The Orchid Mystery Unfolds in Floristry and History
A feature explodes the orchid’s appeal and endurance noting ten days to a month life span in corsages and potted plants. It traces wild and cultivated forms from Finland to tropical America and links vanilla to orchid pods while recounting 18th century mislabeling by plant traders that misled growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of American Florists
Tropics
Finland
Planting a small garden cuts food costs by $200
A Gardenville report from Earl Aronson details a 12 by 25 foot garden designed by the National Garden Bureau that can yield about 240 dollars of produce and save at least 200 dollars in annual food costs. The plan includes 18 vegetables, staggered harvests from April to December, and double cropping for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Aronson
Gardenville
National Garden Bureau
Derek Fell
Fell
Flower films offer free 16mm educational shorts
Chevron Chemical Co announces two 16mm films available to schools, garden clubs, and groups at no charge except return postage. Hawaiian Orchids shows exotic orchids and lab pollination. World of Roses covers rose varieties, historic rose culture, and cultivation ideas. Contact Larry Weber in San Francisco for copies.
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B.C
China
Chevron Chemical Co
Attn
Larry Weber
Bush St
San Francisco
Calif
Fine fescues shine as lawn grasses in mixtures
Fine fescues offer drought tolerance shade tolerance and soil versatility and pair well with Kentucky bluegrass. Cultivars such as Highlight Jamestown Koket and Ruby provide a refined texture and deep color while needing taller mowing. Jamestown stands out as the dwarf dark green variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lawn Institute
Jamestown
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Highlight Attachments and Power
The International Cub Cadet line offers over 60 attachments and three direct drive models. An 8 hp model suits small lots, 10 hp handles heavier chores, and a 12 hp handles hills and heavy work. No drive belts or chains reduce power loss, with controls accessible from any mounting position.
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