Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1929, Page 19

‘REAL ESTATE. " THE HOME GARDENER Practical and Scasonal Hints for the Amateur for Beautifying Surroundings of the Home. | BUDDING METHO l «“Budding is one of the most useful means of propagating varicties of tree fruits and many ornamental woody plants that do not root readily from cuttings. Budded trees are essentially the same as grafted ones, and budding is really a form of grafting by the use of a single bud cut from a twig. The season for doing the work, however,| is at a time while growth is active| rather than during the dormant season, | when grafting is usually done. “For apple, cherry, pear, quince and ornamental plants such as rose and iilac, 1-year-old stocks, usually | scedlings, are planted in early Spring about 5 to 10 inches apart, to be budded | later in the scason. For peach and other kinds that make sufficiently rapid growth, the sced is planted where the voung scedlings are to be budded. as they get large enough the first Sum- mer. “The plants are given good culture to cncourage vigorous growth. The Dest size of stem for budding is about one-fourth to one-half inch in diam- eter, although larger or smaller stems | can’ b> budded. Those of larger size | are not as desirable because of the| thicker bark and the difliculty of keep- ! ing the inserted buds tightly place. | “The buds are usually plac on the stems within a few inches of the! ground, although special reasons may | make a lower or higher position de- sirable. For example, by budding seed- | ling rose stocks on root tissue at the ! base of the stem rather than higher, much future trouble may be avoided | from sprouts arising below the union. “The buds of the variety to be propa- gated are branch buds taken frony wood of the current season after growth has progressed so that those on the middie portion of the twig (which are the best for this purpose) appear plump and fairly well matured. The buds near the tip of the growing twig are discarded, as they are usually not sufficiently_developed. The leaves are trimmed off, leaving about one-fourth inch of petiole to protect the buds and facilitate handling. The twigs bearing the buds selected for use, called “bud ! sticks,” must remain fresh until they | are used. They may be kept in good | condition for a day or two by wrapping them in damp cloth or paper. “The usual time for budding s July, August or early September, while the stocks are in active growth, so that the bark can be lifted easily and after the buds to be inserted have reached a suf- ficient stage of maturity. Some stocks | such as Mazzard cherry and French ! pear may stop growth by late Summer, allowing but a short season, while others may be budded during a period of two | or three months. It is important that | the bark separates easily from the wood. | If it must be lifted forcibly. presenting a dry stringy appearance in the cam- | bium layer, the buds are not likely to | grow. | “The form of budding known as | ‘shield budding’ is most generally used. | The bud 15 pared from the twig so as | to include the surrounding bark in the form of a shield. It is inserted under | the bark of the sto plant which has | been prepared hy making a cut along | the stom and other across it, then | raising the bark along the cut edge. | When put in place, the cut surface | under the bud fits sruly azainst the | wood of the stem, TI operation is | completed by tying with several | wraps cf twine or raffia above and be- low, leaving only the ‘cye’ itsclf ex- | posed. These deiails are shown in the illustration. Some budders remove the small bit of wocd from under tae bud, while others “There are sever: cutting the b simple and plum, 1 other methods of nd stem, one very being that devel- al utting and the bud, a ad of to admit ark about 2n inch and a half long is pared from the stem by a | single downward stroke of the knife, exposing, but not cutting into, the wood beneath. The upper portion of the piece of bark is cut off, leavinz the lower portion attached fo the stock. ‘The bud to be inserted, cut as for shield budding. is placed a2ainst the exposed wood of the stem as shown in the illustration. The flap of bark left | on the stem serves as a support for the bud until it 15 tied. Muslin that has heen dipped in melted beeswax and | then torn into narrow strips about | eight inches long is preferable for tying | this style of bud, covering the entire | wound with only the bud exposed. | Raffia or other material may, however, | be used successfully. “The bud is intended, ordinarily, to remain dormant the season it is in- serted and grow the next Spring. The | bandage is left in place two to five 0000000000000 000000000000000000000 BY J. B. WELLINGTON. KNIEE HELD | STEM AND DIAGONALLY | BUD PRE* TO AID IN MAK- | PARED FOR INGCSTR'AIGHT INSERTION BARK PARED TO EXPOSE V@D UNDERNEATH Tllustrations of steps in the budding of woody plants, as reproduced from the July issue of the National Horticultural Magazine, by permission of B. V. Morrison, editor. reprinting. Mr. Yerkes was a prac- tical nurseryman for nevern; years and his suggestions may be mvfiud by home gardeners with the fullest confidence. . “TRICK” INSECTICIDES Department of Agriculture, through the medium of its press service, calls attention to the considerable quan- tities of useless and often injurious materials sold for the su) urpose of killing harmful pests on fruit, vege- table and ornamental plants. “Liquids, powders and capsules to be placed in a hole in the tree, under the bark or in the soll, and paints to be applied to the trunk of the tree have been examined for their alleged powers to control fun- gous diseases and to kill insects when, according to the advertising literature, the substances are taken up by the sap and carried to all parts of the tree. Not only is the value of these ‘remedies’ very questionable, the administration (food, drug and insecticide administra- tion) ‘reports, but many of them actu- ally harm the trees. They may cause serious damage to shade and orchard trees, and in the case of the latter en- danger the crop through failure to con- trol insects and diseases.” ‘The home gardener should go slow in taking up with new fads in insect and disease control preparations. The Fed- cral Government the State experi- ment stations have facilities for giving such materials searching tests, and the home gardener should learn to rely on the authentic information which comes from such sources. Materials such as Bordeaux mixture, lime, sulphur and arsenate of lead have proved reliabie through years of actual test. When In doubt write the Department of Agri- culture or the State Experiment Station at College Park, Md., and save wuseless expense and possible injury to the plants. GARDEN ITEMS I The prolonged drought has had its usual {ll effects on local gardens, par- ticularly those in which the roots of trees are competing for the moistute. Unfortunately there is little that can be done. The small amount of water that may be sprayed on with the hose does but little good, except in the very small garden. For plants such as tu- lips, narcissus and crocus, which are in their resting stage, dry weathez is probably ideal. STOCK CUT OFF FOLLOVING SPRING BANDAGED VITH WAXED MUSLIN, weeks to allow plenty of time for cal- lusing (the first stage in the process of ferming the union), but it is removed or loosened before the stem is con- stricted unduly by the expansion due to_growth. “The stock is cut off just above the bud the following Spring about the time growth starts, Timely attention must be given during the early part of the scason to remove all the growth ex- cept that from the inserted bud. A bud so grown may be expected to at- tain suitable size for transplanting to its permanent location in one season. “A variant in the process of develop- ing budded plants often practiced in the South, where the long growing sea- son permits, is known as ‘June bud- ding.’ By this plan the budding is done as early in Summer as the stocks and buds are in suitable condition. “During the succeeding month or two the stock top is cut back gradually to encourage the inserted bud to start growth. Later in the season the entire top of the stock is cut off. conditions these buds make growth enough the same season to prepare them for transplanting. Such June buds, however, may be injured by se- vere freezing the first Winter because of their weakened condition due to the “ALL SOLD BUT ONE" 340 Maidson St. N.W. (Open Daily to 9:00 P.M.) 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Terms can be arranged to suit. only §50(Q Cosk CAFRITZ | $60006606000060000 9 How do melon growers determine when their melons are sufficiently ripe to harvest? There are several indica- tions: Size and netting and ease with which the fruit separates from the stem. In the home garden the first change of color from green to yellow- ish green also is an aid. Overripe mel- ons are, as every one knows, almost as inferior as underripe fruits. Unfor- tunately the susceptibility of the musk- melon plant to various leaf diseases has late forced growth. Consequently, ex- cept in the South, the first type of bud- ding described is the one most in use.” Note—The foregoing article was prepared by Guy E. Yerkes, horti- culturist in the Department of Agri- culture, and was originally published in the National Horticultural Maga- zine, from whose editor, B. Y. 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Metrop. 5678 rendered its growing rather difficult for the home gardener, who generally is not equipped for systematic spraying. Edwin C. Powell, in discussing the rare lily, Philippinense formosanum, that he had in bloom last week in his garden, states that it is possible to haye flowers only one year from sowing of the seed. This is a valuable point, when one considers the slow development of many lily bulbs. Despite its origin in Formosa, this specles is proving fully hardy with Mr. Powell. May we add that Mr. Powell has no bulbs for sale, but is merely one of the many flover fans about Washington who delight in growing new species of plants for their o:m nd:njoyment and that of their iends. Grapes are beginning to ripen and, ag usual, the unsprayed fruits are more or less ridden with berry moth injury, a situation that might fairly easily have been prevented by spraying with arse- nate of lead in the early stages of the fruit's development. Fertilizer is of no value and may even be harmful if applied abundantly while the soil is as dry as at present. ‘There is so little moisture that the soil solution may become too concentrated in strong fertilizing elements. ‘The old raspberry canes which fruited in July should be cut out and burned. ‘They are simply in the way of the new canes and may harbor troublesome in- sects. If facilities for watering are avail- able, kale. spinach and turnips may now be .sown for the late Autumn use, but there is little use in sowing unless wa- tering_ is possible. J. Horace McFarland, president of the-American Rose Society and owner THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON; D. C, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1929.° f, of a wonderful collection of roses on his home grounds at Harrisburg, Pa., concludes afier years of observation that Dr. W. Van Fleet is the one best climbing rose and there are few who have grown this marvelously beautiful shell pink rose who would dissent. In this variety. Dr. Van Fleet left behind him a memorial that promises to endure for many, many years. Let it be said that Dr. Van Fleet did not name the rose. He tried to call it Daybreak, but the firm of Peter Henderson, recogniz- ing its supreme merit, insisted on re- naming it in his hoaor. Apparently the garden club move- ment has by no means reached its peak in Washington and vicinity. New clubs or groups continue to organize and, what is equally important, the older clubs continue to maintain vigorous and useful existences. The following notice is concrete evidence that the good work continues: “A new and enthusiastic group of garden lovers has recently been formed as a section of the Twentleth Century Club. There is an exchange of plants, a file of garden literature, a garden clinic and opportunity for group buy- ing for its members. This section has met once a month during the Summer with a program consisting of one or more speakers who are experienced au- thorities on their subjects. A most in- teresting program is already planned for the coming months. The officers of the section are: Mrs. Benjamin E. Smith, chairman; Mrs. John O. John- INSPECT TODAY OR SUNDAY "~ 4613 and 4617 Arkansas Ave. One-half Block East of 14th and Buchanan The Only New Homes in SAUL’S ADDITION Just completed—first time offered. Only 4 built—2 sold during construction. 7 rooms, with cement front and rear porches, built-in garage. Complete tile bath with shower and pedestal lav- atory. Hardwood floors throughout, cedar closets, electric refrigeration. One house, semi-detached, for $10,250.00. One inside house for only $9,500.00. A. B. JOHNSON, owner and builder, on the premises Telephone Columbia 9531 Chain Store Leases National or local business enterprises de- ing to establish one or more links to their chain of retail stores in Washir zton will ind it advantageous ard profitable o consult us. 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