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The thrill of springtime is just ahead. Looking forward to springtime in the Mat is one of 
the delights of the winter interlude. There is no true gardener who does not pause and reflect on 
the successes and failures of the year past or who fails to spend many hours dreaming over the 
great awakening of the spring garden with all its promise of new opportunities and new rewards. 
- And wherever there is a garden there will be found a house rich in contentment. 
Let's take for our slogan—"MORE PLEASURES OUTDOORS IS THE TIP FOR ‘54.” Syhere is 
nothing finer after the long winter months than to get ones hands in the soil, and no age finer 
than that of being physically tired from wholesome work outdoors. 
Growing things constantly change. This change affects the appearance of the plantings. “Make 
a check-up of the grounds now and see what changes have occurred during last year's aad) 
period —- make a note of plants which should be removed and rearranged and where new ones i a 
can be included. Then plan to do as much of the work as possible this spring. yee 
Pruning and spraying are the chief needs to be looked after right now. Ornamental trees uae 
fruit trees can be thinned or shaped to good advantage while the leaves are off oe, before PoB 
starts running. i EL: 
Spraying for scale should be done while plants are dormant. Dornan precy Be | com a be done 4 
on a clear, calm day, but never when temperature is below freezing. D . 
Ai few other tips for this month are - - - 
This is a good time to clean and sharpen garden tools. Paint garden furniture me for sum- 
mer use - - - fie 
To make certain of a good lawn, don’t spare the plant inka Good seed is not Showa) - oe 
Pick bagworms off of Arbor-Vitae, Junipers, etc. during ihe winter months. Giheneres they will | 
hatch out in the spring and add to your worries - - - 
This is a good time to plan for a few bird-houses. Remember the birds are our greatest garden 
friends - - - 
Sprays of the early flowering ghrobe can be cut and placed in water in the hana) monies the | 
flowers will quickly develop. Pussy Willow, Forsythia, Flowering Quince, etc. can be forced in 
this way — and what a cheery note they will add to the home - - - 
Let's not forget that trees are friends of man — trees are also the friends of inde: tie’ Hele " 
and are one of the greatest glories of nature. They give a lot and ask but little. Plan now to 
plant trees this spring, they'll be giving shade and bectuty for many years to come --- — ; 
And for accents in the shrub border, why not plant some small ornamental trees this spring - "ae 
After the rush and distractions of the holidays, we all like to “sit a spell” and think about our 
goals for the year ahead. An important part of your gardening goal is a PLAN, an orgeniaes out 
line of how to attain what you expect and want from your yard - - - 
Equally important with planning, we feel, is imagination. Oftentimes, a finished Savion is less. 
interesting — for half the fun in gardening, as in other things i is the striving toward a goal. 
IMAGINATION — PLANNING — ATTAINING — there should be an endless cycle laid out . 
for every garden for every gardener who wants to keep on jenierig': his snake oy to the utmost. 
HAPPY NEW YEAR IN YOUR GARDEN! : 
“Tt is when your bare stops Aehdig: 
- And your hands begin to harden, — thy Pana 
That you find yourself a partner ee: vin 4 
In the Glory of the Garden.” — Kipling Varo. . 
Come out to see us — we will be glad to help you with your problems. : 
PHONE 3-5454 
FEBRUARY 1954 
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