Evening Star Newspaper, October 26, 1929, Page 18

NORFOLK PASTOR WILL PREACH HERE Rev. H. H. Kratzig, Mission| ‘Superintendent, to Addressf Baptist Memorial Service, At the Natjonal Baptist Memorial Church tomorrow méring at 11 o'clock Rev. H. H. Kratzig, superintendent of the mission work of Norfolk, Va., one of the visiting mission workers in con- nection with the forty-fifth anniversary of the Central Union Mission, will oc- cupy the pulpit. In the evening the %mr. Dr. G. G. Johnson, will speak on “The Man Who Stood With Them.” ‘The Senlor Young ple's Soclety Wil conduct the meeting at Central Ynion Mission Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Walter N. Palmquist will speak. At the close of this meeting the young ple_will go to the home of Dr. and . Edgar Speiden for a Halloween grty. A party for boys and girls will L | {;eg% the same evening at the church ‘The pastor’s subject for the midweek mmeeting Thursday is “Christ Our Life,” Colossians iii. ‘The church will celebrate the fif- téenth anniversary Friday of Dr. John- san's pastorate. Newly appointed subcommittees of the standing committee, as announced the chairman, William Jorg>are: inance, J. Alvis Jones, Frank G. Pier- #n, 1. John Roberts, James Sharp and Charles Werner; publicity, Charles V. Imlay; music, L. L. Beazley, O. F. Runter, Mrs. O. E. Howe and Mrs. Beu- 1sh Kauffman; supervision of property, B. H. Rosengarten and C. E. Alderman; House and janitor service, Mrs. J. W. Babson and Mrs. O. R. Balderson. SKYSCRAPER GIVES PROBLEM TO CITIES “igetback” Form of Architecture Declareds Distinct Credit to United States. 'There is, it seems, an ever-growing tention over the height of build- in the large metropolitan c.ties, the Michigan Architect and Engi-| r. The question is being discussed m several angles, especially those of hitecture, economics, health and the ffic problem. 3\From the standpoint of architec- " it holds, “the modern ‘setback’ per is- a credit to present-day erican architectural designing .and of, if not by far, the greatest beau- ing and interesting contributions to life of this Nation's big citles. | “Where the ‘setback’ is skillfully and rally employed, the modern tall| llding is an architectural asset to any and certainly does not menace the Ith of the public, bgcause air and hine is not blocked off to any ap- ciable extent. ‘But when it comes to the questions s economics and traffic, that is some- else again and is open to argus|y t. In the matter of the economie na\:lzy of -&nom‘::lly mul %utld- , the proposition one solely up 'the business wda:em. of owners and oencern not general public. "But the effect on traffic congestion i3 located in a cen- long will be given greater public ‘deration.” RS T ,?"TAn'rs SERMON SERIES. A. ¥. Eimes Will Preach on 3 General Topic of Power. “The Gospel, the Power of God,” will the theme of Rev. A. F. mmellm of the Peopl Congrega 1 'h, M street between Sixth and enth streets, tomorrow at 11 o'clock. ‘will be the first 1 ‘Blindrances to Power. <At 8 o'clock the pastor preaches a ial sermon under the auspices of team No. the theme being ‘‘Jud: Riit Not Iscariot. 'rhequun People's zice begins at 6:30, ‘with theme for “What Is Worship?” and Qporge Brooks will preside. Midweek Prayer service every Thursday. 2 IBervice by Daughters of King. Mhe national corporate comrgunion the order of the Dluhten%l the 'fl be on Saints’ shoul G_STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1929. THE HOME GARDENER Practical and Seasonal Hints Manure From Leaves. It is quite generally recognized by gardeners that leaves in themselves are mighty poor material to incorporate in the sofl, and it is equally well known chat leaf mold, the ultimate product of leaf decay,”is highly desirable. The harmful effect of h leaves has been ascribed to various causes, such as cut- ting off the water supply, too much air space in the soil, acidity increase, etc. but now it is known that the greal trouble with fresh leaves is that in their decay they utllize, or rather the organ- isms that rot the leaves use, the avail- able nitrogen in the soil to such an ex- tent as to rob the supply which would g0 to the garden plants. Leaves, straw or garden rubbish is very high in car- bon and low in nitrogen. In the long run, leaves, of course, put the soil in better condition, as in the forest, but in short cropping, as in the garden, they are positively injurious for the time being unless previously rotted. Fresh straw was found at the New York agri- cultural experiment station to contain substances actually poisonous to young barley plants. It is altogether possible that fresh leaves may contain some- thing of a similar nature. During recent years there has been a remarkable’ interest in the making of so-called artificial or synethetic manure from straw, leaves or any plant waste by adding certain mineral fertilizers and water. Fer two or three years we have cited the successful method employed by Dr. Griffiths of Takoma Park and now also used by many other gardeners. Leaves are gathered at this season and laced in a pit or low spot to keep them Pmm blowing about, and layer by layer, as leaves are added, the mixture of chemicals is scattered over the mass, adding water to make a_ moist mass. The Missouri agricultural experiment station in bulletin No. 258 suggests & mixture of ammonium sulphate, ground limestone and superphosphate in the proportion. of 412, 4 and 1!3 pounds, respectively. This' combination is used at the rate of about 8 pounds per 100 | pounds of straw or leaves, W. R. Beat- tie of the Department of Agriculture recommends throwing in some soil with the leaves, and others suggest the use of some hen manure or like material rich in nitrogen. Both these suggestions are along the right line, as the added ‘materials hasten rotting. All said and done, the whole plan is not so far off from the old compost heap of the everyday gardener. It has simply recuced the proposition to & more scientific stat: In the case of straw, one ton ylel bout three tons of artificial- manure. It is not to be claimed that the process is cheap or asy, but it does offer a sensible way to utilize the otherwise useless and, in fact, objectionable leaves. As to the length of time required, there will be needed almost @ whole year because of | the fact that Winter slows down the | decomposition. Under Midsummer con- | ditions three or more months may com- | plete the process. COVERI PLANTS Local gardeners are fortunate in that is not necessary to cover roses and other semi-hardy plants to bring them through the Winter. Roses of the bush type, hybrid teas and teas are often in- jured in r shoots, but rarely led. If mounded up about the base with soll, there is but little hazard of Joss of plants unless they are planted in low, wet soil, unfavorable for roses. Crape myrtle is another plant that be mounded in its early life. Ap- parently with age the myrtle gains in resistance, as one sees old, well estab- fished crape myrtle enduring year after. year without protection. For the everyday gardener whose time | is limited, tender plants are neither de- sirable nor desired. This is one reason why sturdy Ellnh of the type of th peony and iris have such a strong hol on the gardener's affection, Tender plants are better adapted to the estate that maintains a professional gardener and has storage cellars and greenhouses. Certain economic plants, such as the strawberry, need protection in the Win- ter season, not use of & lack of , but because their root sys- tems are such that they cannot always hold the plants in the soil. Loss of plants from this cause is termed heaving in- jury. Newly planted flowering peren- TREE - SURGEONS] ' Pruning Spraying OPEN DAILY FROM TODAY New Detached Brick Homes Sample Home, 520 Dorsett Avenue on KENWOOD’S main entrance from Wisconsin Ave.— leading to Kenwood Country Club. Lots 72 Feet Front by 185 Feet Deep ‘These homes have all brick and hollow tile walls with slate and tile roofs. They are 8 rooms and two_tile baths. Gas and Electric Refrigerators. of center hall plan with 7 and Hot-water Heat, Electricity, Built-in garages. The Finest Homes at the Price in or Near Washington Prices, $14,500 to $14,950 DIRECTIONS Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Dorsett Ave., just beyond the District Line—turn left to homes. Or out Conn. Ave,, turning west at Circle on Grafton St., which brings you to Wisconsin Ave., right at the main entrance to Kenwood, Dor- sett Ave. BRODIE and COLBERT, Inc. 1707 Eye St. N.W. National 8875 for the Amateur for Beautifying Surr.oundinp of the Home. BY J. B. WELLINGTON. nials occasionally suffer in this way. Obviously & light coating of straw is needed to keep the soill frozen. Not a thick coat, because this in turn may smdther the plants. Leaves are desira- ble, but need to be held in place by a scattering of pine or other boughs. On the other hand, simply piling the leaves on in & mass may very easily cause rotting of the plants, which even in Winter must have air to continue life. PLAN FOR GARD! “Those who may have plans in mind for gardems next Spring on soil which has not been cultivated for some time would do well to have the area plowed or spaded, as it may be, this Autumn. Sloping areas where washing may oc- sur are excepted, because it is now too te fo establish a strong cover crop growth to hold the sofl. By turning up the soil at this season and leaving it in the rough, rain and ice are enabled to reach the clods and greatly improve the texture. And what is equally im- portant, grubs of June beetles and other insects will be exposed to the weather and destroyed. Soil that is spaded in Autumn is ready for an earlier start in the Spring; it won't be so wet and soggy on the surface as sod or unbroken earth. Autumn is a favorable time to apply lime to the garden, especially forms such as hydrated lime. During the Win- ter any active chemical principles that may be in the lime will have time to disappear. Local soils to be used for general garden purposes may be con- fidently expected to benefit from lime. It is to be recalled, however, that cer- tain plants, such as rhododendrons, heaths, blueberries and native plants, naturally growing in acid soils, may be injured by liming. Common vegetables and -most garden flowers are favored by liming. One pound of hydrated lime to 20 to 40 square feet of soil is a lib- eral application. Dahlias are not Winter-hardy, ex- cept in rare instances, where heavily covered with leaves, and then only in mild Winters. The roots should be carefully lifted shorfly after the tops have been frosted. I heavy loam one must be. careful not to break off the tubers, because these cannot grow when separated from the stem, since the buds are on the base of the old stem. Some 1226 14th Street g:owen divide the clumps in the Fall, t the amateur might better wait untii Spring, when the buds have started. A cool cellar such as would keep white potatoes is ideal for dahlia roots. The ordinary house cellar is top hot and dry, but conditions may be improved by covering the roots with sand or peat moss. Some gardeners dip dahlia roots in paraffin, but this is a new practice and should be tried on a few roots be- fore using generally. Gladiolus corms, or bulbs as com- monly known, should be lifted now, and after a few hours drying in the open air, be scparated from the old stalks and stored in a cool. dry cellar or room, Temperature needs are not as low as those of the dahlia, but the heated cel- lar is not favorable. The tiny bulbets may be placed in peat moss or sand and held over for next year. Cannas are not hardy and must be lifted and stored in an above-freezing environment. ‘We are graleful to Mrs. Howard L. Knight of 1420 Buchanan street for the follewing information: “The garden section of the Twentieth Century Club met at the home of the president, Mrs. George F. Bowerman, October 15. The program dealt with Spring gardens, there being two fea- ture talks, one on the narcissus family, by Mrs. Eugene W. Shaw, and the other on tulips, by Mrs. John O. Johnson. Both subjects were treated in a manner giving historical lore as well as botan- ical information.” ‘The Takoma Horticultural Club is about to distribute the order of tullp, hyacinth and crocus bulbs which it pur- chased in Holland for members and friends. The officers regret the delay in delivery of the bulbs, but can assure purchasers of satisfactory results. Tulips, especially, seem to have ample time to establish strong root systems. As a matter of fact, most bulbs pmb-| ably grow throughout the Winter unless the soil freezes and remains frozen. Cool House in Summer. Sunlight and air are vital factors in selecting the site of your house. Study the prevalling breezes in Summer and orient your house so that you will get the full value of them. In this way you will have a cool house during the hot season. 11,250 (At 4th and Nicholson Sts.) 7 and 8 Rooms—2 Baths Specializing in New Homes | ing power as the local traffic, Local Business Centers Are Held Real Convenience Dealers Expect to Get Trade From 6 to 8 Block Area. " BY CHARLES H. CHENEY, Chairman City and Reglonal Planning Com- ‘mittee, American Instftute of Architects. ‘The importance of local neighbor- hood business or convenience centers to all the outlying residential areas of any city is very great. The local business centers and similar centers in all our cities have been established almost invariably at important cross- roads of traffic. To succeed local stores must be where people can most conveniently get to them from several directions in order to provide enough customers for profitable service. In questioning shopkeepers of these local centers in many cities during the course of zoning hearings, I find that most of them expect to get their trade withing six or eight blocks of their establishments. Larger local centers will cater to and reach a much wider circle, but one still comparatively local to the center. Belittie Through Traffic. ‘Through traffic coming from long distances seldom has as much purchas- In fact we seem to have an exaggerated idea of both the volume and importance of through traffic ‘to local stores, except for restaurants, garages and ofl sta- tions. C In a town of 500 population the only business center is at the railroad station or bus station about the rross- roads. Abput 250 feet of store frontage actually 1 be in use. In a local center of 5,000 persons the 2,500 feet of store frontage needed can- not profitably shoestring out along just the two main streets which ordinarily form the crossroads that created the center, but will tend to spill over into side streets, with perhaps one or twe nuclel of local centers forming in the outskirts. In a city of 50,000, with 25,000 front feet of store frontage ordinarily neces- sary, there should be already six or eight well established outlying local centers. In a city of 500,000 there will be found from 30 to 100 of these neigh- borhood centers of variable size be- cause they have been uncontroled. ‘There will also be a lot of falsely lo- cated and scattered store units placed at inconvenient and therefore unsuc- cessful points by speculators who had little or no knowledge of the traffic necessary to store livelihood. 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