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~‘fHeat, dry weather didn‘t stop awardâ€"winning gardner heat hbave not been ideal growing browned and withering after only a few days in blossom. As David Bell, of 37 Roosevelt Avenue surveys his front garden lined disappointment with the conditions Mother Nature has meted out. Sure the roses on the 63 bushes do not hold their br as long as he‘d like them to, but that is to be expected. Bell was awarded last week the Margaret: Putman Memorial trophy for the best rose garden in the city; a competition sponsored by the Waterâ€" loo Horticultural Society. Of the 11 gardens judged, Bell‘s combination of floribunda, grandifliora and tea roses was cited for its "massive show of color in his well cared for and placed second in the competition. Runner up is Ronald Taylor, 129 Belmont Avenue, and third place was awarded to Mrs. Tony Hergott of 525 Glenforest Drive. Bell recalled one of the first things he did when he moved to his Roosevelt Avenue home 22 years ago was to plant rose bushes. He‘s dabbled in rose gardening ever since, but beâ€" cause of health problems he never developed extensive gardens. Since his retirement three years ago he has spent more time gardening, this year adding 25 new bushes. His first love is the beautiful colors throughout the garden. A roughlyâ€" hewn cedar fence zigâ€"zags through the frontâ€"lawn garden, giving it a rustic The recent dry weather and intense The hot, dry weather has not meant all bad news as plant diseases have been held to a minimum. "As far as diseases go, this should be a good year because we haven‘t got the damp weather to bring dry spot and mildew "I enjoy the mass of color everytime Ilook out the window or step outsige." While his front yard offers the most sunlight, it also lets him share his efforts with passersby. & REGALIA «omran i GLENRIDGE PLAZA ‘ "mwm j / m | R | corner of !Jniversity bionk e e nopmmpntrnmmmeenea e 12. / *4 | and Lincoln 3 C SS | |RETURN OF | _ DENICE To our starr "Wie heve betier quality, newer styles and best colour * : gelection in contemporary design leather sofa is . * e e ecnaraneipe s ieaarer surchane check us ut »0 Ore _ | PENICEINVITES ALL FORMER tm‘ + CLIENTS TO VISIT HER AND n M ORDERS hy i Nug, tw , Arl LeatHeR CUSTO WELCOMES ALL NEW ONES. Tine furn/ture CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Wallsystems â€" Plus ‘”NM :-‘ 884 050 54 King St N Waterlco s88â€"7630 _ _ | '6 Bell David Bell of 37 Roosevelt Avenue examines his awardâ€" winning rose garden, cited for its show of color. Last year Bell won second place in the annual Waterloo Horticultural Society rose garden competition. Isobel Lawson photo 40 SPRUCE ST., PARIS MON. to FRI. 9 to 9 OFFâ€"CUTS ... from 285° SLABS.......................ton*2.00 DOO“S from .2.25 VANITIES ... «on *112.00 MARBLE TOPS.... ... *174.00 VANITY TOPS ... .o« ‘18.00 KITCHEN TOPS . ... :... ‘24.00 Every Wednesday night in July (starting alt 7=00pm] enjoy the ]flZZ Of one of Canadas foremost jazz pianists. Brings JAZZ To Waterino CAFE BON CHOIYX PQ)PAKMIS. 442â€"3118 ‘BRIAN BROWNE ‘July is for Jazz CAFE BON CHOIX 100 Regina St. S. Waterloo KITCHENS FACTORY OUTLET 747 â€" 4261 SAT. 9 to 5