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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-20
Bargain Prices

Join our party next Sun
day; call and make arrange
ments today; you pay your
own fare; buy ticket to Belle
vue $1.40 round trip, Sausa-
Ito ferry; train leaves S:45
a. m, Sunday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-20
500 Model Farm
On Easy Payments

Near Luther Burbank's
Home-same soil, same cli-
mate. Short walk to rail-
road; schools and churches
near by; every farmer max
ing money; good water; good
roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
AT HOME TO TIE PUBLIC
Spring FIo5oer Sko7o Open at Gen.
trail Park Greenhouses.

Prtnrosas, dafodils, tulips and hyacirths Easter
lilies and the lovely white narcissus-even blossom
ing apple trees-aH these ana many other flowers are
at home" the public in the flower house in Cen
traI Park The flower house is at the northern
end Of the group Of greenhouses at 104th street
and Fifth avenue. The spring exhibition opened
Yesterday and Will last until Memorial Day
4 very patriotic arrangement greets the visitor
lie enters Right in front Of him is great bank of
white lilies, thanked either side by enormous
hardly azalea, whose blossoms are so darkl.- pink
that they seem red. The blue is supplied by masses
of hyacinths below.
Around the sides of the house the flowers are ar
ranged in groups, with eye TO harmonizing col
ors In the right corner, the entrance are
quantities flame coloreG azaIeas. In the opposite
corner are azaleas in q hundred shades Of yellow
pale and dark and under these long lines OF striped
red and yellow tulips Then there are banks of
yellow daft oils pink sprea, color for spirea
which is usually white; primroses of many colorsi
and loveliest Of all. mass Of waxen white mar
cissuses with two stalks bearing the blossoms OF
the amaryllis sprtnging from their midst
yellow Gala lily, flower not often seen, is Just
beyond the narcissuses. The Central Park garden
ers say this blossom opened seven weeks ago. and
they expect it 10 remain perfect at least four weeks
more rare flower. OF which there are several
specimens here, is the golden banded MY Inc
bulbs are brought from Japan and 1t Is hard
plant TO force.
The Australian tree plants. in the centre of the
flower house are worth taking a look at. They
are regular patriarChs, these old feiloWs-soIne
Of them three or four hundred years old Most
Of the tropical plants, Of course, are IN the Tern
houses and palm houses, and these are open the
wear round Two of the big bananas bear great
punches of ripening fruit, high above the head
OF the behOder.
IT IS a curious instance of the way Nature adj
iusts everything said c. OLSON, foreman of the
greenhouses, that the size of the bunch is al
ways proportional exactly 10 the height and
strength Of the tree. II that bunch were any
heavier it would bear the stem to the ground
The coffee plants on each side of the entrance
Of the main building budding and Will be
covered with blossoms soon. The papaw plant IS
IN biossorl-a strange bloom Ike long fringe
hanging down Then there are the Japanese
bfn1boos the Chinese fen palms the curious stag
horn ferns the hird's-nest ferns-insde of which,
In their native home in India. the birds love TO
nest; the magnificent royal palms, and, in an In
closure by themselves, ike the aristocrats they
are the orchids.
The hydrangeas and the roses will be in their
prime later. People admitted every day
from 10 O'Clock until /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

flame azaIea and was first taken from the noun
tains Of North Carolina. Good plants Of this
variety can be had for less than a dollar apiece
While the individual flowers are not so large as
those Of the more expensive hybrids, they so
numerous that the effect is equally gorgeous. The
fame azaIea does well this climate and will
grow and blossom both in and shade. For
persons with large grounds, who do not care TO
spend a fortune in flowers, ! know of no plant that
offers such brilliant effect IN the spring, May
and the first half of June. pure pink azalea that
is reasonable in price is known among florists as
the \. Neseyi. THIS variety IS quite free from the
much abhorred magenta purple and solferino tnts,
and so far color is concerned may be safely
bought through the catalogues If however, the
purchaser has never seen the variety, it would be
safest TO buy The plant when it i IN bloom
Though the Indian azaleas have the largest
flowers and the widest range Of color, only a few
Of them are suited outdoor culture in the North
One Of these hardy ones is an arfesna, which is
either soft lilac or q Eideous purple, according
to It's location. Another azalea that is hardy in
New England, has been proved by the Arnold
ArboIetum is q decduous form of the Indian azalea
known as Kampferi The blooms Of this variety
are a Dure vivid red and are both large and nu-
rrarous They are high priced, but # only few
plants are needed the expense may not prove pro-
hiIitive.
..FIIro5tgiri is an desirable variety that IS
entirely hardy in It's nate. The flowers are
large and range in ,.... from a rosy pink &c a
cIaret red The Indicd ba has a beautiful white
flower and is hardy evergreen in New England.
This variety, Ike all hardy evergreen varieties,
does best in partial shade and VITA some Slight
shelter from the winter winds I have found that
while many varieties Of the deciduous aza!ea VIII
do fairly well in exposed positions they all 90 better
when sheltered from high winds and midday sun
shine
Since all varieties. excepting those blooming in
June, send out their flowers either before or with
their leaves It is well 10 give them foliage Is OK
ground Of course. TIE most natural background
Is the rhododendron. since it is Of the same type
Of beauty. blooms At q somewhat different period
and requires the same cultural conditions When
The rhododendron is NOT available evergreen
hedge or even d group. gives a good effect much
better than an open red. With such d background
lilies IN the azalea bed are great addition. es-
pecally Il you select the varieties that bloom at
different seasons. Under no circumstances get
lilies that blossom along with the azaleas Lilies,
ike both azaleas and rhododerdrons, are peat
lovers and do better when not disturbed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
Londor7'.s Shopping CorrfoGf
Eavorite Stores Where Fashionable Women BUY ihe ops
and Apparel

,,ine IN o2Dosite directions while their fantastic
handles represent birds and animals. the noVeley
that every longs TO possess TINS year IS inc
new parasoI with it's handle covered with KID 10
match the gown or the silk of the parasol.
charming example is seen in a dark green SILK en-
tout cas- with cherry colored border which IS
mounted on g-een stick while the handle Is maze
Of cherry cOlOred kid
More elaborate and equally novel are white lace
parasols which have a border of colored ribbon
run through the lace and fastened in smart
bow or rcsette. II be changed at Will 10
match the color of the toilet Invariably II is In
two tones as for instance. champagne ribbon mas
an old rose back, bronze ribbon a back Of SAKE
blue etc. The same ribbon is also being used IN
the millinery department. where the picturesque
hats of a French mllner, particularly the new
model called the duke are attracting enthusiast
tic attention. The duke takes the form of large
yellow bronze straw hat, lined with blue straw
and boldly turned up side in becoming
sweep The sole trimming top Of the high
crown is a mass of dull blue ostrcn feathers that
hold the turned up hrm in position Here one
also sees the very coarse Yeddo straws. which are
be first in favor for morning and country wear
and the floral toques made Of small blossoms
Wells are quite as important hats nowadays
and no small part of the fastidlous shoppers day
is now spent at PenbeTthy's. in Oxford street,
where there is a stock of new colored Russian
mesEes that to be correct must match ones hat
exactly. 4 speciality is made of gloves and of
veis that exactly match the new colors of the
season-purple, green, mole gray, the case
may be-as well gloves Of a corresponding
shade There is too a large assortment OF bright
hued Isle thread stockings, for the English woman
IS adopting the vogue of colored hose, as she is
adopting the fashion of gloves that exactly match
her gowns. a new washing glove Of a fine white
suede variety is to be obtained here. are some
new cape" gloves invaluable for hard wear and
for travelling.
odd it may appear. furs are still being bought
by many women OF fashion for spring wear and
for motoring The Grafton Fur Company, sit
uated at the end OF Grafton street and in the very
centre of smart feminine cubland is showing
small capes and nantes made in chinchila and
ermfne; also ermine collars and 4toles and
elegant sable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
AZALEAS AS SHRUBS
FOR SPRING GARDEN
NT-RSFRYM4N TELLS ANA
TETRS WHAT TO BUY.
THE KIND Of Bed They Need and
the Environment in Which They
Appear to the Best -4drantage.

.'Azaieas are among the showfest Il spring
blooming shrubs" replied Cd Kew Jersey nursery
man when asked for advice about Towering SHRUBS
70 be planted in The s-rlnE with ordinary care
they viii bloom outdoors IN this climate nom ATll
&c July ana indoors from October 10 July Another
point IN their favor Is Their wide range o. color
. Even the rose has less brilliant coiors and not
nearly $50 many blossoms iu proportion 10 the SIZE
OF the iIut-
'sTta only sure. and II the sene time the most
economical way 20 buy aEaleas.' continued me
nursery-nar. els To rlzi- the nursery when they
are ~ bloom II zou VIII Take the advice Of a
man VINO has been in the business for almost two
score years you VIII never buy such plants from q
catalogue or from the description q an interested
person when You visit the nursery take your
notebook with you and jot down the names Of the
varieties You want the C00-s and tie date OF their
bloom II is wei also % note the size OF the plant
and be sure TO select uusly. compact one IN
preference 10 a tall straggly one.
II sou want good 8zalea don't ETumble ABOUT
the price. The hardy hybrid azaleas are among
tie highest priced shrubs that We have and they
are worth every asked for them Every one OF
them has been grated and imported with q duty
Of . per cent and besides they are by nature SLOW
growers Whenever YOU see good sized. well
shaped azslea plant you may be sure some Hur-
serynan has given Il careful attention Tor several
years
In making an azaIea bed remember that you
are not making q for TWO seasons. but for
q lifetime and long lie ~ that Azaleas, Ike
rhodcdenCrons. are peat lovers and lime haters.
In the soil around New York about the safest way
70 make satisfactory azaea bed IS 10 remove the
earth 70 the depth Of three feet put u about hall
a foot OF stones o. b-ckbats some sOod drainage
material. then fiji up with soil composed Of muck,
SIND and leaf mould The best leaf mould is thai
formed by q compost q hardwood leaves once
your bee s properly made and the aZaleas Set in
place there should be no cultivation beyond light
mulch q manure given once year This
mulch sl4ould neither be removed nor dug in. The
reason for this care. or lack Of care. d Il may
seem 20 the amateur Is that the azalea has shall
low feeding roots which cannot be disturbed with
out seriously iEjuTlns The plant.
a point tHat is not generally known about
azaieas is that they can be replarted while IN
bloom. Under proper conditions there is no more
danger than ~ any other season. There are 50
many different shades IN azaleas that fl IS hard
for q nGrsc-ETnan 10 describe them IN such q
ner as to make the purchaser realize just what he
l. buying
There Il a native azalea which Is both reason
able IN price and SNOWY in blossom It is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
CALM, BUT FRIGID
Cold Storage atmosphere at Rubin
stein Musical.

All was serene at the monthly musical OF the
Rubinstein Club. which given yesterday after
the Waldorf-Astoria. The order OF the
court directing DR.. Adelaide Walerstein and Mrs.
William H. Chapman act together had produced
apparent peace, but the atmosphere was so chilly
that when Mrs. Wallersten entered the Astor Gal
lery, where the recital to be given. she asked
for more heat. The manager sent word that he
had put all the heat there was in the house
and couldn't do any better.
The Chapman faction went to the gallery. leav-
ing the floor of the house to Mrs. Wallerstein's
adherents, but they came down afterward to tea
Mrs. Chapmans lawyer, Maurice Dean. said that
the total attendance was 155. while at the last
musical it was 276 Mrs Wallersten's lawyer. John
Conville thought that these figures left great
many people unacCOunted for.
Mrs Chapman as chairman of the reception COM
mittee occupied her usual place at the door
She received every who came in except Mrs
Walerstein who went past her without speaking
The president, who a stunning gown OF black
satin and gold lace was accompanied by Mrs
Charlotte Wibour, Mrs. Arthur L, Holland, Mrs
William Crossley and Mrs. A. J. Wells. and these
women stood by her side during the little reception
that she held before the musical began. Mrs
Wilbour who also supported Mrs. Walerstein at
the last musical, when she was refused admission
to the hall first vice president of the club The
rest of the bodyguard the members Of the Chap
man faction declared to be quite unknown to
them, although Mrs. Wallerstein's friends said
that they old members. on the platform Mrs
Wallerstein still supported by her bodyguard.
and Miss Ella L. Henderson. a member OF the eX-
ecutive board and Nine. Marie Cross Newhaus
also sat the platform. Mrs. Chapman, the sec
retary-treasurer outside taking tickets and
counting money, and none of the other officers APP
peared, unless they We're looking on from the gal
Icry. Mrs Samuel j. Kramer. who acted tenn
porary chairman of the Chapman faction during
the secession period and who presided the last
musical came for d little while to see the fun"
she said, but lett before the musical began.
After calling the meeting to order Mrs. Waller
stein said ii gave her great pleasure TO preside
over the club its president, and then she intro
duced Nine. Newhaus. who shares with Mrs.
Chapman the honor of being her bitterest enemy
The final concert Of the season will be given on
April TO- under the same circumstances. Naut
will happen after that is for the courts 10 decide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
]. ANDRE LADIES' HaIRDRESSER,
Hair Goods etc 40 W 44th St & IS W 29th s.
aMUuH DDC DaTEEC NOW AT
IaaELLE NS DA AEO H. EAST 18Th

between the months OF June and November. aoout
forty tuberculosis patients were cared for ana
treated by the committee and she is therefore ven
qualified give advice TO the kind OF assisIaIcs
women can render IN this warfare The success
of the Buffalo Day Camp leads Mrs Davenpoft
to offer its operations as model fcr other i0e@i4
ties She says:
with a fund of 5000. contributed by the mem
bers of the day camp committee. twenty IN
number a dav camp was established on the out
skirts Of the city early last June small WOODEN
building for an office and toilet was erected
the land was piped for water, sewerage anu ee1
tricity pavilion tents were provided ior ol'i'ie
purposes as we'll as cots, reclining chairs and res's
for the patients who slept IN their various h0'---
at night. Arriving early in the morning. they "e'
given a breakfast of cereals. eggs. MIX an
rolls. At another substantial 80
was served in the dining pavilion. when va
open at the sides. This meal consisted OF i-s@.
two kinds OF vegetables bread. butter, and oeSSe--
Again az night. before departing for noihs' '
patients had milk eggs and rolls All day tHe1 We
kept in the open air. reclining in chairs OF IAN
mocks. An alI-day physician and a nurse "e1s =
charge OF the camp all summer, and the a.
camp committee took daily observations OF 'H'
condition and progress of the patients
Connected with the day camp COMMITTEES
woman's auxiliary. composed OF twen'S-Hso
women including Mrs Davenport Who coiiliIgI -
the auxiliary's work 20 the consideration OF -
interested this subject. This auNiid'S -
nittee was divided into visiting Eroups-
housekeeping groups. which were made "
most exclusively Of women Of wealth. anu =,
ur-. went daily to the market anu puIcH1' =.
the food used In the camp and from go.
the camp where they superintendent the men,
the laying Of the table and the preparation -
the food. \ flower committee saw % N'-
flowers were always the table
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
FEDS" TUBERCULOSIS FIGHT.

Carrying out the policy of concentration Of effort
which forms the keynote OF the present admin
istration of the New York State Federation Of
worens Clubs the civics committee OF that
organization. Mrs. Esther c Davenport Of But
faIo chairman, is directing its energies and re
sources toward the furtherance OF the movement
for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis. and
In connection Herewith, the Improvement of SAM
tary conditions in towns and cities. Every club
IS requested 70 study carefully the needs Of its
own locality and TO correspond with the commit
tee setting forth situation it has 10 deal with.
when a plan of organization and action viii be
suggested to fit the
Mrs Davenport is connected with the manage
ment OF the day camp OF Buffalo. where last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
By Evelyn Adams.

London April AT the present moment one oo-
sorbing topic enCrosscs the attention OF WoI"el, "
London-it is the question Of whereWl'hal 'i'ey
shall be clothed. Now that the vel kept secret
f snrjnc fashions is at length revealed the great
sbopping carnival of the year has begun and on
pleasant mornings one sees crowds OF the oi'sH'
butterflies who make the gardens OF social exist
ence gay focIing toward the favoIiic centres OF
shop and. intent upon the combining OF business
and pleasure For not only do these shopping eN-
cursons result in the buying of wonderful frocKs
and hats. and all those expensive fTppeTies OF
fashion beloved by wealthy women. but they also
serve provide opportunity of meeting fTlehoS
who are intent upon like Grand
The important shopping centre of Knishtsbridge.
dominated by Woodland Brothers artistic show
rooms. is favorite rendezvous of smart society
nowadays Here are to he seen all that is newest.
all that appeals TO the typical London woman
and her American sister alike. Wonderful lingerie,
lovely hand embroidered shirtwaists, fascinating
tea gowns, smart millinery-for all these things
this firm stands unrivalled. Another well kept
shopping centre is Marshall 4 Snelgroye's shop, in
oxford street which for the last twenty years mas
been the ravorite hunting ground of the fashionable
woman who wishes to shine in the smart world
This season every is talking of her cIoaks for
day and evening wear. These wraps promise 10
be 4 feature Of this seasons dress FOR race meet
il.gs. for the carriage and for the street Made IN
lovely shades OF Oriental colored satin, trimmed
with Jet ornaments and moonlight irdeSCent
scQuius these CIOaks are the envy and admiration
Of London There are also to be had the black and
white lace robes which popular; while III
the dressndkiug department and ready made tailor
costume showroom sees the very newest
models Trimmings are a speciality of Marshall &
Sucgrove and hanks to their wholesale as we'll as
their refill department, have sold and silver
and mother o. Iearl ougle fringes and tassels and
embroidered nets. which ueautify all the best day
ana evening dresses
Ii the paIasC department is an immense exhibit
-I,1 v4DfiC he T+pSfO
these are made Picking striped silk Of soft shade
Of gray and white. with colored borders of stripes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

II the Interborough Association of Women
Teachers can't set salaries equalized just yet, 1t
can at least dine. 1t intends TO dine at the
W-aldorf-Astoria Saturday, April "a A reception
at $50 o'clock will precede the dinner.
DR. Ella A BOole will talk to the New York City
Mothers Club on The Mothers Attitude Toward
Reforms at the Hotel Martha Washington to-
morrow DR. Mary b Jewett will discuss "a
Problem in Hygiene
The Daughters Of Ohio will give progressive
erchre tomorrow afternoon at the WadoTf-As-
toria The regular business meeting at o'clock
win precede the euchre-
The Woman's Democratic Club will celebrate
Thomas Jefferson's birthday with q dinner and
dance for the benefit of the jefferson monument
fund at the Hotel Astor tomorrow evening. There
will be after dinner addresses by Charles A Towne.
Herman A Metz. Mrs. Frederick Nathan and
others
Nine Bell Ronske will tell the members Of the
League for the Civic Education of Women and
their friends next Thursday morning all about
Ibsen's views on question OF suffrage for
women The lecture will be given at the Colony
Club.
The International Art Society, OF which Mrs. j.
Christopher Marks is president gave 'an evening
with J. Christopher Marks Monday, April t.
at the Hotel Martha Washington. The programme
consisted entirely of songs composed by DR.. Marks
There was dancing after the programme. and the
patronesses were Mrs. NJ Mackid. Mrs. l. hldder'
Mrs. C. Marsh. Mrs J. Niver- Mrs. Il. Hart Mrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

The many recent robberies suggest that the an
Gent treasure boxes might be resOrtcd to with
advantage. These We're made in a shape to put
under the pillow where the head rested. and the
owner sIunbered in secure possession of his jewels.
They were .s-d in Europe during the sixteenth
and eighteenth centuries. and were either made Of
elabora,ely wrought strong metal or else Of metal
bound wood and were Of value ornament
when not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
DUNN-LEEDY.

clifford Emery Dunn and Miss Mary ". Ieedv
were married Wednesday. April :, at the Fourth
PRESBYTERIAN Church. The bride dressed in white
meteor crepe trimmed with point lace, entered the
church on the arm Of her brother by whom she
was given away. Her sister, Mrs Delaney was
maid OF honor. and Miss Gladys Constance Her
art was flower girl. The Rev. M Week per-
formed the ceremony. The marriage was followed
by q reception al the Hotel Versailles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

is for this that the working The off,
GERS Of the auxiliary President, Mrs. Henry
Cassidy; vice-presidents Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mrs
Joseph Haag and Mrs. Joseph A. MCKennai treas
urer Mrs D. c. Haggerty; secretary Miss Helen
Murray; corresponding secretaries. Miss Anna
Walsh and Miss Mary Doyle