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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1954
Page
6
Power mower readiness for spring is advised with steps to swap gasoline and oil, check spark plug and ignition wire, remove dirt around gears, adjust cutters, oil and grease engine parts, verify belt tension, and replace a weak starting rope for easier starting after winter storage.
The article reviews Pampas Plume and Golden Fleece plumed coxcombs as textured flowers with large plume blooms on 2 to 3 foot stems. It notes rich gold color and other shades, foliage tones, fast growth to nearly 3 feet, first blooms in about 75 days, and easy care with no pests or diseases. Seed packets are widely available.
Readers learn to grow tuberous begonias in shady northern exposures or under trees. Choose soil rich in organic matter with sand, avoid heavy clay, start tubers in warmth until buds appear, then transplant to flats or pots. Prepare a sandy peat mix, apply Vigoro, keep soil moist after planting, and store tubers in vermiculite after frost.
Larvae bore iris crowns and roots, spending winter as eggs. In spring eggs hatch and adults are moths. A lead arsenate spray, three level tablespoons per gallon, can control the pest though it is a poison requiring caution to keep away from children and pets.
The National Arborist Association urges home fruit trees to follow a regular spraying calendar from dormancy to fruit growth to combat insects and diseases. Homeowners should set a schedule per state experiment stations or hire a local arborist service to improve efficiency and save costs while producing better fruit.
Plant food boosts yields for farmers and amateurs by improving soil fertility and reducing cultivation needs. The placement method avoids seed sprouting delays by placing fertilizer near roots, with guidance on trenching and seed sowing to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
The gardenia plant gains its name from Dr Alexander Garden of Charleston South Carolina per the American Association of Nurserymen. Most botanical names derive from Latin.
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