Glads Bring Joy To Gardeners In July August
Gladiolus described as rewarding for cut flowers with bright colors and manageable pests. Notes on growing from corms, planting periods from April to mid May, spacing, mulching, and watering. Details on thrips control, staking, and harvesting, plus the West Texas Gladiolus Society and an All America trial garden program highlighting new selections like Land Landmark.
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ED Zukauckas
Texas
New Mexico
Zukauckas
South Africa
Lubbock
South Plains
West Texas Gladiolus Society
Gladiolus Society
Slide Road
R. E. Paige
Quirt Street
Ares
Marshal Montgomery
Friendship
Regina
Lorelei
Burma
Adam
All America
Leffort
Periwinkle Varieties Confuse West Texas Gardeners
A discussion of Vinca major Vinca minor and Vinca rosea all called Periwinkle in parts of the United States. Vinca major and Vinca rosea are common in West Texas as ground covers though Vinca minor is rare there. Madagascar Periwinkle Vinca rosea thrives in hot dry sun with white pink or lavender flowers heavy bloom lasting through summer into fall.
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United States
West Texas
Texas
Madagascar
Care tips for perennial plants after winter cleanup
The article notes a weekend window to clear trash and dead growth around perennials. It describes two care techniques with pictures: removing matted material from Yarrow to reveal new green growth, and cutting back tops of Tritoma Red Hot Poker to encourage fresh green growth after winter damage.
Two Garden Clubs Meet Here
Mrs. Pat Ridge lectured on Japanese flower arranging at Spade and Hoe Garden Club in the Garden Room of St. John’s Methodist Church. She noted the art’s history and emphasized line and dimensions with few blooms. Arrangements shown included Candlelight and A Flash of Drama. guests and hostesses were named. The next meeting with officer installation is set for April 5 at noon, location to be announced. Verna Carroll discussed statuary and patio accessories at Trowel and Error Garden Club. A placement show with guest coffee is planned for 10 a.m. April 5 at Mrs. John Hughes’ home.
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Pat Ridge
Spade and Hoe Garden Club
St. John’s Methodist Church
Triston ‘Rasco
Robert Norton
C. L. Storrs
Frazer Moore
Paul Schwedler
J.D. Pendley
Jim Carpenter
D. L. Bevan
Norton
Verna Carroll
Trowel and Error Garden Club
Newton Walton
55Th St
Val Williams
Olan Key
John Hughes
43Rd St
Castor Bean Adds Fast Color But Poison Risk Warned
A copper hued Castor Bean offers rapid outdoor growth and striking texture for screens or backgrounds. Caution: seeds and pods frequently drop to the ground and are highly poisonous if ingested by children. plant away from child paths to avoid fatal outcomes.
Dormant period spray timing urged for next summer pests
Plan now to apply a dormant period spray to trees to control next summer insect pests, and avoid delays. Early spring lawn care advice warns against burning or scalping the lawn.
Landscape Tip Be Sure New Trees Will Frame The Residence
A lawn design guide notes that framing trees around ranch style homes creates harmonious visuals. It contrasts frame planting with street tree planting, which can obscure houses, cause hazards, and damage sidewalks while offering shade. Emphasis shifts to functional beauty in plant material.
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Lubbock
Shade trees frame homes boosting space and comfort
The text argues for planting shade trees to create a Western sense of spaciousness, provide shade for outdoor living, and offer wind protection. It cautions evaluating aesthetic and practical impacts rather than simply planting five trees 10 feet apart.
Sage In The West A Mediterranean Herb For Borders
Sage or Salvia officinalis, a Mediterranean culinary herb, thrives in western gardens. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall with blue gray green leaves and violet blue flowers in late spring. Evergreen foliage provides year round interest and fresh growth after blooming.
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Mediterranean
Straw vote in Bethany precinct favors Johnson
A Democratic precinct meeting in Bethany showed Lyndon Johnson leading among presidential hopefuls with all but one vote for the Texan senator. The lone Nixon vote came from a Republican who secretly attended the meeting.
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Bethany AP
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Richard Nixon
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