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!J !•! v?% «»| \( |«{ FRIDAY, Jl \K:««. I97K Flowers And Ground Covers Provide The Final Touch Flowers and ground covers provide the final touch to the attractive and functional landscape Flowers add warmth and color through the seasons. Ground covers rescue spots where grass cannot grow, soften the transition between lawn and shrubs, and reduce maintenance problems. Plantings need not, and should not, require a large expense or great amount of maintenance work. Plantings should complement each other and the architecture of your house, with the net result being overall unity. Remember that the front of the house essentially is a public area. And although your land­ scape should be pleasing to the eyes of passers-by, reserve the bulk of your flower gardening efforts for enjoyment in the privacy of your back yard. For example, a flower garden can accentuate a border planting of 6 to 8 ft. high shrubs The shrubbery marks your property and forms a screen from the neighbors. The flowers enhance the view for the family. The front edge of the border planting should not follow the property lines, but rather outline a series of long, shallow curves. Perennial flowers, such as peonies, chrysanthemums, the phlox, require little year-to- year mainteance. For this reason, there is a tendency to overplantthem. "Once planted, forever done" is a pipe dre^m, however A berennial border which is not substantially redone every three or four years will go downhill. Don't ignore the value of annuals Some annuals reseed and reappear year after year. Alyssum. larkspur, and petunia are examples In addition, some winter- hardy annuals, such as can­ dytuft. alyssum, and larkspur, can be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. They will remain dormant over the winter, then germinate and flower in the spring Professionals say a com­ bination of the two plant types, along with spring flowering bulbs - tuplips, and croccus, will provide color through most of the year. Soil should receive special care for best plant growth. Spade peat moss into the top two or three inches of soil and work a high phosphorus planting material into the soil before planting. A good mulching material will help protect the plants and reduce the time you must spend weeding and mowing. Shy away from the use of colored rocks, however. Natural materials, shredded bark, stump chips, or cottonseed hulls, will not clash with your flowering plants. Ground covers are par­ ticularly useful in the front yard. They accent the house and grounds without detracting from the front door in the way that riotuosly blooming flowers might. They also prevent erosion on slopes, fill in small areas not wide enough to ac­ commodate shrubs, and add a touch of green to shady spots where grass cannot grow. When ground covers are planted in hard to mow areas - next to the house and around trees, for example ~ they reduce lawn maintenance time. Baltic ivy and pachysandra cannot take full sun but do well in light to deep shade. Myrtle is just slightyly less durable Purple leaf winter creeper is hardy, and will grow in sun or shade It requires low shearing, however, to maintain its denseness. There is a wide variety of ground covers available. Generally, each works best under specific conditions. For example, you won't want to use a leaf catcher, such as pachysandra, on a heavily wooded lot. Ground cover selection is best made with the advice of a professional land­ scape contractor or architect. Ground covers require a little extra care to get started. Their shallow root systems make supplementary watering and feeding necessary. Don't allow grass to become established and keep tree seedlings pulled. Once established, however, ground covers can cut mowing time significantly and give a balanced, harmonious effect to your landscape. Crystal Lake Park District Offers Bus Trips To Opera Preview lectures and bus trips to attend five per­ formances at the world renowed Lyric Opera of Chicago will once again be featured as part of the Crystal Lake Park district's winter program, "Lyric Opera Preview". Productions to be attended this year include Richard Strauss' "Salome"; Puccici's "Girl of the Golden West"; Massenet's "Werther"; the ever popular double-bill, Mascagni's "Cavelleria Rusticana" with Leoncavallo's "L Pagliacci"; and the world premier of "Paradise Lost" by Polish composer Krystoph Penderecki. Class ,meetings, scheduled for North junior high school in Crystal Lake, will preview each opera. Study of the story, Libretto, composer and music using film strips and recor­ dings, followed with discussion. A member of the Lyric Opera cast for "Salome" and "Paradise Lost", tenor Frank Little, will be featured guest for one session. Registration for the class opens at the Park District of­ fice, 300 Lake Shore drive, July 7. Further information is available at the office. IRS Method One taxpayer received a strongly-worded "second notice" that his taxes were overdue. He hastened to the IRS office, paid his bill and wondered aloud whether he had misplaced his original notice. "Oh no, " replied the collection clerk, "we don't send out first notices anymore. We 've found that a second notice is much more effective. " SATURDAY-SUNDAY OR MONDAY PRIME RIB of BEEF AU JUS Special 50 v Includes: Our famous Salad Bar, Choice of Potato, Soup or Tomato Juico, Mini loaf of Broad and Butter. V. ^ A TRY OUR FAMOUS SALAD BAR FOR LUNCH MONDAY thru FRIDAY IfflGHDHX STEM HOUSE Route 120 • 2'/a Miles Eost of McHenry - 385-9869 F.E.T. 51.99 If you've got radial fever" get OUR HOST STEEL BELTED RflDfflL... 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In spite of the fact that the sale or Use of fireworks is prohibited in Illinois, except by permit for public display, each year between 150 and 200 Illinoisans are treated at hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks. Nearly 90 percent of the injuries are caused by fireworks privately purchased by individuals. The remainder CONTRACTORS Job Held Up Because off Concrete Delivery Delay? Call Accu-Crete, Inc, Saturday Deliverys Available Phone 338-4718 e ® are associated with public- fireworks displays Burns and lacerations are the primary types of fireworks injuries Despite the danger and illegality of using fireworks, the Illinois Department of Public Health has some tips to help you use them more safely: Fireworks should be used only with extreme caution. Before using any of them, read and follow all warning in­ structions printed on the label. Remember that fireworks are not toys for children. The sparkler, considered by many as safe for youngsters, generates temperatures bet­ ween 1,200 and 2,000 degrees F. and can easily ignite clothing. Do not allow younger children to handle fireworks under any circumstances! They cannot understand the danger in­ volved. and cannot react correctly' in case of an emergency If you permit older children to use fireworks, be sure they use them only under very close adult supervision Do not allow any running or "horseplay" while the fireworks are being used. State public health officials want every Illinoisan to have an enjoyable Independence day celebration. A Fourth of July with no fireworks injuries would certainly add to the enjoyment of all of us. If you want more information about fireworks safety, write to: Illinois Department of Public Health, Product Safety Program, 535 West Jefferson Street. Springfield. 111. 62761. sLENNOX l | (^EDUCATKWi^ J I College Honors j [ I University Degrees To Area Graduates Diplomas for area May graduates of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be mailed to recipients in mid-August. Although com­ mencement exercises were held in May, preparation of diplomas was begun only after all grades were reported and verified. McHenry students receiving degrees are Barbara Joaft Burger of 922 N. Royal drives BS in Liberal Arts & ScienCtes; David John Koerber of 304-Nj Country Club drive, BS ti Engineering; and Debra Lynjft Virgens of 3104 Fairway driver, MS from Graduate school. * M A bachelor of science degree in Agriculture is awarded Daw. A. Richardson of Spring Grov& i SUMMER MUSIC CAMP First week participants Illinois Wesleyan university 26th annual Summer Muaig camp which began Monday, June 26, included Stepha'qie Allen of 816 Black Partridge road, Carole Manny of 312p Riverstream, and Barb Pln- tozzi of 3117 Riverstream, all of McHenry. * ** AIR CONDITIONING High Efficiency Top Discharge Quiet and Dependable CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE favtlK/Mnnvi HEATING AND COOLING SINCE 1931 3511 S. Wright Rd. (815)459-2300 McHENRY, ILL. (312)526-6286 FINANCING AVAILABLE American Legion Post 491 - RINGW00D ROAD, McHENRY - FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00 - 9:00 P.M.) PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT OTHER MENU AVAILABLE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BOB & THE BLUE TONES HMKTAII. 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