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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 22, 1959)
o HERALD AND NEWS, KlamRth Falls. Ore. Thursday, October 22. 195!) PAGE 4 B Over The Garden Gate Editor's Note: The following ar-i tide on planning, planting and care of perennial borders was giv en before the Mt. Laki Garden Club by Mrs. W. P. Myers, local authority on gardening and own er of a local nursery. By MRS. W. P, A1YKKS Flowers ate the glory of the out doors and can change an indif ferent house into a homo of grace ful elegance. Both annual and perennial flow ers are necessary in constructing an everblooming garden. The spring flowering bulbs and early perennials begin blooming before the annuals get started growing By perennials wc mean that group of flowers whose roots live throughout the years and bloom ach season at their appointed time without the necessity ol planting each year as wc do aiv nual flowers. It is difficult to separate all the annuals from the perennials in the border because we frequently use both in the same planting. When we plant a perennial border of tu tins or other spring flowering bulbs we know their usefulness is limited to a short time in the early spring. So, in order to have continuous blossoms, we mu.it re- ; ., jf i ' 7 " ' ' j ' ' ' ' ''' ' place litem wim annuals suuauiu for the space left vacant by the passing of the spring bulbs. Tulips, daffodils, narcissus, hya cinths and crocus are beautiful m any setting. They may grace i he perennial border or be plant ed in beds or clumps or natural ized under trees and shrubs. Plant tulips in clusters of three to five of the same color. They will present a more charming ap pearance than when planted sin gly. Since tulips are tall and leg gy, it is a good practice to plant crocus or other low growing bulbs or perennials in front of them, r'orget-me-nots planted with tu lips make a charming picture. The term "perennial border" is used largely to designate groups of hardy perennials growing along the edge of the lawn or against the back fence. This kind of plant ing may be made very attractive by carelully grouping the taller flowers in the background with plants of intermediate height throughout the remainder of the border. No forma! design is needed for this kind of border. The garden er's individual taste should gov ern the arrangement of plants so as to harmonize in color of flow er and tcxlure of foliage. Since each variety has its own period of blooming, those varieties which bloom at the same time should be evenly distributed throughout the border to secure a well-balanced blooming period at all times. As new plants come NATIONAL PTA PRESIDENT Mn. James C. Parker, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since her election in May of 1958, has appeared before two big conferences for educators abroad to tell the "PTA Story." Last August she attended the World Confederation of Organisations of the Teaching Professions in Rome, and in November and December of last year, the Inter-American Seminars and Town Meetings conducted by International Seminars, Incorporated. PTA, she says, is built of I I million parents, teachers, and other citizens from the nation, including Hawaii and overseas bases. Work, she says, includes workshops, seminars and other discussions, curriculum evaluation, campaigns for bigger school budgets, improved facilities, more teacher pay and effort to secure community services which strength en family life. V '., Home Extension BONANZA UNIT BONANZA Each memher-of the Bonanza Home Extension , Unit took part in the rug , and uphol slcry cleaning project when the group met on October 13 at the home of Mrs. Alice Drew. Mrs Drew was assisted by Mrs. Eulah Prough. A potluck dinner was served at noon to 10 women including two npw members, Mrs. G. Graham and Mrs. Cassie P.ittcr. The next meeting will be at the Bonanza Library on November 10. Leaders for the beef cookery pro ect will be Mrs. Cassie Hitler and Mrs. Lura Urjiack. Hostesses will be Mrs. Florence" Horn .and Mrs. Hazel Drew. Educational Plans? It's "Equitable'i Living Insurance" John H. Houston Slnre Mil V 2 lis TO FIT THE FAMILY ...AND THE BUDGET! These Prices Reduced from Our Already Low Discount Prices Thursday, Friday, Saturday Only! Boy's 8 Inch LOGGER BOOTS Our regular $9.99 Boors Sizes 10 to size 6. Thurs., Friday, Sat. only Men's - Reg. $8.99 LOAFERS Slip-on style in black or brown. Thursday, Friday, Saturday only Women's Reg. $5.99 Saddle Oxfords All white, with rubber sole ond heel. Sizes 4 to 10 - This week only! rjpi Refunds ond Exchanges Cheerfully given No sales to dealers. lOOO's of Pairs -Men's Women's - Children's $E9? 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The peonies, bleeding heart and cushion mums are so glamorous Ihey should be planted in the fore ground where their intrinsic beau ty will lend greater charm to the planting. The low growing perennials in clude garden pinks, Iceland pop pics, coral bells, gucm, fall and spring flowering crocus and all the "rock garden" species. Annual flowers are those which grow from seed, attain their growth, flower and produce seed in one year or less, then die. hav ing completed their life cycle. The annual border is much easi er to arrange than the perennial border. The seed packets show the color and probable height they will grow and whether shade or sunlight is best for their culture. They are constant bloomers and can be planted in ranges of colors and height to suit plants of the gardener. An annual border of bedding flowerp-along the', edge of 1 the lawn may be planted in tiers of three or four different heights. using tall growing flowers for background, reducing the height toward the lawn. By careful selection of varieties which harmonize in flower and leaf, a brilliant display will be produced. Zinnias and marigolds make a good combination. Plant tall Afri can marigolds' and giant dahlia flowering zinnias at the back of the border, then use zinnias of graduating heights and edge with dwarf marigolds. This same ar rangement is very charming when used in planting an oval or round flowerbed in the garden or lawn. The tall African marigolds and giant dahlia flowering zinnias will grow four feet tall and produce mammoth flowers. Plant them in the center of the bed marigolds first. Then surround them with the dahlia flowering zinnias. Next plant lower growing zinnias, and cut-and-come zinnias and baby zinnias on the outside. Edge with the new flame dwarf double marigolds. These mari golds grow 10 to 12 inches tall with dense green foliage of even height and topped with an abun dance of bronze-red double flow ers reaching about three inches .lbove the attractive foliage. As an edging for tall borders, they are truly in a class by themselves and must be seen to be appreciat ed. Many of the annuals may be planted in the open ground while olhers are so slow germinating that it is more practical to pur chase them from the grower ready to plant. Annuals that can be planted in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked and which late (frosts and light freezes- do not hurt much include asters, go ditics, salpaglossis, larkspur, schi anthesca, cosmos, poppies, sweet allysum and candy lufts. Zinnias, marigolds, nasturtiums, and touch-me-nots are easily frosted and should not be planted unjil all danger of frost is past here, usually about .June 1. They propagate quickly and will be up in a few days after plant ing. Petunias, lobelia and verbe nias are so slow in terminating lhat it is best to buy them from the growers, ' rather than try to raise them from seed. Annual flowers serve best as edgings and for planting among evergreens. Choose low growing types which will not reach above the evergreens and destroy their exciting beauty, yet will accent the planting. If the border is of tulips or oth er spring flowering bulbs, do not allow that space to be bare after the tulips are gone. Cut off the dried leaves and set out an annu al border where the tulips were growing. Lobelia, sweet allysium, verbe nia, agriatum, rose mass and dwarf marigolds all are low grow ing and make excellent edging plants. To provide a spot of color and give friendly atmosphere to the foundation plantings, set out dou ble or ruffled petunias among the evergreens and edge with purple lobelia. Get plants from a grower, already in bloom so the color is visible, and the quality of each plant shows. 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