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gether i eare ;| weigh boar L,REAL ES .Gardening in Washington AND ITS ENVIRONS Condocted by J. W. Waellington, Garden Editor, The Star. The prevalent notion that the peach 0 4 very shortlived tree is not alto- true. Too frequently trees succumb from a lack of intelligent The lack of pruning is probably the most frequent cause of failure of peach trees to continue in a produc- condition. This trouble Is espe- evident in the hame garden ere may be one or-more trees | re the owner has Tie op- jiiv of learning. the Defter 15 of tree management. Unlike nd pear, peaches bear their hoots grown the previous 2son hile the tree is still young there is an abundance of thrifty new growth, but as the tree grows older w growths become shorter and numerous, In older trees much he new growth is produced at the ends of the larger branches. As a result the fruit is borne on the out- side of the tree, frequently causing laige branches to break down with of the fruit. 1 peach trees uned quite severely every sea: <on after they have reached bearing aze. this overgrown condition will W be reached. Such pruning should ist in the removal of some of the v SEED POTATOES As a rule, the home gardener does not -concern himself with quality in seed potatoes. Perhaps to the aver- | age person potatoes seem much alike. However, the commercial grower has found out to his discomiture that po- | tatoes may be very much unlike. A | few years ago it was wenerally Le- | lieved that potato varieties dagenerat- ed or “ran out” with age. Now It is known . that degeneration occurs nct number ot trom old age, but from insidious and obscure disenses which ! Winter over in the tubers. = This Fknowledge has helped, because it has taught growers to seek out the healthy 1 fields for source of seed. But in the | direct control of the diseases no great {advance has baen made. These diseases are so devastating that the crops are someiimes reduced to practically nothing. Hence these troubles have a very direct Learing on the consumer. The home gardener who has failed to grow white potatoes successfully, in spite of good care, may, quits unknown to himself, have been handicapped by poor seed. 1’o- tato seed dealers are beginning to rec- ognize the jmportance of selected seed stocks, and it is quite likely that much better seed potatoes will be available away in a cool cellar. Cuttings are. however, much more successful, the young rooted plants being ready to make a. quick start in the Spring and having greater vigor than old plants. Cutting should be made just below a node or joint. Remove fluwer huds and trim leaves to one-half, so that the transpiration from the cutting will be reduced. Place the cuftings in boxes of prepared soll, preferably com posed of equal parts of sind, leaf mold and loamy sofl. Keep the boxes out- doors under partial shade and protect from heavy rains. Water regularly but rather sparsely. As soon as root- ing begin® piants should be transfer- red to individual pots. With the ad- vent of reai cold, pots should be brought into the house and placed preferably near a window. l PROTECTING TREES Girdling by mice and rabbits con- stitutes a real menace to fruit trees during the dormant season. Th danger becomes particularly keen dur- ing the Winter when ordinery food supplies become short and the rodents turn to young bark for nourishment. Autumn is the season to protect the trees. Of the many remedies sug- gested, none is as successful as strong galvanized square mesh wire cloth placed in the form of a cylinder about the trunk of the tree. Washes of various kinds are recommended hut invariably fail to prevent injury. The wire will last for several seasons and it fastened securely and buried a few inches in the soil will prove a real protection. In northern States wl D. C., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER-.‘ 11, 1926. the snow accimulites, screens some times fall #s’ rabbits travel over the top of the snow. In this 1ocality there is little danger from this source. Noth- ing is quite as discouraging as to Aind trees injured by rodents. Bridge grafting is sometimes employed to save Injured trees but like many other troubles prevention Is the best cure. CRAB APPLES I The brightly ' colored crab apples now coming to market are not simply small-sized apples but are crosses be- {ween ordinary apples and a related ab_apples generally much * more winter cold and drought than our large apples. In addition the crabs are usually much more fruitful than many of our regular varletles. Al- though quite astringent and of no value for eating fresh, the crab apple makes a particularly fine flavored Jelly. There is a great range in size in the crab apple group from the very small Red Siberian to the Excelsior which 1s nearly, the-size of the aver- age apple. In medium sized crabs Transcendant, Hyslop and Martha are all excellent varieties but like many of the true apples have a tendency to bear heavily in alternate years. The small Red Siberian bears its fruits in clusters and is highly ornamental both in flower and in fruit. As a source of beauty and usefulness the larger home gardens might very well include a tree of any of the varieties men- tioned .| TIMELY SUGGESTIONS The unusually extended period of rainy weather has not been without its advantages to gardeners. Trees, shrups and other plants, which ware turning yellow and brown in the mid- dle of August, have taken on a fresh green look again. Young evergreens and other newly set plants, which were struggling to gain a foothold, now will be able to establish them- selves sufficlently to resist the ad- Ve of the Winter. Plant diseases are controlled Withj| difficulty in rainy seasons. e dreaded black spot of roses is unusu- ally prevaleni, and in many cases has succeeded in completely defoliating the more susceptible varieties. In most Instances affected plants will recover but should be eassisted by scattering a large handful of bone meal about the base of the plant and stirring the soil. Just as soon as new leaves appear these should be sprayed with bordeaux or dusted with a mix- ture of nine parts of finely pulverized sulphur and one part of arsenate of lead powder. ‘Winter rye makes an excellent cover crop for the vegetable gar@en. In the present shortage of animal ma- nures cover crops are indispensable in maintaining productivity of soils. Commercial fertilizers supply fertility but fail to contribute sufficient humus to keep the soll loose and workable. Rye seed is inexpensive, and is pro- curable from any of our local seeds REAL ESTATE. men or grain dealers. Under the Th present moisture conditions the seed will germinate very quickly, soon cov- ering the ground with a mat of green which will endure throughout the ‘Winter, the plant being perfectly hardy. The catalpa worm is now making its appearance and is especially noticeable on that catalpa, popularly | known as the umbrella tree. So nu- merous and ravenous are the yellow and black worms that defoliation fre- quently results. Cantrol is relatively easy with spraying or dusting with paris green or lead arsenate. Grapes are fully two weeks later in maturing this year than last, due to the late Spring start. Hence, it is quite impossible to properly de- termine the normal season of fruit- ing for their several varieties. held September 7 On August 18 Roy G. Plerce of the | banking room of Takoma Horticultural Club discussed the culture of hardy lilies before the |to attractive arr: Blue Ridge Garden Club at Blue|af Ridge Summit, Pa. The growing of | question one of hardy lilies is a favorite study with |the city. David Lumsden Mr. Plerce, who has approximately ' Mulford acted as judg 40 species of this genus growing in his garden at 504 Aspen street, Ta- koma Park. ‘The Takoma Horticultural Club held its annual vegetable and fruit show at the local branch library en the evenings of September 9 and 10. e year. Despite the dry weather prevalling throughout the greater part of the growing season the exhibits were un- usually varied and attractive. Thy show was under the immediate m: agement of C. C. Thomas, secretary of the club. is toward contraction. —Alexander Hamilton Institute. List awards appeared in the daily papers. Federal-American Bank de serves a great deal of praise for the splendid display of Autumn flowers Rna 8 in the main s new bulilding at Fourteenth and G streets. In respect ement and quality blooms the show was withont finest ever held in T.. ‘We expect a lower rate of activity in some lines before the end of tha In lines such as building con struction, textiles, etc., the tendency A recession in business of whatever progortions is not the material out of which the foundations of bull markets are built o A HILLCREST, D. C. 3 Miles From the Capitol—300 Feet Above Sea Level Washington’s Highest Close-in Subdivision FOLLOWING a simple announcement of the opening of Branch avenue to Naylor road, Maryland, 26 lots on [ Branch avenue were immediately snapped up by wise investors without any further advertisement. CITY water, gas, electricity, bus service, schools, churches, CR nd the heading in “This type of pruning e also preventing to even the small backyard gardener in the near future. | GERANIUMS ' Althouzh many people purcl bedding geraniums every Yose T TTTICACAE You’ll Want to “Linger a While” in this Home! You will want to go through this newest example of our “Master Built” Homes—leisurely —lingering to admire the many innovatiens of comfort and beauty. = Sample House No. 2817 Bellevue Terrace Four bedrooms; 2 baths and 2 showers ; full floored attic; wide cel- lar, with 2-car garage; hot-water heat; Keystone automatic hot-water storage system. These ‘“Master Built” homes finished in white and mahogany; strikingly original elec- trical fixtures, and plugs everywhere. stores, good neighbors—all these are yours at HILI.- m of pruning, Comparing : te and no pruning. it eir own stock from v that moderate pruning was | September 1s a favored month for In this case all branches were | propagation, as plants developing from headed back three or four feet, the cut being made above a side branch. . Weak and crowded branches were taken out entirely. Pruning alone will not restore peach tree but is an essential step in their renovation. DETACHED houses, large lots, graded streets, pure air, unsurpassed natural beauty, magnificent scenery—await you in HILLCREST. ISE restrictions safeguard your home and investment in HILLCREST. WHERE CAN YOU FIND SUCH VALUES? 12 to 25 cents per square foot for restricted property 4 in the District of Columbia We Build for You! | cuttings taken at this season will have | time to root, but will not grow large and cumbersome to handle during the Winter. It used to be a common prac- tice to lift the entire plant with the approach of heavy frosts and store it We Finance Your Home! Of beautiful tapestry brick, with a spacious front porch of concrete. Wide hall and stairway; attractive living room, with artistic fireplace; dining room, breakfast porch, kiteh- en, pantry and outside service porch. Best quality linoleum in pantry and kitchen; Frigidaire, Jewel Range, etc.; “Standard” plumbing fixtures and “Crane” piping throughout. TO REACH HILLCREST, D. C. Drive out Pa. 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