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‘February 10, a

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

some time. 7

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
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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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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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ARBORETUM WATERFOWL TO BE INNOCULATED

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
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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.

excellent

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

(GIFT SHOP CONTD. )

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.

ornately tile

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.

celebration of

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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bimonthly newsletter of the. county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens

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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December 1,

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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
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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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-Contributions to the Delascan may be
sent to Bob Copper at the Arboretum.

by

BULLO

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| 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

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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(CONT "D)

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

Palna Verdes Paninaiila

DELASCAN

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.

OTAPE

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

Ale: AT rt & (2.

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

Arcadia | La Canada | Palos Verdes Peninsula

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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the Ground", "LASCA Leaves", hand-carve
wooden animals from Kenya? These and much more
are on sale at the California Arboretum Found-
at10nm CLItL and Book Shop,

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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

DELASCAN

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.

DELASCAN

bimonthly newsletter of the county of los angeles department of arboreta and botanic gardens

prepared by the public information section

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

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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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