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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
9
Edna King Manderville describes rock garden philosophy stressing natural appearance over strict alpine form. Gardens should mimic mountain slopes or hollows with irregular, informal layouts, proper drainage, and shading. Practical tips cover site selection, drainage, soil layering, and background to ensure plants survive and appear native to rocks.
The Columbus Rose Club hosts its 17th annual Rose Show at the Park of Roses on June 5. The Milton S. Hershey Memorial Trophy will be awarded, limited to six hybrid teas of two red, two pink, and two blends from eligible American Rose Society members. Columbus Park of Roses lies on U S Rt 23 at the 4000 block of N High Street.
Aimed at turning the home into year round living space, this guide from the American Assn. of Nurserymen urges homeowners to consult a nurseryman before planting. It outlines steps including early shade trees, foundation or border plantings, privacy for outdoor living, and long range planning for a cohesive, low maintenance, fragrant yard.
Garden guidance stresses thinning as essential for healthy growth. Crowding harms crops like carrots, parsnips, and turnips, while selective thinning improves yield. even slow germinators benefit from denser early care. Early spacing of one inch, then alternating removal, yields optimal spacing and edible gains. Beets and beet tops offer tasty early harvests. keep beets two inches apart in ground. Quick-grown veggies suit home gardens best for on-demand harvesting.
Elm bark beetles and Dutch elm disease threaten elm trees across the United States and Canada. Beetles spread the disease, which kills trees in weeks to years, especially when trees are weakened. In Illinois the outbreak expanded to multiple counties and toward Wisconsin. Dead trees must be removed and burned. spraying with DDT is urged, with annual programs to protect remaining trees.
A garden guide urges year round pest control using modern pesticides to boost blooms and vegetables. It outlines four steps: regular spray or dusting, combining insecticides and fungicides, thorough leaf coverage including undersides, and washing produce before eating. Proper use and adherence to label directions ensure safety.
Maytime is ideal for feeding trees to keep them healthy as weather and ground rules favor weekend gardeners. Moist soil allows easy digging as holes ten to twelve inches deep are drilled around the root area and filled with nitrogen rich tree food and peat moss or manure.
The Assn of Iris Growers of America selects five iris as Iris of the Year. Blue Rhythm, Elmohr, New Snow, Ola Kala, and Pink Cameo headline the list with three Dykes Medal winners among them. A. F. Bloese notes these top choices and describes each variety’s color and bloom qualities.
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