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MH \ TONIGHT First Race 5.45 p.m.y J COMFORTABLE LOUNGE BARS AND FACILITIES Free and easy south African shrubs for sunny places. These are the flamboyant, show off Pro-- I teas and leucospermums and the brilliant Leucadendrons. which brighten the winter scene. Are they really easy to grow? Yes, provided they have free drainage, soil free from line, free from artificial fertilizers and are free from frosts below -4 C. All are easy io grow in an open sunny position as long as their roots are not disturbed by cuI‘FIREBALL* tivation or wind movement of the stem, H (stake securely). Protea flowers last for weeks cut and a careful selection blooms, from autumn to early summer. Avoid drying out during the first summer after planting. Subsequent care requires trimming off spent flowers — that’s pretty free and easy. The selection at Gardenway comprises over 20 great varieties cutting grown for excellence from selected clones. MOTIA $4.05 — $5.75 Protea (Cape Honey ''discolor” Im yellow red-tinged Flnwpr’l flower bracts. Small red central ' cone, Flamboyant South African shrubs '’incisum” (dwarf 60cm). Cream for sunny, well drained, lime free bracts, free flowering, spreading soils. Don't add artificial fertilisers habit. particularly supers. Stake carefully "salicifolium" (strictum) 2m. Narrow to prevent root movement and leaves, tips turn yellow in spring, prune lightly after flowering, xanthoconus 'Red Tip' 2m. small After establishment, Proteas will bright red cones. Ideal for cutting, withstand frosts down to -4 C. By choosing varieties- carefully, p OD | ar "Flaevo" IS a flowering from autumn to early ” . . summer can be achieved. The D6W TUSt resisting spectacular cone shaped flowers variety Suitable for lost for weeks when cut. U>»l*«». U A l«e Flowering details on individual SneiTer DeiTS labels for Proteas cynaroides. The Poplar is uniquely suited as a ■ lacticolar, longifiora, laurifolia, shelter tree and no adequate Ethel Taylor' Pink Satin' and Rose alternative has been found during .Mink', longifiora rubra and scoly- the last three years when rust has mocephala. spread so rapidly. ’ Flaevo” is a new variety of Poplar selected for LeUCOSpermumS its resistance to rust, the fungus Waratah-like flowers in spring and disease which has weakened and summer. An evergreen South killed Popiars in many parts °‘ African shrub about Im. for well N.Z. it is good news that Flaevo drained positions which are lime bos been produced years ahead of free ond sunny. expectation Flaevo has large These varieties are cutting grown blue green foliage, .s a vigorous ; from selected stocks. . grower and makes a handsome •Fireball’ (nutans red) Bright Pyramidal specimen For shelter orange red, dome shaped. breaks P lant 2 ’ £ sft 2ft ’Honeyglow' (attenuatum) 1.5 m. spacing is suitable for shelters to’ Buttercup yellow deepening to be trimmed of. at 20ft. The wider, golden yellow. spacing is for 80ft high shelter. ’Meteor’ coral orange red. . , , 'Moonglow' 1.5 m. a lovely new SCIV© WITH tn©s6 release. Clear yellow compact quantity discounts habit. Trees are 2 —3tt high now and can Leucadendrons grow at least 6ft higher this season. If you are not yet ready to A good coastal evergreen shrub plant, phone 487-191 or 856-177 related to and requiring conditions and reserve your requirements, similar to the Proteas. i . —,„-ik 77/1 The leafy flowers are useful each 12 -4950 - 199 Over 200 decorations in winter and spring. 85c 80c 75c 70c ’Adscendens yellow Im. bright yellow flower bracts . _i i • daphnoides winter Gold' i.sm Planting ond planning broad citrus yellow flower bracts, Phone 487-191 or 856-177 for decorum Royal Gold 1.5 m bright details of the service Gardenway butter yellow broad tapering bracts can give. We II help you enjoy your 8 cms. across, garden the way you want it. t j tor t e garde fwi polythene to parsley seed: plants, trees, shrubs, seedlings, seed & bulbs; fruit trees-, k plants, 1 werseed ngs& house plants; rakes, hoes, hose,. «.- ,t> s •• .vo a- -•? : a' r : as sprav ec.-pr^e': sr-eds irr gatsystems & g asshouses; pots, planters, tubs* t , r < o t - a -es tw -er. ■g & po.ytnene ’ert.se' pctmg .-"a'enais peat, pest-c.oes & piant-care chemicals. OPEN EVERY DAY P d”c B'J-9’ c ctoii Ave Marshland: Or Marshland & Preston Rds.

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