CATCH THE GARDENING SPIRIT
A HANDS ON" EDUCATIONAL EVENT FOR EVERY GARDENER.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26th, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Garden Centre
Lectures by 10 experts! Workshops! Slide presentations! Demonstrations! Speaker's Corner! Plant |.D.'s! Simulated garden area! Advice! Various garden club displays!
MEMBERS: $25 NON-MEMBERS: $30
(Pre-registration only)
For more information, call: 445-1552
[CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
For 1986: Mr. Art Drysdale, Mr. Albert Fisher, Mrs. Hazel Lyonde, Mr. David Tomlinson, Mr. Harold Wakefield, Mrs. Joyce Dossal, Mrs. Marian Lawson.
For 1986 & 1987: Mr. William Aimers, Mrs. Camilla Dalglish, Mrs. Susan Macaulay, Mr. Andrew Osyany, Mrs. June Punnett, Mr. Bob Saunders, Mr. Peter
Thomas.
For 1986, 1987 & 1988: Mr. Brian Bixley, Mc. Charles Coffey, Mr. Mark Cullen, Mr. Peter Hand, Mrs. Margaret Killey, Mrs. Susan McCoy, Mr. Phillip S. Tingley,
Mr. Victor Portelli.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
Treasurer
Mr. Brian Bixley
Mrs. Sue Macaulay
Mr. Charles Coffey
Mr. Charles Coffey
Mrs. Camilla Dalglish, Mr. Bob Saunders, Mr. Peter Hand
GENERAL INFORMATION
VOLUME 14 No. 3 ISSN 0380-1470
Editor: Aldona Satterthwaite
Editorial Assistant: Lorraine Pounden
Advertising information: 445-1552
Trellis is published ten times per year as a member s newsletter by the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1P2. Telephone No. (416) 445-1552.
The Centre is located in Edwards Gardens, at Leslie St. and Lawrence Avenue East. It is a non-profit, volunteer based gardening, floral arts and horticultural information organisation with open membership.
Manuscripts submitted on a voluntary basis are gratefully received. No remuneration is possible. Opinions expressed within this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre.
Printed by York Printing House Ltd., Thornhill.
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Chinese Cymbidiums available
Mini Rose Nursery
Collector of Miniature Roses F'or list and map Write Florence Gahagan
P.O. Box 873, Guelph, Ont. NIH 6M6
CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE HOURS:
TO MARCH 31, 1987: Monday - Friday, 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 12.00 - 4 p.m.
FROM APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 3l Monday - Friday, 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 12.00 - 5 p.m.
IN THIS ISSUE
THE COOL GREENHOUSE
by.iReterlveson .oi4
C.G.C. Financial Information..........6
List: of Donans i ..it7
Members Programmes......c.cccceueeeennns8
Programme Schedule..........cccervuunnenen9
At the Centre & Afield.............10-12
Dear Molunteer......... il Sl Ski
AT THE LIBRARY
by Pamela MacKenzie......................12
Courses starting.soon..............iisaiai.13
Arbat the:Centre &t iiiniaai13
LOOKING BACK
byidl Punnettst e s 14
Milne House Flower Show...............15
GROWING CONCERNS
by Anne Marie Van Nest..........16 -17
SECOND GREAT GARDENING CONFERENCE NEWS: I Ls18
WONDERLAND OF BULBS
Send $2.00 for our new catalogues, refundable on first order.
The multitude of rare and interesting bulbs listed, over 700 varieties, many difficult to obtain elsewhere, will prove to be a revelation. By far the most caomplete bulb catalogue in Canada.
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THE COOL GREENHOUSE
by Peter Iveson
We in Toronto are most fortunate to have our public Allan Garden Greenhouses open daily so we can ward off the winter blues and bask in tropical splendour.
Leaving the lofty glassed Victorian rotunda with its garden in the jungle, the visitor to the south east wing enters into a lush, fragrant, healthful vista of West Coast Maritime climate with its adapted trees, shrubs, flowers, bulbs and foliages. This is my favour-ite house at Allan Gardens. By the the waterside, immediately on the right sweet smelling Primula malacoides gives way to the large white Carnegie hyacinths and multi coloured Pacific giant polyantha primulas as the season progresses. Here the rockery and borders of the bays through this enitre house are edged with the greens of low growing Hedera helix (English Ivy), Lamiums, Helxine, Adiantum and Tolmieas. Overhead hanging baskets of Fuchsia blooms droop downwards. Across the entrance path a light blue bank of Cinerarias contrast with the variegated foliage of Pittosporum in the background. The tumbling brooklet disappears beneath the flagstone path as the path divides. The centre island bay comes into view where the glossy dark green leaves of Camellias bear small single and double peony-like blooms in white, pink or dark red. Later on in this area will be found the sweet blooms of decidous azaleas. The tall light green fern Dicksonia leads the eye skyward toward mature Callistemons, the Australian shrub with gray green leaves and flowers like scarlet bottlebrushes. Sadly, for this season, the canopy of fluffy yellow Acacia, the
florist s Mimosa, is all but a sad stump.
Across the path in the north bay, a drift of gold narcissus contrasts with the dark green vine of Jasminum polyanthum whose extremly fragrant clusters of tiny pink-backed white flowers can reward the lucky visitor. Nearby in late March a mass of deep pink blossoms cover Raphiolepis indica. This evergreen plant called Indian Hawthorn is sold by nurseries for gardens in the southern United States. Rhododendrons are spectacular here in this general area after their debut at Spring flower shows.
The divided path becomes reunited as a dark gold fish-studded pool with its familiar statuary fountain comes into view. To the left of the pool sprays of Genista (Cytisus canariensis) contrasts with the pool border of primulas interspaced with spires of green Asparagus densiflorus myers from South Africa. Beyond the pool rise Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine), Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) and Ficus benjamina, our well known house plant. The forested area behind the pool has been cut down unfortunately. It may grow up in time.
Instead of leaving this temperate paradise for tropical climes next door let
us return by way of the south path where drifts of red Darwin Tulips, white Narcissus, and soft hued Hyacinths blend with backdrops of plants from Mediteranean and subtropical regions that one would not expect to find in a cool microclimate. These include (Oleander) Nerium, Bougainvillea and Passiflora caerulea (Passion Flower). The Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) with its interesting panicles from Japan and Hawaii and Davallia (Rabbits Foot Fern) from Southern Europe, are other collections.
Profuse hardy bulbs are the mainstay of the cool house. Exotic bulbs such as dwarf orange red Lachenalias (Cape Primroses), fragrant orange yellow Clivias (Kafir Lily), Ornithogalums, oxalis and Veltheimias are in evidence. Columneas in hanging baskets and even the old fashioned Jerusalem Cherry find their way here at Christmastime.
One must realize, however, that although many of these plants here are part of a permanent collection, displays must be maintained and replaced on a regular basis by a knowledgeable staff. An observant visitor will notice the apparatus for the maintenance of this cool house microclimate in the centre bay under the Callistemons. The thermostat shows a maximum night temperature of 45 F, while the daytime readings must not exceed 55-60 F. Shading becomes necessary in March because of the strengthening, burning sunlight. The mild, moist growing conditions make for a slow gradual strong growth of plant materials. We all know how long our hardy bulbs last in a warm home or in the garden during an Ontario Spring heat wave. It surprises me why more Canadians with automatically controlled home greenhouses do not switch to cool green-
houses. The savings on fuel bills would be a considerable advantage. Alas, the tropical blooms of Hibiscus and Allamanda, tomatoes and cucumbers would have to be forfeited, but just imagine the advantages of a healthier climate aided by wearing a sweater, savings, salad greens, and the challenge to create that unique aesthetic environment: that of the cool greenhouse.
EDITOR S NOTE: Mr. Iveson submitted this delightful article to Trellis a year ago; some of the plants he describes may be in different locations now. No matter. A recent visit to Allan Gardens served to confirm to me why Mr. Iveson is so enthusiastic. @The rich, dark, mysterious fragrance of the moist loam and exotic flowers makes this an earthly paradise. There is no admission charge.
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE
FINANCIAL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1986
The above statement presents a summarized report for the members - any member wishing to
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LIST OF THOSE WHO GENEROUSLY DONATED TO THE C.G.C. IN 1986
Mrs. C. Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lyle, Mr. Ian Wookey, Miss Agnes M. Gray, Rae Fowler, Mrs. Jean Hunt, Peter Hand, David C. Hamilton, Mr.Robert Saunders, Mrs. Susan Macauley, Mrs. Camilla Dalglish, Florence Gahagan, Prof. B. Bixley, Mr. G.M. Horne, Mrs. P.W. Shenstone, Carol Rykert, K. Radacz, T.W. Brennand, Mrs. D.S. Chant, Mr. David S. Andrews, Dr. A. McCombie, Miss Ruth Bolt, Mrs. Julia W. Harvie, Mr. B.T. Clarke, Mr. Grant Rods, Mrs. C.G. Bishop, Mrs. K. Niemuller, R.W. Shaw, Mrs. E. Hinder, David C. Hamilton, Mrs. Evelyn Hoffman, Mr. J.G. Greey, Mr. C. Warren Goldring, Mrs. E. McTague, Mrs. J.M. Routledge, M.A. Stuuk, Louise Yolles, Margaret Barker, Mrs. Anne Dembeck, Mr. J. Dembeck, Dr. D. Firth, Peter Sisam, Marg Henry, Miss J.M. Leaver, Mrs. T.H. Murphy, Mrs. Dorothy Innig, Mr. W.M. Earl, Miss M. Mountfield, Anna Ker, Miss Evelyn Flaxman, Nightdecor Landscape Lighting Ltd., Mrs. Elizabeth Kidd, Karen McMillan, Howard Stenson, Wm. R. McKay, Mrs. Mary Gardhouse, Mrs. P.R. Hampton, Mrs. Margaret Ng, Mr. Ted Gaunt, Mrs. S.A. Young, Helen Craig, Marcia Zuker, Oscar Zuker, Dawn Wakefield, Dyson & Kacaba, Mr. & Mrs. G. Lambert, Mr. & Mrs. J. Shaw, Ms. M. Tucker, Mrs. P. Rafferty, N. Milton, Ms. Toshi Oikawa, Mr. J.C. Sutherland, Mrs. H. Nichols, Mrs. E. Hooft, Mrs. John P. Fisher, Flavia Redelmeier, Michael Chortyk, Mrs. W.L. Gordon, Eileen Konkin, Mrs. K.C. Falkner, Imelda Tan, Mr. & Mrs. H.R. Schell, Miss M. DeFreitas, Sophia Hibbelin, Mr. Wm. S. Whitney, Mrs. Alan Gallie, Frances Gruber, Miss E. Newton, Mike Donnan, Mrs. M. Naylor, Shirley Gies, Steve Schumacher, Helen & Sylvia Margolin, M. Fruchet, L.J. McDowall, Mrs. H. Murray, Miss H. Deckert, U. Hudson, Jane Vaillancourt, Mr. C.Victor Shaver, Sylvia Hupponen, T. MacFarlane, Mrs. M.E. Bezoff, Ms. J.C. Thomson, Miss M.W. Nourse, M.A. Davison, Mollie D. Gafney, Roma Martin, M. Moore, Mr. D.A. Hargrove, Mrs. M. Fiala, Mrs. R.M. Litch, Mrs. S. Raycroft, Miss M. Geary, Mrs. P.W. Hellen, Karen Jones, Ellen George, Mr. R. Bruce, Anne Marie Van Nest, Miss L. Goldsmith, F. Hyndman, Mrs. Grace L. Boyd, Mrs. Toni Benson, Ms. R. Letycartier, D. Bragg, Audrey Mercer, Mrs. R.J. Helmstader, Mrs. E. Price, Mr. R.W. Dunlop, Mr. R. Laking, Laura Wright, Mr. Jack Munro, Mrs. C.F. Junod, Mary King, Mrs. M. Stafford, S.A. Cooper, Mrs. A. Aldworth, Mrs. Sheila McCallum, Bill Chandler, Ms. Norma Dickson, Mrs. G.A. Odette, E. Helen Ballentine, Miss I. Nortrop, Mrs. S. Webster, John Michael Apostolides, Mrs. Marlene Heinai, Ms. B.Roth, Mrs. Beverly James, Ms. Susan Helwig, Mr. K. McFarquhar, Miss M. Boyce, Miss M. Walker, Mrs. Jane Forest, Mrs. Constance Wallace, Mrs. A.M. Halsall, Linda Low, Mrs. A.L. Brazier, Mark Cullen, Mrs. C. Marsh, Wanda Biernat, Dr. J.A. Pedler, Mr. W.A. Young, Mrs. M.P. Carscallen, Leslie G. Derbecker, Mr. W. Ritz, Mae MacMillan, Mr. Len Hicks, Pearl Wilby, Mrs. D.E. MacNeill, Jennifer Palin, L.J. Collins, Mrs. Ruta Lovett, Helen Ohorodynk, Barbara Ortiz, Gerald L. Timmins, M.P. Kelly, Miss J. Kerr-Lawson, Mr. C.Y. Kuo, Mr. D. McCooeye, Peter Bride, Dr. Blair Fearon, Mrs. I. Grosart, Ms. L. Doyle, Frederick E. Staples, Mrs. R.L. Bullen, Mrs. T.E. Galloway, Mrs. Judy Axelson, Herta Mathes, Mary Shortt, D.G. Higginbotham, C.J. Clayton, Mary Sinclair, Dr. A.M. Fisher, Ian Steeles, Arthur, Chisholm, Mrs. Mary E. Naylander, Mrs. M.L. Daniels, Mr. A.M. Fisher, L. McClelland, Georgia MacLennan, Miss Ruth Lyness, Mrs. W.P. Wilder, Neil Turnbull, Lynda Muckle, Mrs. W.D. Cowan, Mrs. Frank Middaugh, Thomas B. Britten, Mrs. Penny Norwood, Mr. L. Ellard, Miss Joyce MacPhail, Mrs. H.K. Morley, Miss Catherine O May, Eric Lawton, Helen Lasthiotakis, E. Ogle, Miss Harriet Beeton, Dr. Harvey Kerpneck, Mr. R.J. McLeod, Miss Margaret C. Smith, Mrs. Roy Dalglish, Mrs. Heather MacKinnon, Gary Callum, Kay Deathe, Thea Mallett, Mr. J.D. Money, Mr. D.R. Stewart, Mrs. R.A. Davies, Mrs. Ruth Rowland, Mrs. A.A. Ridler, Mrs. T.E. Eaton, Mrs. D.B. Cannon, H. Freeman, Mr. Mike Donnan, Mr. N. McKinney, Mrs. D. Gordon, Mrs. J.F. Brooke, Gloria Shulman, Mr. E. Caston, Margaret Graeb, Mrs. S.J. Gies, Barbara J. Ernst, June Punnett, Mrs. P.B. Dobbin.
ORGANISATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
The Milne House Garden Club donated $2,000. A committee of the Garden Club of Toronto, operating the Winter Bouquet Workshop, raised $8,000.
Edwards Charitable Foundation gave a total of $20,000 a portion of which went for the Memorial lecture program.
WE WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE DONORS WHOSE GENEROUS SUPPORT DURING 1986 ENABLED US TO CARRY OUT CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT. OUR THANKS GO OUT TO ALL DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP RAISE FUNDS.
MEMBERS PROGRAMMES
Tuesday, April 28th at 7.30 p.m.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE &
MURIEL STAFFORD who will speak on THE EVOLUTION OF A GARDEN
Muriel Stafford has long been a member of the C.G.C. She will give us the history of her Toronto Garden and how it s evolved and progressed over the past 30 years Members: Free Non-members: $2.00
Refreshments will be served after the meeting
Sunday, May 31st at 2.00 p.m.
PETER ORRISS on
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS IN AN ENGLISH GARDEN
Mr. Orriss is Superintendent of the University Botanic Garden, Cambridge, U.K.
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AT THE CENTRE AND AFIELD
BOOKSHOP MANAGER REQUIRED
A full-time bookshop manager is required for the Trellis Shop, beginning in June, 1987. This job involves approximately 35 hours per week, including 2 Sunday afternoons per month and occasional evenings. Hours are somewhat flexible. This position also includes acting as the Assistant to the Trellis Shop manager. Duties are varied and interesting. Bookshop or Library experience is desirable; also an interest in gardening and in meeting the public.
Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits are offered. If interested please send resume to Mrs. Jackie Brisby, Trellis Shop Manager.
BEETLES SUCCEED IN BATTLE WITH WEED
Tiny beetles are devouring leaves and flowers in parts of southern Ontario, to the delight of University of Guelph Professor Jack Alex. These little insects are doing a better job of controlling poisonous St. John's-wort than any herbicide available. Common to grassy areas of southern Ontario, this weed is toxic to grazing animals and can even cause death, the environmental biologist says.
- Alex is studying the biological control (using one living organism to control another) of St. John's-wort by a beetle of the same name. A pretty plant with bright yellow flowers, this tough, aggressive weed is resistant to herbicides and can quickly take over a pasture by choking out the grass.
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THE RHODODENDRON SOCIETY OF CANADA NEWS
As part of Catch the Gardening Spirit" " day, Sunday, April 26, the Rhododendron Society of Canada would like to announce that a meeting of the Society will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring the following speakers and topics:
Ken Duncan
- Grooming and Conditioning Flower Trusses for the Show''
Rudy Lorra
- How to keep your potted Azalea from year to year"
Dave Hinton
- Transplanting photted Rhododendrons and Azaleas Into the Garden"
In addition, please mark these other dates into your calendar:
Monday, May 4 - Annual Plant Sale 6 p.m. - at the Civic Garden Centre Sunday, May 24 - Flower Show 2 - 4 pm at the Civic Garden Centre
PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS WANTED
If you have any good black and white photographs or copyright-free illustrations that you can let us have, we would be most grateful. These would be wused to illustrate upcoming articles in Trellis. Suitable subjects include flowers, plants, trees, garden structures and furniture, insects, birds, etc. All contributions will be acknowledged with a credit line in Trellis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee to return your submission, so don't send anything you can't bear to part with.
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As you noticed from the order form in last month s Trellis, it is time to think * Plant Sales" . The Centre could benefit greatly from a volunteer to act as co-ordinator for these events. The duties would include assisting with orders, publicity, volunteer staff, and actual sales. There is lots of staff help available to assist in this. Please consider volunteering!
We are also very anxious to supplement our staff in the Reception area with substitutes. We need people willing to learn the telephone procedure and to be able to fill in from time to time. This area is very crucial to the smooth operation of the Centre. The job is a very pleasant one so please consider helping!
Help Wanted
Volunteers with typing and general clerical knowledge to help on an occasional basis.
Volunteers with some library training or experience for regular shifts.
Garden Festival Helpers.
Please call Carolyn at 445-1552
SWEET PEA SALE
April 11th & 12th, Noon - 5 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Sweet Pea Sale. Five different cultivars of Sweet Peas have been grown from seed right here at the Centre. They are: Snoopea, Old Fashioned, Jet Set, Boltor s Unequalled (all mixed) and Xenia Field, a delicate blush pink. These plants have been grown in fibre pots, which means you can plant them directly into your garden without risk of shock.
Also featured at this sale will be almost 40 cultivars of seeds, a selection unequalled anywhere else in Canada. These seeds will be sold in packages of 10, with full instructions for the beginner enclosed.
Quantities are limited, in for the best selection. so hurry
EARLY SPRING PANSY SALE
April 11th & 12th, Noon to S p.m.
For those of you who were disappointed last year when we sold out of our early spring pansies, we're pleased to announce that we have ordered a much larger stock this year.
These early pansies are suitable for immediate planting. Instantly, your garden, planter or window box will be transformed with glorious colour. Each box of four plants in yellow or blue will cost $1.25, but as an extra bonus, flats of 12 boxes will be only $13.75.
Please show your membership card in order to receive your 10% member s discount. Remember, your support helps to keep us growing!
AT THE CENTRE AND AFIELD
(continued from page 11)
JUST A REMINDER
- Your order for our new Perennial Sale must be here at the Centre by April 24th.
- Your order for our Annual Plant Sale must be here at the Centre by May 1st.
- Your donations of perennials will be accepted at the Centre from April 24th to May 12. Pots can be obtained, free of charge from our horticulturist.
DOROTHY BOVEY BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOP - June 14, 87
If you are interested in participating in the Dorothy Bovey Botanical Art Workshop, register NOW. using the allpurpose REGISTRATION FORM on page 19. Fee is $125.00, payable on or before May 4. Enrolment is limited to 20 persons. Students will receive a list of requirements by mail.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO PRESENTS VISIONS OF ONTARIO FLOWER SHOW
MAY 11 - MAY 13, 1987
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN BLDG. 680 PLAINS RD. W., BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
ADMISSION: $3.00
Hours: Mon. May 11 - 7-9 p.m. Tues. May 12 - 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Wed. May 13 - 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Accessible by Wheelchair.
IN THE LIBRARY
by Pamela MacKenzie, Librarian
The Centre s library has many books featuring the work of flower painters and botanical artists. The following titles are recent acquisitions:
MR.MARSHAL'S FLOWER ALBUM: PAINTINGS FROM THE ROYAL LIBRARY, WINDSOR, by John Fisher, Gollancz, 1985.
DRAWN FROM NATURE: THE BOTANICAL ART OF JOSEPH PRESTELE AND "HIS SONS, by Charles Van Ravenswaay, Washington, Smithsonian Institute Press, 1984. (for reference only)
A FLORAL ABC, by Elizabeth Cameron. New York, Morrow, 1983.
THE ART OF THE PLANT WORLD: THE GREAT BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATORS AND THEIR WORK, by Martyn Rix. Woodstock, Overlook Press, 1981.
ORCHIDS FROM CURTIS'S BOTANICAL MAGAZINE, ed. by Samuel Sprunger. Cambridge, CUP, 1986. (for reference only)
Catalogue available on request ® DwarfEvergreens e o Heathers ®Japanese Maples ® ® Rhododendrons @ VINELAND NURSERIES (416) 562-4836
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6 weeks, Tuesday @ 1:30 pm Colours & Curves - watercolours
Apr.7 Watercolours for Beginners
8 weeks, Tuesday 10 - 2 pm
Apr. 8 - Apr. 20 - Eveline Campbell
Apr. 13 How to Preserve & Dry Plant A presentation of Landscapes & Material - 1 day workshop Florals - watercolours & oils Monday - 10 am to 3 pm
Apr.21 - Apr.29 - A.F. Dowling
May 5 Choosing Your Annuals Historic Buildings, Florals 1 evening, Tues. at 7:30 pm - watercolours.
May 13 Intermediate Ikenobo Ikebana Flower Arranging 3 weeks, Wed. 10 am- 3 pm
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LOOKING BACK
by J. Punnett
The back garden, which began life simply as a bumpy, weed-infested lawn, contains after four years a variety of island beds, all too small (and surrounded by bumpy,weedinfested lawn). The island beds reflect the various phases and fads of my hobby. Bed No. 1 is filled with interestingly-foliaged shrubs interplanted with lilies; No. 2 has mainly blue,purple,white and yellow flowers; No. 3 is hardy Geraniums; No. 4 is alpines; No. 5 old-fashioned roses. Bed No. 6 is still under construction but will provide a testing-ground for doubtfully-hardy shrubs.
The original planting schemes did not work out, because I forever fail to appreciate how large the plants are going to get. For example, Rosa hugonis (Father Hugo s Rose) is a charming, ferny-leaved bush with an arching habit, laden with primrose, single blooms in May. Planted in bed No. 1, it soon mushroomed into a lively fountain of prickly branches that took swipes at any individual trying to manoeuvre a mower past it. Drastic surgery, on an annual basis, is now part of its existence.
Misjudging plant height is another of my failings. In bed No. 2 I planted bulbs of Ixiolinion pallasi, whose flowers of intense blue appear in early June. I fronted it with small rosettes of perennial Campanula persicifolia (Peach-leaf Bellflower) which p#oceeded to rocket upwards into lovely spires of white and blue, completely hiding the Ixiolinons, If a nurseryman casually mentions that a shrub or tree suckers a bit , beware. Rhustyphina Laciniata (cut-leaf Staghorn Sumach) I planted in bed
No. 3. In April 1984 it consisted of two bare sticks. By the end of the 1986 growing season it has almost filled its bed with a forest of branching stems and has tried hard to pop up in the lawn. Fortunately, the underplanting of Geranium endressii is shade tolerant.
The raised bed, No. 4, (known affectionately as The Grave due to its coffin-like appearance) was taken over by an agressive, but exquisitely perfumed, dwarf Dianthus. The surrounding alpines which had not been overtaken by the Dianthus were invaded by feelers from a mat of Jasione perennis. The Jasione s fluffy pompon flowers of steely-blue made a beautiful contrast with the pink Dianthus, but both plants will have to be evicted if their smaller neighbours are to survive.
Although only planted in the fall of 1985, the old-fashioned roses are already large, vigorous bushes. Rosa spinossissima Stanwell Perpetual has delicately-shaded, pink, double flowers, but it spread out of bounds and required removal to bed No. 6 where, hopefully, it will loll in lovely abandon.
If I could start gardeningall over again, I would be much more generous with the dimensions of the island beds. Only trouble is, I'd need a garden twice the size.
\ TZ % <4 20th Anniversary Annual 3 FLOWER SHOW L IT
s * SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, 1987 10 am. - 6 p.m. at the CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE ADMISSION: $3.00 BUS TOURS: $2.50 Tickets: 4444268 or 4474394 * '\
eIn celebration our our 20th Birthday, the Members of Milne House Garden Club invite you to our Annual Flower Show, It's all in the Stars''. Let us unfold the mystery of the Zodiac for you and see your birthday sign interpreted with flowers. What could describe Taurus (The Bull) or Leo (The Lion)? How do you visualise Aquarius (The Water Bearer) or Sagittarius (The Archer or the Sportsman)? Enjoy the delicacy of the Stargazing miniatures and the Astonomical Delights of the Flower Show tables. Watch out for U.F.O's as we take you across the heavens on a deep blue carpet!
From the magic of the stars to the wonders of the earth - our Horticulture section will be ablaze with spring flowering bulbs and branches, as well as houseplants, pot-et-fleur and bottle gardens. There will be plants for sale, in particular our own miniature pink rose Alexander Milne'' which will be sold for the first time at a public show. The rose was hybridised by Keith Laver and it was named in memory of the original owner of Edwards Gardens in the early 1800's.
Additional attractions will be the demonstrations and sale of flower arrangements as well as a boutique of Country Crafts' designed and made by our members. Refreshments will be available in our Stars tearoom.
THE PROCEEDS OF OUR FLOWER SHOW WILL GO TO THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE.
GROWING CONCERNS
by Anne Marie Van Nest
PANSIES
It just does not seem like Spring without the cheery bright flowers of the pansies. Each bloom in itself is a vivid reminder that warmer weather is just around the corner! Pansies are a useful plant to add a happy splash of colour to the garden just when it needs it the most. Their perseverance through the cold is encouragement to the rest of the garden to burst into bloom.
Pansies can be spotted among bulb plantings, in window boxes and tubs and under evergreen groupings. They are a welcome addition to every garden, especially during April and May. Whether you prefer the multicoloured Viola tricolour, better known as Johnny-Jump-Up, or the Viola X Wittrockiana, also known as Pansy, Ladies Delight, Hearts' ease or Stepmother s Flower, you will certainly have a good selection to choose from. Many very exciting changes have been made to the good old pansy. They are now more heat tolerant and don't fade away with the first hint of summer. The new and improved pansy is also tolerant of the cold and can be planted in the garden sooner. Equally as important are the huge and prolific flowers in a multitude of colours from plainfaced to blotched.
Pansies are such a delight, even if they are treated as a transition plant for your garden. That is, use them to fill the spaces until the annuals arrive. YOU CAN FIND A GOOD SELECTION OF PANSIES OF THE UNIVERSAL SERIES ' AT THE CIVIC
GARDEN CENTRE'S SWEET PEA AND PANSY SALE DURING THE WEERKEND: : OF "=aBRIE " 11-12, 12 -5 p.m.
SHINING ANNUAL STARS FOR 87
The National Gardening Bureau has proclaimed that 1987 is the Year of the Marigold. This versatile plant certainly deserves the spotlight this year. Marigolds can be found from 6 inches tall (the Janie series) to 2-3 feet tall (the Climax series). The colour range is just as extensive: yellow, orange, bronze, scarlet and finally, white (Burpee's famous Snowbird ). Why not give this dependable group of plants a try this year? Who knows, a little companion planting with marigolds could even keep the bugs and pests away.
Not to be outdone, the Civic Garden Centre has proclaimed 1987 as Blitz impatiens Year. We are pleased to be able to offer a greatly expanded selection at our Annual sale this May. Blitz impatiens have the benefit of being suitable for areas that are slightly sunnier than the usual locations for impatiens. The Blitz, tallest of impatiens, produces an enormous amount of large flowers. Keep them well watered and fed and they will reward you all summer long. Now, let's introduce the colours: white, pink, red and the original scarlet-orange. ~ Who could ask for anything more? Let's see how you like the new geraniums!
Announcing for 1987, a whole new selection of geraniums. Fischer (Pelfi) Geraniums are coming to the Spring Plant Sale. This new geranium is rapidly gaining popularity for its
self-branching growth and compact form, among other reasons. These are cutting geraniums that have been bred for early flowering and prolific blooms. The blooms are especially selected to resist shattering in certain outdoor weather conditions. A wide range of colours and forms will be available, such as the single Mars (vermillion red) and Casino , a semi-double dark salmon. A bright vivid pink, Blues is also a semi-double flower that has deep rose markings on the petals and a white eye in the centre. This stunning plant can be used for bedding out in the garden, patio containers and window boxes. Champagne adds a light rose colour to our selection. It has a single flower and has the characteristics of producing a compact, many branched plant. The last (but not to overlooked) Fischer geranium is Fortuna , which has a vibrant red colour and striking, dark zonal bands on the leaves. The large flower heads or umbels appear very early.
All of the Fischer geraniums will be delightful additions to your garden.
For the Petunia lover, we have added a new selection of Floribundas (not to be confused with roses). (The name of the series gave me a good laugh. It's called Madness - my favourite is Plum Madness). This new classification of petunias combines the good flowering and disease resistant characteristics of the multifloras with the larger flowers of the grandifloras. And,....dare | say it?.... these plants bloom and bloom like mad all summer long. They also recover quickly after a summer rain which is good news, as soggy petunias are a depressing sight. The Madness petunias are available in lots of exciting colours, too: coral, plum, white, red and the original Summer Madness, a rosy-red colour with deeper rose veins.
Be sure to make use of your member s discount when you purchase your annuals, available only on pre-orders mailed to the Centre before May 1 (see your March Trellis for the order form). This will also allow you to take advantage of the pre-order pick up day on May 13 from 1-8 p.m., thereby neatly avoiding the crowds at the public sale which follows.
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE PRESENTS
THE SECOND GREAT GARDENING CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 17th & 18th, 1987 at
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE in EDWARDS GARDENS
777 LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST
DON MILLS, ONTARIO M3C 1P2
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Christopher Grey-Wilson - Plant-Hunting in the Himalayas and China
Penelope Hobhouse - Colour in Your Garden
Stephen Lacey - Colour and Scent in the Romantic Garden
James van Sweden - The New American Style of Garden Design
Jim Archibald - Rock Garden Plants in their Homes
Allen Paterson - Old Roses for Northern Gardens
Raymond Evison - Clematis, the Species and their Small-flowered Cultivars
Pamela Harper -Colour and Combinations
Members: $100:00
Non-members: $125.00
Lunches included
Please watch for further information in your May issue of Trellis . Due to limited registrations available, we are unable to offer partial registrations, i.e., one day or less.
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