The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-07-11
Won1ara'S Department
Home Gardens.

Home Gardens.
! . japanese iris plant will soon be at
us glory, and amateurs who wish to
! add a bed of il 10 their garden may
! plan for work this fall
| Inc Japanese iris IS easy of Gull
tute' Yet amateurs frequently fail
| win II because they overlook the es-
senuaI requirement of moisture at all
uiheS. select location that is con-
unually moist in summer. but is not
uhder water i'm the winter, for in that
case the plants will rot. A heavy soil
Is needed II too light, dig in plenty
OF Wen rotted manure Dig deeply in
preparing bed. as the roots often
penetrate two feet or more Plants
may be set out in the fan or the
spring. If in the fall mulch well
with straw or manure to prevent the
frost lifting the plants out OF the
ground.
Seed sOwn in the fall in shallow
| boxes or in a moist bed and left out
side during the winter will germinate
the following spring. A big bed of
this flower is sight not TO be for
gotten. Large plants often produce a
hundred blossoms. Some of the larg-
est flowers measure ten to twelve
| inches across. The colors range from
pure white TO various shades of lilac,
violet ana indigo to almost a black.
The home which is without an out
side garden should by all means have
a window garden. Trouble is fire.
Quently encountered in selecting
plants suitable for the adverse cOndi-
tions found in many homes. Too much
| heat, too dry air and too little light
are the most frequent faults. The
first two may be remedied by better
ventilation and much spraying. Spread
out cloths 10 protect the floor and
spray the plants frequently.
If there ia insufficient light plants
llr9Gst be chosen which will do we'll i'm
the SiS2de. In dark rooms such plants
as palms,\ the Pandanus veitchii. the
screw pine and -, w England flax do
well. The fan and date ISalms require
least care. The rubber plan+,is excel
lent but is injured by dust and\ should
be washed frequently.
Among Towering plants suitable
for window garden are the Gala,
cyclamen, Chinese and English prim-
roses, oXalis. geraniums, heliotrope,
fuchsias and freesias. Attractive
hanging baskets may be filled with
vines to add to the attractiveness OF
the garden.
Do not dig up plants which have
bloomed outside all summer and at
tempt TO force them into blOssoming
all winter. Plants need a season Of
rest between their blooming seasons.
Belts and GirCiIcs.
Now that the waist line is becoming
more defined. belts. sashes and girdles
VI All Q0SCIlDUOnS become an lInDOT-
tant item OF the toilet. For a sash
intended to be worn on n pretty crepe
de chine afternoon frock. plenty of
change can be secured by the arrange
ment Of the loops that form n bow.
In some cases they stand high, in
others they fall downward. while one
narrow satin belt has short ends but
no loops. one OF the most fashiona-
bile girdleS for the lingerie gown of
the summer months is carried out in
coarse linen about three inches wide,
inserted with small round Irish GRO
chet medallions fastening at one side.
with two short ends edged with ball
fringe.
Long coats Of white corduroy are
worn for short motor trips, boating
and outdoor sports
The rage for black and white is re-
produced in the new bathing costumes
and some of the smartest are of black
and white stripes
Very attractive are the letters form
ed of tiny rhinestones. which are used
on bags of soft kid. suede, plain black
satin and black MORE.
White crochet buttons make a very
effective trimming for a lingerie blouse
and are popular.
The new lace blouse is exquisitely
made of different kinds Of lace COM
bined with tulle or filet net.
Sheer linen and batiste. embroidered
or plain, are used upon gowns of silk,
satin or charmeuse.