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In view of the number of nurseries
That are closing for the duration,
this should be an excellent time for
nome owners to improve their
grounds with paintings of shrubbery
and perennials. Many nurserymen
are finding the labor problem too
great and are planning TO close out
their stock this fall. Look over your
grounds and see what is needed to
Improve them
Keep the foliage of grapepines
protected NTH hydrated lime. A
light busting 1OiH protect the leaves
from attack by the japanese
beetle. The lime Will not hurt
the foliage or the beetles. HoU-
eDer, the beetles do not eat
foliage covered Nth a repelIent.
The gladiolus thrips, by sucking
the sap from the petals of the gladi-
olus flowers. prevents their opening.
A spray containing l ounce of tartar
emetic, 2 pounds of brown sugar,
and 3 gallons of water, applied as
fine mist will control this tiny pest.
Two or three applications at three
to f1ve-day intervals will sometimes
be all the control necessary. How
ever, 1t Is better to count on sprays
at weekly intervals from the time
the leaves are s inches high until
the buds begin to unfold.
The recent hot Weather seems
10 hare been too much for our
Victory gardeners and manu- OF
the plots haze not been cultivated
since the last shoWer. This is
unfortunate since the plants are
shouting the effects of the
drOught. An hours 1Oork, in most
cases. 10ould hare been sufficient
10 gtUe all OF the cultivation nee
essary and the plants Uould not
haze suffered quite so SeUereIv
from lack OF moisture. july is
ottenttmeS the critical month for
gardens. AlloWing them to 90
nncdred for during this month is
frequently fatal.
Tomatoes that have been tied to
a stake earlier in the season should
not be neglected now. Regular at
tention is required to keep them in
good condition and properly sup
ported. Allowing the tops to hang
down is not good garden practice
and usually results in injury and
loss.
X
Because OF the Udr tree sur
geonS and tree dressings are not
dlt0dyS available. Ho,Ueper. that
should not be an ercuse for neo-
lecttng our trees. Hot asphalt
paint may be used, or il available
there is a commercial preparn-
ton called nsphdlt-Dater emul-
sion that may be used cold.
Paint all cuts to prepent decup.
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ance in force, including annuities
and 10 full-time agents, most of
them with the agency more than
10 years. Last year the office wrote
more than 100000 in new busi-
ness.
Mr.. Cremen is a graduate of Balti-
more City College. Johns Hopkins
University, member of Phi Beta
Kappa and past president of the
District Life Underwriters Asso-
citation.
C. & P. Taxes Very Heavy.
Details from the monthly report
OF the Chesapeake g. Potomac Tele-
phone Co. to the Public Utilities
Commission disclose that taxes in
June required $332,513. June net
income amounted to s243,227, a
notable gain of sl26,130 over the
same month year ago.
There were 365,0l0 telephones in
service at the end of June, an in
crease of 46l telephones over May.
Telephone users made 4O,874.0OO
calls during the month, or SOB 900
fewer than in June, 1912, the re-
port said.
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removal of too large a proportion of
the total branch growth. The re-
moval of part of the top growth OF
the tree at planting time is de-
slrable in order to balance the loss
OF roots, but if large percentage
OF the lateral branches of the cherry
are below the height at which the
tree is to be headed, the removal
of all of them the first year is
undesirable. In this case, remove
some of them the first year and
the remaining ones during the year
or two following.
Above the height at which the
lowest permanent branch is to be
formed, the side branches on the
young tree should be thinned out
in such a manner as to leave those
most desirable for the perma-
nent framework. These permanent
branches should be at least 6 inches
apart and we'll distributed around
the tree. Avoid having one scaf-
fold limb directly above or directly
opposite another. Unless a consid-
cradle quantity of wood has already
been removed in thinning out lat
eral branches, the laterals left on
the tree may be headed back to
6 or inches, making sure a few
good buds are left on each. The
leader may also be cut back some
what, but should be left at least
8 to 10 inches longer than any OF
the lateralS.
The fully developed sour cherry
tree should have five or six main
.scaffold branches. 1t may not be
possible to obtain this number, prop
erly spaced, in less than two or three
years.
After the third summer, little
further cutting should be necessary
for the training of the tree. A light
heading back or thinning to main
tain a balance among the scaffold
limbs and to prevent the leader
from being choked will suffice to
maintain good framework. A
light annual thinning out of small
crowding Or malformed branches
throughout the tree is all the ad-
ditional pruning that should be
given until the tree reaches an age
at which growth is much reduced.
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Der of the Board of Directors, men,
ber of the Executive Committee and
legal counsel. The son of an archi-
tect, he is a grandson of the late
Albert Carry who founded the Garry
Ice Cream Co. and amassed a for
tune in Capital real estate.
He attended Eastern High School
and is law graduate of Catholic
University: member of the Knights
OF Columbus and staff attorney
of the Legal Aid Bureau.
Mr.. Mckee, retiring after 54 years
with the bank, is widely known in
financial circles for his remarkable
knowledge Of banking law.
Cremen Notes Anniversary.
John F. Cremen today is cele-
brating his 25th anniversary as gen.
eral agent of the Washington Office
of Massachusetts, Mutual Life In
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United Stutes Treasury Position
Chicoqo Livestock

CHICAGO, July 81 fR1.-Salable cattle.
300; calves, none; compared Friday last
week, fed steers and yearlings strong to %
higher, middle grades UP most: largely fed
steer and heifer run, with supply grassy
and warmedup offerings measurably small
er than week earlier; hence, scarcity tended
to boost medium to good grade steers on
outlet extremely narrow. fed heifers strong
cows generally steady. very uneven;
weighty bulls strong u 25 higher: light
offerings 25, instances so lower; vealers
25 up; extreme top choice to prime fed
steers, 1888: several loads, 16.60-1675:
Numerous loads, 15.75-16.50; best light
yearlinss, 1925; choice to prime heifer
yearlinss also brousht 1925; bulk fed
heifers, IA. .00-15 60; only moderate supply
grassy grassy and wsrmedup steers, 12.50-13. 75,
cutter satt cows closed at s;25 down; most
good Wyoming grass cows reached Il 25:
heavy sausage bulls sold up to 145O.
against light offerings at 10.00-11 so; at
close vealers reached 1878.
Salable sheep, 100; total. 600: compared
Friday last week. fat spring lambs. 50-75
lower, yearlings 40 to LOO lower, sheep
mostly steady; top native spring lambs,
1925 early; late sales, 14.S5 down; bulk
medium to CHOICE 13.50-15.0o; top year
l4IO: top shorn SLAUGHTER ewes, 500;
saiable hogs. 300; total. $500; market
compared week ago. weights under 24O
pounds about steady; heavier weights, TO-
20 lower: and sows % lower.
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Cherry Trees Are Good Choice
For The Backyard Gardener
By the Master Gardener.

One important phase of the Vic
tory garden program is the en-
couragement of planting of fruit
trees on the home grounds
Cherry trees are a good choice for
the backyard gardener who likes to
combine utility and beauty in tree
for the home grounds. Cherries
must have well-drained soil. how
ever. This is particularly true of
the sweet cherries.
Cherry trees may be kept within
reasonable bounds as far as size is
concerned; they are symmetrical in
shape, and their foliage and bark
is attractive. During the Towering
period, cherry trees are a distinct
asset to the home grounds, both
from the standpoint of appearance
and fragrance of bloom. The fruit
is always acceptable, either gathered
fresh from the tree or for canning
purposes. Cherry trees come into
bearing early and the trees are
fairly long-lived If properly cared
for.
Sour Cherry Varieties.
A Michigan bulletin on cherries
says the life of sour cherry trees
may be divided into five periods:
l. From the first to the sixth year,
when they are non-bearing or bear
only few cherries.
2. From 7 to II years, during which
period the trees gradually increase
production of fruit.
3: From II to 18 years, when the
yield of fruit increases to the maxi
mum. q ;zf
4. From 10 to Is years, when the
majority of trees maintain their
maximum yield.
5. From 26 years and over when
the trees gradually deteriorate.
The life of cherry trees can be
prolonged by maintaining the soil
fertility through regular application
OF complete balanced plant food
The Increased vitality of a well-fed
tree lessons the danger of insect
or disease attack, and it also lessons
the possibility of winter injury. par
ticularly following a season of heavy
yields.
The most popular varieties of
sour cherries now offered by nur-
serymen in the order of bearing are
Early Richmond-June.
Montmorency Improved varieties
catalogued as improved Montmo-
rency and large Montmorency are
now offered-about 10 days after
early Richmond
English Morello-July.
Sweet Cherry Trees.
Not as hardy as the sour cherry
trees. Black Tartarian is perhaps
the most popular and hardest of
the sweet cherries. Windsor is prob
ably second choice for hardness.
There is now also new fall-bearing
sweet cherry, sweet September, said
to be very hardy. Sweet cherries
should be cross pollinated, and, it
is recommended. where possible that
two or more varieties be planted in
close proximity.
Training and Pruning the Sour
Cherry Tree" (From Circular 3O3.
College of Agriculture, West Vir-
ginia University, Morgantown, w.
Va
"A 1-year-old nursery tree of sour
cherry usually has a number of
side branches. All of these below
20 inches, or whatever height is de-
sired for the lowest permanent
branch, should be removed when
the tree is planted; provided, how
ever, that this does not mean the
Evening star., 1943-08-01
Narcissus List
By ". II. Ballard.

The narcissus is one of the most
adaptable and satisfactory of the
common hardy bulbs. 1t will sue
ceed in a variety of soils and condi-
tions, yet responds abundantly to
good care. Many varieties are adapt
ed to naturalizing and flower well for
a considerable number of years with
little care or attention.
For best results, and especially If
flowers are to be exhibited, the bulbs
should be dug up and separated
every three or four years. They make
root growth early and should be re-
set not later than September for
the best results. A deep, fertile loan
soil, retentive of moisture and yet
well drained, will give good results
Dig the soil deeply and see that the
area below the bulbs Is we'll supplied
with organic matter and plant nu-
trients
The average gardener is unaware
of the wonderful development which
has taken place in this flower in re-
cent years. 1t is only in the last
few years that many of the fine new
types have been available to Amer
ican growers. The novelties are too
high priced for the average pocket
book, but the price of some of the
better established sorts are within
reach Of everyone. The following
short list includes those which have
been listed at 20 cents or less per
bulb.
Yellow Trumpets. Aerolite, Ben
Hur, Golden Beauty, King Alfred
Pacific Spur, and The First.
White Trumpets. Alice Knights,
LaVestale, Mrs E. H. Krelage.
Bicolor Trumpets. Spring Glory,
Van Waveren's Giant, and Victoria.
Incomparabilis. Bernardino, Fran
cisco Drake, Great Warley, Croesus,
Yellow Poppy, John Evelyn and Red
Cross.
Barii. Alci&a, Firetail, Mrs. Bar
clay and Sunrise.
Leedsii. Hera, Mrs. Nettie OMel-
veny. Silver Star.
Triandrus (and Hybrids). Mrs. AL
fred Pearson, Moonshine, Pearly
Queen and .Thalia.
Poetaz. Cheerfulness, Laurens
Roster, Klondyke and Medusa.
Poeticus. Actaea.
Jonquilla (and Hybrids). Golden
Sceptre, Orange Queen, Jonquilla
Simplex, Jonquilla Flore Pleno, JON
quilla citrinum, Odorus Giganteus,
Odorus Campernelli, and Lady Hill
lingdon.
Miscellaneous. February Gold,
Twink (double), Bulbicoduim Con-
spicuus and Canaliculatus.
The following have been listed at
20 to so cents per bulb:
Yellow Trumpets. Dutch Gold,
Golden Sunrise. Magniflcence, Robin
Hood and Winter Gold.
White Trumpets. Eve and Love-
nest.
Bicolor Trumpets. Gracieuse, Ma
dame Van Waveren and Sylvanite.
Incomparabilis. Carolton, Salaam-
bo and Tagore.
Barii. Fleur. Lady Diana Manners
and Mayfiower.
Leedsii. Gertie Millar, Tunis and
White Nile.
Triandrus (and Hybrids). Trian-
drus Albus.
Poetaz. Glorious and Irmelin.
Jonquilla land Hybrids). Trevia-
than and White Wedgewood.
Miscellaneous. Mary Copeland
(doublej.
If one is interested in securing
new varieties more expensive than
these, it often pays to get prices
from several reliable firms. In this
way considerable savings may be
made, since prices sometimes de-
pend upon the amount of stock
which a particular dealer may have
available.
Evening star., 1943-08-01

At the recent meeting of the Ma
tionsl Victory Garden Institute held
in New York City plans were formu-
lated by garden leaders for the 1914
garden program. While the subjects
discussed largely related to the har-
vesting and storing of the products
from the 1943 Victory gardens, there
was continuing reference to the
necessity for even greater effort in
1914.
The speakers, without fail, pointed
OUT that the l943 program had
achieved great success throughout
the country, but that there were
Evening star., 1943-08-01
Wool Market Quiet

BOSTON, July 81 (P United
States Agriculture Department.
The Boston wool market was very
quiet during the past week due to
lack of demand for domestic fine
and half-blood woods and absence
of offerings in the primary foreign
wool markets.
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1ngton as he Is
only 33 years
old. He succeeds
Henry H. Mckee,
head of the in
stitution for the
past 26 years,
who r e S | g n e d
on account of
his health, but
r e m a in S as
chairman Of the
board.
Mr.. Didden, a
practicing attor-
ney, has been
vice president of
thA korL rooro
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S u r a ce Co.,
having received
many congrat-
ulations from
h | 6 h officials
yesterday.
When he took
over the agency
o n A u 6 us t /,
1918, the COM
pany had ap-
proximately 81
900, 900 / n S ur-
ance in force,
in this area and
only one agent.
Today there is
S2Q A0l Aa irr,.
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Garden Mu1ches

Many sorts OF mulches may be
used between rows in the Victory
garden, to keep weeds down and
moisture in. Old newspapers serve
well, and lawn clippings are good.
Remember, never sprinkle to "lay
the dust" in vegetable garden. be-
cause a dust mulch Is just what
you want,
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Didden Youngest Bank Chief.
George A. Diddsn, 'jr., who assumes
the presidency of the National Capt.
tai Bank tomorrow, will be the
youngest bank president in Wash
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New York Cotton

in cotton futures today was attributed to
belief among traders that the Italian sit
uation might reach climax over the
week end. Prices were of as much as
80 cents a bale at one time and closed
80 to 35 cents bale under Fridays nnish:
The selling was balanced by light mill
buying on scale-down bias.
Evening star., 1943-08-01
Stitch in Time

Do not wait until insects damage
your crops before you begin to fight
them. You can prevent the damage
If YOU begin in time.
Evening star., 1943-08-01
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

'Hepofted ey w. D. Hibbs g. D.
IONS ON WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE TO
AND INCLUDING FRIDAY
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CHICAGO Grain

CHICAGO, July 81 tP,.--Ignorins weak
Italy. wheat prices held arm in fairly
two weak spots, particularly in the frst
half hour. but mill buying gave the mar
ses sst,s suppE9sIt; and hnal prices were gen
Rye dropped about "a cent to new lows
for approximately the last month at the
opening: but the strength in wheat was
continued to come from houses with East
ern connections, but was in smaller VOL
an was ea en st 70
advance in view OF the extent OF its slump.
:, At the close wheat was unchanged to
Der. Il Is; s"Vre oats we're unehsnsed Dtoe% to Z
lower. September, 697., and rye was u
lower to 8. higher. September ST .oI Ts-A
Grain range at principal markets today;
o., High. Low. Close. close: close.
Chicago 1.44,. 1.4as. 144H-% 144H-H
81 k,5a's.y kss D?.; Y i:55 is7@ isn 1ss7.
'oct.1 1.o9H 1.osh 1.osh 1.os,.
chs chicase "AEAA lteA 145n14s 1457.-4
Mn Mn polls 1s 1aas aa,a $al. $ah 49, ss 1$ah 1$a
VIM Winnipeg wzrIG l,4sH LOTS l.o7'. 1.osh
Kan. .c'y l.407. .4es. .49st 140.4
yHpr Wlpnipes o.Is o9ha 1.osh"1,osl. 1,os'.
Chicago .7Ohs .69Ea .697s .7Oh
in'polis .6434 .6414 .64L2 .64ss
Winnipeg
(Oct)- -- 81 "a .51h
Chicago Cash Market.
Wheat was UNCHANGED to Arm; basis
Arm; shipping sales. 10000 bushels no
bookings; receipts. 100 cars. Corn was
unchanged at ceilings; basis unchanged at
ceilings no shipping sales; booking 67.-
600 bushels receipts. 35 cars. Oats were
strong on choice, basis firm; no shipping
sales: no bookings: receipts. AZ cars.
Evening star., 1943-08-01

New Orleans Prices
NEW ORLEANS, July 81 P.-Cotton
futures declined here today on rumors
that Gen. Eisenhower and Premier Ba-
doglio had reached peace agreement
Closing prices were steady, IS TO 80
cents a bale lower.
Evening star., 1943-08-01
New York Bank Stocks
NEW YORK. July 81 lql-Nationa1

So you want Toxic bombed again?
Well, bombs cost money, so help buy
some with War bonds and stamps.
Evening star., 1943-08-01

bale lower Sales, 812. Low middling, 1900;
The average price of middling ls-inch
cotton today at 10 DESIGNATED Southern
spot markets was 30 cents a bale lower
at 30.54 cents a pound: average for the
last 80 market days, 20.ss; middlinz 7s-
inch average, 1855.
Bid. Nominal.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Sales. PUBLIC UTILITIES.
$4,000 Ana & Pot Riv r r 1st SIS
$4,000 Capital Traction 1st SIS, 10.
1000 GeorEetown Gas Llsht 1st 1
1000 Pot Elec Pow 1st 3As. 1876,
5000 Washington Gas LiEht 1st 5
5000 Wash Ry Il Elec cons As /!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-04
Building Of Dams
On Potomac Opposed
Rockville Group Sees
End of Rivers Beauty

Acting on reports that plans for
construction Of power dams on the
Potomac River are being made, the
Rockville Chapter of the 1zaak Wal
ton League has adopted unani-
mously a resolution opposing such
development "as destructive to the
scenic and historic values of the
river
The proposed dams would prac-
tically obliterate the river as such
and deny to the people of Maryland,
to whom the river actually belongs,
and to the country at large the en-
joyment of its natural beauties and
attractions, it was pointed out.
Sponsors of the resolution told
the group at its meeting Wednes-
day that it is understood plans call
for a series of dams beginning above
Washington at Chain Bridge and
extending as far as Harpers Ferry
Officials of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-04

study is now being made by the
United States Once of Engineers
to determine the feasibility of con-
structing Is to q dams along the
entire Potomac and Shenandoah
River basins.
Officials said the study was Or
dered by Congress and the en-
gineer's report is expected to be
made to Congress sometime after
January !. The construction of dams
along the two rivers is envisioned
as postwar project, it was said
President Frank De Ment an
nounced the appointment of Alfred
D. Moves as chairman of the chap
ter's Planning Committee. Other
members of the committee are Judge
Stedman Prescott, Judge Donald
De Lashmutt, Reuben Riggs and
Roscoe Whip, Rockville. and Owen
Knight and Robert Conroy, Forest
Glen.
Mr.. Moves and Mr.. Knight were
designated to represent the chapter
on the County o-ordinating Com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-04
Ben Smith Assumes
Duties Here as Head
OF British Supply

Ben Smith, member of the Labor
Party, today assumed his duties here
as British Minister Resident and
chairman of the British Supply
Council in North America-the fore
most British civil Office in the Unit
ed States after the Ambassador
His career began so years ago when
he sailed as cook in a schooner fol
So month. He is 81.
Mr.. Smith, who succeeds John
Llewellin, told a press conference
at the Willard Hotel Yesterday
that food is now the chief supply
need of Great Britain from the
United States. He recalled that the
ration in England allows 26 cents
worth of meat to a person a week.
Acute Manpower Problem.
THE manpower problem is acute
in England" Mr.. Smith said.
Retiring Minister Llewellin, who
has been called back to London to
serve in the cabinet as Minister of
Food, added that manpower (and
womanpower) provide the most seri-
GUS English bottleneck of the war.
Col. Llewellin said that Britain
has been able to put greater num-
Der of men in uniform than it
would have otherwise because it has
been drawing on United States and
Canadian factories for much of its
war needs.
Col. Llewellin, a Conservative who
was British delegate to the United
Nations Relief and Rehabilitation
Conference in Atlantic City, recalled
that Mr.. Smith had been his par
hamentary secretary when he was
Minister Of Aircraft Production.
Smith Here Last August.
Mr.. Smith was here last August
on a 34,000-mile tour which took
him across the United States and
Canada, where he inspected airplane
factories, and to the Gold Coast,
Near East and North Africa, where
he inspected aircraft repair facili-
ties.
Mr.. Smith, who once was general
organizer of the Transport General
Workers Union, appealed a month
ago to 10000 strikers at a British
airplane engine factory, and they
returned to their jobs.
A man of strong individuality. Mr..
Smith in 1924 led a procession of
hired vehicles through London's
Hyde Park, which since the Seven
tenth Century had been reserved
for private carriages. He addressed
100000 people in Hyde Park at a
Labor Day rally in 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-04
Change in Day Nursery Fee
Studied by CITY Heads

The Commissioners are giving
consideration to change of policy
recently announced by the Fedora,
Works Agency setting maximum
fee of 50 week for day nursery
care centers.
In the District, where fees run
up to maximum of So, fees
charged have been in line with
congressional action providing
that sliding scale be applied in
accordance with the ability of a
family to pay.
The Commissioners and the ad-
visory committee in charge of this
activity are now weighing carefully
all the factors involved to deter
mine whether or not the policy in
the District of Columbia may be
modified" the city heads announced
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-04
John T. Dowkins Dies:
Calvert County Farmer

BY the Associated Press.
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md, Dec.
4.-John T. Dawkins. 80, one OF the
best known residents of Calvert
County, died Thursday at his home
near Island Creek after an illness
of a few days
Mr.. Dawkins had worked his farm
last season. He was lifelong
Democrat and was county regis
tration officer for many years.
His wife, Mrs. Jennie Parran
Dawkins, died several years ago.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. H. Clare Briscoe and Mrs.
John S. Williams, jr.; a son, John
T. Dawkins, jr.; brother and three
grandSons.
Funeral services will be today at
the Christ Protestant. Episcopal
Church, Port Republic, with burial
in the church cemetery.