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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1959
Page
2
Reader asks about tomato problems including black rot and yellow wilt. Experts warn of a combination of blossom end rot and fusarium wilt, two common tomato diseases. blossom end rot is a moisture related physiological condition from uneven soil moisture causing dry periods.
The text notes tomato can appear early in berry development but often goes unnoticed until harvest. It mentions advanced bioscon end rot causing black mold on the surface or soft decay across the tomato.
Garden notices advise chemical control for poison ivy and tips on managing fusarium wilt in tomatoes. Experts warn against soil contamination and recommend resistant tomato varieties and重新 location shifts to curb soil borne fungi.
The article explains how poor drainage harms many plants and outlines surface and underdrainage remedies. It details catch basins, area drains, pipe types, depths for sandy and clay soils, and slope requirements, plus a Q&A on garden toads and moss on pots. It also lists booklets on ornamental shrubs, deciduous trees, evergreens, and pruning.
John W. Varga the garden er's Answer Man returns to duties tomorrow after vacation. He will be at The Chronicle Telegram office from 10 30 to 11 30 to answer gardening questions. Varga can be reached during the hour at Fairfax 3 3321 or Lorain users at Cedar 3 6173.
Ohio State University Extension horticulturist William M. Brooks says planting a winter cover crop in fall saves effort next year by reducing erosion and adding organic matter. He notes benefits include improved water retention, easier cultivation, and nutrient supply. ryegrass or rye are suggested with specific planting windows and rates.
Edmund Benoit, a barber, won Burlington Vermont’s beard growing contest held to mark the 5th anniversary of the discovery of Lake Champlain. The event drew local residents and showcased grooming skill.
A 1960s style home gardening column describes using black polyethylene to wrap a compost pile for eight months to trap moisture and speed decay, plus tips on peperomia Little Fantasy, pre planted seeds, purple loosetrife, and termite control with chlordane or dieldrin. It notes plastic sheets are inexpensive and long lasting, and advises proper layering and moisture management.
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