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exclaimed, in amazement. Never
heard Of such thing :"
Nevertheless, have a ghost gar
den," said Gen. Corbin.
MY word! Have you ever men.
toned that to the London Spiritual
society?"
mol" Gen. Corbin snapped. This
Is my own private a1air-my own
private ghost garden. :"
Who visits it?" the man asked.
Some of my fallen comrades" the
general said.
That was enough to excite the
spiritualist's curiosity, and he agreed
to go out, all alone, and wait in
silence for the appearance of the
ghosts, scheduled to come and COM
mune with each other at midnight,
or thereabouts.
From midnight until am. the
believer in fairy tales waited for the
ghosts to show. They did not come
back on earth that night, but the
ghost garden accomplished its pur-
pose. 1t kept the gentleman outdoors
just long enough to let him cool Of,
lose the last remaining vestige Of his
jag-and sent all hands home happy
with the knowledge Of what a useful
thing ghost garden can be, on oc-
casion.
If there ever is ghost garden In
Washington again it will undoubtedly
be somewhere on the Capitol Grounds,
for the two men most interested in
such project-after all the queries
leveled at them-are Wilmer Paeet, !
assistant director Of the Botanic
Gardens, and William A. Frederic.
landscape gardener of the Capitol
Grounds. As David Lynn. architect
of the Capitol, is now acting director
Of the Botanic Gardens, he will prob
ably tell the two foremost authorities
on flowers in this part Of the country
to go ahead-soon as they gather all
necessary data on ghost gardens.
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@. Can iris be moved now"

@. Can iris be moved now?"
A. Iris are usually moved after the
blooming period. However. they can
be safely moved now without serious
injury to the seasons bloom by TAX
ing ball Of earth-disturb the roots
as little as possible. Water well for a
few days.
@. rs 1t too late to prune roses
and how far should they be cut
back?"
A. When roses are in full growth
they should be pruned only lightly.
Remove all dead and diseased wood,
the weaker branches and shorten the
others very moderately.
@. will forsythia grow from cut
tings made now?"
A. Yes. But they are soft wood cut
tings and will need protection from sun
the wind. Use an old fruit Jar for
cover. Grow them In a cool, moist
place, partly shaded, until well rooted.
Q. Should prune my new roses
any further? They were cut back
when 1 got them"
A. Only remove dead or broken
branches. After the new growth Is we'll
started there may be some dead STUBS
which should be removed.
@. (Which do you recommend,
spray or dust?"
A. Which do you prefer? Both have
their advantages and disadvantages.
AS matter of fact, 1t does not make
much difference which you use. so long
as you maintain regular schedule of
application. Sprays last longer and
hence require fewer applications. They
can be directed more easily than
dusts, but many Of them discolor the
foliage. Dusts are easier to apply and
take less time for application. They
must be applied more frequently, as
they are more easily washed of by
shower or sprinkler. In the case of
cut flowers this is an advantage. For
the small garden small dustgun Is
not expensive and Is time saver, as 1t
takes a few minutes to mix the spray,
and when through spraying to wash
out the sprayer. AS q matter of fact,
the small gardener who has just few
things to protect is more apt to dust
them properly than he Is to spray. A
spray, however, can be put on, even If
the wind is blowing, and most Of us do
not enjoy breathing the dust.
Formerly spraying was not 20 easy,
for the materials had to be prepared,
but today there are many prepara-
tions on the market which only require
diluting to be ready for use.
A satisfactory homemade dust for all
purposes is made as follows: Dusting
sulphur, parts; calcium or lead arse
nate, 2 parts; hydrated lime, 2 parts,
and tobacco dust, 2 parts Cparts by
volume).
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Flowers and
Vegetables
Forms Attractive
Garden With No
Loss to Crops.

THE idea Of flowers and vegetables
can be carried out in many ways.
The simplest and least expensive is to
make q border Of one or more rows OF
flowers. This border E1ay entirely or
only partly surround the plot, de-
pending upon the quantity desired.
Where more flowers are wanted, the
border may be used. and flowers also
planted In rows with or between the
vegetables. The surprising thing about
such . layout is that the vegetables
themselves, II cultivated cleanly, are
as attractive as the flowers.
Where space Is available, real land
scape planning may 60 into the vege-
table patch. A fence. with an arbor
gate for vines or climbing roses, will
segregate this part Of your garden
from the ornamental garden and at
the same time frame it in such man.
ner that 1t may be built into picture
IN its own way. The vegetables may
be divided into four sections, with
paths bordered by alyssum, lobelia,
petunias, dwarf marigolds or other.
ANIMALS. A bird bath or sundial in the
center where the paths meet makes
q good focal point. The back Of the
lot may have lattice fence or shrubs
or q border Of tall ANIMALS such as
African margolds, cosmos or sun
flowers.
Consider our vegetable garden
seriously when you lay it out this
year, and you can make it pleasant to
look upon and work In, with no loss to
your kitchen crops.
There are more delights in the vege-
table patch than are appreciated In
the dining room; as much fun growing
your own beans as your own bouquets.
To get the full pleasure from vege-
table growing. consider how beautiful
the garden can be made. and how
decorative in form and color are carrot
tops, spinach leaves, the slender green
onion and the fruits of the squash
pumpkin and egg plants.
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Plan Contents of Window Boxes With Eye Color and
Wind Evaporation, Heat
And OvercrOwded Soil
Harmful to Blooms
Check Existing Conditions
Before Buying Plants for
Assurance of Success.
By w. H, YOUNGMAN.

AVE you had longing for window boxes the
- coy for the front windows along the
side of the ep They add the
q a help color
window to
~ inches wide and 6
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.Lilacs Must Have
Some Company.

EVERYBODY loves Nlacs. and 1t
won't be long now until these
lovely plants will be putting on their
yearly show. Here are a few tips on
what to do to insure a successful
blooming period. First of all. lilacs
must have company of their own kind.
One lone plant that doesn't bloom will
be sure to take a new lease on life II
you put in another nearby. Lilacs love
a sweet soil, and since most of WASH
ington and nearby suburbs are on the
acid side, go out now and spread q
generous double handful of ground
limestone or so-called agricultural lime
around the ground above the roots.
Cut all the blooms you want, as lilacs
should be pruned Immediately after
Towering to keep the bush shapely and
encourage a thicker growth. There
are some very beautiful French hybrid
hlacs that are both reasonable and
easily found in most nurseries. They
come in every color from white
through pink and pale blue to dark
purple, in both double and single
forms.
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As to the ghost flower, it is q wild
plant, an herb Of the family Pyrol-
aceae, allied to the heath, and it is
called also by two other names-corpse
plant and the American ice plant.
Cool and cold-looking as an icicle,
the ghost flower in this part OF the
country-and 1t grows in profusion in
Maryland and Virginia-is also known
as Indian pipe. 1t is found usually in
rich woods. A smooth, waxy white
plant Of unusual appearance since it
is shaped like trumpet, the ghost
flower grows always near decaying
vegetable matter and is somewhat
parasitic on roots
Stem erect, slender as a match
stick. the ghost flower grows to
heights between and 10 inches.
Small scales resembling leaves are
all over the stems Of ghost flowers,
which terminate in nodding blooms
These, on fine moonlight night give
forth an eerie appearance. and people
with imagination see fairies atop the
ghost flowers. Moonlight and ghost
flowers. That is the proper admixture
for ghost garden. but there must be
something more-the holy ghost flower.
VERY appropriate at Eastertide, the
holy ghost flower is the poetic
name given to the orchid in some
South American countries, or holy
spirit flower.
Last ghost garden known in Wash
ington was out Chevy Chase way. near
the old Corbin estate-now a memory.
1t is said by old-timers that the
original settlers in old Chevy Chase
we're very fond of ghost gardens; that
they were scattered over the country
side and that ghost gardens were
mainly made up Of lilies Of the valley,
to make sort of carpeting for the
feet OF the fairies; of ghost flowers
and the holy ghost flowers-With an
occasional daisy showing its head.
Also ghost gardens were really
places where young love flowered in
the moonlight-and the fragrant
breath of magnolia sometimes per-
meated the atmosphere of ghost gar
| den, with that two-week miracle Of
them all, the lilac, having first place
on June evening.
Whatever the origin of the ghost
garden, 1t went out of style some
years ago-and only a few flower
lovers know just what caused the de-
cline. Certainly the ghost garden
was given over to all-white flowers
with certain types Of roses admitted
to membership, for the rose, and es-
pecially the white rose, has its place
in any company.
A STORY Is told of the old ghost
garden out by the Corbin estate
the estate. by the by. which was once
the home Of Gen. John j. Pershing.
1t seems that long. long ago-short-
~ after the Civil War-when Gen.
Corbin lived at what he called High
Point. where Rittenhouse street cuts
| across Broad Branch road, one of the
gentlemen attending the party became
just slightly boisterous. He had taken
one too many, argued rather loudly
to put over his points AS he was
! an ardent spiritualist. the host sug-
gested that he 60. at midnight, out
side to see the ghost garden.
"A ghost garden?" the. gentleman
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smaller ones placed end to end Made
from cypress, due to it's lasting quail
ties, they last long time, but almost
any kind OF lumber will do. Metal
boxes with their built-in provision for
watering are very good. y
Most window boxes are subject to
wind evaporation and the reflected
heat from the house. Also they sup
port quite few plants. considering
their small area. Therefore, the soil
In window box must hold more than
the usual quantity of water and plant
food, and it should be prepared with
care or purchased from a florist. A
good soil mixture contains two parts
garden loan, one part well-rotted
manure. leaf mold or peat moss and
one part sand. If peat moss is used,
fertilizer should be added at the
rate Of one-fourth pound to A.
foot window box. At least once
month supplemental feelings are de-
sirable. If the soil surface in the
window box is mulched with a half
inch or more of peat moss there will
be less trouble with evaporation.
A scheme that appeals more to me
than the mixing and care of soil is
to place potted plants in box filled
with peat moss. This permits shifting
the effect at will. since it is quite easy
to get a few potted plants at the
florist.
Whether you use soil or peat moss
IN the box, there must be provision
for drainage. Half-inch holes every
4 or 5 inches, covered with broken
pots or gravel, are usually sufficient,
For cacti or succulents a layer of
gravel is desirerable.
X
IN SELECTING plant material for
the window box, consideration
should be given to the exposure. sun
and wind. A hot western exposure is
the most difficult for which to pro-
cure colorful material On the north
side of building shade-loving ma
terial is used, and if protected from
wind. the lovely tuberous-rooted be-
gonias are a possibility. Three or
four kinds of plant material are in
most cases sufficient for a pleasing
effect. One or two Towering plants,
an upright foliage plant and trail
Ing vine to cover the edge of the box.
The selection Of colors and conse-
ouently the Towering material is
purely a matter Of personal likes and
Evening star., 1938-04-16

dislikes. The following are a few
of the most commonly used: Abuti-
lon, begonia (tuberous and fbrous), ,
heliotrope. fuchsia, geranium, Pc
tunia, verbenas and lantana Upright
foliage plants include dracaena, coleus,
croton. pandanus, aspidistra, sanse-
Vieria and various ferns. For the edge
of the box there are dwarf lobelia,
dusty miller tCentaurea cineraria) !,
vinca minor, wandering Jew Grades
cantia), Kenilworth ivy, sweet alyssum
and oxalis. Others include the be-
gonias, ageratum, impatiens (sultan
balsam), torenia, Towering bulbs,
pansies, and the succulents such as
agaves, aloes and hardy cactus. Un-
usual plant material includes the
dwarf cockscomb, canas, climbing
nasturtiums, philodendron and roses
-polyantha and rouletti
Pink geraniums. white marguerites
and blue ageratum give pleasing red,
white and blue effect Another COM
bination is the red geranium, ivy,
sweet alyssum and blue lobelia. The
petunias-rosy morn and blue bal
cony-with white geraniums and
dracena, make striking combina-
ton. Blue periwinkle (vinca minor
and oranga lantana is another, and
for an early spring combination there
are the potted tulips and forget-me-
nots.
Dwarf evergreens and ivy make a
very pleasing winter effect for the
window or porch box. Well-balled
specimens should be used and they
need time to become established be-
fore freezing weather sets in. Also
they need to be watered during the
winter.
Evening star., 1938-04-16
The Old Gardener Soys :

A new columbine, which is en-
tirelv distinctive in appearance, is
being offered this season and
seems likely to become very popu-
lar with garden makers. This
columbine does not have the
spurs characteristic of most
kinds. In fact the flowers more
nearly resemble those of the
clematis than those of familiar
columbines. For that reason it
is called the clematis -f1owered
columbine, or to use the scientific
name, Aquilegia clematiflora.
This variety grows about 18 inches
high. is free Towering and very
attractive. The colors range
through all the pastel shades.
This aquilegia is easily grown
from seed
(Copyright, 1889
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Serviceable Roller.

A serviceable lawn roller can be
made from a section of an old hot
water storage tank. Cut out a section
about "a to 30 inches long place q
y Inch iron pipe in the center as a
hub and fill with concrete. Solid
concrete is apt to be too heavy. so
use few tin cans to tighten.
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Bv FRANCESCA MCKINNEY.

ne IleAL regular injecting u Tie
Potomac Rose Society will be
held at the Young Women S
L Christian Association, Seven
teenth and K streets, on Thursday
evening, April 81. Mrs. Lillian Smith,
secretary of the society, will speak on
her Observations and Experiences in
Mediterranean Gardens"
The Washington Garden Club met
April IL at o'clock, at the Young
Women's Christian Association. Mrs
John Ihlder gave talk on Small Gar
den Design" and Mrs. Milton Payne
spoke on Lessons in Judging" The
president Of the club, Mrs r. M. Bald
win, announced that the spring flower
show will be held at the home of Mrs.
]. w. Bonbrest, 7l2 East Leland street,
Chevy Chase, Md. on May 3.
The Dover Garden Club Of Dover,
Del. announces that the famous houses
and gardens OF Dover will be open to
the public during the annual celebra-
ton Of Dover Day. Saturday. May T.
In number Of the houses old silver,
glass, furniture. portraits and 20 on
will be on display. Hostesses in the
exhibition houses will wear Colonial
costumes that have been preserved for
generations as family heirlooms.
This years special feature will be q
Pageant on the Green" arranged in
connection with the celebration of the
Delaware Tercentenary All plans are
in the hands Of the Dover Garden
Club, and proceeds will be used in its
public work on identification and slim
ulating interest in gardening among
school children.
Officers of the club are Mrs. Henry
Ridgely, president; Mrs. A. B. Rich
ardson. vice president; Mrs. George
E. Dawson. recording secretary; Mrs.
Stanley Worden. corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. w. Harrington,
treasurer.
The Hyattsille Horticultural Society
will hold its spring bulb show in con-
junction with the regular meeting on
April % in the Horticultural Building
at the University Of Maryland. This
show will be under the chairmanship
Of DR.. Mark w. Woods.
Garden Week Of the Garden Club
OF Virginia opens on April as, and
closes April 80. Beautiful gardens
and homes throughout the State will
be open to the public from $50 am.
to 6 pm. Information bureaus in
Washington are located at the May
flower Hotel, the American Automobile
Association and the keystone Auto
mobile Club.
The Forest Garden Club will hold
its April meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Bowie Clagett, near Mitchellville. At
this meeting Mrs. Harold Knapp,
chairman of the Prince Georges
County Garden Pilgrimage will dis
cuss plans for the pilgrimage in detail.
During the pilgrimage visitors will
have the opportunity Of seeing several
gardens and houses hitherto un-
opened to the public. Among these
are Blythewood, now owned and re-
stored by Maj. and Mrs. Henry
Leonard; Thorpland, the former
snowden Hill home, now in the
possession of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Boswell; Oxon Hill Manor, owned BY
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Welles; Salubria,
the old Bayne mansion, and Harmony
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Answering
Readers
Relative Values
Of Spray or Dust
Are Discussed.

Editors note - General ques-
tionS on gardens. etc, II addressed
to Mr.. Yoangman, care OF The
Evening Star, utll be dnsnered in
this column. For personal replies
on specific problems, a stamped,
selt-addyessed envelope should be-
inclosed.)
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Moonlit Ghost Gardens.
So Beloved in the Past.
Awake New Interest
Effect of White Flowers
Cleaning Through Dark
Was Eerily Beautiful.
BY JOHN J. DAILY.

HOST gardens Of the evidently experts the
Botanic Gardens know little anything
gardens
~ herbaceous borders.
Just the other in the midst spring towering several letters
arrived TO the
What is ghost garden?" general query
Near as tne boys could hgu 1t ghost
Evening star., 1938-04-16
Old Adape.

PLANT thick, thin twice as quick" is
an old adage among landscape garden
ers that is worth knowing. Plant thick
for immediate showing and effect, thin
early
Evening star., 1938-01-01
CHURCH TO MARK
22D ANNIVERSARY
Special Services at Francis
Asbury NJ. E. to Continue
All Week.

The twenty-second anniversary of
the founding of Francis Asbury M. E.
Church will be observed with special
services tomorrow and continuing
through the week.
The Sunday school was organized
July 18, 1909. with the Rev p. w.
Jeffries as superintendent, assisted by
his sister, Miss Grace Jeffries 1t met
over the post office at 14l3 Park road
NV. Miss Villa Francis was mis-
Sionary from this church. Fred
Holden, formerly member of the
church, is now minister
The present building was begun
January l, 1916, when the ground
was broken. The building was dedh
Gated on Easter Sunday. 1927. At that
time it was known as Mount Pleasant
NJ. E. Church South. The name was
changed in 1927.
The following have been pastors:
The Rev. P. w. Jeffries, DR.. F. j.
Prettyman, the Rev. j. c. Copenhaven,
the Rev. c. x. Ray, DR. r. L. Fultz,
DR.. j. ]. Rives, DR.. E. C. Beery and
the Rev. A. P. Shirley. present pastor.
He Will preach tomorrow at IL o'clock
on An Aroused Church" and at 8
pm. on New Horizons"
Topics of the services next week
are: Monday, "Intercessory PRAYER:
Tuesday. The Holy Scriptures: We'd
nesday, witnessing; Thursday, Soul
winning; Friday, and They Knew
Him"
There will be 15-minute song
service each evening at 8 o'clock.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
Natures Children
January.
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

A VAST number of people are
~ turning over new leaves today.
~ They are making fine resolu-
a tions and plans for the COM
ing year. The nature lover is also
planning to turn over new leaves
and old ones in order to learn more
about what is going on about him in
the outside world.
There is much going on that is not
apparent to the person unaware Of
the doings Of nature. True, our bird
nelghbors are as few as they will
ever be during the year, but there are
some Of the finest little winter guests
all about US. and, indeed, they are
looking to us for food. The nut
matches. some of the sparrows. chicka-
dees and woodpeckers are glad to visit
the cafeteria YOU keep supplied for
them. Remember there are ground
feeding birds and those which delight
to help themselves from a tray. If the
weather is very cold. provide the little
creatures with some drinking water.
Suet is most acceptable and heating;
raisins. crumbs, seeds Of various kinds
keep the birds from hunger, perhaps
starvation. Don't forget the ducks in
the sanctuaries.
Tucked away in their Gens, the bear
mothers will give birth to their twins
this month The wolves will come out
seeking food, foxss will endeavor to
appease their hunger whether the
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SINGLE SUBJECT
At TWO SERVICES
The Rev. Charles Enders to
Preach Tomorrow at
Concordia.

In both the German service at 10
am. and the English service tomor-
row at 1l:l5 am. at Concordia Lu-
theran Church the Rev Charles En-
ders will preach on THE Christian
Outlook"
At the meeting Of the Ladies' Aid
Society on Wednesday at pm. the
newly elected officers will be in
stalled by the Rev. Mr.. Enders. They
are: Mrs. Harry Meiners. sr, presi-
dent; Mrs. William T. Heyser, vice
president: Mrs. Lena Sebastian, Sec
retary; Mrs. M. Coulon. financial Sec
retary; Mrs. A. N. Schroeder, treas
urer.
A series OF union prayer services
will be held by the Concordia Church
joining with the First and the Grace
Reformed Church. On Wednesday at
pm. the first services will be held
at Concordia Church. with DR.. H. H
Ranck preaching. On Thursday at
pm the second service will be held
at the First Reformed Church, with
the Rev. Mr.. Enders preaching On
Friday at 8 pm. the final service will
be held at the Grace Reformed
Church, with DR.. j. j. Buhrer preach
ing.
DR.. Oscar Blackwelder and Gen
Frederick Won Boetticher, Military At.
tache of the German Embassy. will be
speakers at the l05th anniversary
hanouet of Concnrdia Church or
January II.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
"Oh, / an, terribly sorry"

the corridor and stepped head on into
the arms of an astonished young man
who apparently was also in quest OF
the elevator
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry!" she gasped
as she looked up into deeply con-
cerned gray eyes.
you're not hurt?" he anxiously
inquired. drawing her under the cor
ridor light to search her face Iris
felt lost and small beside his tall,
square-cut frame.
'Not-not at ALL" she laughed, shak-
ingly. That is, nothing but my
pride-and perhaps my hairdress."
Your pride will mend under my
careful ministrations and" admiringly,
your hair can't possibly have suf-
fered"
Down. please" said an impatient
elevator boy.
Iris held up tiny vanity and tucked
a loose curl back into place. Re
pairs are finished" she smiled. Its
wonder didn't emerge with a black
eye. must be having a change Of
luck"
And l." he said seriously. You're
the first real person I've met for ages.
Any other woman would have been
madder than blazes."
1T wasn't your fault at all. I was
rushing down to meet a friend in
the lobby. The old adage, Haste
makes waste IS"
wait q minute, now, please don't
consider all your trouble as having
been a waste Of time. Will you-"
he hesitated. Would you think it
quite breach for me to ask you to
have dinner with me tomorrow eve
ming? My name is Roger Vashe."
oh" said Iris. She hesitated a
brief moment. Il should be glad to
have dinner with you tonight, Mr..
Vashe. I have an engagement to-
morrow evening"
He was plainly embarrassed. "Well,
you see, I've an engagements tonight.
A dinner with some old friends of
mine. Can't you make it tomorrow
EVENING""
May I let you know later?" she
asked, turning to the elevator.
Jim Hastings hastened to her as
she stepped into the lobby. Iris and
Roger" he said, smiling warmly. I'm
glad you know each other" He held
out big brown hand to each of them.
'Yes, isn't it nice?" Iris said quickly,
never knowing just what prompted