World Provides Botanical Beauty
A tour of South Coast Botanic Gardens highlights a global menagerie of plants. Agapanthus africanus and St Marys Magnolia inspire starter choices while Dawn Redwood and royal red leaved peach showcase longevity and fruit abundance. Vines, desert xerophytes, and iconic species like Jacaranda and Century Plant round out a vibrant display of world flora.
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St. Mary’s
St. Marys’s
South Coast Botanic Gardens
Rolling Hills
China
South-West
Asia
Baja California
Persia
Short 2-Foot Sweet Pea Row Highlights Garden Limits
A two foot long sweet pea planting near a small rented house in a poor neighborhood contrasts with taller six plant rows. The article notes soil enrichment, proper staking, and post bloom pruning for better next year, plus dahlia care and cut flower handling tips.
Paramount Fuchsia Society marks 17th anniversary event
The Paramount branch of the California National Fuchsia Society hosts a 6 30 p m pot luck dinner at 14410 Paramount Blvd with visitors welcome. The Southern California Dahlia Society holds its 10th annual dahlia show August 30 and 31 at John Sims Park Auditorium Bellflower. Exhibitors from across the state compete in display categories with hours 2 8 p m on Aug 30 and 11 a m 6 p m on Aug 31. The Los Altos Garden Club begins its season September 3 at 12 30 p m at St John’s Community Presbyterian Church 2345 Ximeno Ave Long Beach.
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Paramount
California National Fuchsia Society
Paramount Blvd
Southern California Dahlia Society
S. Clark Ave
Bellflower
John Simm
Los Altos Garden Club
St. John's Community Presbyterian Church
Ximeno Ave
Long Beach
Key Garden Pests Declared Controllable by Sprays
Entomologists identify a handful of pests that cause most garden damage in the Long Beach area. Aphids mealy bugs two spotted spider mites and tent caterpillars are discussed with spray guidance. A Geigy manual with an insect control chart is available from Geigy Agricultural Chemical Division.
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Geigy
Geigy Agricultural Chemical Division
Sawmill Rover Road
Ardsley
New York
Hibiscus Buds Drop Early Then Bloom With Deep Watering
Garden question and answer column explains that young hibiscus often shed buds in their first years while older plants shed buds in spring but bloom as heat arrives. The fix noted is ensuring deep, thorough watering to avoid dryness in the root zone.
Do It Now Divide and Replant Naked Lilies
Do It Now: dig up and divide finished blooming Brunsvigia bulbs, replant within half inch of tops after mixing organics and bone meal. Hose shrubs and trees with a sharp stream to wash leaves and dislodge decaying foliage to discourage pests.
Newspaper Boy Son Builds Responsibility and Business Aptitude
A father praises his son Kirschner and notes that Kevin’s paper route develops responsibility and maturity. He claims the job offers valuable business training for his future endeavors and highlights benefits observed by those involved with youth and adults.
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Kirschner
Kevin
Gsad
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Henry S. Noerdlinger and
Donald P. Woolley
Cape
South Africa
Niagara Falls
Tibet
Brazil
Chile
South Coast
Americas
Africa
California
Catiaiaialitieeennetes Gardening
By Joe Littlefield
United States
Leber
Ymclane
U.P
Carbo
Hawaiian Gardens
SAN Gabriel Fry
Sun
Lea
McLanes Ave
Tatas auGil
Briggs and Stratton
Dacclane
Rosecrans
Bankamericard
Independent, Press-Telegram
Pine Ave
Calif
East 7Th Street
A. — Johnsons Water and
Atlantic Ave
Compton
Kitanos
E. Spring ST
Pensos
Mayflower Nursery
Lakewood
Daniel Kirschner
la Mirada
Beys
Hes
Mr. Kirschner
Pr-Cie
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