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RAIN, RAIN, RAIN
_ Record precipitation during the month of January caused damage at all Department facilities. Descanso Gardens suffered $40,000 damage from a mudslide that filled all streams, ponds and debris basins, dep- ositing six inches to two feet of mud in the Lucy Hester Garden. Superintendent Mark Anthony estimates that complete cleanup may take a year.
At South Coast, extensive preparations last summer prevented major damage; how- ever, roads were damaged by run-off. Dam- age is estimated at $6,000.
Damage” to the Lux Arboretum has not yet been fully estimated, since all roads were washed out.
Faring best, the Arboretum lost several trees, including the historic date palm by the Hugo Reid Adobe. Erosion damage was light. Rainfall at the Arboretum totalled 20.49 inches for January, 22.43 inches for the season.
A hailstorm the morning of February fifth caused extensive ies . Arboretum green- houses, breaking over 140 windows and dam- aging many plants. |
Cleanup operations are underway at all.
facilities and are expected to continue for
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NEW INSTRUCTIONS WILL PROVE VALUABLE GUIDE
Departmental Instruction #1 and Admin- istrative Instruction #18 have been prep- ared to provide employees and supervisors with standards for performance and a uni- form discipline code. |
Lee Wakeman suggests all euplcd sen read these instructions, which are available from supervisors.
COMING EVENTS Arboretum - ae City Camellia Show, February 22 & 23.
Descanso ~ Theodore Se et Foundation Lecture, February 19, 3 PM.
HELLOS, GOODBYES, AND CONGRATULATIONS
The Department wishes to welcome five new employees and announce the transfer or
promotion of four others.
At South Coast, William Crume and Jerry Tooley are new Grounds Maintenance Men. Bill Kennon has been promoted to Arboretum | Gardener and James Terukina to Senior Grounds Maintenance Man.
Descanso Tree Trimmer Ass't. Robert Ham- ilton has transferred to Parks and Rec- reation. Frank Perdomo will transfer from the Arboretum to fill this Descanso vacancy.
At the Arboretum, Michael Williams is a new Tree Trimmer Ass't. Sabine "Sam" Puop-. ulo brings the Custodial Unit to full str- ength, and Robert Erny rounds out the Arb- oretum Tour Guide permanent staff. Rich- ard Ferguson is a new Arboretum As-Needed Tour Guide.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS EXPANDING
Education Chief Dr. Duane Crummett ann- ounced 19 adult education classes, 12 at the Arboretum, 5 at Descanso and 2 at South Coast. Classes range from Flower Arrangement
to Biology and Control of Residential Area
Pests. Classes are offered in cooperation with UCLA Extension, PCC, the California
Arboretum Foundation, Descanso Gardens Guild,
and the South Coast Botanic Garden Found- ation. Classes schedules are available at
the Gatehouse.
An eight by twelve storage structure at Deseanso and two redwood potting benches at
South Coast are new additions to Youth Ed-
ucation equipment. —
Gertrude Woods reports 218 children reg- istered in classes at the three facilities. In addition, three sessions have been sch- eduled for a mentally retarded eighth grade class. Volunteer help totalling nearly 24 hours a week lighters the teaching load of Youth Education staff.
Arbor Day (March 7) plans are proceeding on schedule, with seedlings growing, guests accepting, printing of brochures, and assurance from the weatherman that this year will not be a wash-out.
BIRDS
This winter has proven one of the most productive for birdwatchers. Many rare mig- rants and many birds seen only a few times in the state are turning up with amazing frequency in southern California.
At the Arboretum, several rare birds have been sighted, including a Ross’ Goose, a White-throated Sparrow, a Harris Sparrow, Bohemian Waxwings, a Swamp Sparrow, and a Tree Sparrow. Anyone walking the grounds in the afternoon will find literally thou- sands of Robins on grassy areas. The Pasa-= dena Audubon Society keeps tabs on Arbor= etum birds, with Audubon members on the grounds nearly every day. The rare birds listed above have attracted birdwatchers from all over the state.
At South Coast, two White-winged Doves were sighted recently. Bird life will undoubtedly increase as do plantings.
At Descanso, the Bird Observation Station continually attracts a wide variety of birds. This station is also used on Des- canso school field trips.
Bird walks are conducted at the Arboretum
the first Sunday at 7 AM, at Descango the second and fourth Sundays at 8 AM.
DELASCAN GETS FACE LIFTING
A new format and more articles signal a new day for the Delascan. Plans for future issues include regular columns, guest articles, and feature articles high- lighting the activities of the various divisions.
If you wish to contribute, contact Bob Copper at the Arboretum.
BIMONTHLY
DEPARTMENT OF ARBORETA AND ROTANIC GARDENS
—PREPARED BY THE PUBLIC INFORMATION DIVISTON
NEWS LETTER OF THE COUNTY OF TOS ANGELES
FEBRUARY 25, 1969
ARBOR DAY, 1969
March 7 marks an important day for the Department. Programs have been planned for all three facilities which include the cere- monial planting of a tree and distribution of seedlings to children.
March 7 was officially established as Arbor Day in 1909 by the California Legisla- ture, the day being significant because it is Luther Burbank’s birthday. Arbor Day also marks the beginning of Conservation Week, cele- brated in schools by various programs and pro- jects.
At the Arboretum, a Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe) will be planted in the outdoor flower show area. Bare root ‘Ale- ppo Pine’ (Pinus halepensis) seedlings will be presented to children at the conclusion of the ceremonies, which begin at 3:30 pom.
The guests during the ceremonies will in- cludes Mr. Frank G. Bonelli, Mrs. Patricia W. Bridgers, Dr. Arie J. Haagen-Smit, Mr. Grant Brown, Mrs. Robert Harmon, and Mrs. Joseph King. Mr. Maurice A. Machris, President of the Board of Governors of the Department will act as Master of Ceremonies, and will be assist- ed by Cadet Girl Scout Troop 49 who will serve as hostesses. Francis Ching will make the wel- come address.
Arbor Day at Descanso Gardens will be held at 4 poem. on Friday, March 7. It is co-spon- sored by the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. ane the La Canada Girl Scouts. An Empress Tree! (Paulownia tomentosa) will be planted in the ceremony and ‘Gold Medallion Trees! and’ Aleppo Pines will be given to children. Additionally, the Descanso Gardens Guild is giving four flowering trees, kind not yet specified, that will flower in each of one four seasons. These trees will be planted at a later date.
Guests will includes Mrs. Samuel Ayres, Jr., Mrs. Gary Hanson, Mr. Ken Delfino, and Miss Karen Stanley. Opening remarks will be made by Mark Anthony. Frank Simerly will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
South Coast Botanic Garden will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremony featuring the plante- ing of a "Scarlet Flowering Gum’ (Bucaluptus ficifolia), and the same kind of tree will be given to children. Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8.
The entire affair is sponsored by the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, who, working with Superintendent Don Woolley, en- listed the aid of six local garden clubs in contributing trees to be distributed.
Guests includes Mr. A. E. Nielsen, Mr. Ralph C, Dills, Mr. Robert G, Beverly, Mr. Burton W, Chace, and Mr. Arthur Arndt. Mrs. Frances (R. 0.) Young will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies, and Dr. William 5S. Stewart will deliver the welcome address.
RAIN DELAYS COMPLETION OF RESEARCH LABORATORY BUILDING
A question in the minds of Research Div- ision staff is when will they be able to move into their new building. Moving day had been set for July, but recent heavy rains = set the timetable ahead an as yet undet ined amount o
Currently, the majority of the Research Division's twelve staff members occupy three small rooms in the Administration building. Other members use the Herbarium and Library as offices while their equipment is stored in almost every building on the grounds, in-= cluding the Coach Barn. When the new Research
,zaboratory Building is completed, the Research Division will be able to have their entire staff and all their equipment together in one building thus making possible research stud- ies on a larger scale then they are now used to within a more convenient and useful envir- onment.
At the present time, the Research Divise ion is using its facilities to full capacity. Dr. Cheo recently received a research grant from the National Science Foundation which will enable him, with the assistance of John
Gerard, to study virus infection of tobacco Wosaic in plants. Biology Assistant Ken Mon- tgomery is studying field plots for their poss- ible use as fire retardant plants. After sur- veying various plots, he makes a photographic record of all plants which show some degree
of fire resistance. Currently, Mr. Montgomery is collecting atriplex and cistus species to test their flammability differences. Dr. Wal- ker has been studying aphid infestation on plants while Dr. Hanson has been making cam-= ellia and hibiscus genetic studies. Dr. Enari aids the public in plant identification, con- ducts two classes, identifies all plants at the Arboretum, and is now writing a book on ornamental plants. Mr. Griffiths collects, prepares, and identifies specimens for the Herbarium with the assistance of Jeanette Mac Donald. Dr. Stewart, along with his adminis- tration tasks, is conducting research on the effects of smog on plants. He has the able assistance of Linda Thorne in this study. Dan Martel and Jack McCaskill, also on the staff of the Research Division, supply valuable in- formation of plant records and weather.
ADMINISTRATION NOTES
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A new Grounds Mair ance Man joined the Department this month as Descanso Gardens. The entire Department welcomes Carl Prutton to this position. |
On Thursday, March 20, there will be an exam for Grounds Maintenance Man given at the Arboretum. ‘This is an open examination to fill vacancies at South Coast Botanic Gardens and the Arboretum.
Sunday, March 2, and for the following twelve Sundays, KNBC will broadcast a program that covers all phases of the Department's work. The title of the program is "Green Leaves=---The Story of Your Arboretum." It begins at 11:30 a.m. and is a public service presentation of the Atlantic-Richfield Oil Company and KNBC.
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March 25, 1969
ARBORETUM REPLACES JEEP
The California Arboretum Foundation has pur- chased a Clark Tractor to replace the Jeep as a tram towing vehicle.
A low mileage 1963, the Clark was ieoed from Wisconsin to Pico Rivera , where a was cleaned and painted.
This tractor operates on propane or - LPG fuel. Studies are underway expected to prove that pro-
‘pane powered vehicles pollute the air less than ©
do gasoline vhicles. Other advantages in using propane are that engine wear and fuel cost per mile are reduced. A 250 gallon tank has been in- stalled to fuel the tractor.
A low-profile vehicle only 97 inches long,
the tractor's size can be deceiving. It is cap- -
able of pulling 140,000 pounds on level road, and nearly 25,000 pounds up a ten percent grade. A maneuverable vehicle, the tractor will turn within an eighteen foot circle. Maximum speed is 12.5 miles per hour, adequate for tram tours.
In use for some years at Descanso, the Clark tractor has proven to be a durable, efficient vehicle for towing trams.
ARBOR DAY PROGRAMS DRAW RECORD CROWDS Arbor Day celebrations at all three facil- |
ities were better attended than in the past. Over 1600 attended Arboretum ceremonies in near
perfect weather, with Descanso and South Coast
drawing 1250 and 800 respéctively. Most of the attendance was accounted for by the many groups of Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Bluebirds, etc. present. More than 3500 seedling trees were given to children attending programs.
"GREEN LEAVES"
"Green Leaves", a public service presentation of KNBC-TV and the Atlantic-Richfield Oil Comp- any, is aired every Sunday through May 25 at 11:30 am on KNBC-TV, Channel 4.
The show for March 30th centers on Descanso Gardens, with its stunning camellias, historical rose garden, collection of iris, and Festival of Garden Lights.
On April 6, the topic is plant science. a anical accuses from the time of Charles Dar=
win to the present are featured. Unsolved prob-
lems and methods of research are also shown.
1969-1970 LACEA REPRESENTATIVES ANNOUNCED
Los Angeles County Employees Association rep- resentatives for the Department for 1969-1970. are:
Jack McCaskill, Chairman Nat Jackson, Vice Chairman Ernest Landell, Alternate Robert Gonderman, Alternate
This delegation will represent the Depart- ment at the LACEA niches Cabinet and Council meetings.
Questions about LACEA should be referred to these representatives.
COMING EVENTS | , March 28, 29, 30 = Southland Orchid Show Indoor and outdoor exhibits by professionals
and amateurs, with competition in classes.
Show theme- "Orchid Mythology" - Arboretum April 9, 8 pm - Theodore Payne Foundation Lect- ure ~ "The Weird Plants of the Vigcanino Des- | ert" - Speaker: David Verity, Museum Scientist, UCLA Botanic Garden = Descanso Gardens
Continuing
_ exhibits on palms and bromeliads, . and the history and development of South Coast ©
Botanic Garden = South Coast
PERSONALS
Lost - Timex self-winding calendar watch, wide — brown band + return to Lee Wakeman |
ADMINISTRATION NOTES
Departmental Instruction #2 will soon be distributed. It provides simple guidelines to. aid supervisors in making performance eval- uation reports. Also provided are methods for honestly evaluating performance and nape the | emplovee to improve. ee
ADMINISTRATION NOTES , Cont'd '
~--contributions to the Delascan may be sub- On April 4, 1969 L. A. County Ordinance mitted to Bob Copper.
Noo 9752 becomes effective. This ordinance
provides the legal backing for established
Department rules.
BIRD NOTES
The four newly-hatched cygrnets of the Tas-= manian Black Swans and the many nesting birds on the grounds have attracted additional visit- ors to the Arboretum.
The cygnets hatched on Sunday, March 1, the date predicted by Ross Goodrich, ee of the birds in the Asian section.
Other attractions in Ross’ Ag cues eee three nesting hummingbirds, who are currently emptying Youth Ed. feeders to satisfy their hungry young.
Much to the surprise of local birdwatchers another Black Swan, apparently one of last year's young, is nesting near the lower lagoon. Canada Geese have selected nesting spots near the Queen Anne Cottage and at the edge of the upper lagoon, and the Arboretum’s "odd couple" (male Snow Goose and female Canada Goose) seem to be looking for a nesting spot. Their one surviving posling from last year has proved to be a test in identific- ation for many birdwatchers and has attracted the interest of the federal department of fish and wildlife, who say this is the only hybrid of this type whose parentage is known for certain.
Currently, a new bird list is being prepared With assistance from staff and local birdwatch- ers3 and birdwalks are conducted at the Arbor= etum by the Pasadena Audubon Society the first Sunday of each month at seven am.
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GREEN LEAVES - ROSES AND YOUTH GARDENING
Rose s" is the title and topic of the April 13 "Green Leaves", The most popular and most hyb: ridized garden flower, the rose has been exper-_ imentecd-with since the time of the ancient Per- sians3 but has man really improved on nature?
On April 20 "Green Leaves" highlights Arbor=- etum programs that give children insight into m titled
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LAST CALL FOR CAMP -OUT for ik Camp-out we COMING a0 090 Lease
In order to maxé plans eed ba know how many are
let. Joyce Day know before 5300 pom Friday April. Le if you think you will come,
Bill & Maria otewart
New staff i include two new Grounds Maintenance South Coast, Carlos Segui and Edward Car-
erss a new As-Neededa Tour Guide at South Coast, Rot cert Battles and a new As-Needed Tour the Arboretum and Descanso, Henry Mat-
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Maintenance Man Larr Art OPE DUMy transfert ng ices to be able to at
LO Filling the position of Librarian at the Arb- orétum is Margaret (Peggy) Bertram.
DAN MARTEL TO MAKE TELEVISTON APPEARANCE
This Sunday, April 13, Dan Martel will be
interviewed about the Arbcretum on Charnel Be KMEX from 8330 to 9200 a.m.
COMING EVENTS 7
Arboretum - Iris Show April 19 & 20. ~ Anaryllis Show April 26 & eis:
South Coast Botanic Garden Palos Verdes Peninsula
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peciaaseie in the early summer as the water in the Arboretum lagoons becomes warmer, cer- tain organisms reach a peak of growth. As they die and sink to the bottom, they become food for certain bottom-dwelling bacteria. Among these bacteria is Clostridium botulinum (Type C), which thrives in the absence of oxy- gen and produces as waste a toxin that is poi- sonous to waterfowl.
The first records of waterfowl botulism date from 1893, when the disease was known as "Western Duck Sickness", In an epidemic out- break in 1952, an estimated 5 million ducks died from botulism poisoning in the western states.
“At the Arboretum, botulism has — known for some time as "Limpneck" or "Limberneck" , In the summer of 1968 over twenty waterbirds died of botulism.
Recently, new Neciniauet have reduced the danger of avian botulism, which, incidentally, has never been recorded as affecting man. When practical, innoculation with Type C botulism anti-toxin can eliminate waterfowl mortality from botulism. In May and June, Arboretum
waterbirds will be innoculated with anti-toxin
supplied by the Pasadena Audubon Society. The anti-toxin provides 3 to 4 months protection
and should see the ducks, geese and swans safe-
ly through the botulism season.
TNSURANCE REMTNDER
The Insurance Section of the Department of Personnel has moved to new quarters in the Hall of Administration with the same phone ogee? Tor insurance problems: 625-3611, Ext. 65667. Emp- loyees should deal directly with ced ee only regarding claims and, if desired, regarding CPS-Blue Shield enrollment. status.
The County contributes $8.00 per month to- ward the cost of any one health plan for a per- manent full-time employee. Employees must enroll within 90 days of their employment or wait for an open enrollment period. It normally takes 60 days from the date of enrollment. for health in- surance to become effective. In addition, emp- loyees should check each warrant stub to be sure that deductions have been properly made.
Requests for further insurance information and payroil deduction problems should be ref- erred to Payroll Clerk Charleen Bastion.
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The Southern California Hemerocallis and Amaryllis Society will hold its annual flower show at the Arboretum April 26-& 27. The show will be open Saturday 12 to 5 pom. and Sunday 0. ta.5 De M.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BRINGS HOURS CHANGE
In keeping with past practice, the Arbor- etum will be open later during the Daylight Savings period.
Effective Sunday April 27, 1969, new hours are; Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5330 pome3 Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MOSQUITO FISH DISTRIBUTION BEGINS
Tn cooperation with the County Health Dep- artment Bureau of Sanitation, Entomology Sect- ion, the Arboretum will again distribute mos= quito fish (Gambusia affinis) to homeowners with a mosquito problem.
Mosquitos lay eggs in water (ponds, puddles, rain-filled cans) which develop into the familiar "“wiggler" larvae. These larvae then develop into biting adults.
Mosquito fish can be an effective mosquito control if they are placed in ponds do not have a bad mosquito infestation. (Ponds with many mosquitos should be drained first.) The mosqnito fish will eat the "wigglers", preventing their development into adults. Gambusia are adaptable to most water condition, but require vegetation to provide seclusion for females when bearing their young; and Gam- busia are not compatible with gold fish.
Mosquito fish may be obtained at the Inform- ation Window Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday. Distribution will continue through the peak mosquito season, April through Jeno ber.
GREEN LEAVES
On April 27, “Green Leaves" features Arbor- etum tests and evaluations of flowering shrubs from around the world in a program titled "living Bouquets."
On May 4, the subject of the program is "Wlower Shows", highlighting special flower shows at the Arboretum sponsored by professional and amateur horticultural societies.
"Green Leaves" is aired on KNBC, Channel 4 at 11230 a.m. Sunday.
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DR. ARTE HAAGEN-SMIT COMPLETES TERM AS PRESIDENT OF ARBORETUM FOUNDATION
: After serving nine years as a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Arboretum Foundation and the past two years as president, Dr. Arie J. Haagen-Smit has reached the mand-
atory end of his term of office.
Dr. Haagen-Smit, the Caltech scientist nat- tionally known for his role in the fight against air pollution, is turning over his gavel and the leadership of the Foundation to newly- elected Ernest E. Hetherington, secretary of the organization for the past two years. A major objective of the new president will be to dev- elop existing plans for a proposed Horticultural Display Hall from the drawing board to reality.
Dr. Haagen-Smit will continue his association with the Foundation as an honorary trustee,
joining other trustees who have. served three or ‘more three-year terms.
The new president, Ernest EK. Hetherington, a resident of Arcadia for 20 years, is president and general manager of Stewart's Orchids, Inc., and well known for his many activities on be- half of the Arboretum.
NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF LACEA APPOINTED
Victor N. Hochee has been appointed General Manager of the 32,000 member Los Angeles County Employees Association, a post he has held on an acting basis since February.
Hochee joined the LACEA staff 12 years ago, and has been involved in most phases of LACEA activities, with special emphasis on represent- ational services.
COMING EVENTS ¢
ARBORETUM - June 28, 29 = Gladiolus Show July 3-6 - Cactus and Succulent Show DESCANSO - June 21 through August 10, 8-10 pm
Festival of Gardens, Lights, and Fountains
Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Arcadia
Descanso Gardens La Canada
LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW POLICTES
Librarian Peggy Bertram would like the staff to know that the library now has a special staff reading table for periodicals. New periodicals are placed on the table when they are received, and are rotated when new issues are received. It is hoped that this system will make it easier for staff to keep up with current literature.
The new book policy has also been changed to allow for more efficient use of new books. They may be borrowed by staff for two days (one week for Descanso and South Coast personnel), If books are needed longer or for permanent loan, please contact the librarian.
The library staff invites the staff to visit the library and requests cooperation in the return of books on time.
The library is open Monday through Friday fror : am to 5 pm, and-is available for staff use fror
am. The library will be closed Saturday until i temoer ts
GIFT AND BOOK SHOP OFFERS WIDE VARLETY
Gifts ranging in price from i0¢ to $10, from bamboo flutes to books on native plants can be found in the California Arboretum Foundation Gif and Book Shop.
‘Operating for visitors and staff, the Gift Shop carries items appealing to every age ana sails paaeed a are rae apd reminders of These include post ‘aunt ae, slide ee a variety of peacoci items ~ feathers, eggs, scarves and jewelry.
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The Gift Shop also offers an select ion of books. Ower 50 different titles in the Sunset Books series are for sale for $1.95, cov- ering everything from bonsai to outdoor lighting A rather complete selection of the Golden Book Nature Series is available, including guides to non=-flowering plants, pond life, trees, and in- sect pests. More closely acea ted 4 with the Arb oretum is the literature on the Rancho Santa An- ita and its owners, and the Foundation's quart- South Coast Botanic Garden
Palos Verdes Peninsula
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erly publication, Lasca Leaves. Other popular -books are the Sunset Western Garden Book, a series on flowering trees, shrubs, vines and eroundcovers, and a number of books from the University of California Press.
The Foundation invites the staff to peruse their newer material, and reminds us that a 25% discount on all books is available to staff.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT = Commencement message of Ivan Hinderaker, Chancellor, University of California at Riverside
Tt is necessary for us to provide an equal chance for all who want to build, an equal chance for all who want to earn the respect of others, equal chance for all to express themselves in the ways most meaningful to them, an equal chance to feel and to know pride in one's person and in one's culture.
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Tt is necessary for us to decide what we want to accomplish. If we don’t want to get anything done, then it doesn't matter much how we do it. If we do want to get something done, then it matters very much how we do it.
Tt is necessary for us to protect the int- egrity of UCR from those who despair so deeply or whose anger is so uncontrolled that the overriding emotion is hate3 the overriding goal destruction. Such protection cannot be insured by force. Chiefly, our campus is protected through the voluntary consent of its members. For that to be possible, individuals must re- spect the rights of other individuals. They must respect UCR. There must be a feeling by individuals that they have a personal stake in the success of UCR. There must be enough of all these: things so that consent in voluntarily given.
T appreciate the dedication of UCR students to constructive achievement. They have concern- ed themselves with both their needs and my pro- blems. They have generated both constructive criticism and constructive pressure. They have shown respect for their fellow students and for the needs of the whole campus.
Our goal is the creation of a community which is, in every sense, worthy of the name Nuniversity." T think we have made a start.
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JBEP UP FOR BID
The California Arboretum Foundation anne ounced that its Willys Jeep will be offered for sale.
The sale will be conducted by closed bid, minimum $1000. Bids may be submitted to the Foundation office at the Arboretum.
NIGHT LIGHTING FESTIVAL
At dusk on Saturday June 21, lights of var- ious kinds and colors were switched on at Des- canso Gardens, signaling the beginning of the 6th biennial Festival of Gardens, Lights and Fountains. From that magic summertime hour until August 10, thé century-old oak forest and the colorful shrubs, flowers and lawns will form the background for 25 separate garden areas created by southern California's best landscape architects, lighting specialists, and designers of outdoor furniture.
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In keeping with this year’s California's bicentennial anniversary, the dominant mood will be Spanish, with patios and d pools and fountains suggesting California as it was in the days when Jose Maria Verdugo was patron of a huge Spanish Land, errant.
As in the past, the Festival is expected to attract close to 100,000 visitors, many of whom will make their er a day-long outing in or-
der to enjoy some of the Garden's other attr- actions. There is, for example, a bird-watch-=- ing station which affords a close-up view of a feeding station. There are the world-famous rose gardens and, for a bit of relaxation and refreshment, the Oriental Tea Pavilion and sur- rounding Japanese garden.
The purpose of the Festival, which is spon- sored by the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc., is to demonstrate the latest ideas in garden ne patio design, technically and esthetically, for the benefit of home owners and builders. This year’s exhibits have been designed with the practical needs and financial considera- tions of the average homeowner in mind.
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prepared by the public information section | | dune’ 10, 1969 OTAPP WELCOMES NEW LIBRARTAN HELLOS, GOODBYES, AND CONGRATULATIONS The poSition of Plant Science Librarian at New staff are Charles Maxwell, Custodian at the Arboretum has at last been filled. We ext- the Arboretum, Watson Noda, Grounds Maintenance end a warm welcome to Margaret Bertram. Man at South Coast, and Melvin Foster, Michael
Saltgman, Richard Sabados and Phillip Seneschal.
IDOLS Shia shington ace rearet r j oe se : ene ip OF eee) As-Needed Tour Guides at the Arboretum.
aS she prefers to be called, has had opportunity | | to live in many states. As a girl, Peggy travel-=- Michael Williams and Raloh Betts have left led a great deal with her family, her father the Arboretum, and Calvin Allen has been pro- being an Army medical officer. When he retired, moted to the vosition of Equipment Maintenance the family settled in Baltimore and Peggy left Helper.
to attend Connecticut College.
The statf also congratulates John Valadez anc AE Verma recen vans a. Beha ian Melina ts Bese, John Provine on their promotions to Grounds married a doctor and moved to Fort Worth, Temas Maintenance foreman and Senior Nurseryman. to raise a family. When her two daughters start- ed school, she returned to school at the Univ- ersity aie Texas, where she received an M.A. in library science. After this, she took the pos- ition of Senior Librarian at the Children's Sci- ence and History Museum in Fort Worth.
BIRD NOTES
As summer approaches, a poor time for : birds at the Arboretum, the main attractions on Several years ago, Peggy moved to Hawaii the @rounus afe youus water birds, including where her two daughters attended Punahou School four Canada gos lings and four fice oa Black and the University of Hawail. Here she joined cygnets. To the dismay of staff and visitors
the faculty of Jackson College as librarian.. alike, one Canada Goose nest and the nest of When her daughters finished college, Peggy mov- the Snow Goose==Canada Goose pair were destroy- ed to southern California and entered County ed one busy Sunday. Gone also from the Lagoons service aS a Supervising Social Worker. Hager is our timid Whistling Swan.
to return to library work, she applied for the
: : The dena Audubon Society closed its field opening at the Arboretum, Pasadena Au HO Ay S C
trip season with an Arboretum walk on June 1.
When asked what she enjoys most in her new Walks could be continued 1 through the summer ex- Job, Peggy replied, "The friendly people and the cept for the shortage o Pye Any staff wish view from my window." She hopes to encourage ing to volunteer as alee peas contact greater and more efficient use of the library Bob Copper.
in the future, especially by students.
Other interests include swimming, theatre- going, and wildflower-hunting in the high deser:. AROUND THE COUNTY
The staff welcomes Peggy and wishes her suc- Museum of Natural History - cess in her new POSLTtion.
Exhibit of Plant Hatlucinogens ~ closes June OD otory of California History, divided into four COMING EVENTS ¢ | periods - permanent exhibit. Arboretum - June 28, 29, Gladiolus Show Hall of Indians - Western North America = perm- anent exhibit. ye
Descanso = June 2il through August 10, 8 - 10 pom
Nature & Art - paintings on glass - closes Festival of Gardens, Lights, and Fountains Sods © ee ee :
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WESTWAYS, STANDARD OIL PRINTS NEEDED BIRD NOTES
Historical Curator Patricia Warren notes Tallac Knoll has recently proved a good that many gaps in the Westways magazine coll- spot for large birds. Besides the crows and ection have been fi.ied, but that many issues barn owls seen regulariy in the eucalyptus, a are still needed. Any issues from 1941-49 and turkey vulture was found perched about two 57, and some from 1950-56, 58-60, and 1962, 63, weeks ago. An excellent soarer, the turkey 69 would be welcome donations. vulture spends most of its day riding thermals
on six-foot wings, searching for carrion. It
The Historical Section is also trying to ; gary ha timo 7 tat Badin Since, . is distinguished from éther large birds by its
collect by donation a complete set of the Stan- dard Oil Co. prints of paintings of early Cal- ifornia. Different sets are being given weekly at Standard service stations.
two-tonea wing: Atay sean ne Taltar Knoll two-toned wings. Also seen near Tallac Knoll “}
was an immature golden eagle, an increasingly rare bird in southern California.
BIDS STILL ACCEPTED FOR CAF JEEP |
The California Arboretum Foundation is still accepting bids on its 1961 Willys Jeep, which may be inspected at the Arboretum.
ARBORETUM ~ Begonia Show, San Gabriel Branch
July 12 & 13, 1-5 pm Saturday, |
9-5 pm Sunday.
| DESCANSO - Festival of Gardens, Lights, and
| Fountains - through August 10, 8-10 pm daily.
COMING EVENTS : |
SOUTH COAST = Seventh Annual "Mesta de Plorest . Arboretum Youth Education feeders have July 13, 19, 20; 1-7 pm Friday, been brightened by the regular appearance of Aan 4 Z ade na Buliloek's Orioles. who yme to 10-7 pm Saturday, 10-6 pm Sunday. Hooded and Bullock's Orioles, who comé to
| 2 5 ars a) a a vu a] als ess | a nen se] f A B&B ~ i drink sugar water from dishes on the feeder.
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bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens
prepared by the public information section
JUL 2 1969
FIFTH ANNUAL SPRING MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
At the Fifth Annual Spring Management Confer- ence held in June, 1969, the theme "Militancy and Affirmative Management Action" stimulated
one of the conference's most productive programs.
Twenty special guests were invited who were all minority members employed by the County who could express minority attitudes and problems. by W. E. B. DuBois was used in Herb Carter's opening remarks to drive home the purpose of the meeting:
"Herein lies the tragedy of the ages.
Not that men are poor, for all men
know something of poverty. Not that
men are ignorant, for what is truth?
Not that men are wicked, for who is
good? The great tragedy is that men
know so little of men."
Following the conference, a Planning Comn- ittee headed by Dr. Warner Rottman met several times to discuss the results of the’ meeting and make clear that their commitment to affirmative action has only begun.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ARBORETA AND BOTANIC GARDENS has never had a policy that would discriminate against any minority group, always having sought ‘in the past to hire and promote the best qual- ified candidates, regardless of ethnic or rel- igious ba ckgro UNG
The Department would like to take this opp- ortunity to set forth its affirmative action program regarding minorities:
1. Make a greater effort in cooperation with the Department of Personnel to recruit in minority neighboorhoods, particularly those closest to Department facilities, including South central Los Angeles, Compton, San Pedro, Pasadena, Pacoima and Monrovia.
2 Make all Department supervisors aware of the Department's position on affirmative action regarding hiring of minority members.
3. Make an added effort to encourage minority employees to enroll in a oeeen that would help them in advancen
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4, Train and counsel minority employees by in- service programs wherever possible, and act- ively encourage their participation in prom-
‘“otional examinations.
5. State publicly in the Department newsletter ~ the intention of adopting an affirmative action minority program.
6. Investigate all reported minority discrimin- ation and take positive action to Carney such discrimination if found.
7o Ask for and accept assistance from the Dep- artment of Personnel in the implementation of this affirmative action program.
WETESTA DE FLORES" Nearly 7,000 visitors and exhibitors came to
South Coast Botanic Garden during the three-day "Fiesta de Flores",
259 aspiring competitors entered over 1,000 exhibits. Among the many prize-winners, trophie: were awarded for outstanding horticultural and related interest.
Much credit for success of the show goes to Mrs. Helen Gates, chairman of the Fiesta, and members of the South Coast Botanic Garden Found- ation. The staff of South Coast, under the dir- ection of Superintendent Donald Woolley also
earned laudations.
--Henry Noerdlinger
COMING EVENTS 3
ARBORETUM - Bonsai Show - Akebono Society October 4& 5. DESCANSO - Festival of Gardens, Lights, and
Fountains continues through Aug- ust 10, 38-10 pm daily.
South Coast Botanic Garden
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bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens
prepared by the public information section
August 8, 1969 .
DDT
As a result of evidence indicating that ch- lorinated hydrocarbon insecticides are causing
reproductive failures in wildlife, an article in the August issue of Sunset Magazine urges readers
to cease using products containing the follow- ing chemicals:
DDT Dieldrin
ALON Peri
DDD Heptachlor
The article also suggests that the follow- ing products be used only when absolutely nec- essary:
Chlordane
Lindane Toxaphene
sunset found two other chlorinated hydro- carbons that appear to be safe, perhaps because they are not widely used. They are Tedion and Kelthane. A twelfth chlorinated hydrocarbon,
Methoxychlor, has not been found responsible for
pollution or wildlife damage and is considered safe.
Effective with the August issue, Sunset will no longer accept advertizing for products con- taining any of the six banned insecticides. Recent revisions of Sunset gardening books list substitutes for chlorinated hydrocarbons, . and revisions in progress will eliminate nearly all such products.
The August article explains that other chem- icals can be used to control pests, the main
related chemicals maintain that the evidence against DDT is inconclusive, and the biologists are merely making allegations; but Sunset feels that in view of the evidence we cannot afford to debate the question while continuing to use DDT. In use a short 27 years, DDT is now found in ins creasing quantities around the world in the air, sOLL, water, plant and animal. life,
After receiving information from a battery«of 56 biologists, ecologists, zoologists, entomol- ogists, chemists, insecticide manufacturers and packagers, physicians, and home gardeners, Sunset urges 1ts readers to stop using DDT ‘and-assoc-~ Lated chlorinated hydrocarbons.
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Three long-term employees have left the‘ Dep- artment and have left vacancies that will be dif- ficult to. Till. On July 31, Nora: Talmonm -vetired after 12 years of service. On August 25, Marie Castleman, with the Department since 1959, will retire. Lorene Johnson, eight years in the Ed- ucation Division, has transferred to Personnel Dept. The best wishes of the Department go with these three valued employees.
Taking over from Nora is Diana Rodriguez, if
you can find her among the stacked-up purchase
orders. Bill Ponder brings the Custodial Unit to full strength. The resignations of three As-Needed
difference being that they are not as effective as long as the chlorinated hydrocarbons (long life is a prime objection to the use of DDT and other chemicals) and may have to be applied more often. A chart in Sunset lists what insecticide ingredients should be used against what pests.
Tour Guides over the last three months leaves the Information Section short-handed again. Resignins were Keith Fisher, Melvin Foster and Richard: Sabados.
With these position changes is a change of status of another type. Our Librarian is now Peggy (Mrs. Donald F,) Smith. Congratulations from the staff.
Even though DDT has been a hero in eliminat- ing insect pests, some of which carry disease, it has been found that many animals (the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, brown pelican to name LACEA REPRESENTATIVES TO BE ELECTED a few) have large quantities of DDT in their LACEKA Representative Jack McCaskill informs us
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systems and eggs, and are incapable of repro- “| ; | ; ee duction in some areas. Biologist are convinced peg eae ~tioe et amas Ok Se eerste
that these two facts are enough to indict DDT. DDT is known to accumulate in humans also, but
Any employee wishing to serve should submit — there is not yet evidence of biological damage.
his name to Jack McCaskill by 4pm Monday Aug-
Some manufacturers and packagers of DDT and ust 18.
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bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens
prepared by the public information section
September 10, 1969
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Tt has been said that everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. This is not exactly true of Dan Martel, Depart- ment Plant Recorder and weatherman, who keeps detailed weather records. By interpreting these records, Dan is able to show definite cyclical patterns in area weather.
The records are kept daily on temperature, precipitation, humidity, evaporation (when the evaporation tank is re-installed), and other factors that have influenced the day's weather. Temperature records show that cold weather tends
for a prediction of next summer's weather, Dan said that even though this summer has been rel- atively cool, the cycles indicate that summer 1970 should be a scorcher. It might be wise to ret in on the ground floor at the next air cond- ftioner sale.
- David Van Ausdal
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ANNOUNCES EVENING CLASSES
Evening courses in the Fall 1969 Civic Center Evening Class Program will begin the week of Sep- tember 15-18. A wide range of classes is being
to run in twenty year cycles. Following the norm-pffered in such fields as supervision, management,
al pattern, temperatures rise for ten years and then creep downward for the next ten. The lowest
Winter temperature occurs once in the twenty year cycle. The winter just past was the coldest since
1949, and we should soon begin a period of warm- er winters.
On the other end of the mercury scale, the year's highest temperatures tend to occur dur-
secretarial science, American history and govern- ment, oral and written communications.
Classes are held in Civic Center government buildings (mostly County facilities) in cooperat- Lon with East Los Angeles College and local adult schools. Many courses carry college credit and all are excellent opportunities for the employee who wishes to improve his performance, increase
ing the months of July through October. The cyclehis potential for advancement, or prepare for an-
for hot weather is five years, with temperatures climbing for 2$ years and dropping for 25 years. Contrary to what many people feel, this has been a relatively cool year. Dan says that discomfort from the heat has been due primarily to increas- ed humidity. Gulf storms occurring in two to three year cycles have brought in a low cloud ceiling, adding moisture to the air and raising humidity. Dan also remarked that swimming pools can influence the humidity in areas where they are numerous. Tf there are two or three pools in a block, their affect on the area's microclimate can be measured. In affluent communities where nearly every home has a pool, the whole cammun- ity"s climate may be changed. |
Precipitation, one of southern California's greatest problems this past winter, varies itn twenty year cycles. The three years past have been unusually wet years, and we should now en- ter the tapering-off part of the cycle.
Dan has found these cycles useful in. pred- icting weather, and he adds that exceptions can be seen in every cycle, but average weather tends to follow the trends closely. When asked
other field.
Registration for evening courses will take place before school begins and during the first week of class. Students are advised to register early since many classes are limited in enroll- ment. Counseling is available in Room 493, Hall of Administration from 5-7 pm on September 10, 11, 15 16, .17 and 18, 1969. For more information, call the Evehing Class Coordinator at 625-3611, Exten- Bion 65222. —
PICNIC?
Have you made a reservation for the annual picnic on Saturday September i137 Today is the final day. Contact a Social Committee member, or call Charleen Bastion. Raffle tickets will be on
Sale at the picnic.
COMING EVENTS:
DESCANSO - Bonsai Show sponsored by the Descanso
Gardens Guild, Inc. - September 27, 28
Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Descanso Gardens. South Coast Botanic Garden
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OTAET
New personnel this month include David Fields, a permanent Tour Guide replacing Tom Le Valley who has transferred to Probation Department. Also new in the Information Section are Michael Campbell, Brian Desmond and Raymond Robinson, As-Needed Tour Guides.
JOHN PROVINE ELECTED
On Saturday September 6, Head Nurseryman John Provine was installed as National Vice-President of the National Begonia Society. The Department conveys it warmest congratulations for this honor and also for John's recent marriage.
APOLOGY
The Delascan staff wishes to apologize for the fact that the July 25, 1969 Delascan (carry- ing the article on the Spring Management Council) was not date
Wednesday April 8, 1970
HAVE YOU SEEN ...
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THEODORE PAYNE FOUNDATION LECTURES TO BEGIN IN OCTOBER
The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, Inc. will present a series of six free lectures in cooperation with the Department. Three lectures will be held at the Arboretum, and three at Descanso Gardens. Listed below is the lecture schedule.
Friday October 24, 1969 - 8:00 pm, Arboretum The Importance of Natives in Conservation -Dr. Bonnie Templeton
8:00 pm, Descanso California Chaparral - Dr. Katherine CC, Muller
Friday January 23, 1970 - 8:00 pm, Arboretum Growing California's Alpine Plants -James B. Roof
1970 - 8:00 pm, Descanso Erosion Control and Fire Retardant Plants ~ Dr. Duane O, Crummett
Friday March 20, 1970 - 8:00 pm, Arboretum Califernia Succulents and their uses -—Mrs. Joyce L. Tate
8:00 pm, Descanso Wild Flowers, Here and There -—Robert P. Hays
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prepared by the public information section October 24, 1969 SEASONAL HOURS CHANGE | - VOLUNTEER FIELD TRIP TRAINING
When Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday Oct- The Department serves children on school ober 26, the Arboretum and South Coast will field trips that come from 75 public school dis: close earlier. The Arboretum will be open daily tricts with an elementary population of nearly 8:00 am to 5:00 pms; South Coast will be open 050,000.
Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Des- canso will remain open daily from 8:00 am to 5330 pm.
To better serve these districts, a volunt- eer field trip training program has been org- anized at the Arboretum. Participating are new volunteers interested in serving as field trip instructors, and volunteer and County staff ex= perienced in field trips and other aspects of
BALLOTS | youth education. In the onion ballot, the required ma jority The sessions are being conducted by of 75% was not reached. A new vote on uniforms number of professional educators from the area, may be held in one year. as arranged by M. Geetrude Woods. New volunteer
will not only learn field trip facts, but also teaching methods by which to convey these facts Training sessions are scheduled for every Mon- day morning through December 1. With the numbe of volunteers in attendance and the quality of instruction, the Department will be able to serve local school districts gion ns just 1 terms of number of trips but in qua *. BLSO s
The Arboretum Social Committee wishes to call the attention of. Arboretum personnel ine) the ballot enclosed with today's paychecks.
STAFF AND DISTAFF
The Department welcomes Rise Shirley, ITC at Descanso, Janice Kohler, Intermediate Steno at the Arboretum, Alaine Warren, ITC in the Ed- ucation Division at the Arboretum, and Carlos Jativa, Plant Research Aid at the Arboretum.
New grounds personnel are Ed Young at the Arboretum and Henry Adams and Dan Pinney at SOUL Cosst.
---contributions to the Delascan may be sent to Bob Copper at the Arboretum.
Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Descanso Gardens South Coast Botanic Garden Arcadia La Canada Palos Verdes Peninsula
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bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens
prepared by the public information section
1969
November i0,
ARBORETUM SOCTAL COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS
The Arboretum Social Committee has counted ballots cast in the election of representatives for 1970-1972. Results are listed below:
Blected:
Billy Hawk - representative from field Chuck Hewitt - rep. from field, term ends Bruce Dustman - rep. from greenhouses 1971 David Van Ausdal - rep. from gatehouse Janice Kohler - rep. from admin., etc. Diana Rodriguey - rep. from admin., etc. Burt Reinsma - representative at large Alaine Warren - representative at large
hO ballots were cast,
The new committee will assist outgoing rep- resentatives in preparation of this year's Christmas party. Information about the Christ- mas party is on a separate sheet enclosed with paychecks.
The Social Committee also wishes to ann- ounce that reservations for the party for Dr. Stewart (Friday December 12, 2-4 pm) must be a no later than 4 pm December 10. Reservations
re $1.00 each for all staff.
MSOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS" SHOW AT ARBORETUM
Around this unusual theme, the California Garden Clubs, Inc., Arboretum District has developed a unique flower show offering some very imaginative, unconventional exhibits.
The show will be staged at the Arboretum next Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16. All the familiar, happy sounds of Christmas will be depicted in flower arrangements and horticultural exhibits. There will be the "Quiet Sounds," such as a snowfall depicted in white carnations, there will be the sounds of prayer, the sounds of bells, music and cr- ackling fire, all creatively presented in a great variety of flower design intended to set the mood for the forthcoming holiday season. A Junior Section for 9-14 year old exhibitors has also been planned.
In the Seminar Room, there will be exhibits on medicinal and cooking herbs, birds’ nests and postage stamps featuring bird and flower design. The show is open Saturday 1230-6 pm
and Sunday 10 am =» 5 pm.
including seven write-ins.
VOLUNTEER FIELD TRIP TRAINING
Today at 10 am, volunteer field trip lead-
ers will get their first real expreience on field trips. 167 students from four area schools will be divided into eleven field trips that will be conducted by volunteers. The field trips are divided between nature & con- servation, plant science and history, and each trip will be team-taught by the volunteers. An experienced staff member or volunteer will serve as the nominal leader of each trip while volunteers at various stops on the route wiil handle the field trip content.
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Today volunteers will also be asked to think about their commitments to take field trips for the rest of the school year. it is expected that each volunteer will take one field trip a week, which could substantially increase the Department's field trip program.
The training program will end with a final meeting on Monday December 1, after which the staff can expect to see many new faces meet- ing school buses and conducting field trips.
FOUNDATION NOTES ¢
Two new excellent books in the Golden Field Guide Series have been added to books on sale at the Peacock Pavilion Gift and Book Shop. They are Birds of North"America by Robbins, Bruun and Zim, Zim, and Trees of North America by C. Frank Brockman. Both books incorporate 4 convenient format, with concise text and dist- ribution map on the left page and identific- ation drawings on the right. Birds of North America covers all birds north of Mexico; Trees of North America includes 730 species
of native and important introduced trees found north of Mexico. Both books are on sale now for $3.95 in durable paperback.
TOUR GUIDE OPENINGS AT ARBORETUM, DESCANSO
As-Needed Tour Guide posi tions will soon be open at both Descanso and the Arbooretum. For more information, call Don Dimond or Bob Copper. Salary is $240 per 8-hour day.
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bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens
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BOOKS LAST CHANCE FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY Great Gardens of the Western World, by Peter Today is the final day to purchase tickets Coats; published 1968 by The Hamlyn Publishing for the annual Christmas party being held this Group, Ltde, England. Available in the LASCA year at the "Tikis" in Monterey Park : Library. ber 20, 7200 pm to 1°00 on, Tickets ere -ayaii- able Aorn social committee members: $5,00 each for Arboretum staff, $6.50 for Descanso and South Coast.
From Peterhof to Alhambra, this new acquis- ition in the LASCA Library covers thirty-six of the world's most famous formal gardens in 288 pages of text, photographs and garden plans.
Providing not only graphic information about CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT S81
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the gardens, the author also indulges in history of many, as in describing Chatsworth, Derbyshire, England: "The shade of Mary Queen of Scots pervades the park, for she was impris- oned in a house on the same sight. The fina tragedy happened at Fotheringhay, eighty miles away, but legends of her baleful beauty linger."
The Pasadena Audubon Society has announced that the 1969 Christmas bird count will be helc on Monday, December 29. The count, which will be published in Rikanpee PiGid Motes, . os the most important of the year, providing informat- ion for birdwatchers and ornithologists around the world. As before, the count covers ail 50 states and Canada. The Pasadena area count covers a 15 mile radius circle, within which lie the Ar’ boretum, Deseanso Gardens 5 Met urdy Nature Center, Legg Lake and the Southern Calif ornia Audubon Center.
Dealing primarily with formal gardens, their elegantly manicured plantings, fountains an statuary, the book includes ohly four American gardens, notably the Huntington Botanical Gar- dens.
Assistance is needed in making the count, and volunteers should contact Bob Copper at the Arboretum or at 798-8611. <A $1.00 fee is requ=
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ired to help cover publication costs.
With its beautiful plates and well-researched information, Great Gardens of the Western World deserves at least a short inspection in the library.
ARBORETUM VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE PROGRAM
Graduation day for volunteer trainees at the Arboretum arrived Monday, December 1, when Glenn Hiatt handed out certificates of accomp-
ishment to 29 volunteers who have committed themselves to giving one morning a week to ser- TLCS 1h Ve Tela Trip proeram.
BIRD NOTES:
Certainly the best time of year for birds, fall at the Arboretum always provides sur— prises in the form of rare birds. — Riel, two rarities from last year chose rake return visit. The Harris’ Sparrow ne Wreee throated Sparrow, Ga eastern species, can be found near "birdwatchers’ pond" between the Queen Anne. and the Coach Barn. Also seen in the area are two unusual woodpeckers, a Yellow- shafted Flicker, rare at any time of year, and a Lewis’ Woodpecker, an unusual visitor at this time of year A variety of hawks has also observed, including Red-tailed, Red-shoulderad, and a Pigeon Hawk (Merlin), It has been theor-
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The certificates are the culmination of an intensive field trip guide training course that involved eight three-hour sessions in the class- room and the field, working with special ed- ucation consultants, staff members, and child- ren from area schools
The volunteers will complement Arboretum
Siar euides in giving field trips to chiidren ized that the Arboretum will have more hawks primarily of grades 3 to 6 in plant science, now that the freeway has taken their former nature and conservation, and early California hunting grounds. These new species will join
history. New volunteers will not only expand but also improve the field trips by allowing each class to be divided into two groups.
Los Angeles State and County Arboretum
Arcadia
Descanso Gardens
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the Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks that seem to be resident on the grounds in controlling the
supply of rodents and insects: wy “Bob Copper
South Coast Botanic Garden
Malne Vardac Maninecisla
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS FROM THE C.A-f.
Aside from the large selection of gifts and books, the following three books well suited for Christmas gifts.
Flower Arranging by Tat, a Sunset Garden Book ($1.95), is an interesting and inclusive euide for beginners in flower arranging. The author sets the stage with general information on plants and materials used in arrangements. Then more specific aspects are discussed, des- cribing different forms and color schemes and how to use them to advantage. A particularly interesting section, "A Classic Beginning," discusses "sho-ka", the classic form of Japan- ese flower arranging, and gives the reader a good understanding of this ancient form as a basis from which to begin.
The book is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams that are helpful in clarifying instructions and in visualizing the end product.
Your Friend the Tree and Your Friend the Insect (Florence M. White, illustrated by Alan -E. Cobers Alfred A. Knopf, New York, $3.50 belong to a rather small group of books that hold interest and enjoyment for adults as well as children. Written in a style that is simple and straight-forward, the books are illustrated by delicate sketches of trees and insects. The simple poetry in which they are written contains practical, unusual and interesting information about these two groups of living things we encounter daily.
STAFF PARTY FOR DR. STEWART
The staff party for Dr. Stewart will be held Friday December 12 in thw Arboretum lecture hall from 2 to 4 pm. All staff are invited, and a ¢1,00 donation to the Social Committee is re- quested.
ARBORETUM FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The 1970 flower show schedule for the Arbor- etum has been announced. Copies will shortly be available at the Gatehouse.
March 7, 8 Temple City Camellia Society Show March 13-15 Southland Orchid Show
March 23, 29 Aril Show
April 18, 19 Iris Show
April 25, 26 Amaryllis Show
May 9, 10 Geranium Show
May 17 Epiphyllum Show
Santa Anita Bonsai Show
Bromeliad Show
June 20, 21 Gladiolus Show
July 3-5 Cactus & Succulent Show
July 11, 12 Begonia Show, San Gabriel Branch
seem especially
EVENTS & EXHIBITS
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ARBORETUM - Display of 20th Century Botanical Art & Tllustration from Hunt Bot- anical Library. Through Dec. 1.
SOUTH COAST = Christmas Decorations for the Home, Thurs. through Sunday. - ee January 5 - Exhibit of Children’s Art Work from the L.A.
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County Probation Department.
DESCANSO
ARBORETUM TO GROW ALFALFA
A winter crop of alfalfa will be grown on the unplanted hillock north of the Annual - Perennial Garden to feed hungry waterfowl dur- ing the lean winter months. Initiated oy Ger- trude Woods, the planting program will consist of young volunteers broadcasting seed provided by Francis Ching. The crop of alfaifa will provide food needed during the winter months, when the waterfowl population is greatest ana food scarcest.
WHAT?S A KICSK?
A kiosk is a small many sided pavilion, acc=- ording to Webster. in the Arbo retum’s casSé, 1% is a six-sided sign, with individual glass cab- inets on each side. According to Don Dimond, the kiosk "provides much-needed sign space ana represents a big step forward in our aim of de- veloping attractive, effective signs at each of our facilities. The panels will be used to give snformation concerning the Arboretum Foun-
dation, the Arboretum, Descanso, South Coast, and selected non-departmental events of general public interest." Aside ee hae an attracte- ive way to display signs, the kiosk will inate the clutter of stems in the emtrar
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The examination for As-Needed Tour Guice is being given Monday through Friday at the Hall of Administration at 8:00 am and 12830 pm. Current openings are at the Arboretum and at Descanso Gardens.
The staff wis
hes Diana Rodriguez a speedy
recovery. We et ees to TLL aL those pur= chase orders! Diana had an appendec — and will return to work in a few weeks. An her
absence, Charleen Bastion has been rere
purchase orders.
DELASCAN
Contributions to the Delascan may be to Bob Copper at the Arboretum.
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