Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1926, Page 18

Gardening in Washington (@bntinued from_Seventeenth Page.) ttin, only to to be later removed in Prining with the knife or saw? t is time that all the bedding of temder annuals and perennials is fin- ighed. This work is practically com- in the city parks about Wash- on. he seed pods of the irls should be promptly removed and the plants glven an abundance of water to aid in the development of new growth. Be ready to prune the Spring flow- ering shrubs as they go out of flower, removing the old, unproductive wood. Even shade trees and shrubs are benefited by watering in time of drought. Flood the ground .at inter- vals of a week. Daily sprinkling en- courages surface roots and just makes the effects of drought more Serious. This apples to lawns, too.: - The leaves of shrubby plants. and especially the evergreens. need wash- ing during the dry, dusty weather, be. cause their breathing ppres must be kept open. Spray the foliage, espe- clally on the under sides, using a dash- ing stream. Spray at sundown.. Avold the application of water at noontime, for the drops of whter act. as lenses and cause burning af the ge. Watch vour neighbor's gArdens and attend the various flower shows being held around the city. You may wish to add new sorts and varietles of plants to vour collection. [This is one of the ways to see the plants actually in_bloom and to make your personal selection. I OUND COVERS. I ‘With the approach of Decoration areas -are well planted with trees. which in turn shade the ground and make the growing of grass a difficult task. This same .condition is. preva- lent in many home yards. The same soft of plants may be used under either condition. Literally, all plants are ground cov- ers. This term, however, is used by the landscape gardener and plants- man to designate special kinds of plants which are inclined to grow horizontally over the ground. Ground cover plants may be either sun-endur- ing or shade-loving. Some ground covers are adapted to holding the soll on steep banks, for they nearly all produce runners, which root along the stems. They may be used as the undergrowth in shrubberies or rose plantings. They are often employed where the land- scape design demands some . other plant material’ than grass. . Finally, they serve to cover the ground in spots where. the shade i3 too dense for’ o | & Eood grass sod. There are many ground covers for shady places. The lily of the valley is well known, while the periwinkle, with its deep green, evergreen foliage and blulsh or white flowers has long been a favorite in well established cemeteries. English tvy is excellent, where the spot is exposed to the north shade and winds. The Japanese spurge (pachysandra) is one -of. the ground covers which is rapidly com- ing Into effective use. The follage is light green, is not shiny and makes a mat about 6 inches high. There are several forms of evergreen bitt sweet (euonymus), which are fine, as is the memorial rose (rosa wichuriana). Some of the conifers do well in part shade and include the prostrate forms of juniper and yew. day, people are beginning to think of cemetery plantings. As a rule these ARSI These plants all do well when once established and require.but little care. HLZPS TR AIZAS I Another New Offering In New 1409-1417 Homes S St. S.E. Drive out ’a. Ave. to 11th St. S.E., thence right to other end of bridge, thence left two blocks and vou will sce what we consider the best buy in Wash- ington today. Description - homes are splendidiy built of light tapestry br oo fixtures. The kitchen, with . modern in every detail. and contain six large s and tiled bath: equipped with built-in tub and inlaid linoleum floor, white cnameled range. large one-piece sink and white en- ameled table, is a beauty. C Large back yard to 15-it. alley. rear porches. Large front and double You will be surprised at the reasonable price and terms of these homes An inspection will convince you that it will pay you to buy in beautiful Fairlawn ETZLER Main 89 1 106 Vermont Ave. Sunday and Night Service, Adams 620 ¥ B ob ol e n = ale——nle——=alal——llal——lal———alalea I o e o [—=ol[———|o]———[nj[——] Only Moderate Priced Home Community Near 16th Street 1In the path of Washingt;)nf;fix NorthWéfd Price, $1 2800—?Easy Terms Columbia 8821 Thelr® effectiveness would _warrant their more extensive use in' piaces where they can be planted. IRIS VARIETIES Iris varieties are legion and the novice is often at a ‘loss to select those which will do well under Wash- ington conditions. To serve as a guide to some of the better worts, we have asked an iris fancler to check the varieties listed in a large cata- logue. It is offered, not with the thought that it is a perfcct list, but as a beginning point from which the amateur can build up his own collec- tion. Iris ranging in price from 20 cenis up to $1: licazar, Celeste, Fla- vescens, Fairy, Florentina, Irns King, Jacquesiana, Juniata, Kochil, Lohen grin, Loreley, Ma Mie, Monsignor, Oriflame, Pallida Dalmatica, Quaker Lady, Queen of May and Rhein Nixe. Iris ranging’ i. nprice from $1 to $2.50; Ambassadeur, Queen Caterina, Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau and Vir- ginla Moore. Then. for the person who would go in for the ccstly novel- ties, costing §5 or Tnoré, there are included Asia, Morning Splendor, Nimbus and Sophronia. PEONY VARIETIES. | To aid the ‘discriminating amateur who would avold the poor sorts sold at’ cut-rate prices, tols column has compiled a list of worth-while, 1a0d- ern, double herbaceous peonies from the recommendations of several of the peony fanciers of Washington. No apologies are given for those desir- able varieties .omitted, as it is not printed as a perfect list. (ne fact should be noted, however, in that the late flowering varieties have not been included, since, the weather is often too warm in this locality when they are in their full burst of hloom. For the stricted -to . grown clumps of which can be se- cured in prices ranging from 75 cents up to $2. What is the use of de- voting space in the restricted garden d dollars on cheap and poor stock? The original cost is some- times a gauge to_the real value of & plant. Whites: Baroness Schroeder, Duchess de Nemours and Festiva Maxima. Light pinks: Eugene Ver- dier, Margaret Gerard and Reine Hor- tense (President Taft). Dark pinks and rose: Edulis Superba, Livingstone and Mons. Jules Elle. Reds' Felix Crousse, Karl Rosenfeld and L’Ecle- tante. ‘Then for those who purse string is longer and who want the better sorts of higher price, the list would comprise: Whites, Frances E. Willard, Lady Alexander Duff and Le Cvgne; light pinks, 8arah Bernhardt, Solange and Therese; dark pinks, Martha Bul- lock, Souvenir de Louls Bigot and Walter Faxon; reds, Longfellow, Rache] and Richard Carvel. ‘GLUB NOTES The firs{.annual iris exhibition held by the Natfonal Capital Dahlia and Iris Society, of this city has placed thi organization in the front rank of s clal garden.clubs in this country. Th credit for the effective staging of this exhibition should go to the special committes which had the full support of iris fanciers in the vicinity of Washington. The co-operation of the American Iris Soclety created an ditlonal incentive to the quality of t display in that the special medals or certificates of the society were award- ed to meritorius ent. Among the outstand the whole exhibition were the special non-competitive displays of irls, with J. Marien Shull showing his creation, “Morning Splendor,” and H. P. Simp- son exhibiting his ‘“Arlington” iris. beginner, the list is re- - varieties, strong, SATURDXY, The silver medal of the American Irls ‘well | Boclety for the most wmg;.hcn-n collection of irises was won by J. M. R.| ‘Adams. The bronze medal of the 'same organization was awarded to J. Marion Shull, who exhibited “‘Morn- ing Splendor,” which was chosen by the judges as the best specimen stalk of iris. Both Mr. 8impson and Mr. 8hul) received the A. I. 8. certificates of honorable mention heir. new Dr. E. W. 8 secured the special award of a certificate of honorable mention for the most points won in the entire entries of irises. The Takoma Park Horticultural Club ob- tained the honorable prize given for garden club exhibits. At the entrance to the exhibition hall th were two window boxes, shown_ with the compliments of the Capital Garden Council. ris did not monopolize the atten- tion of flower lovers. The entries in the peony classes were excellent. The display of water lilies floating .in a pool of water was ome of the most charming of all features and is credit- ed to W. B. Shaw of this city. The special gladiolus table of A. Gude Sons Co, merited full appreciation. Taking the exhibit as a whole, the National Capital Dahlia and Iris Society has set 2 plane of endeavor which will require special effort to maintain in the years toncome. ‘With one splendid flower exhibition for 1926 as past history, the attention of the flower enthusiasts of Washing- ton now turns in anticipation of the eolorful displays to be staged by the American Horticultural Soclety at the ‘Washington Hotel on June 7 and 8. Entries are being rapidly recorded and it appears that roses will be the out. standing feature. Prof. David Luns- den, chairman of the committee, ex- pects to show some of the finest orchid collections in the world, these displays to be sent to Washington by their wners as & feature. Tt should be especially remembered that the exhibition of the society is opened to both amateurs and profes- DETACHED CORNER " CHEVY CHASE, D. C. '32nd & McKINLEY STS. (Northwest Corner 32nd and McKinley) A beautiful, new, detached Residence, located on a corner lot in this splendid section of Chevy Chase, D. C. There are 8 spacious and well planned rooms, two complete tiled baths; trees. Truly a most ideal home. every modern improvement, spacious porches, shade Open for Inspection Sunday and Monday Bus Stop at Door Wm. K. Hartung & Co. 1108 16th St. N.W. e— o — =0 Main 371 [——F————fol———olc——— CHILDREN PLAY SAFELY AND GROW MAY 29, 1926. sionals &nd that there are 128 separate and distinct classes, including peonies and many annual and perennial flow- ering plants. To secure full detailscom- municate with the committee assisting Prof. . Lumsden, which is composed of Peter Bisse Marion Shuli, Joseph A. Herbert, jr., and H. P. Simpson. The Arlington County Garden Club REAL ESTATE. is holding a flower show in the Ball- ston High School today. .A fine ‘fea- ture connected with the exhibit is that the flowers will be given to the American Legion for use in the ceme- teries. The Aurora Helehts Civic As- sociation is joining in this effort and the several tables of floral exhibits will be to the credit of the Girl Scouts of the James Monroe School. After a successful year in 1926 the garden committes of ' the Aurora Helghts Clvic Association heattily in- dorses the continuation of the same program for the present year. The projects_under way include a home (Continued on Nineteenth Page) - A Gentleman’s Estate Situated - Exactly Two Miles From the District Line via Riggs R "On Viewing This 76-Acre Property You Will Be at Once Struck With Its Desirability for Club Sanitarium Private Estate Inn or Subdivision Development at Baltimore Pike. oad. and - Seven Miles From the District Line House of solid concrete; 15 rooms; 3 haths; steam heat; electric lights; exemplary sewerage. 40 ft. high and 3 ft. in diameter across front. Second floor porch across entire front. Peach Boftom slate roof. The house is only 7 years old and is built on a ledge comprising red tile. garage under porch. place. 1t is of Colonial type, with concrete pillars Front porch floored with Pergolas. Eight-car Large open grate fire- 10 acres of beautiful grounds, which are 150 feet higher than the meadow of €6 acres that go with the property, affording a maj From the front porch—judging * almost to the Potomac. cent - view 2'the won- derful vista—it is hard to believe that one is not in tfe.i.csrt of the Catskills. Within the next 60 days the, concrete streets through University Park will be completed, and that will mean the reducing of distance from the District by vay of the Baltimore Pike by three miles, and will give concrete roads within 200 yards of house. There are apple. plum. pear, peach, damson and other varieties of fruit trees, all bearing and in good shape. In the vineyard are 300 strong, healthy, heavy-bearing grapevines of every variety. The property is completely fenced in with good, heavy No. 9 fenc- ing, and all the fields are separately fenced. Priced at $55,000 for Immediate Disposal Hedges & Middleton, Inc REALTORS 1412 Eye St. N.W. BLAIR-TAKOMA growth. - ‘Well built Macadam Where 350-foot elevation above center of city, together with shade trees and wide lots, help make Summer nights com- fortable for all. EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY 16th STREET BUS. ' Roads, Concrete Sidewalks, Water, Sewer and . Electric " Service. ! Near Churches, High School and Graded School, Stores, Sixteenth Street Bus Service, Low Taxes. All Houses have hardwood floors, are equipped with window shades, hot-water heater, range and have built-in garage. TO INSPECT PROPERTI Drive out 16th Stééet or Geoééi'z,kve. to District Line, north on Georgia Ave, a short distafice, turn to right one square to B! take 16th St. bits or Georgis Ave.:(9th Street) street car. lair-Takoma office—or Price, $100—Easy Terms NORTH WASHINGTON REALTY COMPANY, Inc. E. Brooke Lee President Owner—Builder—Agent Realtors P. 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