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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

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Cut Roses With Care To Save Plant

Summertime fade brilliant die plays of roses everywhere and now that the universal favorite of that flower world has reached it a most beautiful stage. It has also became a favorite decoration for the household or gift for a friend. The spectacular beauty of new varieties can turn the garden and the home into a new piece, and zones have become more popular than ever before. Nothing adds more to the charm of the home than arrangements of beautiful cut roses, but gardeners should be careful to follow a few simple rules for cutting blooms to avoid damage to the growing plants. Removal of withered flowers will also improve the garden. Floribundas produce clusters of buds but the flowers do not develop at the same time. Thus, when one opens, it should be removed to permit the others full nourishment. In cutting hybrids the same procedure is followed. Spare cultivation rules keep weeds out and conserve moisture. In hot climates a mulch helps keep soil cool and retain moisture. Give roses plenty of water during dry spells and fertilize moderately. A light spray helps if pests or disease appear. The overall result is a profusion of gorgeous flowers through summer and fall, with enduring home beauty and gifts for friends. The return on plant cost is small compared to the best varieties available.

Gardenea Fellows Hoys Tom

Garden Tips and Weather Signs for Gardeners

The notes advise cutting peony stalks, feeding peonies with a 5-108 plant food, avoiding high nitrogen fertilizer, soaking soil after application, and discarding diseased plants. Delphiniums should use similar fertilizer. dig and replant flowering bulbs with withered foliage. Weather signs include fog, cloud patterns, sunsets, rainbows, and dew, with cautions on limits of accuracy. African Violets prefer cool temps, avoid overwatering, and watch for mealybugs. pinch dahlias for branching, avoid nitrogen fertilizer during growth, fertilize in spring, and spray weekly for borers using DDT.

Quiet Period Before Bedtime Helps Relax Children For Sleep

A school study council urges a quiet pre bed period to ease fatigue in children. The council stresses adequate sleep, calming activities, and a dark, restful environment. It recommends consistent bedtimes and staggered schedules for siblings to ensure proper rest and reduce restlessness.

Pattern and Craft Prompts for Home Sewing and Design

A garbled OCR snippet discusses patterns, fabric design, and craft terms, mentioning pattern layering, pattern repeats, and pattern names. It references making outfits or items for children and notes concerns like alerting, sizing, and color coordination. The text is noisy and fragmentary.

Well Planned Kitchen Time and Energy Savings

A guide to kitchen layout emphasizes a round work center, adequate storage, and strategically placed appliances. Proximity of range, sink, and mixing center reduces movement, while durable sanitary materials like clay tiles ease cleaning. Doors should avoid interrupting work zones to streamline meal prep.

Witch Hazel Tips for Windblown Hair At The Beach

Advice on managing hair after seaside winds with witch hazel brilliantine and pins. Carry tiny bottle, cotton, and a compact. brush and ribbon styles help keep curls tidy for a date.

Crispy Noodles For Quick Meals

A quick guide to keeping crispy noodles on hand for fast meals. Fry small batches in hot fat until golden brown about two minutes. Drain, cool, and store in a jar. Reheat before serving with cream, vegetables, or meat over noodles.

Stocking Caps And The Bob Hairdo In Quiet Style

A guide to using stockings as a cap to smooth a bob and control flyaway hair after shampoo. It suggests pulling the stretchy top over the head, tucking bangs underneath, and using pins to curl hair ends for a neat, flat caplike finish.

Elizabeth Woodward Should Families Call Love Off

A reader asks how to handle a uncle pressuring his niece to curb dates and avoid steady relationships. Miss Woodward advises presenting a balanced plan, proposing limited weekly dates, and seeking another discussion to negotiate trust while preserving her independence.

Elizabeth Woodward

Planning for longevity in old age and changing interests

The text discusses rising lifespans and the need to plan for older years beyond work. It highlights pensions and insurance, building foundations for happiness, and the risk of existential drift when personal identity centers on family or career. It notes adults may still seek new activities after retirement and children's independence.

Trimming Fashion Goes From Riches to Ready Access

A historical look at dress trimming from Marie Antoinette to Empress Eugenie notes trims once costly are now machine made enabling mass access. Advances include pleating shirring and embroidery by machines with skilled operators, promising fall fashion with richer looks at lower costs.

Watch Clock To Speed Up Laundry Task

A 1950s style guide explains using clock watching and an automatic washer to cut laundry time. It covers sorting by color, wash times for cottons and linens, starching, sun drying, color fastness checks, rayon care, and careful ironing to maintain style with efficient technique.

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