Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1937, Page 25

REAL ESTATE. ~ PRUNING OF TREES NOW 1S ADVISABLE Wounds During Period of Rapid Growth Heal Quickly, Expert Says. Late Spring and early Summer of- fer a favorable season for tree prun- ing, because at that time all healthy plants are growing vigorously, accord- ing to Paul Davey, prominent tree expert. Pruning, he says, can be suc- cessfully done at almost any time of the year, but nature offers good as- sistance when the growing season is young, because then the pruning wounds heal quickly. “There are three principal reasons for pruning & shade tree,” Davey con- tinues in his advice to home owners. “They are: To improve its appear- ance, to develop its structural strength and to guard against the attacks of insects or disease. All these are im- portant, one possibly as much so as another, because a tree must be beau- tiful, strong and healthy to be of maximum value to its owner. Value of Proper Location. “Pruning to improve the appear- ance of a tree does not mean trim- ming it to any trick shape. Every kind of tree has a natural beauty of its own which can be preserved by removing dead wood, cutting back unnatural growth and preserving symmetry. The beauty of a tree is | also somewhat dependent upon its lo- cation. One that stands out by itself can be allowed to put out branches almost down to the ground, while with a similar tree standing beside an entrance gate or drive it may be desirable to have the lower branches tleared away to permit a view of the property. Sometimes the removal of one or two branches will add immeas- urably to the view from the house, as when a tree stands on a rise over- Jooking lower ground. Pruning for beauty means helping a tree to add to the beauty of the home site, but cleanliness is of prime importance at &ll times. “To talk of pruning for structural strength sounds like a contradiction, because it does not seem as though cutting away part of a tree would | make it stronger. But pruning for structural strength really means train- ing a tree in the way that it will be- come the strongest. Thus, when a + sharp fork develops in a small branch | Yyou have the beginning of what may become a structural weakness, because such a crotch is always a weak spot | when branches become heavy. Prun- ing off the least desirable part of the fork permits the other to grow into a single, strong branch. If one side of ® tree becomes heavier than the other * mot only the symmetry but the struc- tural strength is affected. Some trees, like the soft maples and most of the ypoplars, produce particularly heavy | foliage, but are not strong in their | woody structure. Frequently when such a tree is in a location exposed to heavy winds the pressure on the solid Jeafy mass is too much for the strength of trunk and branch. A systematic thinning out will permit some of the wind to pass through, reducing the pressure without lessening the beauty of the tree at all. Pruning for struc- * tural strength calls for an intelligent study of the tree structure. Pruning for Protection. “Pruning for protection against in- “ipects and disease is vital because boring tnsects and the spores of fungous growths often attack dead wood in preference to sound bark. Cut out all the dead branches and you remove the breeding places of many insects and diseases. But be careful to seal all pruning wounds. Use a wound dress- ing which will completely cover the wound, which will adhere, which has msome. elasticity and which will be durable. Generally speaking the coal | . ter derivatives are not satisfactory be- | cause they contain elements which sre injurious to living tissues. Creosote will preserve lumber, but you do not want your tree preserved, you want it Lo keep on growing.” . CHEVY CHASE CLUB 70 SHOW FLOWERS The annual flower show of the Ohevy Chase, D. C., Garden Club will be held in All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase Circle, next Wednesday. Competition will be open to all emateur gardeners. Entries close promptly at noon June 2. All flowers entered must have been grown by ex- hibitors, and only one entry in any ame class will be allowed. Receptacles will be furnished by the club, except | + §n flower arrangements. ‘The awgrds will be blue ribbons for first places, red ribbons for sec- ond places and white ribbons for third. 3n addition, there will be a special | award for the best rose in the show, and an award for the best flower other than a rose. The schedule is as follows: Group 4, roses. Teas and hybrid teas, hy- brid perpetuals, climbers, polyanthas, single roses. Group 2, peonies. Group 3, lilies, Group 4, hemerocallis. Group $, iris. Siberian, Dutch, Germanica. ‘Group 6, herbaceous plants. Peren- mials and biennials, annuals. Group %, flower arrangements. Bowls, vases, baskets, miscellaneous. Group 8, ar- gangemertt for bridge luncheon. Group 9, window boxes. Group 10, corsages. On the Exhibition Committee are Mrs. Jay E. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Paul 8. Anderson, Mrs. E. N. Bunting and Mrs. Edward Mullins. The judges are B. Y. Morrison, Mrs. John Guill and . Mrs. Embert Le Lacheur. ¢ The heating system that air - conditions as it heats! 4 / / Norge FINE-AIR \ \ \ Let us give you the facts! NORGE ENGINEERING CO. 1223 Eye St. N.W. District 5505 NG _STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1937. Government Official Buys Dwelling . House at 2919 McKinley street, Chevy Chase, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Steele from Clifford Lewis. The sale was made by Geo. E. Dieffenbach. Mr. Steele is with the Soil Con- servation Service. —Star Staff Photo. BY J. W. WELLINGTON. be fragrant with the odor of the rambling honeysuckle which has become so thoroughly at home that one would not suspect that this plant is an escape from cultiva- tion. In fact, logues list this times under 1 ARYLAND and Virginia high- M ways and byways will soon the name of Halls honeysuckle, sometimes under its bo- | tanical name of Lonicera halleana. 1t one observes carefully he will notice occasionally a reddish-leafed variant with pinkish flowers. This apparent- ly arises spontaneously from the com- mon white form. The Japanese honeysuckle is such a pest in some parts of Virginia, es- pecially in orchards, that a bulletin was published by the Virginia Station at Blacksburg on its eradication. The habit of rooting freely at the nodes gives this honeysuckle an unusual capacity for rapid spreading. Never- theless, the Japanese honeysuckle has some valuable uses. It will hold a many nursery cata- | honeysuckle some- | difficult bank or slope from eroding {and it will cover an unsightly fence very completely. But one would not recommend its planting except where needed for some useful purpose and where its spread can be curbed. is strange, indeed, how certain plants, such as the Japanese honeysuckle, the dandelion and the common white field daisy, brought here either acci- dentally or on purpose from other lands, have made themselves alto- | gether at home at the expense of na- | tive vegetation which should have | had the advantage of ages of adapta- tion. The Grape Moth. 'HE worm-beridden berries of the may be avoided by timely spraying in Spring with arsenate of lead used alone or, better yet, in combination with Bordeaux mixture. The moth deposits its eggs on the young, tender leaves just about blossoming time and the young emerging worms shortly move to the young grapes. If the vines | are sprayed at that time and about FOR SALE or EXCHANGE 6311 Oakridge Avenue In the Forest Section of Chevy Chase, Md. West of Conn. Ave. Between the Two Clubs A detached stone, brick and half-timbered resi- It | Ooncord, Niagara and other grapes | two weeks later, much of the injury may be prevented. Most of the gar- den supply stores have available paste concentrates of Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead under various trade names. These are readily diluted with water in the proportions indicated on the containers. One need not fear accumulations of toxic residues, since the berries are very small and many weeks elapse between the second spray- ing and maturity. In this period rains are certain to wash away most of the remaining residues. Grapes are one of the most satisfactory local fruits | and anything that may be done to make the fruit attractive and palatable is well worth while. Water, | WITHOUT always realizing the fact, | water is probably the one most | important factor concerned in garden- ing. In this general area, with a high | average annual rainfall fairly well dis- | tributed throughout the year, water does not often become the extreme problem that it is in less favored areas. Yet many of our local prac- tices, such as the destruction of weeds, mulching with peat moss and in- corporation of leaf mold and peat moss into the soil, are primarily aimed at water conservation. Peat moss is highly retentive of moisture, acting as & sponge, but releasing its supply to the plant's tiny roots when badly needed. In the Spring, while rains are frequent, it is difficult to appre- ciate the importance of garden prac- tices that have water conservation as their primary objective. Many plants consist of 80 or more per cent of water and all plant nutrients are taken in by the plant's roots as water solutions. Fertilizers would thus have no value at all were there insufficient water to dissolve them. This fact was clearly demon- strated during the severely dry Sum- mer of some years ago. Some gar- deners have installed overhead {rriga- tion in their gardens for insurance against droughty conditions. Much can be accomplished by keeping weeds under full control and by making the soil porous with leaf mold, peat moss and stable manure 5o that it can hold water over a longer period. Garden Notes. NE of the surprising things about home gardeners is the rapidity with which the more enthusiastic acquire a vocabulary of botanical names. The knowledge is more or less forced on one because s0 many of the less common species have only Latin names and also because s0 many Latin names, such as delphinium, gladiolus, dahlia and the like are accepted directly into the English language. The botanical name is much more exact than the common name. Take for example the name daisy. It covers & number of related but different plants, such as the common fleld daisy, the pyrethrum, the Shasta daisy and the English daisy. It is strange and a bit unfortunate that the native violets have no fra- grance and that we have to turn to the English violet to gain this esti- mable quality. There are actually dozens of different species of Amer- ican violets, none with any appreci- able fragrance. Perhaps this is be- cause the colorful violet flower pro- duces no seed. These are produced by short-stemmed petalless blooms pro- duced below the leaves and known by the rather formidable name of cleistagamous flowers. These are fer- tilized before opening while yet in the bud. The seed pod has one use- ful feature, that of breaking open with considerable force and scattering the seeds several feet. native violets. The Vermont Agricul- tural Experiment Station has suc ceeded in crossing some of th- native violets with the frag.ant English vio- | let and perhaps it is not too much to | hope that some day we shall have a race of sturdy, partially American violets that will adorn our Spring gardens. ‘The azaleas came through the past Winter in excellent condition and in their gorgeous beauty brought lots of | color to many a home. gardeners are fortunate, ‘Washington since the Perhaps this | accounts for the rapid spread of the | dence in which every room is unusually spacious. 6 rooms, 2 baths, lavatory on first floor, large attic, screened porch, slate roof, furred walls, 2-car built-in garage. Near Elementary and High Schools. Re- conditioned throughout. Immediate possession. Reduced several thousand dollars under original price for quick disposal Open for Inspection Today Through Monday Take Conn, Ave. to Bradley Lane, left to Maple “Ave., right to Elm St., and left one-half square to Oakridge Ave—or Conn. Ave. to Thornapple St., turn left and continue to end of street. SHANNON & LUCHS CO. 1505 H ST. N.W, NA.2345 A New and Restricted Community for Over 100 Homes XHIBIT HOME 111 ANNE STREET 5 Homes Recently Sold and Occupied and 5 More Nearly Completed Conveniently located end easily reached. The natural advantages and the care in planning will moke this one of the Metropolitan area’s outstanding community developments. In our opinion these houses of wnusuol design and arrangement, together with the high quality of construction, the price and method of financing, ore most attractive as @ home investment. They have five and six rooms, one and two baths, hollow brick walls, rock wool insulation, weather- stripped, screened, automatic heat, slate roof, large, deep, wooded lots. Beautifully Furnished by Hutchison’s, Inc. Gregery B. Masen, Owner and Bulider. Carefree Comfort with Modern Gas Appliances Follow Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, two blocks pait Wash- Sanitarium to . Kilma- 20 minutes drive from downtown on two VIENNA, VA. In this lovely, brown tile bungalow there are 9 rooms, 12 baths, large front porch, screened rear porch, 3 rooms in basement, oil burner, servant’s quarters, garage. It is completely modern throughout. The property is composed of 5 acres, which include a large lawn, 2 fish and lily ponds, flower gorden, chicken house, 200 apple trees and other fruit. TO REACH: Cross Chain Bridoe and turn right up hil on Vienna road. Continue through Vienna Y% mile to proverty. For Sale By Owner W. H. HITE Phone Vienna 28-J-11 * Out Chevy Chase Way High-Class Home Sites Where You Can Build Your Dream Home or Purchase One of Our Custom-Built Houses Now Ready for Your Inspection. One of the homes nearing completion which you can buy in Longuwood 500 will buy % acre of land Located 20 minutes from Dupont Circle in the heart of the Club section—not far from Chevy Chase Club and between Burning Tree and National Women’s Country Clubs. Drive out Wisconsin Ave, to Bradley Lane: turn left into Bradley Boulevard and go 3% miles to owr ofice with big #ign om roof. MITCHELL REALTY CO. Clavelend 6658 Wisconsin 5588 naturally acid soil that prevails here is very well suited to the azalea. Also the many trees provide the partial shade that the azalea enjoys. Fertilizers, such as nitrate of soda and bone meal, that contain lime are not favorable to the azalea and one should use sulphate of ammonia, which has an acid-promoting property. Peat moss is also favorable for it, too, is rather acid in nature. Lime tends to yellow the azal foliage and is dis- tinctly harmful in Mrge amounts. _Whatever the cold Winters, pre- ceding the last, did to climbing roses is a question, but it is evident that the injury was deep seated, that in many cases it affected the root crown as well as the canes. Certain Dr. Van Fleet plants that survived these Win- ters are not making the growth that they should. It is likely that many of these plants should be replaced this Fall with young stock. Paul's scarlet climber is another varlety that suffered injury in some cases. The iris has moved ahead so rapidly in the hands of skilled breeders that few of the varieties well known a dec- ade ago are longer to be seen in the flower shows. Washington is one of the best locations in the entire coun- try for growing this brilliant Spring flower, and our local shows are fully as fine as could be seen anywhere. June and early July are favorable months for establishing iris plantings and, if one uses good strong plants, he is certain to be rewarded with bloom the next Spring. Home Lover’s Invitation to Leisurely View 108 W. Leland Street Extraordinary Value! Most attractive and spacious center-hall ghome, built of masonry in lovely setting of trees and shrubs. Many appeal- ing features: 10 rooms, 4 baths, 1st-fl. lavatory, sun parlor, 2 screened summer porches, 2« car garage. If you desire con- venient location, ideal commu- nity, large shaded lot, a most livable home, numerous features generally found in expensive ||| homes, and a remarkable buy } —then by all means investigate Il promptiy! Open Today, Sunday and Monday Consider lot as part paymen Substantially bulit brick 7 large rooms. 2 baths, 2 recreation room. out to see “this modern home— I} priced rignte Open Sunday afternoon or by appointment. Il Realty Associates, Inc. Realtors 1506 K St. NAt. 1438 Home and Investment wise), tile bath REAL ESTATE. Two Remarkable New Home Values $9,150 $3,000 Reduction On Fashionable 16th Street This Distinguished Center- Hall Plan Residence 7605 16th St. N.W. $18,750 Beautifully situsted on s larse land- First floor has large with open fireplace. bright aneled den. RENT YOUR SECOND FLOOR And Your Home Helps Pay For Itself! Exhibit Home 5115 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. Beautifully Furnished by HILDA MILLER o nard oor has ear de- Lavatory in basement. Oil burner. m roo lub er (complete), and room. Garage. Realtor 1515 K St. N.W. Dist. 3100 NEW Corner Home on Upper Sixteenth Street 1445 Geranium Street N.W. ITUATED on a prominent corner in the heart of the S choicest upper Sixteenth Street residential section, this NEW stone and brick home merits immediate inspection and careful study. It offers FIVE bedrooms with THREE baths; also den and lavatory on main floor. Over the two- car detached garage is a library or extra guest room. The basement includes a large recreation room with open fire- place. * * * We also offer the home next $22,500 door—7325 16th St—at $19,500! Furnished by Hilda Miller Terms Arranged WILL CONSIDER TRADE OPEN SUNDAY & DECORATION DAY J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th N.W. Realtors Met. 1143 illatthalr N An Established Community of Small Estates PRICES RANGE FROM $9,150 TO $11,950 UR HOMES under recreation rooms; insulation; water. Shepherd 1654-J (9 new ones now construction contain all that is modern—six and seven rooms; two and one half baths; open fireplaces; slate roofs; furred walls; rock wool automatic heat; IS fine community offers all that the discriminating purchaser could desire in & suburban home. Privacy is assured, for each home is placed on a lot of from % to 14 acres. There are woods, hills, streams and wonderful views of the picturesque coun- tryside. An ideal, healthful spot for you and your family. for sale) city LOTS PRICED FROM $800 TO $2,000 DIRECTIONS—Drive out 11th Street NW. to iney Branch through Sligo Park Hills to Property, about 4 miles from District owsee Merritt Lockwood svnoes Representative Always os Property These are “Electric Kitchem Health Homes” Rogd Line. Adams 0022 Drive out Mass. Ave. to Westmoreland Circle. Turn left on Wetherill Road to Albemarle Street, t to_ Dalecarlia right t o left to Carvel Road and the home. AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM With a natural woodland setting. this dignified Colonial residence at No. 8 Carvel Road is a masterpiece of modern planning. sturdy building. The first floor includes living room with Colonial fireplace: dining room. kitchen and breakfast nook. Becond floor has three bedrooms. two baths. Basement includes recrestion room with firepl; L features carefree comfort with modern gas appliances, including automatic gas heat. Built by Henry J. Connor, Inc. Pr. ted by Loughborough Development Corp. 925 15th Street N. NAtional 6370