A new Japanese plant now does well in hot, humid East Texas
BY JOE DANIEL
      Plant breeders in Japan developed a plant they are marketing as SunPatiens. It is no less than spectacular. They took one of the world's most beautiful plants and changed it to where it will now grow well in the hottest most humid parts of Japan or East Texas. Not only were heat and humidity problems overcome, but also the inability to tolerate bright sunshine.
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Garden tour will benefit HOPE
      The Cherokee County Master Gardener Association will host its annual Garden Tour of Homes benefiting HOPE from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Jacksonville gardens on the tour include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Stone, 2629 E. Rusk; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haberle 1507 O¿'Keefe Road; Mr. and Mrs.
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