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The Huron Expositor, 1955-04-08, Page 6lsi THE. HURON EXPQSITUR. n the mto An interesting garden is like a winding lane, it should unfold on the visitor gradually. Even if space is limited to the standard a t back lot, it is possible with, per aps a curving path, clumps of tall annuals,.Qr shrubbery, to hide some interesting and intriguing corners and shady spots. Here we place a couple of chairs or a bench or a bit of wall or hedge. But a curving path without any reason at all for the curve looks artificial. So we make that path wind around a tree, or a big clump of shrub- bery. And every yard we proceed down that path there should be a different view, a flower bed or some other feature that cannot be completely seen from the back porch or the garage. It is not dif- ficult at all to add a bit of mys- lG R(I^rIA • y� IIA r , I.. _.(11/ ,s1.' ar e tery, to keep. some special cor- ners almost hidden and with the amount of planting material we have available in Canada one can do wonders in• creating a gar • e that is different from any other and reflects ones individuality, Attract the Birds Almost all birds are the gar- dener's friend, and we would do well to attract them not only as protection against insects, but for their own beauty. Invitations there are in plenty. Shrubs and trees, bird houses, feeding stations and watering or bathing pools, all will help to bring wrens and or- ioles and robins. But we can do more than this. There are cer- tain, bright flowers that have a special appeal for humming birds. SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS OPEN DAILY — PHONE 3pJ T. Pryde &Son OPEN 3634 T. Pryde Son ALL TYPES OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS Enquiries are invited ALL TYPES OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS Enquiries are invited Exeter Phone 41.J Exeter Phone 414 Clinton Phone 103 Clinton 103 Huron Farm News Warm spring-like weather melt- ed most of the snow from last week's storms. Excellent runs of sap were reported during -the week. Seed cleaning plants are operating at full capacity. Brucellosis inspectors have now lined up the heifer calves for the spring vaccination in the twelve townships operating under this program. Warble fly spraying was started in the townships on Ai 1. Ther ar all sorts of shrubs with bright a d edible fruit or seeds that will invite Cardinals. It pays well to study the special likes of the birds, to plant things that will produce food and shelter in win- ter as well as in summer. Make It Last There is no reason at all why the vegetable garden should not be producing abundantly from early June right through until hard frost in the fall.. The main thing is to spread out the planting. In- stead of sowing the whole packet of carrots or beets or beans at one time, we put in a third of the supply a little earlier than usual, another third about the regular time and then save a third for from two to three weeks later than normal. To further spread the harvest, experienced gardeners will often use early, medium and late varieties of the same vege- table, so that there is always something just reaching the peak of tender quality. One of the greatest mistakes any home gar- dener can make is to sow the whole vegetable plot on the first fine afternoon. If he does, he will have more than he can eat for a few weeks, then a regular famine. LIST ANNUAL VARIETIES OF FLOWERS BEST STARTED INDOORS; BEST SOILS Flowering plants which are us- ually classed as annuals, are those which produce their best bloom in the year in which the seeds are sown. Annuals may be classed as hardy or half-hardy. Hardy an- nuals are those that will withstand freezing without serious injury and may be sown in late fall or very early spring. Half-hardy annuals are native of countries whose growing seasons are longer than ours, says J. M. Scattery, Head Gardener, Harrow Station. Best results will be ob- tained with these by sowing early indoors and transplanting to -flow- ering quarters when frost danger is over. Most varieties of annuals offer- ed by Canadian seed houses will bloom if the seeds are sown out- doors in late April or early May. Quicker effect, however, and a much longer period of bloom will be obtained by starting the follow- ingvarieties, indoors in March: Ageratum, Sweet Alyssum, China Asters, Balsam, Carnation, Cel- osia, Coleus, Dianthus, Dimorpho- theca; Impatiens, Lobelia, Mari- gold, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Portulaca, Salpiglossis, Sal- via, Snapdragon, Stock, Thunber- Sandy and his father were walk- ing to kirk on a Sabbath morning. "Sandy, haven't ye your best boots on?" - "Yes, father." "An awful waste of good leather." "The old ones are too worn out to wear, father." "Then take longer steps, my boy —take longer steps. It'll save shoe leather." gia, Verbena. Vince and Zinnia. rroperly classified varieties lige Salvia and Snapdragon are tender perennials but are usually listed in Canada as annuals. Varieties which give excellent results when sown directly in the garden would include: Acroclinium, Amaranth - us, Arctotis, Calendula, Candytuft, Calliopsis, Centaurea, Chrysanthe- mum, Clarkia, Cleome, Cosmos, Gaillardia, Godetia, Gypsophila, Helianthus, Helichrysum, Kochi`at, Larkspur, Lupin, Mignonette, Na turtium, Nigella, Poppy, Scab) sa and Sweet Pea. With such a multiplicit types and forms it is possible to find varieties suitable for any situa- tion in the home grounds. Some are ideal in the rock garden, oth- ers may be used to take over bare spots left by early blooming plants in the perennial border, while a great many are valuable cut flow- ers. Excellent long lasting mass effects may be obtained by plant-' ing almost any variety of pe- tunias, medium height Snapdragon, French Marigolds and many oth- ers. Best results are obtained in a fine loose loam. Varieties such as Asters, Dahlias, Zinnia and Marigolds will be most satisfac- tory in a soil to which manure or fertilizer has been added, while Poppies, Cosmos, Portulaca, Cen- taurea, Alyssum and Godetia will give excellent results in poor soil. If space is available, annuals for cut flowers should be grown in a row in the vegetable garden. 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And this poses the question: What is a life worth? I think the answer of some sci- entists is likely to be "not too much". Then they might eglieav- or to prove their point by. stating that all the minerals contained in the human body can be purchased at the corner drug store for only a few cents. Historians might say that the value of a life depends almost en- tirely on the place and the times. To substantiate their argument, they will quote figures to show that life is cheap in over -populated countries like India or China or in times of modern warfare. Anywhere, however, in peace or war, the life of a loved one is most precious. In most countries, therefore, laboratory research, medical science and hospital ser- vices are in constant use, day and night, to save lives. Not only that, but they are helping materially to prolong the average span of life. In the last century, for example, the average Canadian's life has been extended 18 years.. The re- duction in infant mortality, es- pecially during the past decade, has been remarkable. Also in 1953, there were 122,430 babies born in Ontario hospitals. Of these, only 1.6% were stillborn as compared to 3.33% stillborn births in hospitals just eleven years pre- viously. The average child born in Ontario this year should live to the ripe age of 66. A generation or two ago people went to hospital only as a last re- sort. Today, the average Cana- dian realizes that many proce- dures can be done in hospitals to restore health which cannot be done elsewhere. Because of closer study, technical assistance, mod- ern drugs, more intricate opera- tions and more thorough diagtios- tic procedures, many diseases, once fatal or frequently so, are now being cured in our fine„hos- pitals across Canada. Other ill- nesses, once prolonged, are now being absorbed in a matter of hours and the patient returned to normal in just a few days. Consequently, hospitals are be- ing used more extensively today. As a result, more Canadian fami- lies are being kept intact and are enjoying health and happiness, for a longer period. The average Canadian wage earner is able to work an increased` number of years and thus has the financial means to provide his family more conveniences and, luxuries. What is a life worth? Canadians everywhere, but especially doctors and hospital personnel -'answer that question by the simple state- ment that a human life is, by far, the most precious thing in the world. That is why hospitals, Men, Women! Old at 40, 50,60! Want Pep? Want to Feel YearsYoanger? Thousands amazed what a little 'pepping up” with Ostrex has done. For body old after 40 lust because ow in iron. Introductory or "get -acquainted" ize only 600. Try Ostrex Tonic Tablets for new pep, vigor and younger feeling, this very day. 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