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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
5
The Strand Theatre announces showings on Wednesday the 1st and Thursday the 2nd. Patrons are invited to attend both performances at the venue, with seating arrangements and times to be posted at the box office.
Discussion on Aquiligea hybrids and herbaceous plants for gardens. Notes on soil, watering, and maintenance. highlights include Pentatemon, Faster Daisy, Campanilas, Spireas, Cannas, Lily of the valley, and tomato bed prep. Advises good soil, ample water, frame protection, and avoiding drawn plants for robust displays.
The article discusses pest control in vegetable gardens with arsenate of lead to combat caterpillars on cabbages and beans, urging early spraying at the first signs of pests. It also extols hardy perennial plants like Golden Glow Penstemon and Shasta Daisy, noting their long greenery and flowers with little care, and mentions Lavender Shower and other lavender varieties as appealing garden features.
Advice on sowing broad beans lettuce and spring onions, with notes on timing and care. Mentions lavender patience with Thalictrum seeds and preparation for winter, plus perennial plant suggestions and general garden maintenance.
Read in old gardening notes how to use common materials to boost plant health and blooms. Soot with cow manure made into liquid fertilizer can serve as top dressing and soil insecticide, while lime and regular dusting protect against pests and fungi.
A garbled notice addresses loyal customers of Bon Accord Dairy. It mentions continued support and appreciation for patronage, referencing existing relationships and a request for ongoing confidence and fidelity amid unclear details.
The notice outlines dates for an annual garden competition with prize amounts and special prizes. It also lists church services at Saint John parish with Rev Trevor Succoles and Rev Frank Weston, noting new electric bells and choir music, plus Sunday school and kindergarten sessions.
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