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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community 20 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2000 X Fair i Continued from Page S -i in good shape and fine behavior, ;v4i i fkX-- x V: : f a 'f i uJ 1 A x fvf X T V- - V & Ask A walked up and down Main Street. The Reeses corn entry was well done, as well as the lS 4 rv vx t I yarriwi'tti ., r A h Croft float, which mixed beautiful flowers and beautiful children. Some fine exibits were displayed in the Valley gjm and continuous entertainment by royalty and other performers kept the audience in their seats for some time. The baby show was a hit. A little girl with watermelon hat and bib, and a little boy in tan bibs and matching hat were a few of the entrees. The final judges choices were Easton James Bonham, Chevy Mitchell Spencer and Eli Esplin. It was a boys day at the baby show. However the little girls were adorthey pupate and eventually able in a variety of colors, hats emerge as wonderful butterflies. and bows. Its always a pleasure Most butterflies like bloom- to watch a baby show. Everyone ing perennials, which are always goes away a winner. They are all a nice addition to any landscape, so very cute. Goodspeed suggests. A few of e add color and beauty to the 1 my favorite butterfly-attractin- g include on create their liatris, aster, own, then perennials coreopsis, scabiosa, sedum, joe-py- e even more splendor in the gar- weed and blanket flower. A den by inviting the marvelous couple of shrubs such as butter- butterfly. There are a number of but- fly bushes (appropriately also nice and are terflies named) lilacs, roaming the Intermoun- additions to a butterfly garden. tain area, Goodspeed says. The If there is room, throw in a hon- - most common include the eysuckle vine. These plants all mourning cloak, clouded sulfur, These little cuties were the winners in the Baby Contest at the Kane County Fair this past weekend. The judges picks were Easton James Bonham, Chevy Mitchell Spencer and Eh Esphn Photo by Myrna Cox . Luring butterflies to your garden While those giant plastic butterflies people stick on their houses are nifty, real butterflies are even better additions to your landscape. Butterflies can be lured into the garden by incorporating plants they prefer into the landscape, says Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. Butterflies are attracted to plants either for their nectar, or as a host plant where they can lay their eggs and the larvae can feed later. Once the larvae eat their fill and-scap- Rena Tait was the Grand Marshal for the Kane County Fair Parade. Photo by Myma Cox. silver spotted skipper, red ad- miral, swallowtail, gray hair- streak, spring azure, painted lady and the famous monarch, Most of them just flutter through the yard, but many will stop and spend some time if there are plants they seek. Butterflies do not like strong winds because it is so difficult for them to fly and they get worn out, he says. If you live in a windy location, provide them with some form of protection such as a wall or tall hedge. A few of these charming insects also need a place to drink, he adds. They seem to like mud puddles best. If you have a child, or two, mud puddles are probably already a part of the back-yardr Tirca Auto & Light Truck but, if they arent, create Knmwmm ftweeastae Uuvi HERCULES Huge Selection! Great Prices! ifa one with a small saucer or bowl. The one problem with butterflies is their immature or larval stage, he says. The larval stage, or caterpillar, is typically the insect most gardeners try to keep out of the garden. Thsy usually have a voracious appetite and devour plants like they were lunch, which they are. So, in order to develop a butterfly garden, some plants may need to be sacrificed. Enjoying the charm of these lavely critters helps ease the pain of watching their teenage larvae eat a few of your flowers and plants. Besides, its a great way to get the children odt into the garden, even if it is just to watch the insects. mm t AiMiy rntm WE AT KAN AB TIRE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU WITH THESE SPECIAL OFFERS I $5.00 OFF YOUR NEXT OIL CHANGE & FILTER 4-TI- RE Price includes oil disposal fee, up to 5 qts. of oil and chassis lubrication (if applicable) CLIP ROTATION & COMPLETE TIRE INSPECTION j CtIIS Al ! AND BRING IT IN TO KANAB TIRE 265 East 300 South Kanab LV Interesting fceto HagltaiiTiirG' 644-255- 7 mmtrnmftmmmm m nmsumr' Credit terms made available by Credit National Association No payment for 90 days on qualifying purchases No Interest (tee on qualifying purchases if paid m full withm 90 days. Fixed rate (21 84 APR), variable rate (19 55 APR as ot January 1. 1996) APR may vary . Featuring SHOCtw A STRUTS I J 1. Most cows give more milk when they listen to music. 2, Kemo Sabe means soggy shrub in Navajo. . 3. Most lipstick contains fish scales, 4, Donald Duck comics were barred from Finland because ha drrrnt wear pants. |