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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1954
Page
2
A Chronicle-Telegram guide outlines steps for seeding and establishing a lawn. It advises soil work, peat moss if needed, lime for acid soil, Vigoro fertilizer, bluegrass mixtures, sowing rates, light seed covering, rolling for seed-soil contact, kept moisture, and mowing and feeding schedule through July and August.
Gardeners neglect bulb foliage after blooms fade, harming next year’s display. Tulips require intact stems and leaves until yellow and dry. Interplanting with low blooms helps, crocus struggle if mower blades cut leaves, narcissus foliage eventually droops, braiding improves appeal but risks visibility.
The junipers, cedars and yews are highly adaptable evergreen plants for home planting. The American Association of Nurserymen notes that different varieties of these evergreens will flourish nearly anywhere in the country.
Scientific experts cite two principles for preserving cut flowers. First, cut stem ends on the slant to ensure water moves up to the blossoms. Second, keep the vase clean by washing daily to destroy bacteria that clog stems. Use hot soapy water and a hot rinse. a long bottle brush helps tall narrow vases.
Floribundas with masses of flowers expanded rose use to form hedges borders and foundation plantings. Prize winning All Americas include Fashion Vogue World’s Fair Mac Perkins and Lilibet widely cited for landscape versatility and color massing.
This overview covers selecting adaptable hedge plants, planting and spacing strategies, wind and sun considerations, pruning methods, and the risks of overfilling. It notes common double-row planting for certain species and lists shrubs such as Abelia and Euonymus as good possibilities.
Trees vary widely in growth speed with climate and fertilization influencing rate. Some species reach 20 to 30 feet in ten years, including American and green ash elm maples and oaks, while others grow slower. Fast conifers like Douglas fir and pines reach about 20 feet in ten years. subtropical areas see faster growth. The trunk adds height only from new tip growth each year.
A Chinese proverb and the American Association of Nurserymen frame gardening as a rewarding hobby. Follow expert guidance, avoid overplanting, study local garden guidance, and maintain watering and feeding. growth becomes exciting when plants bloom and display healthy foliage.
Summer bulbs provide a succession of blooms in bare corners of borders. Peruvian daffodil blossoms first in June. Mentbrellas resemble miniature gladiolus in yellow orange and scarlet. Tigridia offers tulip shaped blooms each day, with long lasting buds. Plant in sunny, well drained soil and store Montbretas and Tigridias in damp sand. Before planting, work in Vigoro. store bulbs in cool damp sand or peat and dust with End-o-Pest ARC Dust before storage.
Scientists at Armour Research Foundation disclose a new lightweight ceramic building block. Made from 90 percent bloated ceramic clay bonded with fused clay, it weighs 22 pounds in an 8 by 8 by 16 inch size with three cavities. It offers high insulation and a load bearing strength of 1000 psi. Available in several colors, it can be cut easily and nails drive securely without special blocks.
Hybrid tea roses emerged in France in the late 1860s and are known for high centered flowers. They appear singly or in small clusters, reach 2 to 6 feet with climate and care, bloom from spring to late fall, and include famous names such as Peace and Chrysler Imperial.
The article extols knowing plant names as a source of intimate interest. It suggests using painted labels with ink for durability and recommends weatherproof plastic labels with pencil markings for longer life.
New pumps to be deployed by the U S Engineering Corps include six Fairbanks Morse units to control Everglades water levels and prevent flood damage during hurricanes. Each pump tops 366 000 gallons an hour, aiming to reduce flood risk, saltwater intrusion, and support Florida agriculture near Belle Glade. Diesel powered to avoid power outages, the project plans irrigation protection and land reclamation while promoting frost hardy plant cultivation.
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