Evening star., 1950-04-30
REDWOOD RIIRIS


REDWOOD BURLS.
fFrom G. D. W.. Jr.. Washington
Some three or four years ago
had burl which grew in water
from Christmas to spring. I then
put it outdoors in the ground and
it has grown ever since. 1t has
grown very little. probably be-
cause of too much shade. and
grows out fiat and not upright like
trees. 1t has a spread of perhaps
l8 inches.
From Mrs. T. J. H., Silver Spring.
To Mrs. A. D., Washington: The
redwood burl has never been
known to grow out of doors except
in the area where the redwoods
grow. Mostly because it will not
grow where the soil is different
from that of the redwoods. ]
know people who have tried to
grow them in other parts of Cali
fornia, but they just would not
live. To prolong the life of the
one you have you might write to
the Stump House, Eureka, Calf,
and get further information. Also
thought you would enjoy this
beautiful poem about the red
woods:
THE REDWOODS.
Here sown by the Creators hand,
In serried ranks. the redwoods stand.
No other CLINE Is honored so,
No other lands their glory know.
The greatest Of earth's living forms.
Tall conouerorS that laugh at storms;
Their challenge still unanswered rings,
Through fifty centuries OF kings.
The nations that with them we're young
Rich empires with their forts far fiung,
But these proud monarchs still live on.
So shall they live, when ends our day,
When our crude citadels decay
For brief the years allotted man.
But INFINITE perennials span.
This is their temple, vaulted high;
Here We pause with reVerent eve,
With silent tongue and awe-struck soul;
For here we sense lifes proper goal.
To be like these, straight. true and hne:
To make our world. like theirs. a shrine,
Sink down. oh travellers, on your knees;
GOD stands before you In these trees
Now here is a hint about straw
hats: To renew the looks of any
straw hat. wipe or brush of any
dust. Then take clear nail lacquer
and apply. Use two coats If nee
essary. I always have done this
and the results are wonderful.
REFINISHING MAPLE
FURNITURE.
(From Mrs. r. S., WaShinotonJ
To B. w., Washington: have
just ref1nished several pieces of
maple furniture and believe this
letter may help you. I got off to
a bad start and hope you won t
make the same mistakes.
!. 1t Is not necessary to remove
the present maple finish. but do
remove any wax or furniture pol
iSh with turpentine.
2. Use the new type of enamel
at least it is new to me-which
has plastic base. 1t dries in an
hour and is so easy to apply; one
coat should be enough. I used
black eggshell enamel No. 1869.
It has a nine-letter trade name,
beginning with L and ending with
D. and can be bought at an art
supply store on Fourteenth street
between Park road and Irving
street. I understand it is sold
by only two stores in Washington.
1t dries to a sort of semiglossy
finish. However, they have the
glossy enamel If you prefer it.
HONDURAS?
(From M. w., Fort Beluoir.)
I expect to be living in the
capital city of Honduras for about
three years and wonder If any of
the readers can give me some in
formation about living conditions
there.
am especially interested in the
cost Of living there. just what is
available in housing. clothing, etc.
Can we use the same electrical
appliances there? I would like to
rent a furnished house if mex
pensive and adequately furnished
or should I take my own furni-
ture. especially electric refriger-
ator. stove and washer?