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Evening star., 1942-08-29

Blue grass becomes practicallys
dormant in midsummer and at
that time a top-dressing composed
of equal parts Of sand and leaf
mold or fresh soil will be beneficial
An application of this mixture
should be sprinkled on to 4 depth OF
one-half inch and spread evenly
with the nat side Of the rake. 1t In
ironical that this dormant period
comedies with the time that crab
grass. begins to flourish, for the crab
will begin its return In June. No
matter what your care has been.
some seeds Of the pest will be
lurking In the soil and the real
fight and the real results occur in
this first summer after making .
lawn.
Many Poisons =
On the Market.
There are many poisons on the.
market, advertised to kill crab grass
and only temporarily brown the /
lawn grasses. They are mostly arsen-
icals, prepared and honestly sold on 1
the theory that the shallow-rooted& 5
crab grass will be killed and the
better grasses with deeper roofing !
habits will only suffer q surface kill-
ing and win again become green. Itss;
is occasionally 80. but not always.
Soil, methods Of mixing and appli-s
cation. humidity, precipitation, tem-
perature. all modify guarantees and
you may find yourself with . browns
lawn and luxuriant patches Of crabs|
grass. 4
| Don't gamble. Take the crab Out
by hand as it appears as you wall
around your garden. The tiny, twoa
leaved seedlings are easily identifeG
and easily removed and 30 minuteG
every third or fourth day viii Grads
cate the small quantity that will re-
turn. BY the middle Of August the
termination Of crab grass is negli-
BILE and II you have been faithful to
this routine, you viii have only Z,
few handfuls the second summer
and thereafter. In the meantime
through the semi-annual feeding
and reseeding Of weak places, you
will be building . thick, resistant
turf that will shade out any occa-
sional seeding Of the pest.
The complaint is often made, But
my neighbors do not remove their
crab grass and the seeds are blown
over on my lawn"
The New Jersey State Experiment
Station at Rutgers University Is
authority for the statement thai
crab grass seeding by wind action
Is negligible. Your own shoes, the
feet OF animals, the lawn mower re-
turned without being cleaned, may
bring IN some seed, but the growth
that can be cultivated by the meth
Cd outlined here Is proof against
! casual vista tions.
. Lawn making and maintenance il
controversial question. There are
as many methods as there are many
J opinions and one brief article can
J only outline one successful tech.
nique. Experiment and research ara
, making notable contribution to tho
held. An Oriental grass, introduced
oy the Department Of Agriculture,
Aoysia matrella, gives promise Of
solving many problems here. It ID
vegetatively cultivated, grown 50 low
as to require little or no moving and
makes a turf Of such incredible
thickness that crab grass cannot
: penetrate 1t.
However, Kentucky blue Is in Q
class by itself and those who care to
make the effort may have the lawn
that only this beautiful grass pro.
;, duces. :.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
If Buying Bulbs
the
Hardy Iris
Are Easily Forced
And Make Better
Cut FIowers

If you are buying bulbs this year
why not consider some Of the in
expensive dubious iris, such as the
Spanish iris, Dutch iris and English
iris, which are not generally grown
in the garden. You al know them
as the iris the florists sell in the
winter. They are easily forced and
make much better cut flowers than
any other iris.
Spanish iris and Dutch iris are
very similar and derived from Iris
xiphium either as seedlings or by
crossing similar species. English
iris is Iris Xiphiodes, 4 distinct
species. Both Of these types are well
worth growing. particularly for cut
flowers for late spring and early
summer.
Where winter hardness is in ques-
ton Spanish iris and Dutch iris
do better when not planted too
early. so they do not get too much
fall growth. Many gardeners have
been quite successful with this type
Of iris by delaying the planting
until the latter part OF October and
then, as soon as the ground freezes,
mulching rather heavily. The plant
ing will bloom the first year, but
very often they die out il there is
q wet summer; the bulbs grow nat
urally in very well-drained soil that
is dry. To maintain them 1t is better
to dig them each year as soon as
the foliage ripens and give the bulbs
a thorough resting period where it
is hot and dry. Replant them in
the fall.
English iris is a bulb Of different
requirements. It has been found
to be perfectly hardy and does well
If left in the soil for several years.
This species does not tend to make
fall growth, as do the Spanish
and Dutch types. 1t produces later
bloom, which Is larger and similar
in effect, but which only comes In
blues and whites without any of the
yellow varieties which you get In
the earlier types. English iris bulbs
should be planted as soon as re-
ceived, for they resent being helc
out of the ground. This Is one rea-
son for the failure Of this type Of
iris: anpther is that the bulbs are
very often too dry when received
They need plenty OF moisture while
growing and In bloom.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Plan a Water Lily Pool
First Step Is to Decide What Kind
Best Fits Into Whole Scheme
By Louise Hendey.

than the pool Fortunately each have one we desire
matter how large or how small garden
In planning pool we must first decide whether formal or informal
fits scheme formal garden
nauraic planting looking
especially blessed
to be planting pool before it is built
to the beginning.
Having the place for the pool relation to all
of the day will decide
pool generally rectangular
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Save All Waste
From Gardens
During Year
Available Nitrogen
Is Not Allotted to
N0n.Essenfials

Save all waste garden material, Tor
you will need it for feeding your
plants next year.
Remember we are at war and
nitrogen is not collected for use
in non essential crops. There prob
ably will be plenty Of lime and
manure fertilizer and a good time
to apply it is in the fall.
But by saving waste material,
composing it and using lime with it,
you will create for yourself lot OF
valuable fertilizer material hat will
help feed your plants. The motto
of every gardener should be Don't
burn anything if it is not seriously
diseased" Simply place the waste
material In a circle OF wire netting
or some other device so it won't
blow away, mix some lime and phos-
phoric acid with it, and keep 1t
moist and packed down.
Remove the seed stalks rom all
plants that have finished blooming
and give your garden 4 General
cleanup, but don't waste .ly OF
your organic material by burning.
BY saving all plant crops and refuse
in an out-of-the-way spot, you can
conserve considerable nitrogen Tor
next years use. Either compost 1t
or use as mulch.
II used as a mulch, it will have
to be broken up. OF there is a
hammer mill in your neighborhood
that does this work for farmers, it
may be that you can get sufficient
quantity together to have this done
for you. Ask some Of your farmer
neighbors, or the county agricultural
agent. to see If there is such a
machine in your vicinity. If you in
tend to use one, save all plant
tops, dead woods and grass. in a pile
and mix it with all the leaves and
other plant refuse from the fall
cleanup. Then have it broken up
sometime in the fall when the ma
terial is still fairly dry. have done
this for several years and find it one
Of the best mulches to use around
the garden.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Work That Is Done Next Month
Relieves Burden in Spr1ng

BY Laurence and Edna Blair
Much work may be done in the
flower garden in September to re-
lieve the burden of early spring
when there is so much to do.
The seedlings of many of the an
nuals are hardy. and by plant
ing them now they will live through
the winter and bloom earlier next
season. The poppies. small mari
COLDS, bachelors buttons and many
others are in this group.
The rock garden may be dug up
and moved quite as successfully
now as In the spring.
The hemerocallis should be lifted,
divided and reset at this time;
also hardy phlox. trollius and
many other perennials. Dig plenty
of manure or some good form of
humus into the border before re-
setting the plants. They should
take root before the fall frosts. and
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Blue Grass in This Area
Impossibility of Its Maintenance
Is Popular Misconception
By Liiiam Wyishf Smifh

4 popular msconception that
should
important
permanent Of planting
Atlantic seaboard
the habits growth Of this that
control
cation invariably successful But Is not true that
locality
Il unattanabe
Taking suburban place Is
initial radical making lawn
this comparatively important
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Co1orful Shrub
Is Well Worth
Attention
FiOwers Are Small
But Quite Showy
In Full Bloom aa7

An old-fashioned shrub well worth
any gardner's attention is Genista
tinctoria, so-called Dyer's greenwood
or woadwaxen. This plant belongs
to the pea family and is thoroughly
hardy. In fact, 1t grows wild in
parts Of England.
This Is naturally a rather dwarf
shrub. 1t grows up to feet in
height although there is q variety
that is PROSTATE and also q double
Towering species. The Genista has
rather handsome foliage Of simple
leaves, not divided as in most IF
the legumes. 1t bears spikes or
racemes of yellow flowers in late
summer. Although the flowers are
rather small, the plant is quite
snowy In full bloom.
If well cared for and kept pruned,
Genista makes q mass of color when
in bloom and . good background
where you need rather dwarf shrubs.
1t is one of the best ground covers
known for poor, rather sterile soils
where 1t Is hard to grow other
plants. The top may suffer injury
in severe winters, but the Plant
tolerates heavy pruning. All the
Genistas. and related hardy Cytisus,
are well worth growing if you want
dwarf plapts with pea-like flowers.
These plants are also closely re-
lated to the well-known Scotch
broom which is not hardy In this
section unless on rather poor, sandy
soil where the wood ripens thor
oughly. But Genista tinctoria is
hardy in practically any soils unless
they are too damp or too acid. You
can increase your stock from cut
tings. raise them from seed, or
preferably, buy established plants.
Most nurserymen either have this
plant, or can get 1t for you, but they
generally consider it one of the
minor shrubs.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Recreational Backwards
Picnic Spot Gives the Pleasures
We Used to Drive Miles to Find
By ". II. Yonnsman

will that
equipped with picnic but
things enjoyment
which
provides which
driving many miles to find.
Backyard recreaona need not be large peentus
the outstanding small keeping with the
providing the essentials without undue
Philadelphia Flower Show last several competitive exhibits
the which aravey
developed
Evening star., 1942-08-29
'Layering"

Layering is an easy and inexpen-
slve way to increase ones stock of
certain shrubs and even of some
roses. This word "layering" is used
to indicate the practice of produc-
ing new plants from the branches
OF those already growing. A branch
close to the ground is chosen, and
slantlng cut is made on the under
side, which then is pegged down and
covered with sandy soil until roots
form. After that the parts with
new roots may be cut from the
parent plant and set out where de-
sired.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
For Winter Bloom

Freesias and oxalis are excellent
bulbs to grow for winter bloom In
the house. But they require longer
season to develop than other bulbs,
and they should be bought and pot
ted in late August or early Septem-
Der. They do not need to be put in
a dark cellar or outdoor trench, as
do tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
1t is only necessary to set them in a
fairly cool room and out of direct.
sunlight. Just enough water should
be given to keep them reasonably
moist.
Evening star., 1942-08-29


many have given serious thought
to how they might improve their
own yards.
Give Thought
To Locations.
have seen a delightful picnic
spot developed under a large tree
on q paved terrace at the backdoor
of a house. Another was In a small
sunkea garden with the fireplace
built as q part of the retaining wall.
Still another was located in the
shrubpery at the top of a slope at
the back of the garden. 1t also
served as a delightful shady rest
spot from which one could view the
garden. The location Of q picnic
spot should be given some thought.
How it will fit into the plan-into
the development of the yard as a
whole.
Fireplaces and picnic spots to be
of greatest use are generally located
in a shady situation, although this
Is not essential for many of our
picnics are held in the evening when
shade Is not necessary for comfort.
However, some screening from
passersby is desirable and so the
picnic spot might well be partially
inclosed by shrubbery. The shrub
berry ought not to be too high or
too dense for then cooling breezes
would be cut OF, and q dense shrub
border sometimes serves as breed
ing ground for mosquitoes.
Large and elaborate fireplaces are
seldom in keeping with the purpose
or size Of the recreational area. Ger
tainly they are not necessary for
successful picnic. One excuse given
for . tall fireplace is to provide
strong draft to make quick hot
fire, but q little practice In fire-mak-
ing and the keeping of supply OF
dry kindIng will in most cases serve
the same purpose. The other excuse
often heard is that high chimney
Is necessary to keep the NmOke out OF
the picnickers eyes. If In planning
the recreational spot one will note
the direction of the prevailing wind
and plan accordingly this objection
will be met.
Small Fires Good
Az Large Ones.
A small fire in q well-built fire-
place will cook hamburgers and
hurn hot dogs just as effectively as
q large fire, and will be less dis
agreeable to work around. If the
fireplace is raised q bit the cooks
will not need to stoop 50 much, but
no grill need be more than "a to 80
inches high. The size Of the cooking
surface (grilD varies greatly. Per-
haps because the builders use what
ever materials are at hand. A top
of I2xl8 inches or 15x24 inches
should satisfy most needs. Some
grills are open, other closed, and
some partly open and partly closed.
The latter seems the most practical.
Benches and a small table are es-
sential to the comfort and conven-
ience Of a picnic area. The table
may be movable or fixed depending
upon the size and location of the
picnic area. The benches should be
movable. After = picnic it is often
desirable to move them in front OF
the fireplace where all may enjoy
a cracking wood fire. Running
water and electric lights are addi-
tions to the picnic spot that add to
its comfort and convenience.
It is often suggested that the fire-
nlace NAV also serve as q rubbish
burner or incinerator. This hardly
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Best Size Hose

The u inch diameter hose is the
most satisfactory for garden use.
A hose deserves good care. 1t should
not be permitted to remain kinked,
especially when water is running
through it. 1t should not be left
full of water in the hot sun. It
should be rolled on a reel when not
In use.
Evening star., 1942-08-29

or oval, or slight variation from
one of these. An informal pool is
generally irregular in design. The
real difference between formal and
informal pools lies more in the set
ting and the manner in which the
edge is finished than in the shape
alone.
A fountain or piece of statuary
is permissible in formal pool but
if lilies are grown the jet Of water
should be very small. In natural
istic pool either would be quite out
Of place.
The depth of the pool Is the next
matter to be determined. That will
depend upon the purpose for which
the pool is being constructed, but
since in this article we are especially
interested in water lilies the pool
should be from 2 to 21a feet deep.
AS to the size OF the poolwell,
that will have to depend upon the
size of your yard, If not upon the
size of your pocketbook.
1t is possible to have a pool in a
little back yard only 20 feet square.
A small pool g feet in diameter)
holding a pigmy water lily and a
few aquatics near the edge would
add interest and pleasure.
But for a rule to follow most
growers advise allowing a space at
least S feet in diameter for each
lily. More space is desirable. If
you wish to grow beautiful lotus
you will need to allow considerably
more. So let us decide to build a
pool as large as is practical in our
individual garden, for experience
has shown that after the first lilies
bloom we shall wish for more and
more Of them.
In constructing the pool be sure
that it is built so that it will not
crack in the winter time. See tc
it that it is we'll reinforced, and il,
case of a formal pool slant the
sides outward about 2 inches in
feet to relieve the ice pressure. The
sides of an informal pool may be
slantEd even more. Then If the
proper mixtures is used the hardy
lilies and the fish may remain safely
in the pool all winter
There is not time or space in thi!
article to take up the mixing o.
the concrete or the pouring of i
beyond the rule of 1-2-3. Thi.
means one part of cement to two
parts OF coarse sand to three part.
of washed a-inch gravel. Be SURE
to keep the concrete damp for sew.
eral days. To remove the lime from
the pool fill and empty it two o.
three times before planting the lille!
and putting in the fish.
The pool all finished we are ready
to begin our planting.
Perhaps you will choose an Egyp
tian lotus. Plant it at one end O.
the pool, being sure that it has
green background. 1t should b,
planted in a box at least fee
5quare and foot deep. The bo.
should be SO placed that the wate
will be only or inches deep owe
the crown of the plant.
Next we will choose as many lille
as our space will allow and In vari
Gus colors II we wish. Allow spac
for one or two tropical lilies, on
Of which will bloom at night. 1t /
only In the tropicals that one cal
and the exquisite blues. The tropi
Gals are tender and cannot be ker
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Geraniuns

When potting geraniums, put
pieces OF broken pot in the bottom
of pot to insure good drainage. Fill
pot with good loan, to which lit
tie bonemeal has been added. AS
the plant grows, shift it to increas-
angly larger pots.
Evening star., 1942-08-29
Nicotine for Aphids

Dust With nicotine, or use a liquid
nicotine spray. for aphids or plant
Nee.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-15
Wreath For A Known Soldier

America paid homage last week to its first soldier
brought home for burial The American Legion, Veterans
Of Foreign Wars Catholic War Veterans and Jewish War
Veterans massed Long Island to join in military funeral
Sergeant Herbert KeilsOn 22yearOd marine, who
killed while in duty cruiser attacking the Marshall
Islands in February.
It was one of the ancies of the last postwar period to
Imagine that the Unknown soldier at Arlington might have
been Jew who gave his life to make the world safe for
democracy There need be doubt in the of Herbert
Keson symbol of the many who have died and to die
THAT freedom may survive for mankind Four years ago
e joined his countrys armed service His special training
had equipped him for the hazardous journey which the
American warship undertook in blasting Japanese strong
hold.
Men who die in noble would not wish their
mobility made cliche But may hope that the who
pOute the freedom for which KeisOn gave his life may
pause respectful moment before his epitaph Cough
n Smith, Reynolds Nye and others who share their views
might bow their heads before the grave of this
American Jew. He died that America might ive
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-15
Emigration Halted

While the United States Government pOnders the prob
lem of enemy Aliens in this country it might take special
note how Jewish refugees regarded by
ed Europe Radu Lecca, Commissioner for Jewish Affairs
the Rumanan Government and disciple of Alfred ROsen-
berg gave interview to Prague newspaper to explain
why voluntary emigration of Jews from Germany and Nazl-
occupied territory has been forbidden.
GAS for Jewish emigration, which had long been con-
sdered the perfect soutien said the initiative Jewbaer
1T thought that both from the Rumanan and the
common European point of vew it would be better If jew
h families did not leave Europe. Experience has shown
that as they get settled abroad they supplied the
common enemy with political propagandsts."
If the Nazs themselves realize how bitterly they are
hated by these people whom they have made eles from
their native lands surely the American Government will
not add unduy the burdens that these newcomers to
shores have already borne.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-15
A ShabuOth Affirmation

From the Synagogue Council of America
Representing the Orthodox Conservative and Reform
Rabbinical and Congregational Organizations
of America)
In anticipation of ShabOuth which is the birthday of
judaism to be observed May 22nd and 23rd the Synagogue
Council of America representing every shade of religious
thought of American Israel presents the following religious
affirmation behalf of the Rabbnica and lay leadership
Of than thousand Jewish Congregations through
out the land.
Approaching Shabouth the Festival of Weeks which
Jewish tradition commentaries the birthday of the Ten
commandments the Charter of judaism reaffm those
ancient truths and rededcate ourselves to them meess
mperave Keeny of their cogency at the present
uncture in human affairs register firm conviction
that the principles of Sinai achieve salvation for
human society,"
We affirm that is the embodiment of the Divine,
and that every human being, containing within himself
something of God is of infinite moral WORTH to
be exploited oppressed.
We affirm that all men, being children of God, are
bound together in union in God which deeper and
essential than of the interests which may divide them
from another We have faith that the time will
come when all everywhere shall be Free when every
human spirit shall be encouraged to rise to it's full stature
Of humanity and divinity and when human society shall
last be ordered to conform with the principles of
tice and righteousness first proclaimed at Sinai.
We affirm unwavering loyalty to the Biblical
teachings OF human liberty and human equality the sancy
OF human e and the universally of moral Standards
which the present war is being waged.
We didcate ourselves to the service of country.
We resolved it with our hearts, with our SUBJ
stance and with lives We pray that it's just may
be crowned with victory bringing the day when men
everywhere may be redeemed from all evil Gods King
dom be realized EARTH
RABBI ISRAEL GOLDSTEIN President
NEWS ITEM: The Synagogue Council of America
will broadcast ShabuOth program Sunday May II at soc
P NJ the Red Network of the National BrOadcastinx
Company.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-15

From the Synagogue Council of America
Representing the Orthodox, Conservative and Rel
Rabbinical and Congregational Organizations
Evening star., 1942-11-08
Cotton Prices Take
Irregular Course
In Narrow Range
Futures Close 10 Cents
Lower to IS Cents
Higher at New York
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-Cotton fu-
lures closed 10 cents a bale lower
to Is cents higher today after prices
had moved in a narrow range during
the abbreviated session.
Prices seesawed, declining under
the influence of hedge-selling and
liquidation, then advancing on mill
price-fixing orders.
Traders still awaited develop
ments in efforts of the farm bloc to
improve treatment of agricultural
prices under the stabilization pro-
gram. Progress of the war in Egypt
also attracted attention.
On Monday the Department of
Agriculture will announce its No,
vember l crop forecast. The con-
sensus was that it would show
little change from the october l
estimate of 13,81S,o00 bales. The
range follows:
Evening star., 1942-11-08
BOND SUMMARY

A selected list Of active Bonds on
the N. Y. Stock Exchange, showing
the high, low and closing prices
for the week, and the net change
from the previous Saturdays close.
Evening star., 1942-11-08
CURB SUMMARY

A selected list Of active Stocks On
the N. Y. Curb Exchange, showing
the high, low and closing prices
for the week, and the net change
from the previous Saturdays close.