Evening Star Newspaper, June 12, 1926, Page 14

REAL Gardening in Washington .L\:D ITS EA"\W;’RONE H CHESTER J. HUNN, Garden Editor, The Star. GRAPES Despite the quality of grapes grown snd purchased, there is always the de sire for more table grapes and then 1 additional quantity for jelly and e making. Concord, a blackish zrape, and Niagara, the leading green, vill continue to furnish the bulk of the rop. Catawba, a cross between the Amerfcan species wnd the Vinifers, hears a late crop of purplish red fruit and should be grown to a large extent. Delaware is adapted to rich soils and Should not be neglected, for although the vine is small and gives but small ns, the fruit is early and the small, tred fruit is the standard of high st quality. But why not grow some { the newer sorts of superior quality Grape varieti + legion. It may kerve a good pr uss brietiy tha outstanding X sties of a tew of the bette rapes Known to the trade, placing emphasis upon high able quality and lengthened season Incidentally, of these grapes have an admixture of Vinifera blood and im part to a varying degree some of the meaty and flavor qualities of the so alled California grape. ee of these apes come from Texas, where they were originated by that grape wizard, the late T. V. Munson, but still they are all hardy in Washingeon. Capti an early grape, rne in large lusters, with large | s of a clea iranstucent red. Brilllant, with lar ters, it's a relative of the Dela has large berries of a dark e extra sweet to the taste. len Scott is very late in ripening its berries of a dark. translucent violet, borne in large clusters often weigh ing a pound. Ellen Scott is fine as + commerciil grape and is unexcelled as a dessert variety even among for- cign kinds. Krause, also from Texas, % a prolific bearer of large. pearly white fruit. To these vavieties should be added 2 few of more Northern origin. The Winchell bear: n early season crop smalil h ies of a light green color. wpire State competes with N 45 a green grape, being midseason and having veHowish fruit. Brighton has one fault, in that it vequires other varieties for crosspoliination by the hees. Tt is worth growing because of sts large clusters of light red berrie Ylumelan s also of high quality. ma- turing ite black fruit early, but this the pollen from with a large percentage of Vin- itera blood. Lindley I3 self-sterile, like ihe Brighton, and has berries a dis agrecable tlavo needs cross-pollination but its very dark red fruit makes it worth cultivating Herbert is one of ies of earlier and hetter quaiity than Concord All of these subject s 1d mention srapes of anothe s t For jelly and uics making tne Concord will con- linue to furnish the biue sort. The Winchell is excallent when white jelly or juice is desired. ng to thot of "American origin, Cynthiana and Norton should be to the lst. These are not t rapes, but bear ruit which will furnish a red juice The crop of both is late. being borne in small, compact clusters of black frult. Noah, a white grape. is in the same class with heavy producers of julce. These three belong to the high cid and highastringent group of grapes. As these contain a high con- tent of cream of tartar, a hint to the elly maker may be in order. These iould be thoroughly cooked { side and the upper surface of leaves Wllowed to cool before str: 2 2 e T 2 e T 777, Jameson-Built Homes 2801 to 2829 5th N.E.‘ Thos. A. $9,850.00 Small Cash- Payment—$75 ‘Monthl‘y 6615 8th Jameson Co. Owner and Builder 906 New York Ave. N.W. Main 5526—Ask the Man Who Owns One ESTATE. ! | ing, after which the juice can be re- moved by decanting or by the use of a very closely woven jelly bag. This will exclude much of the tartar, which creates crystdls jn grape jelly. For the juice maker a complement hint may be desfrable. Few grapes produce juices having a balance be- tween sugar, acid and astringent con stituents. The juice of many of the finer quality grapes can be used blend ed with these juice producers to give a product of higher quality or more body than that derived from the usc of the principal julce grape. I TIMELY HINTS I Do not let the vegetable garden suf- fer for want of moisture, for water forms the greater part of the bulk of vegetables. Experiments have shown that the liberal use qf water will often increase the vield of vegetables in a dry season by one-third. All the plant food materials from the soll enter the roots after being dissolved in water. Be sure that your soil contains suf- ficient moisture. As a rule, foliage crops, like lettuce, kale and spinach, do fairly well in par. tial shade, but they must have a min- imum of three hours of sunshine a day. Plants which ripen fruits, like tomatoes. should have a minimum of five hours’ sunshine each day. Where thinning of vegetable crops is necessary one can often save the young seedlings and transplant them immediately into that part of the row where replacements are needed. How- ever, these moved plants will require shading and extra watering for a few days. Wooden shingles edged in at either side of the row will provide this shade. Potato growers should hill up their crop when the plants are in bloom. They should also be ready to spray for potato blight. One ought to watch both the under- ant diseases and for in increase the efficiency for signs of sect pests. of spraying sprayer to which the nozzle i ed should be curved. using a right angled tee. This will enabie the op- erator to shoot the Spray upwar that it will coat the under surfa the leaves Side dressing of nitrate of soda is fine for leaf development. but it must be used in small doses. For tomatoes, beans and vine crops apply the salt when the plants are coming into bloom: if earlier, there will be a-tend- ency for thix strong plant food to induce excessive leaf and vine growth. One pound to 200 square feet is the usual proportion, and it should be pread out in between the rows just before a rain, or one may use 1 tea- spoonful of salt dissolved in 10 or 12 quarts of water. Begin to prepare the manure mulches for the asparagus bed and for use in the perennial border this coming Fall. Free cutting of annuals usually means more flowers. When a plant | starts to go to seed blooming stops. | When possible, cut all flowers in the ecarly morning. Put them promptly tnto cold water and allow them to reach their full beauty in a cool, dark ened room. How many people thoughtiessly neg- lect to cut back plants when they are being transplanted! ‘Transpianting, except from pots, is always a damag. | ing operation. for at least a part of the root system is destroyed in the digging. Nature tends to create a bal ance between the feeding and wate providing roots and the tops. After transplanting the demand for water by the tops will cause wilting and Priced Under $7,000 Inspect at Once Easy Terms Here is a home within the reach of any purse. Moder- ately priced, yet complete in every detail. Located in Wash- ington’s newest subdivision— “Metropolis View” Tapestry brick, 6 large rooms and bath, hot-water heat, elec- trio lights and beautiful fix- tures; built-in refrigerator; extra large front and double rear porches; laundry tubs; large rear yvard to wide alley. An excellent home that is com- St. N.W. Corner Venable and 8th Sts. 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If the making of the flower garden has been neglected, quick results may be obtained by sowing quick-growing annuals at this time. Probably the best annuals for this use aro sweet alyssum, annual chrysanthemums, Drummond’s phlox, marigolds, portu laca, zinnlas, mignonette and lupines. Be sure that the soil is sufficlently moist 0 that the seeds will germinate rapidly. Sometimes these plants and others can be purchased from the flower and seed stores. It is claimed that the pink vari- eties of hydrangeas may be made blue by adding iron filings to. the soll. These tilings should be cleaned of oil before being used. It is sometimes uncer- taln and gives a magenta color. Alu. minum sulphate is another substance for which similar claims are made. It is used in the proportion of 3 inces of aluminum sulphate to 1 gal- n of water. The solution is applied in &ix or seven applications, the first being about three weeks befors the flowering date. s warm weather advances the weeds develop into a_real menacing army. The rains and the sunshine have added to the growth of weeds, and now : t horde, our weed enemies, assing and ad neing Into garden and lawn. The horse nettle is the private in the vear rank. There is a whole squad of dan- delions, a platoon of docks, a com- pany of plantains, a battalion of morn- ing glorics, a regiment of quack grass, division of chickweed and a host of lesser warriors whose numbers are overwhelming. Thelr challenge to the mastery of the garden is very evident. If the gardener fails to meet them on the battiefield or delays putting real wark into the conquest, his garden and lawn will eventually be overrun by this army of weeds. In all weed eradication it is of the utmost_importance that they terly desrtoyed before there chuance for them to riven. which spread by underground parts must he ruthlessly duz out before they spread to new spaces. TWELVE PERENNIALS I First in sea Spring flow- | center. ch- | ering bul 3 v has ravorites among the hyacinths, the narcissus or the wonderful group of tulips. Then there are the minor bulbs, including the snowdrop and the ¢ Xt there are the varlous types of which come vear after 3 EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, return for a little care. The Japanese {ypes, aithough later, are included here. Iris give way to columbine, of which there are many new and remarkable combinations of color. The day lllie: too, have been improved, and man of the newer sorts merit the attention of the amateur. No garden is complete without the peony, which brings the bloom through May. A little wait and then the magnificent array of gladiolus should please the eve. Then will come the hardy orinetal poppy, of flaming color, but still handsomer in the new- er shades which the plant breeder has developed. The hardy larkspur has also lent itself to improvement and should by all means be inclyded. Then in late phlox should give matisfaction. plant is followed by the wonderful display of asters, American by origin, but European by adoption. Frost al- ways comes too soon for the full glo- rles of the chrysanthemum, and most gardeners then resolve to do better next year. I CLUB NOTES | Washington may be credited with the ability to stage fine floral exhi- It is commendable that the an Horticultural Soclety should make such a signal succes with its exhibit this Spring. Its grand Spring exhibition wus held on June 8 and 9§ in the Hall of Nations at the Wash- ington Hotel. This display is to be recorded as a remarkable attainment setting a_plane of excellence for the future. To David Lumsden as chair- man of the exhibition committee, to his co-workers and to the officers of this soclety must go the credit of staging this floral treat. The helpful co-operation of the many garden clubs, the spirit of friendly rivalry among the many exhibitors and the splendid display from distant cities, all aided in giving Washingtonians an unusual - | opportunity to see the best among the flowers which bloom at this season. Keynotes of the exhibition muss be- gin with the artistic bank of hybrid tea roses and ferns shown by F. R. Plerson of Tarrytown, N. Y. Mrs. Coolidge graclously accepted in person the tribute of the splendid vellow rose which has been named after the Pres ident’s wife. This rose is a clear buff vellow, suffused with orange in the The other gold medal rose, the deep red Mrs. I. R. Pierson, en- snared the admiration of every one. 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