Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1926, Page 18

Landscape Gardening BY ROSE GREELY, Landscape Architect For the grounds of the small house | which has not an enthusiastic garden- | er in the family, flowering shrubs fre- | quently take the place of the more troublesome flower gar the Spring and carly mmeyr the place is gay with color, with the blos. | soms of flowering crabapples au(ll cherriés, of forsythia, lilacs and mock | erange, but as the days pass the pro- fuslon of flowers becomes less until one reaches the period, midway be- tween Spring bloom and Autumn ber. St. John's Worts (Hypericum),' with showy flowers like single yellow roses with long golden stamens, particularly effective because of.the dark green follage, which is characteristic of most of the family. | Two Summer blooming shrubs with {white flowers are excellent for semi jwild planting—Button Bush (Cepha- !lanthus occidentalis), which grows in | wet ground in its wild state, and Sweet | Pepper Bush (Clethra alnifolia), which may be planted with cedars, ground |Juniper, high bush blueberties and i Wild roses, to make a hedgerow jhich carries one back in spirit 1o the Gloucester moors. | While these late flowering shrubs {are blooniing there are others which | blossomed early now coming into fruit. The bush. honeysuckles, with August | FIRM REPORTS SALES ! i | McKeever & Goss Record Indicates | Brisk Trade for Early Summer. |~ Approximatel. 000 worth real estate gwas sold during the ear! Summer tMrough the office of Mec- Keever & Goss, according to an an- nouncement made by that firm { terday. Practically all of the sales included in this list were residential of TOTALING $750,000 | REAL ESTATE. 1’226-16 OW ace Northeast First Time Offered A New Row of “LURIA” Built Homes 9 Built, 2 Sold Before Completion Highest Elevation—Southern Exposure o berr} - s g e ;;;t,,fi‘:fi:;,;egog; R e inse | property of moderate price. One new ing because they are so large. Mount | APartment house built by A. Hanna Holly (Nemopanthus), with neat small |ocated at 219 IL street was sold to a ff foliage and hanging berries of crimson | l0cal investor during this time. |} rather than scarlet, is valuable in the| This firm predicts that with the re-| shrubbery because it is so rarely seen. | turn of cooler weather and the end of And Silver Thorn (Elaegnus argentea), | Vacation time sales in \Washington with fragrant flowers and good fruits, | Will continue to be brisk is effective at all times of the year for | That sales have been good in the its lovely silver gray foliage. Bladder | last few ‘months is indicated by the Senna (Colutea arborescens), a low | announcement of this firm that so | shrub with finely cut follage and pea-|-far this year they far exceeded like flowers, has in August delightful | all records of vrevious y {Dlown-up pods of silvery pink.~ And {in back of the shrubbery the haw- thorns are coming into fruit in| masses of glorious scarlet. With ail ! { this beauty there is no reason why | the August shrubbery should be bare. | ries, when the shrubbery is ing in interest. 1If there is u flower gar- den it can be used at this time to di-| vert the interest from the sMrubbery. but if there is no garden the shr bery itself must “carry be ‘done only by dev ttention to the shrubs which can be ounted on for Midsummer effect Not all the flowering shrubs Aare unusual , can be found in every o garden, and should be'in every cause of this very when most of the bushes are green the Rose of Sharon, or Althea (Hibis L v Fechitels 7 owering Crab PCCr R, Y "Zo, S 'he old shrub had flowers like large hollyhocks of white. = blulsh-pink or red. the color usually Gives you another 100 mixed with purple to be in itselr good. But from the old type new and | — AR A . 25 : — | opportunity to visit Interesting rieties have been de- | Lyon Village rc,alovely double |quite as useful for Summer bloom, is|planted. The bright vellow of The Place of Homelike Homes Sunday and Monday | | These super-built and roomy rooms, complete e master bedroom full width of house, kitel with one-piece sink and drainboard, cabinet and extra. good also built-in refrigerator, concrete front po and breakfast porches. Bullt-in garage. vited and urged to inspect, amd compare The U Price, $7,950 Terms, $500 Cash Monthly Payments to Suit )'ou Open All Day and Evenings Representaliv_e on Premises How to Get There {2 2t Tt I Mol 0 it Service, LOUISE.LURIA & CO. Investment Bldg. Main 9285 Evening Phone, Columbia 5631 Inspect at Once | s i : y Six large rooms. tiled bath, 0 0 hewh., electric lights, hard- A Home of Beauty, Charm and wood floors and trim, one-piece Notable Appearance sink, built-in ice box, instan- taneous water heater, and other Near Sherman Circle Where Houses are Always in Demand v Fot "ihits ti ot tia year by Dyer's Broom (Genista tinctoria), a low-grow- 1: ing shrub with narrow leaves and i i 1 very double |the Summer Lilac, or Butt Bush blossoms in Summer and its ball': nd Lady Stan-|(Buddelin_ Variabilis Magni It|green stems in Winter mark it as u led pale pink, for [blpoms all Summer and until frost,|conspicuous plant all the year round. |small pealike flowers. It is most ap- convenient for | with stalks of lilac flowers, | Yellow a- popular Summer color, | propriate for wild planting. Among The flowers | The family of Brooms is represented trimmer shrubs vellow is found in the nt and attract butterfiies, | » the charm of the shrub. | for new apidly and t) often flowering the | € is planted | 1 ast vear. nearly half were min- ing, metal and machine work naturally a stems. Planted closely together pruned enough to make a solid gro for Jameson- * Built - Homes 920 to 942 Quincy St. N.W. Only 2 squares from 14th St. car line I ns because it grows 18 profusel here hase, back of theiropen la itterfly If open group planting or specimens lesired solid screen the one stem and g A smaller shrub almost known as the Rose of ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY to Buy 2 ica), w July and Summe: g like small vellow double, according remains in bloom until lat abundant flower ros single or to the variet = Mein 4874 Main 8552 . STOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor INDOW BRINKLEY-BUILT HOME ANACOSTIA SHADES Shissns Place, ene square to Anacostia Street Car Line We Gladly Submit Estimates 20. SOLD Brick homes, six rooms and tiled bathroom. Colonial style front porch. Double rear porches. Built-in garage. Loy Price—Reasonable Terms Turn off Nichols Avenue at Police Station WM. P. NORMOYLE Realtor Main 2255 as well extras. Double rear porches. cement front porch. With or without built-in garage. “Ask the man who owns one” For Sale by COMPANY Main 5526 THOS. A. JAMESON 906 New York Ave. N.W. Coziest of Homes —An exclusive community of them—varying in type— Bungalows and 2-story Cottages If you are tired of renting you'll get a real thrill in- specting these pretty Homes—of original planning; splendid equipment throughout—and built the Kite per- fect way. Newton St.—at R. I. Ave. N.E. Wholly detached with plafited lawns all about and splendid yards. $350 cash—$60 a month- Open every day and evening—Including Sunday and Labor Day Take cars at 15th and G Sts. N.W, Newton St. N, AN ATTRACTIVE PETWORTH HOME 222 Varnum. St. N.W. FOR SALE OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY It is a well constructed brick home. containing six well arranged rooms, reception hall, tile bath, front and . g double rear porches (one an inclosed sleeping porch); % every modern improvement, oi course; weather stripped, 486 th St W.. Corner of Delafield St « IV, . full screens. A particularly well planted lot, with arbor. Center-Entrance Hall Plan, House 32 Feet Wide 810 F Street N.W. REAL ESTATE BROKERS: —Glover Park Homes— You are invited to inspect the first homes com- sl pleted in our new subdivision. These English type homes are the most distinctive and complete ever . R e 3 The location is very desirable. On the highest point constructed in this city within thousands of dollars L Fveny g It in the city, a square from Soldiers’ Home Park, close to out to R. I Ave. and and there are the Homes. of our price. Do not fail to see them this week. Price lists and full description upon request. Ex- hibit house; 2526 Tunlaw Road N.W. (one block north from intersection of 3/:|h Street, one’ block west of Wisconsin Avenue). B. H. GRUVER 927 15th St. N.W. Main 2670 [ o o i o i i gk g b e g i i g g g ) This Bungalow— Gives a General Impression of the Many, Many Distincti Home Types at Delightful Chil'sum Castle Heights D. C. Inspeet Sunday aid Monday .. 3 large rooms, hardwood floors throughout, stone open firepiace, French doors. beautiful bathroom with Pembroke built-in tub, large Space to finish two ON THE 14th St ! CAR LINE hen, built-in ice box. larze rooms in attic. STUCCO—STONE—FRAME AND SHINGLE EFFECTS PRICED LOW— RENT-LIKE TERMS HOMES ~Taie ! YOUR RENT © MONEY | WILL BUY YOUR HOME 70 INSPECT THESE street car marked Takoma Sireet and wail east 3 b on ahore rorner B wiot i east ow coraer B'air load DETACHED HOMES Long!etor VALLES ARE RAPIDLY INCREASING TERRELL and LITTLE. Inc. 1206 18th St NJW. Main 3285 ¢ Phone Adams 3215-W Built, Owned and for Sale by Harry A. Kite Member Washington Real Estate Board 1511 K Street Main 4846 E;y Less Than Rent éfid Get Much More | 9 .sold” . | WE ADVISE PROMPT ACTION Modest Cash Payment Very‘Easy Terms 7 Left Brick construction. Colonial architecture. Six large rooms and reception hall, tile bath, built-in tub, latest sani- tary fixtures. Colonial front porch, breakfast porch. Sclect oak floors, first and second floors. Floor plugs rooms, Beveled door. Good closet space. Well equipped kitchen with one-piece sink. combination swivel fau- cets, built-in ice box, built-in ironing board. Exceptionally large lot. in. all mirrorcd These homes face the beautiful grounds of the Franciscan Monastery and are convenient to churches, stores, bus lines and schools. They combine country life and city pleasures. Don't risk delay, see them Sunday. Sample House, 3715 18th St. N.E. Price, $8,950 Built by Wolfe, Shapiro and Haves, With Union Day Labor Out Rhode Island Avenue N.E. to 17th Str North on 17th Street to Newton—One Block East to 18th Street |Shapire-Katz Realty Company i Exclusive Agents 1416 K St. N.W. Main 9111 | ! | 1 1 all conveniences, such as churches, schools, stores and transportation. Very splendid outlook. Price is $8,750 Which is lower than surrounding values INSPECTION INVITED NNON: & LUCH 713 14th Street N.W. Main 2345 16th Street Heights Beautiful New Brick Detached Homes All Open for Inspection Today, Sunday and Labor Day 4310 18th Street N.W. 4204 18th Street N.W. 1734 Webster Street N.W. Description These artistic homes contain seven, eight and nine rooms, parlors upstairs and down. and have two beautifi omplete baths. They are modern in every detail, including hardwood finors through- out. lLarge open places, -instantaneous water heaters, built-in fixtures and refrigerating plant are among the many conveniences to be found in these splendid homes. Large side and rear vards with double brick garage. We invite your most careful inspection Drive out 16th Street to Varnum and turn leit to 18th Strect or call us for auto service 16th Street Highlands Brick Dutch Colonial 1338 Geranium St. N.W. Situated ,west of Alaska Ave. in beautiful 16th Street High- lands, Washington's most_rapidly growing distinctive section. This home contains seven large rooms and two baths; is of brick con- struction and modern in every detail. including Lot-water heat. electric lights, hardwood floors throughout, Guilt-in fixtures, in- stantaneous hot-water heater. and many other conveniences which only a personal inspection will show you. Beautiful yards, garage to match house. Drive out 16th Street and Alaska Avenue to Ger- anium Street and turn left half block to property, or call us for auto service. 5 CUVIER A. METZLER ¢ Dependable Service Main 89 1106 Vermont Avenue Sundays and Night Service—Adams 620 Seven big rooms, two tile baths. one with shower: concrete front and side porches, best oak flooring, splendid hot-water heating plant, attractive electric fixtures, built-in garage. Overlooking Petworth and surrounding country in a home community of good neighbors. The opportunity to obtain such a distinctive house as this one is very rare. See it Sunday. SHAPIROKATZ REALTY (0. ~—— REALTORS-BUILDERS = - 1416 K St. N.W. Main 9111 Only $75 a Month —with a small first payment gives vou immediate occupancy and an increas- ing ownership of this charming new tapestry brick home the Glover Park at— 2052 37th Street Constructed hy a prominent builder, the dwell- ing is?delightfully planned with three large hed chambers, living room, dining salon, well equipped kitchen, tiled bath with shower and built-in fixtures, cedarlined closets, etc.; oak floors throughout, automatic water heater, com- fortable sereencd porches and a roomy BUILT- IN GARAGE. And the total price to you is only $9,500!!! near new Drive out Mass. Ave., sontd on Wisconsin Ave. and 31th Street. Or take Wisconsin Ave. car to 37th and walk south to houses. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY BOLEHELPS 1417 K Street-—Main 9300 Member Washing'on Real Estate Eoard 0 0 O