Dutch Elm disease threat in West Texas elm trees
A survey by Dr. Bob Berry and M W Meisch finds the smaller European elm bark beetle widespread in North and West Texas and the Dutch Elm disease risk near Oklahoma. Beetles breed in dead wood and feed on living elms. control relies on insecticide treatments and destroying breeding sites. Disease resistant elms are recommended for affected areas.
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Bob Berry
Lubbock
M. W. Meisch
College Station
Texas
Midland 7
Berry
Lasbbock
South Plains
Meixch
Potter
Hutchinson
Gray, Wheeler
Collingsworth
Wilbarger
el Paso
Midlands
Oklahoma City
Meisch
Oklahoma
Christine Buisman
Iris Society Garden Set to Bloom This Month at Arboretum
South Plains Iris Society, sponsor of the iris garden at Lubbock Municipal Arboretum near the N Chyee Park swimming pool, reports over 575 plants established. About 31 Dykes medal winners are in the area along with 100 Danfordias and other iris varieties. The first society meeting is Feb 22 at 7 20 p.m. at the Garden Arts Center with secretary Mrs Grady Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Zukauckas
Tech
South Plains Iris Society
Lubbock Municipal Arboretum
Thee N Chyee Park
Alegiance
Garden Arts Center
Grady Knight
Ith St
Gardeners Guide for South Plains Published by Club
The Lubbock Garden Club released a booklet titled Gardening By the Month for the South Plains. Available at the Municipal Garden Arts Center, proceeds aid Arboretum development. Compiled by Mrs. C. R. Badgett Sr. and Mrs. Lester Bacchus.
Beautiful Designs in Driftwood at Green Bud Garden Club
Mrs Herchman spoke on Beautiful Designs in Driftwood at the Green Bud Garden Club meeting in Municipal Garden Arts Center on January 8. Mrs Beaty Howard presided and hostesses were Mrs George Morris and Mrs Allen White. New officers were elected: Alex Miller president Kenneth James first vice president Robert D Whipple second vice president Herchman secretary Frank Farnsworth treasurer and Bill A. New members included Mrs James Bowman. Nineteen members and a guest attended. The next meeting is set for 10 30 a.m. February 12 at the Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Herchman
Driftwood
Green Bud Garden Club
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Beaty Howard
George Morris
Allen White
Mmes
Alex Miller
Kenneth James
Robert D. Whipple
Herchman
Frank Farnsworth
Bill
James Bowman
La Fleur Garden Club Sets Election
La Fleur Garden Club met Thursday morning in the Municipal Garden Arts Center with Mrs. Alvin Griffin presiding. Mrs. C. I. Green presented the nominating report. Officers will be elected at 9 30 a m Feb 11 at the Center. Mrs. Harold Kelly introduced Mrs. Wallace Wardroup who reviewed Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. Mrs. Earl Ince and Mrs. Lewis Inwin hosted a coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fleur Garden Club
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Alvin Griffin
C. I. Green
Harold Kelly
Wallace Wardroup
Rachel Carson
Earl Ince
Lewis Inwin
Air Force trainees from Lubbock area listed
Two Lubbock men Terry N. Drury and Leland M. Wynne completed basic training at Lackland AFB and are headed to technical courses at Amarillo AFB and Gunter AFB. Also Airman Melvin W. Seiber and Airman Glenn A. Todd graduated from Sheppard AFB training and are assigned to Shaw AFB and Hill AFB respectively. Plus a brief note on snow damaging shrubs and trees on the Plains.
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Lubbock
U.S. Air Force
Lackland Afb
San Antonio
Terry N. Drury
Leland M. Wynne
Drury
Vernon W. Drury
N. Uvalde
Amarillo Afb
Lubbock High School
Wynne
Lucian
I. C. Melvin W. Seiber
L. T. Seiber
Muleshoe
Sheppard Afb
Wichita Falls
Seiber
Tactical Air Command Wing
Shaw Afb
S.C
Munday, Tex
Lynda
Lloyd Dotson
Spring, Tex
Glenn A. Todd
R. W. Todd
Star Route B
Hobbs
N.M
US Air Force
Todd
Air Force Logistics Command
Hill Afb
Utah
Hobbs High School
Green Thumb Garden Club Elects Officers
Mrs. Houston Sweatt was elected president of Green Thumb Garden Club at the Municipal Garden Arts Center on Thursday. Mrs. Jack Goulding became vice president and Mrs. Weldon Adams secretary. Elliott was treasurer, Stutzman reporter, and Mrs. John Hickerson parliamentarian. Plans for a February house and garden sale were discussed. Hostesses included Mrs. Warren Dulin and Mrs. L. B. Scott. a flower show school talk was given by Mrs. Harold Banks. A new member, Mrs. Willard Brown, was introduced.
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Houston Sweatt
Green Thumb Garden Club
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Jack Goulding
Weldon Adams
Elliott
Stutzman
John Hickerson
Warren Dulin
L. B. Scott
Sweatt
Harold Banks
Willard B. Brown
Exchange Garden Club Holds AllDay Meet
Mrs. Harold Farmer hosted an all day Exchange Garden Club meeting at 5110 Ave IR. Supplies for the American Cancer Society gift closet were donated. Farmer was elected interim treasurer and Loyd Hilton joined as a new member. Luncheon served to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Farmer
Ave | IR
Exchange Garden Club
American Cancer Society
Farmer
Loyd Hilton
Anton Person
George Grimm
John Schmidt
Larry Edens
37500 GOAL Sale Set At Center Feb 25 27
The annual house and garden sale to raise 7500 for arboreum plantings will be Feb 25 through 27 at Municipal Garden Arts Center. Participating groups include garden clubs and the Lubbock Art Assn. Items donated include used furniture, carpeting, toys, clothing, gardening gear, and regional paintings, antiques, books, jewelry, and ceramics. Contributions welcomed to Mrs. E. E. Booker 4111 College Ave.
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Franz F. Krawanek
Texas Tech
36Th St
F. E. Booker
College
M. J. Meador
59Th St
Lubbock
Arboreum
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Lubbock Art Assn
E. E. Booker
College Ave
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