Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 2 or too little water, they may begin to turn red as early as August. We don’t have to wonder too much about the source of the stress this year, since the drought and hot weather caused many trees to suffer from the lack of water. These trees can tolerate growing in swampy sites as well as roadsides and hillsides, and in swampy locations the lack of oxygen in the soil may be the cause of premature foliage color and leaf drop. Prankers Pond, Breakheart Reservation and the sections of Lynn Woods that are in Saugus are good places to see red maples turning color. In woodland situations, the leaves may turn solid red, red and yellow, or solid yellow, but varieties that are sold by nurseries are always selected to give a good red fall foliage display. river birch is more likely to be near the shoreline of the ponds or planted in gardens. Elms are no longer as abundant along our streets as they once were, but they can still be found in the woods. A lovely disease-resistant elm was planted near the Saugus Ironworks’ blacksmith shop in 2015 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the incorporation as a town – it has grown quite a bit in the five years it has been there, and while its leaves are still green at the moment they will likely be in full golden color before the end of the month. Also lemony yellow in fall are the thornless honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) planted along Central Street in Saugus Center, near the Veterans School and in several parking lots on Route 1, including Barnes & Noble. Those in Saugus Center are still mostly green while those near Veterans School on Hurd Avenue are displaying quite a bit of yellow. These trees have tiny oval leaflets, which blow away quickly once they are off the tree. Another tree to SASSAFRAS ON VINEGAR HILL: The leaves on this plant can come in a variety of shapes on the same branch: oval, sometimes three lobes and sometimes even shaped like mittens. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) has leaves that are usually yellow in shady areas but can be orange and even brick red in sunny locations. There are quite a few of these trees near the entrance to the Pirate’s Glen Cave trail and the Vinegar Hill trail in Lynnhurst. If you look at the sassafras leaves, you can see that some are oval, some have three lobes as in the photo, and some are even shaped like mittens! This native tree is one of the few species that can have so much variety all on the same branch. Paper birch (Betula papyrifera), river birch (Betula nigra) and American elm (Ulmus americana) will have beautiful yellow leaves and can all be found around town. Breakheart has some spectacular paper birches along the paved roadways, while the keep an eye on near the Veterans School front door is the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) with its fan-shaped foliage. Two rows of these trees line the front walk, and they have begun turning a beautiful shade of gold. Once these leaves decide to drop, they will likely do so within a day of each other, rather than defoliating gradually as many other tree species do. One day the trees will be all gold, and the next they will have bare branches but a carpet of gold underneath! Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design and plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town, since so many people have taken to walking the streets in their neighborhoods as a way to get some exercise and get out of the house!” This week on Saugus TV Sunday, October 11 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, October 12 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Cliftondale Church Service from October 4. Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – Historical Society Meeting from September 30. Thursday, October 15 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Health Meeting from October 5. Friday, October 16 at 9 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Friday Night Frights” (scary movies). Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22 (Public, Governmental and Educational). For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may change without notice*** OBITUARIES Rose Saulenas Age 95, of Saugus, died peacefully at home after a brief illness. She outlived her five siblings, as well as her husband, Vit; her son, James; and her sonin-law, Kevin Knox. She is survived by her children, Marty, Sharon, and Steven; and her daughter-in-law, Tonya Jarvis. A 1942 graduate of Saugus High, she worked for the Navy in D.C. during the war before marrying her high-school sweetheart, Vit Saulenas, a Marine veteran. She devoted herself to raising her children and caring for an extended family of relatives and friends. Any kid who needed a place to stay was welcomed in the Saulenas household. A devoted fan of Tom Brady and the Patriots, she never missed a game. She stayed active until the end. In the year before her death she was still driving herself, grocery shopping, and meeting friends. Rose will be remembered by family and friends as a vivacious, loving person whose zest for life inspired everyone around her. The years did not dim her beauty, outer or inner. She grew older, but she never got old. Celebration of life planned for early 2021. Antoinette “Ann” Sarafina (Rossi) Short Age 80, of Newburyport, former longtime Saugus resident, died Wednesday evening, October 1, 2020, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the beloved wife of fifty-three years to John J. “Jack” Short, who passed in 2010. Born in Boston on July 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Rossi and Mary (Fontana) Bertucci and was a graduate of Medford High School. For many years, Ann worked at Digital Equipment Corporation as a data analyst. She had a passion for working with children and spent many years working as a teacher’s aide at the Ballard School in Saugus. Ann also served as a volunteer tutor helping children learn to read using the phonics teaching methodology. And she was known as “Miss Ann” while volunteering at a child-care center in Chelsea. As a devoted wife and loving mother, Ann enjoyed raising her family, tending to their needs, and teaching her children important life lessons. As she became a grandmother and great-grandmother, she felt truly blessed to be an important part of their lives, and always looked forward to spending as much time with them as she could. Her great love of life and deep love of family will continue to be cherished by her two sons, John J. Short and his wife Ann of Newburyport, and Jeffrey A. Short of Newburyport; her five grandchildren, Jennifer Westgate and her husband Derek, Jeffrey A. Short, Jr., Molly Bridges and her husband Ian, Gary Short and his wife Krissia, and Gregory Short; her great-grandchildren, Cayleigh Adams, Michell Segura, Daniela Short, and another on the way, Jack; as well as extended family and dear friends. She will always hold a very special place in their hearts. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Antoinette Short to the Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950. Beverly A. (Stagno) Gorman Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, October 3. Beloved wife of John T. Gorman. Daughter of the late Domenic and Antoinette J. (Minichiello) Stagno. Sister of Gerald Stagno of Haverhill & Geraldine Stagno of CT. Loving aunt to Claire, Lauren, Peter, Erin, Caitlin & five great-nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Margaret’s Parish, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Raffaela “Raffie” Sujko Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Sujko. Devoted mother of Karen DiFava of Wilmington and the lake Mark, Stephen and Ann Sujko. Dear sister of Annette Caruccio of Chelsea, Emma Maffei of Weston, Christopher “Sonny” DiChiara of Arizona, Carol Aliberti of Saugus and the late Angelo “Holly” DiChiara, Nicholas DiChiara, Rose Brogna, Florence Constanzo and Millie Sousa. Cherished grandmother of John and Rachele DiFava and Stephen, Mark, Loren, Tara, Taylor and Nicolas. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Raffie’s life by gathering on Saturday, October 17 at St. Joseph–St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East Boston for an 11:00 A.M. Memorial Mass in celebration of Raffie’s life. All Services will be held in accordance with Phase 3 of the Commonwealth of MA COVID-19 reopening. Face coverings are required and social distancing is encouraged.
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