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Evening star., 1940-08-24
Plant Geraniums
In Indoor Boxes

Geraniums, in addition to being
admirable bedding plants, are espe-
cially fine subjects for growing In.
doors in any well-lighted window.
We find them in farmhouse windows
in sections where these flowers are
used. Sometimes they grow in cans
formerly used as food containers
and occasionally they repose in more
decorative pottery.
Large numbers of plants can now
be started from cuttings. The dry
weather of July and the heat Of
that month has hardened the tissues
of geraniums so that they are now
in fine shape for propagating.
Make the cuttings short and
stocky. Remove all lower leaves
and place the then trimmed cut.
tings in moderately moist sand,
shade it so as to prevent further
drying out. Moisture must always
be present, but to insure roofing,
never let it reach the point of sog-
glneSs. If leaves seem to yellow, it
indicates too much moisture.
When roots have formed make
sure of this by lifting and examin-
ing a cutting-pot the plants in
fairly rich soil, and shift them to
larger pots or containers as the
roots develop.
Watering should be done care.
fully. Geraniums delight in a rich,
tight, moist soil but resent all over
doses of water. Never stand q
geranium in saucer full of water
1t is a sure way to kill the plant.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Rose
Cuttings in
Ways
Plant Immediately
In Sand or Loan;
Shade Needed
Star Stan Photo.

The country is alive with gardeners
who wish to root rose cuttings. A
large number of gardeners believe
ordinary stem cuttings are made
quate and feel that heel or mallet
cuttings are the only suitable types.
For them the method is described.
A heel cutting is one that retains
a small part of the 2-year- stem
at the base of the cutting They
may be cut with sharp knife or
simply torn off with quick jerk.
A mallet cutting also carries a
short piece of the 2-year-old stem.
This wood is mallet shaped in con-
trast to the heel which is just a
shield-shaped silver of the old wood.
After they are removed from the
parent plant, both cuttings need
planting with a minimum of delay.
Like other rose cuttings they are
planted in sand or light loan and
shaded until roots form. Inverted
glass jars help to control humidity.
Experimentors may find pleasure
in dabbling with the root-forming
substances now available in the
shops. Cuttings treated in strict ac-
cordance with the instructions fur
niShed with the material may root
more quickly or the root system may
develop more abundantly. Since the
process is inexpensive, an increasing
amateur interest is expected.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Suckers on Rose
Plants Should
Be Removed

Roses sent out by nurserymen
are generally budded stock. Now a
budded rose is generally a fine vari-
ETY. budded on a vigorous rose root
or stock. The vigorous, sometimes
wild stock is known for its enor-
nous root system or food collecting
system and for the profuseness 1t
demonstrates in forcing flowers to
bloom. When a shy bloomer is
grown on so strong stock it natural
ly follows that the root vigor will
force 1t into full blooming capacity.
When budding began on a COM
mercial basis many gardeners re-
fused to buy the plants, arguing that
the weak sort would break of at the
bud. This happened so infrequently
that the argument soon lost weight.
Nowadays we hear only about the
great numbers of suckers that bud
ded roses produce. This is an un-
important problem but Is easily
handled when it occurs.
Suckers are rose plants growing
from the understood which spring
from below the bud. They may be
the cause for some gardeners beliefs
that two different kinds of roses
grow on the same plants. The roses
grown on suckers are never the
wanted kinds so these shoots should
be removed. Make the cuts close
to the stem and below the soil line
if possible.
How to tell suckers? They come
up from the ground outside the
main stem and have seven and
sometimes nine leaves on each
lateral shoot instead of the three
or five leaves of the wanted varie-
ties.
Evening star., 1940-08-24

changes that the United States can
ring on the scale of climate allow
Arbor Day to remain an individual
choice for each State. 1t varies from
November in the sunny Towering
South to April and May in the later
blooming North. In over two-thirds
of the States the date is fixed by
law, and in the remainder deter
mined by proclamation of the Gov
ernor or other action. The Com
missioners for the District Of Colum-
bia generally select the third Friday
in April.
An outgrowth of the observance of
Arbor Day in the United States is
Forest Week." first held on the
Pacific Coast 20 years ago, from
May % to 20, 1920. This admirable
movement was pioneered by Herbert
Evison of the Washington National
Parks Association. The purpose of
Forest Week was originally to i'm
press upon the collective national
mind the necessity for preventing
that dread scourge of nature. the
forest fire. Since 1925. however, the
objective has been broadened to in
clude "all phases of national forest
policy
The present generation has been
taught to set an entirely new value
upon national resources. There's
gold in them thar hills"-yes, and it
is no more valuable than the green
gold that adorns their tree-clad
sides. To harm a tree is certainly
a social offense! And then there is
the idea of shelter belts. Trees may
be the future saviours of vast tracts
of the Nations land.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Rid Evergreens of
Red Spider Pest

Hot dry days are banner days for
red spiders which have established
themselves in an evergreen planting.
The surest way to get rid of them is
to use sulphur. Since sulphur is
indifferently soluble, 1t is best ap..
piled as dust. Small hand busters,
which blow the powder into the
evergreens, or the larger knapsack
models. which have abundant pres
sure behind them, can be counted
on for an efficient job. Pressure Is
needed to affect good coverage.
Water alone, under high pressure,
is almost as good. But to do good
the water must be sprayed with such
force that 1t washes the red spiders
and their eggs from the under side
Of foliage. Adjust the spray nozzle
on the end of the hose to its flrest
adjustment, get all the water pres
sure you can, and then stay as Gloss
as possible to the foliage while
spraying. T,
Evening star., 1940-08-24
?hox Family Is Distinguished by Diversity of Form Habit and Color
Lycoris an
Unusual
Plant
Perfectly Hardy
In This Area;
Buy Bulbs Now

Hardy-Amaryllis or Lycoris is an
interesting Dubious plant Of Chi
nese origin. blooming in the fall with
large umbels Of amarylns-like
flowers of rosy lilac color.
Lycoris squamigera is perfectly
hardy in this area and always at
tracts much attention. If bulbs
can be obtained now, they will
bloom this fall. They should be
planted 5 or 6 inches deep in q
deep and porous soil which is we'll
drained and then left alone. They
will bloom profusely in late summer
or early fall and then make leaf
growth next spring. The foliage
ripens and dies down about the
end OF June. In late August or
September the flower stalks will
shoot up from the soil again and
soon there will be cluster of hand.
some flowers on top.
There are several other species Of
Lycoris which are not quite hardy
tnlS lar North, Dut these can be WIN
tered in the open ground if planted
6 inches deep and covered with
straw, leaves or some other mulch
6 or inches thick when the ground
starts to freeze. With this treat
ment they will winter perfectly.
There are two other species that
can be obtained from specialists in
this country. One is Lycoris radiata,
with striking red bloom. It is some
times known as a Nerine, although
the true Nerine is an entirely differ
ent plant. The other is Lycoris au-
rea, which is one of the handsomest
but needs special attention in order
to winter out of doors, for it is apt
to start leaf growth in the fall. Its
bright orange-yellow flowers are
very handsome.
Now that other fall bulbs are get
ting scarce, Lycoris is becoming
quite popular The bulbs are rather
expensive but with reasonable care
they will live for years and multiply
freely in suitable locations.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Potomac Rose Society Show
To Be Held in September

The potomac Rose Society plans
to hold its fall rose show in the
New National Museum on September
% and %. Richard L. Ruffner,
chairman of the show, states that
the show this year. as in the past,
will be open to all members of local
garden clubs and civic groups. There
will be classes for amateur rose
growers and for commercial growers,
the latter being divided into green
house growers and nurserymen.
A long list of prizes are to be
offered including The Evening Star
silver rose vase, the Washington
Florists Club silver vase, the Rich
ard L. Ruf1ner silver rose bowl.
pottery, rosebushes. books. garden
magazines, spray kits, garden tools,
etc.
For local rose growers the fall
rose show is an outstanding event.
Individually and collectively they
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Learn Sense of Line
And Color Harmony
From New Book

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BY
F. F. Rockwell and Esther C..
Grayson. William H. Wise Co.,
New York City.
This is just the book that many
of you have been looking for-espe-
cially those of you who take par
ticular delight in arranging flowers
for competition in flower shows.
1t is. not enough to hear lecturer
tell how to arrange f1owers-one
needs also to see actual arrange
ments in color to learn something
of the harmony of color.
There are 81 exquisite natural
color photographs included in this
book Now none of us have in our
gardens all the many plant ma
terials used in the arrangements
represented in the book nor would
we care to buy such materials as
rule, but the studies in line and
color harmony can be of real value
in helping us to use whatever we
may have to the best advantage.
The book contains also number
of diagrams in black and white
which aid in developing q proper
sense of line and balance.
To aid us still further each ex-
ample is analyzed and explained.
Attention is given to the selection
of a suitable container. A chapter
with charts is devoted to the theory
of color uses. Helpful hints are
given on the cutting and care of
plant material. In fact, a careful
reading of this interesting book will
so intrigue you that you will wish
to start back at the beginning to
read it through again before launch
ing on q new course as q successful
arranger of beautiful bouquets.
w. H. Y.
Evening star., 1940-08-24

veritable riot of color in July and
August. If it were not for their
susceptibility to disease they would
be the most widely planted of sum-
mer-fowering perennials. This one
difficulty, however, prevents their
being described as of easy culture,
and explains why we often find gar
dens without a single variety.
There are many gardens in this
area, however, where they are
grown in gay profusion. Gardens
where the colors range from white
to purple and deep red, and where
the patterns range from a solid color
to bright vari-colored eyes. Healthy
plants often grow to 3 and feet
in height in local gardens under
favorable cultural conditions.
Plant breeders have been working
with this species for nearly 200
years and thus have produced MANY
named varieties. Recent reports in
dicate newer and stronger growing
varieties ready to be introduced. 1t
is impossible to list even a few as
the best, since color preferences and
soils vary widely. Some of the
older varieties may not be quite
as fine as the newer ones. but they
have stood the test of time.
The above descriptions cover but
a very few of the species available.
And let us not forget the annual,
P. urummondi, that is such a USE
full bedding plant. The lobbyist
will find many others. especially
among those native to the Eastern
seaboard, that will be worth grow
ing and perhaps using to produce
worthwhile new varieties for our
gardens.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Brown Spots
On Lawns
Alarming
Give Warning That
Something Serious
May Be Wrong

Brown spots on lawns may be
the result of various conditions
drought, disease, insects, low fer
tility, strong soil acidity, or decline
of poorly adapted grass. In no case
should the home owner assume that
these Drowned areas are unavoid-
able. Instead, they are the warning
that something is wrong. and atten-
ton should be given to correcting
the difficulty.
Excessive soil acidity, stronger
in some spots than others, with the
accompanying faulty nutrition of
grass sod, is very common. The
control consists of applying ground
limestone uniformly over the lawn
at rates of 40 to so pounds per 1000
square feet. The benefits are grad
ual, but extend over period of
two to three years. The sod be-
comes more permeable to water,
rains tend to sink in instead of run
off, and turf remains green longer
in dry periods.
FertiliZing moderately in spring
and fall, together with moving at
lengths of IL inches or longer, also
develops stronger grass with deep
roots which is less likely to suffer
in summer. The browning due to
disease is most conveniently con-
trolled by planting mixtures of
grasses, since disease which
attacks one type rarely affects other
species. In the case of pure bent
grass lawns, velvet bent is less
susceptible to brown patch disease
than Colonial or creeping bent turf.
Even the best grass will not re-
main green if invaded by chinch
by grubs. 1t Is true, however, that
well managed lawns will tolerate
much more feeding by insect pests
without apparent injury than thin
weak turf. When good management
practices are followed and browning
still occurs, it is time to search
carefully for possible insect pests,
and adopt measures to suit the pest
actually found.
Planting grasses on locations
where they cannot survive is
common cause of brown turf. For
droughty soils, and for terrace
slopes where moisture supply is
usually limited, Chewing's fescue,
velvet bent, and redtop are preferred
Poa trivialis, lawn grass useful
in tho chodo hrour,,c opd d;ae ~,
sunny locations in summer: hence
1t should be replaced by other
species. A frequent difficulty is the
planting of rapidly growing nurse
grasses, such as domestic ryegrass,
which makes good early start, but
begins to brown and die in the
Second year of growth when per-
manent grasses are reaching their
full strength.
Evening star., 1940-08-24

fashioned TERED flower and fruit
combining several
ued bud placed cake stand makes
silver used If 1t possible
all silver or all glass instead of mixing the two
effect cake stands cake
with the smaller piece placed top the larger
fiat plate the bottom for
With little bit of thought
able contrive attractive holders of this type
combination footed plate and Is skeched
fruits peaches pm lemons oranges have
which with the Straw
berries all excellent possibilities Instead Of
level Lovely large single blooms
hibiscus gadio lilies and blooms are all
which with complete In the tier the
slender recommended Cosmos budda and
larkpur delphnum will all give attractive effect few
cms dropping down from
Of this table arrangement
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Leaves From
The Garden
Rake Crabgrass to
Raise the Heads
Before Cutting

The recent showers and cool
weather have done much to stimu-
late garden plants. and of course
they also helped the crabgrass to
renewed growth. Thorough culti-
vation will do much to keep the
crabgrass under control in the flower
beds. Frequent mowings should
keep it partially under control in
the lawn. If the lawn is raked
before moving, the seed heads will
be lifted up where the blades can
reach them.
August work should be pushed.
This includes transplanting, bed
preparation, and the dividing of
perennials. 1t is a bit late to start
the seeds of plants for fall trans
planting, but they may be left
through winter in the cold frame.
To increase the branching of
Vinca minor (Myrtle) it should be
sheared. This work may be done at
any time during the growing sea-
son. The disadvantages of shearing
is that the shoots, which normally
root-layer if left uncut stand up
right and hence will not take root
for another season.
BY destroying every webworm
colony on sight, we can usually keep
this pest under control. If neglected
the worms are soon so well protected
that ordinary sprayings do not reach
them. Then we must cut OH the
limbs and burn them. Sprayed as
they first appear, however, arsenate
of lead is usually an effective poison
and there is no need for the removal
of limbs.
Root aphids are sometimes de-
structive pest largely because we are
unaware of their presence until
the damage is done. The control is
relatively simple-apply layer of
tobacco dust over the surface Of
the ground and wet it down. The
water dissolves a certain amount
of the nicotine and carries it down
to the roots where it kills the aphids.
This is not a difficult treatment
to give.
Speaking of fifth columnists."
We have some in the garden now.
Those weeds maturing seeds in the
corners will certainly provide a
destructive crop of new weeds next
spring. Let's get them now and cut
off the invasion" offensive" tao
tics are most effective.
This is the season OF the year
when mildew is particularly bad
on the hardy phlox. Frequent dust
ings with busting sulphur will con-
troll the mildew as well as the red
spiders - another destructive pest
of this snowy summer-flowering
perennial. Remember that one dust
for prevention is equal to six as a
cure. When the disease once enters
the leaf it is difficult to eradicate.
1t is much easier to destroy before
it enters the surface of the leaf.
One is often tempted to plant
our native violets in the shady rock
garden. They are quite attractive
when in bloom, but may become a
serious weed under favorable con-
ditions, as they propagate by under
ground shoots and by seeds. They
are best left in the wild-flower
garden or naturalized where COM
petition from other plants will serve
to restrict them.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Since Dawn of Civilization
Trees Have Been Held in
Mankind's High Esteem
The Observance of Arbor Day,
Started by Nebraska, Has Now
Become National Custom
BY GAEL RENFREW.

Flowers true the rainbow coo the delicate shapes out
Of which his picture the
artist for background No other frame off garden
to the advantage.
he
into immortal the the had for since time
began.
the dawn history with worship
through the played
building Abrahams
the tree
simple wecooked food they thence
sodom No artist with words brush do full Justice that
home like setting distant
horizon Abahams plea for from such that
his covenant with the people we are told "He
wrote these words the book the of great
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Planting Several Varieties
Will Give Long Season
OF Bloom in Garden
Well.Drained Beds, Spraying
And Thorough Cultivation
Aid in Ousting Diseases
Ry w. H. YOUNGMAN

W.
OF than
to North America number of these native the eastern
developed
This family
habit that makes display
The April with
usually ends with the hardy varieties phox although
the annual P drummondi often continues until
The heights and fully plant
Wild blue phoX P dvarcaa canaden high while
the forms OF paniculata from high All coo are
available yellow
The phox family
generous of flowers
this is
numbers within its folds varieties They are
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Kill Weeds Now

Witch grass, which Is the bane
Of many garden-makers, can be
wholly eradicated by the simple pro-
cess of cultivating with a wheel
hoe twice a week. Once a week will
not be sufi1cient, but once every
three or four days will certainly kill
It out. All weeds can be dealt with
more effectually now than earlier
in the season, for much of their vi
tality has been expended.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Next Years Tomatoes

Tomato seeds may be saved for
next season if chosen from tomatoes
grown on plants which yield heavily
of good fruit. Do not save seeds
from tomatoes grown on poor
bearing plant.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
Order Bulbs Now

Select your bulbs now and send
in your order. It will not be long
before you will be planting them In
the ground. r.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
New Trick

Use the rinsing water from milk
bottles to water plants. This water
will make them healthy.
Evening star., 1940-08-24

will show their best roses in COM
petition with those of their friends
and neighbors. Garden clubs will
be competing for the medals Of the
Potomac Rose Society which are to
be awarded to the clubs whose
members win the largest number
of points in individual competition.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Neighborhood Garden Club of
Gaithersburg. Md, was held on We'd
nesday at the home of Mrs. Lewis
Reed. president of the club. Miss
Beulah Dove of Rockville, Md. gave
an interesting lecture on Trees. -
placing special emphasis on the oak.
Evening star., 1940-08-24
For Next Year

Hollyhock seeds germinate best
when fresh. II seeds are sowlI as
soon as ripe, plants will grow rap
idly and will flower next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Negro Health Week
 Observance Begins
Diversified Daily Program Set Up Until Next Sunday
 Mayor and Dr. Hennessey on Speakers List

Miss Hilda Ericsson of the Visit ing Nurses Association will address the Lassies Circle Club and the Younger Matrons Group of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House this evening at o'clock, continuing the diversified program in obser- vance of Rational Negro Health Week which started Sunday and continues through April 7th. Thedra Melbourine is general chairman of the health week com- mittee, assisted by Mrs. s. w. Well Ter, wife of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion partor, Mrs. Louise John son, Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, dir ector of the Neighborhood House, Mrs. Maybelle H. Ward and Matth- ew T. Mott.
 Last Sunday health sermons were given at the Zion Baptist Church by Rev. Bonnie w. Crowder, pastor, and at the Grace Baptist Church by Rev. Jonathan E. Reed. The health service Sunday was conducted by Rev. MT. Weller at his church. The guest speakers were Health Officer Dr. Edward Godfrey and Mrs. Alex ander.
 The Booker T. Washington Eng fish Group met yesterday with Mrs. A. R. Collins as adult educator.
 The program for the remiander of hte week follows:
 Wednesday, April 3, 7:3O p. m.- Boys Clubs, Social Hygiene Speaker, Thedra Melbourine, Adult Educator.
 Thursday, April 4, 3:30 p. m.- Women's Social and Study Club Mrs. Reuben McKinnek, President Speakers, Miss Alice E. Peak, V. N A. Director, Miss Fay Clark, w. A. T. R.
 Book Review, Native Son." by Cynthia Mott, Mrs. Mamie Halle Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, Mrs. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02
Authorities Take Offensiue
 To Check Thefts m Schools

The Board of Education last night decided to take steps against increasing theft of personal prop erty from local schools and voted to have all principals report the amount of stolen property in the past year, to instruct all principals that the board is dissatisfied with the situation, and to obtain an opinicn from the corporation coun- sel regarding the liability of the board.
 No appointment of physical ed- ucation director for the grammar schools was made, and there was no report given by the committee Investigating overcrowding at Lea venworth High School. Progress was reported by the joint nt-teacher-ruleS committee drawing up new system for appointments to high school faculties.
 Mother Complains
 Mrs. John J. Mariner, of 181 Blanchard street, appeared before the board and complained that a coat was stolen from her son, How ard, a student at LeavenWorth high school.
 She told the board she came to the meeting primaritly to suggest that measures be taken to end thefts of personal property in all the schools, and secondarily to ask the board to reimburse her in part fol