Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1927, Page 19

REAL ESTATE. ENPLOYMENT DROP nued from hteenth Page.) ass heads cannot be procured. Building Industry Is Out standing in Reporting Labor Surplus. ften a cause of failure nmercial fact, often rectly from the so as to avoid Poor see | purchase | Buropean seed growers, stitution of inferior material. The home gardener must, of course, rely on the integrity of dealers, most of whom, fortunately, endeavor to ob- possible mixing of, seed stock or sub- | THE EVEN GARDENING IN WASHINGTON ceeds it In beauty. It is easier to agree with those botanis! | the fact that native plants are | used in ornamentatios, for here is a spirea which equals the best known garden species a t is little used. | It has the adv of flowering in | midsummer, when there are none too | many blooms, especially among the shrubs. It is interesting to note that | the spi are members of the great rose family, which has furnished so | many of our fruits and ornamental plants. hold leat spot In check and prevent the dropping of the lower leaves, It a e of lead is added to one of the E trouble from the tomato worm will be prevented. This large green worm is a voracious feeder on le and young fruits, and though plentiful not the vines. Dividing and replanting iris is still in the order of work. Old clumps will rom division, and if one does not care to reduce next year's bloom too much, the clump may be split er dlvisions. Before resetting it is well to work the soil thoroughly, adding bone meal for fertilizer. gardens in New York and New Eng- land and other Northern places are planted later than those in this vicint ity they are almost as soon to bring tomatoes, sweet corn and other Sum- on vegetables to matu s the longer days in the N factor in the more rapid devel- but it remains a fact that is reached sooner. Most n limit of growth is ap- proached, and this certainly seems true of many vegetables and flowers. TES. The Rockville Garden Club, through its publicity chairman, Miss L. A. NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. R\T:[,TRD}\Y, AVGUST 13, 1927 Wadsworth of Washington Grove,| M., announces that it desires the co- operation of other garden clubs of Montgomery County in maintaining nl -| flower booth ag the coming Rockville Fair. A meeting was held Wednesday to perfect arrangements, but unfor- tunately, due to the absence of the garden editor from the city, this nouncement was not included in week’s column in time to be of s ice. Clubs desiring information maj get In touch with Mr: Grubb_of Rockville. Prizes are to be awarded for the best arrangement of flowers. The Rockville Garden Club is taking | a vigorous interest in civic affair: d {s now furthering the improve- ment of the academy grounds. WEXL ESTATE. 19 Some Day---Somewhere You, must start buying your own home. At the top of the hill between two of Washington's main highways you will find the home of your heart's de- sire. On Rittenhouse Street between 16th Street and Georgia Ave., immediately adjoining the 'pro- posed New Fort Stevens Park. 3 tain for their customers only the best grades of seed. | wliflower Crimson clover is a splendid cover crop for the garden, and may be sown from which veze- hered. Crimson ing through the help of root teria some of the vast nitrogen supply of the air. i 1t is a strange thing that although | |49 Central Ave. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, N. Y., August 13.— d trend in building labor is serving to furth ges in the construction ccording to the nationa monthly building ew of the Ameri. can Bond & Mortgage Co. “The building in: try is outstand- Ing among the indust ting a labor surplus at this review, is so responsive to TIMELY SUGGESTIONS. f his first attempts to grow this ble fail to meet with expected ” 1 ‘ THE SPIREAS. 1 This is 4 mental shrubbery plant: cause of their healthy, v Tomtatoes suffer from leaf spot dis- | parti f: hle conditions. Spraying Dla with Bordeaux mixture week or 10 s are that | ent, for | aining present a while at leas es and conditio: | Che attitude of building labor is | probably expressed in the report of |f | f QRER] Overlooking Rock Creek Park Beautiful Tape:try Brick Homes—six rooms! 3 big bedrooms! Tiled bath! Builtin tub and shower! Large breakfast and sleeping porches! Cedar-lined closets! Big, beautiful fireplaces! Big basemefts with laundry trays, extra toilets and cold storage rooms! Large lots, beautifully landscaped! B $55 MO. tion in the worke next two or three vear hold our present wages tions." Efficiency Increase “With a surpl labor in prospec ‘for the time being, the | Anthony at least, to | ters of pini and condi- | n is also used to a ceeds in beauty pmentosa, native of | and half-cleared land. ing this time of year ({ts of pink bloom above the sur- tion, it is hard to ted plant that ex- UST off R. I. Ave. NE— A beautiful home and a splendid value for the family of modest income. The home has five large rooms and bath, excellent heating plant, electricity, screens and every modern convenience. Garage to match. The large lot has pretty shrubbery and large shade tree. Just the place you have been looking for. Cottage City Anticipated. tion | gpike u- | round think of Inspect 620’2 12¢th St. N.W. These homes are carefully planned and built of the best materials obtainable. They have four bed- rooms. Baths have built-in fixtures, showers and pedestal stands. Dressing room has extra lavatory and toilet. Plenty of closet space; plugs in all rooms: open fireplace in living room; paneled walls in dining room; hardwood floors throughout; built-in garage. Shapiro-Katz Realty Co. 1104 Vermont Ave. N.W. Decatur 1681 Biggest Values in Washington saduy! LEFT working eements giving them Hl«‘,l at Union electricians i ] e ’ Open Today, 2 to 6, and All Day Sunda; ®pray Ing, an have been opp Ized trades w erally s day weel undoubtedly be used | b in the construction |\, Convenient he the tile’ worke! To % Bend, T , Terms es and labor controversies | e ve somewhat decreased during they e byl last month, although a number of major di 11 pending. “In New York City : some interference with bui ise of the renew dispute _ between | s and Co Drive out R. I. Ave. thru Mt. Rainier. Turn left on first street beyond r. r. bridge to Central Ave. N. L. Sansbury Co., Inec. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Main 5904 R RN R RpIRipIRIR] o Rl el i) i Rl Rl R R R R el il Masons and Plasterers’ a Union, regarding jurisdiction the cement finishers. The EI Board of Trade has also a its intention not to renew ment with Electrical Workers’ Local | No. 3, which expires on December }. Carpenters, elevator constructors ind lathers are on strike in Roche: ter, N. Y., against the ‘open shop ind the hod-carriers are still out at Asbury Park, demanding a | 1 advance per day, supported by fiv- | dther trades which struck in sym-| pathy. Signaling of derri precipitated a strike of electr ind ironworkers on a $10,0 building project in Newark, Providence, R. I, the buildi fre threatening sympathetic a force settlement of laborers and help- irs strike which has been in effect tbout a month. In Peoria, I, the tarpenters are threatening to strike igainst the ‘open shop.’ Five-day Week Agreed Upon. | “The strike of building trades in Baltimore, Md.. brought about by furisdictional dispute between brick- Byers and plasterers over the placing f imitation marble, ended July 22 ainters in Portland, Oreg., and 3 fon County, IIL, h up new CT QUICKLY! SEE THEM SUNDAY! You'll be delighted! Ezhibit Home 1718 Hobart St. N.W. Open and Lighted Till 9 P.M. Sugar-Built Home— 1735 Webster Street Are You Merely Existing? Why Not Really Enjoy Home Life? Here is a location quiet and secluded, clean and healthful, fanned by the cool breezes of Rock Creek Park—a location of accessibility to transportation— accessibility to your work—accessibility to your needs and pleasures. A location of discriminating neighbors of taste and refinement. Here the Architecture—luxurious and convenient— anticipates every need the modetn American family is seeking in a real home. First Floor: Spacious, imposing entrance hall, large living room, dining room and sun parlor, with roomy kitchen having every modern convenience. Outside pantry, closets and porches add to the attrac- tiveness of this floor. Second Floor: Four bedrooms, with large closets, and two fully tiled baths. Third Floor and Basement: Herein is found ample capacity for storage, maid’s quarters with full bathroom, most efficient coal burning hot-water heat- ing plant, cold storage and laundry. A two-car tapestry brick garage conforms in color and design with the house. Only by personal inspection can you discriminating folk, who demand modern comfort and refinement, ap- preciate this Builder’s endeavor to give sincere and honest value. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT MAX SUGAR Owner and Builder 1416 Eye St. NW. Main 8949 A CALIFORNIA HOME " BEYOND COMPARISON" RLOOKING THE CHEVY CHASE CLUB If You Are Particular —here are Homes you'll appreciate Wholly dctached 2-story Homes and Bungalows—each with a lot 45 feet front—and a deep back Quincy Terrace Quincy & 22nd Sts. N.E. | —the most picturesque community in Washing- ton. Rooms are very large; tiled bath; big closets; hardwood floors; artistic electric fixtures; splendid heating plant; immense porches, very attractively planned in new effecis and arrangement. $5,950 to $8,450 See us about the terms— you'll be surprised every day and evening, in- Sunday—or phone our' Mr. Wis. 3151—for special ap- | N.W. Corner Bradley Lane and Spruce Street This unusually fine home, with its studio living room, five master bedrooms, five baths and large recreation room for entertaining, is the work of a professional archi- tect, giving to the buyer a home of taste and refinement, with such complete attenion to details of design and construction as is seldom found. There are quarters for servants, 2-car built-in garage, and, best of all, this home is well back from Bradley Lane, on a slight terrace, giving a splendid view of the grounds of the Chevy Chase Country Club. To inspect, drive out Conn. Ave._ turn west on Bradl oy Lan to Spruce St. and our signs. OPEN EVERY SETERNGON. AND E From 4 to 9. Open Sunday at 2 p.m. GRAHAM & OGDEN Realtors Exclusive Agents 313 Woodward Bldg. Phone Main 3689 Nearly every one has the intention of buying a - HOME “some day”—but “some day” is so indefinite that a lot of RENT MONEY is “thrown to the winds” before the HOME materializes. 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Drive out Pa. Ave. S.E. and turn right to property. Mr. William K. Hartung President of William K. Hartung & Co. 1108 16th St. N.W. ANNOUNCES 5800 Block 8th St. N.W. (One Square North of Madison St.) $7’95_0 — Payments like rent Eas Price $13,500 /22, North Cleveland Park Semi-detached, 6 rooms, two baths, double back porch, front porch, oak floors through- out, paved street and alley; hot-water heat, electric lights, etc. . North of Cleveland Park, between Wisc. Location ™3 o:%.0% T 5en? G of the highest elevations in the city. Convenient to Conn. Ave. and Wisc. Ave. car and bus lines—schools and churches. Open for Inspection C. H. SMALL & CO,, 925 15th St. N.W. That Beg'inning August 15th He Has Accepted the Appointment as ‘A Vice President and Director of Sales of SHANNON & LUCHS, INC. 1435 K St. N.W. Be sure to see them Sunday S it Park C ummit Park Company 1407 New York Ave. Louis P. Shoemaker, Agent George Wedderburn, Mgr. Drive out sq. north N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Main 5904 rgia Ave. to Madison, east to 8t To Which Address the Business and Personnel of William K. Hartung & Co. Will Be Moved.