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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1963

Page

3

Alleys in General Garden Maintenance Plans

Gardeners in alleys should trim dead growth and remove debris, keep trash controlled, and provide adequate containers. Weeds after rain may be tackled by mowing grass in alleys or using weed killers carefully to avoid damaging shrubs. Cultivating a fence-side strip can host kitchen gardens or flowers while enabling easy watering via a hose through the gate.

ED Zukauckas

Technique Suggested Dahlia Planting Time Extends Through May

South Plains gardeners can still plant dahlias in May to stretch bloom. A pinch back when 6 inches to a foot tall creates four new shoots, then staggered cutbacks keep blooms spread longer. Deep planting six inches and chilling soil may yield large high quality flowers with shorter stakes.

Flower Arranging Discussed At Meet

Lubbock Garden Club at Municipal Garden Arts Center reviewed Design and Depth in Flower Arranging by Cypers with Mrs. Harold Kelly displaying arrangements. Sears Roebuck presented an award with funds to landscaping Milam's Children's Center. a treasury chest sale supported the project during social hour. Mrs. Arch Copeland chaired the social committee.

Harold Kelly Lubbock Garden Club Municipal Garden Arts Center Kelly Sears Roebuck Milam’s Children's Center Arch Copeland

Iris show tips for South Plains event and venue

The note advises feeding and watering German bearded irises to keep them in good condition for the South Plains Iris Society show scheduled May 4 at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center. It mentions care steps and the event date and location.

South Plains Iris Society Municipal Garden and Arts Center E.Z

Chemical golf ball treatment promises longer drives

A Chicago concern markets a chemical used on golf balls that supposedly increases distance by up to 30 percent. The firm says the chemical reduces the dragging effect of electrical particles in the air, improving flight.

Chemical Golf Chicago UPI

Duty Free Liquor Boom Slashes Vacation Wait Times

UPI reports strong growth in duty-free liquor deliveries to U.S. homes and offices as American travelers buy alcohol abroad. An estimated 300 000 to 400 000 gallons were delivered to customers last year, reflecting rising spending by thrifty travelers on overseas trips and business travel.

New York UPI U.S

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