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18 REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1927. We Invite next year. If the tree has reached|his predecessors, the native inhabi-|first-class product. This is one reason bearing age, part of the leaf buds turn | tants of North America and of South [ why we have such great fluctuations . o . Gal‘denlng m W aShlngton at this season into flower buds, unless | America. Great as Luther Burbank |in the cauliflower market. Some the trees have been weakened by|and other plant breeders may have|years there is a large supply at rea. ; r overproduction the previous year or|been, they did not begin to contribute - I) 'TS EN'/IRONS by the loss of leaves from disease or|to our food supply what the red man| (Continued on Nineteenth Page.) insect ravages. The laying down of | did through untold centuries of uncon- [ —— ;‘& ! # I flower parts in the leat bud is a curl.| scious botterment. s sl Ty Your 2 onducted by J. W. Wellington, Garden Editor, The Star. ous phenomenon which has occupied | It would be difficult to conceive what A o 3 i z . the interest of horticulturists for|the modern world would ao”wnr%ut t lnspedmn 3 many years and which is yet but very | these native American vegetables. The s H 1 ‘,\“‘"9 the “"‘{’lfl{"m""thf"“hfl copy of | imperfectly understood, white potato is now grown throughout one ouse v‘;‘ slle. ol U JATE JE- deilte bl b L the northern temperate zone, and in - CULTIVATED BLUE ing and for names of reliable dealers | ,, Analyses of the buds at the time of | the northern temperate zone, and in or sa]e indow BERRIES. the change suggests that a supply of Shad A in plants. stored starches is essentinl to the|Ireland, is the mainstay food plant. hades process of fruit bud formation. A |The shibs of Columbus not only discov- A Novelty Furnished f e hee conAlAREAd S g Heayily ‘bearinig. trée. ‘bss. Lhade | STeailanasand but a great addi- Blueberrien have been considered as| | THE PURPLE RASP- | [ starchas to form frult, awith the rasui; | on to the variety and quantity of the |2 _buile by a builder and a by Us wild fruit for so long a time that it is BERRY. that few, if any, fruit buds. are|World’s food supp Wo should not e : b difficult to et across to the public the formed. As the starches are formed | fall 1o T measure of tribute to professional man for his own in the et ¢ them under cul- in tho leaves, it hecomes of wreat .| { abitants of the Americas|® uge. Full of features and M e i ple raspberries have an {nter-|portance that insects and discases ave to make our gardens really i aster Gk St raspberries, cur-| . history. When first found bY | not permitted to defoliate the tree | Worth while. conveniences—on Model b sts they “’l‘rel believed to ]l“f A Even it there is no fruit actually in H d t species and were named as|sight, it may be there, neverthel DES, ~ 1 e Al l s m e WS foun (et purple ¢ CAULIFLOWER, bemarle Street s o ¢l raspherries were hybrids between the S batheraas S5 3 = . nd black and the red raspberries and|tic ¥ 5o iite €l bres bs 55 A—]u'f West of Connecticut Built By r could be produced at will. Like many but obviously this is not a| Cauliflowers are not easily grown ve. C . e other hybrid plants and ‘animals, the | common sense practios, s : in this vicinity, except as an early ” W.C. & A. N. Miller i e : r ¢ is much more vigor- r Follciea > Spring and late Autumn crop. Like Call Main 5560 or Cleve. 5 IN WESLEY HEIGHTS { s o of its parents. The & the cabbage, kales and other crucif- |4 - and often the berries lants, the cauliflower is dis tinctly a cool-weather plant. In addi- tion, ‘plenty of water and abundant soil nutrients are needed to stimuiate . Many people do not like of the purple berries as well the reds or the blacks, but he crop is oo, are as ar as in the on year. The ms to he more a question of per- n r s not like an annual plant, | the rapid growth essential to the de- & ki e s ek NeE L tself each year, but is # | velopment of solid white heads. Cauli. Here s Value? 2 Sion wtion. For cann the purple va- of stored food waiting to be | flower plants set out at this time will . 3 plant s are even better than the reds ice when needed. have a mu better chance to succeed 3 Departy blacks. e than those set in June or July. In These e 3 t “ 5 i The quantity of berries that may hot weather the plants simply will -B 1 M d H Kl 5 Eioriate od in one season from one AMERICAN VEGE. not. form large, firm heads, but In: ul odern I'lomes 3 x o - yush of purple rasp s stead the heads are small and divided s 3 R ll B f l H tounding. _Unfor- TABLES. into many small parts. 5 ea y a eautl u ome o so many diseases )t often find real v »wing in this loca an old and favored ty in this group, under good con Under good conditions of growth the n cauliflower head develops rapidly. As The white potato, sweet potato, [soon as the youn head— lower fima e ‘orkate, e wort pach Jounk head—or allaudet Par —in a beautiful location— bud, as it really is—appears it should n and garden pepper are all na-|be protected from the sun by drawing S s canes 10 to 12 feet in !" of the Americas. These plants | somo of the large outer leaves up over 12 Here is a home, where 'he‘ present owner ey o raspber: .]1,v_\-.vr\»p a 1 me to be v important ”}3" head and tying them together at has lavished care and attention within the the natural cc rdens, anc ur abl ary ot, it i3 | tho top with soft string or raffia. el : once known will be appre. C 2 could | This hlanches the head, keeping it L] 2 house itself—and on the grounds. 1 for their full worth. The | clear and white in color. Under fa- xl]v\ conditions, loin ttho most Attractive Terms lo growe! unable to gro: & Lots 150 feet deep addition c ture of pe most. FRUIT BUD FORMA- TION. 2817 38th Street N.W. On Massachusetts Avenue Heights One Square West of Wisconsin Ave. At this season of the yvear the fruit °8 are f iing the fruit buds for LR T TR OPEN SUNDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Price Reduced for Immediate Sale A tree-arched street that makes a most pic- i turesque setting for this home and its con- | sistent neighbors. It’s more than a house— < it's a REAL HOME—full of special features that you'll appreciate. “—Elllllllllll‘lllllllllllll g A Splendid size rooms and p i brick fireplace i E ) walls in both living and « g arrangement. v z room. Paneled ’ rooms; with beam q ceiling in the latter. La ping rooms; com- ! plete bath, hardwood floors; ater heat; doubl, = A garage—screens and awnings and front porch € e two inclosed rear porches. - il B The front lawn, surrounded by grown hedge, is ©“le E ] full of blooming plants, and the back yard is a z 3 veritable flower garden. < Sampl Ofen Now Daily and Sunday for Inspection Refresentative on Premises You’ll Wonder Why The Low Price —but there’s an excellent reason—and the These modern six-room homes offer an investment which k| % E ] 3 Ed 3 A will yield double returns in happiness and comf ; . hop.Sturdily constructed of brick, these oot equipped with terms will make the financing very easy. k= r::i!;v;aotfcrhLuscat—hard\\-ood floors—colonial front porch and double You can inspect on Sunday at any 4} £ Each ]1r;me has an attractive lot 150 feet d i El time from noon until dark. pias £ f g This beautiful residence was bulit for the present owner in ideal and safe playground for the children or a s:ueiim:a:i:tg for El v 3 El: £ 1925, and is one of the best constructed homes to be found in this the family garden. 33 e n AN nde e Eultor atrect £ £ city. Built of hollow tile, on a beautiful lot overlooking Rock Convenient to schools, bus line, stores, etc. You owe it to ||| 5 i street s the first square. i Creek Park. your family and yourself to inspect them, 3 -,; f ] First Floor: Large living room, dining room, breakfast room, ; ;e c 213 E E H well equipped kitchen, Frigidaire, lavatory. : ;n;aL ',’45“'4 T 100h r.;h %5’”‘{; by el | i EEVER=GOS k| : o gy e g g ginia Ave. and 100k St. N.E. and reached via the Trinidad ||| 4 EALTORS 4| g Attic is largo and woll ventilated, with large cedar chest. Pt L ME g ke £ Basement is large, light and airy, with complete servant's AE Deal With a Realtor 8 quarters. J' D ll ( : d 3 E o This home has copper gutters, 13 screened, weather stripped b allas raday # 1415 K Street Main 4752 E and has awnings. Two-car garage on wide paved alley. 904 14tl’l St. N.W. Main 6181 3221 Cathedral Avenue ENGLISH VILLAGE This beautiful home contains seven rooms, two baths, maid’s room and bath, built-in garage, oil burner, etc. In excellent con- dition, just having been completely redecorated. An unusual opportunity to secure a residence in this out standing subdivision at a remarkably low price. Representativg on Premises WAarRDMAN Exclusive Agent 1437 K St. NW. | Main 3830 IR RO RRRRNTRRR VOO R O = COMFORT Is the Keynote of These Detached Homes in 14th St. Terrace The In-Town Suburb If you are interested in buying a high-class home in one of the d’:m locations to be had in this city, don't fail to come out Sunday, AR B AR AT TS A TS AR P = ' Master-Model Home wtfillfi? - 2910 44th Place N.W. Brights The Garden Spot of Washington Open from 10 AM. to 7 P.M. d DIRECTIONS TO HOUSE Drive out 16th Street to Crittenden Street; West on Critten- den Street to 17th Street. Cross 17th Street, into Argyle Terrace. Third house from the corner. S R 2 n T T ROBERT E. HEATER, Realtor Colorado Building Main 1064 I Over 1,000 Cafritz Lifetime Homes Built and Sold Worth $1,000 More! New Semi-Detached Homes Just Completed oy $38 95() . éIIIlII|IlflllllIIIIIlIlIlHlIIIIflII!IIIJlII a § ~ Sponsored by The Evening Star and The Home Owners’ Institute Completely Decorated By B W. and J. Sloane Worthy of Your Inspection Open—10 A.M.—9 P.M. Each Day Motor out Mass. Ave. across Wisconsin Ave. then turn left into Cathedral Ave. . EXHIBIT HOME 4406 Chesapeake St. N.W. 6 large rooms Tiled bath, built-in tub and fixtures 3 covered porches—Big garage |2 Deep lot, 25 ft. wide, to paved alley | MONTHLY PAYMENTS LESS THAN RENT = First Floor—Living room, dining room, club room with tiled lavatory, fully equipped kitchen, Second Floor—Three large bedrooms, dress- ing room, two baths, cedar closets, and linen closet. Price MODEL HOME $17.500 1365 Hamilton ’ St. NW. To Reach—Take 14th St. car or 16th St. bus to Hamilton St. N.\W,, then east one block to Model Home, or drive out 16th St. to Colorado Ave. and Hamilton St., then east to Model Home. Built by [SHANNON: & LUCHY) Main 2345 g, 1435 K St. N.W. TSV A Y S AN I Leaders in é ine Home Construction || Since 1912 = Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to River Road, west on E River Road to Chesapeake Street; or send for auto. e =y = MILLER- MILLER- Open and Lighted Until 10 P.M. DeSiene i [B.E ) ADMiller | & CAFRITZ ' | Owners and Builders of Communities