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SECTION 2-1*Ai.l .. IN \|\|>K \I-KR - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1978 Gardening Tips Work Now For Spring Beauty Lots of people think the only thing you have to do outdoors in the fall is rake leaves But there are a number of other activities you should undertake in your yard and garden before the snows of winter fly, according to a McHenry County college instrucfor of horticulture Instructor Margaret Demus reminds that work done now will payoff in the spring 'regardless of whether it's i emoving dead foliage < which can harbor pests and plarH diseases to reinfest the new crop) or planting a new array of spring bulbs to make the end >f winter come sooner His Demus urges local residents to choose bulbs other than the traditional dutch tulips Many of the other varieties bloom earlier, she notes and have much more interesting flowers for the effort "I've got a patch of snow crocuses on the south side of my house and when the snowbank melts early in the spring those flowers are already blooming.' ' she says In addition to snow crocuses ^he suggest trying the perfect little blue flowers" of the Reticulata Iris, or the delicate white flowers with blue lines which grow from Puschkinia bulbs Other early bloomers that can add variety to a garden are blue pink and white Glory of the Snow bulbs, snowdrops, anemones, winter Aconite or Arabis She suggest that any bulbs planted should be set in a flat- bottomed trench and to mix a tablespoon of bone meal into the soil below each bulb If the soil is heavy clay, might mix sand into it before planting bulbs, however bulbs Will usually thrive in almost any soil, she said Other tips are to remember that one should only plant bulbs 6 or 8 inches deep this late in the fall, except that hyacinths, jonquils, daffodils and nar­ cissus should be slightly deeper She also urges that bulbs be planted in clusters of at leaast six "Many people make the mistake of planting them in a long straight line It looks unnatural; things in nature don't grow in straight lines," she said For tulip lovers who want to try something different she recommends species tulips (which are almost directly from the wild) like Kauf manniana ithe Water Lily tulip), red and white Pep permint tulips, or dast stemon tulips which have early yellow flowers. And. of course, to keep bulbs blooming year after year remember not to cut back the foligage after the flowers bloom until it witftfers and dies In addition to planting bulbs, she said this is a good time to remove the foliage from peonies, ins and lilies All of this foliage should be discar ded. and not added to a compost pile where diseases, fungus infections or pests can multiply, she urged It s also a good idea to pull plants out of vegetable gardens and then spade or rototill the ground, she said Some gar­ deners like to sow rye grass seed in their vegetable gardens which can be turned under to enrich the soil before the planting begins, she said For mulches around perennials Demus recom­ mends oak leaves because they don't compact like maple leaves do But she warns not to mix oak leaves into garden soil because they contain tannic acid and can destroy the Ph balance of the soil for vegetable growing Hay. pine boughs and other mulches can be used, but Ms Demus warns not to put them on until the ground is well frozen "Actually a mulch is designed to keep the ground frozen, not to keep the plants warm" she notes Snow makes the best mulch of all. she said, if it is the kind of winter with few thaws Now is also a good time to treat evergreens with the special products to keep them from wind burn, she suggest For those with questions about care of .. lawn or garden. Ms Demus or other horticulture instructors at the college will be glad to try to help solve problems One may either visit the department which is located in the Applied Science building behind the main building on the MCC campus, or telephone (815) 455- 3 7 0 0 . e x t e n s i o n 4 1 0 , w i t h questions MCHS Officials To Attend School Board Conference More than 4.000 school board members and administrators from across the state will gather in Chicago Nov 18-20 for the annual conference of the Il l inois Associat ion of School Boards Tuo officials from \U Henry Community high school are planning to take part i . ) the three day meeting The conference will feature ' • l imes on more than thir ty educational topics and problems currently facing local school policy makers The program also includes three general sessions, opportunit ies lo quiz experts in small group meetings, an exhibit ion of school equipment and services, and the annual 1ASB delegate assembly The lat ter is a business meeting where school tx-ard members elect officers and establish policies for the associat ion \ t t e n d i n g f r o m McHenry high school wil l be Dan Mc \ul ty . hoard of education member, and Robert Swart /Soft superintendent IASB President Jonathan T Howe, a school board member I ' rom Northbrook. describes the - la te meeting as "an unique opportuni ty for school officials • r i I l l inois to rededicate themselves to the principles of mass roots democracy and ci t izen control of education N e v e r i n our history has citizen control of education been more in jeopardy School txiards are the advocates of the general public Ixically elected i«>ard members, who serve •heir communities as part • ime non paid volunteers, need . egular t raining to properly i i r ect ' he work of their j i rotessional employees and to -seep up with the constant < hange in education D u r i n g t h e three d a y meet ing board members and adminis t ra tors can select topics tor s tudy that are of part icular local interest The program includes sessions on >uch mat ters as school f inance, col lect ive bargaining, student discipl ine career education. superintendent evaluation, school board policies, and new laws and courts decisions, to name just a few Featured speakers at the conference will include Nor man Vincent Peale. 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Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories Hip Disease - A Hazard For Large Dogs The most popular pet in America today seems to be the large dog Commercial and private breeders can hardly supply enough puppies to fill the demand for German shepherds, boxers and other imposing breeds to guard homes and apartments. Unfortunately, this demand is leading to careless selection of breeding stock by some suppliers. As a result, a con­ dition called congenital hip dysplasia is showing up with increasing frequency Hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease involving improper development of the ball-and- socket joint of the hip If the socket is too shallow or the ball too flat, a misshappen joint which tends to come out of place is produced Mild cases result in varying degrees of lameness Severe cases cause the hip to fall completely out of the socket, so the dog can hardly walk at all Arthritis can accompany the condition as the dog grows older The disease is most common in large and medium-sized hreeds-the German shepherd. St. Bernard, golden retriever, boxer and Great Dane The cause is genetic, but very rapid growth, unbalanced diet and other factors may aggravate the condition Among certain breeds, a majority of animals are affected by some degree of hip dysplasia Signs of hip dysplasia are not always immediately obvious in a young pup The lameness and exaggerated toeing-out may not appear until the dog is three to six months old. and is already an accepted member of your household As the disease progresses, the dog will show increasing reluctance to stand, and may sit with the hind legs stretched out to one side at an unnatural angle. When the dog does move, it may have an abnormal walk, with a pronounced swaying of the hindquarters. Ik your pet shows signs of lameness, make an ap­ pointment to see your veterinarian. With the help of an X-ray, he or she will decide if the cause of the lameness is hip dysplasia or just a tem­ porary injury. If your dog does have hip dysplasia, your veterinarian can suggest several alter­ natives. In mild cases, pain relievers, rest and limited exercise will make your pet more comfortable. If you wish, your veterinarian may be able to suggest an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate your dog and decide if surgery would help. In younger pets, where arthritis has not yet appeared, the hip can sometimes be reconstructed by surgery. In older pets, surgery may reduce pain and irritation, even though it will not restore the dog's normal walk. To avoid hip dysplasia, ask to see the parents, if possible, before selecting a shepherd or other large puppy. Also, examine the other puppies in the litter, since some affected animals show symptoms earlier than others. Since 1966, some kennels have been registering their breeding stock with the Orthopedia Foun­ dation for Animals, which certifies that they are dysplasia-free. Puppies .from O F.A. registered stock have a greatly reduced chance of getting the disease. If your pet does develop hip dysplasia, you should not use it for breeding purposes, since this will only pass the trait on to another generation of dogs. Spaying or neutering of dysplastic dogs is definitely recommended. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggest that readers consult with their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. Layering is fashion's newest message with a slim­ med down look. An attractive costume features a slim tunic with shawl collar ties in mint green over a slim dirndl skirt of forest green. Good R< • The mental patient walked up to the new superintendent. "We like you much better than we did the last fellow *' he said. Y The new official beamed, "Why?" he asked. "Oh, you seem more like one of us." A definite part of makeup this season is the brush. There are brushes for brows, lips, cream and powder. 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