The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
should take that attitude I do not
know. for I've found it very interest

OF Horticulture, tnere are always
some things to be learned that will be
Of service, and aside from that. the
knowledge of these persons can be
of such great benefit to others.
The round table" discussions are
OF vital importance and do a great
deal in giving to individuals their
particular kind Of assistance. No
matter what problem confronts us,
relating to flowers and gardens,
whether it be the care or planting
of different growing things. we are
always certain that If we make
known our wants, that we will receive
assistance.
The club has made 1t a point to
gather booklets and information from
some of the best sources, and that
coupled with the. knowledge of a
number of members is always avail
able. There is absolutely no need of
the novice, setting to work blindly, to
attempt planting flower garden
with perhaps q great chance Of fail
ure. Especially am thinking Of per-
ennial planting.
There are so many beautiful per-
ennials that are hardy in this section,
and there are number Of things that
are important to know before plant
ing them.
Why not take your plans to tho
Garden Club" and ask for informa-
ton that is necessary? The club will
supply the information, or some men,
Der will be glad to, or else. some little
booklet will be advised wherein all
the needed information will be found.
In the past few years Bismarck has
done much to eliminate the 'eyesores"
that did much to spoil the appearance
of our city. There are still many
places that should 60 or be rejuven-
ated. I often 60 about the city and
pick out these places and try to Wis
ualizc them after they had (mentally)
been reconstructed. Often I find
that the main things needed are a
lot of ambition and little paint in
side and out. The former can be
supplied without monetary cost and
if the former and the latter cooper
ate, with the aid of good brush,
nothing but good will result. for no
matter how the job is done. II it's
clean and we'll covered, the effect will
be good.
1 wonder If there will be some who
read this who will be able to do this
for their own pleasure as we'll as for
the pleasure of others who must sen
and also for the good appearance -
our city. II
I think, If I had the means. .tliis
would be hobby Of mine. Turning
ugly. impossible things into beauti-
full things or at least into slightly
things. i
To achieve beauty does not always
necessitate the outlay Of a lot OF
money. Keeping yards neat and
orderly. planting and tending a, lawn,
planting flowers, shrubs, and trees,
and keeping the house painted are
almost all that is needed. Most Of
this can be supplied by the use of
energy, combined with q small outlay,
and houses do not have to be painted
very often.
One thing that I often hear Is,
well, you know I rent and therefore
can not have flowers" etc. Then
there are those who say this, "Oh,
yes, I dearly love flowers and only
wish we could have them, but you
see, we have children and one can not
raise flowers and children together"
etc. Others find some other excuse:
I'VE have q dog" or I'VE have chick
ems" etc.
TO the renters I would say this:
The small outlay for seeds would be
scarcely noticed. There are 80 many
ANIMALS that you could plant and
many landlords would be glad to fur
nish you with lawn seed. I know Of
some who have put In lawns for their
tenants. OF course you'd have some
work, for things need lots Of water to
grow well. but just think Of the Inn
proved looks Of your surroundings
and the satisfaction Of your own per-
sonal feelings.
Remember this, all Of you, when
you beautify your premises, it Is not
only yourselves that receive the bene-
TT, but all who pass. You may rest
assured that you are another cog In
the city's wheel Of Improvement.
TO the parents Of little children I
would say: y.
Children can be taught to regard
and appreciate our efforts, no mat
ter whether it is raising flowers and
gardens or caring for their comforts
otherwise. We can begin teaching
children obedience when they are Q
f0W DAYS old n they Qradually fall