Friday, October 11, 1963 THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Page Three I Buds AND Blossoms Br MAMIE MILLER When you’ve come to understand him And the burdens that he bears, When you’ve learned the fight he’s making And the troubles In his wav. Then you find that he Is dif ferent Than you thought him yester day. And may sneer at him the while. “The Lord Is my light and my salvation; whom shall I dear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?’’—Psalm 27:1. To plant bulbs In the Fall will give you a beautiful garden each month in the year. January will produce snow- drips, and February will give you the beautiful winter Aconite. These are a yellow cup, edged with green leaves. March Is filled with Glory of the Snow. April is awake with Anemone. In May we can enjoy the many species of tulips. Plan to plant plenty of these. In June you can enjoy Allium Noly—a member of the onion family. In July, we have the many species of lilies. In August we have the Amaryllis’ cousin, Lycoris, which Is a bell-llke flower sometimes called the magic lily. In September look under the trees for Sterubergla Lutrea. These come up as the days grow shorter. Calchicum speclosum is the best of the Autumn cro cuses. The Narcissus blooms at Thanksgiving, and the “little” crocus is coming out at Christmas. Many other bulbs are bloom ing during the entire year, but these are dependable each month. To be effective, all small SAVE ONE WEEK ONLY $- 1.48 A FULL LB. REG. $1.98 Barton's Famous Almond Kisses. Made with creamy chocolate caramel, and crunchy toasted almonds! A whole pound in a festive canister (almost a gift at $1.48). Stock up-theystay fresh. And save 50* on each pound—'til October 19th only. mm NEW YORK . LUGANO, SWITZERUNO Central News bulbs should be planted In clumps of a dozen. Such bulbs should be set two Inches apart. Extra large bulbs should be planted at least three Inches apart, with as many as three in a spot. You find his faults are trivial And there’s not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at When you only knew his name. You are quick to see the blemish In the distant neighbor’s style. You can point to all his errors And your prejudices fatten And your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures Of the man you do not know. But when drawn a little closer. And your hands and shoulders touch. You find the traits you hated Really don’t amount to much. You begin to find the texture Of the splendid side of hlmf" You begin to understand him. And you cease to scoff and sneer. For with understanding always Prejudices disappear. (Continued on Page 5) When you get to know a fellow. Know his every mood and whim. 'MmL and Cat' at DIXON'S SODA SHOP and LUNCHEONETTE Elks Tampla Comar This week, for our Buds and Blossoms poem, we chose “When You Get To Know A Fellow” by Edgar A. Guest. When you get to know a fellow. Know his joys and cares. Generator-Starter and Regulator Rebuilding and Repairs Exide Batteries SANDLIN BATTERY & VULCANIZING CO. 125 Craven Stmt FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION • INSURED SAVINGS • • HOME LOANS • 417 Broad Street Phone ME 7-3721 New Bern, N. C. FAMOUS-NAME WATCH SALE! MANY DIFFERENT STYLES! 17- 21- AND 25-JEWEL MOVEMENTS 205 Middle St. Headquarters for America’s Most Beautiful Greeting Cards 29 75 • for men, ladies, students * original factory guarantee included with every wotch See 14 kt. gold cases, gold-filled cases, stainless steel waterproofs, others with diamond trims. Automatic, wrist alarms, nurses' styles. Dressy bracelet watches, expansion bands, leather straps. Stun ning selection — watches for every oc casion, every need. Many shock- protected, others with unbreakable main springs. This is the watch event you’ve always hoped for; better get here early! plus io% fed. tax DIAMOND JUBILEE celebrating 75 years of service! k . .

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