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Fertilizing shrubs. A young purple smokebush gets the benefit of a broadcasting of a general garden fertilizer
Fertilizing shrubs. A young purple smokebush gets the benefit of a broadcasting of a general garden fertilizer

Fertilizing shrubs. A young purple smokebush gets the benefit of a broadcasting of a general garden fertilizer

Date9/2/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fertilizing shrubs. A young purple smokebush gets the benefit of a broadcasting of a general garden fertilizer.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0041664F
      Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. Tacon tend shrubs in the courtyard of their Valleyanna Dr. home which is also on tour. The Tacons moved many of their plants into city from their farm home two years ago. Cost of touring the Bayview area gardens is $1. Tickets can be bought at the Garden Centre or at any of the gardens on days of the tour.
      Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. Tacon tend shrubs in the courtyard of their Valleyanna Dr. home which is also on tour. The Tacons moved many of their plants into city from their farm home two years ago. Cost of touring the Bayview area gardens is $1. Tickets can be bought at the Garden Centre or at any of the gardens on days of the tour.
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      1840
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      Bull, Ron
      3/3/1995
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