PAGE 16, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS LAWN AND GARDEN CARE MIR TRIM LAWN SRGRINSERVICE ,a eaonaleRates * Qualty Service 59671 BROOKLIN NURSERIES 11/2 m. West of Brooklin on Hwy. 7. 655«3671 BONANZA SALE 20 %OFF OUR OWN FIELD GROWN NURSERY STOCK GOOD SELECTION 0F: *EVERGREEN UPRIGHTS -SPREADERS *SHADETREES *BLUE SPRUCE *AUSTRIAN PINES -ROSES *SCHRUBS -FRUIT TREES -PERENIALS rJSAWA nursery oi IWARDENI garden ___" CIEVI oE ntreS Thlckson Rd. N. 655-3331 Jusi 2 miles north of Taunton Rd.) 1625 Dundas St. W., Whltby 668.8190 ( Jusi eat of Durham Rd. 23> FLOWER SALE PETUNIAS PETUNIAS ALL COLOURS REG. $." N 0W .89c)BXO YOUR COMPLIiTE ONE STOP GARDENING SHOPS IN THE DURHAM REG ION AGRICULTURE ugene Whelan Pesticide satety (NC) - Spring brings us flowers and warmer weath- er. But it also brings bugs, weeds and diseases that at- tack our crops, lawns and gardens. There are a wide range of chemical products many of us use to fight these pests. Pesticides are an in tegral1 part of both urban and rural life. Some es8ential For agriculture they are essential. Production would drop drastically because of insect damage, weed infes- tations and outbreaks of diseases. Some crops would he impossible to grow in Canada. But pesticides are also used to protect ourselves from mosquitoes and other biting insects. Whenever using pesti- cides, it is vital that we take the proper precautions. These are outlined clearly on the product's label. Agriculture Canada is re- sponsible for regulating al pesticides in Canada, and we take this responsibility very seriousÉly. Each prod- uct you find on store shelves hasbeen studied ex- tensively by experts at my department, Health and Welfare, Environment and. Fisheries and Oceans. Each pesticide is tested for its safety to humans, wild- life and the environment. 1 think wehavetobereal- istic about pesticides. No one can provide iron-ciad guarantees thatevery pesti- cide is completely safe under ail circumstances. Ail are poisons, as are many other household products we use, and must be treated as such. But we at Agriculture Canada can only go so far. The main risk in pesticide use is in improper handling or misuse. By reading the instruc- tions on the label carefully, and following them, we can ail continue Vo enjoy the benefits of high quality food and pest-free living. Remember, pesticide safety depends ultimately on how we use the products. Eugene Whelan is Cana- da's Agriculture Min- ister. INTERLOCKING PAVING STONE oELIVERED & OR INSTALLED T. Arnts Loam Supply Ltd. I'h Miles North Mwy. 2 Brock Rd., Pickering 683-0887 B&L LANDSCAPING GARDEN MAINTENANCE Rosidentlal, Commercial. Prunlng, trou removal, sldewalks, patios, fencing, Iawna seeded, sodded, fer- tilized, 30 years. Durham Roglon. 623-3299 VANDERMEER NU RSERIES-,, FOR ALL YQUR GARDENING NEEDS *SPECIAL _THIS WEEK PETUNIA CELOSIA ASTER REG. w90NOW .65 BOX 0F4 REG. .90NOW .75 IBOX OFS8 REG..go NOW.75.1BOXOFS VERUGATED FIBER BEGONIA REG. $2.25 NOW Sl1 50 A POT WE CARRY A LARGE VARIETY 0F PERENIALS 111.711BOX GOOD FROM MAY 30 TO JUNE 5184 WE RESERVE THE RIGHTTO LIMITOUANTITIES INTERLOCKING STONE RAILROAD TIES *TREES SHRUBS eSOIL *SAND OPEN 9 A.M.- 8 P.M. DAILY à SAVE A LOT 668-9068 BAYLY ~'~e I¶ACTtIIA F7 7 TOP SOIIL No. 1 Grade