Poinsettia Toxicity Debunked by Ohio State Study
The Society of American Florists and Ohio State University researchers conclude poinsettias are not poisonous. Robert P Stone and W J Collins found high doses caused no mortality or toxicity in rats, despite long standing fears. The article notes the plant’s history, care tips, and reflowering guidance for winter use.
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Hawaii
Society of American Florists
Floriculture
National Trade Association
Ohio State University
Robert P Stone
W.J. Collins
Entomology
Joel R. Poinsett
Mexico
United States
Christmas Tree Buying Tips From Local Nurseries
Local nurseries report Christmas trees arriving now with more expected in the next days. Shoppers can gauge freshness by checking foliage, shaking the tree, and noting brown needles indicating drying.
Christmas Trees and Peanut Rundown Note
Practical tips on selecting fresh Christmas trees including White Fir Scotch and Pinyon Pines Balsam and Colorado Spruce care cutting watering and fire safety. Also brief on 1977 winter wheat crop and peanut history from LSU with origins and Civil War commercial value.
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Nevada
Nevada Nurseryman Association elects 1977 officers
The Nevada Nurseryman Association held its general meeting on December 1 at the ST and P Building. Officers for 1977 are Larry Kremenak president from Botanical Industries Dick Young vice president from Desert Nursery and Susie Hadland secretary treasurer from Hadland Nursery. New board members include Rick Hadland Joe Gusk and Tom Chatterton. The second annual Christmas party is set for December 18 at Larrys Old Ranch. For membership information call 876 3141.
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Nevada Nurseryman 5 Association
St&p
Larry Kremenak
Botanical Industries
Dick Young
Desert Nursery
Susie Hadland
Hadland Nursery
Dee
Larry
Call
New Officers Elected by Dirt Dobbers Garden Club
The Dirt Dobbers Garden Club held its regular meeting at the Garden Club Center with officers for 1976 1977 appointed by Lorenzi Park chairmen. Aggie Roberts led committees on projects, horticulture and publicity while Ellen Pinkerton won the beautification award. Members plant seasonal displays for City Hall Inner Plaza.
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Dirt Dobbers Garden Club
Garden Club Center
Lorenzi Park
Ellen Pinkerton
Arbur Day
Marge Bandle
Aggie Roberts
Dorothy Hoff
Ann MacMillan
National Council
Ira Warner
Mary Jane Stevens
Larene Secrist
City Hall
Ellie Wacker
Garden Club posts Christmas party in Las Vegas area
The Las Vegas House Plant Society invites members to a Christmas party on Monday December 13 at noon. The Garden Club Center at Lorenzi Park 3333 West Washington Ave hosts gifts exchange and members are urged to attend. For information call 878 9330.
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Las Vegas
Ington Ave
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Joe
Gusk
Guskie Tree Services
Tom Chatterton
Boulder Highway Nursery
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House Plant Society
LAS Vegas Sun
Versiellen
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Finial Edition
Dragas
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Wayne Newton
Great Games
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