Garden Notes on Herbaceous Plants and Pests
Ornamental perennials and herbaceous plants are key for filling spaces and keeping greenery even in poor weather. Lavender Shower, Aquilegia hybrids, and Penstemons offer varied color and easy care, while common vegetables face caterpillars and aphids. Spray cabbages, cauliflowers, and beans early with safe insecticides to prevent leaf damage and save effort later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egven
Wayne
Menehwra Sangin
Sinag
Nieders Aquilogius
Retirement of Sir Alfred Meeks Ends Quiet Era at Gibbs
Sir Alfred Meeks, longtime director of Gibbs Bright and Co, is retiring in July after forty years with the firm. A man of modest bearing and public service, Meeks has served as a director of the Australian Mutual Provident Society and engaged in philanthropic work through chambers of commerce and related bodies. His departure marks the end of a steady, unpretentious career noted for plain business arguments and strong public ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meeks
Mossary
Wrights
Gibbs, Hiigi W and Company
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Legislative Council
Queanbeyan
Sydney
Mulletin
Alfred Meek
Gilby, Bright and Co
Autralia
Thorth Alfred Meeks
A.mep
Y. Emiin
Henry
Alfred Mocks
Sirs
G. Cater
Wellington
Soldier Settlers Government Ready to Help
A parliamentary discussion centers on soldier settlers and government aid. Premier N ing notes support for settlers on the land, urging capital, drought relief, and timely loans to enable sowing, repayment, and improved conditions. Officials debate funding, extending advances, and government commitment amid past failures and drought impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldier Settlers
Ning
Sol
Sydney
Butt
New South Wa
Bali
Wien
Commonwealth
Tuttenshaw
Fale
Ray
Requets
Hi Hacking
Ant
White City Gladiolus Free Offer From L C Shepherd
A garbled 100 year old advertisement from L C Shepherd & Son Ltd Sydney sells White City gladiolus. It promises a free mixed collection of varieties by mail with no purchase required and instructs sending a payment and self addressed envelope to receive the seed assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallanl
L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd
Head Gites
Parker SL
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aquilegia
Station & General Commission Agents
Queensland Insurance Company
Cumming-Smith Shep Din
Nanima Crescent
Union Super
Union
Super Spirit
Atlantic Motor Oil
Sir Alfred Meeks
K.E.E
Mtr
Toit Gilleaple
Sunshine Harvester Works
Cowes
Gillespie
Wimmera
Victoria
Ilus
Gospie
Jose Smut ix
Buttenshaw
Ats
Dettlens
Lund
Woods
Opral
K.B
Tooth' Othsk
Tooth 8 CO
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