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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-03-21, Page 29A �rt r a 'PAGE aB—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 19/4 For A Promising ' Rose Garden No question about it, the rose is by far and away America's favorite flower, and ,there are varieties to please anyone's taste. They come in all sizes, shapes9 and colors, and grow abundantly almost anywhere when they are properly planted and cared for.. The first °step=Clip off dead or broken roots or shoots. Step two—Dig a hole '15 to 18 . inches deep, depending on the size of the bush. Step three—Begin to till the cen- '.ter of the hole with fine soil until there is a mound on which to rest the center of the root system be- neath the base of the plant. Step four—Vere carefully .place .the center �f the roots on the top of that mound and spread the roots out over the soil. Work with the soil to .firm a firm packing around the rot ts, nraking;sur-e -to eliminate any air pockets. ,. a Step tivt-Backtill the hole, packing it firmly against the roots. 1n c:old'.'clim-ates: the bud union (where the top and.:roots meet) should be about two inches- below the ground level. In warmer areas. 4,1 the bud union should be at or slight- ly above the ground -level. . • Step six—When the hole is about ;half full., add a little• water, -then complete filling the hole with soil, Fontinuing to pack it ddwn firmly. Step seven—Water the bush ° .generous n., Roses require nitrogen, , phos- phorous and potash as primary ele- ments thr their healthy growth, and 'these can be obtained from corn- mercial fertilizers or from natural materials. Feeding should begin in early. spring and be done as often as necessary. Sow the fertilizer two to three inches into the soilAurround- ing the plant 'perimetaer; and water immediately afterwards. , Roses, require a good sQaktni; at least once a week. and rainfall ;is often not -sufficient. At least an inch of water --enough to soak to the roots—should be given to the plant each week. A. mulch is not a neces- sity for roses. but it can help protect roots from 'high temperatures in the summer *wand ,keep weeds at a m41.rflunF. PLANTING A ROSE BUSH. The bud union should be at 'about, ground level. Add'small quantities of water during the filling; Makin -sure to pack the•soil down firmly. Water generously afterwards. ' Bathroom spruced up Irl t4 io,. , U ' -nom`� R•l r .,, ►.--,, • ' '.► ".tit,.,(tib . f , i. '17�j�• -fit '�•i'�, 7� J. Bright hues '74 forecast Color this 5y ear is more important"' than ever.' -.The' forecast is clear and bright for 1974, ' Green, mint, brick red, canary: yellow, ` sky blue, tangerine, and, terra cotta are the NOW color:. Each one is taken from nature, and can add real excitement • to any interior.. ecorating with red tones 1 or tangerine'' for Smashing ° accerits is -fantastically ef- fective when usedin`mod- eration arid mixed with white'furnishirigs. The whole scheme gives a soar- ing uplift to the spirits. , Even though the bright - colors are the hottest news right now, the earth tones — in ,step with the ecology movement' and nature — are still very popular. Letus help ou. with ,, buying, bu ding or repairing ur home. R. . ARMSTRONG 524-7381 - ORIA GREY UST COMPANY. SN ORDINARY BATHROOM DRESSES-Up` ,Try 'U Seeds - Fertilizers Gardeh tools - Box plants - Rose bushes - Ornamentals - Flowering shrubs - Fruit trees -Insecticides - Weed killers Soil' additives:— •- 'Hanging baskets - Peat pots - Window' planters - Garden vlovee - Wheelbarrows i etc. etc. " s..... For... Plumbing & Heating, and quality. .Inglis .Appliances ' HOFFMEYER PLUMBING AND HEATING L"TD°. GET MORE FOR'YOUR MQNEY AT.... 55 Kln Ston St. •. : ' °Goderlch, '5244861 • NEED YOUR GARDEN TILLED • OR LAWN FERTILIZED OR GENERAL GARDENING DONE? CALL 524-87061 "We'll have it done for you" cla j • I GODERICH SIGNAL. -STAR, T} RSDAY, MARCH' 21., 1974—PAGE, 6B 4 , u Family lifestyle guides decorating ideas Ready -to •. asseiib1e furniture :.solves' storage Why are there more eta- geres sold today than ever before? And what's an eta- gere, anyway,? .v It's merely a fancy way of saying free-standing shelves and :#fat makes its popularity obvious:~ so few, new homes and apartments have anything built-in these day's. . Shelves that are useful' , ,, and decoratiye at the same time are a natural, either fbr newlyweds starting fur- nishing fronlscratch or for long -marrieds with more possessioris than- storage-- space: toragespacer . But when priorities°of the buclget.....put a squeeze on' ;all but basic necessities for seating, eating and sleeping, it is.a shame to'relegate the favorite'books brought from the family home,, the dis- playable wedding gilts or cherished collections': to • dusty cartons inn the closet:. '` Especially when a really ,Handsome piece of furniture Lan be had the bX4,and new way — ready-to-semble --; and thereforea re- markably low cost. Beaides, ,,, it is something that will add a couple's own personality to their -new home. The furniture comes in a • Treat package. that, you can* take right out of the store - .no wait for deliveries — and put together yourself. Because you supply the hid- den ingredient-. ia.bor—you save substantial amounts of money. For people who enjoy do- l:ng it themselves, it's :a cinch. put even the all- thumbs type shouldn't be Proper lawn and garden. care adds to "property -enhancement Home : improvement z.s more than a fresh coat of paint, a remodeled' • and modernized kitchen or"bath, or a newly wallpapered bed- room. -It's also lush landscaping, to accent your home's best features a;,c.- perhaps de emphasize others; to pro- vide a degree of privacy Ad offer shelter from win- , ter''s cold winds or the sun's hot summer rays. And it's landscaping 'which beautifies and en- hances your property, while turning every inside -out' view into a pastoral master- ' piece. . Nbne of these objectives is easy to ,attain, but is -cer- . tainly not beyond' rea•Ch with careful planning, seri- ous study. or expert guid- ance in the selection of plants, and large measures' of "TLC." ,_ Now, TLC could stand for Tedium.— Labor — Chance. But we mean. Tender Loving Care, knowing that .plants wfi and lawns will conly . fiour- • ish• when... cared, for with timely and proper . spray applications ty outdoor r, housekeepers., turned off by ',the do-it- yourself „aspects, Moreover, the furniture has many 'asset&. Not • least • among these is that it has fashion appeal. There is a., wide range of ° handsome styles -from sleek' modern in the fitkii"s acclaimed 0 "chrome and pecan"''e'bllec- t tion to transitional and d tra- ditional themes. Function is as important and as carefully considered • as the facades which,• are elegant and substantial enough for the most fastid- ious hOrne. w .. Of .particular interest is the "mix —match — inter- change" aspect of the' units in 'each design group.' The ,.. 0 4-h components can be corn - A shortage bined in many ways to fill your individtfal need§, 'whether you Want only open shelves, or a combination with closed ;cabinets' and a drop -lid desk,/bar section.. The furniture is virtually carefree. Made of particle- board'laminated with vinyl veneer, it's .moisture and ' ' scratch resistant and can be wiped clean with a, damp cloth. ' • ' All in all, it has much to ,recommend it. ° WATCH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING COMING SOON .IJEWBUILDING - •NEW LINES ART'S LANDSCAPING, NURSERY ands GARDEN CENTRE :A. BOURDEAU . FREE. ESTIMATES GODERICH, ONTARIO ' PHONE 524-9126,. 166 BENNETT ST'. E, ;G�deriochBuilding,:ce'tre B I L LL ASSOCIATE ST.ORE SAVINGS THAT NR! 1524-8383 Y• MEASYR� FREE DELIVERY YOUR ,COMPLETE HOME it COTTAGE CENTRE LUMBER AND. BUILDERS' MATERIALS • HANOVER CUPBOARD DISTRIBUTORS FLOORING., AND BROADLOOM • HARDWARE AND POWER TOOLS P ^ BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS Largest selection of building materials - in Western Ontario .4 FA 33' 4 N o •w