Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1926, Page 18

REAL ESTATE CLEARING BEGUN * FORNEW BUILDING 0Old Loring Home on K Street to Be Replaced by Office Structure of 5 Floors. A wrecking crew is now busily en- gaged in demolishing the old Loring home, at 1420 K _street recently ac- quired by Louis T. Rouleau through the office of Boss & Phelps. As soon site is cleared, Mr. Rouleau mmence the construction of a modern, five-story, fireproof business office bullding. The design of this structure will be simple, and it will be constructed of of steel and concrete faced with lime- stone and granite. There will De electric elevator service, automatic oil heating equipment and other mod ern features. The first two floors will be completed as single offices, the en tire space being thrown open, while the three floors above will be divided into individual rooms and suites open- ing on a central hall. The entire second and third floors have already been leased. In design and construction this new i ry building will be in keeping with the increasing development of the K street business center between Fourteenth street and Connecticut avenue. Boss & Phelps will have the handling of the completed building. DEFINITION OF BRICK GIVEN FOR INDUSTRY Burned Clay Holds Title, But Other Materials May Have Name if Prefix Is Used. During some 6000 years a brick has been recognized in the public mind as a unit of burned c Within the last vear certain i sts concerned about the manufacture of substitutes for brick have sought to have the dictionary publishers change the defi- nition to -include as brick any unit made in its form and measurements, regardless of the ingredients used Such a definition, if adopted, would relieve the makers of bricks who use cement, sand, cinders and other aggre- gates from designating their products as sand-lime, cement-cinder and the several other kinds of synthetic brick, as the case might be. Recently formal notice of this ef- fort was taken by the American So- ciety for Testing Materials through its committee C-3. which is the official committee giving consideration to all (Continued from Seventeenth Page.) open ground in early May, readily ger- minate and rapidly develop into strong plants, which flower from early July until frost, provided the flowers are cut regularly. No annual will thrive as well in poor soil, although this type of culture is hardly to be recommend- ed. If the zinnia has any fault it is the stout stems which glve the plant a rather stiff and formal appearance. This drawback can be overcome by interplanting with other species. ABELIA Any one who has chanced to see the abella now in blossom in the or- \namental planting in front of the ad- ministration buflding of the Depart- ment of Agriculture and In other places about the city will agree that this beautiful plant is well worthy of a position among our finest Summer flowering shrubs. The great profu- sion of small flowegs, white with a blush of pink, evenly distributed over the entire plant, gives the abelia a dainty, attractive appearance difficult to equal in any other shrub. Not so showy as the butterfly bush or the crape myrtle, nevertheless the abelia has the advantage of remaining in continuous bloom from late June to severe frosts. And because of its small size the plant can be used ef- fectively for low plantings where the taller vhrubs would be distinctly out of place. Abella may be planted ef- fectively in front of tall-growing spe- cles such as lilacs, mock orange, wei- gela, etc., or may be used in mass or single plantings. Cultural needs are like those of other shrubs. Propaga- tion is relativel v from hard wood cuttings taken in late Fall and han- dled in the same manner as grape cuttings. Plants are readily avail- able from _commercial nurseries. Abelia has the favorable quality of coming into bloom when very young, as indlcated in new plantings near the kiosk on Pennsylvania avenue. e TIMELY SUGGESTIONS I Blossom end rot on tomatoes is in some seasons a rather destructive trouble in this vicinity. Just when the fruits approach maturity decay appears, causing a blackening of the entire center of the fruit. Unfortu- nately there is no satisfactory con- trol. Scientists ascribe the trouble to unsatisfactory water or food supply. but fail to suggest any certain con- troi. Midsummer is the season for sow- ing the seed of perennial flowers for next year's bloom. Columbine, hardy pinks, pyrethrum, sweet william, coreopsts, hollyhocks. etc. Best re- suits are secured if the seed is sown in prepared soil in a cold frame, but fair success should result from sow- ing in rows in the open garden. In response to an inquiry concern- ing the preparation of arsenate of GARDENING IN WASHINGTON - use 15 parts of dry arserpte of lead to 100 parts of hydrated'lime. Mix as thovoughly as possible and apply freely to cabbage and caulifiower plants attacked by the worms. Continue to plant sweet corn, using early ripening varieties, such as Golden Bantam, ~Black Mexican, Crosby and Cory. Beets for late Autumn use and for storage in the root cellar may be sown at this time. Late celery plants should he trans- planted to the permanent rows. A good deal of labor in bankirg celery will be saved by planting in the bottom of a shallow trench but care must be exercised to spade the #oil thoroughly and to incorporate plant food in form of manure or complete fertilizer. Celery is a heavy teeder and will do practically nothing on_impoverished soll, Garden beans may still be planted. Many growers plant a row or .two every two weeks up to the middle of August to provide a succession. Crab grass i3 taking possession of many Washington lawns and must be mowed regularly to prevent it from crowding out all other species. Don't neglect to prune privet hedges before the new succulent growth resulting from recent rains be comi d and wood Keep the garden neat " A New Home 519 17th St. S.E. Bet. G and Potomac Ave. 6 rooms and bath, h.-w.h, elec. lghts, hardwood floors, all modern. $300 Cash; $62 Monthly Including All Interest LACY & BELT Owners and Bullders 493 G St. S.W. Fr. 8068 WANTED Nearby Maryland and Virginia proper- ties for sale. We have cash buyers for improved and unim- proved real estate in all sections sur- rounding Washing. ton. Gardiner & Dent, Inc. moving plants after the crops are harve: CLUB NOTES | From information supplied by Miss Mary E. Lazenby, chairman of the publicity committee of the recently organized Potomac Palisades Garden and Landscape Club, it is evident that this newest recruit to the garden clubs of Washington plans to be a real live factor in neighborhood civic im- provement. About the first act follow- ing organization was to pass a reso- lution against the further extension of row houses in the vicinity on the justifiable ground that row houses prohibit the ornamental plantings and® gardens that really do so much to croate the real home. Every effort AT TR REAL ESTATE. will be made to preserve and develop the natural beauties of the section and to encourage the building of attractive homes. That the club has no intention of being exclusive is indicated in the offer of membership to any resident with mutual interest. The list of officers was given in last Saturday's Garden column. PP Hawaii to Build 'More Schools. Bids will be called in December for the erection of the #irst unit of g group of schools in Hawall. It is planned to expend $5,000,000 during the next 10 years on theke schools. The first project. involving an ex- penditure of §2,500,000, will be com- ploted within five years. The build- ings will be of reinforced concrete. LONDON RENTS HIGH. As Great, Sometimes More, Than in New York. Rents and net incomes from bufld. ings in London compare with New York's and in some cases arg higher. Many show 10 per cent net on the eptire capital. In most London bulld- ings rents are quoted “plus rates and taxes.” In English parlance, “rates” are the real estate taxes and “taxes” are the levies assessed by the crown against the income similar to our Federal income tax. The collection of silverware is a hobby of King Gustav of Sweden. T A e S I Beautiful Moderate Priced OneBlock Westof Connecticut Ave. 3102-3118 Rodman St. Situated on an attractive terrace surrounded by trees, these Semi-detached Homes are different and are outstanding values. Eight rooms, built-in bath and shower. Open fireplace in living room. Everything the latest, and only $13,750 orcomein ram Sample -House Open Daily Until 9 P.M. C. H. Small & Realtors Co. Main 6861 guestions that come up ‘affecting lead dust recommended in last week's a = brick, brick tests, brickwork specifica- Plans of new five-story office building to be erected at 1420 K street. column for control of cabbage worms, Main 4884 925 15th St. N tions and requirements. Committee C-3 adopted a definition for brick as - 1409 L Street N.W. follows — e HILLEGEIST TO.DISCUSS TSI “Brick—A structural unit, rectangu- ADVERTISING OF REALTY At $8,950 lar in shape, and made of burned Chairman Will Urge Accuracy at An astounding offer in a new and thor- clays, unless designated by a prefix indicating other materfal.” As through centuries of use a brick Regular Meeting of Subcommittee. oughly modern brick home with quality features rarely found in residences sell- ing for less than $9,000! Three large has been an object of clay, the term “bi if used without a qualifying . bedrooms and built-in sleeping porch, = with tiled bath and builtin fixtures. Aero adjective, is understood in the present radiation, two other large porches, fine oak state of art to mean a unit of burned clay. Bricks are usually solid, about floors, special electric fitments, a wonderfully equipped kitchen—all on terms of payment Just Off Rockville Pike On Railroad and Electric Lines 8x3%x21; inch adapted to your own personal requirements!!! Exceptionally Fine Garden sptionally Fine Ga See 9th and Jefferson Streets Control of Rivers Sought. Full Production Take Fourteenth street car to Ninth and Kennedy Approximately 600,000,000 crowns 7-Roo'm Home strests, walking one square south. (the crown is now worth $0.03) have been expended for the regulation’ of the Vitava (Moldau) River at Prague Newly papered and painted inside and out. Fine lawn and shade trees. and that of the Elbe River from Meinik to the German frontier. A Very Reasonably Priced for Quick Sale further expenditure of about 200,000 erowns for the regulation of the Call Mr. Gray at Main 10134 Or Bethesda 346 Vitava on Maninach and the con- Maddux, Marshall, struction of a dam, as well as an elec- tric plant at Strekov, is planned. Moss & Mallory, Inc. 923 15th Street Main 10134 The subcommittee on advertising of the sales managers’ division of the, Washington Real Estate Board will hold its regular meeting at the Lee House Monday at 12:30 p.m. Charles H. Hillegeist, chairman of the sub- committee, will discuss improving of real estate advertising in general, with the view of better indicating to the public the realty for sale and better and more accurately describing prop- erty offered. i ~ What was a family to do? IVING costs—beginning with L the war—soared far beyond the family earnings — and first, curtailment of comfort, and then downright inconvenience, were neces- sary to make ends meet. That’s the condition that set me to thinking—and stirred me to find a solution where Home could be re- stored to its old-time meaning—and the industrious family could put a stop to that monthly drain on the purse for rent. I bought this big tract of City View Heights—an ideal location. Then I got my staff of architects busy working out my plans for Homes—that should be of practical size—comfortable to live in—con- venient for housekeeping—so that the servant question wouldn’t bother. Here they are—figured at prices within reach of any family’s resources —and financed upon terms that are easier to pay than rent. Really, these Homes are a hobby of mine—so you are actually getting more than the prices represent. There’s something in business be- sides profits—and I've the hunch to want to help those who want to help themselves, —Because they solve com- pietely the greatest of all prob- lems—“how best to live best.” Ideal Location— Bladensburg Boulevard and L St. N.E. Unprecedented Sales ‘We are pushed to keep our _ construction adequate to the . demand. ‘Appealing Prices 5,375 For Inside Homes 35,675 For Semi-Detached Homes 35,975 For Corner Homes Rifle Factory Being Built. A state rifle factory is being built at Jyvaskyla, Finland, reports Barton Hall. office of American consul, Helsingfors. The cost of the factory is estimated at 4,000,000 Finnish marks (the mark {s now worth $0.025), and it must be completed bafore December 1, 1926, However, the installment of the necessary ma: chinery wiil delay the opening of the until the Spring of 1 . 2818 28th Street Wocdley Park Near Wardman Park Hotel Priced for quick sale. Owner leaving city. Practically new house in very desirable section. Seven rooms, bath, sleeping porch, garage on concrete alley. Newly papered and painted. A Miller-built house. Call at Premises or phone Adams 1818 = SACRIFICE 1240 Girard N.W. $8,950 $700 Cash, bal., $62.50 Mo. See Today or Sunday | E I Two Squares West of Conn. Ave. At the Crest of Chevy Convincing Terms Of course you can afford to buy—when the monthly pay- ments are as low as $45. That’s less than rent. Easy of Access Take cars at 15th and N. Y. Ave,, opposite Treasury Dept—ride to 15th and H Sts. N.E.—connecting with the bus—or it's only two very short blocks to walk—up Bladens- burg Boulevard to L St. Open Every Day and Evening —Including Sunday briefly, comprises an immense drawing room opening to a spacious side porch, a cheery din- ing salon, kitchen with large pantry, four de- li;‘nfnl bedchambers, two fine il baths, separate servants’ quarters and bath, two-car built-in garage and other refinements, Terms may be arranged if desired! Open All Day Sunday! BOSURIMELPS Member Washington Real Estate Board 1417 K Street—Main 9300 3914 Harrison St. HE value of this entrancing new de- tached brick residence—at $26,500 —is self-evident. . And careful study but confirms your first impressions. The location and environment are unsur- passed, the design and plannin, ideal, and the construction perfect in every detail. Numerous large oak trees shade the extensive grounds (60 by 150 feet), while the house itself, Built, Owned and For Sale by £ , Harry A. Kite illip 1514 K Street L e Y:;'zskm” . fi""‘:“; Q) . . j v L g " Member Washington Real Estate Board