Tropicana Rose Named 1963 Rose of the Year
The 1963 Rose of the Year is Tropicana a new hybrid tea by Matthias Tantau. Chosen by a panel of 10 000 home gardeners Tropicana follows the All America Rose for 1963 and exceeds forebears in vigor hardiness and color. The plant grows 3 to 6 feet with abundant long stemmed blooms and a spicy fragrance adaptable from Minnesota to Florida.
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Mathias Tantau
America
Minnesota
New ‘York
Maine
California
Texas
Florida
Tropicana Is Choice Of Home Gardeners
Home gardeners in 1963 favor Tropicana as their role of the year choice. The selection highlights a fruit and juice brand featuring bright visuals and practical uses in kitchen gardens.
California landscaping ideas adaptable on the South Plains
Horticulturist Ed Zukauckas notes California front yard patterns can be adapted to South Plains climates. He discusses diagonal walk layouts, bed areas with evergreen ground covers, textured concrete patterns, and edging. He highlights ground covers like Cerastium English ivy glauca grass and strawberries for year round interest and suggests study of suitable materials and maintenance.
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South Plains
California
Lubbock
Spade and Hoe Garden Club Reelects 1962 Officers
The Spade and Hoe Garden Club re elected its 1962 officers at a noon meeting held at Mrs Wayne Townsend home 4426 33rd Street. Officers include President Mrs Triston Rasco Vice President D L Bevan Secretary Helen Penney Treasurer John Dea Historian J A Pendley Parliamentarian Dixon Wagnon Reporter J C Rickman. A committee led by Mrs Paul Schwedler plans a shade tree planting at The School for Trainables with members Mrs Pendley and Mrs Morris Clinton. Flower arrangements were contributed by Mrs Schwedler and Mrs William Murfee. A program on Color and Container was presented by Mrs Wagnon. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Don C Austin and Mrs Kermit Andrews. Next meeting set for 9 30 a m February 12 at Municipal Garden Art Center.
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Spade and Hoe Garden Club
Wayne Townsend
33Rd St
Mmes
Triston Rasco
D. L. Bevan
Helen Penney
John Dea
J. A. Pendley
Dixon Wagnon
J. C. Rickman
Paul Swedler
School For Trainables
Pendley
Morris Clinton
Schwedler
William Murfee
Wagnon
Don C. Austin
Kermit Andrews
Municipal Garden Art Center
Mrs H B Bryan Heads Lubbock Garden Club
Mrs. H B Bryan was elected president of the Lubbock Junior Garden Club at a recent meeting in the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Officers include Mrs. Clem Beverie vice president Mrs. G G Porter secretary and Mrs. Donald Davis treasurer. The group heard a report on the Christmas project and nominated officers. Nat Williams spoke on Naturalistic Plantings with slides of Lubbock homes and gardens. Husbands are invited to a February 7 dinner at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse.
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H. B. Bryan
Lubbock
Jack Markham
Clem Beverie
G. G. Porter
Donald Davis
J. H. Brock
Jimmie Kerr
Charles Still
Nat Williams
J. D. Jenkins
J. M. Elliott
Using Space Topic for Garden Club Meeting
Bud To Blossom Garden Club met at Municipal Garden Arts Center for a program Using Space Wisely. Tom Scarborough presented slides on landscape ideas while Mrs Vernon Keesee spoke on horticulture. Officers elected included Mrs C L Hoffman president and Mrs Warren Poole first vice president. Two new members were introduced and a guest attended. The next meeting is set for 3 p.m. February 7 at the Center.
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K. N. Clapp
Estes Day
C. W. Fields
National Officer To Attend Lubbock Garden Club Meet
The Lubbock Men's Garden Club meets Wednesday January 16 at 7 p.m. at the Ming Tree Restaurant with George Spader, national executive secretary of the Men's Garden Clubs of America, as guest. Members invited to attend and reserve via George Long, Ed Jarman, or George Samson.
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Lubbock
George Long
Ed Jarman
George Samson
E. Z
Chives Offer Fresh Winter Harvest From Indoor Plants
Home gardeners can still harvest chives in January from indoor plants. Plant many containers for a continuous top harvest before regrowth. Small pots suit window sills and can move to the garden when warm, with enduring perennial plants likely to bloom again each year.
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Leslie Blackburn
Gene Blackburn
64Th St
Junior Buds Garden Club Meeting At Municipal Garden Arts Center
Junior Buds Garden Club met Monday afternoon at Municipal Garden Arts Center. Mrs. Warren Poole and Mrs. A. J. Malouf hosted. Paula Patton presented a program on paper flowers.
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Junior Buds Garden Club
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Warren Poole
A. J. Malouf
Paula Patton
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ICEAS
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Spade and Hoe Officers
Wolfe Nursery
Wolfe
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Cypress Ready
Peonies
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Fier
Buddy
Orlando
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