Evening Star Newspaper, November 6, 1926, Page 20

REAL ESTATE. Gardening in Washington AND. ITS ENVIRONS Conducted by J. W. Wellington, Garden Editor, The Star. LILIES FOR WASHINGTON In an interesting lecture delivered Defore the Takoma Horticultural Club n October 25 Roy G. Pierce of 504 street gave some valuable in- formation on lilles and their culture in this vicinity. From a lst of b8 species which have flowered in the District the following 19 were recom- mended as best suited from stand point of hardiness, beauty and ease of ng: Brownii, candidum (Ma- nna), longiflorum (Easter), regale. auratum, henryl, speciosum, Tigri- num (tiger), batemanneae, concolor, eroceum, canadense, dalmaticum, han- soni, humboldtii, paradlinum, elegans, tenufolium and testaceum. One weli known lily, superbum, is a native ¢ the District, occurring in swampy, wild areas. Every one knows the tiger lily and Mr. Plerce recommends this as a d sirable beginning to a lily collection because of its extreme hardiness an quick propagation by means of bu! bets, which form in the leaf axis. Lilles may be planted now. In fac the time of planting is largely regu lated by the ability to procure stoc! from the dealer. Mr. Plerce states that he has planted lily bulbs as latc as Christmas without bad results. Large bulbs may be set six inches or more in depth. No manure shoul come in contact with the bulb bu* may be dug in beneath or placed c the soll above. The Easter lily, such as we commonly assoclate with flor- 18t shops, bloom outdoors about July 1. When planted in beds this lily makes a beautiful sight in the gar- den. Lily hulbs are quite: expensive, but by adding a few each season one |, can soon acquire a nicegeollection. Mice and moles are the worst ememies of the lily, greedily devouring the bulbs. Temporary protection may b8 obtained by sinking a galvanized wire cvlinder in the ground and plac- ing the bulb in the center. Suggested readings follow: Books of a popular nature— C. D. Adams, “Lilies.”” McBride, Nast & Co., publishers. W Goldring, “The Book of the John Lane, publisher. A. “Lilles. London. E. H. Wilson, “The Lilies of Eafftern Asia.’ Bulau & Co., London, pub- lishers. 8. Jekyll, “Lilies for English Gar- dens.” Charles Scribner’s Sons, pub- lshers. Bulletins of Department of Agri- culture— D. Griffith, Bulletin 962, “The Pro- 4uction of the Easter Lily in Northerh Climates.” Bulletin 1331, “The Madonna Lily. Bulletin 1459, “The Regal Lily.” Magazine articles on lilles for Dis- trict of Columbla— Roy G. Plerce, The Flower Grower ;o.rsAprll. 71924; July, 1925, and May. l LAWNS I According to information obtained from the Department of Agriculture, 1t is now too late to sow grass seed. Quite likely the first heavy freegze would kill the small seedlings. About the only thing that the owner of a new lawn can do is to sow winter rye, which will serve to hold the sur- face of the lawn from washifig and perhaps furnish a little green manure for turning under next April, when the grass seed can be safely sown. Good clean grass seed is expensive, and when used, as often recommended, at the rate of 4 to 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet, one cdn ill afford to lose the seed. A mixture recommended by the De- partment of Agric@iture in Circular 49 consists of 17 parts Kentucky blue- grass, 4 parts recleaned redtop, 3 parts perennial rye grass and 1 part white clover. Red fescue or Chewings fescue s recommended for shady spots. Lawns should be prepared as faithfully as any part of the garden. In spading the soil at least 20 pounds of .bone meal can be applied for 1,000 square feet. Old composted manure would be even better but is unavail- able to'many. Established lawns will benefit from anhual applications of bone meal, 10 to 15 pounds per 1,000 square feet. PERSIMMONS There is quité a sharp contrast be- tween the large orange-yellow per- simmons now appearing on our local market and l?le wild forms which grow so abundantly:in the vicinity of Washington. The market varie- tles are from trees originally fmport- ed from Japan, where this fruit is greatly prized and has been improved by centuries of selection and breeding. Undoubtedly, the native persismmon: could be improved in the same way As a matter of fact, there are already Some selected types offered under dis. tinct variety name: The native persimmon is pecullar in the fact that fruit-bearing flowers are usually produced on one tree and pollen-bearing flowers on another. This explains why certain trees re- main fruitless and makes necessary the planting of several trees together, so that both types of flowers may be present. It is generally believed that persimmons need a frost to become edible, but this is not true, as many trees may be found with ripe fruit previous to frosty weather. Because of a long, single main root, the persimmon trees is hard to move except when very small. SAN JOSE SCALE Here Is a pest which should not be forgotten with the coming of Win- ter, the logical season for fighting this destructive insect. Fruit trees— pear, apple, quince, plum and cur- rant—soon die if not freed from the San Jose scale pest, which kills by sucking the sap. Dogwoods, poplars, cherries, roses, willows and lilacs are listed among the 100 odd plants at- tacked. In apples and pears the scales may be frequently seen on the fruits in the form of small, reddish, circular spots with a grayish center. On badly infested bushes or trees the scales offer a Sort of gray, scurvy appearance. By scraping with a blade or finger nail, the scales may be readily displaced, leaving clean bark beneath. In Winter the insects re- main beneath the scale, but may be destroyed by using a lime-sulphur wash, strong enough to dissolve the waxy scale and reach the insect be- neath. Badly infested plants should be sprayed In late Fall or early Winter, and 4gain in Spring just as buds are beginning to swell. Lime sulphur is sold in the city and suburbs by seed merchants and hardware stores. Full directions for diluting with water and for using are on the package. The lime-sulphur spray must be applied thoroughly to the entire tree, trunk and branches. As other pests, insect and fungus, yield to lime-sulphur, it is safe to say that every fruit tree and many of the ornamentals, such as flowering cherry and Japanese quinces, should be ved every Winter. By virtue of s habit of hatch- ing unevenly in Summer, some in- sects are protected by scales at the time the young are moving about. Hence it is quite useless to rely on Summer spraying with the weaker materials which must then be used. Commercial orchardists are using ofl sprays with success, but lime-sulphur is safer and probably still the best materfal for the small gardener. Don't forget that the dormant Winter season is the time to fight the San Jose scale. I TIMELY SUGGESTIONS l Trees, shrubs and vines received from the nursery should not be left | in the house or cellar to await an op- portune time for planting, but should | be taken out in the garden and heeled | New Brick Homes Just Completed—First Time Offered Priced Right—Terms to Suit Near New Speedway Park Open and Heated Daily Till 9 P.M. Absolutely Best Buy in Fairlawn One of Washington’s Most Rapidly Growing Sections. Near School and Stores Description These splendid homes contain six extra large rooms, tiled bath with built-in fixtures, and every modern improve- ment, including H.-W.H., electric lights and hardwood floors. The kitchen is beautifully equipped with white enameled range, one-plece sink, cupboard, etc. solutely dry and have extra toilets, sanitary ¥ Large front porches and double rear and hot-water heater. The ements are ab- ra coal bins porches, sodded front and rear yards to 15-ft. alley com- plete these beautiful homes. To Inspect Drive out Pa. Ave. to 11th St. S.E.—thence South to Good H for car Main Road, thence East to 1ith and service direct to property. ETZLER houses, or us 1106 Vermont Ave. “Dependable Service.” Sunday in—that is, the roots should be cov- ered with firmly tamped soil. In planting a tree, shrub or vine, the hole should be large enough to ac- commodate the roots spread in a hor- izontal pland Manure may be dug in beneath the plant, but should not ba placed directly on the roots. The roots should be spread with some care and covered with pulverized and not lumpy soil. Soil should be firmed about the roots, either by simply treading with the feet or with a tamper. Many of the élder gardeners about the city are firmly in favor of Au- tumn planting of ftuit trees, vines and shrubs. Experience has shown that these plants start forth in the Spring much stronger than Spring- planted stock. chrysanthemum show to W. T. Sim- mons is not in itself a significant thing. Most any one may chance at some time to be the lucky winner. However, in the case of Mr. Simmons, winning is not a matter of luck. It is the result of good gardening. Months before a show {s to occur Mr. Simmons commences to put his plants into condition to produce ex- hibition material. The soll is prepared with cover crops, tillage’is carefully attended to and water given in dry spells. A gardener of this type does not work simply when so inclined. Practically évery Summer morning will fin@ Mr. Simmons at the job. Takoma Park gardeners are quite proud of Mr. Simmons and rely upon him for ald in garden problems. One fine thing is that information is al- THE EVENING BTAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, NATURDAY, NOVEMBER 86, 1926. PERMITS ISSUED SHOW DROP OF $400,000 IN D. C. BUILDING PAST WEEK (Continued from Eighteenth Page.) Owen K. Truitt, owner and builder; L. W. Glles, architect: to erect one three-story brick and tile :manutac- turing buflding, 1212 V street (lot Q, square 273); to cost $13,500. T. J. Molloy, owner; Walter Case, builder; to erect brick addition, 3245 M street (lot 99, square 1207); to cost $5,000. Rauscher’s, Inc., owners: J. & Richards, builder; to erect one four- story brick manufacturing buildirg, 2212-2214 M street (lot 823, square b1); to_cost $66,000. Mrs. Catherine Ford, owner and builder; Vaughn, & Ferguson Co., architects; to erect addition, 907 Bell Mr. W. T. Simmons Informs us|Ways cheerfully given. that carrots and beets may be kept e In the open ground through the Win-| A frm in Melbourne, Australia, is ter if covered with a layer of leaves e e e 8 iayer Of eaves |seeking to have its printing done in brush. This mulch should be put on ahout the end of November. Forest Leaves, the official publica- tion of the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry, imparts the interesting information that a ton of fallen oak leaves contains approximately $4.50 worth of fertilizer. This supports W. T. Simmons of T#koma Park in his contention that gardeners are throw- ing away a fine opportunity for sofl improvement when they burn their leaves rather than piling them up and vering them with a layer of soil to rot away into valuable fertility. " CLUB NOTES The awarding of the prize for the hest flower in the recent Takoma Park Chevy Chase 5440 Nebraska Avenue (East of Conn. Ave., North of Military Rd.) $14,000 A charming Dutch and Garage, setting ful shade trees. con! bedrooms, combination bath and huge cedar clos floor has large reception hall, ing room, dining. oo, spacious’ break- fast roum and kitchen with built-in features. Also guest lavatory. Altho not umli finished. tomor- sow this “home will be" opened ‘and for sale by Owners only. at a liberal saving _on the ahove price. Open from 10 am. to 6 p.m. CLEAVELAND & SON Builders & Owners 1301 Geranium St. N.W. Adams 5260 CThese Homes &e]lm ' Jameson-Built Homes 2801 to 2829 5th N 19 Sold—Only 2 Left Pricéd 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. 6large rooms and bath, hot-water heat, elec- tric lights and beautiful fix- tures; built-in refrigerator: extra large front and double rear porche laundry tubs; large rear vard to wide alley. An excellent home that is comi- plete. To_reach Tuland_Ave. #o north ol Sf.. and then go eas property. For sale b Thos. }. ‘flgson Co. 906 New York Ave. N.W, Main 5526~—Ask the Man Who Owns One T peaple who have studiai values The more you have compared values in Washington, the better vou'll like these beautiful new homes on Hobart and on Irving Streets. The location could not be improved. In beautiful Mt. Pleasant. overlooking Rogk Creek Park on the West with 16th and Columbia Road just a block away on the East. Convenient, close to car lines and busses, in the very heart of a section where values are climbing rapidly. i 1718 Hobart ‘St. N.W. 1718 Irving St. N.W. Only $13,250 And the houses themselves measure up in every way to their supreme location The rooms are larger than usual, with plenty of windows. Beautiful open fire- place in living room. The dining.room is most impressive, with its paneled, hand decorated duotone walls, and artistic glass prism fixtures. There’s a cheery breakfast porch, and a wide sleeping porch. The fully equipped kitchen has real inlaid lino- leum on the floor. Fully Equipped Kitchen Breakfast Porch Sleeping Porch Full Atic Hardwood Floors Throughout Builtin Radio Outlet Builtin Mail Chute Laundry Trays Servants’ Toilet Landscaped Lawn Some Have Garages These homes are so well planned, so com plete, that you will find it difficult to sug- gest any improvement. Compare them With any ether homes, anywhere—and then you'll understand why they are attracting the keenest judges of realty values in Wash- ington. We advise' immediate inspection. .Open for Inspection 9 AM. to 9 P.M. 919 15th St. N.W. Main 8949 and Night Service, Adams 620 /- place northeast (lot 52, square 5211); to cost $2,500. A. H. Blakeslee, owner; ‘Wynn, builder; to make repairs, R ‘street (lot 41, square 5590); to cost 850. y Mary Tucker, owner and builder; to erect brick garage, 326 Tenth street northeast (lot 46, square 938); to_cost §500. Benjamin April, owner; to make re- pairs, 922-924 Tenth street ‘(lot 17, square 343); to cost $600. Tom Moore, owner and builder; T. M. Medford, architect; to make re- pairs, 1311 North Capitol street (lot 39, square 670); to cost $2,000. May Rouse, owner; S. M. Jenkins, bullder; to erect frame porch, 4507 Quarles street northeast; to cost $300. ‘Wilson 2220 An Attractive Residence In a Beautiful Location Washington Gas Light Co., owners; Chicago Bridge and Iron Works, New York City, builders and architects; to erect one steel gas container, etc., 8957 Benning road northeast (parcel 176-39, square 5083); to cost $5,500. H. C. R. Bohnke, owner: T. D. Sowers, builder; to make repairs, 1200 Bladensburg ‘road northeast (lots 18 and 833, square 4078): to cost $300. John De Lullo, owner; L. O. Beek, buiider; to erect one cement block pri- vate garage, 1119 Tenth street (lot 22, square 369); to cost $500. Harry Chidakel, owner; Morris H. Berkman, _architect; to erect frame addition, 716 G street southwest (lot 30, square 438); to cost $500. REAL ESTATE. Painter Sues for $30,000. The Wardman Construction Co was sued yesterday in the District Supreme Court by Joseph T. Bod- mer for $30,000 damages for alleged personal injuries. Through Attar- neys Kasby-Smith, Pine and HIl. Bodmer says he was employed by ths Wardman concern as a house painter of new dwellings in course of erec- tion on Rittenhouse street, between Fifth and Seventh streets, ahd that on July 3 last, while coming down the stairway from the second to tha first floor of one of the houses : board got loose and threw him to the floor below, Inflicting serlous and permanent injuries. In this beautiful subdivision we offer you a wonderful investment with constantly increasing values due to the rapid development of high-class homes in this pictur- esque location. These all-detached homes are priced at $15,950.00, $18,000.00, $19,500.00, $25,000.00 and $27,500.00. ' But 18 minutes by auto down 16th St. to the center of the city. 15 minutes passes Shepherd Park. Open and lighted daily until 9 p.m. Bus service every 16th St Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave., on to 13th St. Main 6140 LE' BRE UNINGER GJSONS 706 Colorado Bldg. Builders and Realtors Shepherd Park Will Be a Comm unity of Over 200 Ideal Homes extra baths. | REDUCED 1405 New York Ave. me in * The house and two-car garage are of substantial construction, stucco over hollow tile. is negligible and the fire risk is low. " The fixtures are in harmony with the rest of the house in quality and design. The lot is large, 125 feet on Connecticut avenue, 135 feet on Quincy street. It is beautified by trees and hedges and has the advantage of a superior corner location. This property was offered recently at $55,000 and was worth a widow, does not longer require a house of this size. this office for sale at a price which represents an actual sacrifice, a reduction of $10,000. We are able to offer this fine h-me on convenient terms for Only $#45,000 You are acquainted with the fine hdmes and beautiful surroundings in “Old Chevy Chase.” home is at No. 2 Quincy street, at the corner of Connecticut avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. Qpen for Inspection Saturday Afternoon and Sunday You are invited to drive out and inspect the house Saturday afternoon or Sunday. It will be open. Or you may inspect any other day by making an appointment at our RUBY LEE MINAR, INC. She ha Exclusive Agents Old Chevy at Bargain Price One of the opportunities which come only rarely, the chance to buy a luxuriously equipped residence far under its ordi- nary market value. It has such desirable features as an automatic electric refrigerating machine, rubbish and garbage, automatic water heater, two beautiful tiled baths and shower, a glassed-| porch in addition to four regular sleeping rooms, cozy breakfast room, cedar closets and cedar storage room, sun parlor, a fireplace on each floor, a workroom in the basement, and three servant’s rooms with $10.000! it Chase”’ incinerator for sleeping The upkeep The land is worth $16000 without the house. The owner, however, who is now placed the property in the hands of This Main 1145