Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Coral Gables Times
Thursday, September 7, 1961, page 44 (of 47)
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she knows only hardship
Nguyen Thi Lan, Vietnamese, age 8. Father dead, TB. Mother also TB. Cannot work. Three other children. Eldest also suffering TB. Younger children cannot afford school. Family in debt. Live in hut. Two beds only furniture. Child beautiful, undernourished. Needs help immediately. You or your group can become a Foster Parent of a needy child. You will be sent the case history and photo of your "adopted" child, and letters from the child himself. Correspondence is translated by Plan. The child knows who you are. At once he is touched by love and a sense of belonging. Your pledge provides new clothing, blankets, food packages, education and medical care, as well as a cash grant of $8.00 every month. Each child receives full measure of material aid from your contribution. Distribution of goods is supervised by Plan staff and is insured against loss in every country where Plan operates. Help in the responsible way. "Adopt" a child through Foster Parents' Plan. Let some child love you. Plan is a non-political, non-profit, non-sectarian, government-approved independent relief organization, registered under NO. VFA019 with the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid of the United States Government and filed with the National Information Bureau in New York City. We eagerly offer our financial statement on request because we are so proud of the handling of our funds. Plan helps children in France, Italy, Greece, South Korea, Viet Nam, Hong Kong and the Philippines. © 1961 FPP, Inc. Foster Parents' Plan, Inc. 352 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK 10, N.Y. • Founded 1937 PARTIAL LIST OF SPONSORS and FOSTER PARENTS Steve Allen Bing Crosby K. C. Gifford Helen Hayes Dr. John Haynes Holmes Charles R. Hook C. D. Jackson Gov. and Mrs. Walter Kohler Garry Moore Edward R. Murrow Mary Pickford Dr. Howard A. Rusk Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Sarnoff FOSTER PARENTS' PLAN, INC. 352 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK 10, N. Y. In Canada: P.O. Box 65, Sta. B, Montreal, Que. ST-9-61 A. I wish to become a Foster Parent of a needy child for one year or more. If possible, sex | age | nationality. I will pay $15 a month for one year or more ($180 per year). Payment will be monthly ( ), quarterly ( ), semi-annually ( ), yearly ( ). I enclose herewith my first payment $ B. I cannot "adopt" a child, but I would like to help a child by contributing $ Name Address City | Zone | State Date | Contributions are Income Tax deductible.
Flowers By The Spadeful From now on, in full bloom, chrysanthemums transplant happily
BY JOHN BRIMER DO YOU NEED FLOWERS to fill a bare spot in your border, something that will give you bushels of bloom right up to winter's first cold breath? Chrysanthemums are your answer—they can be transplanted successfully and easily when they're in full bloom, and they will hardly know they've been moved, provided you follow a few simple rules. Here is the procedure: If you have chrysanthemums growing in your garden already, water them thoroughly a day or two before lifting. Late-afternoon transplanting will give them the benefit of the night's coolness for recovery, but it is perfectly possible to transplant them at any hour. Gently tie the stems together to prevent breakage when you are digging and transporting them; an old stocking or other soft cloth is ideal for this. Insert a spade on all four sides of the plant at least six inches out from the stems and six inches or more deep, then lift out a good, deep spadeful of soil and roots. If you have soaked the soil deeply, the soil ball won't break up as you tote the plant to a new home. Dig a hole deep enough to contain the soil ball comfortably, and stir the soil at the bottom, mixing in well a handful of complete plant food, or compost if you have it. Water well, and when it has soaked in put the root ball in place, fill around it with soil, and tamp lightly. Water again, then fill up even with the soil and soak the plant well. Untie the stems, and there you are. If the weather is hot and dry at transplanting, it may be well to shade your flowers for a day or two with a carton which is open on two sides for ventilation, thus allowing them to settle into their new home without undue strain. Keep watering two or three times a week unless you have enough rain to take care of the plant's needs. Now is a good time, too, to get chrysanthemums from nurseries, for you can tell exactly what you are getting in height, color, and blossom size. They may be in pots or tin containers, or the nursery may have them balled and tied in burlap. Any way is good, provided the burlapped ones are freshly dug. I've used all three methods and never had a failure, probably because chrysanthemums are surprisingly tough for plants which seem so delicate.