Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24

given to one of the Shultz boys and
this tender-hearted family never has
made up its mind to let Susie go the
way Of all pork.
Built Own Garden.
The garden of Col and Mrs L. C..
Duncan, which has been planned and
executed by Col. Duncan, including ce-
ment garden furnishings and fountains,
is a demonstration of what the clever
garden enthusiast can do. Narrow brick
walks aid in securing q lengthy per-
spective, while an amusing japanese
rock garden, with tiny bridges and pa
godas, occupies one far corner, the
other being taken up by a miniature
nursery, where the colonel raises his
own trees from seed.
Another example of originality and
ingenuity is found in the garden of Mr.
and Mrs. w. 1. Deming, where the re-
SourcefulneSs and eye for beauty of
Mrs. Deming have created many I'M
usual effects. Differing levels entice
the eye and many unusual garden orna-
mentS are used. Some Of the elaborate
balustrades of the old Shorehan Hotel
secured by Mrs. Deming when the
building was wrecked, now appear to
advantage in her garden. Old marbles
and other ornaments have been secured
on trips through the country.
The pride of Mrs. Demings heart
though, is the Japanese garden which
she has developed from what was once
the chicken yard. She is fitting up this
part of her garden for afternoon teas.
Garden Is Memorial.
At Woodend, Mrs. Chester Wells has
taken the natural contours of the
ground into consideration in working
out a scheme Of garden units. Flower
ing trees and shrubs are planted at the
edge Of the forest TO form a woodland
garden at the border of the wide lawns
A rose garden and rock garden are
other features, while the evergreen
court is relieved by the purple tones of
flag lilies and lavender. A small arti-
fetal lake is being beautified and soon
will show a contrast OF water lilies and
weeping willows.
A memorial garden and wall in men,
DRY of the late uncle Of Mrs. Adolph
Hoehling is one Of the uniquely charm
ing spots Of the tour Judge and Mrs
Hoehling have furnished this pleasant
spot as an outdoor living room for
Midsummer days. The memorial wall
has been designed by w. l. Deming
architect and neXt-door neighbor Of the
Hoehlings and shows that a wall can
be a neighboTly affair Large circular
openings in the wall provide views of
the adjoining gardens and an oppor-
tunity for bit Of neighborly chatter.
Among the more magnificent spots
OF the tour is the classically beautiful
sunken garden and evergreen court of
the william S. Corby place at Chevy
Chase Circle. An ancient marble we'll
a silvcry gazing ball and huge pottery
pieces Of rose-henna tone are happy
thoughts Of the architect, while addi
tional color is supplied by many roses
Pools Enhance American Home.
An example Of a truly beautiful
American home IS found in Airlie, the
home Of the late Rudolph Kaufman
and permeated with the cheerful memo
ries Of the Kaufman garden parties.
Pools surrounded with a rainbow border
of pansies, brilliant borders of iris and
peonies, quantity clipped box plants and
sun-hecked pergola of climbing roses
are among the lovely features Of Airlie.
Information at Circle.
Diversified charm of the modern
persuasion characterizes the garden at
Abremont, the splendid home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Parsons Erwin, over
looking Rock Greek Park. One of the
exotic spots of AbTemont is the Japa-
nese garden. a masterpiece of outdoor
planning, abounding with rare plants
and miniature landscapes. The Abre-
mont swimming pool is embowersd in
a wildly lovely annual and perennial
garden reflected in the jade green
water
Other delightful stops on the tour
include the formal garden of Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Let's and the dainty and
colorful inclosed gardens of Mrs. Harold
Brooks, Mrs. Minor Jameson, Mrs. Ar
thur Sturges, Miss Grace McEwan and
Mrs. II. r.. Bryarly. The garden of
Mrs. j. Dudley Morgan--one Of the
oldest in Chevy Chase-abounds in