Dutch Elm Disease Tree Injection Questioned by USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture concludes that the tree injection inoculation method for killing the Dutch elm disease fungus is not effective for the disease and advises against its use. The discussion follows last year's controversy over the technique’s efficacy.
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Poinsettia care and other garden notes from agents
An Ohio State floriculturist offers poinsettia care tips to keep plants blooming through the holidays. He advises bright sun, 65 to 70 degree days, 60 degree nights, watering when soil dries, and removing foil or water traps. The piece also covers sawdust fireplace logs, elm disease inoculation, Chinese evergreen care, wintering roses, pruning Clematis, azaleas, cyclamen, and berry shrubs favored by birds.
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Harry K. Tayama
Ohio State University
J. K Limbird
Borists
USDA
Cyclamen
Ohio River bridge to be built next spring
Ohio River bridge approaches between Bridgeport Ohio and Wheeling Island West Virginia will start construction next spring. Highway Director P E Masheter said project bids totaling about 1.1 million dollars will be opened January 11. The work completes the Ohio West Virginia link with bridges over both river channels and a tunnel under Wheeling city. the Wheeling to Wheeling Island span is already open.
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UPI
Bridgeport
Ohio
Wheeling Island
W. Va
Ohio River
P. E. Masheter
West Virginia
Wheeling
Gambling three notrump and a preview turn in England bridge duel
A team championship match in England shows South players preferring gambling three notrump. East covered diamonds, misfired, and South still made ten tricks. At second table the same contract ended differently but with the same theory, as the gambling three notrump appears to paralyze defense. Also brief AA overview explains membership and purpose with Box 592 Elyria Ohio.
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England
East
South
West
Brent
Alcoholica Anonymous
Elyria
Otto
Lindbergh backer Harold Bixby dies at 75
CAPTIVA ISLAND Florida UPI Harold M. Bixby a principal backer of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight died Friday aged 75. Former Pan American vice president Bixby also is credited with naming Lindbergh's plane The Spirit of St. Louis.
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Captiva Island
Fla
Colorful fall berries for landscape plantings
A guide lists shrubs and trees that add color in autumn through berries. It details ornamental shrubs like Japanese barberry, firethorn, privets, snowberry, bayberry, cotoneasters, and the red chokeberry, plus planting tips and a sample display by contrasting yews and holly near an entrance. It also answers gardening Qs on wisteria in Maine and fire blight control.
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Fiat
Maine
Colorful front bed tips and nightlife
Question of the week advises improving clay soil with organic material then planting bedding flowers for a long blooming display. Suggestions include petunias salvias marigolds and sweet alyssum with dwarf edgers and background plants for height. Also brief gardening tips on pruning night blooming cereus and geranium care indoors with winter blooms. Local garden club news notes an Amherst talk on Christmas tree history and holiday party plans.
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F. R
Belden
E. T
Lafayette
Co. N
Carlyle
Amherst
Ben
Northeim
Amherst Garden Clubs
R. M. Crausar
Paul Moeller
Parker Baird
John Reinhardt
Moeller
South Lake St
$1.6 Million Loan for Elderly Housing in Youngstown
Washington reports the Community Facilities Administration approved a $1.6 million loan for constructing apartment buildings in Youngstown Ohio, intended to house elderly residents.
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Washington
UPI
Community Facilities Administration
Youngstown
Ohio
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