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IN ‘CANADA we love long, warm
summers because our winters can
be long and cold.

The heat, however, can some-
times be too much of a good thing.
That’s why more and more Cana-
dian homes are equipped with cen-
tral air conditioning.

_ That allows you to step inside to
comforting coolness.

- Your air conditioner can have a
hard job controlling some of our

hottest days. It’s well to follow
certain procedures to help your
conditioner do its job and to hold
down your energy costs. Here are
some ideas:

®set your thermostat a few
degrees higher during the daytime
if you're away from the house.
There’s no sense asking your air
conditioner to work needlessly.
You'll save electricity.

® turn off the lights when not in
use. They produce heat and burn

| —— HOME & | GARDE N LIFESTYLES
Make it easier on air conditioner

electricity to no good end. Con-
sider replacing some of your bulbs
with fluorescent lights where

* possible. :

ZDhey burn cool and are four
times as efficient as regular in-
candescent bulbs.

© use blinds and drapes to keep
out the heat of the sun. This makes
it much easier for your air condi-
tioner to keep you cool and com-
fortable.

Extend the life of cut flowers

From page 16
now, A. giganteum (the ‘giant’
‘onion) and A. sphaerocephalon
(‘drumsticks’) are two of the most
outstanding. The former grows
from a large bulb —- about 20 cm

ith ANNUAL ope
NORTH SHORE

(eight in.) in diameter — and has a
globular inflorescence consisting of
numerous dark ;osy-lilac flowers.
It takes its name from its extraor-
dinary height — stems from one to
two metres (three to six ft.) tall.

Os eaten

GARD

Seco

NS CON

When. cutting or buying them,
make sure virtually all the flowers
are open, to ensure a good vase-
life. By adding cut flower food,
you can boost this period to as
much as three weeks.

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Entries are again invited from all green thumbs on the North Shore. The objective
of this contest is to acknowledge the individual efforts of residents who in this way
contribute to community improvement and beautification. If you spend time in your
garden there is something in this contest for you.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The Contest is open to all residents and com- ©. An entry may be placed in a more suitable
mercial gardens in the City and District of North category by the judges.
Vancouver and District of West Vancouver. 7. No member of the North Shore Gardens Con-
2. All entries are to be submitted to the North Sho: test 89 committee may enter the contest.
Gardens Contest by July 31st, 1989. - ‘ 8. All participants will be invited to the Awards
. No entrant may place first in any one category Night on September 29th.
_ More than two consecutive years and may not 9. Awards;
enter that category for a period of one year. Award of Excellence for Residential Entry
. The decision of the judges is final. Award of Excellence for Commercial Entry

§. All gardens and personal property shall be at the Ist, 2nd, 3rd and
risk of exhibitor and the committee shall not be Honourable Mention

liable for loss or damage from any cause awards may be presented
whatsoever. | } in each category.

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2. Small

SEND COMPLETED ENTRY FORM TO:

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PO.Box 86218
North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 4K1
(or drop off at your nearest
Municipal Hall) ‘

Judging Period:
Aug. 1-21
july 24-31 by request

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CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS JULY 31, 1889

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