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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
8
In City greenhouse culture notes, Bennett discusses Cattleya and related orchids for year round vitality. Temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees with 50 to 80 percent humidity suit blooms. inexpensive flowering orchids can cost 5 to 10 dollars, with higher prices for select productive plants.
The article discusses causes of a plane crash related to crew drinking and investigates factors like greenhouse construction and electricity bills. It notes climate variations such as winter and summer temperatures and describes how heating and roofing materials influence heat buildup in homes.
A vintage gardening column advises starting fertilizer now for new plantings and established blooms, recommending balanced mixes or a 10-53 formula for grass, and outlines rates for chrysanthemums and orchids. It warns against stem burn near the plant and stresses thorough watering, plus guidance on greenhouse setup and orchid care.
A mixed guide advises on rose feeding timing and amounts with a third feeding in September for rose beds south of the Mason-Dixon line. It explains applying rose food near plant bases, and doubling feedings if certain non soil amendments were used. Also covered are sprinkler types from single-arm oscillating to revolving-arm systems and their coverage patterns, plus tips on air circulation and pruning for healthy growth.
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