Not Too Late to Plant Chrysanthemums on the South Plains
Tech horticulturist urges fall plantings of chrysanthemums on the South Plains. With cooler nights and steady weather, gardeners can still establish varieties like Ostost King’s Ransom and Christopher Columbus for late summer and fall blooms. Proper pinching, watering, and staking promote compact plants and prevent weedier growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Zukaucka
Lubbock
Tech Horticulturist
Tech
South Plains
Tews
Christopher Columbus
Rome
High quality Zoysia grass thrives in hot sunny locations
An obscure note discusses Zoysia grass tending in heat and sun, mentioning planting timing and care. It references the suitability of warm climates and recommends fertilization strategies while noting variability in local conditions and maintenance needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoysia
Hydrangeas Thrive in Michigan Peat Bedding Tips
Local gardener Tipton demonstrates hydrangeas and begonias thriving in highly acidic Michigan peat and garden soil. He notes raised beds with peat and garden soil provide ideal moisture and shade, with watering every two weeks supporting strong growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Tipton
South Plains
Pont
Control Ants At Their Nests
A brief note describes ant control at nest sites with emphasis on preventing infestation and maintaining cleanliness around affected areas. It mentions sealing holes and using preventive measures to keep ants from spreading. The text references bees nearby and notes potential costs and challenges in treatment.
Idalou Flower Show Judges Meet Amid Storm Damage
Readable portions note judges convene in Idalou to assess flower show plans as storm remnants cause damage. Fragments reference wind and hail injuring trees and branches, with concerns about tree strength and pruning needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Plas
Snails Signal Need for Garden Cleanup
Kent Wade Carlisle, a Texas Tech engineering student, has won a $400 scholarship for the 1962 63 school year. The award aims to aid students in fields allied to the petroleum industry and requires a debris free garden area and proper snail bait use. Carlisle was born in Bowie and later attended Midland schools graduating in 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Wade Carlisle
Texas Tech
Socony Mobil Oil, Co
Lim School
Bowie
Carlisle
Midland
Mrs. Cutt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phant de
Kas
Earl Aronson
Washington
Snc
Siriba
Dante
Ules Preparovsia
Calor
Ry Luther Rotty
Paul Tiptons
Paul Tipton
Assel Pe
Arden
Perwinkle
Ageratum
Coleus
Soz
PINK
Harvest Giants
Holden-Dodaon Nursery
Esale
Olen Crump
Lumber Company
Gariptaan
Golden Slippers
J. S. Armstrong
Lavender Girl
Queen Elizabeth
My Fair Lady
Helen Traubel
Vogue
Pinnccchio
K. T. Marshall
Ll Time
E.W. Perkins
K. A
Victoria Gulden
Charm the Doctor Picture
Sover Therese Etoile DeHolland
Edit. McFarland
Elsie Poulson
Charlotte Armsir
Wolfe
Bermuda
Caladiums
PEN Sunday
Atea Charch
Iris
34Th Street
Fungacides
Simpson
Feryi Lome
Dieldrin
Bird Baths
California
Cmpson
Wrery
Sloeks Eas Ave
the Plains
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!