Show utah garden clubs and the 1947 7 Iten centennial tennial by W HI keller heller president i utah associated garden clubs there is no attempt here at comparative para tive values so far as organizations are concerned but to doubt the part the utah associated garden clubs play in any campagna for home and state beautification would seem to be turning away from the natural order of things for gardeners and the activities of the flower garden clubs represent the sum total of endeavors that have for their purposes ur poses these verv things though their heir work is more closely related to the he home garden the combined ef orts forts of our various organizations have lave brought about many civic civic projects ts that fit into the general landscape and of our state the first attempts at organization of garden clubs took place in in the he early twenties with the purpose pose of meetings for the exchange of ideas and cooperative effort in all aspects of flower growing and home ionic improvements from this beginning eg inning has come many activities and accomplishments that have aided materially in putting utah in its proper place as a beautification conscious state though we are situated in the so called arid region of the great west local garden clubs soon found that home beautification without corresponding municipal landscape improvements made for ill fitting scenes in the quality of pleasurable harmony and that one without the other is a contradiction therefore our state organization and local clubs have from almost the beginning consistently and without fanfare or flourish advocated these very things most populated sections of our state are situated with back grounds of natu natures ies exquisite mountainous beauty rendering it much less difficult to carry out pleasing landscape effects than areas not so favored therefore the campaign of the centenial commission to beautify our state is a challenge to every citizen and home owner to maintain his neighborhood community and state pride by contribution to this effort moreover it is not difficult or expensive measured by the standards to which we are accustomed cus tomed A humble home in model surroundings roun dings with a little dress d ress up by paint and simple planting g may be far more attractive than a mansion burdened with the dress and paint of a clown or parade this is not in depreciation of our fine residential districts of which we are duly proud but rather to emphasize the point that community and cultural pride are not confined to these favored localities alone and that no matter where a living abode may be there are always ways to be found to fix up and improve surroundings the utah associated garden clubs are urging the beautification of all homes the landscaping of civic centers and public buildings and has for the central theme of 1946 10 10 17 47 beautify for the centennial which has also been in many of the club programs since long before the war the centennial beautification division has hag much valuable information compiled in tabulated tabulate form 0 I a and r d otherwise thit this is for use e ra of 1 local 0 leal committees but you may communicate muni cate with them direct if you so desire if you have problems involving ving planting projects thes the will be glad to render assistance the query may present itself to the minds of many what shall 1 I plant plant for the centennial to make a showing bowing first it is suggested that you consult your local committee and second if this is not convenient and you are going on your own a little reflection and judgment will do much for the average iril individual where personal effort is employed in isolated sections it would be the part of wisdom to not attempt to be too colorful just to attract attention for the 1917 I 1 17 event alone the program comprehends more our km years advance was not accomplished by anything done in one year make your improvements and plantings more lasting the lowly hollyhock has its place in the scheme of things an acre of them would probably attract doubtful attention but the planting of a few dozen rose bushes besides entailing far less expense and effort would be something of beauty for many years to come if you are in doubt plant roses shrubs lawn annuals etc and if in doubt where when and how to plant them get in touch with any of those referred to above and the committee will nill see that you get proper information continued on page 4 |