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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1961
Page
7
The article urges planning shrub pruning as a purposeful garden task. It discusses the need to end pruning with clear aims, especially when choosing large plants for compact spaces, and notes the upcoming sunny weekend as a signal to begin. Ed Zukauckas offers horticultural guidance.
Elite Cushion plants promise light bronze mounds of blooms but require careful trimming to avoid a ragged look. Gardeners can reshape growth, as Photinia shows, by removing lower leaves and branches to expose stems. Hedge pruning should wait until just before new growth begins to avoid long-lived stubs.
Mrs H H Selke led a discussion on winter care for roses at the Lubbock Rose Society meeting at Garffen Arts Center. Officers elected for two years included Mrs Walter Herrin president and Mrs E B Allen third vice president.
Rate hike discussion notes that a decrease in accident frequency could offset higher premiums with full effects to be known by mid 1962. Separate gardening column offers tips on cyclamen care, air circulation to prevent mildew, pruning guidance for Nandena and Madonia shrubs, and advice on avoiding overgrowth and wind damage.
Mrs Bill Murfee was named president at the Tuesday Spade and Hoe Garden Club gathering at the Garden Arts Center. Officers include Mrs Carroll Anderson and Mrs Kermit Andrews as hosts with Mrs Wayne Townsend vice president and other posts filled by Mrs M M Dixon secretary Mrs Jim Carpenter treasurer Mrs D L Beron historian Mrs Carl Jones parliamentarian and Mrs Helen Penny reporter. Sixteen members and guest Mrs Pink L Parrish attended. Flower displays titled Still and Quiet Red White and Blue and America the Beautiful were shown by members. The next meeting is 9 30 am February 7 at the Center with a program on Cold Frames and Cuttings by Mrs Oleu Crump. Flower show planning notes mention Elite Cushion flowering late September into October and flower judging exams set for April at Municipal Garden Arts Center.
In a long planning meeting, the commission approved two large office project sites in southeast Lubbock for renewals but rejected a single 2200-block rezoning request to R3. The panel also endorsed R2 duplex zoning for a 50th Street area while warning against overexpansion of office use. Fifteen subdivision plats were approved, with most subject to conditions, and one was denied for spot zoning concerns.
Bank Hikes good many businesses including oil and construction have been going through increased deposits. Odessa reports a new high of 67 844 244 while Abilene sets an all time record of 105 594 985. Wagging factors include cotton and sorghum yields and expenditures at Dyess Air Force Base along with oil activity. Deposits in Austin Amarillo Midland and Wichita Falls show year over year gains with county totals rising to new highs.
Nepthytis is described as a vining green plant suited for yellow and green tones. It can grow in water or as a bog plant in terrariums, with possible rooting in a jar of water. The plant tolerates low light but thrives in brighter conditions and responds to careful watering and moss-rich soil.
Lubbock junior garden club met Thursday at 4507 20th Street in the home of Mrs. Jack Markham. Mrs. S W Brunson led the business session with a Christians project report by Mrs. Richard Richards. Officers elected include Mrs. J M Elliott president and Mrs. Markham vice president.
Keep poinsettias in a sunny place away from drafts and keep soil moist. As leaves and blooms drop during dormancy, withhold water and move to a cool dry spot until early spring. In spring, cut stems to six inches, water again, and the plant will resume growth.
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