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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
11
Mr Fix reviews sprinklers for lawn types and outlines options including circular, square, oscillating, stationary, and rotating arms. He warns about uneven coverage, debris clogs, and care such as draining before storage, with tips on adjusting pattern and avoiding over or under watering.
New County Agent James J McKeehen suggests instant color in the garden through foliage plants and started annuals. Coleus flowering kale cannas and perilla provide rapid color with added blooms for new homes or young plantings. Also blooming annuals like pelargoniums dwarf marigolds pansies geraniums phlox and verbena suit early color.
Mc Keehen urges readers to purchase plants promptly to ensure a good selection for garden beds, in containers, or pots brightening a patio. The note stresses acting quickly to secure preferred varieties and colors.
Lawn mower operators in the United States suffer about 73 000 accidents yearly with rotary mowers causing a majority of injuries. A two year survey found 737 injuries and 1 in 7 accidents causing permanent disability. Safety tips urge inspection, knife checks, enclosure, no bystanders, eye protection, proper grounding for electric units, and guarding all moving parts.
County Agent James J. McKeehen promotes fast growing annual vines for shade and privacy around carports patios and outbuildings. Vines such as gourds morning glory balloon vine scarlet runner bean and moon flowers offer rapid cover and decorative appeal, with planting windows from May to mid July and soil fertility guiding growth.
County Agent James J. McKechen outlines protection methods for cutworms. Wrap plant stems with old magazine paper four inches wide to protect two inches underground and two inches above ground for small plantings. For established plants dust the soil with 5 percent DDT or chlordane. Commercial growers may spray fields 3 to 10 days before planting after plowing and leveling, avoiding cultivation for three days. Use 3 pounds of 50 percent DDT WP or 3 quarts of 25 percent DDT emulsion per acre. Poison bran bait is effective but hard to prepare. Cutworms overwinter as partially mature worms and feed at night, often cutting plants at ground level.
AP News outlines a new weather resistant animal repellent for forest nurseries fruit trees and ornamental plants to guard against rabbits meadow mice and deer. It notes a magnesium ammonium phosphate fertilizer for bare root seedlings and reports industry trends including nursery sales and rose plant demand. it also gives practical tips like tin foil wrapping to protect young trunks and lawn feeding guidance.
Moles feed on earthworms grubs and soil insects using shallow runways beneath the soil surface. They rarely emerge above ground making control difficult. County Agent James J McKee notes males are often beneficial since they destroy pests, and trapping or killing is advised only if crops are damaged.
The piece weighs the pros and cons of converting old barns into livable getaways. It covers costs, wiring, water, roofs, windows, beams, and access, stressing questions on value, upkeep, location, and practicality for weekend use. It cautions about rotting timbers, heat, and accessibility.
Jellied fingers advise applying petroleum jelly to hands before painting to prevent paint spills from sticking. Instructions suggest this method keeps hands clean and eases cleanup after work.
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