Evening Star Newspaper, June 11, 1927, Page 28

REAL Gardening ESTATE, in 'Washington AND ITS ENVIRONS Conducted by J. W. Wellington, Garden Editor, The Star. FERTILIZE! That cultivated soils need more than artificial fertilizers to main- tain_their productivity was pointed out in a lecture given recently at the University of Maryland by Dr. Joh= Russell, director of the Rotham- sted, England, Agricultural Experi- ment Station, where for over 80 years certain areas of soll have had the same treatment. Soil supplied with animal manures gradually gained in roductivity while those receiving artificials gradually lost ability to produce satisfactory yields. The more intensive the culture, the more rapid the Joss in fertility, a fact which particularly concerns vegetable grow- ers because they of necessity prac- tice almost continuous cultivation. Manure had other advantages in that soils thus treated were much bet- ter able to withstand dry periods with- out great fluctuation in yield. Dr. Russell stated that manure might be replaced to a certain degree at least by cover crops, especially those of the legume family such as clovers, cowpeas, soybeans, He empha- sized the fact that plant residues are of no benefit until after they have been decomposed and in fact may exercise a harmful influence at first because the nitrogen already in the ol is used in their decomposi- tion. An application of nitrate of soda or ammonium sulphate at the time of turning under of green crops will offset the temporary decline in available soil nitrogen and prove of material benefit. The great problem for gardeners is to obtain manure. In fact it is now quite impossible to purchase natural manures at a reasonable price. The Rothamsted - Station has found that straw may be converted into a good substitute for manure by wetting and treating with ammonium sulphate, which greatly hastens decomposition fnto humus. Whether this is to be a practicable method for our gardeners time will tell. Already American gardeners are giving the suggested Ppractice a trial. ROSE CHAFER Busily engaged at this season in the eating of grape blossoms and rose buds, the rose chafer becomes a serious pest, especially in those gar- dens located on light, sandy soils. No insect, unless it is the dreaded Jap- 2nese beétle, is more Indiscriminate in its choice of food, for,as recorded in Farmers’ Bulletin No. 721, entitled “The Rose Chafer: A Destructive Garden and Vineyard Pest” and writ- ten by F. H. Chittenden and A. L. Quaintance, this insect when abun- dant will destroy flowers of many sorts and attack berries, vegetables and tree fruits. Blossoms, leaves and fruit are eaten without particular discrimination. Unfortunately the rose chafer is difficult to control. Only the adult form appears above ground and is not easily killed by poisons. In the small garden, the beetles may be kept in check by shaking them into a pan of kerosene or other oil: Grape clusters or choice blooms may be protected by covering Wwith paper sacks, but this is on the whole a tedi- ous &nd impractical method. Arse- mate of lead paste, five pounds in 50 gallons of water, or Bordeaux mix- ture, has been utilized by commercial | grape growers as a means of checking ‘the pest. ‘The unsatisfactory phase in spray- ing is that the adult beetles are slow to succumb and if real numerous can do a lot of damage after the spray is applied. Fortunately for many Wash- ington gardeners, their soils are of a heavy clay unfavorable to the insect, ‘but for those on less favored sites it is often a Stiff battle to save the rose blooms. ROSE BLACK SPOT Of the various enemies of the rose, there is none more persistent than the dreaded black spot disease, which already is busily engaged in defoliat- ing the plants, thereby weakening them and rendering them much less liable to flower regularly. Black spot is well named, for the diseased areas stand out clearly on the bright green surface of the leaf just before it begins to turn yellow and fall. Once the fun- gus has gained entrance to the leaf, o amount of dusting or spraying can | prevent the leaf’s premature abscis- sion. The proposition is to prevent the entrance of the black spot fungus into the healthy leaves. Two fairly satisfactory remedies are evailable. Thorough and repeated spraying with Bordeaux mixture is quite certain to give good control, and more recently Prof. Massey of Cor- : A CALIFORNIA HOME OVERLOOKING THE and conference. nell University has found that a dust composed of nine parts of sulphur and one of arsenate of lead s an ex- cellent protective medium. The diffi- culty is to obtain sulphur in the right form, as the more finely subdivided. the more effective the dust. Colloidal sulphur is particularly desirable, and may be procured from certain local stores. With a stock of prepared dust on hand and a small powder gun available, dusting becomes a much ! simpler and more satisfactory propo- sition than mixing liquid sprays. The “eual garden roses are largely of the monthly blooming type, which means new growth throughout the entire growing season and no let-up in the need for combating black spot. The gardener may partly offset the ravages of this disease by selecting resistant varieties, but there are so many beautiful roses in the suscept- ible class that it is better to plant the desired kinds and wage an active cam- paign for their protection. ‘Where the gardener has only a few tomato or other plants, fair protec- tion from cutworms may be obtained by wrapping newspaper about the stem, being careful to bury the lower end of the paper cylinder about one inch below the surface of the soil. For larger gardens the poison mash discussed in the last week's column will, of course, be more practical. Tulips are now in condition for dig- ging and storing. If one waits until the old stalks are rotted away it is much more difficult to determine the location of the hylbs. Stored until early September in a dry cool place such as the cellar, the tulips will mature properly and be certain to give results next year. An examination of the new growth pushing out on. the monthly bloom- ing roses will frequently reveal a new crop of aphids or plant lice. These may be controlled by spraying with nicotine extracts such as Black Leaf 40, purchasable at practically all drug and hardware stores. Lima bean seed decays very rapidly in cold, wet soil, and if not up in a very few days will usually be found to have rotted. The only remedy will be to replant. Once thg young plants have emerged, they gre just as hardy as_any other kind of beans. Don’t hesitate to give overgrown shrubs of the class that have now finished blooming a thorough pruning. Remove some of the oldest of the stems at their base so as to give the younger growth a fair chance. At the regular meeting of the Na- tional Capital Federation of Garden Clubs held Friday evening, June 3, at the home of Mrs. Clara V. Mace, 1905 Thirty-seventh street north- west, the new constitution was read and discussed. The aims of the or- ganization are effectively set forth in the preamble: “The purpose of this organization is to co-ordinate the interests of the Garden Clubs of the District of Co- lumbia and nearby sections of Mary- land and Virginia through association “To serve as a clearing house for help and information on all subjects pertinent to garden clubs—such as flower shows, organization, programs, ;::-«;‘plentlve buying and plant ma- rial. ~To assist by correlated interest the Attractive New Homes Six rooms and bath (tiled) Hot-water heat . Electricity Hardwood floors 3 large porches Built-in garage Modern in every respect Inspect Sample House 1124 Oates St. N.E. Open Daily and Sunday for Inspection Tocatod, 2obeh und Sotn Bier AT Beached via the Trinidad & Burleith bus line. Exceptional Terms J. Dallas Grady 904 14th St. N.W. Main 6181 CHEVY CHASE CLUB THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE DUMBUNNIES—At the Sewing Circle. I WAS IN AT THE COTTONTAILS YESTERDAY To SEE'CARRIE'S NEW BABY:- 1T WaS BoRN THE NIGHT. BEFORE - Federal, State and District officials and the Park and Planning Commis- sions of the National Capital area in perfecting plans for Greater Wash- ington— “Through artistic development of individual properties; * “Through encouragement of beau- tification of all highways leading into Washington; Through restriction of billboards. “To encourage the conservation and protection of native wild flowers, shrubs and trees. To co-operate with special plant societies such as_the American Iris, iladiolus, Rose and Dahlia So- There was a_ fair representation of the garden clubs present but nothing like there should have been consider- ing the great possibilities for such organizations to assist in handling the common problems. Those who have attended the meetings have greatly profited by the opportunity for ex- changing ideas and experiences in maintaining garden clubs in an active, growing_condition. According to the proposed constitu- tion all garden clubs and garden se tions of civic organizations in the Dis- trict of Columbia and Maryland and Virginia _suburban areas are to be eligible for membership. The secre- tary, Mr. Aubrey B. Carter, 4611 Davidson drive, Chevy Chase Terrace, Md., will be pleased to supply infor: mation and receive applications for membership. Miss L. A. Guernsey, chairman of exhibitions of the Arlington County Garden Club, reports a total of 22 exhibitors at the Spring show held May 28 in the Methodist Church Hall, Clarendon. Prizes were awarded in the following classes: Basket roses, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, first; climbing roses, Miss L. A. Guernsey, first; Mrs. Det- wiler, second; Mrs. Burdette, third; white roses, Mrs. Alexander, first, Mrs, Detwiler, second; yellow roses, Mrs. Liloyd, third; pink roses, Mrs. Charlton, first; Mrs. Daley, secon Mrs. Alexander, third; red roses, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, first: Mrs. Charlton, second; pansies, Mrs. Ladson, first; Mrs. Miller, second; Mrs. Golf, thir beardless iris, Mrs. Detwiler, fir Miss L. A. Guernsey, second; bearded iris, Mrs. Hartshorn, first; Mrs. Miller, second; poppies, Mrs. Detwiler, first; Mrs. Ladson, - second; snapdragon, Mrs., Miller, first; foxgloves, Miss L. A. Guernsey, first; Sweet Willlam, Mrs. D. S. Kemp, first; daisies, Edith first; anchusa, Mrs. Det. hrubs, Mrs. Miller, first; shrubs, Mrs. Miller, first, N.W. Corner Bradley Lane and Spruce Street This unusually fine home, master bedrooms and three baths (one bedroom and first floor) and large recreation for sale before all of the work of order that the desires of the purchaser can be considere with its studio living room, five bath on the is offered d in There room for entertaining, f finishing has been com, are quarters for servants, 2-car built-in garage, and, best of all, this home is well back from Bradley splendid view of the grounds o To inspect, drive out Conn, Ave., Lane, ow a slight terrace, giving a f the Chevy Chase Country Club. . turn west on Bradley Lane, one Llock Mrs. Burdette, second; Mrs. Kik- patrick, third; basket mixed flowers, Miss Hunt, second; iris bouquet, Mrs. Hatshorn, first; Mrs. Detwiler, second; bouquets, Mrs. Detwiler, first. Mrs. Kirkpatrick won the grand honor of having the best,rose in the show, a nicely developed specimen of the Red Radiance variety. Following the show the flowers were given to the American Legion to ald in dec- orating in the Arlington Cemetery. The Chevy Chase, D. C., Garden Club held its regular monthly meet- ing Monday afternoon in the lovely garden of Mrs. Samuel Henry, 4208 Military road. The invitation speaker was Mr. James M. R. Adams, of 230 Spruce avenue, Takoma Parl vhi discussed the iris, its culture, varieties and utilization in the flower garden. Refreshments were served in the garden, which was unusually attrac- tive because of the many roses in full bloom. Monday evening, the Woodridge Garden Club met in regular session at the Sherwood Presbyterian Hall. Following a brief business session de- voted largely to the recent successful horticultural show, Mr. J. M. R. Adams gave an illustrated lecture on owing the adaptability and ss of the various species and varieties in landscape planting. The Hyattsville Horticultural So- ts a very successful Spring SATURDAY, —— ' PoN DOEBoY. 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