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Pg 6 SECTION II THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, Salem, OreKon Wednesday, April 21, 1954 Capital HOME Magnolias Taking Spotlight in Many Ore. Country Gardens Magnolias arc claiming tht lo cal spotlight thii early sprint with their colorful blossoms borne in profusion. Inquiries, too, from readers prompt us to discuss this gorgeous tree, or shrub, that has fo long been associated with the deep South, but which, like the Camellias, is finding a new abode in the Willamette Valley. Magnolias are among our most ancient of trees and shrubs. The evergreen magnolia, Magnolia Grandiflora, is the one for which the South is justly famous. But first, let us consider the decidu us varieties. Magnolias prefer a good deep aoil and should be planted only in the spring because of their long fleshy roots. The early flowering oris should be given a sheltered position away from early morning aun, lest frost injury spoil the Dowers. Perhaps the most widely planted magnolia, locally, is the Soulan geana specie which may eventual ly reach a height of 30 feet. Varie ty Lennei is rose-purple when in bloom but the petals are white an the inside. The Sweet Bay or Magnolia Virgimana is very desir able with its huge, creamy, white blossoms, which are quite fra YOUR ONE STOP STOM Ready For Spring See Bowser Bros. Largest selection at waiting and Hid ing Tractors. A Tractor for Every Purpose. CaraVa JVocfer hm Vtnt-Mttk Driy end nf.tr nnt m4m M .H n4 lW W dwxalna. MM or ctuid,,. 1 1 1 .n. MS m ynr M aM M Of HH k Mrf m 4 . yew ft m m For Easier Gardening Th Sturdy Economical Self-Propelled ROTARY CULTIVATOR GARDEN TRACTOR POWER TILLER ' ""Headquarters For"- Clinton, Brlggs and Kohler Engines and Parts Lawn Mowers -Jarobson, Reo, Snapping Turtle, Eclipse,, Pennelvania and Lawn Boy. Garden Supplies Scott's Seeds and Fertiliser. Madronet Fertiliser. 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Mngnnlia Lilifiora Nigra is a special not found locally, uwor- tunatuly, as it has the darkest flowers of all the magnolias and blooms quite late. It is shrub-like to nine feet tall and should do well here. Magnolia Tripetala, the Umbrella Magnolia, is a native of the East coast, growing to 40 feet with creamy flowers opening aft er the leaves have formed. It has a very heavy odor. It should be satisfactory for seaside gardens on this coast. Magnolia Wilsont has pendulous cup-shaped flowers but it, also, is quite rare. The magnolias found growing wild are usually found in swampy places, hence it is well to give yours a location where it will not dry out too much. A moist sandy loam with plenty of humus worked in is preferable. Many persons, on viewing Mag' nolia Soulangeana in bloom for the first time are impressed by the huge, colorful, tulip-like blos somes and assume, therefore, that it is a tulip tree which is entirely different, being a largo tree to 80 feet with yellow-green tulip shaped blooms. The tulip tree is widely planted as a shade tree as it is fast growing, whereas the magno lias are rather alow. In favor of the magnolias is the fact that they produce flowers while quite young while the tulip tree is a very re- lunctant bloomer. The writer has been waiting about ten years for his Tulip tree to bloom, although it is a good healthy specimen and a splendid shade tree! In the South will be found varie ties and species of magnolias not found here, though in most in stances tbey would survive in our Willamette Valley conditions, do not hestitate to include them in your garden. Among the Southern beauties is the Yellow Magnolia. Magnolia Cordata. with large yellow flowers and the Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata), which has lemon yellow flowers with fruit resem bling a cucumber in appearance. Persons desiring colonul fall foliage as well as spring flowers will find the Star Magnolia as very effective. Magnolias require no pruning, are not subject to many plant dis eases and, thus, become a part of the garden that adds beauty and enjoyment without constant cul ture. Moisture and fertility on the acid side are their simple require ments. Plowing - Tilling Service Center 1055 2nd St. Ph. 4 3573 Complete Laws and Garden Service TJ? eim ui iTNiu uauu A J limit (ma) "aVUV IrMaMalasi im ml " Wit ci THI DIAN CLINIC OtMW 10 wM I M4tav Fritto. UMII I w.m, Man. WXaxdary anal Ft lata. ChtrawrMtlc Pnyilcla'M ... I 43rJ , Ml NORTH! A IT SANDY tOUllVAID TaUathamat lAlt Sfll FssetlaMdJ 13, Or. House Painting Instructions WASHINGTON. D. C Grab that paint brush! But before you start slapping paint on the exter ior of your house, consider some new facts that have come to light, The National Lumber Manu facturers Association warns the home handyman that painting house exteriors too frequently may increase paint failures. Under normal conditions and as suming that the surface is already covered with good quality paint, chances are you won't need to re paint a house with wood siding more often than once every four to six years. You aren't helping your house II you repaint more frequently. In fact, you may be hurting It. Here's why. according to the lumber men's associa!:on: Quality paints weather away slowly. They give their best serv ice when the coating is about five thousandths of an inch thick not much thicker than our paper money. As a rule, repainting more often than once every four to six years will build up an unnecessary and troublesome thickness of paint which may crack and peel, requir ing costly removal of the entire paint film. Paint chemists and wood tech nologists who conducted a 15-year study of the problem of paint fail ures at the U. S. Forest Products Laboratory in Madison. Wis., sug gests a two-coat repaint job every six years er one coat every four years but no more frequently. Two coats every six years are generally preferred. However, the first painting of newly erected houses, particularly when done with only two coats, is often scanty and may wear away to the point where it will be safe to repaint in less than the normal length of time. Of course, not all paint cracking and peeling is due to over-paint ing. Moisture Is one ol the most frequent causes. Inferior paints offer poor resistance to moisture, so make sure you use a quality product. The lumber group suggests that it s a waste of time and money to repaint your house just because the present paint Is dirty, its recommended that you scrub the present paint with a long handled brush or sponge and a mild de tergent. Then rinse with a garden hose before the detergent dries. A house washed in this manner will have a fresh appearance and will be easier to paint when re painting does become necessary. Why Motors Need Separate Wires Seoarate electric circuits are used for most motor operated ap pliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, electric sinks, power tools in the hobby shop. The reason is that the instant of starting a mo tor requires much more power than after it has started to run. This sudden in rush of current lowers circuit vojtage to a point where all lights on the circuit will blink. If the overload is too great the fuse will blow out. Carnival Planned by Congregational Group Fun, food and frolic is the theme of a carnival planned by the Huntington Fellowship of the First Congregational Church for Friday, April 30, 5:3010 p.m. at the Church, Cottage and Mar ion. Activities for the evening in clude games for all ages, such as fishpond, ring toss, bean guess ing, dart board, kissing tree, plus cartoon movies, country store. fortune teller, cake walk, short order dinners, and door prizes, all topped by a free stage show fea turing "Carmen" by Spike Jones. A carnival atmosphere will be maintained with gay hats and favors available. Cliff Bowdcr acting as clown, and each booth decorated by its proprietor. Mrs. Brace Knapp and Mrs. Donald Rowland are co-chairmen for the affair, while heads of other main committees are: art work and decoration, Mrs. Wil liam Calloway; booth planning and construction. Dub ( lurk and Marvin Nettlcton: stage show, Mrs. Fred Bradley, Mrs. Donald Del. isle, and Mrs. Jerry Smith fund, Mrs. Marvin .Nettlcton Emcee, William Calloway. A baby sitter will lie available fur infants during the evening. Proceeds from ihe affair will go to the National Building Fund of the Congregational Church, to which the Huntington Fellowship has a pledge. RFIVS ISM FS MAY DAY SI.O;AN MOSCOW . - The Soviet Com munist Party issued us annual Mav Pay slogans Wednesday fraiuring a call for collective se curity of all European peoples and an intensified struggle against the rebirth of German militarism. Ohio produced about 33'i mil linn tons of coal in 1953. SURGICAL SUPPORTS Or All Kinds. Trusses. Abdominal Supports, Elastic llnsiert F.iperl Fitters Private Filling Rooms. "Ask Your Doctor" Capital Drug Store 40S State Street Corner of Liberty 4T r.reen Stamps t ' ' :; T"r yr " " n y- - P - .... V rir 1 ' sio . aim I J C '' ii p I i' i "r-1 1 5 i ...T...T trnri ? i j 1 s R; v, f xr.wr iu ttE t" V I sis in cTvoy I i'vjic 4 omiac a e 1 ' I PUNU-3Ztl APN'ewsfeakirea LOW AND SLEEK, diis modem design features a facade of brick and atone with a massive chimney flanked by tall picture windows and planting boxes. Living room has a window wall facing secluded garden terrace. This is plan H-324-P by the llomograf Corp., 11711 East Eight Mile Rd., Ease Detroit, Mich. The house covers 1,294 square feet (Further information and blueprints available from architect) Questions By MARK Q I am looking for a good shade tree, one that is fast growing. Have heard the Sycamore would be good for this purpose, what is your opimon? B.S. Ans. Yes. the Sycamore is a large tree distinguished by its short trunk and broad head with bark deeply veined. It is not a rapid grower, however. For quick. clean shade in a tree up to 40 feet in height, you will find the Tulip tree more satisfactory. Q How are figs best propa- goted?-W.A. Ans. Usually from cuttings of dormant wood in winter or early spring. Q Leaves of our camellia are turning yellow. What is the cause of this and what is the remedy? Mrs. W. O. Ans. This condition is called chlorosis and indicates a lack of nitrogen or minerals in the diet. In case of camellias, this would indicate excessive alkalinity of the soil. Correct by applying aluminum sulphate, well watered in, or a good nitrogenous fertilizer. Q How long will it take peony seed to germinate? M.K. Ans. From 9 to 25 days. Q We have a camellia. Blood of Christ, on which one bloom is clear pink, the rest of the flowers being 'white. What causes this? Will it always have pink flowers on that branch? Mrs. A.E. Ans. This is probably a "sport" or mutation, one of nature's ways of creating new varieties. If cut tings are taken from this branch chances are good that pink blooms will be the result. However, if the branch is left alone it will, in all probability, return to producing true white blooms. Q. I have some potted Gerber Daisies. Will yod give correct cul ture for them? Do they need pro tection, shade etc? Can they be left outdoors over winter? L.L.M. Ans. These are primarily florist's plants used largely for cut flowers. They are usually greenhouse grown or as window pot plants, flower ing over a long period. They can be wintered over in a coldframe or with considerable protection in the garden. If kept potted, it may have to be repotted occasionally to make way for increasing root growth. Q Will seeds saved from var ious annual and perennial plants come true to the parent? Mrs. H. O. ANS Not usually; to come true the seed is usually selected over several generations, other wise it might revert to a previous generation type. Q Is it possible tr save and use seed of tuberous begonias? Mrs. H O. ANS Yes, it is possible but not considered practical as the seed is su tiny it takes thousands to make a small packet. y Will tuberous beiinnia seed produce flowers the first year? Ilow about tubers'.' M K. ANS Yes, and small tubers will form. too. V I have a Daphne that has not yet bloomed, why is this and what to do? N. R. THI nilNACt WITH THI jC 1 20 -YEAR 3 WARRANTY . cwasisomBierst 22S Division Street ytf i botjft- 4- - J ....... flew! J V CiaasjMrHtatM , d - J tmrntrnt mil II Answered M. TAYLOR AJIS This may be due to var ious things lack of sufficient sunlight or free circulation of air or a lack of irrigation last year. Q When pinching the tops out of chrysanthemums to make them branch, can the top be rooted to make another plant? E. K. ANS Yes. Root in the same manner as the original cutting. Q Last year my peonies were covered with ants. Can 1 control them by spraying now before the blossoms open? O. K. ANS Ants do not harm peon ies but feed on the secretions of the plant Spraying with a weak Bordeaux solution is a good pre ventative measure against dis ease, however. . Q What shall I do with daf fodils after through blooming? They look so untidy. D. O. ANS Nothing. Do not disturb bulbs or cut foliage. The bulbs must rest and build up strength for next year's bloom. Cutting foliage while green will destroy next year's blooms. Some garden ers prefer to braid the foliage and tuck it down so it will not make an untidy garden. Dig bulbs in the fall, only. Q I planted some beans on Aoril 4. Is this too early for this lo cality? H. H. ANS No, the chances of kill ing frost now are in your favor, and there should be enough warm days to cause germination. Q I have a number of seed ling cherries springing up around and old cherry tree. Could these be used in grafting or should they simply be cut out? Mrs. M. B. ANS If transplanted they can later he used as stock for graft ing fruiting or flowering cherries. I did some experimenting along this line and secured a few more flowering cherries. However, un less grafted they are better re moved if they do ever fruit as they are; the fruit would be in ferior. Q I want to establish some azalea beds, when is the best time to plant them? H. R. ANS Azaleas can be set out practically anytime if the roots are intact with a good ball of earth and if sufficient moisture is provided. ATTENTION Home Builders & Contractors Before Building er Remodeling Investigate PERMA-STONE For Beauty! Permanencel Strength Salem Perma-Stone Company 2040 N. 18th St. P. II. MICII.UX Local Representative I'hone 2-0bU3 Makes Garden f J t ! hS, aysiem Fairbanks Mowers Jacohsnn Mowers ei eir-if aner win-miuains fsj Painls Kemblo Super Kemtone Tool Rental THE TILLER SHOP 1198 S. Commercial Ph.2-1009 OPEN SUNDAYS FOR YOUH CONVENIENCE Oregon Dodwood Among Best . By Mark M. Taylor There are many species of Dog wood, some that are shrublike, others being large trees. Again, the deep Smith is noted for Its dog wood festivals, trails, etc. Yet it is my firm belief that in all the South where I visited, f never saw a dogwood that would compare with our own native variety. The specie found in Ihe South is Cornus Florida, the Oregon native being Cornus Nuttali. The blooms of the Oregon native are much larger than those found in the South. The pink variety of Cornus Florida is called Kuba. and while grown ex tensivly in the South, it is a true hybrid and not a specie. It is an interesting fact that near ly every old Southern borne has its dogwood tree, perhaps with a back ground setting of coniferous ever greens or a grassy hillside. Yet, the natural setting of our native dogwoods, too is hard to beat for being picturesque, as our native dogwood, under favorable condi tions may reach a height of 40 feet. This discussion of dogwood brings to mind the following story: I recall visiting a dentist friend in Atlanta wbo was wearing a dog wood blossom in bis lapeL I re marked about it and he proceeded to unpui it. I had assumed that it was artificial, but he explained that while working in his labora tory one day, experimenting with the use of plastics for making den tures, he tried a formula for a li quid plastic by putting it in an atomizer. Just then a grasshopper landed on a windowsill near him and he subconsciously turned the atomizer on it. The insect was im mediately encased in plastic that hardened instantly. This chance experiment led to spraying some flowers, including a dogwood blos som. The blooms were not harmed, he told me, but preserved in their lifelikt form and beauty. It was a simple trick, then, to attach a pin to the bloom. In some cases the object, whether flower or insect, was guilded with silver or gold and given to feminine friends as costume jewelry! I have never heard whether he followed through with this idea on any scale or not but it seemed a novel idea and one that might be commercialized suc cessfully. However, life moves slowly in the South and we rather doubt that our friend had gone into the costume jewlery business. To return to our subject of Dog wood our Western Dogwood, Cor nus Nuttali, is the giant of the spe cies. There are a number of Asian native species that have been brought to this country that are too numerous to list and of not enough importance to deserve spots in the home garden unless the gardener is striving to build a collection of species. These in clude the silky dogwood, the Red twig dogwood. Tartarian dogwood and Pagoda dogwood and Come- TOOL TIPS A Newstesuirea WHEN PLANING the end of a board, bevel off one comer of whot will be woste. This will prevent splitting. LIME For Agricultural I'se. Order Now for Summer and Fall Drliverv! Oregon Portland Cement Co. Oiwego, Ore. 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That hard seeds take longer to germinate unless the casing on lian Cherry. 1 feel that, as a whole, we have rather neglected using this out standing native in our home plant ings. One word of warning, how ever, the wild Dogwood resents transplanting and it should be un dertaken only with extreme care and caution lest the tree be killed in the process. Better to secure one from a nursery and leave the wild specimens to grow naturally, ad ding their strange ethereal beauty to the countryside in Spring which is of such magnificance that the camera fails to record its full qual Uy. no fuss muss no bother, no dirt BSPrC3'TO THE CLEAN CAPITOL LUMBER CO. PHONE 3-8862 NOW ONLY $198 Low Down Payment -Bank Terms I See This New low-pricQd tam era saw V. 1 Y V L 5 Weighs only 20 I Cuts within I inch of ground! Saws full powir in any position! 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