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Clinton News-Record, 1970-07-02, Page 9Clinton News ecor Home and Garden 105th YEAR No 27 • CLINTON, ONTARIO — THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1970 s • NEW HOUSE DESIGN — This unusual two-storey home was de- signed by Architect DAVID M. KE- HOE of Winnipeg. Being without basement it is well suited for use in rocky areas where excavation costs would be exorbitant. fn the interest of privacy it has the main living area on the upper level. It is adaptable to a sloping lot and would be best sited with the dining room facing south. The second floor layout is efficiently planned to in- chide a kitchen, three bedrooms and a living room which extends the full width of the house. The lower level contains a study, playroom and serv- ice rooms plus a good sized entrance hall. The floor area, exclusive of carport and enclosed patio, is 1,589 square feet: the overall external dimensions are 36 feet five inches by 45 feet six inches. Working drawings , of this house, known as Design 535, are available at minimum cost from Cen- tral Mortgage and Housing Corpor- ation. Mrs. Allan Barnett of RR 2, Goderich was the owner of the champions rose at the annual Clinton Rose Show on Friday. The rose was a beautiful deep shade of red. — staff photo. y The Clinton Rose Show attracted 142 entries in the Town Hall Horticulture Soviet annual on Friday afternoon and evening. Over-all winner and top rose winner was Mrs. Allan Barnett, RR 2, Goderich. — staff photo. Rose Show held Friday The sweet smell of flowers took over from the usual smell of cigarette and cigar smoke in the Council Chambers of the Clinton Town Hall Friday as Clinton Horticulture Society held its annual Rose Show. Mrs. Allan Barnett, RR 2, Goderich, won the over-all points championship and the championship rose of the show. Mrs. Barnett topped 21 other exhibitors with a total of 25 points. Second was Mrs. Cliff Epps of Clinton with 14 points. Twenty-two exhibitors also took part in the junior classes at the show open to public school children. Raymond Wheeler won the prize for the best decorated vase made from a plastic container not more than 10 inches high. Pat Cook won the prize for a container of miscellaneous garden flowers while Cathy Cudmore had the most artistic arrangement of six named wayside flowers. The results of the individual classes at the annual Rose Show were (named in order of finish): Professional tips on purchasing a home W. Counter, Mrs. F. Fingland; artistic arrangement of Pansies, Mrs. D. Pullen, Mrs. R. B. Campbell, J. J. W,Sopkter. Five stems 'of Sweet William, Mrs, A. Barnett, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. D. Pullen; one spike of Delphinium, Mrs. C. Epps, Mrs. D. Pullen, Mrs. S. Middleton; three stems of any other variety of flower, Mrs. D. Pullen, Mrs. G. Scribbins, Mrs. R. B. Campbell; container of mixed garden flowers, Mrs. S. Middleton, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. D. Pullen; a Japanese type floral arrangement, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. S. Middleton, Mrs. S. Middleton. CHILDREN PUBLIC SCHOOL AGE in monthly payments, you can afford? The lawyer — have you chosen one (picking one before you go out may save you from signing something 'that binds you but not the other party)? But remember, no matter how ready you are to begin, that the proper first step is to scan the paper for the names of real estate brokers, not marriage brokers. For though buying a house may be like proposing marriage, it' wise to get some expert advice from a professional before crossing the threshhold. Summer care of potted plants Container of mixed garden flowers, Pat Cook, Paul Van Damme, Cindy Middleton. Artistic arrangement of six named varieties of wayside flowers, Cathy Cudmore (also a Special Book), Paul Middleton, Adrienne Woods, Fred Middleton, Cindy Middleton. Decorated vase not more than 10 inches high made from plastic container, Raymond Wheeler, Kim Fink, Paul Van Damme. Winner of most points, Mrs. A. Barnett. Champion Rose, Mrs. A. Barnett. cannot, like those of unrestricted plants, reach out in search of moisture. Actively growing plants in the summer . may need to be fertilized. A liquid or dry chemical fertilizer may be used following the directions of the fertilizer manufacturer. If house plants are given the right amount of sun or shade, moisture and food, while they are on 'summer vacation' outdoors, they'll be in much better condition for the long winter months indoors. Don't forget to mark on your calendar the date on which you should be preparing for their return. Usually just before the first light frost. This may be early in September in eastern Canada, and perhaps by the end of August in the prairie regions. Hybrid Tea, white, Mrs. J. W. Counter, Mrs. B. Holland, Mrs. F. Fingland; Hybrid Tea, yellow, Mrs. N. Holland, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. R. Neal; Hybrid" Tea, pink, Joanne Farrell, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. F. Fingland; Hybrid Tea, red, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. R. Cudmore, Mrs. C. Nelson; Hybrid • Tea, any other colour, Mrs. C. Epps, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. C. Van Damme. Hybrid Tea, one bloom, yellow only, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. J. W. Counter, Mrs. R. B. Campbell; two stems, any colour, Grandiflora, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. C. Epps;' three blooms, any colour, a colour, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. C. Epps; two stems of Polyanthas or Floribundas, Mrs. F. Fingland, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. R. Cudmore; seven roses in a container, Mrs. F. Fingland, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. S. Middleton. Arrangement of climbers, or ramblers, any colour, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. J. W. Counter; dining room table arrangement, not over 10" high, Mrs. C. Epps, Mrs. J. W. Counter, Mrs. R. B. Campbell; novel arrangement of roses suitable for mantle, Mrs. C. Epps, Mrs. A. Barnett; rose corsage, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. J. Care for large lawn with riding mower machine operation can easily overcome these potential hazards. Because of the size and structure of the riding mower, says Professor Irwin, animals and children should be kept at a safe distance, and no extra riders permitted at any time. The efficiency of the machine can be high as the height of the cut can be adjusted. Most riding mowers have runners to regulate the height, and thus prevent lawn scalping and consequent scorching from the sun. Certain models can have their height adjusted by changing the height of the axle, but this can be a tedious operation. A non-floating rotary mower can have a cutting diameter of 26 inches, and adjustments to vary the height of the cut from 13/4 to 2 3/4 inches. If a youngster is operating the machine, insurance policies should be checked; co-ordination and skill are required to operate the mowers correctly, and insurance coverage should extend to all those who may uSe the machines. Farm vacations increasingly popular Many families who live in towns and cities across Canada are planning to spend their vacations on a farm this year. This is an increasingly popular way for a family to enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, good food and a friendly family holiday. There are activities for all members of the family and a chance to see a working farm in action, without having to do the work. V`Farrn vacations are a new way of enjoying a family holiday at reasonable cost with the comforts of home and the space and interests of a farm," said Ray Cunningham of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. "Hotels are not everyone's idea of the best place for a family holiday and they are certainly not the cheapest. Camping may be cheap, but not always the most comfortable. Farm vacations offer the best, of both worlds," he said. Children can enjoy the space, the animals, the trees and fields, and new friends. Many of the farms have ponies or riding horses. Several of the farms will take children who are not accompanied by adults. Costs vary, but are usually $50 to $60 per person per week for an all-inclusive holiday. Brochures, listing a wide range of farm vacation hosts, are available • from The Ontarid Federation of Agriculture, Suite 502, 387 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario. The OFA has been working to promote this programme for a number of years. They are hoping that the-number of host families will increase each year, to keep up with the demand by urban families for a farm vacation. ' 2. Construction. Check basement walls for severe cracks, bulges, dampness, signs of flooding, a musty smell. Can it be aired out? If basement beams are free of rot, termites and carpenter ants, you should see no traces of "sawdust" and you should be unable to push a penknife blade deeply and easily into the wood. Watch out for long, deep plaster cracks around door and window frames, and for rain leakage stains on upstairs ceilings and walls. Floors should be firm and level; you can test them with an inexpensive bubble-type tester sold in most hardware stores. 3. Bathrooms. Any house should have at least two toilets (unless you are a hermit) and it is becoming standard to have at least one bathroom on each level of a house. If you need an extra bath, be sure that the price you pay will leave you enough to put one in promptly, and don't complain if you have to do this; with the cost of labor and fixtures forever going up, the value of an investment in a new bathroom keeps escalating. 4. Heating equipment. Is it suitable to the size of the house? Many newer homes have two and even three zone heating, giving you the opportunity to have different levels of heat in different parts of the house, and giving you the economy that accompanies this option. 5. Wiring. Are there enough electrical outlets and circuits for the size of the house? Insist on a written guarantee that the house has at least a 60 amp electrical service (100 or even 200 amps are better). If the home is to be built, or if you're planning structural changes, call the telephone company for free advice on wiring; by running the wires behind walls, you'll avoid excessive exposed wiring. 6. Yard. Large enough and private enough for your family's needs? Will the summer privacy provided by trees disappear with autumn's falling leaves? Shrubbery that's right up against an old house may harbor dangerous dampness or carpenter ants; check. 7. You. This should really be the first thing to check for it will help in deciding what to try for in' evaluating and selecting the house you need. Do you know how much cash you can actually put together? Have you figured out how much, Do you have a large lawn, or do you just naturally like to take it easy during the hot weather? If you fit either category, then a riding mower could be just what you're looking for to cut the grass. Most riding mowers are 4 horsepower with a steel frame and a 37-inch wheelbase, says Professor Ross Irwin, School of Engineering, University of Guelph, but this can vary with the manufacturer. On the average, machines have four forward speeds, and can move, fully loaded, at speeds of up to 4 miles per hour. As with many things, there are advantages and disadvantages to using this mower. This type is safer than others in one respect, since the operator sits over the cutting area, This reduces the risk of injury from flying stones or other objects thrown out by the cutting blades. The two biggest dangers of the riding mower are that it can tip over on an incline or during a sharp turn, and it can be thrown backwards if the clutch is engaged while the engine is running at high speed. Proper Are you a "wall-knocker"? That's the term many real estate people apply to prospective home buyers who, ignorant of what they should really be looking for, thump the walls of a house curiously, hoping to hear some clue. Like "tire-kickers" among used car salesmen, and "leather-sniffers" in a whole variety of fields, "wall-knock- ers" rarely get as much value as they might. They shop for a home on Saturday, but forget to find out whether that quiet, shady lane is a truck route on weekdays. They admire a pretty lawn in summer, but forget to ask about the presence of insulation so necessary for winter. They do their hunting on dry, blue-sky days — and fail to look for high-water marks on basement walls. "Buying a home is like proposing marriage," says housing expert, J.V. Cannon, Jr., boss of a firm known among plumbers as the most fashionable and reliable of the plumbing fixture manufactui,..- "If you're not careful, a slick coat of paint may dazzle you out of looking for honest structural soundness. Some people forget all about the attic. A few even overlook the bathroom fixtures!" Lists are an invaluable house-hunting aid. Before you shop write down all the features your new house and neighborhood must have; then list those you'd like to find if you can. While looking at houses, have one member of the family jot down the good and bad points of each house you see. This way, you are less likely to request a second look at a house that left you cold first time around. These are sometimes so obvious that no one thinks to check them, yet a house that lacks these features can be a king sized headache for years to come. 1. Exterior. Is the siding solid, the roofing tight and flat? Paint free of peels, blisters and "alligatoring"? (A negative answer might mean a leak in the rain drainage system.) Rain gutters and spouts should lead to dry wells (underground beds of rock and gravel for dispersion) at least 15 feet from the house. You can test the downspout by inserting a hose and running water down it for five minutes; none should back ifp. be later when the pots are in the ground. For convenience in caring for them it is better to group house plants together in various outdoor bed locations to provide a variety of conditions — full sun for plants that tolerate it, such as cacti and succulents, amaryllis and geraniums; part shade for azaleas, Christmas cactus and orchid cactus and shade for foliage plants in general. A spot near a high-headed tree or shrub whose foliage is not too dense or in the vicinity of a building may provide these various conditions in one local area; if not, the plants will have to be scattered in flower or shrub borders. Placing the pots in the ground or in a special bed of peat moss or sand will lessen the need, for plant watering. Pot rims should be slightly above the soil level and the base of each pot should be surrounded with cinders or gravel to provide drainage. This arrangement also will prevent plants from rooting over the pot rims or through the pot drainage hole. The pots should be given an occasional half-turn so that plants will not grow too much in one direction — toward the sun, Normal summer rainfall will reduce the need for Watering, However; the plants should be watered whenever there is a prolonged dry spell. Their roots are confined in a small space and CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemems are ideal to brighten an annual or perennial garden. Young plants can be obtained from two—year—old plants by lifting them in May. Healthy, well—rooted stolons (young shoots) should be selected and watered with a liquid fertilizer such as 20-20-20 to prevent any check in their growth. Once replanted the young plants should be well firmed and Watered in their new Site to insure optimum growth and bloom. BY A. R. BUCKLEY Flowering and foliage plants that can be spared from their role of decorating house interiors should be given a summer vacation outdoors to strengthen them for the winter months indoors. You should not, however, put these potted plants outside and then forget entirely where they are or that they need summer care, for there are certain requisites and precautions to be observed if the plants are to get the most from the open air. Now that the spring work is somewhat less and the weather is more settled and warmer, it's time for this annual exodus, There are three main preliminary steps to undertake before finally setting them outside, which are as follows: (1) Discard plants that have outlived their usefulness, including those too big for their indoor niche and which cannot be reduced in size by pruning. (2) Prune, to promote symmetry or to reduce a plant's size. (3) Repot into larger pots those plants that need more room in which to grow, If the pots are to be plunged into the soil, first check for insect pests. If any are present or suspected, place the pots on their sides and spray water Or an insecticide on the undersides of the leaves. It is much easier to get; at the pests now than it will NNW 1 /4 • - - SECOND SECTION Plunging an aphelandra plant in a shady border.