Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1926, Page 20

20 REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1926.' Gardening in Washington AND ITS ENVIRONS CHESTER J. HUNN, Garden Editor, The Star. AIR IN SOIL I There is air above the soil and there should be air down In the soll in the area occupied by plant roots. Produc- tive solls are those which are well aerated. A water-logged soil is mot 8.to 10 inches in the ground. This wire netting should be cleaned at the close of the season and stored in a dry attic so that it may be used for several successive years. This same style of stake, set at closer intervals, may also be used and the vines allowed to climb on wires or string stretched along the row and stapled to these stakes which are set | through the soil, they are often eaten by birds. Sifted coal ashes dusted over the plants quite often serve as a deterrent to their attacks. For cut worms, one is recommended to use poisoned bran mash. TREE SURGERY REAL ESTATE. R i (LT A O SER Ty An English Style New Detached Home fastened 6 or 8 inche: part on the productive of our ordinary plants be- b T el h ist Often lath used and,| Trees which are properly located JIN N S Vi r o cause the air nnot enter to assist S o N P GROWING ANNUALS flower plants the gardener should take '{H4SC T8 5 MRORCL CTAr h should bein in pairs on either | and healthy will enhance the value of real estat purposes. particularly for residential " Thes (Continued on tops are tiéd to- s, String_ or to the lath as much of the adhering earth as is There is a feeling of permanence | Possible to hold on the roots. When &nd satisfaction in the flowering |the roots are stripped of soil they ;?fi:‘ff‘fi:i‘fl p:’{»;:.((‘_X;rlr“tl"g'_nl;:‘_h S | should be puddled without delay with EITbEr oF earst Boes muddy water and kept in the muddy however, we find the s pail until they are actually v] for putting into the soil. h complete their life lo_year, ever popular ; Naki Cre: DapuAy Sometimes there are a few caterpillar nests in neighboring culti- be going on constantly In the soil. cd soil 1s one in which are granular and 0 s to permit the entrance of air and the exit of and other by-products ation of the roots. Oxygen the components of fresh air s needed in the germination. is needed for those micro- | == ms of life which assist in side of the rows, t zother, forming e may be attachec wrches, affording a support for the | — Lea vines. $ As the plants come CLEVELAND PARK young 'AND GARDEN Do Not Your pea moved from the most humbie yard to the most lux- sing tent "Chevy-Chase urfous garden. It is the annual that 18 called upon to act in a relief role and wild fruit trees, especially | the breaking down of humus com- | ‘!n beds of other flowers when their | e ‘r‘ her “":‘(;}‘:’“‘“ geLid of | pounds into desirable plant food. G ds Need | . i ol = period Is o Again, | the egg 0 ering and burn- | “ippe ingress of fresh a solls may ! mediate effect where shru peren. | Worms defo Sholce tiees 9| soils and by the thorough preparation | || Hedge or a Shrub- of all soils. Alr is just as much a factor In the suc- cessful growth of plants down In the as it is in the processes which and efficient t | nlals have not as yet been established. | Finally, for both exterior and interior i decoration the annual furnishe valuable contribution to our home: ipe of the mature moth. Now th st is gétting out bery Screen? Ve have a good st n hedie plunts acey Melrose St., east of Conn. | Ave, one of the best homes | ng tes s shows will y of Was pring. E : or at least one or more of these displ: Perhap: e T Fiiohe, Faifes X4 finished, including a new roof. poses, the low fieties of garden hington | peas are generally planted and no sup. 1 or | port need be provided. In the home n, howeve some of the medium wrieties desir- support and, whan the she ches 0 that imb over this su wn In either | of roses, especially 1 pur- A number of ve held in the this § the hybr Doubtless the ease with which an- take place in the open air, Il eribed in our spring eatalo in cld Chevy Chase, on a :(:x:;s ‘(\‘u‘xvhn grown is one of the rea- : for it today. beautiful wide lot, containing s why SO PR i : wonderful shrubs and | B Fortie CARE OF GARDEN | ||i Fairfax Farms Nursery e e 3 : tuween the | PEAS Clark, Stabler & Co.,, Inc. baths, 2 toilets, also oil | o e Fairfax, Va. ‘hurner; has just been re- 3 hould, however, con- amount of plant ssential to sow annuals ds divide them ps. We have those which are hardy and can be sown as soon as the ground can be worked in the spr On the other Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6839 gard ROSE BUS will need | movin While the leaves are still green it is a good pr to mark the I that they m: hand there is ¥ of tender plants | time comes for diggin drills _(rows) or double drills | Sihbse 5 14 be Sown only after| Some of the grape b 8 to 12 Inches apa d the @il dan is past and the | ¢ar) and scillas are in bloom. The s imb on the same Eronnit e e Sigst De | Shrubby plants of jasminum nudi- florum ~ (naked flower. This blooms before is often mist; latter plant jasmine) are now the jasmi leaves in prefer to use poultry inches and 36 inches in he medium and tall grow. Firm posts are set e rows and the poul- exerci—: correct d the seed is sown at the A general rule is to i twice the average di: The Legation Apartments 5430 Connecticut the sythiz coming into bloom al and firmed There are als Haa Batwes tee e ied between them. i e horts are placed at in. NS ve. N W. he netting is tied or N t dential se contdining three and four room apartm tile bath. Al outside apartn commanding an_excellent view should be exceptionally cool in § mer. Within one block of mov picture theater and stores. Rent $60.00 and Up MOORE & HILL 730 13th St. N.W. Main 1174 red and | hall and out a place where | »sed in th lower, forget- ummond pelo 720 8th St. NNW. (CORNER MADISON) !!!J i COMPLET Here is an exceptional value in a new detached brick and English half timber resi- dence. It is situated in a wooded section, West of Wisconsin Avenue and within a stone’s throw of the new Cathedral. This residence is of the popular center entrance | hall type, having on the first floor a well proportioned living room, open fireplace, din- | | ing room, large pantry, kitchen with built-in conveniences and an enclosed breakfast or sun porch. On the second floor are 4 splendid bedrooms and two completely appointed tile baths. A wide stairway affords easy access to the attic which is floored. Other features are a bright cellar with bricked-in cold pantry, bricked-in coal bin and a 2-car brick garage. A finely built home in an exclusive section at a very moderate price. | Seeit. | Open Sunday After 10 A.M. ! Drive out Massachusetts Avenue to Idaho Avenue (second street w sin Avenue), then morth to house, or out Woodley Road to Idaho Hedges & Middleton, Inc. 1412 Eye St. N.W. Franklin 9503 1 57005 er to pre- with the Massachusetts Avenue Heights 3554 Edmunds Stree: Detached Corner Brick SIX-ROOM HOMES METAL WEATHER-STRIPPED AND FULLY SCREENED THROUGHOUT Containing ten large and spacious rooms, three baths, with lavatory on first floor and in cellar, sleeping porch, hard- wood floors throughout, cedar storage room, two-car brick garage. Large lot. Two big porches, tiled bath with built-in tub and ped- estal basin, built-in refrigerator, complete enameled kitchen cabinet, enameled gas range, 7%-in. clear oak floors, rubblestone wall, concrete front porch, garage, deep lot to wide paved alley. | To Inspect: 1 and snap- Among the an- 1d plants that will soil. In this group Y. ice plant, morn Open for Inspection FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. Main 352353 Realtors m, portulac eful for e material for The high-grade, lasting construction of these homes insures minimum expense for upkeep. « < \ N\ for the house themselves well for have long st calliop snd snaj % B S R e L R R AR R S AR R A R R A e S SR R AR R A A RS AR 2 R 1 be free of in-|j should be clP:n:,% knots or swell- vetter than | in the home o is true rdeners soak their vege- f ter from removed. | # hould form the bulk ings of garden peas es should be planted early 1t the crop will mature : her of Sum- the first pos- mer. sible moment. The cold fr; when the Z Facing Walter Reed Park Spanish Tile Roof and Concrete Front Porches Well planned, and constructed of the very hest material % NEW HOMES Open for Inspection 519-21-23 17th St. S.E. Between G and Potomae Ave. and bath, elec. lights, 7% 727777 Twenty feet wide by thirty-two feet deep. money can buy. Seven large rooms: Reception hall, with coat closet and mirror door, large living room, dining room nafasbad oor: feont uhd rear porke: Bight ceni ail modérn. with French doors opening into breakfast room, kitchen with white enamel range, built-in cabinet and T broom closet, one-piece sink, brick pantry with built-in refrigerator, iced from outside, three well por tioned bedrooms. Five closets. Sleeping porch across entire house. Tiled bath with combination bath and shower, built-in Pembroke tub, pedestal basin. Ivory finished woodwork throughout. Oak floors. Wrought iron electric fixtures (the type found in the most expensive homes), floor plugs in every room. Corner houses have eight rooms and two tiled baths, oe with marble shower. Open fireplace, en- closed breakfast and sleeping porches. Concrete front and back porches. Terraced lawns. Attractive Prices and Terms Inspection Invited Exhibit House : 7137 Georgia Avenue Open 9 AM. to 9 P.M. Daily and Sunday Drive out Sixteenth Street, turn through Walter Reed grounds to property or take Georgia Avenue car line - YOUNG & COMPANY . Builders—Owners ¥ Main 3217 $300 Cash—$62.50 Monthly Including all Interest LACEY & BELT Owners and Bui st. S.W. 72227 7 193 G THIS BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HOME, overlooking Indian Spring Golf Course. 25 acres with good frontage on Colesville Pike. Improve- ments consist of attractive three-story colonial home containing 10 rooms, 2 baths, -hot-water heat, electric light, pretty floors, several open fire- places; garage, barn, poultry houses, servants’ quarters, etc. Exception- ally attractive grounds with large shade trees, beautiful shrubbery, flowers, variety fruit; a large stream of water passes through the property. The land is suitable for cultivation or subdivision. Splendid neighbors; land values rapidly advancing; 20 minutes’ auto drive to center of city. TO INSPECT: Drive past Silver Spring, Md., turn right at Sanitary Grocery Store into Colesville Pike one-half mile; !l?ok for our “For Sale” Sign. Property is o?pocite ‘Toll-House avern. Z W New Homes at 1406 Tea St. S.E. $500 Cash $65 Monthly Six rooms and bath, brick, built-in garage, hot-water heat, electricit hardwood floors, three porches, tiled bath. Built by day labor. TO INSPECT Motor over bridge at 11th St. S.E., tur t on Good Hope Rd. to 14th , the turn left to houses. 7277 R S s S S A S R R R R N R R R A N A R S S A A o R A A I s 22 Open Sunday, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. GARDINER & DENT, INC. Exclusive Agents Open Daily and Sunday Thomas J. Lane, Jr. Owner and Builder 47 M St. NW. Phone Franklin 4698 1409 L St. N.W. 1022 Vermont Avenu 7 7 7