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Why not?
Join a Horitcuiture Society --
by A. R. Buckley publish • periodic bulletins, but 1
Gardening is a popular pastime finance research projects as WenAp .
in Canada, as over two million Write to Mrs, H. Temple,
gregarious and enthusiastic 210, 2561 Motor Street West,
home gardeners will testify. Toronto 160, Ontario, for further.
It is a hobby ,that invites details. .
discussion wherever you go, and It has been said if a Hollywood
no home gardener worth his salt actress had as many loyal fans as
will hide his light under a bushel. the rose, no studio. could afford, to
If he has some prize -deserving ' hire her. This fan club — the
plant growing in his backyard; American Rose Society, has
you are going to know about it. 16,000 members in 350 or more
Just as certain, you will heal- affiliated clubs. Ken Kraft in his
from the gardener who has the book "Gardener, Go Home" says
first tomato in the neighborhood, "apart from lobbyists trying to
the biggest dahlia, or the largest get . the rose voted the U.S.
pumpkin, kin. National flower, the society ia;out
It naturally follows that such to make,everyone love roses. 'A
people will seek others with rose for every home, a bush for
similar interests. The ranks of every garden' is the way their
horticultural societies elland ambitious ragtime swim rtemio n scentiof 'a
n a
special plant groups ares g
daily with those who have chickeot,, a car in
in very p
become interested'' in special every garage'." own rose
to discs s their gardeningand
want society dians have that worksh inthesame
others. discuss their hobby way as its American counterpart,
Tlye inveterate gardenesooner boastingncludin53
affiliated
Bermuda tend
or later reaches a stage
sophistication which causes him one in Long Island. The86 St. Leonards
to look for those who share not Avenue, Toronrs. S. to 12, Ontario. ; ,
only an enthusiasm for gardening C
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in general, but those who have Irises are represented by an .1
become enamoured with a, active Canadian Iris Society with ti;_
particular garden plant such as members from coast to coast. ''014.,;,,
the
- This society provides information k�j� , r ..• �,�
the iris, the rose, or the daffodil. to its members and will also test :+ate:, Y ' "
Today you can name your •' _.�''`
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favorite plant and probably find a develop. new dWrite toe Mrs. might �r�^
society t fans who have joinedsaGarrity, 152W 18th Street, PLANTING A
ROSE RUSH. The bud union should be
together to learn more of it, share
For those who like to dabble in at about ground level. Add small quantities of water
their experiences with it and Hamilton Ontario, for details
vigorously promotens it. lilies, membership in the North
Before you consider joining a
special plant society, you will American Lily Society, founded -
y find a membership in your local by Canadian and American lily
horticultural society most enthusiasts, is a sound in-
vestment. The year book is a gold
rewarding, no matter what your
interest or how advanced you are mine of information, and its
in horticultural knowledge. The small quarterly bulletin gives up -
majority
of members of these to -the -minute news. The Regional
can be contacted by
organizations join because they Society to Mrs. Ross Martin,
are interested in their own writing
Ontario, LOR 1C0.
gardens and also have a desire to Herb•.enthusiasts can satisfy
assist others and help in the
beautification of their corn- their wildest dreams by just
munOthers ,join so they can writing to the Herb Society of
attendy. the meetings during America, 300 Massachusetts
winter and spring and receive Ave., Boston, Mass. 02115, and
in their seed
excellent Instruction on how to . then participating
care for their own gardens. Many exchange and round robin sc-
are downright novices the first tivities.
Canada also has a gladiolus
year they join, and become
almost experts in gardening society, Ikabana societies..and a
chrysanthemum society. Most
within a few years. Although the
lectures at the society meetings American societies have chap -
are of high calibre; it is the ac ual trs s therInternatioral Shadnadian e Tree
such
contact with others of similar a
interests that gives the beginner Conferenfound Elms
to further Unlimited,
a
e
the confidence needed to attack interest and protection of our
his own problems. you are in- native. elms, alpine societies and
Sooner or later, if one of these may
terested in one particular plant or others.
Any answer to many of
group of plants, you are going to provideour problems. Membership
interest. The number of plant for others with a similaryour
affords you the opportunity to.
groups that have their own fan sharea haveeyour quest ons
of veteran
clubs is fantastic. The society gardenersproblems attended
with the most enthusiasm must and personal p obhe fellowshipsattended
be the African Violet Society of to, and enjoy
Canada. Here is an organization with eagerlyith solicitdred yours,n�terest and
of flower lovers to concernednot only membership. -. - '
one type of plant they
. during the filling, making sure to pack the soil down
firmly. Water generously afterwards.
lant rose garden with care
If you're hoping for a summer -
long supply of dew -covered,
garden -fresh roses, now is the
time to begin outdoor gardening.
"Rose bushes are best planted
in the spring while they are still
dormant," says Ontario ministry
of agriculture and food hor-
ticulturist, D.M. Sangster, "and
both they and the soil need
careful preparation for setting."
Never allow rose bushes to dry
out before they are planted. Keep
their roots moist. Prune the tops
of the bushes back and remove
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the weak canes.
Make sure rose beds are
properly drained and contain
plenty of organic matter. The
addition of a 5-10-10 analysis
fertilizer before planting, at the
rate of one pound for every 25
square feet, usually assures the
bushes of enough nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium. Work
the soil to a depth of 18 inches to
allow room for developing roots.
Avoid cramping the roots of a
rose bush. Place its grafting point
two inches below the soil surface.
Farm the soil around the roots
and finish planting by giving the
bush a thorough watering.
A - silent battle
Healthy, green, vigorous grass
in home lawns, parks and
roadsides wages an effective,
silent battle against all major
forms of environmental pollution,
according to turf grass resear-
chers at many landgrant
kniversities.
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