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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

13

1966 All American Award Winning Roses Planting Time

Planting time for 1966 All American Rose Selections is here with varieties American Heritage Apricot Nectar and Matterhorn. Nurseries offer packaged, container grown, or mail order roses. look for the green and white AARS tag. Matterhorn provides white blooms with sunlit yellow touches and strong stems, while American Heritage offers ivory yellow undertones and potential cream white blooms, depending on conditions.

AARS Matterhorn

What is a French finish in woodworking

The French finish or French polishing uses shellac boiled linseed oil and denatured alcohol in various ratios. Methods differ on mixing and application often with small surface patches, cloth rubbing, delays, and final waxing. For ready mixes follow container instructions.

Andy Lang

Apricot Nectar Floribunda Rose Featured This Spring

The ninth All-America award winning floribunda Apricot Nectar, a large double five inch apricot bloom by Eugene Boerner, blooms in red bouquet clusters through spring to fall. It makes a striking border, hedge, or foundation planting with pleasant fragrance for gardens and rooms. Available for planting this spring alongside other fine roses, with the needed tools and energy.

Eugene 5. Boerner

Paint Brush Tips And Gluing Redwoods Lessons

The article discusses brush sizes for painting tasks from large areas to narrow windows and trims. It also analyzes a woodworking glue failure, noting powdered casein glue stains redwood, and advises using waterproof glues and wiping joints promptly to prevent stains.

Weatherproof Outlet and Switch Trends for Outdoors

The text notes a growing demand for exterior electrical outlets and switches due to outdoor living trends. It highlights weatherproof plates with spring hinged covers, protecting devices when unused, and mentions locking covers to deter unauthorized use, available at extra cost.

Spring Home Drainage and Lawn Care Tips

Earth around homes compacts and sinks creating depressions near foundations. Fill such areas to prevent water collection and damp basements. Grade soil to slope away from the house. Water newly planted lawns and transplanted shrubs frequently to maintain health.

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United States Johnson Wisconsin America Walton Nursery Center DIAL Holly Electric & Supply Co Alfred D. Oppelt Cont Service and H. Nodorft Plumbing & Heating, Inc St. Durant McKee
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