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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1969

Page

11

Double Potting In Decorative Sardinieres

When placing clay-pot ted plants inside decorative sardinieres ensure the outer container is at least an inch wider and taller than the inner pot. Fill the gap with sphagnum and peat moss and keep the environment humid by watering.

Garden shrubs linger in old gardens with fragrance and color

By Joe Littlefield the article notes evergreen privet varieties Ligustrum japonicum L vulgare and wax leaf privet L texan um remain in older homes with minimal care Blooming each spring the privets resemble lilac clusters but without fragrance Other fragrant shrubs include Michilea fuscata Banana Shrub with creamy yellow magnolia like flowers and banana scent Gardenia Veitchii and Mystery varieties offer shade to sun tolerance while Chinese origins and winter hardiness are mentioned The piece invites reader insights on Banana Shrub uses during World War II and highlights the enduring appeal of these landscape plants

China Libby Chase

Garden Clinic Readers Share Kiwi Fruit and Rural Tips

Tehama County experiments at Crain Ranch grow kiwi plants with several hundred specimens. Readers suggest pruning routines for raspberries, lilac options, and frost handling for lawn care, plus guidance on plant nutrition and pest control.

Gail V. Riel Tehama Crain

Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society Christmas Party

The Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society will hold its annual Christmas party and meeting Monday in the Wardlow Road Park Clubhouse at Standbridge Avenue and Wardlow Road. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. The Belmont Heights Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday in Wesley Hall at Third Street and Termino Avenue.

Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society Wardlow Road Park Standbridge Avenue Wardlow Roard Belmont Heights Garden Club Wesley Hall Third Street Termino Avenue

Advent Messages and Messiah Plan in Detroit Church

The first Sunday of Advent marks a season of spiritual preparation and selective shopping in Detroit churches. Handel’s Messiah returns to the Municipal Auditorium tradition, directed by Rolla Alford of First United Methodist, featuring soloists Rosalie Barker and Constance Brewer Hart among others.

Jesus Municipal Auditorium Rolla Alford First United Methodist Long Beach Rosalie Barker Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Constance Brewer Hart

National Council clash looms at Detroit assembly

A militant black churchmen faction plans disruption as the National Council of Churches meets in Detroit seeking to pressure for a black general secretary. Council leadership remains integrated and faces sharp internal debate during the triennial assembly.

National Council of Churches General Assembly Detroit The National Council Council

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