Tomato yields and planting tips for Lubbock area from Texas Tech
Tech horticulturist notes possible tomato yields of 55 000 to 60 000 pounds per acre for the Lubbock area. The Plainsman tomato variety from Texas A M and Texas Tech shows early bearing and good frost persistence. Other strong varieties include Firm Red and Homestead Twentyfour, with old standbys Porter and Rutgers still available.
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Farmer
Lubbock
Texas A&m
Texas Tech Vegetable Research
Robert Reed
George Elle
Porter
Rutgers
Winners Named At Flower Show by Spade and Hoe Club
Five classes of the standard flower show and horticulture exhibit were judged in Monterey Center. First, second and third place winners included Mrs. Tom Clinton and others. judges were Mrs. Arrington, Mrs. Burdine, and Sam Hounter. Show chairwoman was Mrs. Anderson with other chairs named for Elrod, Davis, Howell, Wagnon, Clinton, and Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spade and Hoe Garden Club
Reddy
Southwestern Pube Service Co
Monterey
Sam Hounter
Anderson
Elrod
Davis
Johnny L. Howell
Wagnon
Morris Clinton
Norton
Flower And Tea Show Set Today At Lubbbock Clubhouse
La Rosa Garden Club presents a standard flower show and tea from 2 30 to 4 30 p m today for members and guests at Lub bock Women s Clubhouse with eight horticulture and eight artistic classes named after precious stones chaired by Mrs L L Dawson. Mrs L A Burdine led a May 29 workshop for members in preparation for the annual show hosted by Mrs A C Black at 3410 30th St.
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la Rosa Garden Club
Lubbock
L. L. Dawson
L. A. Burdine
A. C. Black
30Th St
Awards Given At La Fleur Garden Club Show
About 300 guests attended the La Fleur Garden Club show at Mrs. W. D. Howard home 2312 59th St. Mrs. H. L. Kelly chaired the event and won an orchid ribbon for a modern arrangement. Judge panel included Mrs. W. B. Sides and others. Multiple blue red and yellow ribbons awarded across Class 1 to 5 and for horticulture including iris carnations verbenas petunias and roses.
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H. L. Kelly
la Fleur Garden Club
la Fleur
W. D. Howard
59Th St
Mmes. W. B. Sides
M. J. Meador
Joe Arlington
Jim Cloud
S. C. Gowen
R. H. Bailey
Roe Barousett
D. W. Lewter
Gowen
Earl Ince
W. W. Williamson
W. E. Morris
C.O. Campbell
Alvin Griffin
Marvin Robinson
Kelly
Bailey
H. K. Rice
Rice
Columbine
T. R. Bumpass
Harper
Johnny
Bumpass
Griffin
Green
B. L. Jones
J. D. Teague
Insect damage to Honey Locusts prompts expert help
Description notes holes in leaf ends and leaflets tied by a caterpillar inside. Severe infestation can weaken the tree. Recommendation urges consulting a nurseryman for control measures. Also mentions co host Mrs Morris Barrington and reports on show committees led by Mrs Lawson and Mrs Duane Rampy.
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Morris Barrington
Lawson
Duane Rampy
Greenhouses Need Shade In Summer
By now you should have applied shading or provided shade over your greenhouse. Air coolers at this time and through the summer would help maintain cooler temperatures and higher humidity inside the hobby greenhouse.
Fountain Grass Adds Light Airy Backdrop to Gardens
It is still not too late to obtain a few plants of Fountain Grass to create that light airy back ground effect in the garden.
Woolaroc Museum Exhibits Highlight Indian and Western Art
The Woolaroc Museum near Bartlesville Oklahoma features more than 55 000 historic exhibits with emphasis on Indian and western painting masterpieces.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Best Chrysanthemums For Exhibitions Cited
Enthusiasts should seek large flowered exhibition types in the Harvest Giant series along with Bronze Palmero and Mrs Palmero and other early flowering varieties for planting in the coming weeks. Smaller flowered types may be planted now or mid June for best results.
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Bronze Palmero
Palmero
Gladiola Planting Time Almost Past
At the last Men's Garden Club meeting experts urged timely planting to ensure flowering for the South Plains Gladiola Society show. Gladiolas six to twelve inches tall should be in good growth. unplanted corms should go in soon to avoid poorer quality blooms.
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South Plains Gladiola Society
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CBS
Copenhagen
Market
Marion Market
Texas Tech
Pecos Peat
Lubbock Area
Calif
T.A.N
Texas Assn. of
Ua Aa
Elbertas
J. H. Hale
Hale Haven Belle
Georgia
Bing & Montmorency
Cherries
Hall
R.C. Oliver Nursery
Texas Ave
Petunias
Lobelia
Joseph Coat
Mac's Flowers & Greenhouses
Brownfield Hwy
South Plains
Gladiola
PTR Aaid
California
Armstrong, Ca
Bob’s Home & Garden Center
Red
Sweet Asylum
White
Cockscomb
Perwinkle
Atlas Fertilizer
Olden-Dodson ‘ Nursery
South Ave
West Texas
Amaryllis
Begonias
Peonies
Rose
Daisies
Vinea
Asters
Bermuda
Kentucky
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