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Garden Pilgrimages

For the to make the annual
tours 10 gardens apd vcniy list OF
apailas certain appear on the Garden PAGE
edch WeeH PRIOR to the dates OF the pilgrimage
Garden 1eek in Virginia uiH April April
sue The gardens and homes listed p be
from $50 to Admission garden admission
hos en erep ,ere specfca stated .Indcates M hnroe
Always Udtch tcr shouting Where highways
LYNCHBURG DISTRICT
POPLAR FOREST-Nine O Lync1burg on u S.
highway 4 Aow shows urn) To the social duties
Monticello Thomas Jefferson fled this place among
gigantic poplar for writing While
his paytime home the oveest
ue 10 the peculiar grading OF the land the shaped house
be
Two large artificial mounds placed
to conceal the obuidngs This plantation of four thousand
inherited
in Jefersons family from 1773 to 1928.
SWEET BRIAR-Twelve miles north of Lynchburg U.
Highway 29 just miles south Amherst
From Charlottesville take u Highway
miles south 1t approximately 50 miles from
Brlar large plantation with extremely
FEDERAL ART ExHIBIT-'Exhb OF historic Virginia inter-
preted by contemporary Virginia artists
MODERN GARDENS IN AND NEAR LYNCHBURG-
Andrew c. Gleason, Mrs. Keller Knight
Campbell Russell Mrs Fontaine Scott Mrs. James Watts
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA.
BERRY HLIMagnlfcent house of Dorc architecture
by to be the most beautiful place Virginia
Admission 81 inclusive north South
SOL From Richmond take u S. Route 800 Halifax SOL
Folow arrowso Mr. and Mrs Malcolm G. Bruce,
PRESTWOULDEarly home of the Skpwh family Virginia
and named for their home in Leesersre England Built Of
taken from quarry on the place the house contains the original
scenic wall and much handsome furniture Of u Route Is
about 2a miles north Caksvie
to Keysve then u S. h Folow Dr. and Mrs John W.
Price r,
DAMS H1LL-On U. S. miles Danvle.
completed made place
Original old sokhouses Kitchen dairy still Old
gardens being restored Mr. and Mrs John Boatwgt
THE WOODLANDS of the old Brodnax estates acquired
the 18th century The old brick house then standing remoded
the house about 1920 Near Of Brodnax
way left Bodnax, right into State
Route 139 Folow arrows) Mr. H. Stuart Lewis,
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Leaves From
Notebook
Rosebushes May Be
Uncovered After
Middle of March

A satisfactory soil mixture to use
In starting seeds in fats or pots
Is made from one-third peat moss
or compost and one-third garden
soil. Mix thoroughly and screen.
Use the coarse material in the bot
| tom of the pot and then fill with
the screened material. Compact
and SOW the seeds. A sunny window
that is not too hot is good place
in which to start plants for the gar
den or flower border. Cover the
fiat or pot with a newspaper or pane
of glass to keep the soil from drying.
X X
Watch the perennial border for
plants that have been heaved by
the many freezes and thaws which
we have had this winter. Whenever
you find a plant that has been lifted
by this heaving either push it firmly
back into the ground with your
hands or step on it with your foot
df growth has not started.
TX
Spring work on roses may we'll be
put of until after the middle Of
March. then uncover the rosebushes
remove the earth mounds-on
cloudy days AS soon as they have
been uncovered prune and apply the
dormant spray.
X X
The spring pruning of evergreens
may be done any time now. It is
better to do this work before growth
starts. The purchases of new ever
greens and dormant nursery stock
should be made before the first of
April. Early planting enables shrubs
to become we'll established before
hot Weather-an important consid-
Grafton.
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House Plants
Rest
Just Now
Reporting, Feeding
Recommended for .
The Poinsett1as

Now that the winter is nearly
gone the house plants we have cher
ished all winter need rejuvenation,
even perhaps complete rest. This
is an excellent time to take care of
this matter befoie we receive the
new plants which come with Easter
giving.
First, let's turn our attention to
the poinsettias, which were things of
beauty and joy only a few weeks
ago. Most of them have passed
their prime now and need to be given
a rest. AS soon as the leaves drop
naturally they should be dried off
and stored in a fairly warm cellar
for three or four months. Then it
is time to cut them back severely
and to repot them. The soil recon-
mended for poinsettias is mixture
of one-half loam, one-quarter dried
COW manure and one-quarter leaf
mold.
After repotting bring them into
the light and heat. and water fire.
quently. Some growers have best
results when the pots are buried
outside until fall. Remember that
they require light and lots of sun,
and avoid sudden changes of tenn
perature.
The azaleas which you have en-
joyed so very much may soon be put
outside in the shrub border. Nearly
all azaleas forced for the Christmas
market are hardy in and around
Washington. They will do best in
partial shade and slightly acid
soil. 1t is we'll to put plenty of leaf
mold around them.
The Saintpaulias, or African vio-
lets, have become very popular the
past or years and are well worth
all the care they require Ranging
in color from light lavender to
rich, deep purple, they meet every
taste. They seem to fail for many
people, perhaps for one of two or
three reasons. They do not like
hot sun on their leaves. In the
summer time they do best if kept in
north window. In the winter just
couple of hours of direct sunlight
day is sufficient. They require
regular and frequent watering, but
the water must not touch the leaves.
When the leaves are dusty they
should be gently cleaned with a
soft brush-an old toothbrush will
serve.
The amaryllis is at the height of
its beauty just now. With knowl-
edge OF its requirements and only
a little care we may all have beauti-
ful lilylike flowers ranging in color
from white to deep red.
1t should be planted in a pot not
much larger than the bulb itself
with only one-third of the bulb
buried in the soil. The soil should
be OF fibrous loan, leaf-mold and
sand. Liquid manure should be used
during the blooming season and
plenty of water given.
After planting it should be soaked
well and then put away in a cool,
dark place for several weeks. II the
roots become well established while
the flower stem grows very slowly
the finest flowers will be obtained.
After the flower has faded cut it
on but keep the plant growing, for
1t is through the leaves that the
oulb builds up enough energy for
next years bloom. When warm
weather has come to stay put the
plant out in cool, shaded spot. Just
before frost comes stop watering,
and when 1t is dry take out the bulb,
allow 1t to dry thoroughly and store
II IN dry sand until time to pot it
up again.
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Spring and Fall Gardens
Interest Those Who Go
Away for the Summer
Careful Planning in Advance
Will Insure Lavish Bloom
At the Proper Seasons
By GLADYS MOON.

The heatescaps who fly the mountains
cannot have hoyhocks lilies
gardens be ayy beautiful
a-bedded
margods and other blossoms shall
you not going to be garden
space to summer annua but adopt
in their
Before naming neglected
IN the summer let us sketch the
pleasure all winter Ivy and honesucke
nols hoies rborvitae Irish
hade daphne and
dwarf box for edgng There small
green all winter in this Wcntyfevew William
andu perennial fax poynthus (mroses) adys bedsraw
lavender beony perWinke arabis
there need be winter baroness walls
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bdoI ldll you planted pdIlSleS ana
spring Towering bulbs. Next fall of
course, you intend to put in many
more, and perhaps a dogWood
Though now you may wish to put
in few spring Towering shrubs such
as daphne and azalea where you see
the need of them, it is more season.
able to think of things that will
bloom in the autumn. This spring
While you are enjoying your cio-
cuSes, SnoWdropS, Squills, lilies of the
valley, stars of Bethlehem, hya-
clnths. tulips, daffodils, bleeding
hearts, violets, peonies, columbines
and crown imperials; while you are
inspired by the fragrance of daphne,
vlburnum and lilac, work for a COL
orful, fragrant fall. Then in Sep
tember think of the spring. That
is the thing about gardening It
Keeps one definitely future minded!
So now for its sweet twilight
breath this fall, plant nicotiana. A
cut spray will last several DAYS in
the house while bud after bud opens.
The white variety is especially at
tractive among the vivid fall colors.
1t grows to about the same height
as the scarlet bergamot and these
two thrive together in sun or shade.
And how the humming birds love
the bergamot or bee balm! Beth
nlcotlana and bergamot spread rap
idly, but they do not mind moving
at any time and are good "haves''
to exchange with felloW-gardeners
for "have-nots."
Another fall bloomer is the August
lily. In sun, it blooms in late Au-
gust, but will bloom in deep shade
IN September Its white trumpets
are like Madonna lilies and as
fragrant. Its companion in our gar
den is the perennial hardy begonia.
This begonia lives in the deep
shaded border on the north side of
a high ivy-covered wall under trees.
1t pushes up large ornamental red
veined leaves through the ivy roots
and faded lilies of the valley, and
in the fall it is mass of pink blos-
SONS with yellow throats. Planted
high on rock slope the red under
sides of the leaves bring color to
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to plant it so that after settling
it will be no deeper in the soil.
Keep New Shrubs
Well Watered.
After the new shrub or tree has
been planted it should be kept We'll
Watered until 1t has had time to de-
velop a good root system. If plant
ed early and carefully it should have
a strong enough root system to take
it safely through the summer with
out unusual watering. Newly plant
ed evergreens benefit by a tenn
porary shade to protect them from
the sun and wind uptil they are
we'll established. A lath or burlap
shade for such shrubs as lockwood,
yew, the evergreen magnolias, etc,
is particularly desirable.
Tall shrubs and trees need stalk
ing to prevent sWaying in the wind
until their roots are strong enough
to hold them. In stalking a tree
or shrub tits well to use pieces of
old rubber hose to protect the bark
from wire or cord. Tn. guy wires
used in stalking should be we'll
fastened and strong enough to pro-
tect the tree during a severe wind
storm.
The choice of shrubs for the
small yard is largely a matter of
personal preference The spireas,
forsythia, deutzia, weigela, lilac, etc,
are old standbys and can be de-
pended upon. There are many
other worthwhile shrubs however,
that are just as dependable and at
ractive but are not so commonly
planted. So the first suggestion is
not to be in too much of a hurry
in making your selections. Look
around. Ask your neighbor what
kinds he has and how we'll they
have done for him.
A great deal depends upon the
place for which the shrub is in
tended. Is it dry. moist. shady or
sunny? Should the shrub be tall
medium or low growing? Do you
want an evergreen, Towering or ber-
ried shrub for the place? Will
the shrub be subject to consider
able abuse, should it be ttorny
enough to command respect? Let
these considerations guide you in
your choice.
One more point might be men
toned and that ISIS it subject to
attack by the Japanese beetle?
There are number of shrubs which
are practically immune to injury.
1t will save much time and worry
if your plants are free from attack,
as this pest is already in the sub
urbs.
The same considerations which
guide you in selecting a shrub apply
IN buying a tree or vine. Most of
us, however, are more interested in
how soon it will provide shade
than in how big it grows. or wheth-
er its root system will rob the lawn
and make the growing of grass
around 1t difficult.
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Most Shrubs and Trees Should Be Planted About March
Wise to Let Root Systems
Become Well Established
Before the Hot Weather
Exceptions to Rule Include
Magnolias. Dogwoods and
Number of the Azaleas
By w. H. YOUNGMAN.

The middle Of March considered the proper time for the spring
planting of and shrubs Washington This less
should followed closely AS the
worked the planting Root
activity before the the and should
try to do planting interfere with this essential
well established before
weather The earlier we get the new plants in the better they VIII oo
There few exceptions the rule Magnoas dogWoods and
the buds swell
well bloom The
plants better in the the fall.
So order shrubs with the intention Of planting
pudding Most soils puddle
unless worked when And since most OF
take to work them too
that the
available
bottom of
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HUE kJluS julio lltSdl 1Ol llloSC OIL oOo
which do not require an acid soil is
sufficient fertilization at planting
time. Lacking well-rotted manures
or compost, peatmoss can be substl-
tuted for those shrubs which do not
require a sweet soil. For plants
loving an acid soil, peatmoss, woods
soil or leaf mold should be literally
incorporated in the hole before
planting. This is especially true of
foundation paintings since mortar,
plaster and lime from the building
operations are usually buried there
and tend to sWeeten the soil near tie
foundation, a condition unfavorable
for azaleas, rhododendronS, etc.,
which require an acid soil.
Pre-planting Care
Important.
If the newly purchased shrubs ar
rive too early for planting they
should be "healed-in" in a trench
until they are needed for planting.
If trench is impractical store in a
cool place where they should be
covered with wet sacks, damp peat
moss, or at least sprinkled frequent
ly. When the new shrubs upon ar
rival are dried out it is best to soak
them in water for a few hours before
planting.
Before planting it is we'll to remove
broken branches, to trim off smooth
ly the ends of broken roots, and to
cut back the tops Gf not already
done) to compensate for loss of roots.
Most shrubs are received with more
top than should be left on. Many
losses occur because the tops are too
big a load for the roots. 1t is better
to cut back new shrub more than
is necessary than not enough. Prune
1t severely and it will make an early
and vigorous growth.
The above applies equally as we'll
to evergreens and to deciduous
shrubs. The evergreens are sell
dom pruned back when transplant
ed but they would greatly benefit
by a judicious application of the
pruning shears. Among the SLOW
er-groWing shrubs it is a real temp
tation not to cut them back. This
is particularly true of holly, mag
nolia and the yeW. Nevertheless,
they should not be made exceptions
to the rule unless they come di-
rectly from nearby nursery and
have been properly grown in that
nursery.
Nurserygrown stock usually has
a fine, compact root system, and
can withstand transplanting much
better than stock (which has
long, straggly one. The latter
type may be severely injured in
transplanting. This is one reason
that the nurseryman does not prune
severely when transplanting, where
as the collector of wildings must
cut off most of the top.
Before placing the new shrub or
tree in the hole note the earth
mark on the trunk, which tells how
deeply it grew in the nursery. Try
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BY MARGARET NOWELL.
The first garden job in the spring going
whole yard yourself the neigbos
house is attractive be
the
The y planting other
features for 1t framed
shrubs the custom
paintings along property lines it well to
operate for uniformity.
In foundation planting the shrubs
the nestle
See house foundation planting
combine to interesting pattern
of the
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Serving Avocados

Here is a new way Of serving avo-
cados: Cut them In halves, discard
the seeds, fill the centers with
Roquefort French dressing. Then
chill half an hour and serve on
salad greens, garnished with a thin
wedge of lemon. The half Of avocado
is eaten with a spoon.
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Garden Club Note
The members of the Chevy CT

The members of the Chevy Chase
ID. c. Garden Club will meet on
Monday at the home of Mrs. William
R. Myers, 1854 Mckinley street. The
hostess will be assisted by Mrs. Lee
D. Latimer, Mrs. Hiram K. Green
and Mrs. Henry R. Cover.
Mrs. Elmer Higgins and the men,
bers of her committee are making
plans for a benefit card party to
take place in April, the proceeds to
be used for the clubs garden at the
Home for Incurables and other
activities.
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Using Fertilizer

The Federal Department of Ag-
riculture recommends that in ferti-
lizing a row of seeds or plants the
best practice is to distribute the
fertilizer in bands in the soil on
either side of the plants, not in a
deeper furrow below them or on the
surface above them.
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Fine Leaf Lettuce

Because leaf lettuce is demanded
by hotels and restaurants for fine
salads, 1t is grown extensively in
greenhouses all winter. Home gar
deners may enjoy it all summer at
small expense.
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Soak Seeds

Among the vegetables, beets, car
rots and spinach seeds will germi-
nate more quickly if soaked in warm
water all night and kept in a warm
room for q day after.
Evening star., 1939-03-11

To conserve paper, Japan has
ordered that magazines be reduced
in size.
Evening star., 1939-04-15

FARM. 167 ACRES FRONTING ~ MILES
on highway Route 4 springs, creek: o.
room mouse, ] bath. hot-water heat elec
] morse, . mules, farm implements: 20
minutes from city. 1925 18th st. NV,
----- 16a
20 ACRES. GROOM HOUSE ORCHARD,
spring: facing hard road to city: 81 800:
inston Va
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With improvements near school and bus.
5 well-arranged rooms. including loft.
liv. rm. oil burner; price $3.50. with
monthly payments about S36. In F.. H.
A. plan. Larger home nearby at S6950.
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.l-bo SklorlSh SD NV =
FARMS FOR SALE.

173 ACRES. IS CLEAR: 6s WOODED. IN
Guiding ,6-rm. frame house and Groom
camp cabin. mr.. Gunston Hall on Pohick
Greek Il miles from Washington: priced
rlght. N. C. HINES & SONS. 2116 Wilson
Evening star., 1939-04-15

/ LARGE 1-ROOM BRICK BUNGALOW.
/ equipped for > APARTMENTS if desired tile
bath cleo stoves and refrigerators, fire.
| place, built-tn garage: large wooded lot:
admirably situated in Hyattsville Hills.
: Call Greenwood oi64 or CIR 1899
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COUNTRY ESTATE
AT A FARM PRICE

MONTGOMERY County. 10 miles from Dis-
Ilct-i4 acres OF beautiful, rolling we'll
GRAINED land. commanding view OF coun-
tryside Old home can be repaired Also
new 3-room cottage chicken house and
otner outoulldlngs Owner undertook MANY
adoltional improvements. some Completed
inspection call WILLIAMS REALTY CO.
3l2 invest. Bldg. Phone Nail 4a2a ~
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$6.5OO.

Seven rooms bath. in Hyattsville's best
residential section newly conditioned
throughout: automatic, oil heat: H A.
approval 500 loan: 50x15O it. lot. on
paved street, convenient schools, transp
For INSPECTION call MR. TROTT. Greenwood
2149. or MR.. BOSWELL. Greenwood 1923.
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TWO PEAL. BARGAINS.

New br. bune.. attractive arra,neemeemt: ,le,,x
Several large oaks. 6Oxloo: 3 blks to
i-fare St car, Northwest SECTION; aoI 9"G2o: iay
Lartti oe bedrooms baths End; l
room playroom. bath. 3rd; auto a neat
gear gar; slate roof copper ooWnspout - .
and euttering; perfect conoltlon' ctoss "a
Conn ave-. stores and churcnes; iHsti
Mr. Ross. with L, SHOEMAKER MA
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HOUSES FOR SALE.

| FORECLOSED COLONIAL.
Silver Spring section. Five rooms and
bath; maids room. attached garage brick
| construction. slate room, oil heat large
| lott new-house condition. Half block from
18th street bus line; $3.50 cash, S495O
| monthly.
| For Information Call Shepherd 4517
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EXCEPTIONAL BUY.
NEW COLONIAL HOME.

1OG Down Approx $3.50 Mo.
Less than rent incl int primo, taxes
insurance or can be financed privately.
rms. bath with shower. open fire.
place hardwood floors rock wool insula-
ton. furred walls, attached brick garage,
oil heat, screens. weather-stripped caulked
full basement, laundry trays. High eleva-
! fare bus and car zone: will build same
type home in 6 rms. on nearby, lot, for
small additional cost. -. Open o. and lighted
Rainier, Md. A. C. ROGERS. Greenwood
o63f o613
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OPEN FOR YOUR INSPECTION.
BRICK AND STONE HOME,
OnS EOpECT GLEN RID

SILVER SPRING, MD. a..
splendidly arranged rooms. Llv. rm
with wood burning fireplace, tile bath. space
on End floor for 2 additional rms rms; @ tuil
ment windows, Slate roof. attached garage.
h.-wh.. with automatic oil burner; Beau,
tiful lot, 5Ox15O.. with landscapins ana
schools and park. Price, $3.50; very
reasonable terms
To reach: Drive out Colesville I'd. from
traf1c light in Silver Spring entrance OF
Indian Spring Golf Club. turn left on Forest
Glen I'd. to house. .a,,
NORTH WASHINGTON HOUSING CORE.
1890 Geo. Ave Shep. 5000, Shep 4544.
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WOODSIDF PARK

Owner. transferred West. offers 6-room.
S-bath home on l4-acre lot: automatic
neat; garage: close to bus schools, etc.
ROBERT GAYLOR.
$3.50 Georgia Ave Shepherd ol15
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

NEARBY VAT AND ROOM SEMI
detached homes: convenient TO school bus.
theater. street car and Colonial VILLAGE
Market Follow our sign at Wilson blvd
and N. Oak st. to 10Th and N Ode st.
ONE 7-RM BRICK CAPE COD ONE GRIN.
brick: stone front: both modern: attractive
locations. nr, bus, stores, 1Oc fare G. r.
NEWMAN $500 Lee hgWy.. Arlington. Va
LOG CABIN. RMS, B.. PORCHES,
basement, fireplace, acre; Lee highway bus;
monthly payment, Fairfax 254-J Is"
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HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT.

45 YOU ST. W.-6-RM ROW BRICK
am l.; slngle-car garage. Easy terms. Co
lumbia 1878, OWNER.
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$6,85O.

BRICK. 10 ROOMS. . BATHS.
Between Mt. Pleasant st. and Rock Creek
Park; lst moor. living ROOM reception hall,
dining room. kitchen. pantry; 2nd floor 3
bedrooms. bath, porch; Bird floor, 3 bed
rooms, bath; h.-wh. (gas furnace cleo,
screened, weather-stripped, maids room in
basement. Ewes. phone Geo SO79.
L. T. GRAVATTE,
T29 18th st Realtor Natl O153
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5000.
CHEVY CHASE, D. G.

New detached air-conditioned btp baifk
homes rooms e bedrooms and tlle ths cam aon.
An unheardof value and price ,cat;on IN im,s lust
ysn1sne soek a1a Nest "ef' 81 conn ave Only SEQ
cash ana then s5s per mU pasS Exhisit
,ome 3b1S Alton pl NV. open until .
pm. daily. Drive out Conn., ave to AZ ape
marie St. left 200 ft. to 35th st.' leit
block to homes
SPRINGLAWN. NC,
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Tourist Camp Acreage

5000 CASH.
rms. bath cellar, in Hyattsville; con-
veniertIy located; $4 900; $500 cash, $40
month Call Greenwood 1897.
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DESK SPACE WANTED.
ACREAGE FOR SALE.

STATE PPIcE PER MONTH. LOCATION
ano conveniences. Answer Box 434-A.
Quar-. 16s
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s.. 5.5O0-RIVERDALE MD.
LARGE ROOMS B.. H-WH,
GARAGE, CHICKEN HOUSE, LOT SOx16O.
. BLKS. SCHOOL AND CARS
A. H. SEIDENSPINNER, REALTOR
Green. 1910. Riverdale. Md Hyatts $50.
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On Wash and Bait blvd. 41a acres, new
heat; great investment and business; for
quick sale, $4,000; only $500 down. $45
per month. Act quick. Also nearby on
blvd, restaurant and apt hotwater heat
cost $4,000: take $3.50: this is good.
J. HARRIS ROGERS. phone Hattsville
4R2. eues Greenwood oo32
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FRENZEL. Mclean. VA.
FALLS CHURCH S31-W-1.
ANCIENT BRICK


90 acres. SCOTT. frontage on State road
snnable future subdivision. Just a fey,
minutes from D. C. line. Attractive g.
room mouse; INV h.. OIL automatic: deep
vel pump, outbuildines, Gear earaee
owner sacrificing for SlO5OO Cali MIR
WALLACE or MR.. LANE. Natl Os56
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6235 North Dakota Ave. NV.
Corner Bird and Sheridan Sts)
2-story detached brick house of stately
Appearance with spacious outside brick
porch on unique triangle lot. with shrub
berry and beautiful willow. tree; spacious
living room with open fireplace. lovely din
ing room and fully equipped Kitchen; 3
bedrooms with large closets: attractive
bathroom: full basement with recreation
room with side entrance lavatory, full-size
built-in garage: convenient to bus. schools,
stores. churches and recreation center:
priced to sell quick Open daily from 9
am to pm. For further Information call
L. B. MOORE. Agent.
For Better Homes"
Adams 10263 or
Columbia 1927.