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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
NEW FACILITIES - Bill Ra.mmeloo has added still more facilities to his greenhouse business on
the 14th concession, south of highway 83, and is now ready to serve the public better than ever.
Known as Farmer Bill's Greenhouses, the business has grown steadily to the point where it is now
one of the biggest operations in the area.
Garden firm expand faciiities
Starting out a couple of years
ago on a small scale as a mark-
et gardener, Bill Rammelloo
of Shipka is in the midst of
great expansion and will soon
have one of the largest green
houses and garden centres in
Western Ontario.
Known as Farmer Bill's the
greenhouse is located a mile
and a quarter east of Shipka on
Huron County Road 4, and will
provide plants, flowers, shrubs,
trees and everything a gardener
needs.
A third green house has been
added recently giving Farmer
Bill more than 10, 000 square
feet of greenhouse floor space.
He is in the process of obt-
aining a complete line of trees,
shrubs, and herbs to go along
with more than 40, 000 -boxes
of plants now under glass.
Rammelloo says "we have
everything a gardener needs.
Potted plants
Mother's Day is coming and
you may be wondering what to
give the special lady in your
life.
"Don't overlook that popular
favorite --the potted plant, "
advised Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food horticult-
urist D.M. Sangster. "It is a
lasting gift and sure to please."
The yellow -flowered Princess
Anne and the white -flowered
Winter Carnival are by far the
most popular Chrysanthemums
available. However, there are
rhany other 'mum varieties to
choose from, including the new
ones with daisy -like flowers.
Hydrangeas produce large
showy pink, white or blue
blooms that last much longer
if the plants are kept well -
watered.
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CONTRACTOR
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*Renovations*
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We sow it and you grow it."
The Rammelloo greenhouses
now hold a large number of
hanging baskets and many nov-
elty flowering and gardening
plants. One interesting item is
a Venus flytrap.
The flytrap is a small plant
which lives on flies and literally
gobbles up any stray insects. It
is being imported from North
Carolina and grows in a special
peat moss.
Tomato, cabbage and span-
ish onion plants are now ready
for replanting in area gardens.
Plant fruit trees
in mid-May
for best results
Fruit trees should be set out in
home gardens in mid-May.
"For the best results, buy
quality trees and follow recom-
mended planting procedures, "
advises Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food horticult-
urist D.M. Sangster. "Because
fruit trees need good drainage,
avoid planting sites with heavy
clay soils that retain water and
inhibit new root formation."
Dig a large hole for each tree
to allow plenty of room for
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1975
root development. Spread a
good loam soil around the roots
before filling in the hole. After
planting, water the "tree with
one and one-half to two gallons
of water. Prune newly planted
trees back to assure a good,bal-
ance between the tops and root
systems to stimulate adequate
regrowth. Fruit trees do not
need fertilizer during the first
year.
For proper pollination, plant
two varieties of apples, pears,
sweet cherries, and plums.
Peaches, apricots, and sour
cherries are self -fertile
and require only one variety.
For further information on poll-
ination requirements, consult
your nurseryman.
Visit Our Store
FARMER BILL'S GREENHOUSES
SPECIAL
UNTIL
MAY
14
Shipka - Phone Dashwood 237-3228
OPEN DAILY — 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
j
Farmer Bill's Sales Staff
MUMS
6"
Pot
SPECIAL
UNTIL
MAY
14
$199
Also ... Extensive Selection of:
* Garden Mums
* Rock Garden Material
* Tuberous Begonias
* Geraniums
* Rare & Common House Plants
SUNDAYS — 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Beautify
Your
Property
Robert, Our Newest Salesman
Beautify
Your
Property
• ROSES • SHADE TREES
• SHRUBS
Uprights
Spreading
Flowering
We Have All Your
Garden Necessities
Including A Complete Line Of CIL Garden
Fertilizers and Chemicals
Now
Ready
For
Planting
Senior Salesman, Eric
Now
Ready
For
Planting
* Strawberry Plants
* Dutch Sets * Glad Bulbs
* Seed Potatoes * .Lawn Seed (Canada No. 1)
BOX
• SPANISH ONIONS • CABBAGE
• BROCCOLI ' • CAULIFLOWER
PLANTS
• BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Make
It
Grow
Make
It
Grow,
Just Arrived ... Semi Truckloads of
• PEAT MOSS
• SPECIAL POTTING SOILS
• DECORATIVE BARK
• SHEEP & COW MANURE, ETC.
Also Variety of Indoor & Outdoor Planting Containers
Watch For Our Large Sign 11/4 Mile East of Shipka on Crediton Road (County Road 4)