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001C9558 THE WEST VAN NEWSJune 22, 1928. GARDENS AND GARDENING By NINA G. HUTT, Landscape Architect Gradual ~ ls Lsdscaplng U. of C ~ Aserfcas School of Lsdscape Architecture asd Gardening. Nf rasher National Lsdscape service. Delphinium This is one of our most beau- tiful border plants, and its long, handsome spikes of flowers and lovely foliage presents a picture long to be remembered. It is a wonderful flower for cutting purposes, as the blooms keep , quite well, and that, combined with the fact that its color pro- vides the garden with the finest shades of blue, should mark it with the unstinted approval of all garden lovers. Botanists have classed sixty or more species native of the north temperate zone. Several of these species have proven themselves of superior value for garden use, and by careful hy- bridization have been brought to a state of rare perfection. The annual D. ajacis is the most widely grown and is a delight when sown with Shirley Pop- pies and Calliopsis. The peren- nials, D. grandiflorum, D. hy- dridum, and D. formosum, have been especially prolific in pro- ducing named garden varieties. D. grandiflorum is the most commonly used, a tall, stately, well-branched specimen; D. hy- briflum is next in favor, and is of a deep blue and very free blooming. D. formosum is of more erect habit and seems to be the right thing in the right place when combined with Hol- lyhocks at the back of the pe- rennial border. The culture of delphinium ie simple. They do well in any good soil, provided a bountiful supply of water is given. Deep cultivation of the soil is bene- ficial, the plants rewarding the patience of the grower by a suc- cession of splendid blooms. Cut- ting the spikes as soon as the flowers fade induces fresh growth and flowers. The annu- als are grown from seed, which are of slow germination, and if early bloom is desired plants may be started indoors. The perennials may be propa- gated by root division either in the spring or fall, and plants which have stood in one spot for a number of years are the bet- ter for this attention. Cuttings may be taken from plants in the early spring when the new shoots are three or four inches above ground, and will root readily in a shaded frame. No bottom heat is necessary, but water should be given from time to time. Seeds started in the greenhouse or in hotbeds very early in the season, March or earlier, may be transplanted during June and will likely flower during the autumn. The plants should be well spaced, three to four feet for the larger clumps should be allowed. Seed may be planted later in the spring or in summer, out of doors, with reasonable success if care is taken to supply plenty of water. EVe have found that seed planted immediately upon ripening germinated more read- ily and with smaller loss than seeds kept over from one season to another. By giving the perennial border agooddressing of barnyard man- ure late in the fall just before the ground begins to freeze, the soil will be much enriched and the plants amply protected. In the spring for gratifying results the manure should be spaded in instead of being removed. Coal ashes are efTective in preventing damage from slugs during the winter, and should be strewn over the crown of the plants. A garden picture in mind at the moment is that of a trellis fence garlanded with the dainty Dorothy Perkins rose, in front of which stand resplendently ar- rayed delphiniums, bordered by lovely Madonna lilies. It is as lovely a picture as one would wish. hlrs. R. S. writes as follows: iAIy roses are beginning to pre- sent a very straggly appearance and the buds seem to be covered with a tiny green insect. IVill you please tell me what the trouble is and what remedy to apply? Answer: Your roses, no doubt. are being attacked by aphis, and prompt measures should be tak- en to combat this pest. Secure a quantity of Black Leaf "40" from your druggist or seed house and use according to di- rections on the package. Spray in early morning before the dew is gone. It may be necessary to spray several times before all the aphis have been destroyed. IVrite us again any time. NOTE--The writer will consider lt a pleasure to answer questions coacerslsg the garden ls thl~ column. The questions should be addressed to tbe writer ln care of tbe Editor. The answer will appear ln an early Issue or Il ~ personal reply ls desired ~ staisped. ~ elf-addressed envelope should he enclosed. URGES RAIL CONNECTION ~ IVITH PEACE RIVER Speaking recently at the reg- ular monthly luncheon meeting of the Transportation Bureau of the Board of Trade, Capt. F. R. Glover, general executive assist- ant of the B. C. Electric Raihvay Company, emphasized to mem- bers the need for rail transport- ation into the Peace River coun- try. He stressed the fact that a very fine grade of wheat is turn- ed out from that district, but that it can be shipped to the rail- way line only by sleigh during the winter. Last winter an un- usual number of Chinook winds prevented the sleigh from mov- ing during much of the time, with the result that some of the wheat is still awaiting transpor- tation to the railways. APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEER HELD OVER The applications for the pos- ition of resident engineer in con- nection with the widening and re-surfacing of Marine Drive were ordered by the council held over until such time as a reply is received from the department of public works in Victoria as re- gards the contracts. 'gsaa' ga -iy VERNON I.EGION GIVES S~IOKER ., GRAVES OF NORTH SHORE AND ELECTS OFFICE$& WAR HEROES DECORATED WITH FITTING CEREIIONIES Send the Children with a note orThe annual meeting and elec- tion of OKicers of the Canadian Legion, West Vancouver branch, took place on Friday evening at 8 o'lock in Dundarave Hall. The books had been duly aud- ited, and the secretary-treasurer presented a statement which showed that all bills had been paid. There was a small bal- ance to carry forward to next year. The election of oKicers result- ed in the following appoint- ments being made, all of them being unanimous: President--F. F. Lovegrove. Vice-President--F. J. Moore. Secretary-Treasurer--F. Riv- ers. The applications of Purcell Hardman and John KVicking for membership were accepted. A very enjoyable smoker fol- lowed, the programme opening with two three-round boxing bouts by members of the Pen- der Boxing School, Vancouver. Jack Crannon, the proprietor of the school, acted as referee, and Reeve Vinson as timekeeper. The first bout between Spider Kelly and Len Brown was a draw, Norman Gracey winning the decision over George Ball in the second bout. The remain- der of the programme, which consisted of songs and recita- tions, was in the capable hands of Gerald Lee, he and other com- rades giving numbers. Comrade A. L. 4U. IVright contributed several items, and also acted as accompanist, while Comrade Jock Walls was there with the pipes. In commemoration of war vet- erans of the North Shore, Decor- ation Day was observed Sunday afternoon, under the joint aus- pices of the Army and Navy Vet- erans Association, the Ladies'uxiliaryto that unit and the Capt. Oates Chapter, I.O.D.E. At 2:15 p. m., a large number of automobiles formed in parade on the Esplanade west and pro- ceeded to the returned soldiers'lot, North Vancouver cemetery where the graves o fthirty-four war veterans were heaped with beautiful flowers. Rev. E. M. Searles was in charge of the ser- vice at the cemetery and was as- sisted by Rev. J. C. Switzer and Rev. william Askey. Among those attending, were officials of the three North Shore public organizations. Phone West 65 for GROCER You can rely upon thtt goods you buy herc. Fruit and Vegetables in Season l ormanc 's ly( 14th and ibiarine Phone West 65 TO INSTAL QUATER IN CEiIETERY S 'TTON'S B RY A~bleside The cemetery board advised the council of a motion passed by the board that the latter take advantage of an offer of 4 in. wooden waterpipe and have same installed. The intention of the board is to lay this pipe along the continuation of iHathers to the centre of the cemetery site and carry it down the centre road of the cemetery. 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