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stux weekender january 4 19b7v p13 catalogue browsing helps plan spring planting lets get growing marjorie mason hogue after the christ mas cards the post man brings the seed catalogues to avid gardeners this is pure heaven pouring over cata logues on wintry evenings although we choose some old favorites inevitably we are tempted by the new vari eties each year the all america selections committee chooses several exemplary varieties from among the many new offerings to be known as the aas winners a few weeks ago i introduced 1997 aas vegetables cabbage dynamo okra cajun delight and basil siam queen today ill introduce 1997s flowers selections prestige scarlet is a new type of multiflora celosia cristata multiflora means many more and smaller flowers prestige scarlet is covered with three-and-a- halfinch deep scarlet velvety cockscomb blooms which can be used as cut flowers or everlastings when dried the plants grow to a height of 15 to 20 inches and are self supporting so no staking is needed celosia need full sun and will provide an uninter rupted show of color all season despite excessive heat and drought i am planning a new red border fash ioned after the ones ive seen in europe this new annual will provide lots of color all summer amongst the newly planted perennials another annual that will perform nonstop under stressful growing conditions such as severe heat is zin nia angustifolia crystal white each plant grows about 10inches high 10inches wide and is covered with pure white daisylike blooms unlike zinnias this one is not susceptible to mildew this white zinnia can be notice markham waxers are currently accepting coaching applications for the 19971998 hockey season all coachs should send their resume not later than january 101997 to markham waxers selection committee po box 23 markham ontario l3p 3j5 the aaa selections to be completed by january 191997 the aa selections to be completed by february 2 1997 the a selections to be completed by february 15 1997 i vcr cleaning incl alignment parts bell kit christmas service 7c 00 special u- reg 99 with this coupon sony jvc panasonic toshiba tvs vcrs stereos camcorders microwaves fr e e esti m ate o n c ar r x 1 n i ag yan electronics i i 28 crown steel dr 8 markham 47731 86 j markham public libraries telecirc number has been changed to 905 4745966 effective january 7 1997 with a touch tone phone and at your convenience you may dial 905 4745966 to renew titles twice provided there are no holds on them renewals must be completed before 1155 pjn on the date the items is due list items on loan to you list or cancel titles currently being held find out what fines you owe telecirc dial in service is available monday to saturday from 300 am to 1155 pm sunday from 100 pm to 1155 pm for assistance contact your nearest library during regular hours used in the garden or containers for troublefree beauty all season gypsophila muralis gypsy is an annual babys breath it has a light airy habit similar to perennial babys breath but the plant is only 1andaquarterinches tall with finely textured foliage and small quarterinch pinkblooms gypsy will be an excellent filler plant for containers or for the front of the border the aas winners will be avail able from seed catalogues so you can start from scratch or you may purchase young plants in packs in midmay remember when choosing annu als in may that young plants that havent begun to flower will trans plant best following are some other annuals which i think you might enjoy petunia pink wave is sister to pur ple wave the groundcover type of petunia it has flamboyant pink flowers but doesnt grow quite as rampantly as it sibling cosmos pied piper red is the unique sea shell type each petal is rolled into a tube this type has previously been available only in mixed colors a new variety which i plan to try this year is clarkia pulchella pas sion of purple it promises masses of rosepurple flowers in full sun from july to frost also on my must try list is nolana humifusa little bells its a ground hugging annual with small light blue flowers with deeper blue throats i saw this plant in large containers at tintin- hull house in england last sum mer these are just the beginning i hope you enjoy planning your 1997 garden as much as i do send your questions or comments to lets get growing co the tribune 88 brock st west uxbridge on l9p 1r4 attn marjorie mason hogue don valley north lexus toyota athlete of the week david green david green returned from an injury to play a superb game in the markham waxers 32 win over the aurora tigers in metro junior a hockey action thursday night don valley north lexus toyota 3 1 20 steeles ave e 44 fckwy 4 w0722 storewide savings ijmwmk m all locations its january 1997 time to do all those things that really should have been done in 1996 tune to start afresh maybe its time to wake up and smell the coffee in a new woodcraft bed it might be time to get down to business at a woodcraft workstation 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