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Evening star., 1948-12-26
Life in the Country-Time to Plan Ahead

twalls are not equal to all the dane.
ing girl pictures that we might like
to nail up there. What we need
however, is a small, compact calen.
dar with lots of working room. Anc
a good picture, of course, would be
fine; but it should be small anc
remindful of good farming.
BY working room, we mean ade-
quate space to mark the spring
Matching, the date the COW is te
calve, when the grass was seeded
and the corn planted, how much
fertilizer was used and its cost ano
probable dates of harvest.
All of this space should be handy
it should be so arranged that II
could easily be referred to from
month to month so that, at the
years end, complete farm record
would be at hand.
We remember, years ago, seeing
calendars like that, but it seems
that modern art has pushed the
practicability of the farm calendar
into the background. For our part
we would rather have a little more
space in which to mark up our dates
than all of the pictures Of bathing
beauties you could pack in one
horse wagon.
Evening star., 1948-12-26

numbers of new introductions each
year. But nevertheless the writer
should be a leader in the field. One
further comment, sometimes such
writer's overlook the work done by
competitors.
There are other useful sources
of information. Most of the State
experiment stations publish bulletins
dealing with horticultural subjects.
Gardeners in the Washington area
are fortunate in having the Univer-
sity of Maryland publishing such
material specifically adapted to local
conditions. The Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute (Blackburg, Va) pub
lishes similar material, but their
geographic area is somewhat more
divergent as to elevation, soil type,
etc. The bulletins of the Agriculture
Department cover a still broader
area, but all nevertheless are worth
reading. In addition to the printed
bulletins, these institutions publish
much useful material in mimeo-
graph form. A postcard will usually
bring list of the available material,
and most of 1t is free.
Periodicals Sources Of Help.
A discussion of reference materi-
ais would indeed be incomplete
without mention OF the periodicals.
These range from highly specialized
journals such as are put out by
plant societies to those which con-
tain a small section devoted to
gardening. The prospective reader
should obtain a copy and note the
scope of the articles, type OF in
formation, ETC., 50 as to make GER
tain that 1t has the coverage de-
sired. Some publications provide
an annual index and when filed
become useful as reference ma,
terial. The others may be clipped
and a file made of the clippings.
Foundations and the botanical gar
dens also publish interesting reports
and articles at nominal prices.
Editors of some Of these peri
odicals do most complete job and
such publications are exceedingly
important for the gardener who
specializes In certain fields.
While not strictly in the field
of reference material, the news
letters of several garden clubs con-
tain much useful material and are
well worth obtaining and read
ing, yes, and filing for reference.
The Potomac Rose Society and the
Takoma Horticultural Club are
widely known for the excellence OF
their newsletters, but there are
others, and the gardener might as
well look into this source of gar
dening information.
Evening star., 1948-12-26
This Week
in the Garden

Last week ends snow storm was
quite q change from the mild
weather that had prevailed for 50
long. However, 1t was blessing In
disguise. 1t gave many plants an
opportunity to harden" before in
Jury from hard freezes. Snow Is an
excellent mulch, but unfortunately
we here in the Washington area
seldom get much benefit from 1t.
hence plants that are hardy farther
North often cannot Withstand our
weather.
Those gardeners who had pro-
tected their evergreens by tying or
who braved the weather to knock
the heavy snow from their branches
may have prevented injury to them.
The snow was wet (heavy) ana
piled deeply on the branches, bend
ing them badly. However, as they
were soft and sappy not much dam.
age was reported. A few degrees
lower temperature might have made
the wood more brittle and greater
damage could have resulted. Never.
theless, it is good insurance to pro.
tect evergreens from injury by ty.
ing them with stout cord.
X 4
Not much can be done in the gar
den just now, but we might well
check over tools and equipment.
putting them in good condition for
next seasons use. Take the sprayer
apart after q good washing, and oil
the leather washers with neatsfoos
oil. 1t might be well to replace the
hose while the job can be done with
leisure. Oil the springs and valves
so that they will not rust shut.
n II So;
Bring in the first Of the potted
bulbs for forcing. Make certain
that they are well rooted by lifting
the pot and noting whether or not
roots are 4protruding through the
drainage hole. If there are not
signs of root growth there, it will
pay to knock" the ball Of earth out
of the pot so as to see how well ana
widely the roots have filled 1t. AS.
suming they are present in ample
numbers, the next step Is to bring
the pots into a darkroom where
the temperature is between 40 ana
so degrees. Keep well watered, and
as soon as the tops break through
the soil move to a well-lighted win.
dow. The temperature should not
exceed so to so degrees. High TEN.
peratures and lack Of moisture are
more likely to ruin potted bulbs
than any other common factor.
" X X
Check climbing roses and other
vines to note if they are still Sc
curely fastened in place. Heavy
SHOWS and winter winds oftentimes
pull them loose, and injury may re-
suit unless they are retied.
A stick of wood placed in an un-
drained lily pool oftenttme will pre-
vent freeze injury to the walls. It
also helps to admit air through the
Ice and to prevent the fish from
smothering.
Goldfish do not need to be fed
during the winter, as they lie more
or less dormant near the bottom OF
the pool.
The excessive use Of salt to re-
move ice from sidewalks and drives
can result in the killing Of valuable
plants and grass. A small amount.
unless carried to O limited area BY
the melting snow, is unlikely to do
serious damage.
Evening star., 1948-12-26
| OES Activities
In Local CHAPTERS
Special chapter notices:

Special chapter notices:
Miriam 49, Monday, Christmas
party. Bring small gifts.
Ruth-Saturday, New Years Day
tea, S to Z pm, 27oo Military road
NV.
Bethlehem-Tuesday, entertain
ment and refreshments.
Temple-Monday, entertainment
Warren G. Harding - Tuesday
Christmas party.
The 1914 Past Matrons and Pa
irons Association elected Mrs. Ruth
Foster president, Edward G. Com
ingore vice president, Roscoe Stew
ems treasurer and Mrs. Margaret
Southland secretary.
Acacia-Monday, $50 pm, off,
GERS rehearsal.
Evening star., 1948-12-26

Drum was lust an ordinary hounc
dog. He lived on a farm IN thu
country with his master. Between
the two, a strong bond Of affection
existed. Early one morning, Drum
dragged himself painfully to thu
door of his masters house. He hae
been shot by q nearby neighbor ane
before help could be summoned, tne
poor dog died. Drums owner was
heartbroken. After much prodding
he was induced to file suit against
his neighbor for the loss Of the dog
he so dearly loved.
Weeks and months passed. The
case progressed through the lower
courts, finally reaching one Of the
high tribunals Of justice. In this
higher court, the defense seemed on
the verge Of winning, when q young
lawyer, a counsel for Drums master
arose and addressed the court. This
young attorney was George Graham
Vest. He looked at the jury and
then, In slow, measured tones, be-
gan to speak.
Gentlemen Of the jury: The best
friend a man has in the world may
turn against him and become his
enemy. His son and daughter
whom he has reared with loving
care, may be ungrateful. Those
who are nearest and dearest to US
those whom we trust with our hap
piness and our good name may be-
come traitors to this faith. The
money that a man has he may lose
It flies away, from him when he may
need it most. Mans reputation may
be sacrificed in q moment OF ILL
considered action. The people who
are prone to fall on their knees and
Go us honor when success is with US
may be the first to throw the stone
of malice when failure settles it,
clouds upon our heads. The one un-
Evening star., 1948-12-26

The serious minded gardener
often desires to build up refer
ence library where the answer to
many a problem can be learned
quickly. This problem has many
aspects. The Washington area has
its own problems of soil and eli
mate which cannot be answered
fully by reading of a New Eng
lander's experiences. To be specific
the shade tolerance Of plant in this
area is much greater than is true
in the New England States.
We hesitate to recommend the
purchase of complete book on
plant diseases and insect pests. New
information on this subject de-
velops too fast. The leaders hardly
dare make a positive statement for
fear it may be obsolete before the
text is printed. The national gar
den magazines and the newspapers
may be better and more up-to-
date source for such material.
Information should not be too
technical. There are literally scores
of such papers written each year.
This is no reflection upon the sci
enlist.
The reference book or magazine
should be we'll illustrated. A diff
cult description can become clear
and meaningful when diagrammed.
Avoid books and articles written
largely for sales promotion pur-
poses, rather than to give basic in-
formation on what to plant, how
to plant, how to cultivate, prune and
spray, and where to get 1t. Consult
the files of the local library noting
those books which offer construc-
tive, ample detail for each subject
treated. Does the article or book
tell the kind of soil preferred, the
amount of shade or sunlight needed,
the moisture requirements, when
and how. to propagate, the common
and the uncommon diseases and in
sect pests? Those are the things
that most gardeners ask questions
about.
General References.
Since most gardeners are inter-
tested in many kinds of plants
lawn grasses, shade trees. shrubbery
flowers and perhaps vegetables
they might first think of a general
reference book. There are several
on the market. One of those most
widely used, judging by the num-
ber of editions that have been
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Gardening Reference Sources
Information Can Be Obtained That Is
Clear, Well illustrated and inexpensive
By W. n. Younqmon

Iprinted is 1.-THE New Garden En-
cyclopedia" published by Wise & Co
"Taylor's Encyclopedia Of Garden
ing" edited by Norman Taylor Is
very comprehensive. The second
edition, published this year by
Houghton Miffiin Co.. is revised and
enlarged. Another one is Amer
ica's Garden Book" by Louise and
James Bush Brown. A smaller and
less expensive general reference
book Is "The Garden Guide" pub
lished by the A. T. de la Mare Co
For the more technically trained
gardener we may choose the "Cyclo-
pedia-Hortus, Second" by that dean
of horticulturists, L. H. Bailey. al
though one equipped to use 1t might
be more interested in the three
volume work." Cyclopedia Of Horti-
culture" by the same author.
Moving from the general TO the
more restricted we find:
A. C. Hotties book on perenn1als Is
well organized and written for q
Nationwide reader audience.
The cleverly written "Perennials
Preferred" by Helen Van Pelt VIII
son, will appeal to a great many, as
It should.
Books on ANIMALS by A. G. Hotties
and by Dorothy jenkins give in
formation for the annual flowers.
1.-THE Complete Book of Flower
Arrangement" by F. F. Rockwell
and Esther C. Grayson, is modern.
There are many others, too, such as
Design in Flower Arrangement" by
John Taylor Arms and Dorothy
Moves Arms: Flower Arrangement,
East West, by J. Gregory Conway,
etc. The interested gardener should
examine each to note how clear the
discussions are, whether or not the
materials illustrated are such that
he or she Is apt to be dealing with
them.
Herbs, Their Culture and Uses, y
by Rosetta E. Clarkson, will appeal
to many. "A less comprehensive book,
Herbs, How to Grow Them and
How to Use Them" by Helen Noyes
Webster is copyrighted by the
Massachusetts, Horticultural Society,
and contains much lore. Helen
Morgenthau Fox has an interesting
approach to the subject in her book,
Gardening With Herbs for Flavor
and Fragrance"
G. H. Collingwood has marvel
lously we'll illustrated book, Know
ing Your Trees" Mr.. Hotties, in his
"The Book of Trees" follows the
standard pattern of descriptions
Systematically arranged, cultural di'
rections and other useful informa-
ton. Alfred Renders Manual OF
Cultivated Trees and Shrubs" is too
comprehensive and technical for all
except the professional. A regional
treatment of this subject Is given
by George Graves in Trees, Shrubs
and Vines for the Northeastern
United States" but there is a lack
Of illustrations which may or may
mot be serious depending upon the
reader.
Books on Specific Themes.
We find a great many books deal
ing with specific things, such as
daylillies, begonias, bulbs, azaleas
and rhododendrons, carnations, cac-
tus, chrysanthemums, delphiniums
evergreens, ferns, etc. Consider If
the book lis up to date, and If the
writer is authoritative. A discussion
of rose or chrysanthemum varieties
which normally would take UP a
large section can hardly be up to
the minute because Of the large
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Around this time Of year 1t Isl
,ood to begin thinking about

Around this time OF year 1t Il
good to begin thinking about
resolutions.
Out our way we have resolved tc
do all we can to improve our 4C
acres during 1949. We have re-
solved also not to bite off more
than we can chew-a hard resolu-
ton to keep when a family sort Of
collects animals and things.
We have resolved, too, not tc
start another winter without better
feeding facilities, and to have better
pastures so that the drain on oul
hay will not be so heavy.
And there Is another one-that
chicken house hasn't been built
yet. something that must be done
right away. And a machinery shed
for the tractor and plows certainly
should get put up somehow.
And we'll not grow any more soy
beans for hay. We've tried every
way we know to keep those green
leaves from shattering, but still
they fall with every pitchfork load
Every day, as we see those rich
leaves trampled in the bedding we
get back ache from remembering
the time we had getting the hay in
I suppose these new resolutions
will do no good, and we will 60
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Sudden Cold Hurts
Virginia Barley
Rv ,hs A.see;o,ed Press

BLACKSBURG, Va, Dec. 49,
Quick changes from growing
weather to freezing conditions have
damaged early planted barley IN
Southwest Virginia, notably in
Wythe County. Recovery and nor
NAL crops are expected. Symptoms
were yellowed and dying leaves.
In Smyth County, investigators
found wheat dying from root in
festations OF meadow nematodes-
tiny eel worms that live in the soil.
Evening star., 1948-12-26
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selfish friend a man may have in
this selfish world, the one that never
proves ungrateful or treacherous, Is
the dog.
Gentlemen of the jury, a dog
stands by him in prosperity and In
proverty, in health and in sickness
He will sleep on the cold ground
when the wintry winds blow and
the snow drives fiercely, If only he
may be near his masters side. He
will kiss the hand that has no food
to offer, he will lick the wounds and
sores that come in encounters with
the roughness of the world. He
guards the sleep of his pauper mas
ter as If he were prince.
when all other friends desert, he
remains. When riches take wing
and reputation falls to pieces, he is
as constant in his love as the sun IN
its journey through the heavens. II
fortune drives the master forth, an
outcast into the world, friendless
and homeless, the faithful dog asks
no higher privilege than that OF
accompanying him to guard against
his enemies and, when the last scene
of all comes and death takes his
master, If all his friends pursue their
way, there by the graveside will the
noble dog be found, his head be-
tween his paws and his eyes sad, but
open in alert watchfulness, faithful
and true even to death"
As Vest turned to sit down. you
could have heard q pin drop in the
hushed courtroom. The jury arose
and retired to deliberate the merits
of the case. They were out only a
few minutes. After they had re-
entered the jury box. the foreman
arose and announced q verdict In
favor of Drums master. The court
awarded him $500. He had sued
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Evening star., 1948-12-26
Prince Georges Cow
Sets Milk Mark

Bellevue Farms, Hyattsville, Nd,
owns a registered Holstein COW which
has further added to her outstand-
ing lifetime production Of more than
100, 600 pounds of milk. Her name
is Bellevue Ormsby First Lady I'd.
In nine yearly milking periods,
Lady has produced total OF 49,
127 pounds of milk and 6,218 pounds
of butterfat. Her highest single rec
ord was made at the age Of 5 years
7 months, when she produced 22,783
pounds of milk and 993 pounds OF
butterfat.
All her records were made under
supervision of the University OF
Maryland, in cooperation with the
Holstein Friesian Association OF
America
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Attend Junior Events

Joan Toms and Janice Palmer OF
Olney attended the 10th annual Ma
tional Junior Vegetable Growers
Association meeting at Detroit re-
Gently. A feature was the produc-
Communicating contest, for which
A. & p. food stores distributed $4,000
in agricultural scholarships. Young
people from SO States competed In
the three major contests.
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
Mostly Hope in Our Christmas Stocking;
Some Civic Problem High Lights of 1948
By Jesse G. Suter
A Civic Christmas Stocking Fantasy

Civic Christmas Stocking Fantasy
The picturesque gentleman known "od Co. and kept before
us bv Caroonist ritual he always gdy and
sony night before Christmas He shakes out an ancient
long stocking served for such purpose and
hangs BY chimney tips OF to bed hoping that At
last old deal In onged-for package
of Christmas he seahiy goes down the
creakng stocking back to bed The feel OF the
stocking is far from encouraging II very lean ana sht " "sn
and rassurng nke tiny bells he fond the ancient
sock. old Santa has been there
This Oldest sooquy analyzes the entire
situation: have brought some OF the
things we need badly much Must Christmas stock
49, So 49, n dsaatad and ,oorn2 must examine the old stock
ing which might explain the absence OF the
containing the which have so long sought
trouble This old seam appears to have given way
stitches have suspected that pos to Ts %
chtmas packages that old rent
blame this old Santa Claus for he aoes the ees ne
only old @ ne tas s mis- % IS: e @
equity @ w9 9%sssg SD ss n aa and IGrs p are
1ne other holes likely been worn through the
Without the benefit strengthened by those privileges
which denied.
ago. the Constitution we people m could
and Vice President mar Of his time % and
good a s xs sas these er tmes NY but
and the fine sbs ama Il the Ten Miles
They apply today 5 5 9eay nd a 20 'n M m san
his reasoning the conditions here we see was
consequently Gus Woodward was surely our great T.
making such repairs in the POLITICAL political status n OF
granting 4s them voting M I'll n the
probably little satisfaction WILL W De ono
continue to be lean and gn
wanted and needed legislation ana
gratifed not with definite promise ouL on wiz"
American day will nnaly come
Before puts old stocking for use another year the
Of shows determination TO 90
about It, decided that the old stocking
Immediately recondlono 1or oetter service
mere hope nd waiting must be abandoned
the of Of Longelows PsaHn OF
there Is ayen practical way accept challenge to make fmda
mental Aercansm applicable the District of Columbia Said Long
~ VI and doing
a heart for fate;
nchieuing, still pursuing
labor and to Ddit"
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Legion Auxiliary
|Yule Broadcast
On New Years Day

The Christmas season broadcast
of the American Legion Auxiliary
will be heard on New Years Day
over the National Broadcasting
System from noon to / pm
It will originate from New York
City. There will be a dramatic
presentation. 1.-THE Lady in the
Harbor."
Mrs. Laura Polling Goode. national
president of the auxiliary, Will speak
on the program from Portland,
Greg. b..
Mrs. Frances F. Snow, chapeau
departmental Of the District OF Co
lumbia Eight and Forty, had the
following appointments ratified at
the last meeting at the Hamilton
Hotel. Partnership Committee:
Mrs. Marie Totten, chairman, with
Miss Edna M. Mcintosh and Mrs.
]. Florence Dietsche; Ways and
Means, Mrs. Claire Smithson and
Mrs. Mae e. Hart, co-chairmen
The Department Executive Com
mittee will hold its regular monthly
meeting tomorrow in the ballroom
of the American Legion Club, 2437
Fifteenth street NV, with Mrs
]. Florence Dietsche, department
president, presiding.
James Reese Europe Unit No. g.
under the direction Of Mrs. Char
lotte r. Lancaster, child welfare
chairman, will give its annual
Christmas party for under-privileged
children at the Garnett-Patterson
Junior High School on Wednes-
day, beginning at $50 pm.
The District of Columbia Tax
Unit No. 81 will hold its regular
monthly meeting tomorrow at 3l0s
Naylor road Sc. with Mrs. zelds
Rundle, president, prssidins.
Evening star., 1948-12-26
Amercanize Washinstonians by Amending Constitution

Amer;canize Washnstonians by Amending Constitution
To give genuine Washgonans their fundamental American gnt
participate Government Of their country requires an
Constitution The proposal OF sucn
have approval twhds vote each branch OF the
ing required approval it must then go the sate
at and approved Of the States Will become
the Constitution T. .... 49,. s.,.+o
Representatives proposing sucn menonno lh WIZ
dntar and the the Egheth Congress The text
of preamble and proposed amendment 1ono"s'
JOINT RESOLUTION.
the Constitution OF the United states
empowering representation In the congress
the President and Vice President to the people OF the
Columbia -.
in the District which the
United States popuou and
keeping with Its special
and should State and with intent nat
resident in that District including tner
United States snail
resident the several States as may be
out inpang supreme authority the said Government over Its
Capital: Therefore be it . -, -, ,,....
Senate and House Of The united
assembled OF each House con-
CURING following amendment to the Constitution OF
the United proposed ratification by the OF the
ratified the Legislatures OF
a of Constitution, namely:
provide that there
President Vice president
the District OF
States numbers and with uh powers
shall AL legislation hereunder snail oe SUD-
amendment and repeal
Evening star., 1948-12-26

which, finally pared down through the processes OF con
with demand for budget exceeding 100000
available below that figure.
The budget ito for the sa y s S u1e @ Of e aa
pended expected that further financial relief
We Rhe the
through plan the Eigheth
Public Utilities Commission considered and acted on rate in.
The greatest amount civic oppo
mission finally fixed rate Of fare within the
10 cents three tokens for IS cents and weekly pass at
effective October 81
electric began in July The telephone
The Washington Gas Light CO. ad previously that
would increase for s4a though under the former sliding
Districts regulations will into effect
All that date been subject to similar but ste
owners start at and Upward The exact
unknown The cost changes which will be required to owned ned
wi" '1s ''''sn '@s
The regulations included in the fire code have been the
@ both newly ones under
act Of Congress M Ct 1872 ot Tho c school nd
gs will require major alterations the heavy cost Of which may affect
VIII @ s
With lsss the D some
s the a m and 1a a I tn M
Republican kansas ranking majority member the Senate
eet Chairman Senator Douglass Buck Republican Of Delaware
the will lose and
able % Aubaes snd Of @ % s IF the Rss1n aes e
District Columbia after
Under floor consideration by the
ean Demoac @ W 1T be
duced in the Eighty Congress further modified FORM
The first the hep District public school
plans for and conceded largely with plans made and
gress 100000 report
0n Is gea reach snd Of schools
demand the teaching civcs and United
subjects effective semester February