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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1955)
8 (Sec 3) Statesman, Satan, Or., Thvrsv April 21, 1955 j3f-Stdrtr Build Outdoor Living Room, Enjoy Summer Think of an outdoor living room as a neat attractive area outdoors where you can relax in comfort with family or friends amidst love ly color combinations of plants and flowers. . -. j. "Hie outdoor room may be any wnere from by 10 feet in bize up able chairs complete the picture. Flan the whole area before you 8 tart. You will seed an open center space, a walk, and plant borders to give a pleasant view wherever you happen to look. Do not locate your outdoor living room too far from the house. Place it where t to a large-sized area for entertain ing large groups. Size is not par ticularly important. In such a living room you will want cool lawn space, shade, and low flowering shrubs for, beautiful surroundings. . You may wish a barbecue at one end for preparing and serving tasty treats. Comfort-1 days. win be handy. Calculate the number of people usually entertained. Twelve feet square is large enough for eight or ten people. Many delightful hours of entertainment can be enjoyed In such an outdoor living room on hot summer evenings and balmy Developed for Lawn Mowers ' ' i - . . y The first self -starting home power lawnmower ever produced was put on display recently. Therv i self-contained , electric starter operates on the same prin cipal as the starter on modern automobiles.' The operator has only to press a button with the touch of the toe and the engine is started. This eliminates the starter pulling system now used on the : engine i. of ot&er power mowers. . The starting motor operates on 8 Volts, 40 amperes, has friction less , - bearings and heavy-duty windings. The 6 volts, 7-plate bat tery can produce more than 400 starts, the equivalent of two full seasons of use under normal op erating: conditions. The contact switch motivates a chain drive to an over-riding clutch mounted on the engine crankshaft The clutch -automatically disengages when the engine starts. i - . Kitchen Includes Pull-Down Light r3 r-r- 3 I Easy to build Is this handsome basket-weave fence which adds distinction to any yard it encloses. The textured fence pat- tern has been formed with wide strips of exterior fir plywood around 2x4 posts. Plans" for this worthwhile do-it-yourself project can be obtained free by writing to the Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma 2, Wash.. Integrate Your Outdoor Areas With Wood Fencing Designs Today, fences have many jobs to do. Not only do they serve to but serve also as an integral part cf outdoor living. , . Fences, in particular, those made of the many available fine woods may be designed for planting back- New Curtaining; Show. Qualities Of .Easy-Care Gone are the days of curtain stretching, difficult washing, long hours, of ironing and, all the other "time-consuming chores at tendant to keeping curtains crisp and clean. New miracle fibers make these a thing of the past Fiber-glass, nylon and dacron used in glass curtain or ruffled styles offer the fresh sparkle of cotton or ray ons yet with none of the old laundering or spoilage problems. Dacron is either hand or ma chine washable and promises to be even more sun-resistant and color - fast than nylon. A whisk job with a warm iron usually gives these new fabrics the -finished" look. -! STTLINGS IN CURTAINS One of the most popular vogues In window-dressing curtains Is the caf e; curtain. In every fab ric from dacroi to crisp cottons, they add a smart look to every room. Abstracts, solid colors, provin cial orints. stripes and florals all appear on cafe-styled hang ings. BAMBOO CURTAINS An established favorite for many years as a drapery hanging, xnatchstick bamboo curtains now appear in shorter window curtain lengths. v In a myriad of colors, and screened or painted with gay pat- tenrs, bamboo is now a delicate window frosting. And you can clean bamboo with your vacuum cleaner attach ment or wipe it with a damp clotn for renewea xresnness. grounds ... separating the func tions of the -various garden areas . . for visual breaks to shield an entrance or patio from the street ... as wine diverters, and in com binations. - . Spaced-board fences in any de sired height, woven-strip fences. vertical or horizontal louvred ences. rail fences, pickets, in nar row or broad styles are all pop ular for home beauty. All of these can be bunt by the home owner himself. For most fence constructions, California red wood is the ideal choice. Unfinished, it may be allowed to weather gracefully; if a par ticular finish is desired, redwood holds its finish well. In addition to the decorative value of the texture and grain of redwood, it has a low shrink age factor, high insulation value. and resists decay and termites. Spring is clean-up time. The Great Whito Way to Heat CLASSH1AT IS CLEAN IncUll H MOW, lettee Sprtef iTeeeerliantnf , . adSAYI! Call RADIANT GLASSHEAT 'Of SALEM 1K3 Fairground's i Old as well, as new construc tion should be thoroughly insul ated to get the most out of air conditioning. Insulating ceilings and attics of homes already built is a simple matter and in most communities, insulation is avail able through dealers who will also furnish the services of appli cators equipped with latest pneu matic installation equipment. Your local merchants will advise you on home repair problems. rty is ' Enriched by; Landscaping Just as construction materials are used in building a house, "plant" materials are used in building beautiful home grounds. The basic plant materials are: (1) lawn grasses, (2) annual flowers, (3) perennial flowers. (3) roses, (4) ornamental shrubs (deciduous and evergreen), (5) fruit-trees, (6) ground covers, and vines. Bulbs, of course, also are used. Combinations of these plant materials can make any barren or poorly-planted property a thing of great beauty, depending on the taste and utility with which they are planted. Some of the attributes of every well-landscaped property, accord ing to the American Association of Nurserymen, are: - j s 1. Open lawn space. Both for looks', as well as outdoor living. open lawn space is necessary, The lawn should not be all cut up with flower beds and shrubs. These should be placed at the borders of the lawn. . Flowering shrubs, including roses, may be used for various purposes, such as flowers to dec orate the home, screening, pri vacy, hedges and other uses. By selection . of various flowering shrub combinations can be Used which will flower over a long period. Some should be ever green, for winter color. 2. Trees are useful for shade, for landscape beauty, as accent features, as well as for flowers and fruit They should be placed to the west of where the shade is needed. In the summer, the hot test part of the day is usually in the afternoon when the sun is in the western sky. The tree will therefore cast its shade to the east 1 4. Ground covers are used on steep banks and 1 in shady spots where grass will not grow welL Consult with your nurseryman. 5. Vines, when on arbors, may provide a beautiful shady nook. or may beautify cand soften home garage. On porches they provide coolness in summer. If they are of a variety that sheds its leaves, they will let in the sun in early spring and in the fall when you want more warmth. 6. Small fruits, like strawber ries and raspberries, add nour ishing home-fresh tidbits for the family table. - Study the combinations of plants for your own property, observe how other home owners have . used . these combinations for, better I living as well as beauty, and then do your own experimenting until you have the kind of home property you desire. I :--ti5rT : - v...'r . '. ; 7T " '"? ' : Gardeners Given Ltatnph of Lazy Way to Grow Fruit The growing of mouth-watering fresh fruits on the home property can be made easy, or difficult The lazy gardener selects a few fruits that require the least amount of care for the returns received. Here are a few tips Plant dwarf . fruit trees that bear sooner and do not require the use of ladders to harvest the Crop. ' ' -i?. . A strawberry barrel, or plant ing in tiers to form a cone or pyr amid will eliminate much weed ing, take up less space, where space may be at a premium." While not; a fruit, rhubarb can be grown and harvested year after year with little care except fertil ization, j The bush and vine fruits, such as raspberries and grapes are satisfactory, crops that require little effort. Fertilization, prun ing, staking, and an occasional spraying are all that is needed. Use of an all-purpose spray makes it unneccessary to spray separately for different insects and diseases, thus saving much time and effort. Sea at the . Home & Garden Show 4sfls Increased use of electrical appliances in the kitchen plus a tendency to make the kitchen more livable as well as a pleasant place to prepare food has brought about a roomier and more streamlined room. The model Salem kitchen shown above also features a new "pull-down" light over the breakfast nook. 1 A-" ' " L i ... ' 1 ' : '-Ft jj;n 'J I li , Deluxe decorated kitchen ware is at homejn every ) kitchen. This "Homestead" pattern shows 'provincial scenes in glowing colors. Cannisters, trays, cookie jars, bread boxes, waste paper baskets and stove mats, plus other useful items, are included. Handy Hints for Home Painters When painting interior walls, even up the ceiling line tby painting a narrow strip around the top of the wall first by hand, then brush or roll coat the rest of the wall. For broad wall surfaces, the roller method is faster and leaves no brush marks. Never let a brush rest on its bristles in the paint can or soaking. A carpet tack on the handle will let it hang on the edge of the can. Special brush holders can be bought at your paint store. ; Spring is clean-up time. A redecorated living room will give your house a springtime look. mum sJl CAVALIER Automatic-- Wall Ins.ri Htattrt r.2'L0WIR L"gjl' IASIER TO INSTALL ".j "K UNOIt YOU! WIN0OWI j : i o gi81 1 41 1 1 cltC Jp 1 Solve yowr kerne keatfnf problem new Cenie' In end see the complete lint of Cavalier Neater' Mil ELECTRIC and PLUMBING CO. 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There are two ways of screening the property, , one by means of shrubs or hedges at the borders of the property, the other by planting or staggering shrubs or trees in depth so that, as one looks in from the street, for instance, he will not be able either to see inside the house, or within the property. Best plants for screening are evergreens, which hold their foli age all year around. Grouping of sucn plant can help to cut off cold winds from the property when planted on the side from which the coldest winds come, thus creating delightful sun pockets. Plant screens can shut off or obscure your neighbor's house, clothesline space, garage, or any view which you may not like. w m. i m m "IllPPEl" Pivir laws Mnir H" end 10' J Cutting " Widths TVcutadj W SatiftU Owant f madlai mwmrf itato te 0m UaiM ul BUT rniia OolriM. i -. " . . The Tiller Shop 1198 S. Commercial Phone 2-1009 i Hammond Organ An opportunity to See . . . 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