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Evening star., 1941-02-15
Build Hotbed
By an Easy
Method
Basement Windows
With Exposure to
South Utilized

If you have basement window
with southern exposure it is possible
to build a practical hotbed which
is more easily watched, aired and
watered than the standard type.
In front of the window make a
shallow excavation. about a foot
deep. The size must be figured care
fully so that a frame set in this
excavation can be covered by win
dow or hotbed sash. AS in the case
of other hotbeds. glass substitute
may be used on the sash if desired.
Build a frame to fit in the exca-
walton. The sides must slant sharp
ly from a point above the window,
almost to the ground. Fit the sash
on this frame, using hinges at the
top so the sash may easily be raised
for ventilation. Earth may be banked
around the frame to keep out the
cold; and the sides should be as
tight as possible to keep out the
wind
The frame may have to be caulked
where it joins the foundation to pre-
vent drafts, otherwise it is built like
the garden type, using a standard
or odd sized sash as you choose.
Heat is supplied to this bed by
opening the basement window and
allowing the heated basement air
to enter the bed. The window is
left open at night and may often
be closed during the day, when the
sun is shining on the bed. Hotbeds
of this type have been tried and
tested. and although they do not
maintain temperatures as high as
other kinds the heat will be more
even. and the ventilation much
better.
What to SOW in a hotbed? The
tender vegetables that need long
season, such as tomatoes, peppers
and eggplants, cabbage and cauli-
flower, a few cucumbers or summer
squash in pots sunk into the earth
so they may be transplanted readily
all may be started here.
MOSG Ol lne duIludl llOWeIS Will
benefit from an early start here If
you do not plan to put them in the
cold frame. otherwise use the hot
bed only for the tender or slow ones
The main things to watch are tenn
perature and drafts. Ventilation is
necessary On warm days, and for
very short periods on cooler days.
Sow seed thinly and water bed
moderately when planting; thin out
when needed.
Evening star., 1941-02-15

molding to give background to
this patriotic buffet table,
No. 2-Broad federal stripes in
red and white or blue and white
comprise your dramatic table
cloth and set military note. A
length of broad wallpaper, up
holstering cloth, sateen, satin cos
tune material or awning cloth are
some of the inexpensive materials
which may be used. The crowning,
decorative note is centerpiece of
gilded leaves and fruit. Broad leaved
magnolia, huckleberry, galax leaves,
rhododendron and even privet foliage
all take on richness and glamour
when they have been gilded. A 10
cent bottle of gilt paint and a little
brush are all you need. Bananas,
oranges, apples, nuts, lemons, pears,
and grapes, with a pineapple for
the center, all take to their golden
hue amazingly well. Give them
two coats for finished effect. Use
the pineapple in the center and
lean the other forms against 1t In
. seometrically precise pattern.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
Benefit Lecture for
School Gardens

An event of interest to flower
lovers is the benefit lecture to be
given by Mrs. Ikko Greger, noted
expert on flower arrangement at
Hurst Hall, American University
on February Is at $3.50 pm.
Flower Arrangement in the
American Home" will be discussed
and demonstrated by Mrs. Greger,
whose lecture is sponsored by the
Garden Committee of the Parent
Teacher Association of the Horace
Mann School, and is for the benefit
Of the school gardeners there. Land
scaping the grounds is already in
progress, due to the activities OF
the members of the committee,
which is composed of Mrs. Greger
Mrs. Guy w. Leadbetter, Mrs. Lynn
r. Edminster, Mrs. Charles H. Par
doe, DR.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Fur
bershaw, DR.. F. w. Lathrop and
Comdr. Walter S. Diehl.
w. c. & A. N. Miller have con-
tributed q portion of land adjacent
to the school grounds to be used
for experimental purposes. The
gardens will really become outdoor
classrooms, with the advent OF
warmer weather, and will be super
vised by some of the garden-minded
teachers during the spring and
summer months.
Evening star., 1941-02-15

b 10 III Inches nlRll, SHOWING VlVlQ'
magenta flowers about inches in
diameter and blooms abundantly
throughout the summer.
It's success is largely a matter of
sol and exposure. Oxalis, as the
name would suggest, requires an
acid soil composed Of a porous mix
ture of leafmold, sand and loan.
Liquid manure applied from time to
time will encourage the production
Of good flowers.
The corns are planted indoors
rather shallowly, at a depth OF about
: inches. in deep pots, porch boxes
or hanging baskets. The roots
sometimes grow so heavily that they
lift the plants out Of the ground.
They like plenty Of water during
the growing season, but less when
they are going to rest.
The name "oxalis" Is from the
Greek, meaning sharp or sour, and
refers to the sour juice Of most Of
the species. 1t belongs to the wood
Evening star., 1941-02-15
l0gues Sets a Problem Before Local Gar
Oxalis an Excellent Plant
For Use in Rock Gardens
Or Perennial Borders
Grandma's Old Favorite Has
Extended Its Field Beyond
Indoor Hanging Baskets
By Bertha E. BOYD


basket fail
mental picture mosned penduous
spng with dropping Oxas bright with flowers and
like foliage hanging grandmother window where
It seemed to fulfill its mission only lively house plant
Today Oxalis holds with
gardeners and is being garden
effective; in border
Oxalis
o.
gardens If planted sheltered
Some gardeners prefer fall
frost has killed the and store them for the Others
hardness
Botanical
Evening star., 1941-02-15

sorrel family Of which there are
many hardy varieties. o. montana
Is familiar IN the North woods and
is a good subject for naturalizing.
Another is It's earlier blooming Eu-
ropean representative, o. acetosella,
also used for naturalizing Still
other hardy ones are o. oregana,
from the Pacific Coast. It is rose
colored and makes good ground
cover for shady spots. o. rubra
(often sold as o. rosea) has rose.
lilac or white flowers compactly
clustered on long stalks The trus
o. rosea has pink flowers mora
loosely clustered. Then there is the
purple-leaved bedding oxalis with
yellow flowers. generally sold az
o. tropa eoloideS. This is really
o. corniculata var. airopurea. AL
Of these named are hardy growers
in the Eastern part Of the United
States.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
Bv Frances Jones

BY Frances Jones
No. Patriotic colors and motifs
provided an inspiration for smart
looking flower arrangements and
tables in honor of Washingtons
Birthday An Uncle Sam hat is the
center of attraction. 1t is filled
with old-fashioned flowers, pref
erably in red, white and blue. Try
carnations and stock in a hammered,
formal pattern. The carnations
may be massed low, near the brim
of the up-turned hat, with the
graceful stems of the stock used
higher in a vertical rather than
spreading effect. Bits Of evergreen
placed in the container will keep the
flowers in place. Little hats OF
similar style, rolled on their sides.
spill out bright, red candy or actual
cherries. P. S.-If you haven't a
real glass Uncle Sam hat, you can
get acceptable substitutes made of
shiny, metallic cardboard at any
novelty counter. Strips of blue satin
ribbon. decorated with stars of
various sizes, are hung from the
Evening star., 1941-02-15

eIdlCC vi w PioPoSop~ pAtRt
command the highest prices.
The home gardener should use
other than the price as a guide to
what he or she wants. Substance,
vigor. hardness, color and habit Of
growth are of greatest Importance
when it comes to performance in
the garden. A flower that lacks sub
stance usually lacks lasting qualities.
It's petals do not Withstand buffeting
by the wind. nor retain their fresh
ness for long.
Vigor is equally important, for
weak growers need pampering II
they are to make a showing such as
is wanted for the garden. Weak
growers require considerable care
and feeding to produce worthwhile
bloom. They are more susceptible
to disease and insect injury than
plants with stronger constitutions.
Hardness. similar to vigor. is de-
sirable in the home garden. Few
of us have time to coddle tender
varieties. We want plants that. once
III tllC SdloCll
will continue to thrive and flower
In spite of winter weather. Un-
fortunately, many beautiful varieties
originating in California have
proved to be too tender for WASH
ington's climate.
A good habit of growth is fully
as desirable as the other attributes.
In iris we think of the form of the
standards and falls as well as the
branching when we think of habit
of growth. In poppies it is strong,
sturdy stems. For other flowers
there are definite desirable char
acteristics. The home gardener,
unless he is familiar with the de-
sired habits OF growth, should de-
pend upon his ideas of what is good
and seek them in choosing a variety
until he can obtain more informa-
ton. A rose that is quite susceptible
to blackspot deserves very little con-
sideration from the average gar
dener.
Be "choosy"! When you buy
hat or a motorcar you examine the
offerings with care. Why not be as
critical of your selection of flower
varieties? Of several thousand roses,
only two or three dozen are rec
commended for this area by the
Potomac Rose Society.
DR.. Donald Wyman of the Arnold
Arboretum states that of the 1,500
varieties of hybrid lilacs, so would
provide the full range of color and
form of the flowers that the layman
could possibly distinguish. The or
iental poppy fans of this country
Evening star., 1941-02-15
Virginia Garden Week
Dates Announced

From Monday, April %, through
Saturday, May 8, is the period
chosen for the 1941 Garden Week in
Virginia. The Garden Club of Vir-
ginia announces that the new Gar
den Week booklet. giving the names
and locations of all the estates to be
thrown open to the public, is now
being printed, and should be ready
for distribution within few days.
Among the gardens listed are several
in Fairfax County and in the War
renton- -Middleburg section which
will be on view to the public for the
first time.
OF additional interest is the an
nouncement that the Garden Club
of Virginia has voted to give the
entire net proceeds from the 194l
Garden Week for relief in Britain.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
The Garden Notebook
Apply Good Dormant Spray
On First Moderate Day

clear day when the temperature Is
not apt to go below freezing for at
least "a hours. Dormant sprays are
used to clean up scale infestations
and to destroy the disease spores
that are wintering over on the twigs
Lime sulphur is the standard dor
mant spray but is hard on clothes
and discolors white paint. There
is new dormant spray on the mar
ket that is highly recommended
although not widely tested The
miscible oils are good, but require
rather more elaborate spraying
equipment than most of us have
available.
Whenever the soil is workable
We should SOW seeds of the hardy
ANIMALS where they are TO grow
Such ANIMALS as larkspur, bache-
lors' buttons, California poppies.
Iceland poppies, and Shirley poppies
are among the most commonly sown.
The earlier the better is the rule.
Repair to the cold-frame, if not
already made. should be made at
the first opportunity. 1t will not
be long before it is time to SOW seeds
and tight cold-frame in good shape
will insure success. whereas
draughty, poorly fitted cold-frame
is almost certain to bring failure.
Overwatering OF houseplants is
common cause of trouble. The days
are short and Transportation goes
on rather slowly. Water is needed
as most of our houses are about as
humid as the Sahara desert, but
still 1t is easy to give our plants too
much water. Wait until the soil is
fairly dry before watering. If you
have a good ear, try tapping the
pots to see when 1t is time to give
them soaking. A little experience
will teach you the sound of a pot
that needs water.
1t is high time that you placed
your order for spring delivery of
seeds, plants, bulbs and shrubs. The
early orders are filled first while
the late ones get what is left. Be-
fore making out your order, study
your planting plans and make out
a list. then select the plants to fill
your needs. Most of us order from
the descriptions and get more than
We have room for. We are carried
away by the "write-ups," perhaps,
and also fail to realize how much
space each plant will require when
matured.
If space permits try something
new each year. New kinds or new
varieties give an additional zest to
your gardening activities.
A complete fertilizer may be ap-
piled at any time now while grass,
flowers, and bulbs are still dormant.
Two to four pounds per 100 square
feet is the usual application, When
applied while the plants are dormant
there is no danger of injury to ten
der foliage. The melting snow and
spring rains will carry it down to
the plant roots.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
Wisest to Be Very 'Choosy'
When Making Selections,
Is Advice of Expert
Most Expensive Varieties Are
Not Necessarily the Finest;
Study Requirements Well
By ". II. Y0nnsman

The seed and catalogues arriving IN mail It
time the flowers which this
beauty to garden
ebestva
by the hundred they all gowingy described
choice worthwhile
Just gardeners" We want
al
ample. 500 varieties listed
thousands
mentioned the
gowngy bewildering
to build collection then variety
backyard garden however
should
make observaon-the best varieties not
relatively
Evening star., 1941-02-15

It's a bit chilly to be thinking
about outside garden work, but there
are several jobs that should be done
whenever the weather permits
Pruning of summer-and fall
Towering shrubs can be done at
any time now. Thinning" Is better
descriptive term than pruning. Re-
move a few of the older canes, cut
ting them off at the ground.
Do not prune roses or spring
Towering shrubs at this time.
A good dormant spray may be
applied whenever the weather mod
crates for a few days. Choose a
Evening star., 1941-02-15
NOW IS The TIME

and Lawn, Plant, Transplant.
Guaranteed ExtefminatinE Service.
Termites, Garden and House Pests Con-
trolled. q. 3. Government and Largs
Estate References.
N. ]. MANGAND.
1rs' -zDs.t snS L.na'essi1f o.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
The
Fl E!ne11i1rg e r! i! Staf
AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF HELPFUL
BOOKLETS ON PRACTICAL GARDENING
OFFERS ITS READERS

EVERY year the Department of Agriculture spends thou
sands of dollars for garden research-on vegetables
flowers plants shrubs and trees. This costly scientific
material is intended to reach every home the land Our
Washington Information Bureau will bring these findings
to your door in handy booklets that tell you everything
need to know about anything you want to grow. Remem
berexpert advice is just important seed, TOOLS SOIL
fertilizers sunshine and rain.
Evening star., 1941-02-15
Grow Beans

Home gardens should grow lots of
beans; this crop produces more
nourishment per square foot than
any ether.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-11
German Is Arrested
For Not Reporting

Because he failed 10 report his
whereabouts. a pro-Nazi alien was
held in the city Jial Wednesday I'M
der $500 bond.
Paul Rudolph Sehmeissnsr. 81
year-old German who has roamed
about the United States for the
past Is years was arrested here
by immigration officers an d
charged with violation Of the alien
registration act
schmeissner registered IN Cali
fornis. but pleaded not guilty be-
fore u s Commissioner ~ O..
Fitch to the charge Of failing to
report MS changed address He
vas bound over 70 the federal
grand jury.
Schmeissner volunteered that
he'd just as soon be deported 10
Germany 80 he could JON the
army there. After being placed In
jail. he INDUCED In loud abuse o,
the United States
Although ne said his only oc-
cupation was that Of q bum" II
was noted that ne was wearing a
pair Of stout shoes in exceptionally
good repair although the res, Of
his apparel was eonspleuousiy
tattered.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Doty of Ia
coma became great-grandparents
Wednesday morning when daugh-
ter was born In Missoula, Mont. to
staff Sergeant and Mrs. Robert J.
Jones. Jones. who had been at
Fort Monmouth. N j.. arrived in
Missouls only a short time previous
TO the stork.
Ernest LLOYD, IT,, said goodbye
To his parents and friends Tuesday
as he enlisted in the army. He
has been flying for a number Of
years and hopes 10 be q commits
stoned officer and flier by the time
he In 81.
Fred Guglumo Of Vashon recent
I've visited his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Gugiume Of Ray
mond. Returning to vashon was
Mrs. Fred GugIumo. who had been
visiting for a week in Pacific coun-
ty.
Miss Mary Wilder Of Tacoma re-
Gently visited her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. o. 6. wilder OF Porter.
Miss Beatrice Swanson. SIT SO.
52nd, was a bridesmaid at the re-
cent Craig Clements wedding
in Bremerton.
Nancy Madge Is the name of the
new baby girl at the Benton Alley
home. e057 So. Yakima avenue.
Nancy Madge was born Nov. 80.
A marriage license was issued
recently in Occur d'Alens, Ida. to
Edwin p. Terriil. 30. s2i South
Yakima avenue, and Joan Parslee,
rs, of Tacoma.
A marriage license application
was made in Wenatchee by Arthur
Baker. 81, Fort Lewis. and Iris
Howe, -, Wenatchee.
Arthur Freeman, Tacoma mari
time commission engineer, recently
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renewed his friendship with
Ne~mith Ankeny OF Wslls walia.
The two men were classmates at
Virginia Military institute. Lex
ington. Va, ~ years ago.
". n. Shaffer Of Kent Ia strand
cd in Hawaii with the Willamette
football team. shaffer. who has
several sons who have been ath-
letes for Willamette university.
has frequently accompanied the
team on its trips.
Connie Ireland. Justice court
constable. reports that his brother
Harry v. Ireland. former Tscoms
merchant patrolman. is In Homo.
lulu, employed at the Pearl Har-
Dor base bombed by the japanese
He said Harry had been working
there less than n week when the
attack came.
Dale Borden and Bruce A. Rob-
erts. formerly In the training cen
ter at Fort Lewis. now are AT
Camp Barkely. Tex. Gilbert I.
Holland, Joseph Larson and Frank
Nino. jr.. were sent To Camp Rob-
erts. Calf.
Copyrights on two songs. SOL
diers on Parade" and The Real
American recently were granted
TO Mr. Ethel Rumble. 1909 So.
st. according TO word received
from Hollywood.
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Just the Core


WEST END TO ELECT
The West End Improvement and
Civic club will elect officers al the
final meeting of ies1 Thursday
night at Franklin school. beginning
at O'Clock.
CANCEL prsNER
The Boston baked bean supper
scheduled To he held Wednesday
night by the Ladies Aid Of the
First United Presbyterian church
has been indefinitely postponed, II
was announced.
DR.. Philip c. Kyle has resumed
practice. Limited to obstetrics and
gynecoIogy. 1927 Medical Aria
building. adv.
To MEET THURSDAY
A meeting of the Tacoma schooi
board vii ibe held at ESQ D. m.
Thursday At the Central school.
II Is announced by Carl @. csddsy.
secretary.
Butter /. essap.r ., Cow Butte,
Store. adv.
CALL sLEcrRicrASs
National Brotherhood OF Elee.
tricai Workers. Local 70. has or
dered members n report Al the
armory st . p. m. Thursday In
cooperation with the local defense
committee
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Buy ". & Bonds and save'
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Filipinos Clamor
To Be Soldiers

PORTLAND - Filiptnes =her-
ping mad= besiezef TIE Amy -
erutiinf offices "Wednesday ASK
~ immediate enlistment ~ Fnil.
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Oregon asatric, secFuisinE. sstd
A ssesssge signed ~ 1eKk n
narnlse president sna Ernsstr
Nsngeseans secretary SoFthss-
ALASKA csnnsry Workers aaINa.
and ssnf - President Rne=~sels.
declared ne Fstlrsnn~ ~want h
fsAt.=
HerstefoFs. Filipino rsKistrsnss
had ee<n classified IN rl.s. &C -.
cause the Philippines hss ~ army
~ its osn.
HeN~ssy also reported thai A.
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Flood-lighting trucks produced
by Chevrolet for the army mount
six lamps which develop a total
of 10000 candlepower. 1t takes
only four such trucks TO illumin-
ate an emergency landing field.
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Irene sihley og Puysllup. Har,
funeral home viii snnounc, AZ.
rsngements.
Chief Of Police JACK Isnfes,y
said Wednesday that the respon~r
by people Of the city 10 the call
to Join the ranks Of civilian de-
Tense workers made at rally
Monday night has been good.
More than 200 applications for
various kinds Of work under the
set up have been received. Len
festy stated.
Cliff Olson Speaker
Cliff Olson. coach of Pacific
Lutheran college football team,
was the speaker at the chamber OF
commere luncheon Tuesday noon.
Introduced by Secretary Rex
Kelley, Olson gave a resume OF
his work with special stress on
keeping his boys ievel-headed.
Puysllup and Sumner high school
coaches Carl Sparks and Pop
keeney. Puyallup's co-captains.
Ralph Calligan and Gail Bruce.
and Summers Captain Okada were
also guests and were introduced
by Paul Hanawslt, superintendent
of schools.
During the business session
Strestor Beall announced a meet
ing of the eoordinating council for
Tom Montgomery
stressed civilian defense work and
John King, local telephone man.
ager. urged that members refrain
from using the telephone for I'M
necessary conversation and get
their Christmas messages in by
the 21st.
The Junior Guild of Christ
Episcopal church has indefinitely
postponed its meeting scheduled
night.
The Junior auxiliary Of Bruce
A. Mercer post. American Legion.
will meet Wednesday evening at
30 at the home Of Miss Marjorie
unless ii Is learned that
the blackout will interfere.
Ladies Of Emmanuel Lutheran
church will be In charge of the
Red Cross cutting room at the
church Thursday from
1890 to p. m. with Mrs. Clarence
Nettnin chairman. Friday the
auxiliary of the Veterans of For
,ign Wars will take over during
he same hours. Mrs. T. z. Hanlin
will head the committee. Those
desiring ii should call for ma
erisl on Thursday. Ladies of All
Saints Catholic church are de-
voting a day a month to sewing
md are meeting Wednesday with
Mrs. Streator Beall.
Mrs. Ohrner Elected
Mrs. Hazel Ohrner will head
court No. s. order
II Amaranth. for 1912. She was
.hosen royal matron at the annual
lection held at Masonic hall Tues
lay night. Peter Jochimsen is
he new royal patron. Other Off
ers are Mrs. Grace Owens, as
ociate matron; Paul Wrigley, as
ociate patron; Mrs. Harriet King.
ecretary; Miss Isabel Tunnard.
eelected treasurer; Mrs. Marie
lesion. conductress; Mrs. Mar
,aret Wrigley. associate conduc-
ress. and Lee Whitney. trustee
or three years. Mrs. J. c. Rey-
lolds and Robert Heston are the
,resent royal matron and patron.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl
'ohns have been postponed until
friday at / o'clock at the Wrigley
md Clements chapel. awaiting the
lrrival OF a son, Wesley Johns.
rom Florida. Rev. George Har-
ow will officiate and burial will
,e in Woodbine.
Because Of the emergency the
Friday night business and social
meeting of the Farmers Educa-
ional and Cooperative union, local
1913. will be postponed until
urther notice.