Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1926, Page 17

«ingten and hoped tl which are not s = o 15 REAL ESTATE. Gardening in Washington AND ITS ENVIRONS CHE FOREWORD ' The Evenin a regular weekly feature ing in Washi This is offered to the public of V icinity with the idea tha kers a n star today i on and Tts Star, will readers of The and others tion and information Through the Club t there will be co-operation amon i that many sn at pres tions 3 lead to arge centr: nd to club cor a naugurates n “Garden- Environs.” h- all home derive in on garden- | otes ¥t eveloped the exist mall groups is munities | S snt represented ntually th bibiting the products of gard grounds. For ' Washin itu defi emphasi by various phases of vegetable, fluwerand | frult gandening and the carve of ordi-| % he the present, “Gar « There wi! on of Nowed itten wil on imformative articles will be practices, d the home wss will be la wost accepted nts, but i me words peculiar | \. th plained whenever possible example, peonies a when th Turther u int on devoted to notices of the variou: ar about frems a pertinent 21 letter from the G: is obvious that this \t print all informati & ut the most timel yut using the entire t least once ea llowed by many ch seen ants when they ¢ - to ¢ atten although many e planted in the re will be described in when they will be treated in flower, althoug} ed in the late Sprin; Hints for planti its efforts between th - plot of ground, ished one by the in this department w dening in rder 0w 1 be very n in- more th will me given con fertility, | growing of id on the i common botanic: ed, as this plants and ill be ex deparment | v on ga ¥ occasion edition of ch Spring. gardening ms feasible ot 'p: come m tion. For bulbs and Fall, their April and flower. the Fall h they . Wat ng e small-lot , although ere will be much in common. A n part of the departme: and_horiticultural elu Washingt s meetings, exhibi garden affairs. nt will be gar- and such bs in i s and other Organiza- ons which have not received a for- rden Editor of ar should communicate imme- with him so that they may be sted for further personal onty The Garden Editor will welcome formation concerning any home gar- dener who has had particular success the growing of any particular kind flower, selected the: for the benefit of all other motices will aiso be apureciated on the 1n Exsrint Crapevincs s to chiain & B 230800se8sessessessesessessssssssssesssssssssssssessessssssssssssssssssssssssssississssssssssssssss Making Home Ownership Possible —through the building of Homes of convenient size—in desirable loeations * > > *® b od D od Do d Pod *o b od > >0 * *0 >0 > >0 b od > b od > & 9. 333333888 54 $3333338888888888888888888388888 BISSSSSSELLLLLLLLLL8888008088888888888888 $33338888828888828888848 and abou vegetable, fruit to in notes columns Washington. I also be app; be presented or shrub, in Advance d on the a; | ou: | which the vine notes. | ppor- | ER J. HUNN, Garden Editor, The Star. | blooming of choice or rare plants in | the vicinity of Washington. | Mail your communications to the Garden " Editor, care The Evening Star. Please mall these notes so that they may reach The Star early in the | week, so that the data can be com- | piled for the Saturday issue. | Many suggestions will be given the ! reader’ on the growing of plants and | the beautification of his propetty in form which could hardly be dupli- | | cated in any single volume on gar- dening. It is suggested that the | reader save clippings of those articles which are of special interest, for it ! is doubtful if there can be a duplica- tion of subject matter. Thus, at 11 expense, the reader of The Star may build up his garden lore to his own benefit and fo the betterment of 1 Washington. every | The best time to prune grapevines s in February. although the job may | be done any time from November to | March. Because of the manner of | their growth, grapevines need much ore severe pruning than fruit trees bushes. Large bunches of fine apes can_ be obtained only by re- moving a large part of the previous season’s growth. The best rule to follow is to prune ight-growing vines most severely, moderate-growers moderately, and to leave the most wood on rank-growers. Use for pruning a heavy, sharp. knife or a pair of pruning shears. apes are produced on the new wood of the current season’s growth. This growth starts from buds pro. duced on the wood formed the previ- vear. It is, therefore, desirable to so train ea the vine will assume the best pos tion to produce a crop of fruit, or to cover a trellis if shade or a screen of foliage is the chief object in view. The buds start branches from 2 to 15 feet long setting thereon from 1 to 3 or 4 bunches of grapes. Obviously, not al the buds made last year can produce grapes and ripen them properly therefore the object. sought in prun. ing is to reduce the vine to as many buds as will be able to produce a maximum number of choice bunches can carry to maturis Nearly all systems of pruning a Based on the long-arm, or the spur. In the long-arm system icave from 2 to § canes of last season’s growth, selecting those of mature, well- ripened wood nearest the main trunk or cane. Cut off the vine just beyond and close to, the last cane selected then cut off each cane beyond about the tenth bud. This leaves 20 to 60 buds to each vine. Moderate-grow- ing varieties, like Concord, Catawba and Niagara, can safely carry 40 to 50 buds; light growers, like Delaware, to 30. In the spur system the old arms or canes are left, and last year's growth s cut off just bevond the first or second bud. About the same num- ber of buds are kept as just men- tioned or covering arbors or quickly and effectively, the long-arm system is used in the beginning, and after the grapevines have grown to the desired height the spur system may be followed. If the chief object is to obtain a ch year's growth that | into growth, and | | screens THE EVENING screen to cover a Summer house or other object, much less pruning should be done than where they are grown for their fruit primarily. But if strong-growing vines are planted, one tmay cover a large area and at the same time obtain an abundance of delicious grapes. Remove the prunings carefully, o as not to break the canes or buds which are left. Tie the canes loosely to the wire or trellis with strong, soft cord, leaving some space for expan- ston 'of the cane. A little Summer pruning may be desirable, but especially is it neces- sary to remove the small and irregu- lar clusters. Mature vines can sel- | dom ripen more than 100 clusters; | half this number may produce as | many pounds of fruit of larger size and better quality TAKOMA HORTICULTURAL CLUB TIMELY HINT: February is the month for pruning fruit trees and grapes. Spare time might well be spent in sharpening and painting garden tools, seeing that all arc in order for the season's work. The lawn mower should also be overhauled, sharpening the knives und oiling and greasing the gears. What about some garden furniture for the lawn—an arbor, a sun dial or a bench? Remove the old wood from the climbing roses if it was neglected last vear, for it should have been done as Soon’ as the plants finished flowering. 1t is now time to bring branches of such plants as the golden bell and the pussy willow into the house These branches are placed in water derately cool and sunny room tly forced to develop the flow- Snowdrops are showing their droop- ing white blossoms. Watch for a coming article on the | lesser-known bulbs. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, SATURDAY, FEBRU ARY 13, 1926. REAT ESTATE. s 17 indoors in bowls of pebbles and water or in soil, are not hardy in this cli- mate. It does not pay to save these bulbs for planting outdoors, for they are normally a failure. Being cheap, these bulbs are best thrown away as soon as the flowers have withered. In the pruning of the shrubbery this Spring, remember that you wiil not have e profusion of flowers on those which bloom in the early Spring if you use the pruning shears on them. Pruning removes the flowering branches. Ses the coming article on the care of shrubbery in the Spring. Look after the “black-knot” disease of plum trees, for it is now evident by the swelling on the branches. It is an internal trouble and cannot be controlled with sprays. The best plan is to cut and burn the affected parts, removing the limb from below the swelling. It is now a good time for the burn- ing of rubblsh and of tree and vine trimmings. Be sure to select an open spot, away from trees, and do not endanger your nelghbors’ property. Do not burn a single leaf. It is a criminal waste of a cheap fertllizer material. Top-working or grafting fruit trees should take place just before the buds swell Cut the cions while the weather is cold and bury them in sand in a cool cellar. The clons should come from bearing branches, and most important, from prolific, high-quality trees. Finish _pruning before the sap starts. This applies to both fruit and shade trees. It is a common practice to start many of the slow-germinating seeds indoors unless the plants can be bought. A good rule is to sow the seed indoors about four weeks be fore the time when it is probably safe to sow the same seeds outdoors. CLUB NOTE ! The Takoma Park Horticultural The paper white narcissus and the rest of that group, which are grown' Homes That Stand adva merel \dmiring gest-—TODAY! ges lomes that were planned come. Rodman St. to property. Legation St. to property. 35th 925 15th St. N.W. —buyable at a price that lifts the burden of rent. Meeting a demand—that’s what we've done in these Club will hold its annual pruning dem- onstration on the grounds of Mr. Out as Exceptional Adequately to describe the couveniences and residential of these exceptionally desirable homes would be o take the edge off your enjoyment of seeing, judging. then buying for yvourselves. SEE THEM—we sug Where Dignity Meets Comfort right, to begin with, and then finished—down to the last detail—with a care for permanency of construction that will recommend them for many years to 3100 Rodman Street TO INSPECT Motor out Conn. Ave. to Rodman St., thence one block west 4103 Legation Street TO INSPECT Motor out Conn. Ave. to Legation St. thence two blocks west on 3519 35th Street N.W. TO INSPECT Motor out Conn. Ave. to Porter St., thence west on Porter St. to st. “OPEN DAILY FOR INSPECTION” .H.SMALL & CO. Realtors—Builders Main 6861 333 * > 8 # $333833383833388 3 KITE DEVELOPMENTS 338383338 Take 15th and walk. | City View | Heights Bladensburg Boulevard at L St. N.E. The coziest Homes of at- tractive construction; of new plan that provides rooms of exceptional size and equipped for complete family comfort. Hardwood floors — tiled bath, and economical heating plant; wide front porch, and prettily planted terrace. 35,375 35,675 5,975 Small Cash Payment And Attractive Terms H 6t. cars to 15th and H strests’ N.E.—change to Bladensburx bue—or, it's only a couple of blocks to like the room kitchen; Department—to and _ 22nd a pleasan : or phone day him, appointment. Quincy Terrace 22nd and Quincy Streets Northeast Bungalows and Cottages— wholly detached—with deep lots and wide porches. You'll living room, dining room or Pullman alcove mous bedrooms, a beauty of a tiled bath; most complete hardwood floors; economical heating plant. *5,950 *6,650 Small Cash Payment And Easy Monthly Terms Take G street cars—leaving Treasury t walk north to —an incy Te: Our Mr. Hamilton the Sample Home—every arrangement— two enor- room floors; Island Avenus NOR' E.&STalnd uincy Street Take G rrace dlim. will ‘b o e Sun- me Cleveland 1490, for Turning Monroe Bungalows 3122-3146 Menroe St. A new type oi Bungalow— that has abundance of room —all on one floor, making housekeeping easy. The living room and dining paneled partitions, with built- in bookcases; the bedrooms are of unusual size; the bath handsomely tiled; hardwood prettily planted lawns. Price *6,650 Small Cash Payment And Less Than Rent Monthly Ave, then a short 'Il:( to the toring. . come ‘ou Sning nto g‘mts(‘md ‘Rosd—leading {6 the Bungalows at Monroe St. Northeast are separated by artistic fixtures—and St. cars at Treasury to Rhode ‘and_Monroe St. $333383383882383288238888 8338338238388838888 $38333338383838388388383: hi. It Rhode Tsland Ave.. These Homes are open for inspection every day and evening—including Sunday‘ l! 333838333388 3 1415 K Street Built, Owned and For Sale By Harry A. Kite Incorporated. Member Washington Real Estate Board Main 4846 $3333838383838838388 134332325 433434338272322222222083082 2342482 8222IRITITL2ILLBLIIIE29 0980082022224 wRTEIIEII R EH A LaPelle, 7419 Blaif road northwest, at 10 a.m. February All types of plants will be treated—fruit trees. small bush fruits, grapes, roses and shrubbery. The theory and practice of pruning will be explained and illus trated by . C. Powell, assisted by Dr. Shoemaker and C. C. Carroll. Those interested in pruning are in vited to join the club members on Washington's birthday The Georgetown Garden Club is composed of a group of ladies in that locality. They meet the second and fourth™ Fridays of each month at th homes of various members. Ther are 50 active members and 5 asso- ciates, under the leadership of Miss Emily N with Mrs Bradiey as sec . The ¢ en a talk on " vesterday 2 L. Mulford, horticulturist of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. . The Hyattsville Horticulty has a membership by communities. Its aim to develop an interest in the b cation of home grounds and the ing of a variety of vegetable: suited to the season. Its flow have been well at- ve developed a whole specially in the produc peonies, chrysanthe- rases. The president nd the sccretary. dna M. Reinohl of gs are held the been utlfi- al N of dahlias irises and D. Jarreil treasurer fs Miss of different members. 1 attention will be given to growing this vear by the Falls Woman's_Club. The presi dent is Mrs. J. F thune, while the corresponding secretary is Mrs. S. S Cline. The club 7e’ll Make New SCREENS —to fit any window or door. Call us up for estimates. Window Shades and Screens 11th & H Sts. N.E. Lin. 879 Going to Build Your Home LUMBER We have everything needed in lumber for the construction of a house. FRANK LIBBEY & CO. Lumber gnd Mill Work. Main 1 6th wnd New York Avenue Michigan Park 12th and Michigan Ave. N.E. Brick homes built to last. Lots 32 ft. front. Four bedrooms. Dining and sleeping porches. Over 100 sold. Prices less than row houses. Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Dupont Circle Potomac 2200 7 Y 7 7/ 72 ARBITRATION PRINCIPLE {Wm’@mmmm FAVORED BY REALTORS! UL Directors Would Have Busine\,s:% Disputes Settled by Neu- tral Boards. A New Service for Real Estate Brokers, Insurance Agents, Etc. Furnished desk space with telephone service and the following attractive features as low as $15 per month. Commercial arbitration—the sett ment of business disputes by form agreement to submit matters to neutral arbitration committee or board | % instead of taking them before heen appr ational e of plat and assessment hooks. ephone numbers on your stationer tel e messages taken by experi ed_operators. Your callers courteously received Listing on our building directory Use of our dress. Light, heat and janitor service. Your hoar press with State and nationa the framing of permissive ar as the laws relate to real | s, r estate matter The low rental rates and excellent location of this build- ing make this well worth your immediate investigation. 410 BOND BUILDING day afternoon of cach month at the | homes of different members. Dr. David « of the CUnited Agriculture, monthly m Horticultural Socie day evening. He delivered {trated lecture on “The Pr Bulb Cultu oS 8 S W e 3 ST Lorticulturist | Department of | » speaker i the American held 1 3 This Exceptional Offering Home and con only a i s 1613 Varnum St NW Open Sunday from 11 AM. to 5§ P.M. so that you may appreciate its beauty and charm L& BreuninGER & Soxs Builders and Realtors Exclusive Agents 706 Colorado Bldg. Deal With a Realtor” 'ACROSS THE STREET From the estate shown above are a few of our Woodley Park Homes. Set among terraced lawns, these houses reflect in every way the exclusive character and atmosphere of their surrounding: The interior decorative treatment of the seven rooms is subject to the wishes of the purchaser. Such features as built-in shower and lavatory adjoining the garage in the basement, in addition to the two baths up- stairs, the hot-water storage system. and other conveniences. are present, as is to be expected in homes of this class. Drive over this section carefully: St. Albans (the National Cathedral), through the famous English Village; skirt beautiful estates, or the winding roads of Rock Creek Park and the imposing approach of Wardman Park hotel; these are on all sides of our Woodley Park Homes. From 2917 Cathe (Open Then call at the Exhibit House, dral avenue, and inspect it thoroughly. Sundays and daily. ) Price, $17,500 $2,500 Cash and $125 Monthly WARDMAN 1430 K St. N.W. Main 3830 “Deal With a Realtor” % 7 7, 2 22