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Pound of Pansy Seed
Worth $565 Produced
In Rogue River Garden
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:MET)FORD MXIL' TRIBTTSTE. MEDFORP, OREGON, "WEDNESDAY, JUXE 8. 1932.
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By MAUDE POOL
To the ordinary person $565 for s
pound of flower seed seems prepos
terous, but southern Oregon yields
such rare seeds. They are produced
at Harrold's pansy gardens about two
miles down the Rogue river from
Grants Pass. These particular nov
elty pansy seeds have not been re
leased for distribution, and sell only
In packets of 500 seeds each. Part
of last year's seed crop Is stored in
a vault In a Grants Pass bank, and
Is valued from S35 per pound up
ward. The gardens, owned and operated
by Marvin Harrold, business manager,
and his father, grower, are one of six
commercial pansy gardens In the
United States, and one of two in
Oregon, the other being located In
the northern part of the state. The
floral fields, where 80 or 00 cars, con
taining 300 people, visited on one
Sunday, are one of the popular points
' of Interest In the southern section of
the state. Harrolds have a world
wide demand for seed, and sell plants
throughout the nation and foreign
countries, 300,000 having been sold
In southern California last year.
Climatic conditions In their pres
ent location, Mr. Harrold said, are
as near Ideal as anywhere, It being
the climate more than the soil which
la to be considered. In the entire
Grants Pass country only this nar
row strip of land, along the Rogue
for two miles, Is adaptable to pansy
culture. This la due to the draught
blowing up the river from Heirs
Gate, which keeps the flowers from
wilting In the summer without ex
cessive Irrigation. Watering of the
flowers, which grow In rows and are
tinted In a color range of 400 differ
ent colors, Is accomplished by sprink
ling. About the middle of May about
two ounces of seed were cleaned, the
first to be picked this season. Seed
gathering will continue until the last
week of July, although It Is possible
to obtain seed until December, at
which time the plants are plowed un
der. Last year 80 pounds of seed were
obtained from two acres. Seeds are
planted In August, later are set In
selection beds, and from there plants
are selected and set out In the field.
This year, however, seeds will be
planted In June, owing to a new pro
cess of germination which Harrolds
have discovered.
As the season Advances the flow
ers become smaller. April Is the
month for the display of large flow
ers, one of the large blossoms this
year measuring four lnahes In diame
ter. The rare shades are the result
of the natural -mixing of the . many
different strains. Panstes will grow
successfully in nearly any fertile soil,
Mr. Harrold, Jr., said, but the ex
ceptional sizes must be bred Into the
plants.
LOCALS
Rail Man Here L. J. Armstrong,
tnumiin freight and Dsssenrer agent
for the Atchison, Topeka, Santa Pe
railroad, spent yesterday in me avj
attending to Business mawira.
...
On Business Visit J. T. Spease.
northwest engineer for the General
Electric company, arrived here today
to conler for two days with local of
ficials of the California Oregon Pow
er company.
...
Whale on Train In a special car
on the Shasta this noon, a monster
frvr hibltlon OUrDOSOS Was
being taken to Grants Pass to be
shown there today, me animai is u
i f.v.n mi transcontinental tour.
and belongs to the Pacific Whaling
company.
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Home for Summer Miss Ruth T.
Nye of Portland arrived here from the
north by train today, to spend the
summer with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. S. A. Nye at their home near
Talent. Miss Mildred A. Nye of Hous
ton, Tex., is expected here next week
to vacation during the summer with
her' parents.
...
From San Francisco The Bay city
residents, whose names appear on ho
tel lists today are George C. Lorne
mann. W. E. McElfatrlck, W. 3. Hous
ton, A. L. Roth. M. O. Poffenberger,
Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Williams, Prod G.
Johnson, W. P. Hughes. A. Unaer, Miss
D. Brown, and Mr. and Mrs.- r. E.
Brown.
Glllllsnd In City R. O. Ollllland.
who spent the winter In Los Angeles,
was In Medford today making ar
rangements to perfect the holdings
of the Northern Pacific Pur Trading
company near prospect. Mr. Gllllland
la manager of the company, which
owns much valuable property near
Prospect, where numerous sportsmen
gather for hunting, fishing and other
outdoor sports.
...
Collision this Morning W. O. Pll
llnger's car was slightly damaged this
morning when It was struck by the
auto driven by Minnie Burrows near
the Community hospital at 8:30 o'
clock. Accident reports filed at the
city police station revealed that Mrs.
Burrows wss backing from the curb,
and her car was struck by the Pllten
ger car.
...
Vpward Trend Seen An upward
trend In prices for the coming fall
season was forecast here today by
Sam Shohl of Cincinnati. Ohio, who
Is here representing Hyde Park
clothes. He , is accompanied on the
trip by Mrs. Shohl. Clothing values
are at their lowest mark, the cheap
est they have been In clothing his
tory. Mr. Shohl stated, but the prices
prevalent this season will be Increas
ed during the coming one. according
to all Indications In the east.
...
RreMer Cars Among the many
California people who registered their
cars yesterday at the out-of-state bu
reau on South Riverside avenue .were
Mabel Potter of Strathmore, Mary
Kraslnskl and V. L. Ward of Long
Beach. John Stone of Los Angeles.
Mr. Mvrtle Oolden of Burllneame, R.
L. Kessler of Marysvllle, Frank L.
Co!e ol Downlvllie. Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. Bauhaus of Hanta Barbara, and
E. H. Burnett and John W. Holmsn
of Colusa.
...
Lost In Medford Harold Bower. 10.
reported lost this morning when he
left the Holland hotel for the E A.
Littrell residence at 418 South Oak
dale, was located In the business dis
trict by Traffic Officer Tom Robin
son shortly after the report was re
ceived at the city police station. The
youth failed to appear at the Litt
rell residence, and officers were no
tified. Midst tears, the little boy
climbed on the motorcycle with Tom
Robinson and was taken safely to
the L-ttrell residence.
...
Slop In Medford Stopping In the ;
city to reslater their cars wit:. C.
Oarlock st the out-of-state auto li
cense bureau yesterday, were J. W.
Mvers of Modesto. Robert L. Sutpln !
of Baldwin Park. A. E Klttrldg-, Rob-e-t
H'ir!d:on and Hirry Johnson 3t
San Francisco. O. Sa'.ars of Sacra
mento. Mrs. E. M. MrArthy of San
Luis Obispo. Vess Vravllly of Fan Ber- !
nardlno. Mrs. E. i. AIsop of Boise.
Idaho. W. L. Whitener of Santa Crue.
R. C. Gustlne of Los Aneeles, Mrs.
Dick Kanthe of Dallas. Tex., Nlnl
Law.r; of Santa Ros. and O. F
Henson of Moes Landing.
He: map Balis. Ash ia and tus.j
!ES AT RIPE AGE
John Broadwood, long time resi
dent of Medford, passed away Tues
day at the age of 78 years. Death
came after an Illness of six months.
He was born at London, Ontario,
Canada and for many years in Med
ford, he made his home with William
Kennedy who died In 1914. After the
death of Mr. Kennedy, he resided
with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. (Doc)
Wright. Mrs. Wright being a grand
niece, who with Mr. C. D. Wlneland
of Ashland, are the only known rela
tives in this state and no near rela
tives are living.
For the last seven years Mr. Broad-
wood will be remembered aa the ele
vator operator at the Sacred Heart
hospital. He was ambitious and pre
ferred to be employed, although he
had lost his left limb In early life.
Funeral services will be conducted
by Rev. W. R. Balrd at the Conger
chapel at 3:30 Thursday. Interment
will be In Medford cemetery.
Tonight will be a big night for
Mall Tribune newsies, who will be
guests of HUlah Temple Patrol at
the big carnival, the Wortham shows.
Invitation was extended the newsies
this morning. All carrier boys are
asked to meet at the newspaper office
no later than 7 o'clock, where they
will be assembled and taken to the
carnival grounds In a body by an
official of the circulation depart
ment. At the exhibition grounds they will
be met by the carnival manager and
escorted around the midway. The
boys will be admitted to all shows
and given the privilege of riding all
the thrilling devices Included In the
big show.
The animal herd of freaks will be
among the outstanding attractions
open to the newspaper party. Billy
Arntee and his colored troupe of 20
Jazz art Lou will entertain the dele
gation. The "Law and the Outlaw," Battle
fields of France, monkey circus, wild
girl from Abyssinia, the Jazzer, the
ossified boy, Ada Mee and her giant
reptiles, the African pygmy are Just
a few of the other attractions avail
able. Leaping Lena, the caterpillar, the
breakaway whoopee, and the Zeppelin
are a few of the devlcea upon which
the newsies will ride to bigger and
better thrills.
The Shrine committee extending
the Invitation Is composed of Bert
Peasley, Paul B. Rynnlng. Herb Grey,
Rex Barnett, Jack Porter and Jerry
Jerome.
Ward's Buying Power for 500 Stores Brings You Outstanding Values!
CLEMENS FINED
T
E
George L. Howard and his crew
have been busy since June 2nd get
ting the resort at Diamond Lake open
for the season. In spite of prevail
ing weather conditions there have
been several fishermen In to the lake,
all of whom reported good catches.
Wardens In charge of the fish
hatchery report the trout running
larger this spring than for a number
of years. The boat dock has been
replaced and plenty of boats are
available at any time. Also all cot
tages are ready for occupancy. And
the dining room and lunch counter
open.
Parties from Medford may reach the
lake via Anna Springs, Fort Klamath,
and The Dalles-California highway.
Those entering should drive past the
old Diamond Lake Junction at Sand
creek, continuing ten miles to the
new road which Is straight, wide, and
In excellent condition.
JOBLESS IN C!TY
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At a meeting of Mod ford's unem
ployed yesterday afternoon In the
Labor hall, a ways and means com
mittee was selected to head activi
ties for the group. In order that a
constructive program might be work
ed out whereby the group of 150
would be able to live this winter.
In case they were unable to find
work.
Those appointed as the committee.
which was scheduled to meet this
afternoon were G. L. Ray, chsirman;
W. H. Germain. Frame L. Applegate,
H. G. WlUon and K, J Knudson.
J. C. Barnes, local realtor, was
the speaker for the gathering and
the men endorsed the sales tax plan
which Includes exemption of homes.
The tax plan was perfected by
Barnes.
Automobile registrations in Med
ford during the past month have
broken the records for 1931, and the
reports compiled at the local bureau
by Lee C. Oarlock, retrlstrar of out-of-state
ears, show that Medford's
Increase for 1 832 exceeds that of
last year by 500 cars. This la the
largest Increase in any office of the
state, figures from state headquarters
Indicate.
In May, 1631, 1001 cart were regis
tered here and 2101 during May.
1933. Salem showed an Increase of
250 registrations last month over
the preceding year, while Klamath
Fails decreased 95, Ashland 66 and
Grants Pass M.
Totals Mr the stare this year
how 21.235 cam rptrintered, while
Ifnt ear up until May there mere
20,570 reguu-anott.
George Ciemens of Central Point,
arrested late yesterday afternoon at
his home near that town, by state
police officers, was sentenced to
thirty days In the county jail, and
fined $100 on a charge of possession
of liquor. Sentence was Imposed this
morning when Clemens appeared be
fore Justice Glenn O. Taylor.
D. Roberts, arrested near Talent
Saturday afternoon by state officers,
was fined $50 and sentenced to thirty
daya In Jail when he appeared before
Judge Taylor today. Wm. Crosby,
arrested with Roberts, was fined 50.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR RENT Clean modern furnished
house. 1012 W. 10th St. phone
1643-Y.
FOR LEASE 41 Barneburg road, 65
furnished, .53.30 unfurnished, In
cluding water rent, five rooms,
hardwood floors, fireplace, basement
piped furnace, electric range, frlgld
alre. Charles R. Ray, Realtor, Med
ford Bldg. Phone 303.
FOR SALE Model A Ford coupe;
good condition. Cheap. 504 Hamilton
LOST Chevrolet truck Ooodrlch tire
and disc wheel. 32x6. Lost on Cra
ter Lake highway yesterday. Phone
835-M. Reward.
I WANT men who think they can
ju. must, nave len uouars to ln
veat on deal. Will guarantee 100
on your Investment. Address Box
2784 Mall Tribune for appointment.
Two Big Pieces! Both Have Guaranteed Inner Construction!
2-Piece Living Room Suite
Here is one of the most remarkable values offered in Ward's Nine Furniture Days! Beautiful
100 Angora mohair with a soft luxurious sheen, upholsters the big comfortable DAVENPORT
and the man-size BUTTON-BACK CHAIR. Harmonizing figured Miilti Jacqua'd Velour
covers the spring-filled reversible cushions. Guaranteed inner construction of erro resiliency,
and coils of finest Premier wire assure lasting comfort and extra long wear. Seldom can you
get such a value!
$59.95
$5 Down, $6.50 Monthly
Small carrying charge on deferred payment.
TO LET Two furnished 6-room
.jjiumicni., one diock irom library,
new condition, very reasonable rent
to right party. Wm. F. Campbell.
804 East Main St.
WANT-ED From S to IS acres free
encumorances near Medford
or Grants Pass, in exchange for
clear ' Portland mod. house and 2
lota, sit. on Pac. Hwy. on bus line
near schools Jc blk from carline.
Val. 4,000. Write A. Curry, 6130
82nd St, Portland.
FOR SALE Piano, upright, Kohler &
Chase, bargain, 965.00 for quick
sale. Cash or terms. Call 146 E.
Main St., Ashland or phone 200.
HOME SACRIFICE Practically new
five room modern home, close In.
paving paid. Worth .3000. You can !
own It for 91650. Very reasonable ;
terms.
New lve room modem home, i
4 miles out, hleh class soil, 2
teres Irrigated. Price (3450. Small
down payment, balance easy. Have '
a contract for $4500, payable 635.00 ',
per month to exchange for apart-;
ment house In Medford, will as
sume.. THE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE.
135 E. 6th Realtors Phone 1496 ',
U. S. GOVERNMENT STEADY JOBS, j
6106-6250 month. Men-women, 18
to 60. Paid summer vacation. Short
hours. Common education usually
sufficient. Experience usually un-1
necessary. 25 cosched free. Full
particulars and list positions FREE.
Write today sure. Franklin Insti
tute, Dept. 267C. Rochester, N. Y.
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in Duvina...
you save in
usinq
W BAKING
Miy POWDER
SAME PRlCt?
'forover
40 YEARS
15 ounces for 25$ '
Special Paint Sale!
Coverall House Paint Under another name this same
paint sella for $2.75 per gallon. Guaranteed to cover 260
sq. ft. per gallon two coats. During 1 " A Q
this sale it will only cost you, per gallon P f
flood choice of colors.
AH Purpose
Varnish
$2.98 gal
Good quality, priced o low
you'll find It pays to varnlnh
lota of places already too long
neglected.
Varnish Brush
Special , . . Only a Few!
53c
Pur 8 Chinese
bristles Easy
grip beaver-tail
handle.
Interior Paint
Of Certified quality
59c qt.
Por walls, wood
work, furniture,
14 new satin
s' in lh pastel
tint.
Color Varnish
Of Certified 'Qusllly
59c qt.
A beautiful
glons that dries
over-night. Six
colors.
ill
4 Inch Brush
Fine quality Prlred Only
89c
Psint brush
with pure Chi
nese bristles.
Beaver-tall
handle.
Ill
Zinc-Ite
House Paint
In fl-Oallon Cans
$2.39 gal.
Certified Highest 'Quality in
ANY Paint. Will cover 400 sq.
ft. per gallon, 3 coats, choice
of 23 colors. Why pay more?
Wall Finishes
Of Certified Quality!
$1.69 gal.
3allon covers
300 sq. ft.. 3
coats. Flat vel
vet finish lasts
years. 15 tints.
'ill
4-Hour Enamel
For Walls, Wood, Metal
85c qt.
18 colors. Gal
lon covers 400
450 sq. ft. Cer
tified quality.
Porch Paints
Also for Wood Floors
$1.75 gal.
colors. High
gloss. Oallon
covers 300 sq.
It., 2 coats, thst
wear and wear.
Floor Varnish
Certified Mar-Proof
85c qt
Highest quality
made. Otllon
covers 000 sq.
ft. of oik or
400 sq. ft. of
pine.
Sturdy Chairs
They're Ready to Paint
$1.00
Fiddle back
Chairs of hard
wood, for break
fast room or
dinette.
Unfinished
Card Tables
$1.00
Single Deck
Coil Spring
$6.95
Green or orchid with full drop
frame; 130 resilient colls of
heavy, oil tempered Premier
wire. Bee HI
Pull-Out Metal
Day Bed & Pad
$19.95
One easy motion converts It
to DOUBLE bed. Rich brown
enameled finish with attractive
cane panel ends. Pad in gay
cretonne.
50-lb Cotton
Mattresses
iflll
$7.95
Restful roK-dg Mattress, up
holstered In 60 pounds of all
new clean fluffy cotton, and
covered with floral art ticking.
Sturdy, well
o o n s t r ucted
card table,
folding legs.
Ready to be
painted. Wood
top.
Khaki Canvas
Hammocks
$1.69
Made of strong, heavy canvas.
Curved wood spreader con
cealed at head. Large and
roomy . . . 83 by 78 Inches.
Cool-Looking
9xl2-ft. Rugs
$3.45
Bummer calls for cMy-to-clean
Ward-O-Leum ruga in gay tile
or floral designs. Btaln proof
enannl surface.
Ward-O-Leum
Floor Covering
Qu a bunnlnf
dJ foot
(ft feet wide)
Lighten summer work with
cool - looking, easy to - clean
Ward-O-Leum! Smart design,
on a stalnproof enamel sur-fao..
MUD WALNUT
END TABLE
$2.25
Very good look
tng. A $4.00
value.
njoy your
lawn mora
with one of
t h . . new
swings.
STUDIO COUCH
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Covered In
gay color
Cretonne.
Decorate with
Gay Cretonnes
5 yds. $1.00
Lovely for draperies, covers
and beach costumes) Beauti
ful sunfast and tubfast de
signs In light and dark colors.
800 yds. of colorful cretonnes
10 yds. 85c
Limited quantity of unglaoed
Chints in small patterns suit
able for Drapes or Coverings.
Regular 35o
lOcyd.
Crash .
Cretonnes
New spring patterns. A rs
nw .table buy st
15c yd.
mm
SO. CENTRAL
PHONE 286
MEDFORD, ORE.