Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1926, Page 19

REAIL ESTATE. Gardening in Washington AND ITS ENVIRONS HUNN, Garden tor, The Star. may be given their Summer position ~CHESTER J. nuulm about time to be thinking SPRING BULBS | "m\u the canna_for outdoor planting The sber of late Winter | Some people believe that it is best to v\u\\mm,.. mnm pu e a fresh stock each year, for o enhance the| 'L IS often difficult to car i : Winter 1 the cellar. heguty dooryards. A few the (ImmN lawns an rders are dotted with but there should and which can le used ch one having one or two of the crown buds. These are planted s or pots and forced into sunny window that they are ready for about the middle of May. ple have noticed that some - succulent plants which have d with & mulch all Winter d with young plant lice. it buzs will, on the ap of warm weather, begin to sduce with great rapidity and in seldomfeet other plants. When first I, the plants should be treated o spray of nicotine sulphate Apply either treatment insects are completely ong Ivory soap sudes are no other remedy i squiils, glory ¢ and Winter aconite can b fiom fore sources, but quaranting regulation: now prevent wy of the Spring snowtake me of the minor bulbs. plants are the . attractive when russ, but doing bett planted along the edge of the horder. When once established, the tlower | %K spikes it se in sk id beauty. | GO I s, however, futlle tu vod results it the bulbs are thrust | licotine dust owld be |80 that ted coal [L10FC o when and many growers in- | S B00C nestle thelr, bulbs in a|"vailible. Pear Uligit is an internal diseass handful of sand. The soil should be | 8T FELE 8 A0 48 the Erowing fertile, but care should be Dhleh almost DEeVEn T e FE fen to ‘h varieties as the Bartlett in the use nothing but completely rotted mi shington. It also nure or compost « little bone meal. ik Top dressings of tl \terials may. e given in succeedin When planted in {0 are emoved in small | e jimie ¢ 3 {the blight first il umw"m od pearance in the is the brown placed and ace. | ing and wiltin the leaves e should 1'4L~- place roung tw later giving a er, spacing the bulbs one upy ¢ to the whole tree inches apart & ding 10 jimb and trunk canker 1d from two to three inches | fined by the sunken solid part [ ss with these | no method of ‘mitting them to | though it nd to die |by prunin s form the | should be cut away ed in the [while, in future planting: should choovse those va are most resistant to the SHoW expect 1 of bark on trees. There One essential to Dulbs rests upon p fully mature the foilage back natur The leav food materials which wre st new bulbs for the nest growth. No more fowers will out of a bulb than were laid up in | che blight. embrvo the previous When | The experienc ire planted : s Ls: “How s eldom says, “What is the price Lis are fully account of the su hulbs forming above the older bulbs, | 3t is 2 wise practice to lift and replint these bulbs at intervals of four or six | Mo d before the bulbs work thems- | origin in sround or into dense | 1o clmps. | acter. M; “There are many kinds of thess early | ington p &pring flowers. The crocus is the best known of these minor bulbs, attra tive. with funnel-shaped flowers of It does best in light Bulbs of nish-white 1ured. LIMITING THE SOIL l of our garden crops had their s which had a 1y of the soils around Wash ess an acid reaction. Tl neutralized in order that the gardener ich naturally grow vears an gelves out of the g lime char must 1 | tarmer ana profitable crops w tone country .ime has other important functions. Il improve the physical condition heavy, compacted soils. It ma | terially assists in breaking down the lumpy nature of heavy clay soils which especially prevalent in . | new residentinl sections wher or chionodoxa, ¢ 3 ubsoil has been expos rs, principally blue and white. | operations. The gardens v are both especially > rumbli effect of lime in pre nite, or eranth the seed bed for plants or alf-shaded place for i 1ercup-like flowe weet-scented spr amid sheathing le: nay secure ina ntity for yartly shaded p ature) hy yrincipally s Aquills, or bluebells, to all home gard wund limestone n burned lime. but is satis- tory. When the freshly-burned lime < applied it should be used at half the rate of the air-slaked lime or the ground limestone. wom o 10 pounds of the ground limestone and jreauie “par- ke the fullest use of ever: hade and a vich sofl. (. B—If ic wmatter which can be Fou contempiate ordering the [[on your Blace and o then! save these notes for future reference.) | green cover crops to be turned under into the Applications of lime l | will m: liy aa in making these TIMELY HINTS. organic foods availabl ant food ime may be Do not work the garden soil if it is 3 G0y mo wet that it will form a solid ball | | when a_hn 5 hands. Soil 4 when the pressed soll tends to fall to plecos again. rden peas are the ea which can be sown in the The first sowings should be ¢ smooth pea type of which the 18 the commonest variety FARM AND GARDEN. Our new llustrated cat- gzue of the best pl ‘Washington is likely to rot in the ground. | They are, however, less palatable and less sweet than the wrinkled varietie vhich are sown for the later plantin That asparagus bed can be given top-dressing of bone meal or a ready now read: mixed fertilizer early in the - Please send K < also for your hilled-up about the first of [ assist in the blanching of culent st The last of ch and the April are cleanup months, S the mulch should be gradually moved from the beds and borders be. fore the new leaves and stalks become hlanched. However, do not touch the borders where rhododendron: and azaleas are growing. These leaves in their decay this Spring are needed for the prodiiction of soil acldity and for the hum When the leaves are removed from the nonacid borders, they ehould he piled in the backyard | where they will rot to form leaf-mold. Many people are throwing away | thelr flowering house plants after they | hiave blossomed. Plants like the prim- | rose, Jerusalem cherry and cvclamen umbia Gubls W v o can be kept 5 condition ¢ Pl e ey etla) after the flowe e been cut off, first i at the ]xll(‘rnalmnnl After the we: 3 nes suitable i . g they may be planted outdoors, where | B gicicssion, they will flou:: ng the Summer §1 mont men. can be repol ted nd forced | other hed- from cut- now. they are rooted tiey b t ted Later, aftc OVERLOOKING THE SITE OF THE NEW $2,225,000 McKlNLEY HIGH SCHOOL A NEW CORNER HOME 140TSt NE. ONLY $9,750! Rapid Enhancement of Home Values is Predicted for This Attractive Location N the suc W attain to help you in your selec- tions. Special collections for delivery before April 1 FAIRFAX FARMS NURSERY Two_and threa years old, $3. 827 per 100, Postpaid. 1hmarea Do ver Columbia, Templar. Com- Ith, Ophella, Mrs. Calvin Cdolidge. Madam Butterfly. Premier. Cru- m Pl A lll’l per HN) l"oul o reque guaranteed. Metal Weatherstripped and Fully Screened, Built-in Garage ATTRACTIVE TERMS Open Daily for Inspection 1418 Eye St. NW., anplied in the form of s THE 1100 squa Applications in most likely feet of soil. the home garde! by scattering the lime after plowin or spading in order that the lime ma. be completely mixed in the sofl in th { further operations of preparing the =o0il for planting. Ground lime might well be spread on th rough land after plowing in the three tity used effects of the lime itself. nditions which required the wplication of lime uld be given another with lime. l STRAWBERRIES treatmen: ll is near] about the strawberry bed. If straw was used a Win ter mulching material it worked down under the leaves. fo there it will keep the fruit out starts, srowth of weeds. mulch was used, rows of plants. allow all of the plant soil to go into the plants. ve a greater return for - than do strawberries Pew crop: the use o soms have set and the voung frul boging to form. This watering ot be a dafl fooding the bed, n the ground. hould secure those varieties wh ve best sulted to home use, prefer and n. B planting L Kill out_all of the improve th Japurtment 6f Agriculture's Farmer ‘ulletin: 1028, “Strawberry Culture, wd be guided by the Lierein contained. TREE PLANTING 1. Do not permit the roots of th ing winds or fr Puddle the root sharp, clean cu sroken or injured roots. Make the holes large enough t ing thent. . Use special soil if your garde soif is not good. enriching it wit smpletely rotted compost. Avoid the use of any green, ur fermented manure, for the roots liable to Mot when in such materials, is to be used, work in a little hon meal in the bottom of the hole befor the tree is planted. 6. Spread out the EVENING S half this quantity of the ground burn- «d lime 18 a_good application for each [and work the fine loam among them, will be made broadcast. Probably the best use will be obtained burned | g, Fall. | ser The length of time between the appli- sations of lime will vary from one to | g, depending upon the quan- one time and the positive When the fivst recur the sofl| 10, ¢ time to begin nnnklm: Pull off the Winter mulch as soon as growth should be )t the | dirt and it also helps o prevent the If a heuvy coarse the material should | be drawn to the alleys between the || The bed should be kept weeded to Yo food in the Water in as soon as the hlos- should sprinkling of the top foliage, but should consist of weekly with the hose lying In establishing a new planting on ich thly those of the highest dessert qual- | pening through a long sea- weeds and s and add quantities of humus, of the United States information plants to be exposed to the sun, dry- the roots without cramp re contact with If a special fertilizer AR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 1926. REAL ESTATE. them assume their natu position, Many people, however, making it firm and compact by using n | the handle of a shovel or the biunt end of a broom. 7. Do not plant too deeply. The upper roots may be 1 inch lower than y|they were in the nursery. This € | depth is shown by the discolored e | bark. the garden. Prune all broken branches and m's growth. This will effect a balance of the curtailed root system. Wat immediately and if the season is d water the ground about the plant, giving it a good soaking once or twice n week by letting the hose run directly upon the ground. ture, outdoors, Danish Ballhead being favorite variety. t| from about the plant and, watering, stir the s is dry enough so that a dust mulch may be formed to retain the moisture, after The plants will well repay ! the garden. I CABBAGES l A the early radishes, Cabbages are one of the cool weather crops and can be planted in the open ¢ in the Spring. In a normal sea- 1 of the early Jersey Wake- fleld cabbage can be sow !n(lnmq or {in the hotbed about it will then be ready, r of ardening-off in the cold et in the ground betw nd 1 The Copenhagen Market is used for the immediate crop and sown directly in the cold > [ frame between 3 and 31 and 5 {set in the open during the last half 4 This season has been rather half of June. Home-grown cabbage fresh " chased from the stores. I CLUB NOTES | There are many forms in W bers. The American have had a natiol and the d s be v 2 S Bulletin 1. “The I 1 t her £ Hu‘ be ¥ ¥ JAMESON-BUILT HOMES 1800 to 1822 D Street S.E. 66 Sold - Six large rooms. bath. hot- water heat, electric lights, built-in icebox, wash trays. one-picce sink, double rear porches, wide front porch. Open for inspection at all times, or call office for_ free auto service. Easy terms. OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M. n S i i For Sale By . 4 THOS. A. JAMESON CO. b4 ’ % Main 5526 906 New York Ave. N.W. o ; “Ask the Man Who Owns One" o ATTVALLLLLTUALLTEL LLAL TR SERUAR L AR NNNS e ’s s t o v roots, letting fs\\u.\\\\\\\x\\tt\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\vax‘ INSARARARANAN (7aNaloViveYiTg Vi eVTpVL/$iaVeNi /eI /aXi gViigXi AYEN g open fireplace and cozy well equipped kitchen with convenient IIAHH bath and large screened ¢ stripping. \WHOLE Maryland. of from 75 to 90 feet. French doors connectin, luxurious enameled baths gas; water; ment e houses are sound investments! > TOTAL PRICE $6,950 $55 a month OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Hardwood floors throughout : And the price and terms will surprise you by their extreme moderation! OPEN SUNDAY AFTER 2 Chevy Chase delightfully wooded Two are bungalows; homes—all have unusually large lots with frontages equipped kitchens and outside pantries; foundations and the best of materials throughout. low prices fixed, they represent unusually desirable values and CLEVELAND PARK 3618 Ordway Street O FERING one of the most desirable homes in this exclusive community o modern Colonial type residence " superbly situated at the crest of Ordway treet and set off by attrac tive shrubbery and shade trees. A private drive leads to the garage, which matches the home in appear- ance. The house itselt has a large living room with ~ide spacious dining room and four large bedchambers, full tiled sleeping porch. Lavatory and servants’ quarters in basement. automatic water heater: complete screens and weather sun porch open on one 2 PM. Nine New Detached Priced As Low As square of new detached residences in a section of Chevy Chase, seven are two-story 8,950 Convenient Terms open fireplaces: rooms ; swell bedchambers : electricity : Built-in g _living and garages ; dining room s; wide front porches sewerage and many other comforts and refine- hollow-tile At the DIRECTIONS— Drive out Connecticus to-Leland Street, and ¢l¢ fo the homes on Curtis Road. well constructed with Only $350 Cash ) WONDER these splendid new brick homes sell so quickly! This price and these low terms bring modern home comfort within the reach of any one who pays rent! The location is eminently desirable from many standpoints; it is removed from the main thoroughfare a half square, yet is convenient to schools, stores, churches, cars and busses. Every home has a wide front porch; six finc large rooms; hardwood floors (even in kitchen) : double built-in rear porches; unusually well equipped kitchen; full tiled bath; numerous closets and electric switches; hot-water heat and laundry trays; large yards. You ha\cn! scen the best that Washington has to offer at the price till you've visited these homes ! Take car out H Street N.E. to 20th Street and walk one-half square North to Benmert Place. O EomslPS REALTORS 1417 K Street N.W. Member of Washington Real Estate "Main 9300 well hardened-off in the cold frame. secure their plants from the seed and plant stores, but there 18 a chance of introducing the disease known as “club root” into ‘These .purchased_plants should be secured before the best of the stock has been picked over and can be held in the home cold frame until the ground is ready for planting. Cabbages require o deep and rich e | cut back at least one-half of the sofl and one that holds moisture wel it oh iR s | The plants should be set 18 to 24 inches apart in the row, the rows be- in 3 feet apart for the garden cul- Seed of the late cabbage is sown The seed bed should be made mellow and rich and the seed is sown in rows 3 to 4 inches apart. | prompt | thinning and weeding~and attention to watering. These should be started 3 weeks before they are needed in They are one of the type called “succession crops,” being plant- ed in the rows formerly occupied by lettuce, spinach, kale or onion sets and set out the last from your own garden is a superior artic of food when compared to that pur- le ich a garden club may assist its mem- Horticultural Society has issued two bulletins which wide distribution. ect of Aluminum Sulphate on Rhododendron Seedlings,” AISAAARR AR RA A S A A R ‘.\\\\\‘\\’_\\\‘\\Q\\\\\ &\\\\\\\“\\\\\“\\‘\\\‘S by Frederick V. of print. Coville, by Furman Lioyd adds to the literature of that splendid group of plants. Several other bul- letins are in the process of prep: is now out [ tion, and probably will b . “Roses for|to members during the present year. fulford.] A notice been sent to I member of ston County den Club urging that they attend the | remaining three lectures. on land- —and Cafritz special financing plan, making Economical Heating Plant—Etc.; Etc., Etc. Open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Either 14th to Bucha Circle Bus to Allison Watch Washington Grow to a Million ailable | scape planning and planting. subjects to be considered. are “Discus sion of Planting Plans Submitted” on Se nd Care of the and_“Pruninz G (.nuuueu’.m ‘Twenty-third Page) 19 The Homes of 100 Features On the Peak of Petworth Heights Overlocking the Entire City 400 Block Buchanan Street N.W. 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