Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 24, 1969, Winnipeg, Manitoba Garden Wall free press thursday july 24, 1969 filling cavities in Oaks warding off unwanted cats Here Are replies to questions j from readers j q hollow tree. An owner his a stately Oak tree with a Large cavity he asks How to repair it. A Small hollows Are generally chiselled to live Green Wood disinfected with bleach one part in five of there Are in the province. Lie asks the secret of their successful cultivation. At the outset it must be admitted that lady slippers moccasins other orchids Are at their Best in their own haunts. It seems Best to leave them alone us Luckij a Iuzie to contribute to or with Lysol alcohol or j enchanting wilderness places in material then Given a attempting to adapt them to the Seal coat of Asphalt Tim paint. Large cavities endanger the life of the tree they look depressing. First Choice of treatment is to allot the task to a professional tree surgeon one who knows his Art Well. The do it yourself Gardener cleans out the cavity treats the Cut edges with shellac the rest of wound surface with Asphalt. When there s a major cavity it May be Wise to increase the tree s strength by using bolts cables. Concrete Garden copy conditions As they arc where the plants grew wild. Some demand swampy conditions others will do Well in a Thicket where there is Good drainage. The fairest action is to take a wild Flower Only when it is present in Quantity. The following orchids grow or have grown before being dug up in Manitoba Cyprine Dilim lady Slipper or Moccasin Flower seven species Calypso one c. Balbosa Arethusa swamp one Orchis three species Spir Anthes 2 Goodyear one i Paris one Lister two Mataxis two Galopo gon one. Demolition tenders the Manitoba Telephone system sealed tenders will be received in the Manitoba Telephone system arc i room Winnipeg 10, win i a to pm Lviv Uii c filling May have layers of Felt j round leaved o r c h i s one paper every four to eight inches Habe naria Orchis nine Spe to some mobility. Cies. Corallo Hiza Hie surface of the Concrete is trowel led smooth to look Well to favor callus growth forming Over the edges. Large cavity surgery is to be avoid eco if possible. It is expensive. It always involves scars unnatural surfaces. Periodic care to Small injuries on Woody ornamental prevents trunk rots. By keeping the Trees Well fed protected from serious pests the grounds escape major surgery. When an important ornamental begins to deteriorate Plant a replacement j close by to serve in a few years time. Q unwanted cats. Many people report being bothered by cats prowling about disturbing plantations ask How to be rid of them. A the old method was to catch the vagrant animal put some smarting liquid on a tender spot turpentine being much used. The cat was impressed but not harmed. Still it s a problem to catch t h e animal. The local humane society suggests using dog cat repellent distributed by Poulin no ltd., 24 Marion Street St. Boniface. It is for Sale in Small bottles. This material is smelly May be objectionable if used near an open door or window. However if it is As effective As it s reputed to be some people will rejoice. Q native orchids. A Young Man interested in nature trails wishes to learn How Many wild orchids Empress up till . . Thursday August 7, 1969, foundation adjacent to the existing Telephone office in the town of Russel Manitoba. Specifications will be available monday july 24th, 1969 at am May be obtained from architect s office or r. B. Ross 489 Empress Street Winnipeg or May be obtained from Telephone offices in Russel Dauphin Between the hours of . And . Specifications May be had on Deposit of which will be refunded upon return of same in Good condition. Only firm bids will be considered. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. F. Mills chairman general Manger. Winnipeg july 15th, 1969 the municipal Board of Manitoba in the matter of building restriction caveat no. 15400 102 Harvard Avenue in the City of Winnipeg in the province Manitoba. Take notice that on thursday the 7th Day of August 1969, at o clock in the Forenoon in building 30, 13? Tuxedo Avenue Winnipeg 29, Mani Toba the municipal Board of Manitoba will hear the application of Thomas Nugent Dickson Julia Evans Dick-1 sub contractors son for an order varying a building Fth restriction caveat numbered 15400 As it effects the above lands premises described As follows in the City of Winnipeg in the province of Manitoba being in accordance with the special Survey of said City being lots five six excepting out of said lot six the most Easterly Twenty five feet in Width thereof in Block seven which lots Are Shewn on a plan of Survey of part of lot forty three of the Parish of Saint Boniface registered in the Winni Peg land titles office As n. 822." the distance within which buildings on those said lands tender for town of Stonewall sewage Lagoon construction sealed tenders marked tender for town of Stonewall sewage Lagoon construction addressed to miss Doris m. Seed Secretary treasurer at the town office town of Stonewall will be received up to five o clock ., c.d.s.t., wednesday August 6th, 1969 for the Supply of material equipment the construction of the following a approximately cd. Yes. Of earthwork. B Lagoon piping control structures. C seeding berms. D fencing. E Culvert gravel. General contractors May obtain a copy of the contract documents from the office of Reid Crowther partners limited consulting engineers planners 6 Donald Street South Winnipeg 13, Manitoba or from the town office in s one Wall Manitoba upon payment of fifty dollars which will be refunded if the contract Docu ments Are returned in Good condition within seven 7 Days after tender close suppliers May View the plans specifications at the builders Exchange in Winnipeg. A certified Cheque made payable to the n premises must be on the said Harvard Avenue. Dated the 21sf Day of july . Tupper Adams company solicitors for the applicant. Secretary treasurer town of Stonewall for a sum not less then ten per cent of the amount of the tender is required to accompany each tender. A contract performance Bond in the form provided in an amount equal to one Hundred per cent of the contract sum will be required from the successful bidder. The town of Stonewall reserves the right to reject any or All tenders to waive informality in tenders to accept any tender As the interest of the any j town of Stonewall May require. And i Doris m. Seed Secretary treasurer town of Stonewall Stonewall Manitoba Reid Crowther a partners limited consulting engineers planners. Notice of Public hearing the Public utilities Board the metropolitan corporation of greater Winnipeg application for fare schedule changes notice is hereby Given that the metropolitan corp oration of greater Winnipeg has applied to the Board for approval of changes in the fare schedule of the metro transit system the effect of which will be As follows 1. The upper age limit for children to travel at the reduced rate of 10 cents without a student fare permit will be raised from 12 to 16. 2. High school students aged 17 is will need a new Type of student fare permit in order to travel at the reduced rate. This permit will include a photograph of the student will Cost such permit will expire september 30th every year. Any persons wishing to make representations in respect of these changes Are required to give written notice of their wish to do so to the Secretary the Public utities Board 1075 Portage avenge Winnipeg 10, Manitoba not later than the 3lst Day of july 1969, following which Date the Board will consider whether further notice hearing is necessary. If no such notice is received the Board proposes to approve these changes to take effect As follows 1. Increase in age limit from 12 to 16, on 1st september 2. New Type of student fare permit on 1st october 1969. 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