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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1952
Page
11
Guide explains how tuberous begonias thrive in shade near walls and boxes, their breeding history from Michel Begon to Luther Burbank, color varieties, care from planting to mulching, watering, and staking, plus winter storage and use in decorations. The advice emphasizes moisture, air circulation, and avoiding dense shade for best floral display.
Porch and window boxes offer city dwellers a chance to garden and decorate. Build boxes with 1 inch Cypress or white pine, at least 8 by 10 inches, with drainage. South sun favors balcony petunias and trailing lobelias, east and west suit impatiens and fuchsias, north side prefers foliage plants like caladiums from large bulbs saved yearly.
The article argues for careful selection of plants shrubs and trees to prevent epidemics like Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt. It warns against fashionable overplanting and urges community planning disease resistant mixes portability and long term replacement strategies through nurseries and gradual townwide efforts.
Front yard planting should decorate and enhance a house without blocking windows. Use dwarf annuals like zinnias and marigolds for low borders, ensuring two to three harmonious colors. Seed indoors or sow directly. plants bloom until fall, suitable for cutting and suitable for east west and south sunlit sides, but shade on north.
An article urges homeowners to plan and plant over time to create a delightful landscape. It highlights shade trees, evergreen and flowering plants, plus fruits and berries, as a path to better living and increased home value.
A five step program from the American Association of Nurserymen outlines lawn establishment foundation planting and shading ideas. Start with good topsoil and humus then seed and roll the lawn water well and keep mowing to keep the top inch. Foundation plantings should mix evergreen and deciduous shrubs to soften house lines and avoid crowding windows.
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