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July 15th, 2006

Letter-perfect roses

Standing next to a climbing rose in her garden one early spring day, Carolyn Parker had a sudden inspiration to clip a little bit of the blossom-covered vine and bend it into the shape of the letter “R,'’ for rose.


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July 15th, 2006

Beware backyard dangers

The back yard is the haven of summer. Carefree days of grilling, swimming, playing, gardening. What could go wrong? Plenty. Home is where the hurt is. Especially now.
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July 15th, 2006

From A to Z: 26 rose varieties

“A'’ is for a hardy white Rosa rugosa named “Alba.'’ “Z'’ is for a fragrant deep pink Bourbon rose named “Zéphirine Drouhin,'’ after the wife of a French horticulturist of the 1800s.


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July 15th, 2006

A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon

Looking for some fun close to home that won’t cost you a lot? Then head over to the Harris-Lass House Museum in Santa Clara on Friday. For a $15 donation, you’ll tour a 19th-century house, have a box lunch and get one antique appraisal.
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July 15th, 2006

MIDNIGHT and MOLLY

MIDNIGHT: I am a 5-year-old lap cat looking for a new home. I love to be held, and I have grown up with children and adults as well as other cats and dogs. I am declawed, so I would very much like to be an inside-only kitty. If these qualities sound good to you, come see me today! My ID number is 28790.


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