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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1956
Page
11
Ralph Harrington reports on lawn preferences among nurserymen and homeowners. The piece maps two grass textures fine and coarse, lists Bent, blue and fescue varieties, and explains soil and climate needs. It notes many homeowners prefer fine textures but buy more mixed medium to coarse blends from nurseries.
Aster varieties provide broad uses from shrub Aster fruticosus for hillside and dry beds to Stokes Aster for borders and bouquets. Hardy Aster or Michaelmas Daisy offers dense daisy blooms, blue to red centers, and potential in rock gardens, with sizes from six inches to three feet. Look to nurseryman selections for diverse colors and forms.
DIY aluminum parts for sailboats including chain plates mast steps and cleats are outlined with step by step fabrication tips. The guide also promotes a plant food insecticide mixture from Swift and Company for curb soil pests and soil delivery via lawn and garden applications.
The California Association of Nurserymen sponsors an annual essay contest open to freshmen to juniors in Ornamental Horticulture at Cal State Polytechnic San Luis Obispo San Dimas UC Davis Los Angeles and Fresno State. Prizes include a 100 dollar savings bond bronze plaque and an all expense paid trip to Hobergs California for the top winner. second and third prizes are 25 dollar savings bonds with plaques. Entries receive participation certificates. Judging focuses on originality comprehension sincerity and practicality.
The Daisy tops summer cut flowers as a hardy prolific bloomer with varied blossoms and colors. Shasta varieties like Killen and Margaret Murray are prized for large six inch blooms, longevity, and early blooming. Horace Read, Northland and Transvaal Daisies remain popular, while Marguerite types offer yellow and white blooms. Daisies are generally hardy, disease resistant, and easy to care for.
A gardener’s checklist advises fertilizing rhododendrons azaleas and camellias with acid plant food after blooming. It promotes regular fertilizing for roses and other plants and suggests consulting a nurseryman for local recommendations. It notes that container grown shade trees can be planted and highlights California native drought resistant shrubs for ornamental value.
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