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PAGE 18 - PLAIN DEALER-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1973 Around The Garden By Matthew S. Rosen Instructor - Ornamental Horticulture McHenry County College Although the daytime tem­ peratures may still oc­ casionally reach the low seventies, the crisp nights of the last week indicate that Mother Nature and 1 have finally made our peace, or at least called a temporary truce. Seasonal progression can once again return to its normal sequence. Within the past ten days many leaves have fallen silently from the trees, and flocks of Canadian geese have ended their brief respite on our ponds resuming their long journey to warmer climes. Before moving my topics to the fascinating realm of indoor gardening, we all, I am sure, still have a few more vital chores to perform before our gardens are snuggly tucked in for the winter. In northern Illinois garden roses should be protected from the rigors of winter if they are to prosper. To my knowledge no better method has ever been devised than mounding soil around the base of each plant to a height of 10 or 12 inches. Oh, I know what many of you are thinking: "Ah, you forgot rose cones." Well, as long as several holes are punched in the styrafoam to allow constant air circulation, and soil is mounded around their bases to guard against their blowing away, rose cones will indeed adequately protect your plants. No argument; however, the aesthetic aspect of these ingenious, man made, time saving devices, in my opinion, leaves much to be Adesired. What looks more artificial than a "colony" of rigid, white forms plunked smack in the middle of your garden? Why, with all the recent U.F.O. sightings, an unfamiliar passer-by may believe that indeed the Martians have landed. Now, tell me truthfully, you would not want to be responsible for causing an Orson Wells, "War of the Worlds" type panic, would you? If hilling up soil proves to be too much work, simply spray the plant with Wilt Pruf, and weave evergreen branches between the canes. Wilt Pruf, a waxy material, will cut down the amount of water pulled out of the stems by the drying winter winds. The pine boughs will not only break the wind; but also, add green color to the bleak, barren landscape. Although heavy pruning is saved for the spring, the canes should be cut back to a height of twelve to fifteen inches so that they will not be wildly whipped about by the wind. If you expect a decent crop of flowers early next summer, please do not prune climbing and pillar roses at this time. Unlike hybrid tea roses, these two types blossom on one year old wood. Cut than back now, and you will be woefully disappointed next June. Some form of winter mulch should be applied, or heaving of rose bushes out of the soil is a distinct possibility. A three to five inch layer of wood chips, buckwheat hulls, ground corn cobs, cocoa bean hulls, sawdust, or straw will keep your plants cosy and secure over the winter. If an organic mulch material is used add a small quantity of a nitrogenous fertilizer. Why? Faced with this tremendous new supply of raw organic matter, the population of the various /breakdown micro­ organisms, bacteria and fungi, explodes. In order to survive, these microscopic forms of life require nitrogen as an energy source, and thus, quickly deplete all, ar at least most of the available nitrogen in the system. The result - chlorotic (light green) leaves with dark green veins. By the way, have you been wondering why the foliar display of fall color this year has not been up to snuff? Two reasons: Neither the hot, dry summer, nor the ex­ traordinarily warm autumn we experienced were conducive to proper pigment development and subsequent degeneration. Horticultural Notes: I hate to say it, but ladies gently inform your husbands that the grass is still growing; and thus, should be mowed weekly. While I am on the subject of lawns, if a fall (September) application of fertilizer was not put down, I suggest applying one now. Remember, whichever product you purchase, use the equivalent of one pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet. Say, if you have not yet planted spring flowering bulbs, peonies, or iris, you still have time. Take advantage of these MONDAY ONLY! BLACK HATS FOR MAKE UP save ir REG. 34* "CHARLIE CHAPLIN" Hat, Eyebrows & Moustache Kit For Make Up SAVE 2r REG. 83' CLOWN & WITCH Make Up Kit SAVE 12* DEVIL Make Up Kit REG. 29* SAVE 18* REG. 62* THE WEIRDO EYE & NOSE MASK t SAVE 13* REG. 47' E-Z OFF Make Up Kit SAVE 13* REG. 47' HORNS BYS family centers -- HOURS: DAILY 9-9 SUNDAY Till 6 HALLOWEEN save 12' MASKS REG. 39' 07$ " MAKE UP STRETCH WIG SAVE 32' REG. '1.19 SAVE 13' REG. 57' DRESS UP COSTUME & MASK SAVE 30' REG. 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Providing a killing frost has not yet occurred, why not pot up some of your geraniums, impatiens, and begonias. The plants will bloom gaily on your window sill all winter. I cut back, and brought in some impatiens and ageraturns three weeks ago, and already they are rewarding me with an abundance of color. Cable television subscribers - Do not forget to watch my gardening show, The Green Scene, Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 6:30. Should you have a question on the material covered, or just a horticultural point of in­ formation you would like verified, why not drop me a line? The address: McHenry County College, 6200 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014. Suggestions on future topics are always appreciated. The Law Serves You The 4.7 mile long Hoosac Tunnel in Massachusetts, completed in 1876 claimed 105 lives during its 21 year period of construction. REMOVING SOME HANDICAPS FOR THE HANDICAPPED The Illinois State Bar association points out that under new Illinois statutes, now in effect, permanently disabled voters will no longer have to present a doctor's affidavit each time they wish to vote by absentee ballot and will also benefit in the areas of better o p p o r t u n i t y a n d discrimination. The statute dealing with absentee voting provides for issuance of disabled voters identification cards, good for five years. Election officials will record the identification number on the card upon issuance, so that they will later be able to verify an affidavit each time. Illinois State Bar association officials also explain that traveling burdens experienced by the handicapped are also dealt with in new statutes. One provides for the issuance of special license plates for handicapped drivers, so that other drivers can easily recognize cars driven by handicapped persons. Another requires the in­ clusion of street crossing wheelchair ramps on any new or reconstructed corner curb in business, commercial or in­ dustrial areas. Thus, it is becoming more apparent to legislators today that the handicapped need more consideration in their everyday lives. Next week, we will look at other new statutes which are now in effect for these very important members of our society. THIS IS THE ONE WITH para-rail ride! The 1974 Scorpion Super Stinger 400 The law says a snowmobile has to run quiet. Scorpion agrees. Scorpion agrees, too, that you don't have to give up power when you reduce the noise. Scorpion's muffling system lets you run quiet --yet still allows you the most engine power possible. The power's still there in a Stinger. You may not have to use it --but it's nice to know you've got it. SCORPION STINGER 74 See-test ride --the '74 Stingers at ADAMS REPAIR SHOP 3102 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. 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