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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
9
A horticulturist notes prolonged heat has stressed many garden crops over six weeks to two months. Mildew is limited, grapes should be sweet, melons and cucumbers remain vigorous, while some plants slow or peak and need cleanup. Transplant iris, trim shrubs, and sow perennials as gardeners prepare for the upcoming peak season.
Agricultural note explains disbudding to enlarge blooms in dahlias and roses. Success depends on variety and development stage of the tip bud and neighboring axillary buds. The guide warns against removing the wrong buds and suggests careful timing and clean removal for better show material.
Arizona research highlights Bermuda strains with low mite infestation including cynadon magennsii Everglades and Tifway. While promising for lawns, these grasses are not durable high traffic varieties and performance under South Plains conditions is uncertain. Texas Tech offers no increase blocks and few commercial sources exist locally.
The fifth annual South Plains Professional Photographers exhibit opens Monday at Monterey Center in the GE: Reddy Room and runs to August 29. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Displays feature color and black and white prints in four divisions: portraits, commercial, industrial, and pictorial. The exhibit coincides with the 1963 National Loan.
International Holland Bulb Selections announce this year's winners nine tulips one hyacinth and one daffodil with names such as Triumph Blizzard Matador Harmony Parrot and Green Island. The list covers various bloom times colors and stem traits from the Keukenhof garden in Lisse Netherlands.
A simple craft describes making hurricane lamps from a glass chimney a tin pie plate and a foam flower holder. Place a candle in the foam center cover with the chimney set on the plate and arrange pompons and fern to finish the display.
Reese Air Force Base gains a boost to its Air Force Aid Society campaign as Mrs. James O. Gassman presents $600 to Col. Dudley E. Faver. The Reese Thrift Shop, run by the Reese Officers Wives and NCO Wives Clubs, aids base personnel with sales proceeds and charitable donations. The society offers loans and grants to air force personnel in emergencies.
Beachcomber Room scene hosts a dinner party premiere of The Bells. Gene Taylor earns best actor from the special Academe. Miss Janie Stalnaker named best actress of 1964. Runners up include Sally Cressner, Sandy Woodward for actress honors and Don Chapman, Bill Munn for actor honors.
The readable fragment mentions leaves and timing in months, suggesting a study of plant development. Details are sparse and names or dates are unclear, but the text hints at measurements linked to time intervals and growth stages.
The document notes pumps operating 15 to 16 hours daily as water availability falls. It mentions using water in homes during summer and prioritizing irrigation. Records indicate annual water level drops and plans by Reese to buy water for Lubbock upon completion of the Indian River project.
Readable pieces describe old fashioned hanging baskets revived by homemakers. From porches to bird cages, gardeners fill baskets with trailing vines and bright geraniums to create a decorator look.
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