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Evening star., 1941-04-05
The Garden Notebook
Use Heavy Wrappings to Protect
Young Doswoods From Borers

1t is temptation when raking
away the winter mulch to remove
every leaf, but this is hardly to be
recommended since most flower bor-
ders are deficient in hunus. 1t is
we'll to sacrifice little in appear
ance to gain a better soil, one that
has sufficient vegetable matter to
give it moisture holding ability and
friability.
Dogwoods, azaleas and rhododen-
drons benefit by spring and fall top
dressing of leaf-mold or compost.
This mulch provides plant food,
keeps the roots cool, and retains
moiSture-all of which contribute
materially to the health and vigor of
these shrubs.
To protect newly-planted dog
woods from borer injury wrap the
lower half of the trunk with kraft
paper or any strong, tough wrapping
material. This protection benefits
the tree in two ways: First, by block
ing the entrance of the borer, and
second, by reducing Transportation.
The borer attacks dogwoods only
when in a weakened copdition. Per-
haps one of the new protective
sprays will serve these purposes.
However, it is not yet known how
effective they are in repelling the
borer.
We often see narrow spaces on
the shady side of the house where
a row of wood ferns could be used
effectively. The only preparation
necessary Is to obtain a liberal sup
ply Of leafmold. Place this in a
trench and plant the ferns in the
leafmold. The Christmas fern (Poly-
stichum acrostichoides) which re-
sembles the Boston fern, is especially
good for this purpose. An evergreen,
it does very well in limestone soil
and so tolerates the soil conditions
which normally obtain along foun-
dation walls.
In preparing the flower beds for
spring planting dig them deeply and
pulveriZe the soil. Plants will do
much better in a carefully titled soil
even though fertilizer is not added,
than in the same soil unworked. OF
course, it is much better to add
humus and fertilizer at the time Of
soil preparation.
It is time to star, seeds of the
more tender ANIMALS in the cold.
frame. Started now they should be
strong, vigorous plants by the mid
die of May, the usual time of trans
planting to flower beds and bor-
! ders.
Rose bushes and shrubs should be
planted as soon as possible. If plant
Ing Is delayed the plants may suffer
from injury to the swelling buds or
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Lecture on Gardens
Is Given Here

Miss Frances Johnston gave a
most interesting lecture, illustrated
by colored slides, at the Arts Club
on Tuesday afternoon, under the
sponsorship of the Garden Club
Committee of the American Horti-
cultural Society. Her subject, The
Adventures of an Itinerant Garden
Photographer" gave great pleasure
to the group present at the meet
ing, which was opened by the vice
chairman, Mrs. Robert Ash of the
Chevy Chase Md Garden Club.
Afterward, Mrs. Charles Bittinger,
chairman of the Program Commit
tee, took over the chair.
This meeting was the first of a
series that the committee proposes
to hold. The six clubs represented
on the committee are the Washing
ton Garden Club. the Trowel Garden
Club, the Sandy Spring Garden Club,
the Georgetown Garden Club, the
Chevy Chase ID. c. Garden Club
and the Chevy Chase MD Garden
Club.
After the lecture and business
meeting, tea was served by Mrs.
Ash and Mrs. E. N. Bunting.
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GARDEN DATES
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Until May 29-North Carolina
State Garden Pilgrimage.
April 5-12-Detroit, Mich,
Flower Show, Convention Hall.
April 12-13-Washington, D. C.
Cherry Blossom Festival.
April 1917 - Baltimore, Md,
l7th annual daffodil show of the
Maryland Daffodil Society, Mu-
scum of Art.
April 17-1S-Atlanta Ga. tulip
show of the Tulip Study Club.
Rich's, Inc.
April 17-1S-Washington, D. C.
Tulip Festival.
April 18-19-Alexandria, Va,
Narcissus Show. Armory.
April 19-Alexandria, Va. Tour
of old and historic houses, spon-
sored by the Alexandria Asso-
citation
April 19-Washington, D. c.,
Annual meeting and luncheon of
the American Horticultural So
ciety, Shoreham Hotel.
April 25--Washington, D. c.,
Wesley Heights Circle. Florence
Crittenton Garden Tour.
April 25-26-Jacksonville, Fla.
Flower show of the Garden Club
of Jacksonville.
April 26-Washington. D. c.,
Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks to
be opened for the benefit of the
Home for Incurables.
April 28-29-New York City.
Narcissus Show, 598 Madison ave-
nue..
April 2s-May 3-Garden Week
in Virginia.
May 2-1LMaryland House and
Garden Pilgrimage.
May 7-Washington, D. c..
Flower Mart sponsored by All
Hallows Guild, washington Ca
thedral.
May 10-May 17-Washington,
D. c., Annual Georgetown Pill
grimageS.
May 17-24-Holland, Mich. Tulip
Festival.
Evening star., 1941-04-05

spruce hardly adds to the appear
ance of a yard, even though when
first purchased it gave exactly the
right touch to the planting. Thus in
buying evergreens, If we are to keep
that properly balanced appearance,
we must take into consideration the
rate of growth and the ultimate size.
Besides the Handicapped gardens at
the big shows there are the artistic
arrangements where one may study
the arrangements as exhibited by
those who make speciality of COM
peting in the major shows. There
are large spectacular arrangements
and there are miniatures. There are
tables set with floral center pieces
and there are shadow boxes with
flowers and accessories. No matter
what your interest may be there is
ample opportunity to see and study
how the experts do it.
In addition to the competitive
classes there are many worthwhile
educational exhibits that merit ones
time. The collection of ivies at New
York and begonias at Philadelphia
provided the visitor with more in
formation about these important
flower families in few minutes than
he could gain by several days of
reading. Some 80 species and varie-
ties of ivy were shown. More than
100 species and varieties of begoniaS
bewildered the uninitiated. The dis
play of pelargoniums, the correct
name for the plants we commonly
call geranium, was of interest be-
cause of the variations in form and
color and the fragrance of the foil
age. Pelargoniums are largely used
as house plants.
The Morris Arboretum had dis
play featuring several of the more
common evergreens and their horti-
cultural variations. Thus one saw
a fine specimen of American arbor-
vitae (Thuja occidentalis) and
grouped about were some eight
varieties ranging in size from the
dwarf Heath Retinospora War. eri-
coideS). to the variety T. o. spiralis,
an upright grower, and the Weeping
Arbor-vitae Var. pendula). Other
variations included size of foliage
and color Of leaf. Most of the varie-
ties on display are not listed in the
usual nursery catalogue and hence
we have very little opportunity to
learn about them except at arbore-
tums or displays such as the big
flower shows.
Most of the commercial displays
featured exhibits Of the 1941 novel;
ties. Flowers in vases or blooming
plants gave a preview of what we
might expect from the packets of
seeds which we bought so enthusi-
astically. There were the new gar
den gadgets to inspect-and they
include everything from greenhouses
to new types of trowels and prun-
ing shears.
Is it any wonder that these shows
draw visitors by the tens of thou
sands every spring? They not only
provide brief release from winter,
but they also give us an especially
worthwhile opportunity to study and
to inspect, while enjoying all the
beauty round about.
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they are apt to be dried and lacking
IN vigor. Early planting is desirable
so that they may become well estab-
lshed before hot weather.
At this season of the year it is not
uncommon to see manure scattered
over a lawn. This is not a good in
vestment. The chief values to be
obtained from manure are the
humus and bacteria. The plant food
in a ton of manure is equivalent to
about 81 at current chemical values.
Thus when you spread manure on
the surface of the ground you get
some of its plant food and perhaps
a little humuS, as well as a crop of
weeds. Manure should be turned
under and thoroughly mixed with
the soil. For a top dressing use a
chemical fertilizer-the results are
better and the odor is much less
noticeable.
BY removing and burning all Of
the old iris foliage you will destroy
the eggs of the iris borer. If left un-
disturbed they Will hatch IN late
April or early May.
Most gardeners will agree that
hemlocks do not like situation ex-
posed to strong winds. However,
when well planted they will make a
strong vigorous growth in spite of
the wind.
In the cleanup it is well to restrain
yourself for the good of the garden
and lawn. There is always the
temptation to remove every trace of
dead foliage and to use a steel
toothed rake to pull it out. Such
drastic treatment often results in
the pulling out of plants and grass
by the roots. Also, if the dead grass
is not too heavy it is well to leave
it to serve as a mulch.
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Sen. Aiken to Speak
On Wild Flowers

Senator George Aiken of Vermont,
nurseryman, lecturer and author,
will give an illustrated talk on
Pioneering with Wildflowers" be-
fore the Woodbridge Garden Club, at
McKendree Methodist Church,
Rhode Island avenue and Twenty
fourth street NE, Monday evening
at o'clock.
Senator Aiken was first to culti-
vate commercially the fringed gen.
tian and the trailing arbutus. His
nursery today is widely known as a
source of plant materials for the
wildflower garden.
Visitors are cordially invited to
attend the lecture.
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Abundant Bloom in Shade
Made Possible by Right
Selection of Plants
Grouping Is Also Important
In Obtaining an Effective
And Brilliant Display
By Esther e.. NJ. GUIDE

BY Esther c. W. GHGe
go ordinary n-loving not TO be denied
with
setting CONTRARY bee shaded gardens
difficult make maintain than those Of the sunny
brilliant abundant
bloom if proper selection and grouping is planned .,
moment especially
with springtime lovelness Let
doubt WILL possibilities of garden
n
hillside soping casually from
shaded oaks At
the land fell abruptly almost level garden
the of wall
woodland SOIL fertilizer added
1t turned again and again, and allowed to mellow
wall,
ground In early spring MerenSia Vgnica virginia bubeD
generous quantities indispensable item
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Arranging Flowers
By Margaret Watson.
Studio Publications. Inc.

Studio Publications, Inc.
This author is an arranger after
my own heart, for she introduces
this excellent book of hers with
these words, For the most part the
purpose of this little book is to help
people arrange their flowers with
the least possible waste of time and
temper" She continues with q"
it is better to sacrifice something in
line and finished perfection, If need
be in order to retain the freshness
(of the flowers"
Mrs. Watson's idea that it is more
important to put the emphasis in
all flower arrangements upon the
beauty of the flowers themselves
than upon some idea Of proper line
and balance is sound practice. The
author says, Letting the flowers
and leaves 90 what they want to do
is the first golden rule toward a
natural effect"
We will agree that color is the
first consideration We are advised
to choose the greens which we add
carefully. never using them just TO
fill in" but giving them their full
value whether they are used to make
only few flowers go a long way or
for their own effectiveness.
Hints are given on the care OF
flowers, too, especially on their daily
care after they have been first
arranged
Some time is devoted to con-
tainers, with the pithy statement
that arrangement of flowers should
always call forth the exclamation
What lovely flowers s"-rather than
What a beautiful arrangement
There are illustrations with ex-
planatory notes which very we'll
exemplify the principles which the
author has laid down. The SIM
plicity of nearly every arrangement
is proof of the real ability of the
author, who was also the arranger
of the lovely creations. w. H. Y.
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Planting Asparagus

Asparagus is usually planted in
the spring or the latter part of
April. 1t is best set in a trench
eight inches deep, and then as the
plant grows the trench is gradually
filled in until the ground is level.
This provides for good length of
shoot before emerging from the
ground so that the asparagus is
easier cut and is more edible.
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Major Flower Shows
Afford Opportunity
For Helpful Study
Landscaping, Arrangements
And Plant Varieties Teach
Old Gardeners New Tricks
By ". III. Y0uneman

When frs visit the
the
Philadelphia flower likely visited Washing
contain beautiful
exhibits The l94l shows
lence both
In addition to their beauty these shows provide with
splendid
the
including Towering
The formal garden the Philadelphia
pcy practaby added
The entire garden Slightly lower than surroundings
This taken by rock wall topped
the the wall
lines to Offset the regary of the Towering vevey
the dignity spaciouness
the garden by stone marked with white azaleas upright
(Taxu cuspdata capaa At the Of the garden small
fountain and pool gave the desired focal point
Evening star., 1941-04-05
For Shady Borders

TuberoseS are best started in
doors in fowerpots. Then they may
be set out of doors in partially
shaded location as the season per-
mits. Under these conditions they
will have ample time to develop
and flower.
Evening star., 1941-04-05

euIlpIlClIy dIlu ulSIllIy Ulduc IL Ol
more than passing interest. 1t is
OF type that could easily be devel-
oped on city lot.
Most of us think of rock gardens
as of single type, but there were
two very divergent ones on display
at the Philadelphia show. One was
almost fiat. The rocks seemed 20
swell out of the ground as we so
often see them in pastures near the
Blue Ridge. The paintings for this
type of rock garden were carefully
chosen-tiny creeping plants, such
as the saxifrages and sedums, with
an occasional accent plant of taller
stature. The design was so well exc
cuted that it seemed as though the
rocks with the plants growing on
them must have been there for
years.
The other rock garden was of the
conventional type where a rather
pronounced slope is converted into a
rocky ledge. The slope from the base
of the shrubs and trees at the top to
the level in the foreground was COW
cred with medium-sized rocks ar
ranged in tiers The rocks in most
cases served as a support for the
plants, and thus the spectator was
not conscious of them. Larger-s sized
plants were used in this rock garden
than in the one mentioned above.
Only -colored, weathered stones
were used in the rock gardens at the
two shows.
Some of the rock gardens en-
ployed water in the form of rills and
falls, while others had pool at the
base. No doubt those having the
water were more interesting than
those without it, but clever gar
dener can have an effective garden
without water.
A series of small backyard gar
dens called attention to the feasi-
bility of having a most attractive
back yard even though it is quite
small. These gardens were some 10
or II feet wide and possibly 20 feet
deep, but they had flowers, vege-
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espaliered fruit tree on the wall.
Just because the back yard is small
is no reason why it should not be
made attractive and useful. 1t is not
too difficult to have an attractive
back yard rather than one that is
unkempt or as uninteresting as so
many of them are That display of
small gardens certainly made it clear
that size need not be a limiting
factor in developing interesting and
useful back yards.
One often wonders why the flowers
at these big displays show up so well.
The answer is quite simple. Back
grounds! These expert landscape
architects know full we'll the need
for a background to give their
flowers and shrubs the proper set
ting. Oftentimes our flowers would
take on a more attractive appear
ance if we would do as much for
them. Evergreen hedges, tall, ever
greens or dwarf provide rich green
which makes the pinks pinker and
the whites whittier If the reds are
deep a white flower nearby helps to
make them appear even redder.
Shrubs always look "just so" at
the flower shows. They are just the
right size and are beautifully symet-
rical. That is an easy matter for the
landscaper, for he can go to the
nursery and pick out the best speci-
mems of correct size. 1t is q
bit different for the home gardener
because his display must last for
years. He not only should select
those of the right size for now, but
for years to come. An overgroWn
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Hotbed Temperature

A newly prepared hotbed, heated
with manure, will rise to 80 degrees
Fahrenheit. or even higher, within
48 hours after the manure is packed
in. In about II hours the tempera-
ture will begin to go down again
and not until then is it wise to SOW
seeds in the frame
Evening star., 1941-04-05
ews of Horticultural Activities in National Capital Area
Parade of
Garden
Books
Ty These Indoors

Allen II. Wood, Jr. Boston,
York City: The z. p. Dutton
& Co., Inc.
Mr.. Wood begins his interesting
and helpful book on the growing OF
unusual house plants just where he
properly should-with pottlng'
Which is to be preferred-clay or
glazed pots? What size pot Is most
suitable? And, what about adequate
drainage?
These questions are satisfactorily
answered before the author goes on
to the need of ventilation, proper
lighting and that difficult matter
of watering. How often shall wa
ter and how much water, are ques-
tions which perplex most growers
of house plants.
It is well, too, to know what and
how often to feed house plants. Mr..
Wood has helpful suggestions along
this line.
The second chapter is devoted to
the amaryllis family. There are
many worthwhile members Of this
large group which are admirably
suited to indoor gardening. AS for
each plant family included, the pot
ting soil for the amaryllis is given,
and general cultural directions. Spe-
cific instructions are given under
each genus.
The arum family (chapter 81 Is
followed by the iris, which is much
better known TO most of us and
much admired. The lily family is
given its share of attention, as are
the herbs which are best suited to
house culture.
Under the chapter heading Other
Plants" we find 'Strelitzia, oxalis,
pyracantha, and even orchids. For
each the author gives the varieties
which do best indoors, with careful
cultural directions.
With such helpful book to guide
us, we should grow a greater va
riety of plants indoors and grow
them with greater success.
w. H. Y,
Evening star., 1941-04-05
Oil Garden Tools

Look over the garden tools and
give them a coating of oil so they
won't be dull and rusty when you
want them.
Evening star., 1941-04-05

For the convenience OF those
gardens
Week April 2SMay tngs available
H the Garden Page the dates
year proceeds of tour sponsored BY
Britain Full information booklets obtained
from special booths Hotel
and the American Automobile Association.
all specifically stated,
garden includes
defense charge.
from $50 to Away match for
shouting Where to ledUe main highways.
CHARLOTTESVILLE DISTRICT.
(Intormation Booth-Montcelo HotelJ
UNIVERSITY vIRGINIA-Fomded by Thomas
Jefferson.
INCHES OLD TAVERN-Buit about 1735 Colonial
furniture Old garden Admission so cents included Coffee
house maintained the grounds
MONTICELLO-2 miles south Charlottesville
by the Garden Club of Virginia.
ASH LAWN-Once owned by James Monroe 2 miles from
Monticello from Charlottesville Take State Route 239 Of
Charlottesville garden interior
of house Mr. and Mrs. Jay w. Johns,
MORVEN-Of ScottsvIe road (239 far from Monticello
Charming garden mountain Charles A. Stone
REDIANDS12 miles south Charlottesville off Scosvle
shows Built about garden still planted
original Can interior Mr. Robert Hill Carter DR..
B. N. Carter,
HILL mile northeast of State Route
furniture portraits
hedges said to be finest America Home Of the Princess Pierre
Troubezkoy and Miss Landon Rives.
'FARNNGTON-On United States Charlotes-
MRADOR-GirhOM home Of Lady Nancy AStor. Series Of
Evening star., 1941-07-26
79 Farm Youths Initiated
Into 4-H Honor GROUP
BY the Associated Press.


BLACKSBURG, Va, July 26.-
Seventy-nine outstanding Virginia
farm boys and girls were initiated
last night into the All-Stars, Al
honor group. at exercises which
came as climax to the 22nd an
nual State All Club Short Course
at Virginia Tech.
The All leaders, volunteer adult
club workers, yesterday elected Mrs
T. P. Harwood. Nottaway County
as their new president. Other Off
GERS chosen included Mrs. H. A.
Snapp, Frederick, second vice presi-
dent.
The So girls and q boys honored
with membership in the All-Stars
included Martha johnson and Harry
Weaver. Augusta; Lucille Fenton
and John Wolfe, Clarke: Donald
Button, Culpeper; Wilma Fox, Fair
fax; Mary Gay Marker and Robert
Daley, Frederick.
Kermit Grim, Montgomery Coun-
ty, was chosen president of the 1912
State Short Course. Stanley Oliver
Princess Anne County, was named
big chief of the All-StarS.
In recognition of her 80 years of
service in All work, Miss Hillie L.
Hughes. State girls club agent since
1921, was presented with a bound
volume of testimonials from former
club members and fellow extension
workers and a check from Virginia
All Club boys.
Evening star., 1941-07-26
Virginia P. W. A. Cancels
Alexandra Hearings

A hearing slated in Alexandria on
applications for Federal aid projects
which might come under the re-
Gently passed special facilities bill
has been Cancelled, the Associated
Press reported from Richmond yes
terday.
The Alexandria hearing. sched-
uled for Tuesday by the Virginia
P. w. A. Priorities Board, was in
cluded in the cancellation of all
public meetings of the Priorities
Board, according to C. L. Vickers,
regional director of the P. w. A.
In line with a change of policy,
he said P w. A officials hence
forth would examine proposed pro-
jects individually.
The regional Office at Richmond
has received Al applications of
which Is have been passed on re-
gionally and forwarded to Wash
ington for final action.
Evening star., 1941-07-26
HyottsviIIe Couple Marks
Sixtieth Anniversary

Unswerving devotion is listed as
the key to happy marriage by the
Rev. and Mrs. William Packer Blake,
l North Wells avenue, Hyattsville,
Md, who today marked their Goth
wedding anniversary.
For SO years, Mr.. and Mrs. Blake
devoted their lives to bringing
Christianity to Indians in Oklahoma
Territory.
Mr.. Blake, who is 83, and Mrs
Blake, who is 81, came to Hyatts-
vile in 1919 to be near their two
sons and a daughter, William P.
Blake, jr., Nelson Morehouse Blake,
chief of the division of Navy De-
partment Archives, and Mrs. Homer
j. Councillor. Another son lives in
Paducah, KY, and two other mar
ried daughters live in the West.
Tonight group of friends from
the Calvary Baptist Church, of
which they are members, will pre-
sent the couple q gift Of flowers.
Evening star., 1941-07-26
Three Shows Scheduled
For Soldiers at BeIvoiy

Three performances will be given
for soldiers at Fort Belvoir, Va,
Monday and Tuesday by Unit A Of
the mobile camp shows sponsored by
the Citizens Committee for the
Army and Navy, Inc
The first show will be presented
on the polo field of the Main Post
at pm. Monday. On Tuesday
shows will be given at els and 8
pm, for men in the Engineer Re
placement Training Center.
Two officers, ten enlisted men and
II civilian performers make up the
cast, including Lew Parker, master
of ceremonies; Collette Lyons,
comedienne; Ginger Harmon, swing
singer; Margo sisters, acrobatic
dancers; Ruth Clayton, operatic
singer; Ken Nichols, company man
ager and Stephen Richards, musical
director.