 pm. Emcees are Cant and Al Angeli, daily garden page contributors, with demonstrations by branch members skilled in begonia culture. Bob Oliver arranged the program and will report tentative plans for the August begonias show. The public may attend and join the plant table and refreshments.
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Aameda County
Be-gonia ‘Society
Hayward
Cant
al Angeli
The
Daily Review
San Leandro
Bob Oliver
Oliver
Oak Floors On Screeds and Nailing Procedures
A note on installing strip oak over concrete using a mastic method stresses firm nailing at overlaps. When a Strip passes over overlapped screeds it should be nailed securely to both to ensure stability and durability.
Oak Root Fungus Strikes In Former Orchard Areas
Oak Root Fungus threatens orchards and surrounding plantings across California. County officials urge rapid action, detailing symptoms, spread via root contact, and soil sterilization with carbon disulfide. Treatment includes digging out roots, soil leveling, and precise chemical application, with safety cautions and reference to university circulars.
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Golda Cojnlot
Albert M. Foster
Department of Agriculture
Santa Clara County
Foster
California
Uunty Farm
Dorald
E. Bliss
University of Califormia
Berkeley
Cali
Ty Wheeler
Reynolds & Stantfor Co
Calif
St. S. F. B. Calie
Gardener's Checklist for Plants and Garden Care
Garden notes advise tuberous begonias for trans planting and using dust or spray to protect gladiolus from thrips. Recommend acid soil for rhododendrons azaleas and camellias and regular weekly spray for blooming trees. Also highlights a fragrant rose as an ideal Mother's Day gift.
Planter Box Seepage Warns Home Builders
Builders warn that plaster or exterior wall planter boxes must be watertight to prevent seepage damaging wood parts and floors. Copper lining and secure sealing are advised. Exterior coatings on brick walls are insufficient. Oak floors offer easy upkeep after installation.
Spring Garden Show Highlights Design Study Opportunity
The California Spring Garden Show at the Oakland Exposition Building offered garden lovers a chance to study design ideas with emphasis on Asters and Zinnias. The Aster features dark green leaves and blue to pink daisy-like blooms, hardy across states, blooming July to September, valued as a cut flower in borders and arrangements.
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Oakland Exposition Building
Oak Floors Boost Home Resale Value and Natural Garden Themes
Builders note oak floors add resale value and suit changing decor as coverings wear. The garden show features cascading fountains, rainbow colors, naturalistic and Oriental influences, stone and pebble layouts, and water harmony. Plants, birds, and landscape elements blend with rocks to create scenic, nature-inspired spaces.
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Midas
Hardwood floors paired with radiant heating on concrete slabs
Experts say real wood floors laid in mastic work well with radiant heat in slab homes. For best performance, keep boiler water temperature around 115 degrees under normal conditions.
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Bar-Hain Tractor Co
Fearhill
Angeli's Nursery
Ellie Semistan
Reston
MUMS
Sony
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Alana Ra
OH Heyer Aye
Castro ¥ Valley LA
Daily Review Pattern Dept
Bedford Hills
New York
Review Garden Page
LGAL
San Lorenzo
Up Central Lumber Co
Atherton, St. LA
Gardener
the Daily Review
Ron
St. San Leanero
Gar Old Lecarios
Asters and
Zinnias
Bloor
Dichandia
S&h Lylees
Eles Rach
Breen Stamas
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