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Page 6 Friday, April 1, 1977 Gardening It doesn't take a lot of money to grow a thing of beauty around your home and the beauty thus produced can and will make someone happy. This then may very well be the main reason for growing annuals. The _ tall flowering type like Climax Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, and many other bulbs such as Dahlias, Dinner plate, medium pom pom. Gladious is a corm that does well in any type of soil. It does require a good amount of water, so daily watering is in order. If planting is made every two weeks from about mid May to the first week of July then your glads are ready for showing. A tiny insect can suck juice from. the petals crippling the flower that it cannot open. Before planting soak the corms 4 to 6 hours in" a "Solution. Ol: > sy teaspoon Lysol to one quart of rain water; have your ground prepared; plant immediately. The 1976 Award winner is "Marjorette", Hollyhock. It is a dwarf growing only two feet tall. It is an excellent back ground. Russell Review Designing annual beds is not really difficult. Do not crowd, graduate in height, tall at the back, smaller ones to the front. This allows the plants to be admired and enjoyed. We should not bypass Asters, both peren- nial and annual. Yet some say we are afraid because of the 'Aster Yellows', a disease that has now been bred out of the plant. | suggest you grow them and enjoy them. Gradually begin to have a garden of perennials. Consider Phlox, Peonias, Daylil- ies, Iris, Daisies, Delphinium, Ueronica, not forgetting Roses. The 1976 new _ perennials introduced for the first time in Spring Jackson and Perkin's catalogues are Blue Glitter, Aster du mosus and Border Jewel (Polygonum affine). Plan your garden; make a blue print of height and color scheme. Do not crowd and above all balance the house in the centre of the same amount of Flowers and Shrubs. A . Russell Horticultural " om "Mood of Spring" -- Castor River Paul Rodier Photo (Continued on Page 3) Russell Swimming Pool Committee ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT, 1977. APPLICATION TO BE MADE IN WRITING, STATING AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO Box 268, Russell, Ont. scotiabanks THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA RUSSELL, ONTARIO 445-2880 Society News The executive of the Russell Horticultural Society have plann- ed the work for 1977 and we hope you are all interested and will participate as we need your help. The membership fee is $1.50 for this year and a box of red petunias will be included. The following committees have been appointed. Junior Comm.: Mrs. Y. Baillon, Mrs. G. Rokosh, Mrs. S. Conway. Park & Public Planting Comm.: Mrs. B. .Smith, Mrs. O. Atkinson, Mrs. M. Robinson. Spring Meeting Comm.: Mrs. S. Veh, Mrs. D. Kinkaid, Mrs. J. VanDuden. Flower Show Comm.: Aug. 20. Miss OM Burton. 2gMirse7 oh. Morrow, Mrs. M._ Hitsman. Meeting to be held in the Anglican Hall and Sr. Citizens Hall. Flower Show Tea Comm.: Mrs. E. Baas, Mrs. A. James, Mrs. G. McLaren. Fall Meeting Comm.: Mrs. A. Latour, Mrs. L. Rombough, Mrs. B. Boland. Annual and Christmas Meeting Comm.: Mrs. B. Hay, Mrs. T. Campbell. We will welcome new mem- bers and if you are not called on early in May the following are officers you may contact for information. Pres. Mrs. Doris Graham, Russell, R.R. 2. Sec'y. Mrs. Dorothy Kinkaid, Russell, R.R. 3. Treas. Mrs. Susanne Veh, Russell. M. Robinson, Press Sec't. Wedding Announcement Mignonne Martel, daughter of Mrs. Cecil Martel, was united in marriage to Richard Clement, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Clement of Embrun, on February Stn, 1908 tations Magnetic Signs O ontario Invit ice Supplies Rubber Stamps CU eastern Wedding Invitations Magnetic Signs Offi s CUSTOM PRINTING Wedding s Office Supplies Rubber Stamps CUS graphics edding Invitations Magnetic Signs Offi ding Invitations Itd amps CUSTOM PRINTING Wed " Signs Office Supplies Rubber St RUSSELL SLAUGHTER HOUSE Under Gov't. Inspection CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING We sell quality meat at our plant 'Grow With Us' amps CUSTOM PRINTING Wedding Invitations Magnetic Cuting -- Wrapping Signs Office Supplies Rubber Stamps CUSTOM PRINTI NG Wedding Invitations Magnetic Signs Office Supplies R ubber Stamps CUSTOM PRINTING Wedding Invitations Quick Freezing "C'mon 59ers!" Magnetic Signs Office Supplies Rubb ee Prop. TES kaon || Marcel Gareau 445-2005 Top Soil Landscaping E " A. Cam pbell Wincham Kennels Sand Septic Tanks Reg'd. Gravel Bulldozing ; : SH EaAND chiles Electrical -- Heating BOARDING Plumbing Contractor ALL BREEDS Cartage & Excavating Ltd. Truck, Loader & Backhoe Rentals 445-5685 Clean indoor kennels Spacious outdoor runs Daily and Weekly Rates Arie and Ellie Hogeveen R.R. 3, Russell, Ontario VISITORS WELCOME Located 4 miles south of Russell on road to Morewood (DON'T GAMBOL SEE CAMPBELL) RUSSELL, ONT. 445-2167 For Reservations call 445-5317