Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1937, Page 30

C—8 AIR CONDITIONING “SETTO SPRING” Homes Provided on Same Principle as Planes in Latest Method. Spring air conditioning for homes, based upor: the principle used to con- dition the newest airplanes, is the latest development of the air-condi- tioning industry, according to William B. Gifford, manager of the Washing- ton branch of the American Radiator Co. Development of the special condi- tioning for Spring, he said, has re- sulted from refinement in the methods used for Winter air conditioning, mak- ing possible the continuous use of the latter in connection with the widely varied temperature conditions to be found during the Spring months, Especially in the early Spring, he pointed out, temperatures may vary from near the freezing point to days when the outdoor air temperature ranges only slightly below the 70-de- gree mark. In the newest transport airplanes, he added, steam heat has been applied with air conditioning to meet widely varying temperature conditions at different altitudes without interfering with the air conditioning. For home conditioning, he said, the use of piped distribution heat has been applied with air conditioning in the same way to make it possible to meet the widely varying temperature con- ditions of Spring or Fall. Special graduating devices have been developed to be applied in air conditioning, with either steam or warm-water heating, at the source of heat in each room and meet the dif- ferent outside temperature conditions that may occur, he added. In the earliest air conditioning, he explained, these devices were not used as heat was delivered to a home with the conditioned air through duects, rather than through a separarte piped distribution system, with the result that the air conditioning supply hid to be turned off to avoid overheating on any but the coldest day. “It was one of the ironies of the early air conditioning,” he continued, “especially the so-called year around air-conditioning, that for most of the year there was no air-conditioning at all. For the coldest, and, if cooling was included, for the hottest days there was air conditioning, but hour for hour throughout the year, the air conditioning was turned off more than 1t was turned on. “In advertisements, there was a fre- quent use of the phrase ‘Springtime in the home,’ but when Springtime came, the air conditioning was shut off most of the time and Springtime was shut out. The same was true in Fall or on mild Winter days. In order to avoid overheating the house, the air conditioning had to be cut off. “Now with the development of the new air conditioning, the heat is de- livered through a piped distribution system and the conditioned air through a separate system of simplified air mains. Radiators, with special attach- ments to assure graduation of the heat supply throughout the house, are placed in every room and the heat is varied according to need, while the air supply is constant. The action of the two parts of the system is separate but at the same time integrated so that smooth operation is assured, with neither part interfering with the other.” Water Plants in Evening. Never water your plants while the sun is on them. For best results, ap- ply water in the evenings so as to al- low it to seep into the soil during the night. REAL ESTATE. T R o2 New home of Mr. and Mrs. ginia. BY J. W. WELLINGTON. NQUESTIONABLY the most popular home garden flower of all, the rose, is, unfortun- ately, by no means the easiest garden member to grow successfully. Col. W. H. England, president of the Potomac Rose Society, ascribes much of the success of rose growing to the purchase of healthy, vigorous stock and to correct planting. In his talk before the Woodridge Garden Club in January, Col. England urged that rose beds be excavated as deep as 2 feet and refilled first with a layer of stone or gravel for drainage and then with fertile top soil. Such care is very different from that ordinarily given by the casual rose grower who simply digs a-hole broad and deep enough to hold the roots. The question of good quality plants is one that causes lots of discussion. Price cannot be used as a positive index to quality, but the reputation of the grower is a good guarantee. There are nurseries that have grown roses for years and their very success speaks well for their stock. Most gardeners, after one or two experiences with unknown stock become very willing to pay the addi- tional cost of reliable plants. There are two popular types of bush roses, the hybrid tea or monthly blooming and the hybrid perpetual or Spring blooming. Most every one prefers the former because of the suc- cession of bloom throughout the year. Varieties are constantly changing, so rapidly that the everyday home gar- dener cannot hope to keep up with the new varieties. For this reason, the Potomac Rose Society is sponsor- ing the establishment of a large test garden where local people may study varieties prior to purchasing them. The continual change in rose varieties may be seen in the catalogues of rose nurseries, some of which designate each year a group of varieties as the preferred dozen for general planting. As new kinds prove their garden merit, they are placed on the list in lieu of some older sort. Yet there are a few varieties, such as Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria, Etoile de Hollande, Red Radiance and Duchess of Well- ington, that are apparently difficult THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1937. m—_—__—————_——————-l_—\'_'— Shepherd Park Home Sold Albert E. Call at 1422 Floral street, Shepherd Park, which was built and sold Mr. Call is District manager of the Life by the Moss Realty Co. Insurance Co. of Vir= to supersede for they are very regu- larly on the lists. Chrysanthemums. THE hardy chrysanthemum is one of the finest flowers for the home garden, not only because it supplies blooms later than other species, but because of the vigorous qualities which make for easy culture. At this season, there may be observed around the base of last year's stalks a number of young shoots. In some vigorous varieties, there may be dozens of young plants, each with roots and each capable of developing into a fine flowering plant by Autumn. These clumps should, by all means, be sepa- rated and the small plants set in weil spaded and well fertilized soil. If left in a clump, none of the plants will be able to make that strong, vigorous growth which means attractive flowers. It is even possible to take cuttings from the young Spring plants and root them easily. The hardy chrysanthemum has been undergoing tremendous changes in recent years with the introduction of the Korean varieties, such as Apollo, Mars and Venus, and now the double flowered Korean hybrids, such as the Moor and Indian Summer. The Korean introductions brought increased hardiness, which was sadly needed as- shown in the severe Winters of recent years. If one has a well protected cold frame, it is possible to Winter some of the more tender varieties success- fully or it is practical to purchase rooted cuttings from & commercial grower with greenhouses. The secret of growing large flowers is to reduce the number of blooms to one or more per plant. This may be accomplished by keeping all side branches pinched out as they appear. Chrysanthemum plants need spraying three or four times during the grow- ing season, with Bordeaux mixture as insurance against loss of the lower leaves. Aphids usually appear once or twice in the growing season but can be easily destroyed with sprays of either nicotine sulphate or of pyrethrum extract. The chrysanthe- mum responds to liberal feeding and, because of its long growing period, may be fertilized at two or three different times. ‘The Perennial Border. ANY home gardens boast an attractive perennial border plant- ing in which phlox, iris, aquilegis, pyrethrum, and other aturdy species present a brilliant display over a long season. Grass and weeds should be carefully pulled from this area and, with a small hand rake, the soil should be tilled shallowly and then fertilized with a good grade commercial ma- terial or with bone meal. The roots of certain species, such as iris, lie close to the surface and deep culture would be harmful. The perennial border needs constant guarding against over-crowding as the clumps of iris, phlox and other species expand in size. This means that about every two or three seasons, at the proper season for each species, the various clumps should be lifted and divided and reset. With iris, this operation would be performed in June, peonies in early September, columbines and pyrethrum in early Autumn. There is really no one date upon which the entire border could be renovated with- out some loss of beauty the next flowering season. In arranging the border, tall species, such as delphiniums and hollyhocks, should naturally be placed in the background, perhaps with a front edging of primulas or some other low= growing species. With thought there Open 12 to 8 P.M. Saturday and Sunday Dream home, English Cottage, Brick and Stone, Back yard & flower garden, wooded section, Surrounded by beautiful ~homes. Strictly modern_in all its appointments, Owner leaving city, MUST SELL. Surprise price less than $9,000. C. McCune, Woodward Bldg. Dis. 0162, Res. Pot. 1900. The Home That Is Different Chevy Chase, D. C. 5305 29th St. N.W. can be flowers every week in the grow- ing season from the time the primulas bloom in April until the latest chrys- anthemum is frozen out in November. Shade Problems. ARDENING to advantage under semi-shade, such as cast by an oocasional large cak or other shade tree is a problem that confronts a large number of local gardeners. Trials will answer graduaily the ques- tions as to adaptability, but this is & slow and disappointing process and it is much better to learn something from neighborhood gardeners who have adjusted their gardening to the environment. Shade is not a matter of diminished light alone, but in- volves moisture and nutrients for which the trees compete. During the dry periods of Midsummer, the water problem becomes exceptionally trying. There are certain plants, such as the narcissus, tullp, iris, primula and violets that grow and bloom so early in the Spring that the trees offer little competition. During the dry period of Midsummer, these species are practically dormant and endure drought and shade with relative im- punity. Woody plants, such as rhodo~ dendrons and azaleas, which grow naturally in the forest, endure shade of trees and actually benefit from the protection. Among herbaceous peren- nials that blossom nicely under partial shade are the perennial phlox, colum- bine or equilegia, pyrethrum or painted daisy, geum and many of the lilies. Considering plants that do not tolerate shade, the rose is an out- standing example, particularly the bush roses of the hybrid tea and hybrid perpetual types, such as Radi- ance and Frau Karl Druschki. Black spot and other foliar troubles are doubly difficult to control under shade and the plants bloom very little at the best. Dahlias do not enjoy shade of trees and many of the annuals, such as scabiosa, larkspurs, asters and er, make a weak spindling type of growth that is disappointing. Among annuals, the zinnia is more adaptable, but even this species en- joys full sunlight. Chrysanthemums do fairly well in partial shade, but thrive better in the sun. ‘The problem might be eesily soived by the cutting of the trees, but in many cases this would destroy much of the beauty of the home place. 1t is more advisable to adapt "he garden- ing to the environment. And it is really surprising what a fine garden may be developed by careful choice of species and liberal feeding to offset the urgent demands of the trees. Garden Notes. ©ool weather has resulted in a long flowering season for nar- cissus and this is in many ways much more satisfactory than when a burst of high temperature forces the flowers into hasty bloom and greatly shortens their period of beauty. Since the narcissus is now storing food for next season’s flowers, it is well to fertilize the beds with a good grade of com- mercial material scattered between the rows, but not directly on the foliage. Even where the plants are naturalized in the grass, fertilizing is essential to keep the plants in flower- ing condition. Easter lily plants may be set out in the garden after flowering with a fair chance of recovery. The bulbs should be planted 6 inches deep and prefer- ably surrounded with sand. The Eas- ter lily will not bloom out of doors until July and, therefore, the name is really not appropriate when grown out of doors. Paper Protects Plants. Protect newly transplanted plants from the direct rays of the sun during the hottest part of the day by covering with pots or paper. # 7309 HAMPDEN LANE Set back on a deep, attractively landscaped lot, the CHARM of this lovely home is reflected by the NATURAL BEAUTY of this “Smart Suburban Community.” DRIVE OUT TODAY. Inspect the 4 beautifully decorated bed rooms—3 baths —maid’s room—2-car garage—complete oil burner unit. Check for “CON- STRUCTION"—for “ENVIRONMENT”—for “BEAUTY OF DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS.” See if you don't agree that here in GREENWICH FOREST is the home you want at a price you can’t duplicate within $1,000.00. Open Daily 'Til 9 P.M. ooy 2 THIS IS AN ELECTRIC KITCHEN HEALTH HOME TO REACH:—Only 20 minutes drive from downtown. Out Comnecticut or Wisconsin Ave. to Bethesda Bank. 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