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Gardening in Washington ND ITS ENVIRONS Conducted by J. W. Wellington, Garden Editor, The Star. Grubs in the Lawn. In connection with their !n?l‘nd\'n! gtudies on ways and means of combat- ing the Japanese beetle, the United Btates Department of Agriculture ento-| mologists working at_Riverton, N. J.| have developed an effective treatment | for ridding the lawn of grubs and| wo! Although the Japanese beetle | has not yet become a local problem, the | grubs of the well known May or Junej beetle often injure local lawns by e ing the grass roots and earthworms are in some cases nce. The new | treatment is exceedingly simple and con- | gists in applying arsenate of lead pow- der to the lawn at the rate of one d per 200 square feet of surface. Ar of lead is well known to most gardeners ps the insecticide used in combating in- gect enemies on fruit and vegetable plants. In order to evenly spread the poison, the Government entomologists | suggest that the powder be mixed W "hi slightly moist soil or sand at the rate of five pounds to two bushels of soil. The} combined material is then spread by hand much in the same manner that| one would scatter fertilizer. There is no danger in handling the arsenate of lead except that it must be kept away from | children who might mistake it for some ss substance. Early Ju is recommendcd as an fdeal fime at which to apply the arse-| nate of lead, as this season anticipates | the hatching and early feeding of the| voung grubs, It is pointed out, however, that the material may be applied at any | few rows of bulbs in the back yard garden for cutting purposes, so that the more distinctly ornamental plant- inge may be left undisturbed. The long-stemmed Darwin and May flower- ing tulips are exceedingly attractive when planted in small clumps in among other plants, especially in the perennial border. Exact. formal de- signed beds often fail to show the flowers at _their best. For example, crocuses planted at random in _the lawn often produce an attractive effect. Cost of bulbs is an important consid- eration in recent years, since Federal quarantines have restricted the entrance of varieus species. It is wise to think over the bulb order rather carefully, since an equal quantity of money will go, for example. much farther for tulips | and crocuses than for narcissus and hyacinths. The higher priced specics will undoubtedly become much more reasonably priced following the develop- ment of the comparatively new Ameri- can bulb-growing industry. No form of flower is capable of giv- ing greater satisfaction to the home gardener than are the Spring flowering bulbs. Good strong bulbs planted this Autumn are almost certain to bloom in the Spring, that season when flowers are exceedingly welcome and bring joy to every one Grape Varieties. Local gardeners are favored when it comes, to the choice of grape varieties for the home garden. Here may be grown the grapes of the North. Con- of the year | THE EVENING STAR. \_VASI;IINGTON. B0, SATURT&’AY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1928.7 Northern grapes, Worden, Concord, Ni- agara and Delaware have been the prin- cipal varfeties planted in this vicinity, but whether these are to be replaced by varleties such as Brilliant and Capti- vator is a question, Certainly 1t will take a long time to replace the old standard varieties, but this is quite like- ly to occur. Brilllant is a fine red grape, forming long, large clusters. The berries are sweet and nicely flavored and lack any evidence of foxiness, the flavor which characterizes most of the North- ern grapes at full maturity and which is disliked by many people. Captivator | has many of the fine gualities of Bril- | liant and is also a red grape. These | two varieties deserve greater considera- | tion from local home gardeners. As for varieties of the California type, they are grown here quite satisfactorily, | but don't seem to thrive extra well. It is quite unlikely that varieties such as Muscat, Hamburg and the Tokays will ever become standards in our Washing- |ton and nearby gardens. They are, | however, attractive material with which | to develop an interesting garden hobby, | but can scarcely be expected to yield | consistent annual crops. For those who do not object to the {slight tang of the labrusca or fox grape, the Worden and Concerd are difficult to equal in blue grapes, the Niagara is |a liberal producer of excellent white grapes and the Delaware, with its small compact clusters of small red berries, has few equals in quality. For thosc who do object to the fox flaxor, Brilliant and Captivator are excellent varieties without this tang. Friends of the Cali- fornia varieties should test some of the new hybrids now being produced by ng the European and American varieties. The Brocton is an excellent white grape from the New York agri- cultural experiment station at Geneva. This excellent white variety combincs |to a surprising degree the hardiness cf {the American and the superb quality of the European. Golden Muscat is an- other very promising hybrid from the practice of growing each year a dahlias from seed purchased in the ear. Spring from the seedsmen. Dahlia seed is an inviting material with which to work, since one has no idea what types and colors of flowers will result. Fre- quently an unusually attractive flower will be obtained, and this may then b perpetuated in the ordinary way, that of saving the tubers. In order to have the seedlings reach a flowering size the year of sowing it !« necessary even in this vicinity to plant the seed early in March indoors in a pot or flat box, later transplanting to |the open garden As a rule most of the dahlias from seed are of the single and the open flowered O,)'rp, but to many these simpler forms are fully as attractive as the im- mense double flowered types and are even more satisfactory for use as cut fiowers in the home. Garden Items. Scarlet sage, or salvia, has long been a favorite bedding plant in the Autumn flower garden. There are some Who object to salvia on account of its ex- tremely bright color, but the wide- spread use of this plant indicates that the majority of people appreciate its brilliant scarlet coloring. Especially in Jate Autumn, when the leaves of trees are turning color and fruits are red- dening, the salvia seems to come into its own. Salvia is an easy plant to grow. Sown outdoors in late April or early May, the plants attain flowering size in early Autumn. The plants seed freely, so that one can usually gather | give to friends. |that one often finds volunteer plants coming up out of doors. but to obtain the best results it is the better prac- tice to gather the seed and sow in- doors during April Grape growers have had an unusually difficult season. The long-continued rainy weather has been distinctly un- . | spraying if they expect good results. {'Two or three timely sprayings with plenty of seed for home use and to s The seed is so hardy | Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead would put across the grape crop in fine shape. One rarely sees such a fine crop of early Autumn roses as are now inj| evidence about the city. The rose test gardens in Potomac Park have almost the appearance of late May or early June, Considerable defoliation of rosos 18 in evidence and is due in most nll cases to black spot disease. Bordeaux mixture will effectively keep | this disease from spreading to the healthy leaves, but cannot be expected to check the ravages on spotted foliage, | since the diseas: spreads within the tissues of the leaf. In the case of one or two plants, before applying Bor- deaux mixture it is well to shake off | all loose leaves, gather them up and destroy them. Fortunately. the two Radiance roses, the old reliable pink | and the new red, are naturally quite’ resistant to this pernicious disease. Choice of resistant varieties should be the first step in planning a rose gal den, unless one is prepared to con- sistently spray or dust. The Garden Clubs. “Peonies” was the subject of a very instructive and entertaining talk given Tuesday evening, September 4, before the Woodridge Garden Club by Dr. Earle B. White, well known peony grower and enthusiast of Kensington, Md. The talk proved unusually inter- | | a special non. esting and developed widespread discus- sion on the varlous phases of peony growing. It was pointed out that late Autumn Is the ideal time for setting out peony plants, since the roots are dor- mant at that time and withstand trans- planting with a minimum of injury. The Takoma Horticultural Club s planning its annual Autumn flower, fruit and vegetable show, to be held Monday and Tuesday, September 17 and 18, at the Takoma Park Branch of the Public Library. There is to be a place for every product of the garden except dahlias, for which a special show is planned later. Gardeners in Takoma Park and vicinity are invited to par- ticipate, whether or not members. Ag an added attraction, the committee, in charge of H. W. Hochbaum, is planning | -competitive exhibit of new and promising plant material. James M. R. Acams, president of the | National Capital Dahlia and Iris So- | iety, reports that this soclety has de- | cided to hold the forthcoming dahlia show on Thursday and Friday, Septem- 27 and 28, the piace to be an- nounced later. Mrs. Edna Reinohl of Riverdale, Md., general chairman of the exhibition committee, is in charge and will be pleased to supply advance infor- mation concerning the coming show. The committee desires that dahlia growers keep these dates in mind and in this show, ¥ hibit. As a special feature there is to be a plant booth, from which home own- ers may purchase iris, hemerocallis, REAL ESTATE. peony. hardy primula and other plants for Autumn setting. Organizations planning flower shows for the first time should bear in mind the National Capital Federation of Gar- den Clubs, Miss Margaret C. Lancaster, president; Miss Laura A. Wadsworth, Washington Grove, Md., secretary. This association is ready to render helpful service free for the asking. URGE CLEAN HOMES. Communities Stress Importance of Yeasly Coampaigns. It is fully as important to render the home safe from fire and the depreda- tions of the elements as it is to make it colorful and cheerful for its occu- pants. The mission of the Fall clean- up campaign is to achieve both of these highly desirable and essential ends. ach year larger numbers of com- munities are recognizing the peculiar menaces of the Winter months and are holding a_clean-up campaign in the Fall as well as in the Spring in order to safeguard themselves at both times of the year. National Fire Prevention week, which begins on the first Sun- day in October, is a_time in which to put the clean-up work into operation. Albert Corderet, 29, of Lambeth, England, recently died {from a poisoned toe caused by a tight shoe. VILLA CHARACTERISTICS. Light-Colofed Stones Feature Ital- ian Homes. Italy is a country rich in architec- tural tradition, but it is the archi- | tecture of the Rennaissance which lives today as precedent for American builders. The distinguishing characteristics of |the Ttalian villa are the light-colored | stone, brick or stucco wall with broad wall surfaces and the low-pitched roof with its heavy overhang supported by large brackets. High story heights for adequate ventilation are suggested on the elevations by tall arched window Belt® courses emphasize the feeling. Extensions on z are roofed flat to further he horizontal fecling. In plan there is usually a patio which is screened from the strret. but faces | the rear. There in the privacy of their | own garden the owners can enjoy the beauties of the out of doors. This style is not formal or symmetri- | cal. although some designers may try to make it so. With wise choice of wail material to blend best with the neigh- borings home and a judiclous placing with a few fine trees for background, | the house in the Italian feeling will be | very satisfactory to home owner. cither wi i carry out favorable to grape ripening, so that| | one frequently finds grapes apparently | fully ripe, but lacking in sweetness and | N1 quality. Fungus troubles are unusually | abundant and the grape berry moth| has taken its usual toll of the fruits.| Grape growers have got to come to| time except when the ground is frozen.| oord, Worden, Delaware, Niagara and 3 Ome anplication is sufficient for at least | the iike; the grapes of the Southwest, P e R ST R Rl & Whole vear and at the most needs only | cuch as Captivator, Ellen Scott and | populated by a new and better rac of be supplemented the second year by eSS | Brilliant and again, to a lesser degree, | grapes, & than half the regular apount. Earth-|¢he California or European types, such 4 worms gradual! ppear following the | a5~ Muscat, Hamburg and Chasselas arcenato of lead treatment, and, what is | Rose. Up to the present time the GRASP THIS OPPORTUNITY erab grass and chickweed do not enjoy | To live in the Dahlias From Seed. Some of our local gardeners make 2 i Cleveland Park's Finest Section 3115 34th STREET N.W. (Near John Eaton School and the Cathedral) Charming colonial architecture, fine grounds and ultra modern equipment combine to make this residence unusually desirable. On the first floor is a fine hallway, paneled living and din- ing rooms, a clubroom, a tiled kitchen with all modern con- veniences, including an electric dishwasher, a pantry, a cloak closet, a kitchen entrance hall and complete tiled lavatory. 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For some fime the Department of Agriculture has been recommending the use of cotton- 1t seed meal as a safe and effective lawn one remaining fertilizer and has been advocating the disuse of lime, hence the advice in con- | noction withe the arsenate of lead treat- s 'W‘ Ment evidently conforms with good | E practice. The very simplicity of thej program is in itself a strong recommen- planting is_advocated by Dr. David | Griffiths, bulb specialist of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, for the narcissus, | fhyacinth, crocus and tulip. September i conceded the best month of all, since September-planted bulbs have time to become well rooted before cold weather. ‘As regards source of material, the mag- | azines already contain advertisements from many different seed houses. 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