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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-05-10, Page 38'NOME &. GABDEN IUPROVEMENT WEEK OF MAY 7,,1179 li PROPER PRUNING. inthe spring rinencourages . p g three buds per stem. : should be cut(d: Fto�dy the- ntarfo strong, healthy growth.RosesMinistry of Agriculture'and Food) - back tothree to'five strong stems, with two. or astips for reproduction Would you like to ,auecessfully.--and easily-- reproduce asily reproduce your roses?' Here's all you have to do, ;according to the Ortho book "An About Roses." First, make six -to -eight - inch cuttings when the bloom has faded. Remove the flower, along. with a few inches of the top. stem, Leave only oneor two leaves at the top, Then dipthe bottom end into a. root hormone stimul- ant, Next, set cuttings, im- mersed to m-mersed-to one-half their length, into a deep growing medium composed of equal parts of sand (or perlite) and peat moss (or.vermiculite). Then, insert twotall stakes into the soil to support a Alas. tic bag. Seal the bag to create a climate much like that of a. greenhouse. Store, this in a bright place, but away from direct sbnlight,. Remove the'bag when, the new growth begins, usually in five to eight, weeks. The final step is to trans- plant each cutting to a pot or to the garden where it will get partial: shade for a couple of weeks. •o�o+"o"cr.�o+�oxo�.�. However you choose to: use them, you'll discover roses arc versatilej, indis- pensable garden "'tools." With an, eye for beauty, a sense of design and composi, tion, you can use these lovely, (lowers. to finish off an out- door -canvas." A Canadian Pool IS NOT JUST ANOTII ER POOL. We have a complete line of. inground and ()dove ground pools as well as replacement parts. One to suit every family's needs. • Lawn at pool accessories • Water wings • Diving Boards • Ladders • Slides • Covers • Solar blankets • Pool Heaters • Solar Heating • Filters • Games • yacuum • Furniture • Gas barbeques We carry a' complete line of pool chemicals for trouble free swimming. Cada I61 Pols • 234° North Main Operated ,by JOHN MIDDEGAAL Seaforth, Ontario 527-0104