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Clinton News-Record, 1974-04-25, Page 26ready for your spring building needs Let us help you plan that new fence you need! Many new products make the job easier than you may have thought. See us for ORNAMENTAL IRON RAILINGS LUMBER MIME SUPPLIES HUDIE SAW MILL 217 ISAAC ST. CLINTON WAYNE STIRLING PROP. 482-6653 GREEN THUMBS UP FOR THESE BUIE I GERANIUMS - BEGONIAS BEDDING AND GARDEN .PLANTS PANSIES-PETUNIAS SNAPDRAGON - ASTERS SALVIA-IMPATIENS MARIGOLDS-ZINNIAS- ALYSSUM VERBENA COLEUS -LOBELIA CARNATION- PORTULACA AGERATUM-DUSTY MILLER ALL BEDDING PLANTS 12 PLANTS PER BOX K. C. COOKE FLORIST CLINTON 81 ORANGE ST. S. PHONE 482-1012 ZIOA--CILINTON NEWS-RECORD, THURSDAY, APRII, 25, 1974 Remember County tree bylaw Many landowners in the County do not realize that in 1968, Huron County Council passed a by-law to restrict and regulate the destruction of trees by cutting, burning, bulldozing, or any other means. Under this by-law most species of trees, ex- cept cedar and poplar, smaller than 17 inches in diameter can- not legally be cut or destroyed in any manner without a special permit from the County Tree Commissioner. Although the by-law may seem harsh on private lan- downers, it was set up to con- serve badly needed cover in some areas, to ensure an adequate supply of valuable timber for the future generations and to conserve water, soil and wildlife. The bylaw does not pertain to trees The return of warm spring weather signals the start of another gardening season. Russ Gomme, horticulturist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, says the first step taken by most gardeners should be a general cleanup. He recommends grooming and raking lawns to remove bran- ches and other debris that may have collected over the winter. A quarter-inch topdressing of compost or manure can then be spread on the lawn to supply some plant food to the soil. April is also a good time to ap- ply fertilizer, at a rate of about 15 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Remove all dead 'and diseased material from around flower and shrub beds and trim the edges of the beds with a sharp spade. Cultivation can also begin if the soil isn't too of low quality, damaged or diseased trees, or trees which should be cut to provide road ways, etc. Landowners who wish to clean any existing woodland .or cut undersized trees must apply to the County for an inspection of the property by a tree com- missioner and if he sees fit, a permit to clean or cut will be granted. Anyone found destroying healthy undersized trees in large quantities is subject to legal prosectition and heavy fines.. Anyone who wishes to apply for a permit or to obtain copies of the b aw may get in touch with John Berry, Clerk- Treasurer, Huron County Court -House or Murray Scott, Tree Commissioner at RR 1, Belgrave Ontario, wet. Add manure and compost, especially to beds where annual flowers and roses are grown; these plants are heavy feeders and require the extra nutrition. Garden tools should be thoroughly cleaned, oiled and sharpened. Even lawnmowers should be cleaned and overhauled with new spark plug or blade, if necessary. If you plan to make some ad- ditions to your garden, make sure you order your nursery stock early while the supply is good. Some varieties may be scarce anyway, especially evergreens. In most areas of Ontario you can begin now to remove winter mulches and protection from tender plants. But don't take it all off at once; a little at a time will condition your plants to the change in temperature. Let your imagination go and you may find a surprising number of unusual places where plants will be happy. Qouble the area for flowers: take to the aid With vertical trellises and new non-rust plastic baskets or flowers, Many new plant varieties Garden cleanup first If you're planning garden renovations or undertaking a new garden in 1974, take a look at some of the varieties being offered in this year's garden catalogs, suggests Burke McNeill, horticulturist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The All-American roses have been announced and three beautiful examples will be available to Ontario gardeners. "Bahia" is a floribunda-type, with a vividly colored golden- orange blend bloom. "Perfume Delight" is a pure pink tea rose; the average size bush produces blooms with a rich spicy fragrance. Another floribunda-type, "Bon Bon", has deep ink petals with almost-white undersides. Blooms are produced on a com- pact bush that would be suitable for small gardens, All three varieties have been tested in our growing conditions and look like good additions for your rose garden. Gardens Canada, an af- filiated group of the Canadian Nursery Trades Association, is promoting the beautiful "Maybride" crabapple. This white-flowered ornamental has been introduced from the Ex- perimental Farm in Ottawa. Hardy all across Canada, it will grow to a height of 15 to 20 feet. Another fine Canadian in- troduction is "Agincourt Beauty" lilac. This French hybrid-type, developed by Mr. Leonard Slater of Agincourt, has received an Award of Merit from the International Lilac Society. It has large, very fragrant trusses of deep rich purple blooms; individual florets can reach about I 1/2 in- ches in diameter. These are but a few of the many new varieties available to gardeners this year. Watch for more in your catalogs and gar- den centers.