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Evening star., 1938-05-14
Answering
Readers
Queries
Plant Lice Best
Controlled by a
Nicotine Spray.

Editors note: General questions
to be anspered in this column should
be addressed to Mr.. Youngnaan, in
care of the garden page of The
Evening Star. For personal replies
a stamped, selt-addressed envelope
should be inclosed
@. A remedy for mildew on rose
bushes?
A. Bordeaux, lime sulphur or any
good fungicide. These are preventa-
tives and not cures and the foliage
must be kept covered to prevent the
mildew from entering the leaf.
@. Plant lice seem almost un-
contrOllabIe?
A. Nicotine sulphate and soap is the
standard remedy and it must hit the
plant lice in order to be effective. TWO
applications on successive days are
recommended
@. A remedy for caterpillars on
grape vines?
A. Use any arsenical poison for
chewing insects. There are several
sprays on the market which combine
fungicide and poison and to which the
nicotine sulphate may be added to
control plant lice. diseases and chew
ing insects with one application)
@. When is the proper time to
trim evergreens?
A. Evergreens are best trimmed In
March or in September, just before the
new growth begins. Pines, spruce and
frs are somewhat more difficult to
prune than are the others.
@. What is the best fertilizer for
rhododendrons?
A. Well-rotted leaf-mold, preferably
oak or pine needle leaf mold. Cotton
seed meal may be added and-in small
quantities - extremely well rotted
manure.
@. Do the following thrive on
lime-peonies, iris, lilies, lilac and
roses?
A. Lilacs and delphinium are two
which require considerable lime. The
others are more or less tolerant-in
other words, will stand slightly acid
soils.
@. Will chrysanthemums do well
with layer Of peat moss?
A. The peat moss mulch is very
beneficial in the summer and early
fall.
@. My Japanese red maple has
yellow or dead-appearing spots on
the leaves in the summer. What
should be done?
A. Use a bordeaux spray to prevent
this leaf-spot from injecting the leaves.
An effort should be made to thorough
ly coat the underside of the leaf.
@. My gardenia is full of buds
but they fall and it has had no
bloom. Why?
A. A cool draft, lack of moisture or
deficiency of fertilizer may cause the
buds to fall.
@. What sort Of cultural condi-
tions should give Martha WASH
ington geranium?
A. At this season of the year they
may be planted out in the flower beds.
They prefer sun although tolerate light
shade. A well-drained fertile soil is
best.
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which, under favorable conditions,
will give him q blooming season 8 to
10 weeks in extent.
Peonies are somewhat tempera-
mental. The most frequent complaint
and. of course, the most important, is
the failure to produce bloom. Many
people ask me to give them a reason
for the non-blooming of their particu-
lar plants.
I can only answer in a general way,
as there are many causes which may
contribute to this failure. We must
always bear in mind that the peony is
an avaricious consumer of the soil, so
that We must beware Of planting it in
an unfavorable spot. One of the
causes for lack of bloom may be that
the peony is planted too near a large
tree or tall shrubbery, the roots of
which in their fight for thrifty living
cause deficiency of moisture in the
soil. thereby leaving little for the peony
to aSsimilate.
re SURE your plant is embedded
in light soil. A hard, impervious
subsoil will result in the topsoil be-
coming soggy when we have wet
weather. decreasing the aeration; the
same heavy subsoil condition will re-
tard the rise of moisture. This re-
stricts root growth and deprives the
plant of its natural food. thus con-
tributing another cause of poor bloom,
or lack of bloom.
Perhaps one Of the chief causes is
too deep planting. If you will examine
your implanted peony you will find
the several roots form a juncture
about where the stems or shoots start.
If planted too deeply in the ground
a gnarled and uch-branched growth
OF stem develops, sending up many
weak stems which lack the vigor to
produce bloom. Do not allow more
than an inch of dirt to cover the
top eye
If you have steered clear of the
foregoing hazards in planting you
should be rewarded with bloom-if you
have healthy root to start with.
The peony suffers from many diseases,
about some of which we lack full in
formation and the controls for which
are as yet in an experimental stage.
A very common root disease which
can quickly be discerned is nematode
infestation, or the gall nema. This is
a microscopic parasite which infests
not only the peony, but perhaps over
700 other different plants. This dis
ease is recognized by the presence of
many small, beadlike growths upon
the hairlike or fibrous rootlets. A
healthy root can become infested from
the soil in which it is planted I have
treated roots so diseased by INNER
sion for 80 minutes in water kept at
120 degrees Fahrenheit and have ap-
parently checked the disease.
Evening star., 1938-05-14

type needed are finny fellows whose
natural life has not, been tampered
with to such an extent that they
can't stand the rise and fall Of the
summer thermometer.
Well-furnished ponds seldom need
the water changed, unless the cat
falls in. Goldfish living quarters
should contain aquatic greenery. The
greenery not only furnishes shade
and point-to-point racing, but ozone
as well. A snail or two for clean
up duties and the household is COM
plete
Look at any trout fanatics tackle.
That should be evidence of the love
which fish hold for insects. ANY,
thing on wings which falls in while
looking at the water Is acceptable.
Fish waters are all very nice, but
a goldfish will really exert himself
for fly! Whatever's floating around
the pond, except fish, will be taken
care Of by the snails. Air exhaled
by the main occupant is welcomed
by the plants. Keep the three in
harmony. Even too many plants can
cause trouble, as can an extra fish.
Wire netting placed over the pond
at night may seem silly, but isn't.
Cats have the same feeling for fish
as fish for flies, only these are the
wrong fish. Besides birds might come
around. If you don't believe it, listen
to this:
Some people over in Potomac
Heights began to miss fish out Of
their pond. They accused their
the neighbor's relatives
and cats. Finally, they began to look
accusingly at one another. One day
the master Of the house arose early.
He looked at the fish pond. There
sat a well nourished heron, having
just dropped in for breakfast. They
put the pond to bed under q tightly
screen after that.
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from the pool surface drainage may
cause difficulty in keeping the pool
clean.
THE informal pool may be made
without the use of forms If the
sides are sloped. A rich mixture of
concrete is help in preventing leak
age. AS finish coat the inside sur
face should be washed several times
with a cement and water paint,
brushed on. Since concrete contains
considerable lime, some recommend
that the pool be filled and emptied
several times before putting in fish
and flowers. BY painting the con-
crete when dry with water glass the
lime Is not apt to be troublesome.
Lilies are gross feeders and need
rich soil for an abundance Of bloom.
Since they are ordinarily planted in
boxes, which should contain not less
than a cubic foot Of soil, q seasons
supply is given when planted Half
garden loan and half well-rotted
COW manure with handful of bone
meal 10 the box Is q good mixture.
For best results it should be replen-
ished each spring.
Hardy lilies are the best for the be-
ginner, as they may be safely left
in the pool over winter. Plant the
roots at slight angle just below
the surface of the soil and cover
the soil with a half inch Of sand.
Since the lilies multiply much like iris,
they need to be divided each spring.
Have goldfish in the pool, not only
as a feature Of interest, but also as
a protection against mosquitoes. Hardy
aquatic plants and snails are valuable
additions to any pool. both as an aid
in keeping the pool clean and to supply
oxygen to the plants. Water hyacinths
are tender, but are desirable, espe-
cially if there are fish in the pool.
Evening star., 1938-05-14

~ S~~S <AA~SA @AAAA PSSi' AAc CAlC 4OOV Va q
slope Is, of course, natural location,
but not every garden has slope. In
such case background must be pro-
vlded by using shrubs, or a combina-
ton Of rock garden and shrubbery.
With definite site chosen, the next
step Is to determine the kind of a pool
to build. A pool in a sunny loca-
ton is suitable for water lilies and
fsh, no matter how small it is. A
pool in a shady place. however, is not
suitable for the lilies as they are def
nitely sun-loving plants. Lily pools
should have minimum depth of 2
feet. Pools for other types of water
plants and fish need have only a foot
Of water.
A N IRREGULAR outline is in keep
ing with the informal design and
1t fits in very well with a variety of
water plants. This is true whether YOU
have lilies or not. Shallow pockets
are ideal locations for such plants as
''~S>A AAAc, PiShOiCl JIlc CdIQlU2l
hover and water forget-me-nots The
two latter are suitable for shady pools.
The size Of the pool is usually based
upon the site, although if it is for
water lilies and large number are
desired then allow at least feet be-
tween the lilies.
Pools, especially the smaller ones,
are often made without reinforce
ment. This is a mistake. A pool
well built to start with is a pleasure,
while a poorly built one is usually
trial and nuisance. The walls
should be about 6 inches thick and
reinforced with wire or rods. Avoid
conspicuous edgings. especially a con-
tinuous line of rocks. An edge where
the grass meets the water is ideal,
but sometimes difficult to achieve be-
cause unless the ground slopes away
Evening star., 1938-05-14
TAXI DRIVERS
SALESkEN.

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right man. Give full details Of past ex-
perience, present connection. etc. Replies
will be kept confidential. Box AK, Star.
Evening star., 1938-05-14
Cultivation of Peonies
We'll Worth the Time
And Effort Expended
Causes of Bloom Failure
Corrected by Prompt
And Drastic Action.
BY J. STEALEY ELMS.

main complaint from the average flower lover that the
bloom
weeks This is quite Of commonly called the
many species Of the genus
Evening star., 1938-05-14
And Good in Everything
Seems Singularly True
OfOur Water Gardens
Thus Shakespeare's Immortal
Words Live Again in Pool
With a Perfect Setting.
BY w. H. YOUNGMAN.

something fascinating about that makes gardeners
whether it be q
not have to be large be of interest Neither
an excuse for existence They do. however setting
Formal
denn part Most small gardens
Evening star., 1938-05-14
Discarding Seedlings.

It is a maxim with professional
gardeners that weaker seedlings often
give the best flowers. If you have to
discard, remember this.
Evening star., 1938-05-14
HELP MEN AND WOMEN.

COUPLE. good workers. for farm; man 6e
good farmer. woman Be good cook, laun-
dress. housekeeper. Phone Tairfax L-J-4.
Evening star., 1938-05-14
Rust Spots on Paint.

Use sandpaper to remove rust from
painted surfaces. Don't try to cover
the rust spots with paint; they'll show
through in time.
Evening star., 1938-05-14

Pleasant Fragrances.
The datura or angels trumpet IS an
easily grown annual with a pleasant
fragrance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
GLEN ECHO

Mrs. Maude Sweeney, Mrs. Ruby
Cave and Mrs. Mary Yerkes had as
week end guests, Mrs. Carrie B. Bail.
ey of Washington. Sunday they mo-
tored to Baltimore on visit to Mrs
Sly as dinner guests.
Mrs. Abrahams has been very i'll
with La Grippe and is just able to be
up and around at this time.
Mrs. Paul T. Hammer of Cabin Johr
was luncheon guest of Mrs. Julia1
Alban during the week.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church
is giving lecture Sunday evening
Mr.. Merle Mills will be the principal
speaker. This lecture will be given at
the fire house; included in the pro.
gram will be Hymnal singing, health
lectures and childrens stories.
Mrs. Lottie M. Frizzell of the Hei.
ghts is very ill with bronchial pneu-
monia. She is at present in the Wash.
ington Sanitarium at Takoma Park
Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
COLESVHLE

=
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Thompson are
being congratulated on the birth of a
son on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ricketts, and
family of Howard County spent Tues
day with Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomp-
son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Daley enter
tanned on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Hobbs of Ednor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Hobbs and family of Brighton,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Neale Bailey and
son, Sidney.
Mr.. Thomas Priest and Mr. H.
Thomas of New York city spent part
Of last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Beahm.
Miss Lucille Ricketts, of Howard
County spent the week with her sis
ter, Mrs. James Thompson last. week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richardson's
guests on Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Richardson and family, Mrs.
Mae johnson of Washington land Mr..
Ellis and Gilbert Richardson.
Mrs. Granville Thompson, Miss
Ethel Lavinia Thompson, Miss Lu-
ellie Priest, and Mr.. R. E. Priest, were
dinner guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Loveday of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Beahm had as
their week end guest their niece, Miss
Janet Fiorio, of Hagerstown.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
Study Present Crop

Take the present crop Of big
league managers. Probably not
more than four out of the sixteen
would have to be reckoned with
when the roundup Of all-time stars
Is made. They are Mickey Coch-
rane of the Tigers, who was a CATCH
er; Frank Frisch Of the st. Louis
Cards, who was a second baseman:
Bill Terry Of the Giants, who was a
first baseman, and "Pie" Traynor
Of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who was
q third baseman. And not all four
Of these could be counted completely
successful managers.
Then study the other side Of the
picture. Joe Mccarthy Of the New
York Yankees would have no trou-
BILE In proving he Is q successful
manager. Yet he was never q good
enough player to land a big league
job and spent his playing days In
the kerosene circuit. Bin McKech-
ME, now ut Cincinnati, who was q
success at st. Louis, Pittsburgh and
Boston, was just another ball player
I'm his day. Nobody ever called him
. star.
Connie Mack, who must be reck-
oned as the No. / manager for all
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
Rockville News And,ss
Social Items

Mrs. George NJ. Hunter and her
sister, Mrs. Outerbridge Spates ex-
pect to leave this week for Florida
where they plan to spend most Of
the winter.
Mr.. Story of Cheyenne, Wyoming
was the guest several days this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Clagett
Mr.. John Clagett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter Clagett, is member of
Mr.. Story's office force in Cheyenne
Members of one of the Tuesday
bridge clubs were entertained this
week by Mrs. VIM. Reading at her
home in Kensington.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Mullen re-
turned to their home in Wilmington,
Del, after visiting their son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Mullen.
Mrs. Mabel E. Markley left last
week for Champaign, ILL.,, where she
will spend about two months with
her son and daughter-in-law, DIR. and
Mrs. Klare S. Marley.
Mrs. Julian Walters is spending the
winter in Pensacola, Fla, with her
son and daughter-in-law, Lieut.. and
Mrs. Fairfax Walters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13

ar. and Mrs. Craig Bowman have
eturnea from visit to relatives in
.aaysviiie, Ny.
Mir. ana Mrs. George E. Mullen re-
.arned to their home in Wilmington,
Dei., after visiting their son and dau-
ghter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Null
len.
Miss Mary Bouic has returned from
visit to Miss Elizabeth Eldridge in
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray Lyon, have returned to
New York after visiting at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. James A. Lyon.
Mrs. Robert Garrabrant was host
ess to members of the Mineva Club
with the following present: Mrs.
Thomas Anderson, Mrs. Eugene Cas-
ey, Mrs. John B. Brewer, Mrs. Basil
Mobley, Mrs. Thomas Dawson, Mrs.
Vinson Peter, Mrs. Thomas Kelly and
Mrs. Adrian Burnett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Pyles of
Poolesville, were dinner guests on
Tuesday evening of Major and Mrs.
j. M. White.
from a visit to relatives in Linden,
Mrs. Walter Bauer has returned
New Jersey.
Caldwell Brewer spent the holidays
in New York with his uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lewis.
Mrs. Camillus Stokes was hostess
to one of the Tuesday bridge clubs
at her home this week.
Mrs. Walter Bauer entertained at
cards at her home on Thursday af-
ternoon.
Rev. Forest j. Prettyman who has
been confined to his home with a Sc
we're cold, is much improved.
DR.. and Mrs. 7. B. Turner of Bal,
timore have been recent guests of DR..
and Mrs. VIM. A. Linthicum.
Mrs. William A. Helfr1ch visited
friends in Gainesville during the
Mrs. P. R. Stansbury returned to
week.
Baltimore on Monday after a visit to
Mrs. Edward C. Peter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waring Evans opened
their home here during the week after
spending several months in Washing
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
Damascus-WOOdfeld

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Ward are
the proud parents of a baby boy
They have named him James Thomas
Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lindsay
entertained on Saturday night Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Green, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Duvall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy Wachter, and Mr.. and Mrs
Kenneth Henderson.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
hall on Wednesday afternoon. New
officers for the year were elected as
follows: President, Miss Hetty
Darby; vice-president, Mrs. Clarence
Lindsay; second vice-president, Miss
Mary Belle Hawkins; secretary, Mrs
Albert Burdett assistant secretary
Mrs. Elwood Beall.
The Young Women's Bible Glass
met at the home of Mrs. George
Pope on Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kemp had
as guests on Tuesday night, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Pope, Miss Hetty Darby
and Mr.. and Mrs. Cromwell King.
The Woodfeld Grange met at the
hall on Monday night. New officers
for the year were elected.
Miss Doris Pizzauelle spent the
weekend with her mother in Wash.
ington, D. C.
Mrs. Elmer Green and Mrs. Ell.
wood Beall spent Saturday with Mrs
William Wagner of Washington, DC
The Home Demonstration Club
meets at the home of Mrs. Sally
Green on Thursday night.
Throughout the Washington Dis.
trict of Ministers there viii be ex.
change Of pulpits among the minis.
ters on January 16. Rev. Chandler
of Clarksburg will preach at Da.
mascus. Rev. Raymond Hunte,
Brown will preach at Woodfield. A
this time a drive for new members
to the Methodist Union will be made
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
Case of Jimmy Wilson

Jimmy Wilson, manager Of the
Phillies, was a better-than-ayerage
catcher, but not an immortal. Still.
he's a good manager in a rather
hopeless spot. Casey Stengel, now
pilot Of the Boston Bees, was a
fiashy, aggressive player, somewhat
theatrical. He was hardly a star.
but he can be regarded as a good
manager. Gabby Street, who once
won pennant for the Cards and is
present manager Of the st. Louis
Browns, was an adequate catcher.
but not a star. He derived his prin.
cipal fame from having been Wal
ter Johnson's battery mate. o
Charley Grimm, manager Of the
Cubs and successful in making them
finish one, two, three in the Ma
tional league in the past five years.
was not an all-time star as first
basemen go In his playing days. He
was graceful and resourceful, but
there are a few that would OutranIl
him In all-star reckOnings.
Oscar Witt, the newcomer In the
major leagues managerial ranks as
pilot OF the Cleveland Indians. has
not yet had chance to prove his
worthbin the fastest company. He
was definitely not a top-rank star
when ne was actively toiling for
the Detroit Tigers some years ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
Coach Blasts Alumni

M OST Of the ten football coaches
AVA who lost their jobs at the end
Of the 1897 season would probably
add a hearty "Amen" to the re-
marks Of L. C. Boles, athletic direc.
tor at Wooster (Ohio) college before
the recent meeting Of the College
Physical Directors society at New
Orleans. I'M
He charged that influential alum
nj, trustees and curbstone coaches
can still bring sufficient pressure"
to force the dismissal Of athletic
instructors simply because they fail
to produce winning steams.
Referring to the pressure"
brought on university authorities to
drop instructors not producing
enough victories, Boles said:
:; cat this very moment, able men,
bers Of college physical education
departments, who, according to
their contract, were regular men,
bers Of their college faculties, are
now looking for a new position be-
cause the win at any cost group
Is dissatisfied with their coaching
record"
~ Boles said one was led to believe
q sports writer in a recent magazine
article had ''hit the bull's-eye" when
he referred to college football as
Zone Of the last great strongholds
Of old-fashioned American hypoc-
risy."
Appeals from college presidents
to their alumni to come to the sup
port Of the athletic team, Boles said,
indicate the close tieup with college
finances.
1.-THE many postseason, so-called
bowl games have resulted In many
undesirable rumors." the coach ~.
serted.
The ten coaches whose Official
heads fell after the 1887 season
were: Harvey Hartman Of Pennsyl-
vania, Harry Kipke Of Michigan,
Prince Callison Of Oregon, Harry
Mehre Of Georgia, Ed. Walker Of
Mississippi, DON McCallister Il
South Carolina, Ralph Sasse Of Mis-
sissippi State, Tom Sullivan Of St.
Lawrence and Clyde Pfopst os
Southwestern Of Tennessee.
Dodger Finances Again
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13

WITH what promises to be ono
w of the most prosperous base
ball seasons on record coming up
in 1888, the sorry plight Of the Brook
lyn Dodgers fast is becoming Of &C.
rious concern to rival clubs In the
National league.
They are sitting by helplessly and
not laughing while strife and indie
cision In the Dodgers front once
tears the stufing out Of one Of the
most valuable holdings In the busi-
ness.
There Ii gloom in the other Offices
when the subject comes up. They
just have heard that the Dodgers
1888 spring training schedule has
been made out for them by the
Yankees, there being no one in The
demoralized Brooklyn headquarters
to attend to such chores since Gen.
eral Manager John German got his
walking papers some weeks ago.
Here and There
KxObdDAy biC HlOob uGttlcQ VlCLlxQ
Of that recent pea soup fog In Lon
don was the goalkeeper Of a soccer
team who stuck doggedly to his
post not knowing the game had been
called off until long after the other
players had left the field. A search
ing party finally found him
Lining up talent for the BROOKLYN
Dodgers is supposed to be one of
the hardest assignments in base
ball, but Ted McGrew, former Ma
tional league umpire who retired
in 1881 to become scout for the
Dodgers, is thriving upon it !.
McGrew, who weighed ITO pounds as
an umpire, now tips FOG Two
Chicago OWNED thoroughbreds are
tied for the lead on the American
sire list in the number of races won
by their sons and daughters in 1887
They are Reign Count, owned
by Mrs. John D. Hertz, and Wise
Counsellor, the property of Fred
A. Burton Each has been repre-
sented by "a winners.
Cwestern Newspaper Union.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13
"Poker Face in Comeback

little "poker face" is COM
IL ing back to tennis. Fresh
from her divorce, Helen Wills
Moody is starting the comeback
trail that may lead her through
the courts at Wimbledon and
Forest Hills to the Olympian
heights of women's champion
once more.
There is a story from the West
coast to the effect that Helen very