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Wednesday, March 4, 1970

SAANICH PENINSULA AND GULF ISLANDS REVIEW

PAGE NINE:

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At Sidnev Library

We are fortunate to have a
gardener of -o small ability on
the staff of the Sidney branch of
the Vancouver Island Regignal
Library. The reader in search of
information or literary escape is
also rewarded with beauty in the
form of delicate floral
arrangements regularly con-
tributed by Librarian Susan
Thuillier.

Her collections are unusual and
lately she has shown the
exquisitely fragile Bavarian Iris
Stylosa, botanically named
Unguicularis. This is a difficult
plant. to grow. but once

established presents the owner

with. a continuous harvest. of
mauve. blossoms
throughout January. A few of

-these ina slender vase are a

delightful adjunct to‘any dinner
table.

A rare and exotic stranger to
the library was seen recently.
This was Tecophiliaea
Cyanocrocus, also known as the
Chilean Crocus. This tiny plant is
native to the. Chilean Andes at
10,000 feet altitude and is of the
deepest, gentian blue. The
Government of that country now
‘fiercely protects this plant from ,
foraging botanists and the bulbs

- are rare and costly. It is already
» feared that a variant of paler blue

with.a white throat has become
extinct.

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Last year we were somewhat
shamefaced and. defensive when
the subject of weather arose
among our Eastern guests. This
year we can, with honor, justify
an enthusiasm for a West Coast
climate and jubilantly proclaim
that floral offerings from our
gardens have been available at
all times throughout the season.

In spite of Spring temperatures
it is as well to exercise some
restraint before galloping forth
with spade and hoe in a flurry of
energy. The soil is too soggy to
walk upon without damage by
compaction. Lawns begin to
seem shaggy and unkempt. Don’t
reach for the: lawnmower. yet
unless to whisk it down to the
shop for a tune-up. Mowing damp
grass is a tricky. operation and
the blades should be set high and
very sharp.

Prairie immigrants to our mild
Pacific shores wistfully complain .
that there is no rest here; that
there are too few weeks in the
year where a chair, a book anda

crackling fire may. be enjoyed

with easy. conscience. In fact,
apart from spraying, pruning and
a bit of edge trimming and
draining, the. gardener. will be
further ahead if he retires to his
a session of:
‘research. and ... planning’.
‘Surrounded with sketch pad, his
own garden notes and a wealth of

‘horticultural data and catalogues

he can present a most legitimate
picture of a busy man.
Old timers in our area know full.

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well that Winter may still take a
swipe at us before February is
gone. This is sad in.a year when
the early Rhododendron and
Camelia buds are bursting with
blossom. A very little protection,
particularly from the morning
sun on. frozen tissue, will save a
bitter disappointment. Old
sheeting, dark plastic or even 2
few beards will act as a baffle if
the temperature threatens to
drop sharply.

This is a season of search and
discovery. The first snowdrops,
are wondrous creations set
shades. Loveliest. of. all are the
species crocus forming rich pools
of many colours in rock garden
niches. These are visitors from
Greece and Asia Minor which,
crushed beneath the heavy snow
of last winter, were the first to
burst into belated bloom when the
thaw came. The deciduous trees
have a special beauty silhouetted
against a stormy sky.. Their
branches are warm with chang-
ing colour as the sap rises to give
the young wood a glowing sheen.

The novice should explore an
‘established garden and observe
through the eyes of the owner for
many-of the earliest blooms are
hidden beneath a protective leaf
cover.

The first. flowers after the New
Year are as great a joy as the
first cruise to the sailor, the first
round to the golfer -- and in-

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- The seventh in a series of World
Adventure.. Tours « film- -lectures °
which ‘started last October is.
scheduled next..Monday- at’ Mc-
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“tis. titled “‘Europe's é Miniature

‘Countries

Liechtenstein, Marino, :

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=. an: two.
showings; at 6 6 p.m: and: 8.30 Dp. m,
‘by two top film lecturers, Jeanne
Porterfield: and. ‘Lisa: Chickering,
jlife- ‘long -friends*. from. ‘Chicago.
who: vare | extensive

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SIDNEY-SAANICH MOTORISTS are reminded by ski-bunny ;
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miniature 1970 auto licence tags for key-chains will soon be.
mailed to them by the Tuberculous and Chest. Disabled” .
_. Veterans’ Association. Proceeds of the annual campaign are.
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into respiratory. diseases: Function of the tags is tracing of

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Chamber Plans

Business Directory

Plans approved.at.a Brenta
Lodge meeting of Central
Saanich Chamber of Commerce
last’ Wednesday include the
production’ “of a publicity
brochure: re-issue of a directory
listing business and professional
services. established in the
municipality. and the publication
of a bi-monthly newsletter.
It is intended to distribute the
directory and newsletter to every
Central Saanich householder.
Chamber president, Robert
Parkinson, reported progress on
the Saanich Peninsula skating
and curling rink project
(SPARA). He said that the sup-
port of Sidney Rotary. Club, the
sponsors, Central Saanich: Lions’
‘Club and Sidney. Kinsmen Club is
assured, and that the mayors of
Sidney, Central and» North
Saanich, together ‘with. re-
presentatives of the three
Peninsula. recreational and
Centennial) committees: have
been invited to meet. with: the
SPARA spokesmen __ at Sidney
Hotel .

FARMERS’ MARKET

It was reported that the
Chamber had been asked. by
Central. Saanich council to
‘prepare a feasibility study on the
proposed Farmers’ Market, and
that. Chamber. Director Gordon
Ewan. has undertaken to make
the inquiry.

It was resolved to hold a special
open meeting at.Brenta Lodge at
8 p.m..on March 25 to discuss the
Central Saanich sewerage. plan,
and to. invite the municipal
sewerage advisory committee.
All. ratepayers | are Anvited” to
attend. 7

- The. president reported that all
necessary steps have been taken

Women’s Institute Hall to ‘the
‘Chamber of Commerce, and that.
.: the transaction can be completed
on obtaining the signature of the,
farmers’. representative, to the:
‘deed. a

Mr. Parkinson attended the.
annual meeting of Vancouver
Island. Publicity. ‘Bureau at
Nanaimo in: February. ‘He ex:
“plained that. the bureau. allocated:
$200 to the Chamber. and has now
requested a.-grant.in. ‘return. of

action u until ‘the. postion has been
clarified.

for the transfer. of the Keating.

resolved: to. ‘tak “no

BY MARY. BACKLUND
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bickerton,

from Huston, Texas, are spen-

ding the next six weeks at their

home on Galiano.

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bambrick

have arrived back on the Island

after an extended holiday in
Mexico.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neale, of
Vancouver, spent the weekend at
Peaceful Valley. They are now
overseeing the building of a

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Wallace

Mrs. Elizabelh: Wallace, a
resident of Sidney for 27 years,
passed away at Maeflower. Rest
‘Home, Sidney on March 1 at the
-age of 87 years.

She was born in County
Wicklow, Ireland. and formerly
had resided at Rutland, Sask.
Her husband, John Sangster
Wallace died in June, 1967.
Surviving | are her two. sons,
Cameron of Victoria and Kenneth
of Sidney; her daughter, Mrs.
R.C. (isabel) Anderson, Sidney;
12 grandchildren. and one great-
grandchild. © :

Service conducted by the. Rev..
R. H. Pratt was held in Sands
Chapel of Roses, . Sidney, on
-March 3. Cremation. followed at.

Teli(elate)

cottage on. their. property at
Montague Harbour, and will soon
join the ‘every weekend”.
commuters. .
Miss Tanta DeStaffany,. of |
Victoria, spent a few days —
visiting Dr. and Mrs. H.D.
Barner, at.‘‘The Haven.’’.

Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott
and family, and Mr. and Mrs.
Freddy Elliott, and family, spent
last weekend visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Head, and to add to
the gay party tocelebrate Charlie
and Sylvia on their first wedding
anniversary. ‘

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanley are_
spending several days in Seattle.

President of Galiano Rod and
Gun, Hank: Knudson, says there
will be an Easter Ham ‘shoot at:
the Range on March 7, and all-are *
welcome... .

Storm Drains |
Contract Awarded

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Sidney. will. carry out. the.
Resthaven Drive-Malaview.:
storm drain project at a cost of -

$44,404. The drains will serve a°
specific area on Resthaven south:
‘from Ardwell Drive to Malaview.
and ‘one block: on.Malaview to —.
Fifth Street. The other ‘tender
received was from -Webb and.

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