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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
10
Texas A&M University notes zinnias are popular annuals for color. Seeds sprout in 6 to 8 weeks, with diverse types from Cupid to Giant Double. Plant in warm sun, keep soil moist until emergence, then drier for bushy growth. They tolerate cutting for bouquets and last five to six days.
Green foliage plants for fall offer a fresh start for any room and scale. Beginners can start with small cacti or succulents in 3 or 4 inch pots or opt for a large philodendron in a 14 inch pot. Large specimen plants in matched clay containers add color and life to living rooms, kitchens, baths, and bedrooms. Starting big reduces trim and maintenance while providing two years or more of healthy growth with proper care.
This gardening note advises alternating moisture and dryness for healthy roots, watering deeply rather than surface soaking, and letting soil dry after heavy rain. It warns against nightly shallow watering, recommends deep soaking to match plant height, and suggests iron additives to prevent iron deficiency. It also covers watering with hard or softened water, best times to water, and aeration tips after heavy rain.
A fatty acid spray tested by Dr. Pieter J. C. Kuiper at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station shows protection for peach apple and pear blossoms at 24 degrees. Greenhouse tests with beans indicate reduced desiccation and hemlock seedlings treated before planting survived better during drought. The station cautions that practical value remains to be demonstrated.
August gardening guidance explains using eight and three inch clay pots to propagate plant cuttings. Prepare stems with a clean knife, dip in rooting hormone, place cuttings in vermiculite or sand peat mix, set pots with drainage plugged, water the inner pot, and keep in bright areas at 60 to 75 degrees for best rooting.
The article advises staggered rose trimming to extend bloom into fair season and mentions a Fall Horticultural Festival at Texas Tech on Oct 24-25. It warns of mildew on dahlias, worms on flowers, and suggests iron or acidifying supplements to improve greening before cooler weather. It stresses last minute gardening to enjoy the season.
A two day judges advanced refresher course at Windsor Hotel Abilene will cover horticulture and artistic divisions. Speakers include Dr Rupert Richardson Hardin Simmons University bee specialist Mrs Joseph Hardin Arkansas Gardener editor past president of Decorative Foliages Mrs R H Schmuck Houston landscape design critic and Germanium culture expert Dale Smith Big Spring and Ira Varnedee Jacksonville Florida lecturer on point scoring. The course aims to keep flower show judges certificates current and provide ongoing study.
Weather cooperates as Bermudagrass nears peak growth. Officials urge homeowners to use warm spell for lush late season lawns and to prepare for over winter by mowing less and maintaining newer grass varieties.
French President Charles de Gaulle will be invited to visit Jordan as part of ongoing Paris talks. The invitation signals possible expansion of diplomacy and regional engagement between France and Jordan.
Irregular text fragment outlines a society related note with unclear names and places. The readable portion hints at a local cultural event or bulletin. Readable entities include Iris and Seine with fragmented references to dates and groups.
The Iris Society aims to develop a garden featuring a 100 beat iris collection. Plans describe evolving segments and a showcase horticultural attraction for the Plains, highlighting award winning irises and their performance in local conditions.
A new device or method aims to ease indoor cold by boosting warmth efficiency this fall. It targets comfort, energy use, and user-friendly setup for households seeking simpler heating.
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