High ceilings rise in homes from condos to houses
Home builders embrace double height living spaces across the country. Some layouts trade floor space for dramatic two story rooms that create open galleries and private dens. Exposed wood floors and area rugs replace wall to wall carpet, boosting light and sense of space.
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Norwalk
History of All-America Selections Seed Awards Booklet
A 14 page booklet chronicles the All-America Selections history from 1932 to present. It notes 55 trial gardens across the US Mexico Canada plus 65 display gardens including Disney World Hawaii Alaska Bermuda and New Zealand. Entries arrive from private public and government breeders and are coded for blind judging.
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All-America Selections
All America Selections
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Europe
Disney World
Hawaii
Alaska
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National Flower Week Highlights Modern Florists
The piece notes Flower Week in October and the growth of about 26 000 U S retail flower shops. It explains how florists mix fresh flowers with diverse offerings and personalized services from selecting a single bloom to decorating events for clients.
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United States
Florist
Vibrant Fall Flowers Brighten Home With Seasonal Arrangements
Autumn blooms such as chrysanthemums and pompons create a zesty mood for entertaining. Fall decor favors informal Williamsburg baskets and football themed centerpieces with natural colors, greens, and dried bouquets.
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Williamsburg
Society of American Florists
Glazing Windows: Selecting and Applying Glazing Compounds
Glazes stay plastic longer than hardsetting putties, forming a resilient seal between glass and framing. Choose the right glazing type per surface, blend components thoroughly, prime wooden sashes, set glass with a one eighth inch bed, then secure with glazing points and strip excess material.
Fertilize Bermuda Now Says University Expert
Dr. Gordon V. Johnson of the University of Arizona advises bermudagrass lawn care. Apply one pound of ammonium sulfate per 1000 square feet and add half a pound of iron per 1000 square feet to keep grass green through November. If using urea, halve the ammonium sulfate amount.
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Gordon V. Johnson
University of Arizona
Johnson
Bermuda
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