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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-04-09

MO wonder so many
IN people have ex-
pressed admiration for
these new Armstrong
designs. In our opin-
ion they're as nice as
any ever turned out by
the Armstrong design
ers. But come in and
see them for yourself.
You'll be de | j g h t e d
with their beauty and
pleased with tn e ir
modest cost.
There's no trouble
connected with INSTALL
ing one of these
new m O d e r n H
floors. We do RI
it in a single "
day W t h o ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
BEETLES.

The following item from the press
service Of the Department OF Agrtcul-
ture Is of interest chiefly because 1t
forecasts in a measure the problems
that may easily confront local garden
ers in the near future. The Japanese
beetle is now in the vicinity and I'M
fortunately may be expected to increase
rather than diminish.
Damage to orchard, garden and f1eld
crops resulting from the Japanese beetle
in the areas generally infested was
heavy this Summer, according to plant
quarantine officials of the United States
Department OF Agriculture. Sections of
New Jersey near Riverton, where the
pest was first discovered In the United
States, suffered heavy infestation and
crop destruction.
"Apples, peaches and plums are
among the fruits most frequently at
tackled by the Japanese beetle under
New Jersey conditions. Garden crops
to which it is particularly harmful in
clude beans, beets and rhubarb. Field
and sweet corn both are damaged con-
giderably. Cut flowers and plants of
asters. chrySanthemums, dahliaS and
0Iadiou also suffer materially.
'Plant pest-cpntrol ofilcialS from
Georgia. Illinois, Louisiana, New Hamp-
shire New York, Ohio, South Carolina
and west virginia made inspection
trips through the infested area this
Summer to observe the habits OF the
beetle. survey the crop losses and study
the control measures IN use"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
CATERPILLARS.

Most leaf-eating insects are at their
worst in the full flush Of the growing
season, taking their toll while the folt-
age is young and tender. The Fall tent
caterpillar is a decided exception for It
Is at this season when the leaves are
mostly full grown that 1t does its feed
ing. The apple, pear and certain wild
species of crabs and cherries are the
favorite food plants. Fortunately, the
insects are not difficult to control, one
thorough-going spray Of arsenate Of
lead sufncing to bring their activities
to stop. Let alone, however, the tent
caterpillar is fully capable Of defoli-
ating the entire tree. Some fruit grow
ers have attempted to burn out the
nests and, while such treatment may
sufflce in wild trees, it Is not advisable
in fruit trees. The burns leave ragged
wounds difficult to heal and affording
entrance for canker and other disease.
The question might well be raised as
to why worry about the leaves at this
late season? If there is fruit on the
trees it cannot ripen properly without
leaves as the latter are manufacturing
sugars and other reserves for the fruit.
Any one who has eaten apples or pears
from trees defoliated by insects or dis
ease will attest to the poor quality. And
II the fruit has been picked, the leaves
are making food to be stored away in
the tree and its buds for next years
service. Although removal of leaves
Is not as serious at this season as in
early Summer, such a condition is
nevertheless wholly undesirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20

Outlaws of Eden
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By Peter B. Kyne

/ deputy sheriff of the Valley Center
district
BILL" he queried, what do you
know about Nathan Tichenor?"
Nothing bad. Why?"
Would you say that threat Of his
should be taken seriously?"
The deputy sheriff rolled a con1ical
eye at the editor. II haven't seen the
| boy since he was in high school here,
but from what little know o. his
| tribe I should say none o. that breed
! ever made threat. They made prom
iSes-an' kept EN-"
7 sized him up that way" the editor
replied.
After eliciting from Brainerd all the
news the latter had, Mr.. Rooney
of gossip around Valley Center. Almost
the first place he went was to the
Bank OF Valley Center. Henry Rocky,
in charge during BabSon's absence. re-
ceived him. Mr.. Rooney leaned against
the counter, shot a stream of to-
bacco juice at a distant cuspidor and
missed 1t, was unembarrassed and said
casually:
II see young Nate Tichenors back
in the country. An Rance Kershaw's
kicked the bucket. Died O. heart
disease right smack in front Of the
Bar H gate an Nate Tichenor an
Lorry KerShaw've been in town
together an thicker'n thieves"
When the cats away the mice1l
play, suppose. Who told you ell
this?"
"Brainerd. Tichenor was in an gave
him the story"
That Nate Tichenor's a bad lot"
Mr.. Rookby murmured darkly. 81
never liked him. Dye mean to tell
me he's around with Lorry Kershaw
now, helping her out in her trouble?"
Mr.. Rooney nodded.
"The hypocrite! He's back here to
smash the Kershaw outfit. Not another
reason in life, Bill. Rance Kershaw's
estate must owe Tichenor more'n
three hundred thousand dollars an for
the past three years old Rance has
been using clam shells and wood
peckers' heads for money. Interesting
situation. Very interesting"
When he turned to wait on a Gus
toner Mr.. Rooney continued on to
the Valley Center Garage to discharge
another load of his interesting in
formation.
(To be continued)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
Disabled American
Veterans

John Cherpak, national rehabilita-
ton officer for the Disabled American
Veterans at Pittsburgh, visited Wash
ington last week in order to confer
with National Commander E. G. Bah
cock and National Rehabilitation
Chairman Ralph L. Chambers or
liaison matters in western Pennsyl-
vania.
Arrangements are now being made
under the auspices of Federal Chapter
of the D. A. ", for a second mass
meeting for veterans, which will be
held in the District Building october
IA. The complete program for this
meeting will be announced at later
date.
National Commander Babcock was
the principal speaker at a meeting oil
National Capital Chapter of the D. A
w., which was held last Tuesday In
the recreation hall at Naval Hospital
Ali patients in the hospital had been
invited to attend this meeting. Those
not able to attend the meeting were
given the benefit of the entire program
through use of the radio service, II
being the first time that the radio
service to all beds was connected
Other speakers for the evening were
Capt. Richards, commanding officer al
the hospital; Chas Halpin, commander
of the National Capital Chapter, and
Fred Kochli, national rehabilitation
officer, who Is a member of the staff
of the Washington ONCE Of the
D. A. v.
The District of Columbia Depart
ment Of the d. A. v. is making ar
rangements for Joint meeting Of all
chapters of the District, to which all
veterans, particularly those disabled
will be invited. The meeting i
scheduled for October II and viii be
held in the auditorium of one of the
high schools The purpose of this
meeting is to give the disabled men
Of the District better understanding
of the d. A. v. and to explain the
various items making up the legisla-
tive program to be presented to Con-
gress. Speakers for the meeting will
be announced at later date.
The officers of the District Of Co
lumbia Department of the D. A. ",
as well as the office Of the welfare
officer will move on or about October
from the Investment Building to the
Transportation Building.
The next meeting Of the Executive
Committee Of the Department Of the
District of Columbia of the D. A. "
will be held at department headquar-
tiers, els Investment Building, on Sep
TENDER % at 8 o'clock.
Ace Rasmussen Chapter will hold
its next regular meeting at the Sol
diers, Sailors and Marines Club,
Eleventh and L streets, the evening
of October /. On October 2, at the
same place, Rea Chapter will hold its
next regular meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Harvesting is now in full progress in
the suburban gardens. Sweet corn,
tomatoes, eggplant, Summer squash,
shell beans and others Of the gardens
finest vegetable products are now re-
warding the diligent gardener. Just
how much more space than usual has
been devoted to vegetables this year In
this location is a question, although
there has undoubtedly been some re-
Spouse to the economic situation.
Little remains to be done In the way
Of planting. Lettuce, f1attop tiIrnips,
kale and spinach are about the only
crops that may now be planted with any
hope Of success. But looking forward
to another year, paintings of Winter
rye, Winter wheat. and crimson clover
may be made to real advantage. II the
soil is prepared by spading lightly and
fertilizing moderately with good COM
mercial material, a good stand may be
obtained. insuring q substantial start
for next Spring. Cover crops and fer,
tilizer are combination almost equal
the stable manure and much less costly
per unit of real plant food produce.
Many large commercial growers rely on
Just such a fertiliziug program, having
found 1t quite impossible to make ends
meet with costly stable manure.
Lima beans are just beginning to
come to market In quantity. Here Is a
splendid vegetable that appears to be
fully at home In this locality, In fact.
no finer lima beans are grown than IN
this vicinity. All bean plant refuse,
whether bush or pole, should be de-
Stroyed or burned as soon as the crop is
harvested, so that Mexican bean beetles
may not find q harboring place. II
these beetles are found or the lima
plants, dust the vines with q mixture
Of magnesium arsenate and hydrated
lime or, If one does not care to handle
a poison, pyrethrum oil soap spray will
be effective. However, With shell beans
such as the lima, the hazard Of arsenate
sprays is practically negligible, as only
the seeds are the edible portion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
ROSE PROBLEMS.

The rose, especially the so-called
monthly blooming varieties, have Suf-
fered great injury during the past few
weeks from various foliage diseases, par
ticularly black spot. All families of
roses are attacked by this parasite, but
none suffers as much as the hybrid tea
group. Black spot Is highly character
istic. Black, irregularly circular spots
with radiating margins appear on the
older leaves near the base Of the canes.
Soon the entire leaf turns yellow and
drops, the disease moving upward to
other leaves until the entire plant may
be defoliaged. The plants usually push
forth a new crop of leaves, but the mass
effect Is to greatly weaken the plants,
causing their ultimate death in suscepti-
BILE varieties.
Control is not easy, in fact, exceed
ingly dificult The casual organism
Winters over in the fallen leaves and in
infected areas on the canes. Obviously
all fallen leaves should be gathered and
destroyed and in Spring the canes
should be cut back to three or four
strong buds. Frequent busting with .
mixture Of nine parts of busting sulphur
and one part of arsenate Of lead Is adj
visable, but even this treatment often
such as prevailed in August. Bordeaux
mixture applied as q spray Is better
than dust during rainy periods simply
because the spray adhereS more closely.
other diseases Of the rose include
mildew and brown canker, both Of
which yield to the sulphur OF
lead treatment recommended for black
spot control Were it possible to con-
troll black spot fully the problem in
growing garden roses would be largely
solved The matters Of pruning and
fertilizing are relatively simple, the rose
standing liberal cutting and making
quick response to any good all-around
fertilizer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
Veterans Of Foreign Wars

to membership and elected Joseph E.
Toone, U. S. Navy Mexican Expedi-
ton, 1911 to 1916, who viii be obi
gated at the September % meeting
In conformity with the v. F. w. ma
tional bylaws, nominations of candi-
dates for the several post officers will
be made at the same meeting, and fol-
lowing the close of the business ses-
sion the Entertainment Committee, I'M
der the craftsmanship of Quartermaster
Wichstrand, will tender buffet supper.
Reports from national headquarters
show that the post was among the
leading posts respecting recruiting sue
cesseS--a gain of 81 recruits being reg
istered during the preceding 10 months.
Reports concerning the National v. F..
w. Convention in Kansas City were
made by Comdr. Thomas Cavanagh,
Senior Vice Comdr. Burton, Past
Comdr. Hollingsworth and Comrade
Ambrose. Announcement was made
that over 400 resolutions were deliber-
ated and disposed of by the conven-
ton. Interesting talks were delivered
by Department Comdr. Jennings, Senior
Vice Comdr. Loving of Post No. 100
Canal Zone; Past Comdr. Belt of Fol-
low Me Post and william Keefe Of
Font Line Post
A. OoIoIiD1a FoSt, NO. oS0, mas 0raped
the post colors for so days out of re-
Spect to the memory of j. GRADY
Owens, senior vice commander. Bart
Fem has been elected a member of
the Council of Administration, vice
j. Grady Owens deceased. Past De-
parment Comdr. Charles H. Kelley is
q patient at ward 35, Walter Reed
Hospital. Comrade Stanley r. Nash.
who attended the national convention
at Kansas City, submitted a report.
Potomac Post, No. 1085. gave a crab
least September IL. William Sledge
was obligated to membership at the
meeting on September 10. Nomination
OF new officers for the posts offices will
De made and the elections will be held
at the meeting October %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Robin Kershaw. pioneer. settles in
Eden Valley. Calf. Kershaw points
out that there is an ideal site in the
valley for a dam, which he hopes his
children will build. Below Eden Valley
is q less valuable tract christeued For
lorn Valley. Robin Kershaw acquires
the most valuable lands in Eden Valley.
Trouble impends when Joel Hensley set
ties in the lower half. of the valley.
There Is bad blood over fences and water
in smoke" Kershaw kills Hensley and
the blood-feud is on. Hensley's sons
swearing vengeance. BY 1917 Rance
Kershaw, his son owen and daughter
Lorry are all that remains of one clan.
Nate Tichenor is the sole survivor on
the Hensley side. Owen is killed in the
World War Nate Tichenor returns after
an absence, Of nine years. He goes to
father has died Of heart disease. Silas
trolls the Forlorn Valley settlement
a dam and control the irrigation and
hydroelectric possibilities OF Eden VAL
ley. He first aims to secure the heavily
encountered lands of Rance Kershaw'S
daughter Lorry. Babson finds surveyors
already on Eden Valley lands owned by
Nate Tichenor. The banker proposes to
play Nate against Lorry, assuming that
they are carrying on the old feud, in
this way getting control of the key
lands necessary to the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20

the home garden It Is well, Of course
to include the old standbys such as
Concord, Niagara and Delaware. Yet
there are several newer varieties worthy
Of trial, for example, Brilliant, Capti-
vator and Caco, that will add new
fiayors and also prolong the harvest
season.
At the Takoma Horticultural Club
show held last week the French mari
gold was conspicuous for its rich col
orS and general attractiveness. Just
ton French Is unknown to the writer,
IS Bailey tells us in his cyclopedia that
this marigold Is native to Mexico. Be
cause of its relatively dwarf and COM
pact habit of growth the French mari
gold Is superior to the African for
bedding purposes. Too, the array of
color in the French Is much more i'm
posing and inviting. Here again, ma
tive American flower has adapted itself
quickly to garden culture.
Two interesting rose talks are shortly
forthcoming over the radio. On Sep
TENDER % at 1870 pm, DIR. J. H. Nc
Farland, president Of the American Rose
Society, viii speak from WIZ, on The
Lessons Of the 1891 Rose Season, and
on September 20, at 2:30 pm, q. A.
Stevens Of the same society win speak
from the same station, on Getting q
Start for 1892 Roses" Here are two
timely and authoritative discussions
available to home gardeners.
Beauty goes long way toward selling
fruit and vegetables. Too much SO, IN
fact, for there is no definite correlation
between beauty and quality. Take the
Seckel pear as an example. It is gem
orally accepted by fruit growers as the
acme Of pear quality. Yet unless one
knows this fact he would very likely
pass this variety by for some larger and
more attractive fruit. The Seckel pears
are now arriving on the market, and IL
purchased hard ripe may be brought to
perfection on q shelf in darkened
room. The Seckel pear has merit In
another direction. It Is o slow grower,
and for this reason less susceptible to
pear or IRE blight than are many other
pears. This disease. becomes rampant
In soft succulent tissues such as water
Phlox shows its hardihood by freely
seeding all over the border and should
be discouraged by the simple expedient
of cutting of the seed heads Just after
blooming. The chances are exceedingly
small that the seedlings VIII be as
beautiful as the mother plant.
In the August September number Of
the Minnesota Horticulturist there Is
an account Of gladiolus breeding studies
at the New York Botanical Garden,
where the aim has been to develop q
sweet-Scented gladiolus. From one
sweet-scented parent obtained In q ship
ment Of species from South Africa, q
promising new race of Sweet-scented
gladiolus has been evolved. The new
stock is very small, both in number
and In actual size of plants. Their real
value lies as possible breeding stock with
which to carry fragrance to the large
vigorous garden types, A really fragrant
gladioluS would indeed be an asset in
the flower garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
PRESERVING CUT
FLOWERS.

Various practices have been recon-
mended at various times for prolonging
the life OF cut flowers held at ordinary
room temperature. Cutting the stems
daily and frequent changing OF the
water are among the mechanical pro-
cedures utilized and these undoubtedly
have merit. OF recent years keen In
terest has been shown in various chem
icals that may be added to the water
The Boyce Thompson Institute for
Plant Research conducted tests with
81 different substances, nine Of which
gave slightly beneficial results. A recent
German article reports quite favorable
results with ordinary sugar--sweet peas,
snapdragons, gaillardias and petunias,
keeping one or two days longer In
5 per cent sugar solution than In clear
water. Common salt, even In very
dilute concentrations was generally
harmful and aspirin did not give favor
able results. Apparently chemical
treatments have relatively little value
and may easily be more harmful than
helpful The real solution Is TO grow
plenty Of flowerx so that fresh blooms
may be had q hi times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20
THE GARDEN CLUBS.

A highly novel feature introduced ut
the recent show Of the Takoma Horti.
cultural Club consisted Of an exhibit Of
weeds, about 40 species all told. No
stretch Of the Imagination could de-
scribe these weeds as beautiful, but
they were highly instructive, acquafnt-
ing the home gardener with some Of his
foremost competitors. Among the 40
were quack grass, Bermuda grass, crab
grass, Panic grass, ragweed, beggar
tick, lambs quarter, black night
shade and Smartweed. This partic-
ular exhibit was staged by l. w.
Kephart and Mrs. j. II. GULL, who de-
serve credit for this unique display.
Among flowers, none was more beau
tiful than the Chinese aster, although
a bowl of French marigolds In their
vivid velvety shades was also very at
tractive. Fruit exhibits were unusu-
ally good, especially the collection Of
grape varieties displayed by Edwin H.
Powell Of Silver Spring. This was the
regular Autumn flower, fruit and vege-
table show and viii be followed shortly
by q dahlia display. and to close the
season, an exhibit OF outdoor chrysan-
themumS.
Flower growers are now concentrat-
big exhibition to be staged September
20 and 80 at the Carlton Hotel by the
National Capital Dahlia and Iris So
ciety. This viii be a real event, bring
ing together flowers from all sections
Of the city and suburbs. Although the
dahlia win reign supreme, every other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20

garden flower then In bloom will be ac-
coming show should prove an all
around floral exhibition. The chair
man is A. B. Carter, organizer and
first president of the Montgomery Sub
urban Garden Club.
The Community Garden Club Of
Rockville met September IL at the
home Of Mrs. l.. A. ChisweH Of Dicker-
son, Nd The business session was
conducted by the president, Mrs. B. F.,
Elmore, and consisted chiefly Of re-
port Of the Executive Committee upon
the entrance Of new members. Two
trophies won by the club at the Rock
vile Fair were on display, one, The
Evening Star Cup, for the best basket
of mixed flowers and foliage exhibited
by garden club and the other, the
Montgomery Agricultural Society Cup,
for the largest number OF points won
by members Of garden club. Mrs. G.
M. Grub and Miss Laura A. Wads-
worth were particularly active In the
preparation Of exhibits
Following the business meeting, the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. A. Daniel,
served refreshments and the members
viewed the floral exhibit. The flowers,
SOAAoAStu1k AloStly OF roses, maIlgOl0S
and zinnias, were then turned over to
Mrs. w. e. Berry, chairman of the Sick
Committee, for distribution.
The HyattsYille Horticultural Society
plans to hold an Autumn horticultural
show October and at the local
Masonic Hall. The committee in
charge, headed by Prof. w. r. Ballard,
extension horticulturist at the Univer-
sity Of Maryland, confidently expects to
have q fine display.