14 - Friday, April 7, 1989 - SUMMER MEANS both sunshine and shade in Canadian gardens. The warm, bright weather pro- vides excellent conditions for a host of sun-loving plants but it also means a canopy of leaves on deciduous trees. So, gardeners here need to plan something special for the areas screened by foliage. There could be no better choice for the summer shade garden than tuberous begonias. They have par- ticular needs and are very fussy about their treatment. However, the fabulous color show they offer is well worth the trouble. For instance, tuberous begonias do not do well in windy spots, but they need good air circulation. They do best in humid areas but do not tolerate water on their foliage because it fosters mildew. They need bright light and cool air but drop their flowers in par- ticularly warm weather. The collective term tuberous begonias includes many more varieties than you might think. Since they result from cross- breeding, the variability is con- siderably large. Generally, large- flowered types are the most popu- lar. They have double flowers, in many colors —- such as yellow, dark red, orange, salmon and white. They grow to a height of 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14 in.) and flower from early June until late September or early October. Within this group you'll find the Camellia type, whose flowers they resemble. Small-flowered begonias are not as commonly used, yet they flower Profusely, too. In fact, they can withstand adverse weather condi- tions — such as more sunlight — better ihan their larger cousins. However, the assortment is some- what smaller. Nevertheless, ‘Flamboyant’ (vivid scarlet) and ‘Mrs. Helen Harms’ (soft yellow) are two of the best known. They Danish Furniture Complete Bedroom Suites wSince 1967 trol panel, keypad, battery, magnetic contacts, siren, transformer, passive infra- red motion ‘detector, wire. North Shore News Don’t neglect to pian for the shady areas too SUMMER SHADE garden favorites, tuberous begonias (above), are DINNERWARE GLASSWARE ALL THOMAS CLASSIC ROSE 220 W. Esplanade N.Van. 980-1293 REPAIRS TO... eLawnmowe!s Chainsaws eOutboard Motors NEW LOCATION 281 Lynn Ave, {off Wain St. BL Vand Photo submitted eAn gin available in a variety of forms — large and small-flowered and pendant- Y Small En € type for henging baskets — and a dazzling array of colors such as yellow, Spe peinnd mT a red orange, salmon and white. The flowers bloom from early June to late 4-zone microprocessor con- # September. are best suited to beds and balconies. Pendant-type begonias differ from others in that they have long, somewhat limp stems and the flowers have pointed petals. Ordi- narily double-flowered, they are available in all shades of color, and make excellent balcony, win- dow box and hanging container plants. The Sensation varieties have large, double blooms. Tuberous begonias can be started early indoors or planted ‘blind’ in the garden. In the latter case, ensure that all danger of frost is past. However, if you decide to Start them now, place the tubers in Back See our showroom before you buy! Oltice desk, | 1499 { filing cabinet sad & typing 9 1 5369 INSTANT FURNISHING LTD. 1845 W, 4th AVE. (at Burrard) e 731-4173 pots of ordinary potting soil, one See Choose page 16 Distribuied By: Double ’S’ Prefab Homes Ltd. ERNIE L. HUSBARD Display Home/Sates (604) 596-8737 FAX (604) 980-2306 Pisase send me your pian book, spec. shoet, home planner and price list. Enclosed is $3.00. MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY CERAR HOMES AND CABINS FACTORY DIRECT. PREFABRICATED 00 IT YOURSELF PACKAGES OR USE OUR ERECTION GREWS (604) 596-6737 FAX (664) 980-2396 CALL TODAY FOR FREE BROCHURE OR SEND $3.00 FOR CATALOGUE Call today: DOUBLE ‘S' CEDAR HOMES TATTIC 64th AVE., SURREY V3S 1X6 Location of Building lots “1222 MARINE DR, AT PEMBERTON 986-5566 . END wit eA SALE CLOSING E ALL THESE BRASS TREASURES & MORE DOOR KNOCKERS -—— UMBRELLA STANDS — WASTE BASKETS HANGERS — WALL BRACKETS — BELLOWS — MUSIC BOXES °24 hour ULC monitoring ¢ Alarm Runner Service @ Doit-yourself alarm systems Free estimates . e Residential & Commercial Licensed Installation BELLS — FOGHORN — TELESCOPE — VICTORIAN DOOR BEL RACKS — FIREPLACE FENDERS — DIVERS’ HELMETS — Locksmith © Keys, locks & deadbolts, security hardware Bonded, Licensed and Insured 987-4000 » 990 Marine Drive, North Vancouver _§ PORTHO DIALS — CLOCK BAROMETERS — LETTER HOD: STANDS — HAND GRIPS — MASKS — BELL ;- PLATE STANDS — BEER MUGS —- PICTURE FRAMES — KS — MICE-—— BOOKENDS — NUMBER GAME — MAGNIFYING £KS — PLANTERS — VASES — TOWEL BARS —- SOAP DISHES TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS — FIRELIGHTERS — SEAGULLS — DOLPHINS — GIRAFFES — UNICORNS — PEGASUS — D CHIMES —- HORSES — DEER — BONSAI TREES —- OAK TREES —- HOUSE NUMBERS — FRUIT BOWLS — POT POUARI BASKETS