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REAL ESTATE F E M A L E H E L P SECRETARY Minimum 3 yrs. exper­ ience. Excellent typing skills. I.B.M. dictation equipment. Personnel ad­ ministration, payroll, pay­ ables,all secretarial duties Call today for appointment 815-338 1200 7-24 7-26 REAL ESTATE South of McHenry, Hi Point Industrial, zoned light, 1 to 3 acres, terms available 312-372- 2040 Extension C, Arthur T. Mcintosh & Co. 7/3TF12 3 ROOM HOUSE with 2 lots, 2219 N. Beach Side Rd. Mc- Cullom Lake, McHenry, 111. Lake rights. Can be seen or weekends or cail 312-395-3672 7-24/7-31G BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor, condominium Apt. 1 car attached garage with electric door opener. Every­ thing new, all appliances, drapes, carpet, air conditioned, never occupied. Unit A, 4913 Oakwood, Whispering Oaks. Save over $3,000. from todays prices. Perfect location and view. By owner. 385-0869. 7-26 PAGEM PLAINDEALER -FRIDAY^Jl l Y 26,1974 % ,1 • w r> I 1 11 11 1 iiii rrTTTTTTT and westward. Our area has not JIM-?- II'1 '1 1 1 J' * J' 1 ̂ * *'• I •'* I 1 »M»'«1 "tl*!*!'1* I »'»***' yet been infested; however, a M ' B m m careful vigil should be kept. ful l t ime k A found The Gsfdon bo^^^d&'to^rk s , ,mL ™ - • -- ' , 1 * W j n g s v i t h b l a c k m a r k i n g s MATURE LADY FOR ^ ^ ~ ~~ " ^ ^ With a wing span of about l'v Experience preferred | 7-24 7-26 | Today, Sevin is the chemical most often used for control. "1 am slightly miffed. When discussing herbaceous flower beds the only type of plants you talk about are annuals. As an avid gardener, I feel that you have an obligation to delve into the more permanent and just as attractive perennial and biennial species. After all, who wants to devote prolonged periods of time every year sticking in marigolds, petunias, ageratum, zinnias, etc. when, by using perennials and self sowing biennials, the entire, somewhat tiresome, planting operation need only be dont^ once. "Maybe I am a little bit of a snob in this area, but to my mind the use of annuals shows a distinct lack of imagination Anybody can create a long lasting splash of color with snapdragons, sweet alyssum, begonias, and portulaca. Good grief, all one need do is follow the ^directions on the seed packets and success is a forgone conclusion. (Although. I am always amazed at the number of 'gardeners' - I use the word in its loosest sense - who are unable to rhise these peons of the plant world. Ah, but to map out a good perennial garden, now that requires skill "Because of the desired permanency of the garden, initially a great deal of thought and preparation must go into soil conditions, exposure, and air circulation. Although the choice of perennials and biennials is as large, if not larger than that of annuals, the selection process is complicated by sequence of bloom. As you have stated in earlier columns, annuals, with rare exceptions, bloom from June through frost. Perennials and biennials, on the other hand, have relatively restricted periods in which they flower. Thus, in order to be sure of a respectable show at all times a considerable amount of research must be undertaken before specific decisions can be made. "In closing, I would just like to say that by sidestepping the subject of perennials and biennials you are doing the gardeners of McHenry county a grave disservice. Over the long haul, these plants are not only cheaper, but require far less maintenance." Before taking issue with some of the points you made in your letter dear gardener let me state, in no uncertain terms, that this column had been designated for a discussion of perennials several months ago. Your communication simply provided me with an ideal way to begin the article. of WILD 46% ACRES On spring fed bass lake located 10 miles west of Park Falls, Wisconsin, approxi mate ly 1/4 mi le lake frontage, excellent hunting $40,000 ARNIE STUEBER SR. 497 6th Ave. South Park Falls, Wise. 54552 Home Phone 715-762-3602 Office 715-762-3773 7-26 8-16 TF2 HAPPINESS IS: FINDING WHAT YOU WANT IN THE PLAINDEALER'S CLASSIFIED WANT! AD SECTION TODAY !!!! Jl GREEN THUMB GARDENER - More than a year ago, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Breier of 4104 N. Spring Grove road road, Johnsburg, gave them an Easter lily. When it had finished blooming, Mrs. Breier put it outside and continued to care for the plant. AH of the attention she gave theEaster lily had paid off in thirteen blooms compared to five when thev received the plant. STAFF PHOTO By Matthew S. Rosen Instructor Ornamental Horticulture McHenry County College In 1890, the State Massachusetts appropriated $25,000 with the hope of exterminating the gypsy moth. Paying the whopping salary of $1.50 per day, hundreds of young men and boys were hired by the Control board to tromp through the woods collecting and burning egg masses. Every plant in and around Medford, Mass., was sprayed with a variety of amazingly bizarre materials. Paris green, an arsenic based compound, was the most popular and effective against the caterpillars. As a precautionary measure, trees aijd shrub^n the late tyhiter, - *«arly Marw i th all types of strange concoctions in the hope of smothering undetected egg masses. The following is a receipe for one of the weirder materials commonly used: Fish and Whale Oil Soap: "Take one pound of whale oil soap and slice it into thin, small pieces. Place the pieces of soap in a pail, and add about one gallon of boiling or nearly boiling water; then stir until the soap is dissolved; dilute at the rate of one pound of solution per twenty gallons of water." Fire, too. was frequently used. A cyclone burner, the forerunner of the modern flame-thrower, effectively destroyed not only egg masses and caterpillars, but also hundreds of acres of woodland. To quote the Chief of the Control board: "As an exterminative method for use in woodland tracts, the felling of trees and their destruction, together with that of all other vegetation by means of fire, has no equal in terms of expedition and economy." All of the local citizenry was not overjoyed by the chemical baths being given their property. In 1891, the following story was carried by the Medford News: "Considerable opposition to the use of Paris Green for spraying was manifested by many people living in towns. A nVsHw' rtWeiing of opponents of the spraying was held in Medford. One citizen, who attempted to cut the hose attached to one of the spraying tanks, and threatened with violence the employees of the board who had entered upon his land, was arrested and fined. Others neutralized the effects of the spraying by turning the garden hose upon the trees and shrubs that had been sprayed, washing off the solution." Although admirable in scope, the early eradicative control methods failed. Not only did the gypsy moth survive, but the beast prospered, gradually extending its range northward REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE WATERFRONT-DOLL HOUSE 10 ROOMS AND Two bedroom home on channel to Pistakee Lake that is sharp, sharp, sharp. Aluminum sided, central air, large yard which is fenced. Excellent location. $32,500.00. MAINTENANCE FREE A home fit for a King! This fine 2 story colonial has 4 king-sized bedrooms, 3VZ baths, a queenly kitchen with breakfast area, and for your regal affairs, the family room with a fireplace opens to a huge redwood patio A quality home with over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space and literally everything you've ever wanted, including a 16' x 36' in-ground swimming pool. Must see at $118,500.00 ITY WATERFRONT Very sharp 2 bedroom home with a super kitchen, a family room, fenced back yard, on a high lot with a view, aluminum sided-all for the super price of $25,900.00. Brick 3 bedroom on Pistakee Lake! Huge living room with fireplace gigantic kitchen with many cabinets, all rooms large, 10' x 13' study, 2 baths, 3 car brick garage, all appliances and air conditioning included. Fantastic home for $68,900.(X) "WHERE SERVICE COMES F IRST" r t f t f r x - rmi t f l l n VU rpa l p t f t a t p r u . " ° 3717 W. Elm St. McHenry 815-385-7050 (Across from Jewel Tea) MEMBER OF RELO, A NATIONAL REFERRAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION 7 .2 6 - V. Perennials, and to some extent, self-sowing biennials offer two advantages to the gardener: First, permanency. By d e f i n i t i o n . h e r b a c e o u s perennials are plants that die dpwn to the ground each winter, but carry over life in their crowns; and thus, appear anew the following spring Blooming only for one year, biennials, on the other hand, enter the great Garden In The Sky at the end of two growing seasons. The first year the young seddlings simply put forth a basal rosette of leaves. Not until the second spring - Summer are flowers produced. Fortunately, many biennials like forget-me-nots self sow readily; consequently, once planted, clumps are not only maintained, but actually gradually increase in size. Second, for the most part, the best background plants for flower beds are perennials. The white flower spikes of the black sankeroot, interesting prickly blue spheres of the globe thistle, and the gaily hued bloom of the foxtail lily not only create a spectacular display but also form a good backdrop for the smaller species. On the negative side of the ledger are cost and maintenance. Not only is the initial price paid for perennials, and, to some extent, biennials higher, but money spent 011 the materials required to fulfill yearly cultural needs frequently amounts to a considerable sum. Fertilizers and pesticides are expensive. Like most trees and shrubs, perennials should be fertilized every spring. No need for a special product. Lawn fertilizers fill the bill quite nicely. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , m a n y perennials and biennials are subject to attack by a wide variety of serious insect and disease pests. Borers in iris rhizomes, thrips on peonies, leaf miners in columbine, rust on hollyhock leaves, and botrytis, a fungal diseased capable of disfiguring a wide variety of spring flowering plants, are all afflictions which, if not controlled, will cause plants to gradually decline in vigor and showiness. Perennial gardens do not. even over the long haul, save time. Aside from the minutes and hours spent fertilizing and spraying, the great majority of species must be divided every three to five years in order to maximize bloom. Old large clumps simply do not flower as freely. An operation normally done at the same time as annuals are planted outdoors, clumpdivision in itself is quite a time consuming process I do not wish to create the impression that perennials and biennials are not desirable garden plants. Nothing would be further from the truth. Like all other species in the floral kingdom they have their place, and should not be viewed as a panacea to save both time and money. In my estimation, the most interesting flower beds are those in which a combination of perennials, biennials, and annuals are used. '% WHISPERING HILLS it SE"W WHAT? T H I S W E E K S P A T T E R N S T h e s e a d o r a b l e k n i t d o l l s w i l l d e l i g h t a n y c h i l d a n d y o u ' l l f i n d t h e m v e r y e a s y t o k n i t w i t h P a t t e r n N o 1 0 2 9 REAL ESTATE It's the SOLD signs that count! ! ! In the country-fix-m up special, old school house in secluded location, has new well and septic. $8,500.00 Just listed - l2 block to lake and beach, this all wood interior 2 b.r. home has spacious kitchen and partial basement on wooded lot for just $18,900.00 Buy of the Week - 3 B.R. with full basement, kit. D.R. and large L.R. all for just $20,000.00 4 B.R., with Natl fireplace and finished basement, garage and 2 lots, near beach loads of space $25,000.00 Lakeview - 3 B.R. with W W. carpet, 12 x 24 L.R. and natl stone fireplace highlight this value of $32,500.00 Builder's and Investors - we have many vacant pieces of property call now for more information. STAUFFER' CHOICE 7508 Hancock Drive Wonder Lake, Illinois 815-653-7777 or 653-7876 7/26 815 -385 -4810 Rt ALIO" •""r 3932 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, 111. RUSTIC LAKEFRONT BEAUTY: 9 SPACIOUS rms. for family fun and-or entertaining. 4-5 BR ranch in fine neighborhood w-lovely view Special features galore! Contract possible w-$15,000 down and a sales price of $65, (XX). 4 BR RAISED RANCH: Situated on lge. It w-fam. rm. w- gas frplc., util. rm., porch, dining area w-balcony, basmt., all apples., central air, 2 c. gar , carpeting, drapes, inter­ com & MORE. See NOW - only $58,000. 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McHENRY 385-9360 SELL THOSE NO LONGER NEEDED ITEMS WITH A GARAGE SALE. Call 385-0170 to place your ad.