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001C95F1 October 5, 1928. THE ~ST VAN NEWS GARDENS AND GARDENINGINCREASED TRAFFIC Oil NARROWS BRIDGENORMAND'S 14th and 51arine for GOOD GROCERIES By NINA G. HABIT, Landscape ArchitectTraffic over the Second Nar- rows bridge in the first nine months of this year shows sub- stantial increases in every de- partment as compared with the corresponding period of last year according to reports issued by bridge officials. In the nine-months period of this year, 295,218 more persons 122,191 more automobiles, 29,- 586 more trucks and 2562 more vehicles of other types crossed the bridge than in the nine- months period of 1927. ~ Totals for the nine months of this year are: Persons, 1,903,- 691; automobiles, 662,909; trucks, 96,374; other vehicles, 17,090. Last year's totals were 1,608,472 persons, 540,718 auto- mobiles, 66,788 trucks and 14,- 528 other vehicles. With the increased traffic, earnings of the bridge also shosv a gain. The average daily earn- ings for the nine-months'eriod of the year were $520 against an average of $432 for the corre- sponding period of last year. The average daily earnings for Sundays and holidays in the first nine months of this year was $ 1246. Graduat ~ la laadacapins U. of Ci AaaerIca& School ot Ladecape Architecture aad Gardeaiag. Mcahcr Nadoaal Lad@cape Sorrice. Our last two articles have dealt briefly with the propagation of plants by cuttings, and we plan- ned to continue along this line until we had covered in detail the propagation of each of the commoner and best loved plant in our present day gardens. However, due to the fact that the season for bulb planting is fast approaching, we are going to deal with the planting and care of tulips, hyacinths, scillias, crocus, etc., returning to the articles on propagation at a later date. The tulips, those lovely flow- ers of rich and brilliant color which make such a welcome ap- pearance in early Spring may have their stay extended over a period of two months by a care- ful selection of varieties. There is the early Duc Van Thols, the Cottage Tulip for the main sea- son and then the late Darwins. Their habits and shape is such that it may be used in almost any place and particularly for "spotting in" either singly or in groups among the shrubbery or in the flower borders. The treatment of fall planted bulbs is so similar that they may almost be considered as one variety, with the exception of the crocus and scillas, which which should not be planted more than three or four inches deep. Bulbs are of the easiest culture, but of course will do much better if a little extra care is given. One of the main points Every Purchaser a Pleased Cus- tomer. to remember is that it pays handsomely to secure good bulbs rather than poor bulbs simply because they are cheap. ~lostly the cheap ones are "no bargain." For outdoor spring bloom the bulbs should be planted during the next two or three months. A sandy and well drained soil, v orked to the depth of a foot or more is best. Dig in a gen- erous quantity of leaf-mold or well rotted manure. Never use green manure for any bulbs. Bone meal is an excellent fertil- izer and as the bulb may be set right into it the nourishment is immediately available when growth starts. If the location chosen for planting bulbs is in- clined to be wet and soggy it is best to raise the level of the bed several inches, or the bulbs may be set in a handful of sand so that water will not stand caus- ing rot. The bulbs should be planted to a depth of from four to six inch- es (from the bottom of the bulb) and from four to nine inches a- part, depending on the class and size of the plants. The closer distances are for the early single tulips, narcissi, crcocus, scillas, etc., and the greater distances for the hyacinths, and larger and later tulips. Remember to place the bulbs as nearly as possible at the same level so that they will all bloom at the same time. )Vhen the ground begins to freeze some light protection may be given such as leaves or straw, which should be removed early in spring. Next week we will deal with the pot culture of tulips and hyacinths, for indoor bloom. In last Neck's News we noticed in the Correspondence Column a letter from Mrs. Tinney in con- nection with gardening in YVest Vancouver, and one this week from Mr. and i4Irs. Bulkley. It is a real pleasure to us to see the garden lovers of IVest Van. taking such an interest in their gardens that they take steps to interest others. If some of the champion tomato growers will tell us just how they get two or three hundred tomatoes on a single plant, we will restrict our tomato planting to one plant next year. EVe are inclined to think it is a combination of good gardening and good soil. 4Ve deliver. Phone AVest 65 BE S"S'ER BREAD IVe all want the utmost in value for the money we spend. You get full value when you buy "STRATTON'S Bread, Rolls, and Pastries. Better than "llome-made" our customers say. PIIONE IVEST 27 And our Delivery man will call. STRATTON'S BAKERY The Ruling Passion Golf's a mighty funny game, I never got it right; You buy a ball for. ninety cents Then knock it out of sight. of all kiads. 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The aaawer will appear la an early 4Iua or if a personal reply ia desired ~ ataapod, ~ elf-addressed envelope should ho eacloaed. 1x6, 8 or 10 CEDAR SHIPLAP, OUR No. 4 GRADE ......... $8.00 1x3 or 4 GOOD FLOORING (Shorts) .............................. $ 16.00 1x6 DROI'IDING (Fair Grade)........................................ $ 16.00 t/qx4, 6 or 8 CEDAR SIDING (De Grade)..................... $ 14.00 LITTLE RAINFALL HERE LAST ilIONTH EVE HAVE ON HAND A FE$V ITEMS SPECIALLY LOEV PRICED AS SIIOEVN BELOEV, THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR SUCH A JOB OR ANY SIMILAR )VORK. FOR REGULAR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION, OF COURSE, EVE ALWAYS CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF BOTH FIR AND CEDAR. PHONE OUR MILL DIRECT. SPEGIALS FOR Saturday 5 Maiiiay Ask to see Home -Made Cakes King Oscar Sardines.... 2 for 29c Ytabob Coffee, Qlb .... 32c Malkin's Assorted Jams 4 lb. tin 63c Del Monte Peaches.... 2 tins 39c Pastry Flour..........,. 7 lbs. 32c Sun Maid Raisins...... 2 lbs. IHc I I I l~ Igl„"ll"„'. ~g't Phone )Vest 318R3. West Bay PRO&IPT DELIVERY THE KING'S ENGLISH who should speak the King' English correctly if not the man who is someday to be himself the King? Yet an Englishman of letters, iMr. St. John Ervine, has ventured to criticize in print the way in which the Prince of EVales pronounces his words. In a recent address made at Oxford the very sanctuary of cultivated speech, he committeed, say 3fr. Ervine, these offences: He pro- nounced the t in "often, " he said "acoostics" and "dir-rection," he accented the first syllable in "il- lustrate," and "pursuit," and t~ice he said "laboratory." The Prince is not without much good company in some of the locutions though others seem to be the re- sult of personal eccentricity. We have never heard any one else put the accent on the first syl- lable of "pursuit" and few, if any, who put it on the first syl- lable of "direction," though some persons are over careful to sound the i therein with distinct- ness. As for "of-ten," it is com- mon enough, though none of the dictionaries allow it, and it is usually in the mouths of those who think they are called to re- form the language by speaking it as it is printed and not as it is spoken. However, our little counsellor, the Oxford Diction- ary (volume VII) admits that the t is often sounded in the south of England, and in sing- ing. Perhaps the Prince is mere- ly in advance of the dictionaries. His authority may help to make "of-ten" the correct usage. So with "illustrate." There is no doubt that it was formerly stressed on the second syllable. The dictionaries still prefer that pronunciation, but they recog- nize illustrate as well. ihIr. Fow- ler, who has written a standard work on the English speech, says the latter form is gradually win- ning its way and is "now gener- al." Verdict: The Prince is as nearly right as i~Ir. Ervine and is acquitted on this account of the indictment. I I . &e a)i ano ..irriier "O...l:&. I I I'Ei~II)ERTON AND IVATERFRONT I'HONE NORTH 305 NIGHT PHONE NORTH 549L SPECIAL--Cedar Radio Poles, 35 to 40 feet long. FIR:I& WOOD DRY CEDAR PLANER-ENDS, SAIALL SIZE. JUST THF THING FOR THESE IVAITM DAYS, REQUIRES NO CHOPPING. STARTS YOUIh FII(E INSTANTLY AND GIVES A QUICK HEAT. One Cord, delivered - $3.80 I'hone North 303. Night I'hone, North 304K Precipitation Wvo Inches Less Than Average, Report Sliows. NORTH SHORE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY INSTALS OFFICERS September iveather was not- able for the small amount of rainfall, according to the month- ly report of AiIr. E. B. Shearman, Dominion meteorologist. Only 1.35 inches were recorded, which is more than 2 inches below the average for the month in previ- ous years. The total precipitation since January 1 has been 28.38 inches, which is deficient from the aver- age of previous years by 5.11 inches. The amount of bright sun- shine, 199 hours and 12 minutes, was in excess of the average for the month by 23 hours. Mr. Shearman explains that the total of sunshine hours might have bee» higher, if smoke conditions had not prevailed during a large part of the month. The highest temperature was 80.9, recorded on the second of the month, ivhile the lowest was 41.1 on the twentieth. Representatives of the Coun- cil of Scottish Societies, Clan iAIac Lean, Sons of Scotland, Heather Lodge, Vancouver St. Andrew's and Caledonian Socie- ty and the West Vancouver Scot- tish Society attended the instal- lation of officers of the North Vancouver St. Andrew's and Caledonian Society held in the K. P. Hall ~Ionday evening. Three presentations featured the evening's programme. Miss Annie Lamont, dancer, who has represented the society in many competitions, divas made the re- cipient of a suitcase. Mr. J. C. Kirkness, ivho has held the of- fice of treasurer for many years and who is now retiring, was presented ivith a tea service. ~Irs. J. Spencer divas presented with a sweater. The presenta- tions were made by hIr. Alex. Sutherland, president of the so- ciety.