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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1955
Page
4
An amateur gardener learns even watering to prevent leaf wetting and disease. Soils hold water. watering should reach 4 to 6 inches deep with even coverage, using a slow sprayer and avoiding leaf wetness to protect plants. A leaking canvas hose can help deliver moisture deeply, while a tensiometer guides when to water.
Homeowners are urged to inspect trees for scale insects and honeydew. Experts warn pests retard growth and deform buds while spreading disease. control relies on contact insecticides and alternative sprays. Regular monitoring helps prevent widespread damage to trees, flowers, and vegetables.
The article explains yellowing corn leaves indicate nitrogen shortage, with magnesium deficiency shown by dark green veins and pale intervein areas. Remedies include applying magnesium sulfate or nitrogen-rich treatments, careful watering, and midseason fertilization to prevent irreversible leaf loss. It also touches on thinning fruit trees and a gardening tip about using glass for mole control.
Readers ask about umbrella shaped puffballs and mushrooms sprouting in lawns after warm rains. Advice covers iron sulfate sprays and other chemicals, mulch impacts, and safe planting near water pipes. Community tips include avoiding fast growing trees near sewer lines and considering slower options for shade.
Fragmentary list references flowering almond browl azalea Hicks yew mixed flowers and various shrubs and trees including Japanese quince weeping varieties, viburnum, blueberry, barberry, hemlock, juniper and rhododendron. Mentions spacing and house notes with unclear context.
The article outlines foundation planting for attractive home landscapes. It emphasizes harmony, balanced proportions, and groupings arranged to frame the house. Heavier plantings anchor corners while secondary plantings connect main groups, with low growing Japanese Spurge suggested to soften edges and maintain a cohesive look.
Kingwood Center hosts the second annual Gladiolus Show July 30–31 with 15 000 bulbs including 10 000 imported from Holland and 300 domestic varieties. Five divisions cover hobbyists to advanced exhibitors with free public viewing Saturday and Sunday. complete rules and awards available by mail or phone.
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