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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Now Is Time
To Protect
The Elms
Prevent Damage
From Leaf Pest
By Spraying

Many elm trees may be in danger
of damage by the annual ravages of
the elm leaf beetle, one of the worst
pests of elm in the Northeast, warns
Prof. Bennett of the New York State
College of Forestry, at Syracuse Uni
versity.
In midsummer the leaves of elm
become lacy in appearance due to
the feeding of the grubs. These
leaves soon turn brown. curl up and
drop from the trees. Beetles over
winter in the shelter of hedges,
buildings and often in attics of
houses. This is probably one of the
main reasons why the insect is so
much more of pest in cities and
towns than it is on woodlot elms.
Prof. Bennett says that now the
beetles are chewing small holes in
the leaves and already some have
commenced egg laying. The yellow,
pear-Shaped eggs are laid in tiny
masses on the underside of the leaf.
In few weeks the small grubs will
hatch and by their feeding on the
under surface, skeletonize the leaf,
causing the characteristic lacey ap-
pearance by midsummer.
When the damage is done the
then full-sized grubs crawl down
the trees by thousands to the ground
where they later transform to
beetles
The best preventive. according to
Prof. Bennett, is to spray the fol-
iage now with an arsenical spray
mixture. Not only will it kill the
beetles feeding at the time, but a
sufficient quantity of the poison will
remain to kill the young grubs that
hatch from the eggs later. For this
purpose fish oil or linseed oil is
recommended to make the poison
stick to the leaves. The formula
for the mixture is as follows:
Lead arsenate, 4 pounds; fish oil
or linseed oil, l pint; water, 100
gallons.
4iiC opi dy NC dppliCu llOt
only to reach all the leaves, but es-
pecially the undersides, since it is
there the grubs feed.
One important problem in con-
trolling this pest is that one per-
son may spray his trees, but the
beetles fly back the following spring
from neighboring, untreated trees.
Infested trees along many city
streets are sprayed every year, but
trees in the back yard or vacant lot
are left untouched. The beetles
breed on these unsprayed trees and
spread each year.
This oversight. coupled with the
fact that infested trees are often
sprayed too late, is the main reason
why spraying for the elm leaf beetle
has become an annual task. We
waste lot of money in this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Keep Squash Bearing

Summer squashes often pass much
more quickly than they would if
the squashes were kept picked. They
ought to keep bearing until frost, but
Will not do so If constant picking
is not maintained. They are not
good for the table when they get so
hard that the thumbnail cannot be
readily pressed into the skin so as
to leave a mark. Even though they
reach this stage, however, they
should be taken of and If necessary
thrown away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Cutting Delphinums

When delphiniums have pretty
well passed their first season of
bloom, the question comes as to
whether or not they should be cut
back. Growers differ on this point.
Some think that no harm is done.
while others believe cutting back
the stalks in order to induce a
second blooming season saps the
stamina Of the plants. On general
principles it is safe enough in the
home garden to cut back below the
point where the flowers appeared,
and to do this as soon as new leaves
have started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Late CaulihOWer

Late caulifloWer is easier to grow
than the earlier varieties. You may
succeed in the fall where you failed
in the summer. Keep the ground
around the plants well hoed and
apply water If you can. Did you
ever serve the ribs of the head
raw? When cut into small cubes
and slightly sailed they have .
flavor which is very pleasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
The Garden Notebook
Leafy Tree Branches May Be
Used to Shade New Plants

When think of garden think the three "FFm Flowers
Worms
have freely apply liquid
hand to shade newly set-ou plants useful substitute
pushed the
in
interval the plants will have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

growth will be slow and results dis
appointing. But given good start
it will spread surprisingly fast. Like
all other plants ivy responds to good
treatment.
There are many forms (named va
rieties) of the English ivy, some
with small, dainty leaves, others
with heart-shaped leaves. ETC., so
that some thought should be given
to the desired texture of foliage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

Frequently we find a situation
where. because of shade, dryness or
tree roots, grass fails to grow. The
English ivy CHedra helix can be
depended upon to clothe such places
with dark evergreen coat. For dry
situations under maple trees it is
more apt to prove satisfactory than
any other ground cover. Bare tree
trunks, dead treea. and stumps also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Ferns Like Lime

Most ferns favor soils with lime
in them and one insist on such
soil, but a good garden soil will suit
most OF them. Only the bog species
Of fern need an acid soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

anu especially lIlleS NC SIdl ISu we
can soon expect thundershowers with
their attendant winds to blow over
unprotected tall-growing plants. A
green bamboo stake is good for
plants growing to 3 feet. while
stouter stakes are needed for taller
growing plants.
If you would have fine large bios
SONS on your peonies next season it
is time to start fertilizing for them
now while the buds are forming. An
application now, and again the first
of August, of good complete fertil-
izer having an analysis of 1875 or
similar applied at the rate of 3-5
pounds per 100 square feet of bed
will do much to insure such a crop
of flowers Bone meal. long the
standard plant food, is too slow act
ing, but if applied regularly every
six months over a period of years
will produce the desired results. For
extra fine bloom one should apply
liquid manure at weekly intervals in
the early spring while the buds are
developing.
Sometimes our ornamental trees
send out new branches quite low
down on the trunk. Since we desire
trees, not shrubs, it is we'll to rub"
off these new shoots while they are
still small. This is especially true
of the dogwood and redbud.
1t is not too early to begin pre-
pairing the sell for fall planting of
bulbs. Enrich the soil with manure
so that by planting time it will have
become completely broken down. In
the small garden where this is i'm
practicable the manure should be
composted and then incorporated at
planting time. Otherwise there is
always the danger OF causing the
bulbs to rot.
When dividing and resetting iris it
is always we'll to carefully examine
the rhizomes for iris borers. Ex-
animation at the base of the leaves
will usually indicate its presence, al
though they may have entered
through the rhizome, in which case
the entry hole will be readily visible.
After removing the borer, worm a
half inch or more in length, disin-
feet the rhizome with either LIQUID
or powdered bordeaux or sulphur.
This will in most cases prevent the
development of rots.
The foliage should be cut back
from half to two-thirds. Set the
rhizome on a slight mound, covering
1t with dirt.
Delphinium and hollyhocks are
two tall-growing perennials that
many gardeners insist on growing,
although they are attacked by sew
eral diseases and insects. However,
they will grow and thrive if given
care. This includes ample supplies
of humus incorporated in a not too
acid soil, regular busting with a
sulphur-rotenone dust, or spraying
with bordeaux and nicotjne-sul-
phate.
Boxwood are often attacked by the
leaf-miner by scale insects and &C.
casionally by leaf-chewing worms.
Rotenone dust regularly applied,
while not cure for mature scales
or for the leaf miners that have en-
tered the leaf tissue, is probably the
most effective general control, and
one that will, in the long run, give
reasonable control of all of these
pests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

Z One is often tempted to save
homegrown seeds from many of his
garden plants. This is a COM
mendable practice in most cases.
but there are exceptions. Column
bines, which are the result of much
crossing and hybridizing, are one
of the exceptions. Their seedlings
all too frequently are seldom equal
in color, size or quality to their
parents.
One often admires the American
beech and wonders why we so sell
dom see it growing in local yards.
1t is next to impossible to trans
plant Most of those We do see
were purchased as pot-grown plants
in very small sizes.
One should be very careful in
using the laWnmoWer about trees.
The careless knocking off of a piece
of bark may result in death to a
priceless shade tree. Diseases ordi-
narily enter through wounds, and
it only takes a small wound.
1t is high time that the stalking of
tall growing perennials, and ANIMALS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Sow Pansies Ahead

Pansies must be sown a year
ahead In order to have early flow
ers. The beds should be made in
late July and early August. Use
the best seed obtainable.
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may be covered by this climber with
little or no effort, for once started it
easily takes care of itself.
Sending out roots at each leaf
node, ivy makes substantial COW
ering that is not easily disarranged.
1t hugs the ground and even where
the soil has been enriched it is sell
dom over 10 to IL inches in height.
Where the soil has most of the
characteristics Of concrete the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29
Poison Worms

Watch for the same worms on
caulif1owers that feed on cabbage
plants. You can poison them with
arsenate of lead in the same way
while the plants are small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

Tree Lore
It is always better to remove q
tree that Is not healthy and plant
in It's place good tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

1t is high time that the stalking of
tall growing perennials, and ANIMALS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-06-29

and especially lilies be started. We
can soon expect thundershowers with
their attendant winds to blow over
unprotected tall-growing plants A
green bamboo stake is good for
plants growing to feet. while
stouter stakes are needed for taller
growing plants.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Anniversary Parties
Enjoyed by Harris

Mr.. and Mrs. Burl w. Harris have
been in the center OF series OF
anniversary celebrations the past
few days. Friday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Yates entertained at
dinner. celebrating the birthdays of
Mrs. Yates and Mr.. Harris and the
fifth wedding anniversary Of Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Yates. Covers were
laid for ~ and three-tiered cake
was the centerpiece. Saturday eve
ming Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Baker en-
tertained at a birthday dinner for
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, honoring the
birthdays of Mr.. Harris and Mr..
Baker. On returning home Mr..
Harris was surprised to be well
coined by IS guests whom Mrs.
Harris had invited to honor his
birthday. The evening was spent
with stunts and games. at which
Mr.. and Mrs. George Youngs won
the prizes. Besides many other
gifts, Mr.. Harris was presented
with a golf bag by the guests. On
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Harris enter
tanned II guests at dinner honoring
the third birthday of Master Rich
ard Cooper. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Cooper, Fenton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Calendar of Social Events
TODAY

TODAY
Townsend Club m, Ypsianu High School
number S Order of Eastern Star regular meet
ing, 80 Masonic Temple, chapter
meeting $3.50, Charles McKenny Hall, Harry
Shaefer, host
City Lodge number l67 knights OF Pyhas first rank and
OF Friendship will be exempified.
Council O'Clock, dining and B. Charles
McKenny Hall; captains at Sis.
Deaconess Society Lutheran Church. 7:45 at church.
Auxiliary Canton number 80 Ann Arbor postponed
account OF Rebekah state assembly.
Spanish War Veterans e. "A r., IIall z:3o
TUESDAY
Ypsant Women Club dinner
celebrating Business Hotel Huron.
p Mrs. Ruth Huston Whippe OF Plymouth
speak Making Democracy Work Through Our Own
Government There will be musical special
Ypsnti Foreign Wars this
GAR. Hall
Auxiliary Wars this at with
Mrs Bert Lutz
Ypsan Christian postponed
the annual Calkns service.
Felowcraft degree 1880. Masonic Temple lodge
Industrial Pleasure Club 2:30 George Stuart
Ypslan High Community o'clock,
Ypsilanti School auditorium
Old Tyne Card Club, 80 with Mrs Henry Zeininger.
Chorus Of City Schools $780, Ypsan High School
knitting Literary Club house 10 ~
o'clock Yarn is being given
Capsule Club. o'clock with Mrs. Harry Swanson.
Methodist Society
poned Thursday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Engagement of Miss
Helfrich Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur ]. Helfrich
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Doryce Ethel to
Donald J. Wink, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Wink. Spring Lake, Mich
Miss Helfrich attended Albion Col
lege two years. where she was a
member OF the Alpha Xi Delta Sor-
GRITTY and University OF Michigan
two years where she received her
degree OF Bachelor OF Arts in Au.
gust, 1910 from the Literary Col.
lege. In Ann Arbor Miss Helfrich
belonged TO the Martha Cook Asse-
citation.
sMr. Wink received his Bachelor OF
Science in Chemical Engineering
from the University OF Michigan
in August, 1889. and his Master OF
Science June. 1910. He was affiliated
with the Tau Beta Pi, the American
Institute OF Chemical Engineering
and the Phi Kappa Phi Fraternities.
At present Mr.. Wink is employed
with the Standard Oil Company OF
California at Coalinga, Calf.
The marriage OF Miss Helfrich
and Mr.. Wink will take place Dec.
rs In Southern California.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Haoiland-Hutson MuphaS
in First Methodist Church

fitting sleeves. and deep pointed
girdle, below which the full skirt
fell to the floor, extending In the
back In circular train. The long
veil of white net that extended
over the train and the second fin
gertip veil were caught into a
bandeau of white satin ribbon.
The bride wore a strand OF pearls
and CARRIED -fese-polnte- hand
kerchief that her mother had car
ried at her own wedding. Her arm
bouquet was OF white lilies, CEN
tered with white rosebuds and tied
with a satin ribbon bow.
The matron OF honor wore a
gown Of deep gold taffeta, its fit
ted bodice having high round
neckline and a square tucked
yoke edged with knife pleatins
and fastened with rhinestone but
tons. The bracelet length sleeves
were also edged with the pleating.
A belt OF Indian earth color velvet
defined the waistline. and the
floor length full skirt. plain in
front, fell in folds at the back. 4
braided band OF Indian earth vel
vet formed a border for the Juliet
cap that held the short matching
veil. Her arm bouquet was of
gladioli, shaded from peach to
red bronze, and single Indian
earth chrysanthemums tied with
bows OF gold satin ribbon.
The bridesmaids costumes were
the same as that OF the matron Of
honor except that the belt and
cap were OF moss green velvet and
the chrysanthemums in the bou-
quets were gold shading to bronze.
The boutonnieres worn by the
men were OF white carnations for
the groom and best man and bebe
chrysanthemums for the ushers.
Mrs. Illusions gown was of
black velvet with a cOrsage of
pink rosebuds and white bebe
chrysanthemums and pearl
brooch at the throat Her small
hat was dark blue. Mrs. Long
necker's costume was Of silver
and black crepe with a corsage of
rubrum lilies. Her small dark hat
was trimmed with ostrich tips. T..
After the ceremony, a reception
for 125 guests was held In the
Ladies Literary clubhouse, which
was beautifully decorated with
bouquets of rosepink dahlias.
white chrysanthemums and varl-
colored garden flowers. In the
large parlor. a small lace-covered
table bore the square TERED we'd
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14

A simple but pretty wedding
was that OF Miss Ella E. Dicker-
son, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Dickerson, Geddes Rd.,
and Darold Heidi, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. NJ. Heidi, South Lyon.
which took place Saturday eve
ming at $3.50 in the Worthwhile
Lutheran Church. Rev. e. z. Ros-
SOW officiated.
The church was decorated with
a profusion- OF lovely summer
flowers. Before the ceremony Mrs.
Miller, South Lyon. sang II Love
You Truly" and 20 Promise Me-"
accompanied by the church or
ganist. who also played the We'd
ding march from "Lohengrin"
as the party entered the church.
The bride was attended by Miss
Zelma Heidi, sister OF the groom,
and Mr.. Heidts best man was
George Dickerson, brother OF the
bride. The bride wore a street
costume of dark blue crepe with
silver trimmings. with a small
matching yelled hat. She wore n
corsage OF pink roses and white
bebe chrysenthemums. Miss
Heidts costume was of maroon
crepe, and she wore matching
hat with short veil. Her corsage
was also of pink rosebuds and
white chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Dickerson, mother OF the
bride, chose a gown OF dark pur-
pie crepe with a corsage of white
gladioli and orchid chrysanthe-
NUNS. The groom's mother wore
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Beautiful Autumn Wedding Ceremonies HighAght

ding cake, decorated with rose
buds and orange blossoms and
surmounted by silver wedding
bells. 1t was thanked by crystal
epergnes holding candles and
nosegays OF bebe chrysanthemums.
After the bride cut the cake, II
was taken to the dining room and
placed on damask cloth that
was centered by low silver bowl
FILLED with white rosebuds and
white carnations, with tapers in
silver candlesticks and silver nut
bowls on either side.
Mrs. Theodore Lindquist was
mistress OF Ceremonies in the
parlors. assisted by Mrs. T. Fred
Older, Mrs. James 4. Power Mrs.
Olin c. Eckley, Mrs. Richard A.
Weir, Mrs. Karl Tunnicliffe and
Mrs. Morris Seiple. In the dining
room Mrs. Russell F. Smith was
in charge and was assisted in serv-
ing by Miss Mary Alice Power,
Miss Elizabeth Whitehouse, Mrs.
Richard Eckert, Miss Katherine
Woodward. Port Huron, and Miss
Isabel Harris. Guests were present
from Topeka. Kas., Urbana, o.,
Detroit, Highland Park, Port
Huron, Monroe, Ann Arbor and
Belleville. They included the
brides paternal grandfather,
George L. Hutson. Topeka. Kan,
and her maternal grandmother,
Mrs A. II Gaumer, Urbana, o.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Haviland
left for a short wedding trip, the
brides going away costume being
wine wool suit. with long fitted
jacket and pleated skirt. She wore
a small black hat and a corsage of
the rosebuds from her bridal bou-
quet. They will return here for a
short time before going to Detroit
to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haviland are both
graduates of the Roosevelt High
School Mrs. Havitaud was gradu--
ated from the Michigan State Nor
NAL College, where she belonged
to the Alpha Mu Sigma sorority
and was an officer in the Woman's
League. She taught for two years
in Capac and for three years In
the Ypsilanti Junior high school.
Mr.. Haviland attended the Normal
College for three years and re-
ceived the bachelor and masters
degree in chemical engineering
from the University OF Michigan.
He is now research chemist in the
Laboratories OF che Fisher Body
Co. OF General Motors.
Mrs Hayiland has been feted at
many social functions the past
month. Showers were given by
Miss Isabel Harris and Mrs. Rich
ard Mahard, by Mrs. C. P. Erwin,
by Mrs. Walter z. Tubbs, Mrs.
Richard Eckert and Miss Mary
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Miss Martin Bride
of Nelson WOOdSide

The chapel OF the First Methodist
Church In Ann Arbor formed the
setting for the marriage OF Miss
Evelyn A. Martin daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Martin. OF War
rem Road. Ann Arbor. and Nelson
Z. Woodside, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roland o. Woodside, at 7 o'clock
Saturday evening.
Rev. ]. Edward LantZ read the
ceremony before the altar, which
was lighted by tapers In cathedral
eandelabra- and had baskets OF
white gladioli on either side.
The bride. who was given In
marriage by her father, wore SOL
der blue frock with white satin bod
ice and fitted, waistlength blue
jacket. She wore an off-the-face hat
OF soldier blue Her bridal bouquet
was OF small white chryanthemums.
Mrs. George Gill, sister OF the
bride, who was her only attendant,
wore a navy dress trimmed with
gold, with which she wore navy ac-
cessories. Mrs. Gill's bouquet was
made up OF small pink chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Robert Woodside, brother Of the
groom, was the best man, and the
ushers were Jack Meckes. cousin of
the groom, and Dean Allward, both
Of Ypsilanti.
For the occasion Mrs. Martin
chose a navy crepe dress contrasted
by wine accessories, and corsage
OF yellow roses. Mrs. Woodside wore
a wine crepe dress with wine &C
cessories, and corsage OF yellow
roses.
Following the service, a recep-
ton was given in the home OF the
brides parents, where white chry-
santhemums were used In decora'
ton OF the rooms.
After a short trip the couple will
reside on Warren Road. Ann Arbor.
The bride is a graduate Of Ypsi-
lanti High School and Hamilton
Business College and Is a secretary
with the Personal Finance Company
Of Ann Arbor. The groom Is with
the Peninsular Paper Mill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-14
Miss Dickenon Bride of
Darold Heidi, South Lyon

a gown OF print crepe with SINH
lar corsage.
A reception for 25 gueSts was
held after the ceremony at the
home Of the brides parenls. The
house was deliberately decorated
with summer flowers. Refresh
ments were served at small tables
covered with crepe cloths adorn-
ed with figures OF brides and
grooms. The three TERED wedding
cake was decorated with floral
designs and surmounted by a tiny
bride and groom-bster- Mr-and
Mrs. Heidi left on a trip through
Canada and to Niagara Falls. They
will reside In South Lyon.
Mrs. Heidi is a graduate OF the
Ypsilanti High School and Mr..
Heidi Of the South Lyon school.
the bride has been for some time
employed at the Ypsilanti kresse
store.
A pre-nuptial shower was given
by the brides sister, Mrs. Edgar
Blattenberger. for % former and
present fellow-employes OF the
bride. The house was decorated
with bouquets OF flowers. A pink
and white umbrella. surmounted
by figures OF a bride and groom.
rested on a large table, with pink
and white streamers extending
from It to the corners OF the room.
Many lovely and practical gifts
were spread beneath 1t and many
more gifts were sent TO the bride
from other friends. Games were
enjoyed, Mr.. Heidi winning the
first prize.