Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1933, Page 22

THE HOME GARDENER Practical and vSeuonul Hints for the Amateur for Beautifying Surroundings of the Home. TULIP MOSAIC " @ome home gardeners may not realize that when their tulips start to change color unexpectedly they are encounter- fi & real menace to tulip culture. en these color aberations were first noticed in Europe they were considered highly desirable and the resulting forms were given distinct variety names. Now that it is known that the phenomenaon is the result of a discase, the attitude of mind is altogether changed and the in- | formed gardener views with consider- | able alarm the appearance of bizarre colors. | It is pretty well established that | aphids figure strongly in the spread of the dise: thet is suck out the juices of diseased plants and transfer the in- fection to healthy plants, where it passes | into the roots and is there held over until the following year. Obviously one way to slow down the spread of the trouble would be to destroy the aphids | while young. This can be done by spraying with nicotine sulphate or pyrethrum soap solutions. There is, BY J. W, WELLINGTON. however, another hazard, namely, that | of transferring the disease by the hands | when picking the blooms. One fortunate aspect of the problem is the low prices of tulip bulbs, wiich in late years have been unusually reason- able.” There are apparently few sources of discase-free st ‘The tulip grower who can guarantee bulbs to be free of mosaic should be in a desirable posi- | tion in the trade. With the disease so strikingly marked there will bz no way to avoid detection at blooming time.! ‘There is no way to determine the pres- ence of the disease in the bulb before | planting. | | RHODOD! RONS l ©One reason why people fail with rho- Godendrons is because they try to apply | the same system of culture as they do to their other shrubs and garden | plants. thododendrons should never be culti- vated because of their habit of putting out fine feeding rootlets close to the surface. In place of cultivation a| mulch of leaf mold and peat moss to | which has been added a little old_de- composed manure is suggested. Each year this mulch must be renewed. The ordinary garden fertilizers, such as bone meal, superphosphate, wood ashes and fresh manure should never be applied. Concerning need of shade, thousands of rhododendrons taken from the South- | ern mountains_each year are plented | in the open with the result that they | take on a starved, unkempt appearance. | Other varieties are more tolerant and do well in sunlight. Shelter from se- | vere north and west winds is also given | as a desirable condition, a statement | borne out by the fact that native plants | are usually found in woody ravines. | Hardy varieties are reds, Charles Dick- | ens. Kettledrum, Caractacus, H. W. Sargent, Charles Bagley; pinks. Roseum | clegans, Lady Armstrong, Roseum sup- | erbum, Parsons grandifiorum: purples, Purpureumb elegans, Cawtawbiense grandifiorum, Everestianum; whites, Boule Neige, Album elegans and Memoir. Species for the rock garden include R ferrugineum. R. fastigatum, R. in- | tricatum, R. chyseum, R. haematodes and R. cantabile and others. I AZALEAS | Native azaleas; with their atractive pink blooms, are making a brilliant shewing in nearby woods, in some plgces creating a veritable flower garden inthe forset. The species commonly oceurring this locality is azalea, nudiflora, so named because the blooms appear before the leaves. In the late Autumn cr early Spring plants of the | native azalea may be transplanted suc- cessfully to the garden, but since there &ie so many cultivated forms of azalea — R0 ormi ot i FARM _AND GARDEN. We cordially invite you to see our gorgeous display of Azaleas. Select some for Mother's day. Living plants grow in memory each year. Towson Nurseries, Inc. York Rcad, Towson, Md. 7 miles north of Baltimore __| always long enough to ripen crops. Garden gardens for first preference. s are extremely popular mowadays, closely contesting with rock ‘Water gardening, once the pool is constructed, is one of the simplest forms of culture, no weeding, no mulching and no watering. (Photograph by courtesy of the Extension Service of the United 8'ites Depart- ment of Agriculture.) of more striking appearance, it would seem desirable to utilize the latter as ' derstand why certain gardeners have | Washington. garden subjects. Soil in which azaleas are to be grown should not be limed, as these plants are distinctly acid-loving in nature and thrive best where the soil is markedly acid. A glance at the native environ- ment shows azaleas to thrive when an accumulation of rotted leaves and twigs covers the surface of the soil. Hence woods soil makes a desirable muich to place about newly set plants. Peat moss, when untreated by the addition of fertilizers or other amendments, is years ago the American Horticultural Society published a bulletin, “Effects of Aluminum Sulphate on Rhododendrons,” in which was suggested the watering at weekly intervals of rhododendrons and azaleas with a solution of one ounce of aluminum sulphate in a gallon of water where growth was not satisfactory. Or- dinary commercial fertilizers must be avoided, a5 most of them contain lime in some form or other. However, & lit- tle well rotted barnyard manure should | be beneficial, especially if supplemented with the aluminum sulphate. Azaleas developed or introduced in recent years are rapidly gaining a prominent place in local lawns and bor- ders, especially since they have been handled as small-sized plants by many stores. Some of these new varieties ar not as hardy as the native species, but, nevertheless, are worth a trial because of their brilliant showing in early Sgrmi. They are particularly effective Wwhen associated with evergreens tq g.ve them a background of green folizg>. GETABLE GRO G The cold Spring rains are ulto(emet, unfavorable to lima beans, melons, squash and other so-cailed tropical vegetables, the seeds, if planted, simply rotting in the soil. One successful way to handle these crops is to sow the seed in soil placed in strawberry baskets or other small receptacles placed in the hot bed or before the window of a warm cellar. In this way one may have strong young plants for setting out in the gar- den when the conditions become favor- able. Various covering devices made of glass or other translucent material have been patented for protecting newly set lants. In fact, one can make simple Xes covered with a pane of glass de- ned to protect a single hill. As a rule little is gained hi; such devices in this climate because the growing seasons, al- | though now and then somewhat tardy |in arriving at favorable condition, are | | The damp weather has favored such | | plants as peas and cabbage, provided | they have emerged from the soil. On | | the other hand, certain pests, such as snails and aphids, have been unusually | abundant, and the former, particularly, have caused considerable injury to | plants, such as radish, strawberry, ete. | There is little gained and often much | harm done by working clay soil when wet, so that in general the vegetable gardener will be farther ahead in the | end if he does not attempt to plant and cultivate under unfavorable con- ditions. Once clay soil becomes cloddy it generally remains that way until softered by another Winter of freezing and_thawing. __After_one_ has_struggled with clay FARM AND GARDEN. " solls for a season or two he will un- | added sand or ashes to break up its tenacity. Clay soils are not, however, | without” their compensating’ qualities, for they retain fertilizer and water much better than do sands. Despite the cool nights and excess | of molsture, trees and flowering shrubs ‘The suggestion is made that | also very useful in azalea culture. Some | are blossoming little later than usual. | The length of the day is an important factor in controlling the time of bloom- ing of many species of plants. | The flowering trees have been un- | usually beautiful this year and have | held their blooms much longer than in warmer seasons. Bochtel's double | flowering crab, now just passing, has been unusually fine, its flesh-pink blooms closely resembling roses. Too often this tree is given little or no runing or fertilizer, with the result that it produces too many blossoms, | some of which fail to open. Plant lice are numerous on the ten- der foliage of roses and are doing much harm to the young shoots and bower buds. There are several effective materials for removing these obnoxious pests, including tobacco preparations, pyrethrum dusts and scaps. The main thing is to rid the plants promptly of these soft-bodied parasites. The to- bacco exiracts are offered for sale by most seed, hardware and drug stores, Clematis is usually thought of as a| Summer bloom but the anemons | flor-ved form, Montana undulata, now |in full bicc.>. is considered by many as | the best of the cirly Spring flowering | climbers. The white flushed mauve blooms are attractive, coming as they do before the climbing roses. Much has been said about the merits of Fall and Spring planting of hardy plants in this locality. Most gardeners, after a few years' experience, come to | the conclusion that Autumn is by far | the better season. There is a real rea- |son for this, as the root system has | time during Winter to adjust itself to its | task of supplying moisture and food. Fall planted roses, dug in Midwinter, often show tender white rootlets. EARLY PHRENNIALSl Herbaceous perennials are popular among local home gardeners at this season as the iris comes into bloom. In many ways the perennials are highly satisfactory, combining hardiness, early blooming and great beauty. Now aqui- legia or columbine is reaching full bloom and adding to the beauty of border plantings. Most of the peren- nials are readily multiplied by seed and, when one obtains a desirable plant, by simple division of that plant. Colum- bine offers an interesting study because of the remarkable diversity in form and color of flowers from seedling y gardeners as acme of desirability in the aquilegia, are by no means certain even in the choic- est seed. In fact, the tendency seems to be backward toward the wild forms. In the rock den, the perennia: contribute an ecrly display of col example, how often one sees Phlox sub- ulata and Arabis presenting a bold dis- play of bloom before some of the later species have even exhibited buds. spective exhibitors in adequate season. Various members brought flowers from thelr gardens, which were judged by the Standing Committee, consisting of Mrs. B. T. Elmore, Mrs. Zmmett Dove On Monday, at 8 pm., the Woodridge Garden Club will stage in the Sherwood in Sunday Bchool Bullding its | thei first iris show, Hitherto iris has been roses, larkspurs and other ring blooms in the annual Spring ex- bition. In addition to the usual speci- men vases, there will be included collec- tion classes for 20, 10 and 5 named va- rieties and arrangement classes of bas- kets and bowls. A place will be reserved also for aquilegia and other timely blooms. The committee in charge con- sists of John L. Bishop, chairman, as risted by Mrs. M. C. Kissinger, Mrs, H. A Sutton, Mrs. J. L. Bishop, A. H. En- glebre~ht, Mr. H. R. Goddard and Mr. J. W. Hardey. Mr. C. G. Carr, vice pres- ident of the Takoma Horticultural Club, will serve as judee. Mrs, A. Foster and Mrs. A. H, Engelbrecht are presi- dent and secretary, respectively, of the vy Chase. D. C.. Garden last Monday in the home of Mrs. A. L Baldwin, 5503 Chevy Chase parkwa§. Mrs. D. G. Da president, presided. It was announced the club would hold its annual flower show June 1 in Kingan Chapel, All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase circle. Mrs. Paul.Anderson, Mrs. C. H. Cross . P. Baker Weaver 3| . Louisa T. Engle, chairman in charge, announced that the third an- nual garden exhibit will be held in the lobby of the Fox Theater during the week beginningy May 19. in the display will be model rockeries. formal rdens and extensive floral exhibits by local florists. The exhibit is 8 part of the campaign to renoviee ‘The local Committee on Unemyloymm'. will maintain a repre- sentat! gardeners to secure work. Included | Gea. J. E. B. Stuart Chapter met at Mrs, John Lee Coulter’s, Alban Towers. The president, Miss Doris Casey, pre- sided. Miss Prances Phillips the dance given at the Roosevelt Hotel was & success. It was voted to send pledge to the Randolph relief fund at once. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Coulter and Miss g Mabel U, Justice; hist Army and club rooms of th en’s Association, Stoneleigh Court, May 8. The follot officers were elected: Mrs, George Mclver, regent; Mrs. E. 8t. John Greble, vice regent; Mrs. John | W. Holcombe, recording secretary; Mrs. | Godwin _Ordway, corresponding sec- |retary; Mrs, W. T. Wiightson, treas- urer; Mrs. David Shanl chaplain; Mrs. R, W. Griswold, historian, and | Miss Eophie Casey, reg sirar. Board mem- | bers: Mrs. J. T. Shaffroth, Mrs. J. E. | Hurt, Mrs. R. M. Wortley, Mrs. W. D. West, Mrs. J. Yates and Mrs. Bunker. Delegates to the next congress: Mrs. C. B. Western, My.. D. J. Rumbough and Mrs. J. J. Meade; alternates, Mrs. W. R. Smedburg, jr.; Mrs. B. H. Fuller, Mrs. C. W. Kutz, Mrs. A. M. Whaley, Mrs. N. C. Barney, Mrs. Cleland Offley, Mrs. R. T. McIntyre, Mrs. B. B. Blerer, Mrs. R. T. Morris and Mrs. Rhoades. Dolly Madison Chapter met with Mrs. Arthur D. Call in Wesley Heights. As- | Continental Deborah Y. W. C Mrs. Errett Wallace; secretary, Mrs, P. W. R. M. Ferguson; Ella R. Fales and memorial service Hall, ten, Mrs. W. F. Dales, Mrs. Ogden, Miss M. E. Ogden, Mrs. J. M. | officers followed. Cutts and Miss M. R. Pumphrey. A report of the forty: congress_was given by M Leech. The regent, Mrs. Jane Shield | Elliott, read the chapter report. | cers elected were: Regent, Mrs. Jane | Mary | Shields Elliott; vice regent, Mrs. Josiah |A. Van Orsdel; chaplain, Miss Flora ‘Wilbur V. 5 | ording vice regent; Mrs. John secretary; MONMOUTH APARTMENTS, 1819 G St. N.W. TENANTS AND APARTMENT owNErs ALIKE DEMAND ELECTROLUX CASH SALE Evergreens, Trees, Shrubs We Have 1!, Million Plants on Our 600 Acres Drive out and take advantage of these prices. Every plant freshly dug and wrapped in burlap ready for delivery. Ord s of $3.00 or over delivered in Washington and vicinity. All plan ts are Westcott’s fine quality, not second- rade material Take advantage of this fine weather to plant Shrubs and Evergreens AZALEAS IN BLOOM Many varieties and colors, 12 in. to 3 ft. orted colors and vari Special Pink Dogwood 5 to 6 ft, heavy, $2,35 Japanese Maples Potted, §1.00, $1.75 Bridz! Wreath Large Plants, 50¢ 40c up LILACS e 30c to 75¢ Retinosporas In Variety 2-3 ft, 50¢ Norway Spruce 2-3 ft, §5¢ American Arborvitae Sk, 85¢ Spreading Juni P"H";.l‘ 95‘::“”' Many other varictigs of evergreens, trees and shrubs are dug and ready for this special sale. Wistcort Nursery (o | THE GARDEN CLUBS ] | | ‘ ‘The Community Garden Club of | Rockville, meeting recently at the home | of Mrs. Agnes Magie in 'Alta Vista, | made plans for a Spring flower show to ‘ be held in Rockville on June 2. The full | | | | APARTMENTS 2 Rooms, Kitchen, Bath $52.50 Gas for Cooking and ELECTROLUX Refrigeration included— Alse Electric Light MONMOUTH 1819. G Street N.W. On quiet residential street, yet in easy walking distance of Government departments, stores, theaters. Two large, bright rooms—liv- ing room, bedroom — with kitchen, bath and 3 large closets. Automatic gas refrig- reted with jvory woodwork light oak floors. Latest type shower in bathroom. Oress ventilation in bedroom. Model apartments have been ccmpletely furnished to.show what charming homes they make. See them t:day. MONMOUTH Rice W. Means; treasurer, Charles P. Nesbit; registrar, Mrs. torian, Mrs. thur D. Call; delegate, Mys. Wilbur Dales. Board of management, Kna:r Chapter met at the R A A ith Mrs. 8. m | artin and Miss Edith De Cell as host- esses. Officers elected were: Regent, m Martin: vice regent, . . ‘Taylor; chap'ain, Mrs. L./ C. Boydston; recording correspondin, Gl urer, Dr. Nellis W. Stephenson; regis- trar, Mrs. Edson Myer; delegate Mrs. rd_members, Dr. Mrs. G. Ma 'llllla"lchlnrmflltthe wuhrl!wm lub Tuesday evening. Miss Dorenda Rogers, past on the April cony observed April | vere Mrs. H. B. Pat- | Janet Richards, chapter historian and [y oA J. D.| founder, also reported. The election of | ‘The present incum- | bants were re-elected: Mrs. W. Gwynne econd national | Gardiner, regent; Mrs. Thadeus Jones, F. Meyer, rec- Miss Catberine E. Ofii- | Wilson, corresponding secretary; L. Marean, chaplain; Mrs. F. T. T. Johnson, treasurer; Miss Frances E. Pope, rqm_‘r_;; Muluhn;ct;fl:hna. rthy | L. P. Johnson: recording secretary, Mrs. | historian. members of the execu- | Teiatithelmxhitic S0 sulwy | Henry }); Knipe cm:spendingw secre- ' tive board consist of Miss Dorenda Rogers, Miss Alice E. Whitaker, Mrs. Bdward A. Keyes, Mrs. Robert P. Yard, Descendants of '76 Chapler met at the home of Mrs. Alice Jenks in Chevy Chase. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Holmew Walton and Miss Red- way. Tegent, Mrs. Clyde W. Hamblin, ided. report of the del the national conference was l"flh‘” Hnn.fll{ohbert, The following officers were elected: Regent, Mrs. Clyde M. Hamblin: vice regent, Mrs. John Cupp; d : pp; deiegate, Win; Mrs. J. wide ‘The subject of the wi , and was taken Springs, V: «| DEGOBATION secretary and 29 . 3 MAY 27, 28 Return leave desti ROUND TRIP FARES ONE s[5 CEN FLORIDA and Other Points bbon; trees- 15.80 | Identi . tickets all Tegent, re- gress of the in Memorial 16. 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The Monmouth, recently modernized apart- ment building at 1819 G Street N.W., and many other large Washington apartments, are completely equipped with this latest, most economical form of refrigeration. Small apartments especially need the silence of the gas refrigerator. Apartments of every size require its perfect convenience and freedom from mechanical troubles. When you look for an apartment, look for the gas refrigerator! It’s an indication of real interest on the part of the owner for your welfare. The Following Apartments in Washington Are Equipped With Gas Refrigerators: The Riverside The Kedrick Alban Towers The Tiverten Wakefield Hall The Mozmeuth White Court Cavanaugh Courts Claremont Courts (143-9 W St NW.) The Roanoke The Annapolis The Belvedere The Coywood ' The McReynolds 2 The Colony The Chestorfield Copley Courts Willard Courts The Northumberland S FALLS CHURCH VA. Drive to Falls Church, turn left on Anandale road, which is 1,000 feet south of traffic light. Be sure to go 114 miles on Anandale road and turn into nurseries at sign to office of Westeott Nursery Co. Office is 1,000 feet from main road. . Phone—Falls Church 400 1819 G Street N.W, ) N7 TR TR Manasement FIDELITY STORAGE COMPANY 1400 U S0 N.W.—Norh 3400