September is ideal for lily transplants on the South Plains
A reader asks about caring for tiger lilies as bulbs prepare for new growth. The piece discusses timing for division and transplant, noting September to early October as near-ideal on the South Plains, and warns against drying out bulbs or overuse of chemical fertilizers. Geraniums and garden club events are also mentioned with a note on an Ida Lon Garden Club cookout and upcoming garden tours in Clovis.
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FED Zukauckas Tech Vortlenlturtet
South Plains
Idalon Garden Club
J. Turner
Clovis
Nom
Report House Plants During Late August
New York UPI notes late August is good for repotting house plants that were outdoors. Plants grow quickly so use pots at least one inch larger than the original containers and repot a month before bringing them indoors to allow adjustments.
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New York
UPI
Ahzuseses
Fall Pot Plant Soil Conditioning Tips
Gardeners using garden soil in pots risk hard compacted mix due to lacking humus. Build potting soil by equal parts garden soil peat and horticultural vermiculite in a dishpan, adjusting peat and vermiculite for heavy or light soil. Fresh soil needs no fertilizer immediately. follow fertilizer labels carefully and do not exceed recommended amounts.
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Thes
Toadstools Pop Out Here After Rains
Reports indicate that recent rains stimulate mushroom and toadstool growth in some areas. Incoming children may touch or ingest these fungi. adults should inspect low ground areas and remove tempting specimens to prevent poisoning risks.
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Toven
West Texas
Central Airlines Seeks Major Route Extensions
Central Airlines asks the Civil Aeronautics Board for extended routes linking Fort Smith Arkansas to Texarkana Shreveport and New Orleans Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Amarillo Oklahoma City Laston Ferail Oklahoma City to Wichita Falls and Midland Odessa. It seeks authority for nonstop Dallas Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Dallas Fort Worth Tulsa with limited stops between New Orleans Tulsa and Oklahoma City Amarillo. It also requests elimination of services by Braniff Airways and Continental Airlines at Wichita Falls and Braniff at Shreveport.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Texarkana
Shreveport
New Orleans
Dallas-Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Lasston Ferail
Okhi
Midland-Odessa
Central
Dalhe Fort Worth
Tulsa
Braniff Airways
Continental Airlines
Braniff
Gardens Should Be Winterized For Cold Weather
With winter approaching, home gardeners should begin winterizing steps to reduce damage. Recommended actions include thinning trees to prevent breakage, covering large cuts, cleaning and storing pots, cleaning tools, and sealing insecticide containers. Store fertilizer away from damp areas and dry bulbs after frost to prevent rot.
Iris Program Highlights Prolific Seedling Peach Trees
Dr Clarence Denman of Fort Worth presented a program for the South Plains Iris Society in the Municipal Garden Arts Center. He described hybridized seedling iris and discussed parentages and cultivation, noting a peach seedling tree yielding substantial fruit and blooms from spring to fall.
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Clarence PL Denman
Forth Worth
South Plains Tris Society
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Denman
Arlington State College
Fort
Texas
Garden Clubs Honor Mrs Powers At Lubbock Flower Show
The Lubbock Council of Garden Clubs plans a tribute to Mrs Heles Powers, a founder of the Garden and Arts Center, at the Panhandle South Plains Fair flower show. Members discuss Chrysanthemum Colorama patrols and fundraising for arboretum work, with events at local homes and sponsorships by community gardens.
Cause Of Death In Peach Tree Sought
Partial text reports a tree related death inquiry and mentions a peach tree, state services, and a search for the cause of death. The readable fragments reference a person connected to peach trees and an investigation by state resources.
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Idalon Club
el Ray Builders
Erskin
North Ave
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PUPPY
Lane
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Airlines
Washington Cap
Central Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
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Sweet Afton
Men Hill
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Allen
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Welliam Duwi
OLSO
Powers
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Earien Club
Hah Bock
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Count Wall
Neal
Mies
Janes Spears
Mars
Siemels
Tom Mei
Jaden
Ares Center
Garden Council
Thorsin
Mao
Hitler
Ares
Pater Peasy
Eliaegnus Pungens
Cypress
Smutorass
Killer
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Widtow
Fay
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Holland Gardens
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Teisagii
Wales
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