Evening Star Newspaper, May 22, 1926, Page 19

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REAL ESTATE. Gardening in Washington | After the foliage bas completely ripened off. the bulbs may be dug if the sort and age requires this treat- ment. Otherwise, the bulbs should (Continued from Fighteenth Page.) embryo of foliage ana flower and to them over un:avorable seasons. t cases, N v s e cases, this unfavorable sea- | rginin 4 mental or actual sketch of S el ek | L lamAings =0 that they will not a - | be disturbed in cultural operations or fore going o rest. nature causes these | | i . biilbs 10 make sultanie neovision toe | in the planting of new sorts of plants, the mext season of growth in laying up the germ of futuce life. This germ is surrounded by scaly, leaves in the case of the lily and | onlon. or a harder and more solid growth like the corm of the gladiolus. | I'here are graduations in between modified | CLUB NOTES. Two of the larger gardening organi- zations of Washington will hold note- these two forms of hulbs. These pro. | WOrthy exhibitions of flowers here tective vegetahle growths contain | dUIiNE the mnext few weeks. There food 10 sustain the essential parts | Vil also be a number of other local until the leaves of the plants can fune. | lower shows, for and June ave tion for themselves. The period right (FUly months of flowers, . after the flower has reached its: The National Capital Dahlia and height of glory is the stage in which | ITis Society will hold its first annual these natural depositions of germ and ! iris show at the Mavflower Hotel May food are made. 6. on is free. One thing must be remembered. On I outstanding fea- ne account must the foliage of the | Ures iris exhibition. The flowering bulbs be cut until after they | Ame Society, working in co. show by yellowing and drying that | operation with the local organization. embryos and food are embedded in | Will accord an unusual privilege—that the parts below ground. Neglect to | of the use of the society’s follow these dictatex of nature is the | The American iris silver medal will be cause of much disappointment, for |awarded as sweepstakes for the most little or no further returns can be ex ! comprehensive collection of iris. The hected from bulbs. foliage of | bronze medal will be given for the which has been ruthlessiy removed bhest specimen stalk of bearded iris. while still in a green growing condi- | Then there will be certificates of hon tian. This is especially true of plant- orable mention and registration of ings made in the lawn noteworthy seedli In addition the e 4410 Illinois Ave. N. W. This Petworth Detached Home is located on a large landscaped lot 40x150 and has 6 large rooms, ample closet space, a tiled bath, a large open fireplace and a large front living porch. It is thoroughly modern and in splendid condition; hardwood floors and trim throughout. We Consider This Splendid Residence A Real Bargain $10,500 Open Sunday for Your Inspection Exclusive Agents ON: 713 14th St. Main 2345 be left alone. but the gardener should | medals, | THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €., SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1926 to the awards just mentioned, there will be prizes from many of the fore- most iris fanciers in this country. | Everybody is invited to compete in | this exhibition. In all classes except one the flowers must actually have been grown by the exhibitor. There are many chances for prizes, for an | exhibitor can only take one prize within a given class. While the hibit i= listed as an iris show, there will be a schedule for classes of | | peonles and one for other flowers. | Watch the columns of The Star for ! further details of the fris show. Plans are under way for the ann Spring _exhibition of the Americ Horticultural Society to be held at | the Washington Hotel, June 8 and 9. | This exhibition will not be confined | to local entries, but will include noted | | rose growers. orchld growers and oth ers from all parts of the country. | There will be awards for peonies, roses, sweet peas. orchids, iris, lilies. water lilles. herbaceous perennials | and annual flowers to the total of 128 separate and distinct classes. F flower shown must have by | wa&” It's the Ideal - Way to Live HOME OF YOUR OWN with no worry, no trouble and a minimum of An exclusive location with neighbor-owners of as- sured congeniality—and at a price far below what you would have to pay for a separate house in a similarly choice section! of the three magnificent CO-OPERATIVE APARTMENT buildings men- maintenance coat! tioned below:— 2540 Mass. 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