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4 Garden Gabbing By LILLIE L. MADSEN f 'Garden Editor, The Statesman MAKING DATE Please note the Garden Calendar these days. We are setting into the show season, and a lot of interesting shows are being offered. And just because a show or a group putting on the show is small, is no sign it isn't of the best ; . : Take for instance the annual fall chrysanthemum show of the Little Garden Club, of Salem Heights. You find as many fine varieties of 'mums there as yoo'll find in many a larger show. Just not as many in numbers of each variety. But one doesn't need that . . .' ; at the Salem Garden club. If you are not a member and think you . might like to join a garden club, why not look it over. ! If you can get away for them, there are a. few shows you ought to attend. The Daffodil ahow at Tacoma; the Gresham show, where the annual Orchid show will be held too. Of course, if you are in ! Southern California at the time, you shouldn't miss the show at . Santa Barbara. , j The week-end of April 23 and 24 is a heavy one with three worth-1 while events which should all be "musts." First, of course, is the Salem Garden Council'show. Second choice should be the Mt. Angel' Primrose show with the fourth choice the national Primrose show in Tacoma. Quite a few Willamette Valley folk have told me they plan to o up to Tacoma for Saturday and return for the two Valley events, for Sunday. I If vmi hmvf never seen it and have an onoortunity to do so, get down to the Oakland, Calif., Spring Garden show. You'll never regret it ... It is something very different . . . And there's well, most of the garden shows are worth attending. THOSE MEN AGAIN They had a nice meeting the other night, we are told ... the Men's Garden Club of Salem. Here are some of the gossip of the evening: The importance of selecting shrubs with growing characteristics to fit the spot they are to fill, was emphasized by Robert Nelson, Salem nurseryman. Bob declared that deciduous shrubs are the most popular for use in landscaping around the average home. Two factors account for this, he said: They are cheap. Proper selection of var ieties will provide blooms from early spring until late f alL Pruning of evergreens was discussed by Rex Pfeffer. who also urged care in selecting plants with growing characteristics to fit the apot they are expected ot fill. Rhododendrons and azaleas, he said require very little pruning if proper plants are selected in the first place. In other words, when you are on a buying spree, keep a mental eye on the place you intendto plant. Dn't come home with a Red wood for a heather-space. Don Rasmussen talked about pruning fruit trees, warning against over-pruning which he declared to be more harmful than beneficial. Don described pruning as "the science of removing wood in order to improve the quality of the plant" Pruning still remains cutting away unwanted growth. . , EDITOR ASKS A QUESTION People write asking me about a magnolia garden in the Bandon area. I have tried to find out about it Even when I was there in November, no one seemed to be able to tell me. By chance do any of you one or two readers who may see this know? If so, I'd appreciate knowing where it is and who owns It Thanks. . MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIAS And while we are on the sub ject of magnolias, let me say I think more of these should be Planted here in the Willamette Valley-and March s the best time for getting out most varieties. The little Star magnolia, with its white blooms, faintly fragrant, has gained greatly in popularity in recent years. And when Tou want the Saucer Magnolia, don't ask the nurseryman for a "tulip tree." You are apt to come home with a tulip tree and not the magnolia you thought you were talking about The tulip tree is iSJely in itself but is not the Saucer Magnolia, which grows . around 25 feet at the most and has interesting, angular branches and beau tiful large blooms. , HUNGRY LAWNS Every lawn should be fed once or twice in nnuf i 9 Pond time 10 siarx. use a iciui""; Hybrid Hi mmmmammmmammmmmmmmmmtimmm-mmmmmmmmm Answers to Ga rden Questions Named varieties of Pacific Hybrid Delphinium, one of the conn try's fine strains of this peren nial, come true from seed. Pic tared is one of the blue Pacific Hybrids. t A 1 Teaine lot m the moss first and rake over the soil. Might be good to add just a little t "f building soil over the lawn. Mix a little good, grass seed with the humus if the grass is thin. If the mice are stUl working Song and thev seem to be in most of the lawns at the edge of vSStl someVson grain and drop carefully into the holes. You 1.1 i!L'ii f r. r. tiu fpidin2. bv the very gnawed look on the .rimTthrholes in the lawn7 When the grass begins to grow ud over the holes, the mice have been poisoned or have moved to S?een" pastures; 'You can fill the hole with some leaf mold or a combination of good garden soil and leaf mold. Pilgrims See Pope Pius XII VATICAN CITY (UP) Pope Pius XII. continuing his recovery from a recent illness, made anoth r aDDearance at his study window overlooking St. Peter's Square and imparted a special blessing to pil grims below Saturday. The 79-year-old Pope appeared and smiled down at the applauding crowd as the, bronze bells, of St. Peter's rang "out in the ancient square. Before appearing at the window of his study, the Pontiff received 29 American editors of the James Wick tour presently visiting Rome. The audience was held in the Hall of the Little Throne. Blonde Beggar In Trouble Again SAN FRANCISCO (UP) Blonde beggar Tina Dutton. who in the past two weeks has virtually! worn a path i nt o Municipal j Court, trudges back again Monday on new. charges of battery, ma licious mischief and disturbing the peace. The latest charges against Mar ket Street's most famous pan handler were filed after she whanged a restaurant waitress with a sugar bowl last Tuesday. A panel of six psychiatrists ap pointed by Municipal judge Clay toiKHorn examined Tina Friday. They decided the 21-year-old beggar was sane, despite her sometimes erratic behaviour. Dr. Thomas Albers, one of the court's panel, said only that "she "was a most interesting personality." Bakersfield Uranium Rush Still Booming BAKERSFIELD. Calif.. (UP) The 1955 California uranium rush boomed Saturday with -hordes of weekend prospectors renting air planes and helicopters in their search for radioactivity in the hills near here. The California Highway Patrol, worried over the possibility of vio lence among the claim seekers, ordered additional cats on to the roads. Patrols of sheriffs deputies policed the hills. Deputies reported they halted a bitter argument Friday between Robert Mann, of El Monte, Calif., and four men' from Burbank on a 20-acre claim In the Caliente area. The rush started Tuesday when the AEC posted an aerial map of Kern County radioactivity. Other' uranium hunters have come from as far as New Hamp shire, Alaska, Washington, Utah, and Oregon. jet-Propelled Assist Given To Dan Cupid HOUSTON, Tex. (UP)-First Lt Orla M. Patterson, Hoaquiam, Wash., was married last night but they had to. call out the Air Na tional Guard to bring off the event. Cupid got a jet-propelled assist on the deal but it still wasn't good enough to meet an 8 p.m. dead line and the bride, 20 - year old Jere Diana Remschel, was Isft waiting at the altar for two hours, That was while Lt. Patterson, sweating out the clock, was high in the air in a Texas Air National Guard jet, streaking from Char- . mm a leston, s.u, wnere ne louna nun self stranded cn his wedding day Patterson and his best man, 2nd Lt. Fred Jennings, were on routine 'flight to Charleston and would have returned to Ellington Air Force Base here in plenty of time, but the plane developed engine trouble and was grounded in Charleston. Patterson called his bride-to-be to explain the plight Then Air Force officials here got busy and Capt. John M. Hewitt operations officer for the National Guard unit offered to pick up Patterson at Charleston. Appeal Filed by Convicted Slayer KLAMATH FALLS W Notice was received by Dist. Atty. Frank Alderson Saturday that James Quinton Anderson, 32, will appeal his first-degree murder conviction to the Mate supreme court. Anderson was found guilty at Burns last month of the fata shooting of Richard David Miller after a farmhouse quarrel. Anderson's attorney, Herbert Welch, Lakeview, said he will contend in the appeal that Circuit Judge M. A. Biggs, Ontario, who presided at the trial, failed to instruct . the jury on proper consideration of self defense. Because of the appeal Judge Biggs, postponed a hearing set fo: Burns next Wednesday on a motion for a new trial. Qnefltton Can you tell me what is wrong with rhododendron plants? Am enclosing spotted leaves. It is planted on the east side of the house and had plenty of water. did have some barnyard fertil izer around it last year and i n wondering if that is responsible. CHJC Answer As a whole these leaf spots are not serious. If only a few leaves are affected remove these by hand and burn. Also rake up and. burn dead leaves which have fallen to the group. If leaf- spotting is severe two sprayings of Bordeaux (3-5-50). the first right after blooming, the second two weekr later, should keep the spot in check.. A good mulching, pre vention of strong winds on the plants together with insect control usually keeps leaf spot away. The barnyard fertilized, unless shoved immediately against a young shrub, should not be injurious but ratner beneficial. " o Question Can you tell me what is .wrong with enclosed camellia eaf? R.L. Aaswer Black Mildew. Fre quently caused by improper air circulation. Can be helped by f . n . praying wiin a ugni summer oil. Too heavy a soil may also help bring about the condition. Question Can you tell me if grapevines can be grafted. It can be doen, when? W.C.F. Answer iirapevines start so readily from cuttings that neither budding nor grafting is done very much. However, if you want to graft, use a whip or tongue graft this month. Budding of granej is much better than grafting and this should be done in late summer, Au gust to early September. You would probably enjoy the extension bulletin on Grafting and Budding obtainable from the Marion County extension office in the courthouse at Salem. Question What variety of graces could we plant here that would ripen in August or September? C.H. Answer Perle de Casaba is the earliest grape, I'm told in this area. It is a small, sweet, white skinned grape. The Seneca, the Fredonia, Ruby, Yates and Hector are among the early varieties. Later in September we have the Niagara, Caca, Campbells Early, Worden Lucile, McPike, and Con cord. There are probably a num ber of newer varieties which ripen early, too. These mentioned here are among toe older ones. Question Is it too late to plant roses in March? We did not have our new rose bed ready before and would like to start some roses for this summer's bloom. Was told that you said Thanksgiving day was the proper time to plant roses T.A. Answer Everything being equal. I do like to start my roses in late fall and get them all settled for next spring's growth. But that does not mean that this is the bnly time, borne very avid rose grow ers wouldn't think of planting ineirs uniu late February or March. I rather favor the idea of planting them when you are ready to do so. Nowadays you can get them "canned" and set them out at anytime with little disturbance. F.ven in summer they'll go right on blooming, if planting is done care fully. Question Can you tell me how we can tell if we are classified as farmers under income tax? It seems to me there was some set amount you had to take in from the farm before you file as farm ers. G.A. Answer A farmer is defined as an individual who receives at least two-thirds of his total estimated gross income from agricultural operations. Question Brought a redwood burl home a year ago and it has grown all the time since. Could you tell me if this would grow if planted out doors? Seems to have roots, on the burl. E.O. Answer Occasionally a burl will so grow. I know of a rather tail redwood tree now that was origi nally started as a burl. But not always will they grow. Wait until the nights are a bit warmer than now. Cover- the burl with loose, woodsey soil. You will have to keep the place moist throughout the summer. o t Question What is wrong with Prayer plant? Leaves are like one enclosed? C.L.D. y Answer Looks like it has either fHula Skirtf Plant Used As Medicine Statesman, Salom, Or., Sunday, March 20, 1955 (Soc 1 1 1 By ROY ESSOYAN HONOLULU, T.H. The ti plant has had a place in war and dancing. One day it may - win a place in the medicine cabinet and the pantry. Ti (no relation to tea) is a green, large-leafed weed that grows at the drop of a bucket. All you have to do, Hawaiians say, is plant it, pour on the water and get out of the way, quick. The best known use for ti is in hula skirts, those swishing fronds that sway from the hips of native dancers. One of its least known uses is as a flag of truce, used by New Guinea natives in tribal warfare. Ti is also baked for eating, woven into baskets, made into sleds and turned into "oke" (oko lehao), ' Hawaii's own brand of moonshine. Several years ago Dr. Harold L. Lyon, then director of the Ha waiian Sugar Planters Assn. (HSPA) experiment station, dis covered ti was one of the world's best potential sources of levulose. a type of fruit sugar. The sweetest and most soluble of all sugars, levulose has been used in medicine and in the food industry. It has filled an important ; need in intravenous feeding and ' for the treatment of diabetes. Its unique, delicate flavor has added i to the quality of jams, preserves) and baked goods. Following HSPA's preliminary ' laDoratory work a pilot extraction plant was set up at grove farm' on Kauai Island. The early experimenters called! levulose "the sugar of the future" but W.M. Moragne, manager of! grove farm, says many problems! remain unsolved and it will be some time before levulose from ti becomes a practical, commercial reality. I Trouble is the ti plant, though ; high in levulose content, is tough, j It's hard to harvest, hard to clean ' and so far the cost of extracting levulose from it is too high to be an economical suc6ess. j "When and if we get the cost ', down low enough we may have j a new industry," Moragne said. i Till then, the cost of the ti leaf itself doesn't come too high for hula skirts. too much or too little water. Either will effect It the same way, or the air may be too dry. Don't set it (or any other plant) in direct current from radiators. The Pray er plants need lots of water but the drainage must be good. Might give it a little plant food, particu larly fish emulsion. Question Left Salem two and a half years ago. We are now back to stay. Have some catcbing-up to do. Hope you can help. If I find these answers and no rebukes, in Sunday garden page, will come again: Some talk of a rose garden for Salem just as I was leaving. Anything come of this? Can't re call when Salem Garden Club meets? Are visitors permitted? Is there an Orchid Society? Will there tie an orchid show in Portland this year? I have been in Southern California, since I left and did quite a bit with orchids. Am told a lot is being done with them here now. M.O.J. Answer We are glad to have you back, MOJ. . (Wish you liad signed your full name. It wouldn't have been published). Certainly there is no objection to the amount of questions you ask and will try to answer as many as possible, : each in its own turn. Plans for the ' development of a municipal rose i garden has moved ahead. This . will be in Bush's Pasture, and some 1,100 bushes will be among I the first platning. The Salem Gar- j den Club meets the first Monday! at 2 p.m. ot eacn month, at the Salem Woman's Club, 460 N. Cot tage. The rules say "Guests, 25 cents each meeting, except Special Guest Day." So far as I have been able to learn there is no Salem Orchid Society, but Salem Orchid fanciers go to the monthly meet ings of the Oregon Orchid Society, the second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. in the Journal Build ing, Portland. Dues are $2.50 a year, which includes a subscription to the monthly bulletin. Watch Gar den Calendar for announcement of Orchid Show. Gruenther Flies to U.S. ' WASHINGTON (VP) Gen. Al fred M. Gruenther, supreme com mander of North Atlantic Treaty forces, flew here Saturday from Paris amid speculation that the President plans major changes in the military high command. The Defense Department said in its official announcement that Gruenther will "attend to routine business" on his trip. But here was speculation that he may be named Chief of Staff of toe Army, succeeding Gen. Matthew B. 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