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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1973
Page
17
Advice on using properly mixed sprays such as carbaryl and malathion to control cabbage worms aphids leafhoppers and other pests. Recommends suitable spray equipment high pressure fine spray coverage to run off and cautions to follow container directions and avoid spraying before harvest.
The guide notes nitrogen is key and recommends complete high nitrogen fertilizer with a 3 1 1 ratio. Apply 5 6 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet and water in. Use surface spreading or drill holes 15 to 18 inches deep a foot apart under the branch spread, with fall or spring timing unless the tree is diseased.
A versatile shredder handles piles of leaves and can mulch sticks rake handles and gloves lost in the yard. It offers yard cleanup by turning vegetative waste into mulch and reducing clutter from fallen leaves.
Six new flower varieties tested worldwide include Sprinter geranium and Snowflake dianthus from California. Sprinter blooms earlier, branches well, and shows bright red flowers. Snowflake is a pure white dwarf with large snowflake like petals. Both earned bronze medals in Fleuroselect, with Sprinter also medaling in All-Britain trials.
Thatch is a layered buildup between green lawn growth and soil. High mowing and excess fertilization promote thatch, while annual topdressing with about one eighth inch of topsoil buries and decomposes it. avoid peat or organic additions as they worsen the issue. Use rakes or vertical mowers in cool seasons and keep soil moist when removing thatch.
The article advises buying dormant roots for reliable dahlias or planting seeds with careful timing. Digging steps include sowing indoors or in boxes of sandy loam, using minimal soil cover, and a fungicide treatment. Choose a well drained, slightly acidic sandy loam with six hours of sun and good air circulation.
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