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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-16, Page 48Page 18 Diagnostic service for plant growers Homeowners as well as the agricultural industry can now get answers to their questions and problems from a new pest diagnostic and services clinic- at the University of Guelph. The clinic is offered with the support of funds provided through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.. The clinic will deal with questions relating to the identification and control of pests, the identification of plants, and the many problems encountered by horticultirists and homeowners in growing plants. For many' years, such problems have been brought to the University of Guelph, and several departments for answers. Among those who responded to such queries were the late Prof. J. C. Taylor, and Professors H. Goble and C. B. Kelly, who recently retired from their faculty positions. Modern demands for updated information on pesticides and a steadily growing number of all inquiries now require a more co-ordinated system,with specimens for identification and other enquiries directed to a central location. The new iclinic achieves this, and will provide a more prompt and better service to the public. The clinic Will be staffed, initially _ .. . with a diagnostician, R. T. •Wukasch, assisted by both Prof. Goble and Prof. Kelly on a part-time basis. Other specialists at the University of Guelph and elsewhere will also act as consultants so that the clinic can serve a broad ffnction to the agricultural industry, an- cillary industries and general public. Enquiries and specimens for diagnosis should be sent or delivered to: )?est Diagnostic and Advisory Clinic, Department of Environmental Biology, Room B 14, Graham. Hall, University ,of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, NIG 2W1. Telephone: (519) 824-4120, Ext. 2701. Sunflowers are useful Like porkers from which everything is used but the squeal, sunflowers are ef- ficient, adaptable and in- finitely useful to gardeners. The huge, golden sunlight ,� seeking blossoms are beautllul, molly-'-triaT—cnr-• — pensating for sunflower's tall, .coarse leaves, often used for screening: Seeds form quickly, their weight making sunflower 't'h'ead4" nod. After the seed heads are harvested the sturdy, fibrous stalks can be dried and saved for use as rustic tripods to support vining vegetables or flowers. If you want to plant giant sunflowers, be sure to select a variety bearing the name "Giant" or "Mammoth".. Plant breeders have. developed all . , sorts bf shorter, smaller flowered sunflowers in their quest for more decorative garden plants. 'These newer varieties are beautiful but they don't have giant flowers. "-AND PUT IN A HANDY � .PLACE!Nil aft itar THIS FOR ALL YOUR SPRING HOME 8 GARDEN NEEDS CHECK US OUT FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS BRICK & STONE WORK CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES AND HOMES JIM RIEHL CALL 524-2786 Man with truck to clean yards and take refuse away. Custom Homes and Innovative Renovations Phone: 524-8147 SEE US FOR THE FULL JO BACKHOEING & B11t1. ZING GRAVEL PLUS SEPTIC TANK and BASEMENT FOUNDATION WORK A Complete job — Competitive Prices ARNOLD STOTHERS R.R.6 GODERICH 529-7403 .Raise mowers Raise. the blade on your lawnmower to 1%/Z-2 inches for a healthier lawn. More frequent mowing will be necessary, but the turf won't burn as easily. SAND- BLASTING BRICK HOMES 'POINTING 8 SILICONE also • AIR HAMMER WORK Call ARNOLD STOTHERS .R. 6 GODERICH 529-7403 '7.00 a load Call Peter Prevett 524-8553 LAWNS Cutting and Rolling Will cut lawns half acre or more. Spring, rolling also available for any size area. *From Seaforth to Goderich* REASONABLE RATES • Phone: 395-2404 Call us for a FREE Estimate on: BACKHOE SERVICE For any type of backhoe work CALL CLIFFORD HUGILL GODERICH 524-7170 Y Sid Bruinsma Excavatin Goderich Backhoeing - Top soil .. - Bulldozing Open Ditches - Septic Tanks Sewers - Estimates at no obligations Cali: 524-8668 NSW therrrl®f CUSTOM HOMES also Cottages m Additions Farm Buildings Renovations. ASKES BROS. CONSTRUCTION Luck now. 528-2726 SV-f -IPKIF f .... and Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEIWART°S ALUMINUM & INSULATION , 207 Huron Rd., Goderich 5.24-8821 Smith Caven ENTERPRISES 482-7130 P.O. BOX 644 CLINTON 524-2518 PAINTING & DECORATING CUSTOM WELDING & FABRICATION DOWNDRAFT STOVES DEN An alteVngtive to rising gas flex —heat prices and increasing oil shortages The newest and most comfortable way to heat - for in- dustrial, commercial and residential use, For more information about the Flex -Heat System con- tact: FRED LAWRENCE ELECTRIC LTD. AUBURN, ONTARIO 526-7505 _..__...,_._......-._..__sed out"' waatrr'w°ttr-- A SOUND ROOF! QUALITY MATERIALS EXPERT INSTALLATION NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL ROOFING REPAIRS o REBUILD CALL 524-9089 You'll be pleased with our Top Quality Workmanship and Low Com- petitive Prices. SALES & SERVICE 162 MARY ST. GODERICH nem mil pis -- mil ®®®fes int aIlei mai ®0 •