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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1989
Page
21
The article provides detailed methods for maintaining wrought iron frames with wax, smoothing paint chips, treating rust with naval jelly and thin coats of paint, and cleaning cushions, vinyl straps, fabrics, and surfaces. It advises mildew removal with bleach solutions, proper cleaning for acrylics, Lucite, and umbrellas, and stresses choosing high quality, solid, well-constructed new furniture when upgrading.
The American Optometric Association warns that about 3400 Americans suffer eye injuries yearly from lawn mowers and gardening tools. Regular glasses do not protect against impact or spray, so nonprescription safety goggles meeting ANSI standards are advised, with sunglasses reducing glare and blocking most sunlight.
California grower Driscoll Strawberry Associates unveils the BugVac a tractor mounted vacuum system designed to remove pests like lugus bugs from strawberry plantings while sparing beneficial insects. The device aims to reduce chemical treatments and support biological pest control, with entomologist Ed Snow assisting development since 1986.
Washington AP reports that 1968 floriculture sales fell 2 percent to about 2.24 billion dollars due to widespread drought. Wholesale values rose 3 percent for cut flowers to 452 million, while potted flowering plants fell to 494 million. Foliage and bedding plant categories also declined.
Federal botanists report a hopeful recovery for Kearney's blue star, once the nations most endangered plant. Eight wild plants remain and 76 propagated seedlings were planted on a private ranch near the Baboquivari range. Four of the new plantings survive, a 64 percent survival rate, amid heat and drought as they wait for rain to resume growth and flowering.
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