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Evening star., 1939-10-21
Raising Tropical Plants
Successfully Calls for
Proper Greenhouse
Construction Need Not Be
Difficult or Expensive;
Lean.to Type Simplest
BY, GLADYS MOON.

gardena when the shivers
first frost the arrival Of winter?
gardenias their buried their
the borders There the bursting
and looking with
had to the house live with One
birdsnest
share the living with
All
little greenhouses
At 47O2 Chevy Chase boulevard
made dream a
Dutton ponseias
and night blooming
had eight blooms when brought
mad blooming
sticking leaf In damp sand placing in the and forgetting
Her 18
shallow brick cellar
through 16 The
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professional bricklayer built the
foundations, Mrs. Dutton put up the
greenhouse herself, enjoying the fit
ting together and the puttying, be-
cause she likes to do that sort of
thing, and also she was happy in
visualizing all that one sees there
today.
Vines Kept in
Control.
The brick foundation is covered
with vines, but not a single sprig
OF one is allowed to reach the wood
where it would rot the structure.
The "matrimony vine" is brilliant
now with red berries. and makes
the glass house pleasant thing to
view from the outside. On the side
Mrs. Dutton points to her healthy
Poinsettias. They will all be in
bloom for Christmas, and she will
take them in by her living room fire
place, and arrange them around
her miniature creche and Christmas
tree. The CHEEKY red blooms will last
through January. Then the plants
get no more water. but are cut back
and placed in the basement to sleep
until June.
Mrs. Dutton knows all the habits
of the lush tropical plants. There is
one. with great leaves, that domi-
mates the greenhouse. The leaves
have irregular holes in them, and
because OF these the plant is called
the Hurricane Fern as the holes
allow the winds to blow through it
with no injurious results.
came away from Mrs. buttons
with a gift, one leaf of the night
blooming cereus. 1t is now in its
sandy bed in south window, but
it will be several years. no doubt.
before 1t will need greenhouse. Per-
haps it is the prophesy of a green
house all my own!
Construction Not
Difficult.
Greenhouse construction is not
difficult or prohibitively expensive.
Manufacturers have evolved light
and durable materials of wood and
steel that are easy to handle. Light
framework is desirable also as it
gives little obstruction to light. The
foundations, however, should be
strong enough to support the super
structure against all weathers and
against settling which will loosen
the glass and cause it to crack.
A lean-to house Is the simplest
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let's not overlook the question of
freedom from disease and insect
pests, hardness, and season of
bloom.
With these items in mind we can
now turn to the books and cata-
logues and from their descriptions
determine in general way those
things most likely to fulfill our
needs. It is desirable to further check
them with the nurseryman, making
certain that the cultural conditions
are suitable and the habit of growth
meets the specifications. Whatever
we plant will almost certainly be-
come a permanent addition to our
garden and should add to its beauty
and our pleasure. A little time spent
in study is well justified.
Conditioning
The Soil.
With the selection made and the
order placed, now turn to the task
of insuring good growth. This means
preparing the soil and digging the
hole. Let's do better job than the
one saw recently. Fairly large
shrubs had been set out in holes of
less than Is inches in diameter.
Those holes would be considered
rather small for a rosebush, while
for a spirea or honeysuckle they were
decidedly inadequate. In the case
just mentioned the lack of vigor and
color might we'll have been antici-
pated. That only one or two shrubs
had died. so far, was surprising.
The roots of spirea or weigelia
will. in most cases. extend feet or
more from the crown of the plant.
If they are to grow out that far,
moisture-holding materials Chumus)
in the form of peatmoss, compost, or
1eafmold should be incorporated. If
the roots are to penetrate deeply into
the soil the humus should be spaded
In deeply. Lacking plant food and
moisture in the subsoil, the roots are
not likely to penetrate very far, espe-
cially in some Of our subsoils, which
are nearly as hard as concrete. In
some cases it may be desirable to
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Adequate Soil Preparation Before Planting Does Much Insure Success
Good Growth of New Trees
And Shrubs Dependent
Upon Proper Feeding
Consider Conditions Under
Which Plant Is Expected
ToLive Before Buying
By w. H. YOUNGMAN.

Before buying shrubs Of visualize the desired
effect Those visions usually we-grown
flowers
suitable plant take home
Immediately growth
dreamed? Well that depends carefully
before planting whether selected
the particular situation
1t still too early think planting
make selections
the SOIL With these jobs well
insure
Since high time placed delivery
selection tree shrub Is the soil rich wet shaded
sunny wind sheltered? Is TALL medium height
growing plant ded Does have room to spread must stay
copa These items relate the conditions
available Similarly
spread habit rapdy
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our lawn mowers so as to cut at
height of at least 2 inches.
Now that the weather Is cooler
and we feel more like having lit
tie vigorous exercise in the gar
den it is suggested that the exer-
else be obtained in preparing for
the fall planting of deciduous trees
and shrubs, rather than in setting
them out too early. 1t is we'll to
send your order in early but defer
planting until after killing frosts
have rendered the trees and shrubs
dormant. The middle of November
is as early as we should plan on
doing the actual planting.
While it is we'll to defer the plant
ing of tulips until mid-November,
most of the other early spring flow
ering bulbs should 60 into the
ground in October. This is particu-
larly true of the crocus. which de-
velops roots rather slowly and thus
needs a longer growing season than
the tulips. They will bloom when
planted late in the fall, but their
bloom will be smaller and not pro-
duce quite SO early or freely.
The amaryllis bulbs growing out
of doors should be lifted, dried off
and laid away for resting now. If in
pots, the pots can be placed in
dark storage room, and water with
held until time to start them anew.
This rest period Is not absolutely
necessary, but most home gardeners
give it to their bulbs. It will soon
be time to pot these winter r-hower-
ing bulbs.
It is well to mark the location Of
a number Of our perennials, while
they are still growing, to avoid In
jury when working in the flower beds
next spring. This is especially true
of those whose spring growth is
rather slow, such as the hibiscus,
lilies, Japanese anemones and snake
root. These are mostly fall-dowering
perennials and bulbs.
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if one has a place for it. 1t can be
but six feet, eight inches wide and
have room for bench and walk.
The walk can be excavated so that
the natural level of the ground forms
the bench, and this method of build
ing will lower the height of the
structure and its cost. A lean-to 10
feet wide gives room for two-foot
walk between two benches.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture publishes bulletin,
Greenhouse Construction and
Heating, No. 1879 that contains
drawings and descriptions of various
types of greenhouses. Whether we
intend to carry out such plans or
not, all enthusiastic gardeners en-.
Joy reading bulletins like this in tho
winter time.
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Tulip Bulb Eaters

Mice and moles do not molest
daffodil bulbs. but will eat every
tulip bulb within reach. In heavy
clay soils. however, they seldom do
much damage. In the snghter soils,
unless poison or traps are used to
control them, they will devour every
bulb.
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Training Vines

TWlning vines invariably twine
consistently in one direction. Some
species twine from right to left,
others from left to right. Observe
this habit when training them. The
young shoots will hold securely if
tWlned in the right direction. while
If trained contrarywise to their nat
ural habit OF growth breakage and
failure to hold will result,
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Bulb Protection

Hardware cloth is the most de-
pendable safeguard for protecting
crocus bulbs from the pilfering of
squirrels. Quarter or half inch mesh
wire buried in the soil just above
the bulbs will effectually protect
them.
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The Garden Notebook
Delphiniums and Lupines Prefer
Acid Soil Containing Humus

study by the Agricultural Experiment
Station delpnums pnes general
belief did better in slightly soils akn soils Their
found soil
ample humus than when low This explain
difficulty flowers
amod preparing them The addition lime should
opmum mentioned
obtained when the soil slightly acid Most OF soils
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Last weeks killing frost created a
good many jobs for the home gar
dener. Dead ANIMALS should now be
pulled and put into the compost
pile. Glads can be dug and carefully
dried. Cut off the dead dahlia stalks,
but digging can be deferred for
while. The tops of many of the
perennials might we'll be removed,
especially those containing quanti-
ties of seed, such as the hardy phlox,
asters, anchusa, etc. BY removing
them now many seedlings of inferior
quality may be avoided.
Rake and remove the dead crab
grass so as to give the new bluegrass
shoots room to grow and develop.
The physostegia, Virginica Vivid,
now putting forth in all its glory
is an excellent bedding plant to give
color in the late summer to the
garden. Unlike its tall relatives it
seldom grows more than 18 inches
high. The brilliantly colored f1ow-
ers, Lavender. begin to open in
August and continue for several
weeks. They last exceptionally we'll
as cut flowers The plants should
be set out in the spring and. like
the asters and chrysanthemums,
benefit by annual division. They are
gross feeders and need a well-en-
riched soil.
The shorter grass is clipped the
shorter the roots grow and the less
vigor can be expected. This is the
conclusion resulting from a series
of tests made at the Michigan Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station. Blue
grass will Withstand low cutting
better than any of the other grasses
tested, but nevertheless it benefits
by moderate moving practices. And
inasmuch as the control of crab
grass, the worst enemy of our lawns,
is facilitated by having vigorous
stand of bluegrass it seems that we
should all raise the cutterbars on
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Plant SnOwdrops

A south wall is the best place to
plant your snowdrops. Put them
near window and you will wake
up some sunshiny February morning
and find them in bloom.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Nourishing Roots

The dust form of root-promoting
substances is not quite as effective
as the liquid solutions, but it is
easier to use and much safer.
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Nv MARGARET NOVEL;.

By MARGARET NOVEL;
dcu peshab exquisite
bloom suspended water globe makes
table The makes the detail the blossom most
interesting Being
nsnt remains In perfect condition for time.
Evening star., 1939-10-21

But you're right-if is an orange tree. laden
nvifh golden fruit. And it is groaving vigorously
right in Chevy Chase. on the estate of DR.. Whit.
man Cross, ,vhere its glossy green leaves and yel
lou oranges are much admired.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
W. P. A.
Continued From First Page.)

and House sent to President Rcose-
velt's desk last week.
Representative Woodrum was a
leader in the economy movement by
which Congress cut $l50,000, 900 from
the Presidents request for an $685.
OOOO 900 fund.
Principal provisions of Represent
ative Woodrum's bill include:
/. Congress would determine the
amounts to be spent in each State
for each month in the year be-
ginning July l.
2. One billion dollars would be
spent through the U. R. A. on unem-
ployment relief projects by the Gov
ernment alone or in cooperation
with States and municipalities. The
remainder would be available to the
President for expenditure at his di-
rection for relief purposes, includ-
ing cash grants.
3. Before May IS, the U. r. A.
administrator would send Congress
a statement of his proposed eXpen-
ditures in each State each month.
4. No grants could be made to any
State or municipality unless the ad-
ministrator were convinced it had
established a satisfactory plan of
unemployment relief.
5. To be eligible for relief, an ap-
plicant must be employable, must
have made reasonable effort to
find private job, must not be eligi-
bic for other adequate Federal aid,
and must show that he or his de-
pendents would suffer hardships If
he were not included on the rolls.
6. A person could have U. r. A.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Gas-Coa| Competition
Problem BROUGHT Up
By the Associated Press.


The effect of sales of natural gas
on the ailing bituminous coal in
dustry has been brought to the at
tention of the Federal Power Com
mission.
This was disclosed today when a
House Appropriation Subcommit-
tee made public the record of hear
ings on the independent Offices ap-
preparation bill for 1910, when new
appropriation for the commission
was under discussion.
Representative Dirksen, Repub-
lican. of Illinois, one of the subcom-
mittee members, asked Acting Chair
man Clyde l.. Seavey of the Power
Commission whether the commits
sion's attention had been called ito
the fact that something ought to be
done about taking cognizance of the
destruction of the coal industry in
the various States?"
"You know full we'll, no doubt, that
the mining industry in the soft coal
States is very much on its ear about
the destructive effects of natural gas
upon the coal industry" Representa-
tive Dirksen said.
Mr.. Seavey expressed doubt wheth-
er the commission had jurisdiction in
a coal versus Oil question. Represent
ative Dirksen predicted more rigid
control over natural gas lines to curb
competition with the coal industry
Evening star., 1939-02-06
RetriaI Plea Of Youths
Is Slated Tomorrow

A motion for a new trial will be
argued tomorrow in District Court
before Justice Jesse c. Adkins In
behalf Of Leroy Evans, George
Malloy and James D. Posey, who
were convicted recently Of second
degree murder for the Staying of
George E. Sanford, 20. on August
13 in an automobile in the 1900
block of Buchanan street NV.
Counsel for the three youths con-
tend there were Irregularities in the
conduct of the trial.
Assistant United States Attorney
Allen j. Krouse, who represents the
Government, will oppose new trial,
contending the three were given a
fair hearing. Sanford, a passenger
in the automobile, was a friend of
the accused. The four youths had
been cruising near the White House
when they picked up a colored man,
Thomas E. Giles. planning to rob
him, 1t was brought out at the trial.
They drove around the city and
there was a tuSSle in the rear
of the automobile with Giles, and
Sanford was mortally wounded by
a pistol shot. The prosecutor con-
tended the three defendants were
guilty as indicated, as they were
engaged in the commission of a
crime. Evans and Malloy are IS
years old and Posey is 20. Police
contend Evans and Malloy were
arrested in Richmond, Va, while
Posey was apprehended here. The
Government accuses Evans of firing
the shot which killed Sanford.
Evening star., 1939-02-06

work for not more than IL months
at time or more than IL out of
IS months. After that, he would
be placed at the bottom of the list
of eligibles.
Political Activity Banned.
7. Refusal without cause to &C
cept an available private Job would
cause a person to be placed at the
end of the eligible list.
8. Prevailing rates of pay must
be met.
9. Heavy construction projects
would be prohibited.
TO- 1t would be a felony for any
U. r. A. administrative employe to
engage in political activity, for any
person to solicit or accept a con-
tribution for political purposes from
any one on relief rolls, and for any
person to threaten another person
in order to obtain contributions or
support.
II. The bill would levy a $4,000
fine and years imprisonment
against any person who uses fraud,
force, threat, discrimination on ac-
count of race, religion, l. political
affiliations, or membership in a
labor organization to deprive q
person of relief.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
FEC. Held Unable
To Regulate Phone
Industry Effectively
Radio Tukes 80 Pct.
Of Aeeney's Time,
McNinch Suys
BY the Associated Press.

~ Vic hooOClhtco Elcoo.
Chairman Frank r. McNinch Of
the Federal Communications Com.
mission informed Congress today
that under the commissions pres
ent setup and budget 1t could not
effectively regulate the telephone
industry.
Radio is an insistent, urgent
thing that is on our doorstep every
day." he said. "The commission
puts something like 80 per cent Of
its time on radio or broadcasting
During hearings on the independ-
ent Offices appropriation bill made
public today, Mr.. McNinth said in
reply to questions, that there was
a 100000 annual savings in tele-
phone rate reductions, which were
persuaded" by the Federal tele-.
phone investigation completed in
June, 1887.
The chairman told the Appropria- :
tions Subcommittee he had not for,
mulated any policy regarding
monopoly in radio broadcasting. =.
1--WE are now taking testimony
daily on networks and monopolies
and we have no information upon
which we could intelligently predi-
cate any conclusion as to whether
there is monopoly, what is a monop-
oily, where it exists, and so on" he
said.
Mr.. McNinth added that he had
formulated no policy with respect
to newspaper ownership OF frequen-
cies
Under present statute" he said,
'the commission can make no dis
tinction between a newspaper and
other corporation or organization.
Evening star., 1939-02-06
Tariff Commission
Probes u. 5. Loss Of
South American Trade
Foreign Penetration
Declared to Have Made
Extensive Heodwoy
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Tariff Commission is studying
the encroachment Of foreign made
products upon United States ex-
ports to Latin America.
Sidney Morgan, commission Sec
retary, so advised House sub
committee at hearings, made public
! today, on the Independent ofnces
appropriation bill.
A reference to increased sales Of
German and Italian planes in South
America, at the expense of Amer
ican aircraft, brought from Mr..
Morgan a statement that it showed
what an effort is being made by
our competitors to get all the trade
they can"
He said the commission was
studying that general situation"
and was Investigating the activities
Of a certain country, not alone in
Europe, but We are going to look at
the reverse side Of the picture by
seeing what is done in South
America"
Foreigners Declared Aggressive.
With reference to German and
italian penetration of the Latin
American plane market, he asserted:
Undoubtedly they have been not
only aggressive, but shrewd and very
wise in the things they have done
down there. They have established
banks, special credits and educa-
tional contacts, making it possible
to send local men abroad to be
educated in their schools. and there
is an exchange of talent going on
in all those countries.
"They have been carrying on a
program of that kind for years. We
are in a position now of trying to do
something to recover ground that
we might have won much more
easily years ago"
A question about German and
Italian sales was raised by Repre-
sentative Houston, Democrat, of
Kansas, who said an airplane manu-
facturer had told him lot of ex-
port business to South America had
been lost because representatives of
foreign countries were taken by
their Ambassadors to see the
authorities in South American ma
tionS.
Ambassadors Criticized.
Representative Houston said he
was advised that "our Ambassadors
were a little too high-hat to take
advantage Of any opportunity to
promote our business interests, and
that therefore the business was gone
when our boys got around to the
proper Office
Mr.. Morgan asserted that the Am
bassadors he knew were never so
high-hat that they were not first
and last good businessmen, looking
out for American interests" He said
activities of foreign nations in
Latin America put Americans fire.
quently at disadvantage. adding:
1T is not only case of aggressive
salesmanship, but there are cam
paigns of propaganda. and even
villification, and 50 far as I know
the United States has done little
practically to counteract that sort
of thing. But the tide is changing"
Evening star., 1939-02-06
clio. Sees Labor Act
Changes as Helping
Anti-Union Firms
Workers Would Suffer
As Result, Article in
Lewis Paper Says
BY the Associated Press,

The c. I. o. contended today that
amendments proposed to the Labor
Relations Act by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor would benefit anti
union corporations and that section
of the A. F. of L. leadership (which
has moved only by blind hate OF
the c. I. o. and industrial organiza-
ton of the Nations workers"
An article in the c. I. o. News,
official publication Of John L. Lewis
Congress for Industrial Organiza-
ton, said the c. I. O.'s legal de-
partment had concluded after study
Of the amendments that workers in
the A. F. of l. and the c. I. o. alike
would suffer if they were adopted.
Sees Peril to Acts Value.
Indicating the bitter struggle be-
tween the two labor organizations
would be carried before Congress
shortly on the issue of changing the
Wagner Act, the article said the
amendments introduced on behalf
Of the A. F. of L. by Senator Walsh,
Democrat, of Massachusetts would
destroy almost completely the value
Of the act for labor.
1.-The amendments would. to all
intents and purposes, prevent the
National Labor Relations Board
from ruling against the vast ma
jority of company unions which
have been fostered by anti-union
employers" the C. I. O. paper said.
Under the new definitions of a
company union, only the most
clumsy attempts ION the part of
employers to keep the workers out
of bona fide labor organizations
would be found Objectionable. The
more subtle methods which have
been used by hundreds of employers
would be approved.
Warning of Fake Unions.
"Signif1cantly. the amendment
would guarantee the A. F. L. the
right to establish fake unions-as it
had done many times in the past-in
order to prevent the C. I. Q. from
bringing the real gains of unionism
to exploited workers"
The paper termed the proposal
that employers be allowed to call
for employe elections as device
which would be used to forestall
organization of workers before it
was well started. 1t added that the
A. F. L. amendments would subject
activities of the Labor Board to
review of the courts at every turn,
and said:
The A. F.. L. amendments reflect
the drive of tory manufacturers to
get the Labor Board completely tied
up in the courts