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The Washington times., 1938-09-01

MO man or woman wants to have a
~ finger poked at them or receive
sympathy because of an unhealthy skin
appearance.
Some skin troubles are tough to cor
rect, but we do know this-skin tissues
like the body itself must be fed from
Within.
To make the food we eat available
for strength and energy, there must be
an abundance of red d-blood-CellS.
S.SS. Tonic builds these precious red
cells. 1t is a simple, internal remedy.
tested for generations and also proven
by scientific research.
You, too, will want to take S.S.S.
Tonic to regain and to maintain your
blood cells E. to restore lost weight
%. to regain energy .. to strengthen
nerves >. and to give to your skin that
natural health glow.
Take the S.S.S. Tonic treatment and
shortly you should be delighted with
the way you feel . and have your
friends compliment you on the way you
look. There is no substitute for this
time-teStedremedy. No ethical druggist
will suggest something lust as good"
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Evening star., 1938-04-09
My Neiqhbor Soys:

Hotbeds and cold frames should
be located in sheltered place,
either on south slope, on the
south side of building, or where
protected by a clump of low
growing pines.
If sheets are hung on the line
dripping wet the weight Of tbs
water pulls them down and re-
moves most of the wrinkles. They
may then be folded neatly without
ironing when dry.
II there is a constant smell Of
burning when cooking is going
on, examine gas burners. They
are probably filled with sediment
from Followers"
Save the juice from canned
pineapple and the liquid from
maraschino cherries to use when
making fruit punch.
(Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Animals for
Growing in
Poor Soil
Several Varieties
Will Overcome a
Bad Condition.
THERE is such a host of worth

THERE is such a host of worth
while annuals-annuals to suit
every taste and ocketbook-annuals
for dry places and for wet places
for rich soil and poor-annuals to
fit any color scheme-that we must
confine our remarks today to one
limited group.
Since in and round about Wash
ington there is so much poor soil,
let us consider now those ANIMALS
which do particularly we'll even in
very poor soils. Most Of them, how
ever. will do better If given something
more than the worst, and they will
respond to feeding and care.
Zinnias are sturdy and faithful.
No one can fail with them. They
cheerfully endure drought and neg
lect, and yet bloom on. They range
from the tiny Lilliput or pompon
group to huge flowers or inches
across and from white through yel-
low, pink, lavender and red. One of
the best is the variety salmon rose
Of the large-nowered class. Many
people prefer the pastel shades, for
brilliantly colored Zinnias are often
too bright or strong to combine hap
PLY with other flowers. However,
there is zinnia to suit every taste.
Marigolds are divided roughly into
two classes-Africa and French. The
former grow so very large and rank
that it is usually better to grow them
IN a cutting garden as they At but
poorly into most planting schemes
The French marigolds dow growing
are more adaptable. The plants bear
many flowers, often toned in vel
low and red. Among good dwarf varie-
ties are gold striped, golden ball and
maroon. A good dwarf single (S
inches) is Legion OF Honor. Yellow
Supreme is q new vigorous African
type without the disagreeable odor
commonly associated with marigolds.
Nasturtiums will bloom best If given
a poor soil in a northern exposure. II
the soil is too rich there will be large
foliage plants with very few flowers.
In the past few years much work has
been done in giving us the double
varieties. Many of us still prefer the
old-fashioned single ones in the wide
color range We used to know.
Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) also
go by the name of Ragged Robin or
Bachelors Button. They are vigorous,
will reseed generously, require scanty
cultivation. but have a short season
Of bloom and when through Towering
need to be replaced.
The California poppy (Eschscholzia)
comes in an attractive variety OF
shades Of yellow and orange. 1t loves
q hot, dry soil; will not Withstand
transplanting and will reseed.
Other useful ANIMALS for the poorer
soils include such standbys as portu-
laca, Shirley poppy, Swan River daisy,
scabiosa. petunia, tagetes mexican
marigoldD. Helianthus (sunfower),
balsam Qadyslipper), calliopsis. 60
delta (satin flower), pot marigold.
princes feather (Anaranthrls) and
sweet alyssum. OF course, there are
many Others
The flowers mentioned range in
height from 6 inches to feet or more,
and thus by proper selection, can
fill any border requirements and pro-
vide long season Of bloom. The
princes feather is a foliage plant.
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Don't Overfeed This
Tropical Flower.
BLUE morning I'll

HEAVENLY BLUE morning glory
is flower which every gardener
wants to grow, but which many find
difficult. There are two reasons for
this dlficulty-overfeedin and too
late start
Being a tropical flower of long sea-
son to maturity. the seeds will not
germinate in cold SOIL and yet the
plants come slowly to flower. So for
early flowers it is necessary to start
the seeds in an indoor box or hotbed.
A good way is to SOW them in a
fiat and transplant, when they have
made true leaves, to another fat
spaced 2 inches apart From this
they can be planted directly in the
garden when all danger OF frost is
over
Sunshine and no feeding are the
requirements for abundant bloom. In
rich soil. or when given plant food.
the vines grow vigorously with no
flowers. Florists sometimes start them
in pots and sink the pots in the gar
den, as this encourages flowers. But
this is not necessary If you refrain
from feeding and give them ordinary
garden soil.
The finest flowers come In the cool
autumn days, and hot dry weather
will often cause them to change color
and come red instead of the lovely
blue which is normal.
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Perennials That Are
Grown From Seed.

GARDENERS who plan to grow
perennials from seed this year,
and every gardener should plan to
do so, will have an easier time Of it
if they will SOW in April instead Of
waiting until June or later.
When summers are hot and dry,
it is often quite task to get seeds
to germinate in June. and seeding
plants must be given extra attention at
that time to keep from being scorched
to death
In April and May, however. we
usually have cool, moist weather which
hastens termination and is favorable
to the young plants. Many of the
perennials germinate best in cool
weather. Delphiniums. for example,
grow best in a temperature of 40 de-
grees.
When seeds are sown in April or
early May the seedlings should be
transplanted in July so that they have
room to develop into sturdy plants.
They will be large enough by fall to
be planted in the border where they
are to grow.
There Is no garden operation which
saves money faster than growing ones
own perennials. When plants are pur-
chased they are relatively expensive
because Of the long growing period,
the intensive care they have had and
the large percentage of loss. Plants
have never been grown successfully
in large scale operations because of
the limited area over which they can
be distributed satisfactorily and the
high cost Of packing such fragile sub
jects for shipment. The gardener who
grows his own pays only for the seed.
The task Of caring for the plants and
observing their growth is q fascinat-
ing recreation, If he is true garden
fan.
Among the perennials with which
beginners will have little dif1iculty are
columbines. dianthuses, delphiniums,
gaillardias, coreopsis, hollyhocks. pry-
ethrums, sweet williams, veronica
spicata and violas.
Evening star., 1938-04-09

beginner, the following list of daffodil
varieties is offered. It includes de-
pendable varieties in each of the
major classes retailing at $3.50 or less
per dozen.
Yellow trumpet - King Alfred,
Olympia.
White trumpet-Mrs. E. H. Krelage.
Blcolor trumpet-Spring Glory, Sir
Ernest Shackleton.
Yellow incompara arabilis-Croesus, Sir
Watkins.
Bicolor incomparabilis-
Lucifer. Will Scarlet.
Yellow Barrii-Bonfire, Barrii Con-
spicuous, Baths Flame.
Bicolor Barrii-Firetail Red Bea-
con.
Large-crowned Leedsii - Crystal
Queen, Silver Star.
Small-croVned Leedsii-Queen Of
the North, Hera, White Lady, Mrs.
Nettie O'Mulveny.
Jonquilla-Single Jonquil, Orange
Queen.
Poetas-Laurens Roster, Cheerful
ness.
Poeticus-Thelma, Cassandra, Re-
curvuS, Ornatus, Maximus.
There are many finer varieties re-
failing from So to 81 per dozen.
Evening star., 1938-04-09
@. "When shall plant hardy

Q. when shall ! plant hardy
sweet violets?"
A. Violets may be transplanted at
any time, provided sufficient soil is
left on the roots.
@. "What treatment shall I give
japanese iris for best resultS?"
A. The japanese iris like plenty of
moisture, an acid soil, manure, and
will do well in sun or light shade.
Moisture and manure, however, are
necessary for vigor and good bloom.
@. my azaIeas promise to bloom.
but I think they need something
besides peat moss. What shall I
give them?"
A. Well-rotted leaf mold is much
to be preferred for azaleas. Do not
cultivate. Keep the surface OF the
ground we'll covered with leaves.
Fertilizers, as rule, are not suited to
azaleas, although blood meal and
cottonseed meal may be used.
@. Il wish to transplant my
peonies. When should this be done
and should they be separated (di-
vided)?"
A. Peonies transplant best in Sep
tember and October in this area.
Sometimes they are moved at other
seasons with no apparent injury, but
as rule they are given a back-set, If
not killed. Peonies improve with age,
some say until they are IS to 20 years
old. When moving them, however,
and especially If you desire more
clumps, it is well to divide.
@. What shall do with nv
arbor vitae that has grown tall and
spindly?"
A. The arbor vitae should be Shin
gled IN March and September to keep
them compact and vigorous To shin
gle them is to cut of the tips OF the
branches, actually the leaves. Feed
them with very well-rotted manure.
leaf mold or cottonseed meal.
Evening star., 1938-04-09

spoiled house tabby who stalks birds
and If the habit appears incurable.
drastic measures should be taken, and
when I say drastic, I mean drastic.
There is nothing more maddening TO
one who loves birds, and who has gone
to great lengths to attract them to his
garden, than to have them frightened
and destroyed by a prowling, fulfilled
cat.
A man who loves his garden loves it
intensely. Because of the depth Of
his feeling for 1t he is almost abnor-
mally sensitive about anything that
harms it in any way Respect his
feelings and help him to keep his
dream intact and his flower beds per-
feet. Such a thoughtful gesture will
do worlds toward cementing neigh
borly good will and friendliness. The
gardener will respond to kind treat
ment and care as his flowers do to
the sun!
And incidentally-a word 10 the
wise: Such courtesy on the dog owners
part is not entirely altruistic. Some
garden lovers will 60 to any lengths
to protect their property from destruc-
tive pets. And that isn't pleasant for
either the pet or his master!
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Day Lilies Are Very
Adaptable Plants.

DAY LILIES, or Hemerocallis, for
they are not true lilies, are a
most useful addition to any garden,
Having no known disease or insect
enemies, adaptable to sun or partial
shade, and they have demonstrated
their ability to withstand drought and
other adverse conditions. This should
be recommendation enough for any,
body But in addition some of the
varieties are so vigorous as to crowd
out grass and weeds They have a
fair color range-pale yellow to a
mahogany brown, and range in height
from IL inches to 5 or feet. Their
season of bloom is from May to Sep
tember
Day Lilies, as the name implies, open
In the early morning and close at
night-lasting but the one day. The
senl-evergreen varieties (such as
Citrina) are evening boomers. While
the flowers last but the one day, the
large number of buds to each stalk
gives continuous show OF flowers
lasting for week or more. A large
clump should bloom for two to four
weeks. AS cut flowers the day lilies
are attractive and lasting, for the
buds will open In the house.
The following less expensive varie-
ties are listed In order Of blooming
Flava demon day lily. Middendorfii,
Dumortieri, gold dust, orangeman,
queen of May blooms again in the
falD, Fulva (tawny day lily), Luteola,
Citrina and Anna Betscher. OF the
newer and finer varieties the following
give long season of bloom: Winsome,
Wau Bun, Vesta, Soudan, Gypsy and
gay day.
A good garden soil. good drainage
and mulching the first summer will
insure acceptable results. They do
not require stalking, nor do they
require heavy fertilization.
Evening star., 1938-04-09


his counterpart takes the opposite
view; he is totally unable TO accept
the idea that any one can be so
"hipped" about a few measly flowers
and patches Of titled soil that he is
threatened with apoplexy every time a
four-footed friend peeps through the
fence
The person who can see both sides
Of the question usually is fairly
philosophical about it. He tries earn
estly to train his dog not to dig in
his flower beds-and If puppy ex-
huberance does cause an infringe
ment Of the rule, and wreak havoc
among the geraniums, he then ac-
cepts 1t without too much display Of
temper and chagrin.
The real problem lies with the
single-tracked individual The garden
friend. who has an animal-loving
neighbor, is really put through an
awful lot OF unnecessary misery
caused by thoughtlessness-and some
times, I'm afraid, touch Of malice
on the pet owners part 1t is all
very we'll to argue that the dog or cat
is Just as important to one man as the
garden is to the other-the fact re-
mains that the garden can be damaged
by the pets-and the pets can't be
hurt in the least by the garden.
or COURSE the dog owner will
complain that it is cruel not to
let his pet run and romp in the wide
spaces OF his neighbor's grass plot
that he should have all the freedom
and fun his canine heart desires. But
that isn't really fair. Especially here
! in washington there are many great
| open spaces" and wide parks where
dogs may roam and exercise as much
as they like. So the dog needn't
suffer-if his owner isn't too law to
take him out and away from the
premises for his run. But the garden
owner can't very we'll remove his
garden to a fortress where it will be
protected from all invadersi
so 1t would seem In this instance
that the pet owner must be the one to
, DOW. 1t is really up to him to do the
gentlemanlv thing and make the ses-
ture OF protecting his neighbor's prop
erty. He should train his doe-or cat,
as the case may be-to stay on its
own home territory. He should do his
part by seeing that his own gates and
sloe OF the fence are in good condi-
ton. with no little holes or weak
| springs to facilitate a visit to foreign
parts.
Dogs must dig-its their nature and
It's good for them. But they should
be given their fill Of this sport in a
place where they are damaging no
mans pet property. A dog will get
tired OF chasing rabbit that has long
since got home and been tucked up in
ped, but he's got to chase until he
does get tired or he will try to reopen
the question in some ones best iris
bed. After he has given up Of his
own accord, it's pretty safe to bet he'll
be willing to lie down and take a nan
When ne gets on his own front porch.
X ~
FOR one have no patience with
cats that prey upon birds-espe-
cially pets cats that are usually so full
OF food their sleek sides are almost
bursting. These cats hunt purely for
the fun Of it and not because they are
starving. Swift and telling punish
ment should be the portion Of any
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Nv FRANCESCA MCKINNEY,

by fhANSESSA MChENNE1.
~HE Alexandria Horticultural
Society will hold its organiza
ton meeting and election OF
Il officers Thursday evening
April IA, in the George Mason High
School. The guest speaker, Mr. Will
bur H, Youngman, garden writer fol
The Evening Star, will discuss the
problem of soil preparation for
flowers and shrubs. The Mount Ver-
non Flower Co. has extended an invit-
tation to the newly formed society to
visit flower show in its greenhouses
en- Sunday, April II.
The annual luncheon of the Ameri-
can Horticultural Society, OF which
G. B. Morrison is president. will
be held this year at the Shoreham
Hotel on Monday April l8, at 1:3O
o'clock, following the annual meeting
and election of officers which will take
place at the National Museum. Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss are
among those who will be at the presi.
dents table. All those attending the
luncheon have been invited by Mr.
and Mrs. Bliss to visit their famous
gardens in Georgetown. There will
also be table for the presidents OF
local garden clubs.
The guest speakers will include Mr.
John c. Wister, secretary of the Penn
sylvania Horticultural Society; Mrs
James Barnes, chairman of the Hor-
ticultural Committee OF the Garden
Club Of America: Dr. A. E. White. re-
gional vice president Of the American
Rock Garden Society, and Mrs. Joseph
Walker, in charge Of the lily project
OF the Garden Club Of Virginia.
Mrs. Richard Fay jackson is chair
man Of the Luncheon Committee, with
Mrs. Whitman Cross and Mrs. Chester
Wells assisting.
The Chevy Chase. D. c., Garden
Club will hold meeting on Monday,
April IL, at 1870 am. at the home Of
Mrs. Paul S. Anderson. 63l9 Delaware
street, Chevy Chase, Md. After the
roll call. in place of the usual business
meeting, the members Of the club will
be taken on tour OF nearby Mary
land and Virginia nurseries. Assisting
hostesses will include Mrs. Lawrence
E. Voorhees,. Mrs Otis w. Elvey and
Mrs. Lew s. Mohler.
The Garden Club Of Fairfax will
meet on Tuesday, April IL, at 10
o'clock, at the Museum OF Modern
Art Gallery. After the business meet
ing, in place Of the usual program,
members will view the paintings OF
fruits and flowers by American con-
temporary artists that are now on
exhibition at the gallery
The director of the museum has
extended an invitation to nearby
garden clubs to hold April meetings
at the museum that the paintings may
be enjoyed by as many garden club
members as possible.
The annual daffodil show of the
Maryland Daffodil Society will be held
in Baltimore on April 1918.
The last meetinng of the Town and
Country Garden Club was held at the
home of Mrs. Harry Dengler, on Van
Buren, street. Following luncheon, at
the business meeting, various men,
bers gave readings on the culture Of
their favorite plants and flowers.
One of the most interesting displays
Of daffodils in this area is that at the
Hermitage Gardens Of DR.. E. c.
Powell. where many thousands Of
bulbs are now in bloom. Most Of the
standard varieties are grown, as well
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Garden Club Notes
New Organization Will Elect
Officers at Next Meeting.
Star Stan Photo.

as thousands Of hybrids Of his pro-
duction. At this season it is well
worth the drive out Georgia avenue,
about a mile and quarter beyond
Glenmont, to see the display.
The Riverdale Heights Garden Club
met Friday evening. April i. at the
home Of Mrs. H. M. Crosswhite Talks
were given by Mrs. Kneesi of the
Hyattsville Horticultural Society, and
Mrs. Harry Mitchell, a member of
the Riverdale organization.
The next meeting will be at the
home of the president. Mrs Embert
A. lie Lacheur. Mrs. B. F. Fowler Of
the Shaw lily pools will be speaker.
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Try New Plants.

Plant at least a few of the out
standing novelties this year. Many Of
them are improvements over old va
rieties, and will be welcome change
There is real thrill in pioneering as
long as you recognize that is what
trying new things Is.
Evening star., 1938-04-09


work on weeds, however, has brought
forth other means of control for sew
eral Of the pests. Sprays that will
kill the weeds and not injure the
lawn have been developed Most of
them are not suitable for use in the
garden. And, some of them when
used to kill the weeds render the
ground unfit for crops for several
years. Care and Judgment should be
used in their selection. The most USE
full Of the chemical controls are iron
sulphate, sodium or calcium chlorate,
and sulphuric acid
Some of the newer tools are a
real help especially to the back in
digging.
The usual method of controlling
dandelions Is to cut off the plant with
one Of the many handy devices Of
Jared on the market OF course q
good butcher knife still works, If the
wife will let you use it. Other methods
Of control are to spray with iron sui
phate, or to inject sulphuric acid,
salt, or iron sulphate into the center
Of the crown.
The broadleaf as well as the mar
row leaf (Buckhorn) plantains are
controlled in the same way as are
dandelions. They are not dug 50
easily. however, for they have fibrous
roots. whereas the dandelion has a
tap root.
There seems to be no way to get
nd OF garlic. but the hard way-dig
up the bulbs.
For the gardener who wants to do it
the easy way-in other words, the
fellow who dislikes to pull weeds by
hand or to hoe them out-chickweed
can be controlled by spraying with
iron sulphate. 2 pounds to the GAL
fon. This is for the garden. For the
lawn iron sulphate may be used or
sodium or calcium chlorate When
using the latter as spray follow the
manufacturers directions.
IT IS not too early for the rose en-
thusiast to be getting ready for the
spring rose show An application of
fertilizer now will go long way
toward insuring good bloom on long
stems. A small handful of some stand
ard fertilizer such as 5-8-5 or 6-6-5
20 each plant is normal feeding.
Scatter it over the area covered by the
feeding roots and work into the soil.
Now Is the time to look over the
da1odil beds to see which varieties
will need to be thinned. Most varie-
ties do not need to be lifted and
thinned more than once in five years.
When they do become crowded how
ever, they should be lifted, the ground
revorked and replenished with plant
food; otherwise the flowers will be
small, and when badly overcrowded
blooming may cease. Digging may be
started as soon as the foliage begins
70 dry.
When cutting daffodils be a bit
stingy in taking the foliage. The
vigor Of the bulb is reduced by ex-
oees!ve cutting.
A RE you one Of the gardeners who
makes a list of the good things
seen at the shows and then when the
time comes to buy bulbs are unable to
hnd 1t and 50 must follow the cata-
logue? One way to get around that
difficulty is to make out your order
Immediately and send 1t in. Most
bulb dealers accept orders at the time
Of the flower shows. There is no better
time or place to make selection.
Any list of good varieties is purely
. matter Of personal preference and
to give such list Is to invite criti-
edsm. Since this column Is for gar
deners great and small, to help the
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Keeping Dandel0ns
The Old Gardener Says

Yellow Wonder Is q new va
riety of Iceland poppy, which re-
ceived special mention in the
all-American seed selections. This
new poppy has cup-shaped flow-
ers, which start out as lemon
yellow and change to buttercup
yellow as they mature. A lovely
siiken sheen adds to the charm
of the flowers, which are produced
very freely on strong-growing
plants. An unusual feature Of
this variety is found in the long
stems. This is. Of course.
perennial but 1t can be grown as
an annual, Towering the first
year If seeds are sown early under
glass.
(Copyright. 1889
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Bush Pumpkin New.

One of the new things in the vege-
table garden is a bush pumpkin. Pie
pumpkins of good size are borne on
compact bushes about the size of an
Italian marrow plant requiring about
4 square feet of space in the garden.
This will enable jack-o-lanterns to be
grown in small gardens.
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Answering
Readers
Peonies Should Be
Transplanted in
Fall Months.

Editors Note: General ques-
tons on gardens, etc, il addressed
to Mr.. Youngmdn, care OF The
Euenino Star, WiN be anstDered in
this column. For personal replies
on specific problems stamped,
seU-addressed envelope should be
inclosed.)
Evening star., 1938-04-09
Our Four>F00ted Friends
Should Learn Respect
For Garden Next Door
Thoughtfulness on the Part
OF Pet Owner Promotes
Neighborly Good Will.
Bv BETSY CASWELL.

average human being pretty we'll between his love for animals
BOTH Occasionally crotchy
decidedly
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