Blue Spruce and Gladiolus Care Notes From Green Thumb
The bulletin covers spruce gall aphid control on blue spruces including spring malathion spray and August treatments, plus seed sowing in sand and peat, soil acidity to improve color, iron sulfate use, and pruning. It also discusses gladiolus thrips control, Sevin Lindane and Methoxychlor use, frequent spraying to prevent bud loss, and cautions about crop handling and salting.
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Green Thumb Queries and Home Plant Tips
Readers ask about petunia dies in metal planters due to drainage and food, watering, or rots. chlorine in tap water and plant safety. and walnut trees poisoning tomatoes. Experts advise on soil, drainage, and mulch, plus walnut root toxins and safe planting distances.
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Color in Landscape Beyond Garden Blooms Colorful Bark and Pots Add Brightness
Landscape color comes from more than flowers. Red twig dogwood, birch bark, paperbark maple, and purple leaf trees provide year round contrast. Umbrella accents and colored pots brighten terraces. seasonal plant swaps keep color fresh.
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Outdoor beauty and conservation offered by leading nurserymen
A conservation based home landscaping plan promoted by American Association of Nurserymen emphasizes site surveys to mark grass shrub and tree areas, erosion control via ground covers, soil and water tests, and tailored irrigation. It aims to boost land values, conserve soil moisture, and provide low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces for families.
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Vermilion PTA to Install Officers for 1965 66
Vermilion PTA will install officers for the 1965 66 year at Valley View Elementary School during the PTA meeting on Wednesday. Installing officer will be Mrs Ivan Hassel of Avon, director of the North Central District of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs Robert Shanks will be installed as president, Mrs William Brandt as secretary, and Mrs Richard Rice as treasurer. Other officers include Mrs Don Haber hospitality chair, Mrs Lloyd Webb publicity chair, Mrs Edwin Elliott membership chair, Mrs Frank Mack financial chair, and Mrs Donald Stilley program chair. A Talent Night will highlight the program with art music and physical education. The Spring Carnival sponsored by the PTA has been rescheduled for May 22 from 4 to 8 pm.
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Khan to take command of Pakistan Air Force this July
Air Vice Marshal Nur Khan will leave his post as PIA rector to become chief of Pakistan's air force. Air Marshal Mohammad Asghar Khan will replace him, ending Nur Khan's four year tenure.
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