Evening Star Newspaper, June 26, 1926, Page 18

REAL ESTATE. GARDENING IN WASHINGTON venteenth _Page.) Intervals of several months apart, so that the refuse will be thoroughly mixed. To hasten rotting, the pile <hould be watered down every two weeks, especlally in dry weather. Gardening directions often say “use humus” in mixing solls for ~house plants, for seed beds, for special flower heds and in the garden. You should he able to make your own supplies of this much needed plant food right in vour own backyard. |PFRE NIAL FLOWER l Perennial flowering plants give a special satisfaction above those sa- cured from the growing of annual plants in that they afford beauty for more than one year. Those who are growing perennials learn to watch sach Spring for the recurrent appear- ance of their favorites, the compan- ions of the past year. Perennials need good soll, require plenty of humus and other plant foods and water when the season happens to be too dry. There is a great variety in color and season of bloom. Some are tall and adapted to the back ground of the border, whila other: are short and used for neat edgings in the front. Still others are medium in size and are used for the middle plantings. Sometimes for appearance. a few well chosen annuals a a perennial border to supyp season of bloom. A list of all the perenninls could ba grown in this lncality would be long. However, there are a ¢ of trial: Alyssu i : Aqui feet. many colors early June: Arabls aplina edging, white, April-M: the improved sorts, 3 feet, purple, gold, blue, etc., September-Octoher; Campanulas, Canterbury bel blue or white, Ma mums, hardy sorts, 2 to 5 feet, @ colors and shapes, late Fall: Coreopsis lanceolata, golden vellow, all Summer. Dianthus plumarius, fragrant grass pink, edging, 8 to 12 inches, delphinium, larkspur hybrid: specles, 6 to 7 feet. June-Jul. dia, blanket flower, o feet, reds yeliows, June to September; hit mallow. ¢ feet, pink and ro: Summer: Linum perenne, flax blue cloud in early Summer; my forget-me-not, 1 foot, blue, Summer; papaver, oriental poppy. to 3 feet, flame color, early May-June; iris spe- cies, a splendid group for Spring; peonies for May and early June. I JAPANESE IRIS. | Japanese iris are among the most | attractive flowers which bloom in | June and July. They do not need | boggy conditlons, as are depicted in | some catalogues, for, although they | delight in moisture, they will thrive | in any good garden soil if water is applied abundantly and if the expo sure is sunny. Japanese iris need well drained spot so that water does |} not stand about their roots. Japanese iris_are best planted or divided in late July or early August, after the flowering season is past. They should be lifted every third year, cutting the clump into pleces 6 or § inches square. Japanese iris differ from the bearded or German irls in two respects. The beared planted on the surface of the soh while the crowns of the Japanese iris | should be covered about 2 inches deep Bearded iris like a_limed soil, wheres the Japanese prefer a somewhat acid, and f N on some peat is often added to the soil. This type of iris must have plenty of room for development, and should not be allowed to become weedy or overgrown with grass. It is impor- tant that the soil be well cultivated and a surface mulch of peat is often applled during the Summer months. If the soil is inclined to be a little heavy | mounds of sand when they are plant. ed. One of the secrets in the culture gx;';veapzmose ir to supply water in | rous quantities durin s before the buds apen. = "¢ SPring which | 3 irls are|f the clumps can be set on little |} l CLUB NOTES | Have you seen the rock garden at ‘Walter Reed Hospital this season? It you have neglected to go there, you have missed a rare treat. A few days ago a noted agricultural book pub lisher visited this place. He turned to Prof. David Lumsden, the designer and maker of this rock garden, and exclaimed that he never realized there in this country. He further inquired about the possibility of using photo- graphs of this garden gem to illus- trate a rorthcoming book on “Roch Gardening.” It often needs the plau- dits of an outsider to arouse the intex. est of local residents. Do your part to make Washingtonlans an. exception in the case of this wonderful rock garden at Walter Reed. It is now a good time also to see the perennial flower garden near the rock garden, Here one may- find in full splendor the newer varleties of the older types of perennials such as randmother used to have in her own ‘sarden. Plants fall into three distinct groups with intermediate gradations when one considers the importance of the soil reaction, whether acid, alkaline or neutral. Certain plants do best when the soil has an acld character; ome are more thrifty when the soil an alkaline nature, while e best in a neutral sofl. A “Soil Reactlon in Relation to .’ comes from the pen of ry of the United States Divislon of Chemistry. It contains lists of plants for different types of . as well as practical methods of ting the reaction of sofls. It has just been issued by the American Hor- ticultural ty as Bulletin 4. This hulletin is free to all members and hows one of the returns for member- hip in this orzanization. The Arlington Cou attended a lecture by F. L. Mulford of the Department of Agriculture dn June 17. His topic was the culture and care of roses. This organization is looking forward and making ex- tensive plans for the annual Fall flower show. The annual Fall flower show of the National Capital Iris and Dahlia So- iety will be held late this Fall at the Mayflower Hotel. It is impossible at this time for the exhibition com- mittee to set a definite date. Garden Club the members of the Rhode Island | Avenue Citizens’ Association is getting under way. The preliminary judging will take place in August. Under the auspices of the Takoma Horticultural Club there are held from eight to nine flower shows each year. In order of date, they are: Narcissus, tulip, iris, rose, peony, gladiolus, a combined flower and fruit show, dahlia and chrysanthemum. Exhibits are open not only to mem- Apartment Semi-Detached Each With 6 Rooms and Bath Separate Heating Plant 3019 15th St. N.W. .S —A Bargain & Terms arranged & N N N The names of Japanese greatly confused. but t. straight varieties which are very handsome. Many people like to grow seedling to watch the great variation In color from pure white through lav- 0 purple i J Gnder, to burple and from single to | here are many | Beau UNSURPASSED 1418 Eye St. N.W. R L B L B e T e 2222 T, iris are | & | \’ Realtors investment Building tiful New . 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The exhib- its are chiefly for amateurs, but in some cases like peonies, gladioll and dahilias, there are classes for commer- cial exhibitors. These shows have had a great in- fluence on_the increased quantity of flowers of ‘the better varieties now being grown in the community. There {are usually large collections of named | varleties at each show. This enables ! the novice to see the various sorts |and to make his selection for future | ordering. | One phase of this exhibitional work lin Takoma Park is the emphasis | placed ‘'upon new varleties originated |y the exhibitors. This has led a number of club members to join the ranks of plant breeders, new plant producers, and now there is consid- iris, new and other ereble rivalry with new | dahlias, new narcissus choice plant selections. | Note: Chester J. Hunn, who has been conducting the garden column in The Star, has been called to a professorship in the department of ornamental horticulture at Cornell University. 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