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Evening star., 1948-07-19

In Bulgaria native dies at the great
age Of l21. He is survived by the Balkan
question, with which he grew up.
Evening star., 1948-07-19
Letters Increasing Prejudice?

Letters Increasing Prejudice?
TO the Editor Of The Star:
In q letter headed Federation Leader criti-
cized" published July IL, Helen Harper, of the
klngman Park Civic Association, endeavors to
read the minds Of the many thousands of mem
sbers OF the approximately 10 citizens associ-
ations represented by the Federation of Citi-
zens Associations and Its president.
Since she has apparently not correctly an
alyzed the motives of those Caucasians she
terms logical, modern, and intelligent repre-
sentatives of the Nations Capital" it is hardly
likely that she could ably estimate the views
OF the rest of us. I would suggest that she
contlne her attempts at analysis to the minds
OF her own race, of which I hope she has
better understanding. Wishful thinking on
her part will not alter conditions
1t is about time for her and others like her
to wake up to the fact that they are being
used" by Communicated agitators to stir up
domestic conflict to divert attention from in
ternational issues, and to band together to
raise the standards Of their own race to make
it more acceptable to those to whom thev
would appeal Then, and only then, will the
two races be able to work together harrnoni-
ousIy.
Such letters as Helen Harper's and those of
E. B. Henderson serve only to increase preiu-
dice, and the latter has the bad taste to accept
pay from segregated school system which he
decrles, and to try to dictate District policies
although he is resident and taxpayer of Vir-
glnia. am sure that both deliberately set out
to create misunderstanding through their
letters. M E MORRIS
Evening star., 1948-07-19
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
wrtter, although it is permissible for
Urtter kno,Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-07-19
MIR. Truman to Henry Wallace?

MIR. Truman to Henry Wallace?
To the Editor of The Star:
Today's feat of magic: In this ring "pitiful
little man" and tired osd man" will attempt
to overpower the two most popular governors
In these United States and at the same time
re-hght the Civil War. Becoming serious. It
seems pathetic that the South, which has held
the Democrats together for 80 years is forced
out OF their party by an amalgamation of Reds,
Pinks and screwballs. 1t would be far more
fitting for President Truman to take his ghosts
of the New Deal over to the Wallace party
where they belong. At least Henry Wallace is
honest about his position and feeling
ANDREW w. LARMAN.
Evening star., 1948-07-19
Answers to Questions

A reader can get the answer to any question o
fact by writing The Evening Star Information Blu
inciose three {3j cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
This Week in the Garden

The buds on the trees have been
swelling rapidly. Dormant spray
applications should be completed
and the pruning of shrubs and
trees should be finished soon.. Don't
overlook the evergreens, they need
an annual trimming just as much
as do the rose bushes and shrub
berry. All will live and carry on
without pruning, but to have
healthy vigorous plants they need
to be trimmed each year. An an
nual pruning is much more de-
sirable than spaSnodic chopping
up every 3 to 5 years.
II
The warm days brought the daf-
fodils and a number OF other bull
bous plants above ground. They
are not likely to be hurt by sub
sequent freezes. Ordinarily, except
In very protected situation, frosts
only injure blossoms that are open.
Beets. radishes, lettuce. onion
sets. cabbage plants, broccoli, cauli-
flower, peas, chard and turnips for
greens are some of the crops which
can go into the ground when it is
ready. Several of the crops listed
are unlikely to be of good quality
when mature unless planted In
March.
The above applies to number
of flower seeds, such as cornf1oWer,
larkspur, California poppy, Iceland
Evening star., 1948-03-07

and Shirley poppies. portulaca
nigella and others. Sow the seed
as soon as possible and, If neces-
sary, cover with sand or sifted
compost.
II n
Seed planting time Is at hand
and we should try to get the first
seeds into the ground whenever
the soil Is dry enough. Planting in
soil that is too wet will do more
harm than good. To test soil, take
handful and squeeze 1t. Then
give it q light but sharp tap. If
dry enough, the soil will fall apart;
If too wet, the surface will show
moisture and the ball will hang
together.
4 Il Y
This is the season to scatter fer
tilizer over the perennial and bult
beds. A good brand of fertilizer
applied at the rate of 2 to 4 pounds
per 100 square feet of bed should
OAA4PASs
The lawns need to be fed. The
Japanese beetle grubs have been
feeding in such numbers on un-
treat lawns that the grass plants
have been greatly weakened. Fer.
tilize and roll the lawn. Three or
four pounds of fertilizer per loo
square feet of area is not excessive
But the fertilizer should be applied
now so that spring showers will
carry it down to the feeding roots.
Rolling will press some of the in.
jured grass plants back into the Sol
and save them.
If the lawn has not been treated
to control the japanese beetle grubs
1t should be done soon. The beetles
live over winter in sod lands-our
lawns and pastures. We may per-
manently protect them with the
Milky disease, or we may spray
or dust them with DDT or one OF
the newer insecticides which are
reported to be effective against the
beetles. The latter do not give
permanent protection but they will
kill a large proportion of the
grubs. w. H. Y.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Maryland U. Spray Calendar
Apples and Peaches Schedule Tells
About Mixes to Curb Pests
By jones Birchfield

This years spray calendar for an
pies and peaches has been published
by the University Of Maryland and
may be obtained from the univer-
sity extension service or from the
county agents.
The calendar, prepared by Cas-
tillo Graham, field entomologist;
T. L. Bissell, extension entomolo-
gist: A. F. Vierheller, extension hor-
ticulturist, and w. r. Jef1ers, asso-
ciate pathologist, gives two COM
plete spray programs for both ap-
piles and peaches.
For controlling apple pests, one
program has been built around the
use of DOT and lead arsenate, while
the other program utilizes only lead
arsenate and is suggested for use
where the codling moth infesta-
ton Is not great.
For peaches. q program has been
designed, utilizing . relatively new
inSecticide, benzene hexachloride,
which has been found effective
against the plum curculio in tests
during the last two years.
Discussing the apple spray pro-
grams, the scientists point out that
the DDT-lead arsenate spray Is de-
signed to control both the codling
moth and the red-banded leaf
roller. In orchards where DOT
alone has been used during the last
two years, 1t was said, there has
been an increase in the leaf rollers.
The calendar suggests that grow
ers who have practically 100 per
cent codling moth control, or who
we're frozen out last spring, use the
lead arsenate spray until the cod
ling moth begins to build up again.
The calendar also suggests that
the increase in the European red
mite has made 1t desirable to make
a split application of oil and dinitro
powder. The oil is more effective in
the control Of red mite when ap-
Evening star., 1948-03-07

The possibility Of growing blue
berries in the home garden appeals
to many local gardeners. Since
blueberries are native TO this area,
why not grow them?" is very con-
vincing argument. However, it Is
not quite that simple.
Blueberries are rather demand
ing in their requirements If they
are to be productive. They must
have ample moisture at all times,
but cannot stand wet feet. Proper
areation of the soil is needed for
health. Third, they need sunlight.
Fourth, the soil must be acid. And
fifth, they need protection from the
birds if you are to harvest the
fruit crop.
The above requirements may
sound discouraging to the inexperi-
enced gardener, but they are not
difficult to meet If he will approach
the problem carefully. The acid
soil, the moisture holding capacity
of the soil, supply of moisture dur
ing the seasons when rainfall may
be scant and the aeration Of the
soil are best taken care Of when
the soil is prepared.
Moisture Must Be Held.
If the soil in your garden is
sandy, the preparation is quite SIM
pie. The addition of a generous
supply of acid peat will in most
cases do the job. If the soil is clay,
1t may need to be dug out to
depth of l or feet and perhaps
feet in width. The top 6 inches
of the soil should be saved to mix
with equal parts of sand and peat
moss or leafmold. Some additional
top soil will be needed to finish the
job. Woods soil Is good If it can
be obtained, but most gardeners
will find 1t easier to get the sand
and peat moss or leafmold.
The peat moss or leafmold acts as
q sponge. holding the surplus mois-
ture until needed by the feeding
roots. 1t will also take care Of the
acidity, If that is a problem.
Some blueberry growers will make
quite a point of having the soil acid
enough. However, in this area, ex-
sept around the foundation, it is
quite likely that the soil will be as
acid as is necessary4.5-5.0 PHI.
In a foundation planting where
some lime is given off by the foun-
dation walls or from plaster and
mortar used to fill in, there may be
O problem, both at the time OF
soil preparation and subsequently.
Where there is any likelihood OF
this lime being troublesome, the soil
should be tested. Should the soil
bs sweeter than 6.5 PHI, flowers of
sulphur may be added to make it
acid. Good oakleaf compost will
help to do the job. The use of SUI
phate of ammonia as a fertilizer
Increases the soil acidity.
To summarize, the moisture prob
lem will be solved in most gardens
on the heavier clay soils. Making
the soil acid enough to meet the
needs of the plants, and the proper
aeration of the soil can all be ac-
complished by filling the trench
with a mixture of sand, garden
ksam and peat moss or leafmold.
Sunny Situation Preferred.
The question Of site is not so easy.
Sun is preferred, but rather than
do without blueberries they can be
grown where they have the morning
sun and light shade for the rest OF
the day. It is hardly wise to try to
grow them in heavy shade, for In
such a situation the tree roots are
likely to make 1t difficult to supply
the needed moisture and plant food.
The fifth requirement, protection
from the birds, is usually solved by
covering the bushes with netting.
Evening star., 1948-03-07

piled in the late delayed dormant
stage.
Where the benzene hexachlorids
peach spray program Is used the
toxic principle Of this chemical de-
pends on the gamma isomer."'
Growers are told to be sure Of the
gamma isomer content of the spray
materials they buy, since 1t requires
about one-fifth of q pound Of this to
each 100 gallons Of spray to control
the plum curculio.
The scientists point out that
brown rot has become o serious
problem in some orchards. Where
brown rot Is present, the grower
should spray or dust with sulfur as
frequently as Is necessary to keep
the fruit covered.
Where the Oriental fruit moth
threatens late-ripening peaches, the
calendar suggests that growers ap-
ply DDT at the rate OF one pound
per 100 gallons of water 30 and 20
days before harvest.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Gardens on Radio

A series of weekly broadcasts on
gardening, featuring w. H. Young
man. garden editor of The Star, and
titled How Does Your Garden
Crow" will begin Tuesday, March
8, at 2:15 pm, over Station WMAL
Assisting Mr.. Youngman In the
first broadcast will be a delegation
of students from the 6-B class at
the Hearst Elementary School.
The broadcasts will be sponsored
by The Star and the Elementary
School Radio Committee to stimu
late interest in the Freedom Garden
program now being conducted in
the District public schools.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Spring Small Grains
Found Unsuitable
For Maryland
By R. &C. Rotheeb
University Of Maryland Asrenomisi.

University Of Maryland Asrenomst.
The question of planting spring
grain in Maryland comes up from
time to time. High prices for grain,
scarcity of feed, and failure to get
fall seeding done causes some OF our
farmers to hope for the best. Un-
fortunately, neither time nor science
has been able to change materially
the status Of spring-sown small
grains in Maryland. With the ex-
ception of spring oats, they pro-
vide very little help.
Maryland lies far to the south of
the region where spring varieties OF
wheat, rye, and barley compete with,
or replace winter varieties. In Gen.
trail and Eastern Maryland, spring
wheat can be expected to produce
no better than half crop of grain.
The performance of spring barley Is
even worse. Desperate, indeed, must
be the farmer who would gamble on
either. Spring oats or summer
crop such as corn, soybeans, or sup
Elementary forage should certainly
prove more profitable.
Although not ideal, our situation
with regard to spring oats Is more
favorable. The State lies in the
marginal territory between the
spring oat religion to the northwest
and the winter oat region to the
southeast. At the west end of the
State only spring oats are grown
while on the east end faA-sown oats
predominant. In the middle both
types are grown with varying de-
grees Of success. ....
The two western counties, Garrett
and Allegany, with about per cent
Of the States total cropland lying at
attitudes high enough to afford cool
growing conditions, produce spring
oats successfully. Garrett County
alone accounts for more than q
fourth of the Maryland oat crop.
The climate is too hot and humid
at the lower attitudes for depend
able spring oat production. Never
theless, considerable acreage is
planted each year, especially in the
northern tier Of counties. Chances
for satisfactory crop are greatly
increased by early planting and the
use of good quality seed of recon-
mended variety.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
10 NUNS ST

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Evening star., 1948-03-07

County, Md" The study and writ
ten report were made by special
committee headed by Willard A.
King. Twenty garden subjects are
covered and each subject Is well
written by an amateur specialist.
Other than the general perennial
and annual list, the author OF
which Is Edward L. Stock, jr., there
are special articles on roses by DR..
Freeman Weiss, azaleas by DR.. Ross
C. Thompson, daffodils by Carey E.
Quinn, peonies by J. Stealy Elms,
lilies by Edwin c. Powell, Iris by
Howard r. Watkins, gladioluses by
Harrison S. Haller, pansies by Ford
T. Young and daylilies by DR.. ]. B.
S. Norton. Chrysanthemums, Jap
anese iris, phlox and tulips are also
given special studies.
Frederic P. Lee has an article on
Shade Tolerant Plants" DR.. Fred
o. Coe one on "Wildfowers and
Primroses" and Oliver M. Freeman
gives his recommendations on
"Trees and Shrubs" for this area.
DR.. Henry C. Parker and DR.. Curtis
Humphreys collaborated on How to
Grow Dahlias," which Is so fine it
will be used by the National Capitol
Dahlia Society for one OF their
standard publications.
There has been a need for q rec
commended list of ornamental and
Towering plants grown and tested
by local amateur lobbyists and this
booklet seems to fit that need
Copies may be obtained from Stock
Bros, Inc; J. H. Small 81 Sons
C. F. Armiger, Inc; Bethesda Busi-
ness Service, the Barry-Twombly
Co., or Edward K. Bender, secretary
of the club. Price, 81.
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will assist.
This year the Potomac Rose So
ciety and George Washington Uni
versity have planned to hold the
Rose Institute at night April and
2 in Lisner Auditorium. Speakers:
Thursday-Dr. R. c. Allen. secretary
of the American Rose Society, and
Prof. A. G. Smith jr., associate
horticulturalist at v. P. I. Friday
DR.. Freeman Weiss, instruction COM
mittee chairman, and Mrs. Jon
Otto johnson, writer and lecturer
Admittance will be by invitation
but any member of any garden
club in this area will be supplied
with an invitation upon request
made to Mrs. Frederick w. Lang
20 Everett street, Kensington
Maryland (WI. 1879. DR.. Cloyd
H. Marvin, president Of G.. w., will
be ably seconded as chairman by
Mrs. Lillian w. Smith of Bethesda
through whose efforts the marvellous
effectiveness of the Demonstration
Garden and Rose Institute has beer
achieved. Mrs. Lang Is co-chair'
man.
Evening star., 1948-03-07

The annual narcissus show OF the
Garden Club of Virginia will be
held April 8 and 4 at Danville.
More than 80 clubs as we'll as indi-
vidual members Will contribute to
the display in Ballou Park. Mrs.
r. J. Keller jr. OF Lynchburg Is
state narcissus test chairman and
Mrs. George Benoit, Fredericksburg,
is state flower show chairman.
Evening star., 1948-03-07

The Forest Hills Garden Club
will meet tomorrow at the home Of
Mrs. Ferdinand Waldman, 2730
Chesapeake street NV. Prof. w. r.
Ballard will talk on small garden
design, the talk illustrated by slides
Evening star., 1948-03-07

Tourists to New York and Phila-
delphia shows this week and to Bos-
toms show next week should con-
slider the work involved in getting
these gorgeous flowers, now at peak
bloom, ready for public display. All
last spring, summer and fall, flower
ing shrubs, broad-leaved evergreens
and Towering trees, each plant care
fully pruned and reset, were fed and
cultivated to encourage clean, new
growth of feed roots and foliage
that would bring on good bud crop
to be forced into flower. 1t Is some
what miraculous that the growers
could bring those plants indoors in
pots and tubs and then win battle
of wits with sunshine, cold, heat and
other factors in order that the
blooms would be ready at this ex-
act time.
The Seeds for Peace" movement
is spreading and will continue at
fever heat through this month as
the National Council of State Gar
den Clubs expands its plans. Packets
can be purchased at very reasonable
rates for export and distribution
through Church World Service. Ma
tional Councils headquarters are at
500 Fifth avenue, New York lS.
Washington Garden Club will hold
its March meeting tomorrow at l
o IN. at the home Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Jeroleman, 1908 Brookville road,
Chevy Chase. Mrs. James Strayer
will speak on herbs culture. Menu
bers will bring pencils and paper to
list tried recipes. Friends invited.
Rose pruning will be demonstrated
today at 2:30 pm. at the Robert E.
Scammell Gardens, with loudspeak-
ers to carry the message to observers.
Diseased canes will BE identified.
Mr.. Scammell's place Is at 2Sl0 Bla-
densburg road NE, and can be
reached by bus. This Is an activity
of the Potomac Rose Society, which
has an enthusiastic membership that
turns out some 200 strong for its
meetings. In the event Of rain, the
demonstration will be held next
Sunday.
Frederick w. Lang, president OF
the Mems Garden Club of Mont
gomery County, announced last
week that the club has just released
an 88-page booklet entitled "Orna-
mental and Flowering Plant Mate
Evening star., 1948-03-07

Marvin Fowler, assistant to the
director of forest pathology at the
Beltsville Research Center, will
speak on "Trees" at the meeting OF
Evening star., 1948-03-07

Frederick w. Lang, president OF
the Mems Garden Club of Mont
gomery County, announced last
week that the club has just released
an SS-page booklet entitled "Orna-
mental and Flowering Plant Mate
rial Which Thrive in the Climate
and Soil Conditions Of Montgomery
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Garden Club Activities

the Chevy Chase, d. c., Garden Club
at the home Of Mrs. G. Wohlgemuth,
jr., 63OS Florida street, Chevy Chase,
Md, tomorrow at 2 pm. Mrs. Frank
E. Meloy and Mrs. J. z. Fitzgerald
will assist.
Evening star., 1948-03-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08
Florence AItenzns
|Eneaped to We'd

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Emmerich
Altemus announce the engagement
Of their daughter, Miss Florence
Mills Altemus, to Mr.. Robert Wilson
Plunkett, son of DR.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Edward Plunkett of Troy, N. Y.
No date is set for the wedding.
Miss Altemus is a graduate Of
Holy Cross Academy and will be
graduated from Georgetown Vista
ton Junior College in June. She
is a granddaughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Harrington Mills and the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ellis Ate
mus, all of whom were prominent
in the National Capital for many
years.
Mr.. Plunkett is a graduate Of AL
bany Academy, attended Williams
College and was graduated from
Union College in Schenectady. He
served as Navy lieutenant o. g. in
the Pacific during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08
announcement
OF ENGAGEMENT

The engagement Of Miss Lianne
Hopkins to Mr.. Clement r. Conger
of Alexandria and washington is
announced by Miss Hopkins par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Jay
Hopkins, formerly Of New York. Mr.
Conger is the son of Mrs. Clement
E. Conger Of Harrisonburg and the
the late DR.. Conger.
A graduate OF Brearley School,
Miss Hopkins also attended Rad
cliff College and was graduated
from George Washington Univer-
sity. She is a member of the Junior
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An7pets Ball

The Amvets National Command
ers ball in honor of National Com
mander Ed Cory will be held Sat-
urday. Music will be furnished by
e. Bradley Clay's orchestra.
Commanders of the American
Legion and VFW posts will attend
this gala affair to which the public
Is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08

League and during the war served
as a nurses aide.
Mr.. Conger Is executive officer to
the Assistant Secretary of State for
Occupied Areas and during the war
was a major on duty with the
United States and British combined
chiefs of staff. He is a well-known
travel lecturer and is a descendant
of William Ramsey, one of the
founders of Belle Haven, the orig.
inal name of the city of Alexandria.
He attended George Washington
University and is a vestryman Of
historic Christ Church in Alexan-
dria. =
The wedding will take place In
the late spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08
State Societies

The Colorado State Society will
hold Valentine dance at the
Shoreham Hotel on Friday evening
Senator Johnson and Senator Milli-
ken will be In the receiving line
with other Congressional delegates
from Colorado. Mr.. w. Elwood
Baker is president Of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08

rett Patteson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
James Henry Patteson II Of Welles-
ley Hills, Mass.
The wedding will take place Sat-
urday, February Al, in the Truro
Episcopal Church In Fairfax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-02-08
Miss Rust ENGAGED

MIR. and Mrs. John Warwick Rust
of Fairfax announce the engage
ment Of their daughter, Mrs. Anne
Rust Middleton, to Mr.. John Gar