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^“GE TFN Along Azalea Row By B. Miller I’ve been listening to a spin ner of stories and weaver of tales! All true, of course, for are they not the most exciting kind ? So many he told’ And all ones that 1 should like to share with you. About the man who wanted to own a mountain, and a story of the Peace Rose, and the lad ies garden clubs in Costa Rica! But first of the man himself, and his opinion of the Brookingc- Ilarbor area. Mr. and M s J. G Bacher of Portland, proprietors of t he Swiss Floral Co., were lecent visitors here» and it was my good fortune to be invited to a viewing of some of his koda- chrome slides. Mr. Bacher has been awarded । the Johnny Appleseed order for his horticultural achievements This is the highest award of its' kind in Oregon. He has traveled extensively in Europe, Central America, Canada and our own country. He is the owner of the greatest collection of garden and plant pictures known today, and is in much demand as a lecturer by garden clubs and horticultural societies. Pelican Batting Showed 'Power1 The Pelicans, during the 1950 season, showed a team batting average of .305, healthy in any competition. Leading the regu lars who were with the team He is a traveler with ent re ’he entire season were Matson to the world’s finest gardens, and and Astin. The figures, as releas- his search for horticultural nov ed by Pete Lesmeister, general elties have taken him to many business manager, were: AB H Pct. distanct scenes. Among his koda- Player 6 ..462 ...13 Staab .............. chrome slides are many which 5 .455 11 Chandler ......... he has taken hereabouts, and .385 5 ...13 Shotwell ........ which he uses in his lectures. .384 33 Matson ............. ...86 There were beautiful slides of .375 ....56 21 Astin ............... Azalzea State Park, azaleas in .365 19 ....52 McLean ........... bloom, soil mountains as a back. 31 .344 ...90 Barrett ........... drop for their beauty. Many, too, Clingman......... ....18 6 .333 of Mr. Crissey’s gardens which Holzgang ....... 16 .302 ...53 he says are unique in variety of .300 ...40 H. Westbrook horticultural specimens. ...62 18 .290 Han scam ......... I asked Mr. Bacher if we could Bafaro ............. .263 ...19 not grow’ here, the same flowers Finnell ............ and shrubs which grow in Eng Jollie ................ 57 14 .246 land. His reply was that we can R. Westbrook .. 25 6 .240 I out;-perform anything here in Salvage ............ 17 4 .235 I this area that Engand ever grew. Fasel ................. 22 4 .182 "Kew gardens! You can have Des ja rd in ....... 2 14 Wanted: work by day or hr. liner ones here! Climatic condi- Team Average .305 Inquire Pox 494, Chj. 26tf tiens are so much more favor- Summary of Year: 2-base hits: Barrett 5, Matson 3, McLearn 2, For Sale: '40 Chev. 4-door se He continued speaking of Eng Hanscam, Holzgang, Jollie, Ba dan, $150. Call after 5 or Sun lish gardens and how unfortu- faro, Staab. Chandler, Clingman. days. Arch Bingham, Rivers End, । nate it is that the fine old es- Three-base hits: Barrett 3, 3 miles south of stale line. 29-2* । tate gardens can no longer be J Astin 2, Matson, Hanscam, Holz- ATTENTION, Ye Prospective maintained. Lord Abercrombie!, gang, McLean, Staab. Home runs: Astin 4, Barrett dafTodi’ grower rs, here’s a har-i a rhododendron enthusiast, was gain! One ton of planting stock, once asked what single factor 2, McLean 2, Matson, H. West contains lots of large double- was most detrimental to Eng brook, R. Westbrook, Finnell, nose slabs for just $225. Jumbos lish gardens and he replied: "Sir Hanscam, Jollie, Bafaro. Stolen bases: Holzgang 13, Mc and No. Is at $325 ton. Blue rib Stafford Cripps.” Lean 9, Barrett 7, Astin 3, H. bon winners High taxes, lack of labor, call in Westbrook 3, Hanscam 3, Jollie succession. W. G. Pearmine, liar. curtain to the large English 2, Staab 2, Matson, Finnell. country gardens which the Eng Sacrifices: Astin 2, Matson 9 lishman loves so much. Barrett, Holzgang, Mr. Bacher has recently been For Sale: King Alfred daffo Bases on Balls: Holzgang 14, supervising the planting of the dils for your gardens. 15c per lb. McLean 10, Hanscam 8, Astin 7, W. G. Hoagland, city 28-4 ♦ Oregon M< dical School grounds Matson 6, Ciihgman 4. Barrett at Portland. To that sp< he For Sale: 30 acre ranch with moved the fust magnolia 3, Finnell 3, Chandler 3, H. West modern house, completely redec planted in Portland. The tree is brook 2, Jollie 2, Staab 2. orated and painted. Wonderful 80 years old, having been placed Strike.outs: Jollie 11, IIolz- view, tow down payment, easy in the Kamm gardens in 1872. gang 11, Hanscam 8, Barrett 8, terms. See your real estsate agent. Now that the grounds are being II. Westsbrook 7, R. Westbrook torn apart to make way for new 7, McLean 6, Salvage 6, Staab Fasel 5, Shotwell 4, Finnell buildings, the magnolia has been For Sale: 12 hens, 70 spring moved to a setting worthy of its Matson 2, Chandler 2, Bafaro chickens. Carter & Brown mill, great age and sentimental value. Clingman. up Chetco. ♦ Runs batted in: Barrett 30, Mr. Bacher th.it the Matson Astin 16, Hanscam Lost : Black Chihuahua dog, an commercial growing of bluebct- 14. Joi lie 10, McLean 9, II. West swers to “Choppo.” Reward. Not brook 7, Holzgang 7, Bafaro 6, ify Eldon Musser, or Frank Hill, been overlooked. Blueberries do Finnell 5, R. Westbrook 5, Sal * ship easily, and grow well here. Box 161, Brookings. vage 3, Chandler 3. Shotwell 3, Fasel 3, Clingman Desjardin New SUPPLY Bath Tubs and 2, Staab. Scheduled for Thursday after Toilets on hand now. Won’t last long. On Wharf St. Emil Moore, noon at 1 is the Azalea Garden licensed plumber. 29tf Club's pot luck luncheon at the Azalea state park. This will be TOMATOES: You pick ’em. held at the park if weather per Mrs. Kenneth Layman and Field run. Right side of mits; if not, then in the Grange brother. Everett W’oodrufT, re between Rogue River and Gold hall. A tour of Mr. Brady’s ocean ceived a message Monday tell. Mill on Hwy. 99. John Fleming, front property, Ming Tree Park, ing of the death of their sister Gold Hill. 29 2 will follow' the business meeting. Mrs. Emma Woodruff Smith who died that morning at her heme in Alhambra. Mrs. Smith, native of place, was the youngest child of the late Mr md Mrs. Clarence Woodruff, at tended Del Norte schools, and was graduated from Del Norte High. Since her marriage to Rus- We ¡ire not going to be able to open up on sell Smith. , she has made her September 15. All our equipment is not here home at Alhambra. Surviving, her w idower are a son, and no power ¡n the shop, (electricians are now besides Oliver, four sisters: Grace Sab- (dman of Gerber, Mildred Maas ami Wi inifred Swanson of Eureka But we are still furnishing International parts and Eleanor Layman of Smith out of Portland (('all today will be on noon bus River; two brothers, Curtis of Concord and Everett of Smith tomorrow). SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! River. Mrs. Layman and brother left on the evening bus for Al hambra to attend the funeral on Wednesday. Classified Ads" The cake, center of attraction, was cut and served to Kay, Jane, Joan and Owen Westbrook, Julie and Richard Westbrook, Pamela and Diane Barnum, Michael and Sharon Clemens, Melody and John Ferrill, John and Marily Grupp, Jan and Carol Hight, Bar bara and Judy Samuelson, Jim- my Tomasini, Gale Reichlein, Myrna Kay Rhodus end the honored guests. Rev. and Mrs. Porter Knudson will attend the Redwood Empire meeting of ministers of Methodist ' church at Duncan Springs, Sept. 19 to 21. Rev. E. C. Hicks, for mer pastor, will have charge of the evening service at the local church, Sunday, Sept. 17, at 8. All are invited. The proposition voted on by Smith River Union school citi- zens. Friday afternoon at the school, to bond the district for a special tax for one year to build the fifth room, was carried unan imously. Mrs. Ina Johnson of Modesto who spent the summer vacation as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wells, has left for Modesto, to be instructor in the school. Miss Billie Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hall, left for Arcata where she will enroll at Humboldt State for the fall term. Realty Transfers Mr. and Mrs. Harry Z. Smtih have purchased the Fred Cleve land ocean-front home just west of Brookings and are expected to take possession shortly. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sandbo have sold the former Ellis place near the Grange hall to Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Dimmick. It is under stood that Mr. Dimmick has ac- quired this property for his fath er, presently living in California. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wea ver of Rogue River, Ore., have International Trucks Farmall Tractors Center St. Near Curry Co. Lumber Co The home of Palmer Westbrook was scene of a lively birthday party, honoring their twins. Jen nie and John, who celebrated their this week. The group of little folks enjoyed a jolly time with refreshments served at a prettily decorated table, includ ing the large birthday cake, with names inscribed in the icing. 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