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Evening star., 1950-03-03
Sauce Is 'Mdking' of Fish FHIets

add a pinch of chervil, if you like.
The flllets of founder are laid in
a shallow creased baking pan,
covered with cooked vegetables.
sprinkled with buttered bread
crumbs and doused with the pan
juices and little more melted but
ter. Then the fillets are cooked
in moderate oven until they
are tender. Before serving, they
are dressed with salt and pepper
and minced parsley.
Evening star., 1950-03-03
Contributions and requests

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and ad-
dress. We will withhold both
and use only initials. Please
address mail to the Readers
Clearing House, Woman's
Page, The Evening Star,
Washington 4.
Views expressed in the
Clearing House are not neces-
sarily those OF The Star and
aS 1t is obviously impossible
for us to test all recipes sub
mitted. we cannot assume re-
sponsibility for them.
Evening star., 1950-03-03
aARWOOD ANCESTRY?

QARWOOD ANCESTRY?
from Miss M. L. D., Alexandria,
viii the lady seeking informa-
ton on Garwood ancestry several
years ago, please write me in care
of RICH? This is most important
to me at present.
Evening star., 1950-03-03
DISHWASHER,
from Mrs. w. r. H., Alerdnd

from Mrs. w. r. H., Alexandria, }
For Mrs. H. W., Washington:
don't often write, but this request
Is close to my heart.
have both the double sink and
electric dishwasher. side by side,
and if I had to choose between
them, would choose the dish
washer and single sink. I pre-
sumo you meant you could have
q small sink.
My dishwasher Is IA months old
and I have had only one minor
repair which. luckily. came before
the end of the years guarantee.
Yes, it does work but don't let
anyone kid you-dishes must be
rinsed before storing in dish.
washer. Greasy spots will wash
off, but -four. cereal and egg must
be soaked off first. It just stands
to reason that 180 degree water
will cook such things on. But any
good housekeeper rinses dishes be-
fore washing any way, so it's
really no chore.
Dishes are stored in the dish
washer from meal to meal but no
water is added for soaking. Lid
is closed, no messy kitchen.
It takes no more water than the
regular way. especially If you
scald-rinse your dishes. We ac-
tually measured the amount OF
water needed to wash load Of
dishes for six. the regular way
and it was more than the three
gallons the dishwasher takes.
We are a family of five and ]
wash dishes twice q day, after
lunch and after dinner.
fFron, Mrs. T. M, WashingtonJ
would like to say-"by no
means should you give up the elec-
trio dishwasher in your new
home"
I have had one in my kitchen
since 1929, and use it every day.
No hand washing, no soaking.
let the water from the spigot
rinse off scraps and drop fatware
into place, and cups and glasses
on racks. Add tablespoon full
of detergent, not soap powders
Run in the hot water. There Is an
indicator and the quantity Is very
small. Shut down the top. Turn
on the electricity. Run about three
minutes. Cut off power, drain
water, then 60 through same proc
ess with hot clear water. When
you drain and open top your
dishes are clean, dry and polished
Whole process takes a few
minutes. I let my dishes all stay
In washer after dinner and add
breakfast dishes in morning and
wash all together.
Il 4
CLAIR CHASE STUDIO?
(Front Il. X, Washtnoton.)
Can some one tell me where ir
California the Clair Chase Cera-
mic Studio Is located I am very
much interested In her lovely
pieces.
Il X \
QUERY ON vIOLETS?
(Fronl D. A., WdshingtonJ
Will an African violet leaf pro.
duct different varieties? For in.
stance, plants I grew from the
same leaf seem to be different
Some Of them growing into plants
like rosettes, others fiat. What
causes this?
Contributions and requests
must be ACCOMPANIED by the
Evening star., 1950-03-03
SEWING NYLON.

.(From M. H. D., Alexandria,
Replying to Mrs. C. S. G.,
Laurel: Never leave a raw seam
when sewing with nylon, and
pinking makes fraying that much
easier. Always make French
seams. Use mercerized thread
and a slightly larger stitch than
you would normally in your ma
chine. II you are a sewing begin
ner. I would advise basting. other
wise 1t Is not essential. Always
look at the inside seams of nylon
blouses before you buy.
Does any reader know where ]
Evening star., 1950-03-03
Readers C|earinq House
Conducted by
BETSY CASWELL

can buy, by the yard, the fuzzy
tricot-backed nylon used in the
small children's snow suits as the
lining? Does any one know where
I can have a music box repaired?
It is a small Swiss box inserted in
a stuffed toy and should, ]
imagine. be a fairly simple job.
But where in the District can one
buy angelica, a green crystallized
root, I believed used to decorate
cakes?
Can one make successful crys-
tallized tangerine peel the same
way as orange peel?
Evening star., 1950-03-03
QUERY ON vIoLETs?

VT OHt 1~' <x'I W uoFItFtyIO7t.1
Will an African violet leaf pro.
duct different varieties? For in.
stance, plants I grew from the
same leaf seem to be different
Some Of them growing into plants
like rosettes, others fiat. What
causes this?
Evening star., 1950-03-03
SPANISH OMELET?

SPANISH OMELET?
from Mrs. T. G. A., Washington
I would appreciate very much if
some reader of RICH would submit
a recipe for Spanish omelet such
as is served by the Government
cafeteriaS.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Officials Wives
To Attend Show

Members of Washington's OFF,
cial circles will be among those
attending the benefit luncheon
and fashion show to be sponsored
by the Women's Board of Provi-
dence Hospital on January 81 at
the Mayflower Hotel.
Cabinet wives expected to be
present include Mrs. j. Howard
McGrath, Mrs. Jesse M. Donald
son, Mrs. Oscar L. Chapman, Mrs
Charles F. Brannan and Mrs
Francis P. Matthews. while the
diplomatic group will be repre-
sented by Sonora de Castro, SEN
ora de Thomen and Lady Berend-
sen.
Still others in the audience will
be Mrs. Preston Lane, Mrs. Cor
don Young, Mrs. Leslie Biff1e
Mrs. William Boyle, Mrs. Irene
Caldwell, Mrs. Andre de Limur
Mrs. Roy o. North and Mrs. Jesse
Woolcott.
Mrs. James Fadeley, chairman
Of the Fashion Show Committee
has announced that the general
theme of the decor for the show
will be "a Winter Holiday in the
Caribbean"
Proceeds from the benefit will
be used to help the Women's
Board Of the hospital furnish a
nursery in the new hospital which
is now being planned.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Gen. RonuIo
ToAddress
Study Club

Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo,
president of the General Assembly
of the United Nations, will discuss
the U. N. at meeting of the Po-
litical Study Club to be held at
2::30 pm. Saturday at the Wash
ington Club. Mrs. Romulo will be
the guest of honor.
The program will also feature
vocal selections by Miss Anna K.
Molster.
Among those who have been in
vited to preside at the tea tables
are Mrs. Dean Rusk, wife of the
Deputy Undersecretary of State;
Mrs. John Kee, wife of Repre-
sentative Kee, Mrs. John Kicker
son and Mrs. Hobart M. Corning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Valencia of
the Philippine Embassy will be in
the receiving line.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
NotreDun1eDunce
Set by AIunnue

The annual Notre Dame de
Namur AlumAae card party and
dance will be held on January %
at the Wardman Park Hotel for
the benefit Of the scholarship fund
of the academy.
Mrs. Sarah Fealy O'Boyle, gen.
eral chairman of the dance, has
selected the following committee
chairmen: Miss Eleanor Carr,
patrons, Mrs. Marie Russell
Tapan, prizes; Mrs. Mary Jane
Graves, floor: Mrs. Mary Nc
Carthy Violet, tickets, and Mrs.
Rita Shockency Delaney, publicity.
Mrs. Margaret OLone Brown is
the new president of the alumnae.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Club to Have Family Tea

The University WomenfS Club
will have a family tea party from
4:30 to $50 pm. tomorrow at the
clubhouse under the sponsorship
of the Hospitality Committee.
Members of the club and their
friends are invited to attend.
DR.. Elisabeth w. Conrad, pres
ident of the club, will head the
receiving line and will be assisted
by other officers, including Miss
Catherine Murray, first vice pres
ident; Miss Janet Frost, cor
responding secretary; Miss Grace
Deal, treasurer; Mrs. Howard
Henderson, assistant treasurer
and Judge Annabel Matthews and
Mrs. James Merritt, directors.
Among those who will preside
at the tea table are Mrs. Walter
Brookings, Mrs. F. F. Espenschied,
Miss Honors F. Thompson, Mrs.
Remington Kellogg. Mrs. Ray
mond Hossfield, Miss Mildred
Green, Mrs. Avis Stevens, Miss
Aida Smith, Miss Marthajane
Kennedy. Miss Ethel johnson and
Mrs. Marian Scott Portillo.
A musical program will be pre-
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Community Club
Broudcusts TODAY

The Ashton Heights Woman's
Club, under the sponsorship of
the Youth Conservation Commit
tee, will have a radio program over
Station WARL from $3.50 to pm.
today to urge the contribution
of funds to furnish two wheel
chairs for the childrens' ward at
the Arlington Community Hos
pital.
Another benefit project of the
club will be two dances to be
given Friday and Saturday from
9 to IL pm. at the clubhouse, Alb
North Irving street, Arlington. All
proceeds from both dances will be
donated to the polio fund.
A luncheon meeting of the club
will be held Tuesday. The pro-
gram will include a hobby show.
Evening star., 1950-01-15

Chapter BIS honored members
will be Mrs. Charles S. Cole, Mrs.
J. w. Crabtree, Miss Alice Walker
Morse, Mrs. Otis j. Rogers, Mrs.
Caroline B. Stephen and Mrs.
A. o. Thomas.
Other honor guests. with their
chapters. are Mrs. w. L. Mat
tocks. Chapter C; Miss Mae Neff,
Mrs. Belle N. Mackenzie and Miss
M. Louisa Wilson, Chapter D;
Mrs. Emma r. Hayes and Mrs.
Fannie P. Barnett, Chapter F.;
Mrs. T. Bruce King, Chapter G;
Mrs. r. N. McMillen, Mrs. Leo
H. Paulger, Mrs. Claude r. Por-
ter and Mrs. Adam Weir, Chap
ter K; Mrs. r. j. Tompkins and
Mrs. John Frizzell, Chapter L;
Mrs. H. E. Ratcliffe. Chapter N;
Miss Julia Macmillan, Chapter O;
Mrs. Lillian Hays, Chapter r:
Mrs. Lottie B. Doneghy and Mrs.
Roy Dimmitt. Chapter S; Mrs.
Henry Shining, Chapter U; Mrs.
I. E. Jackson. Chapter v, and
Mrs. George H. Glazier, Chap
ter w.
Evening star., 1950-01-15

Sented by Miss Mary Park and
Miss Florence Frank, violinists
and Mrs. Olive Constant Pratt
pianist. Mrs. Leslie Whitten is
chairman of the Hospitality Com
mittee.
Mrs. N. A. X. Raza, wife of the
Military and Air Attache of the
Pakistan Embassy, will speak on
her country at the dinner meet
ing of the world study group of
the club to be held at 6 pm.
Friday at the clubhouse. The
discussion period will begin at
7::30 pm.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Art Fund Pictures
To Be Exhibited

Two pictures purchased by the
Maryland Federation of Women S
Clubs under the Penny Art Fund
program will be exhibited by the
Woman's Club of Bethesda at
II am. Tuesday. Members of the
Newcomb Club of Bethesda will
be guests at the meeting.
One painting was done by l..
Hazlehorst Vinton of Baltimore
and the other is the work of
Omar r. Darlington of Wash
ington.
The speaker at Tuesdays meet
ing will be Mrs. j. Reed Bradley.
Evening star., 1950-01-15

guests at the observance which
will bring together members Of
all the Is District groups. The
program will be held at 8 pm. In
the social hall of Foundry Meth
odist Church.
Oldest unit in the Washington
federation is Chapter A. which will
reach its 50th anniversary in May
Two of It's founders-Miss Fannie
Holmes and Miss Bertha Gray
are among those to be feted Fri
day.
Top honors for length of men,
bership, however, go to Mrs. e. o.
Woodruff of Chapter B, who has
been a PEG for "a years. A resi-
dent of Washington for the past
20 years. Mrs. Woodruff was initi-
ated into the society at Abba,
Iowa.
In addition to Miss Holmes and
Miss Gray, two other founders OF
Chapter A still retain membership
in the group, although no longer
living in the Capital-Miss Edith
Gray Of Coopersville, Mich, and
Mrs. G. z. Shelton of Long Beach,
Calf.
Mrs. Trumon q Member
Most distinguished member in
the District of Columbia is Mrs.
Harry s. Truman, who is affil-
lated with Chapter S.
Founded January 81, 1869, at
Iowa Wesleyan College, the PEG
originally was a college organiza-
ton but soon developed into a
society for older women. It's prin-
cipal philanthropic interests are
In the educational field and it
owns Cottey College, an accredited
Junior college at Nevada, Mo. The
society also maintains a scholar
ship loan fund which now totals
$846. 900.
The chapters here, which were
federated into a District Chapter
in 1885, have membership of 800
The organization nationally en-
rolls more than 100000 active
members.
The meaning of it's initials, PEG,
are kept secret by the sisterhood.
Fridays program will be pre-
ceded by a reception for State
officers and past State presidents
with the District chapter presi-
dent. Mrs. Daniel S. Combs, head
ing the receiving line.
A description of the decade from
1900 to 1910-the period during
which most of the honor guests
were initiated into the PEO-will
be given by Mrs. H. Lyle Campbell,
who also will touch on the ami
versary year. 1869. Mrs. r. H.
Young and Mrs. D. c. Turley will
light candles of remembrance for
the seven founders of the sister,
hood.
Honorees to Be introduced
The honor guests will be intro
duced with brief biographical
sketches by Mrs. K. r. Warner and
music written for the occasion will
be presented under the direction Of
Mrs. w. j. Vaught.
AS the oldest local unit, Chap
ter A will have the largest repre-
sentation of honor guests. They
include Miss Holmes, Miss Gray,
Miss Elizabeth Beresford, Miss
Katherine Beresford, Mrs. F. L.
Hitler, Miss Helen E. Jamison,
Mrs. G. M. Jones, Miss Clara B.
Milligan, Miss Mary Frailey
Theaker, Miss Nellie Theaker and
Miss Mary Tuthill.
In addition to Mrs. Woodruff.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
AAUW Meetino

Mrs. Agnes E. Meyer will speak
at a meeting of the Kensington
Branch of the American Associa-
tion of University Women to be
held Thursday evening at the
Kensington Junior High School.
Mrs. Meyer will talk on 1.-THE
School Problem in Montgomery
County" The meeting will be
open to the public.
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Arts Club to Meet

The Creative Arts Club of Ar
lington will meet at 8 pm. tomor-
row at the home of Mrs. w. B
Martin, PITT North Franklin road
Arlington, for program on
Mexico.
Mrs. Robert Olesen will show
films made during her recent trip
to Mexico and Miss Mercedes
Flores of Mexico City will sing
Evening star., 1950-01-15
Wonnen's Clubs
PEG Sisterhood to Fete Members
Afflicted for 40 Years or More
By Frances Lide
Woman's Club Editor.

The PEG ssterhood marking its s1st anniversary this month
but 40" the nera to be given prominence in the
day celebration scheduled by the District of Columbia Chapter
Friday night.
Forty from the Washington mem
sisterhood years
Evening star., 1950-12-03
|KothrynPI PIugge
Becomes Bride

st. AIMS Catholic Church was
the scene of the wedding yester-
day of Miss Kathryn Plugge,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Camp
bell H. Plugge, and Mr.. George
Vincent Foley. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George F. Foley, the Rev. Henry
D. Collins officiating. The recep-
ton that followed was held at the
Congressional Country Club.
Mrs. Robert S. Shepard was
matron of honor and the brides
maids were the Misses Doris Streb,
Georgia Bryde and Eleanor
Murphy. Mr.. Robert Bennett
served as best man and the ushers
were the Messrs. Frederick w.
Plugge. James E. Fakler. James M.
Wilson and Leslie Hunter Whit
ten.
I Following trip to New York,
The couple will reside in Washing
ton. The bride is a member of
an old Washington family.
Evening star., 1950-12-03
In the News

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Melvin
Waller recently moved into their
new house in the Arlington and
are planning a series of informal
"at homes" to give their friends a
glimpse of the new establishment.
Mrs. Waller is the daughter of
former Representative and Mrs.
Edouard Izac of California, Wash
ington and Virginia. They have
two children, Robert, 8, and
Ronny Cabell, 2.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred M. Klein,
of Elkins Park, Pa, announce the
engagement of their daughter.
Nancy, to Mr.. John B. Names,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Names
of Washington. No date is set
for the wedding.
Miss Klein will be graduated
from the Connecticut College for
Women in February.
Mr.. Names received his degree
of bachelor Of science in eco
nomics from the Wharton School
of Finance and Commerce of the
University of Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1950-12-03
Miss Charity Wed
In Post Chapel

In the Post Chapel at Fort Lee,
Va, Miss Elberta Louise Charity,
daughter of Mrs. Ebert Charity
and the late Mr.. Charity, became
the bride November "a of Sergt.
Cecil Rhodes of Fort Lee. Chap
lain Walther A. Huchthausen Of
f1ciated.
Mr.. Paul Cartwright of Rich
mond escorted his cousin and Mrs.
James K. Dyson of Mount Rainier
attended her sister. Mr.. Dyson
served as best man.
The bride has just completed
her nurses training at Sibley Hos
pital. Previously she had attend
ed American University: Until
Sergt. Rhodes leaves for overseas
duty, the couple will reside in
Petersburg, Va.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

and the variety is large. The
huge restaurant is operated
on a profit-sharing basis with
employees-so no tipping is
permitted. Self-Service at
luncheon, dinner and Sunday
dinner. Entrees include: Sir
loin Steak, Fried Chicken and
Ham-from 35c to 75c. Vege-
tables, salads, and desserts,
10c and 15c. Located in Har-
rington Hotel, at 11th and E
SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1950-12-03
HERE
1 COMES
CHRISTMAS

The third of December is
oIreody upon us-ond the days
are just flying by!
Have you been mokins the
most Of your days in Christmas
shopping? or-ore you going
to postpone it until the we'll
known "iust moment?
Helene urges you to start
out bright and eorly tomorrow
morning. She hos explored the
shops for you-ond hos sus-
eestions todoy-for every purse
and purpose.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

tHc Unusual, 80
to the SILVER
S III O p i n
Georgetown, at
1851 Wisconsin
Ave. NV. This
shop carries an
tique, new and
replated silver
at great savings.
P.S. IF vOur own
Evening star., 1950-12-03

+" THERE'S NO TINE
like the present-to
buy silver for Christmas-giv
ing!" If you are looking for
Evening star., 1950-12-03

y o u r hams,
turkeys, and
no m e m a de
m i N C e and
pumpkin pies.
Don't forget
to order their
delicious fruit
cake, holiday
cookies a n d
C a n d v. / I
Evening star., 1950-12-03

money goes at
t b e KITCHE-
TERRA. There,
delici0usly pre-
pared foods are
served at such
sensible prices
Evening star., 1950-12-03

that will prove invaluable to
them at this time. 1t will help
determine pertinent little
facts about babies (y0ur baby
t0-be, in particularly. Here
are some of the things it con-
tains: Your baby's horoscope,
birthstone, flower, etc. 1t even
suggests 1900 names for boy
and girl babies. There's a spe-
cial section devoted to infants
layette requirements. The en-
tire booklet is enchantingly
illustrated-and it's yours for
the asking. To receive your
copy of the BABY BOOK
LET" simply mail a postcard
with your name, address,
phone number and date of
expectancy - to BCX 1872,
Main Post Office, Washing
ton, d. C. 1t will be sent to
you promptly.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

can be destroyed
per m a n e ntly."
ANN BERGART
uses the safe and
m e d ica lily ap-
proved Thermi-
quetrOn Method.
She's convenient
ly located (acrOsS
from Garfnck-
RaN WY
Evening star., 1950-12-03

w a shingt0n,
or its suburbs,
are eligible to
receive (free
of charge) a
delightful lit
tie "B A b Y
ROO TX IETo
Evening star., 1950-12-03

D pair of hand
some ella S S i c
opera pumps 80.
or an exquisite
pair of evening
slippers -. from
r III E S III o e
F Al r.. There,
you ca n b NY
hoaufifuI "c2n.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

you're giving a party - you
can choose what you need-or
use their complete catering
service. STA MACOMB ST.
NV. Phone WO. 7100.
&C THERE is A SANTA
80 L CLAUS-and you're
IT," Shop at SOUTHERN
HIGHLAND CRAFT SHOP, in
1 YWCA' at
| ssl''''a s''.,,'.sa e.,,,. SITS. NV.
e'sp'ano e'al's III a n d i :
Shop crafts from
- the south!
Carved wood animals, hand
woven rugs, Churchill wool
scarfs and afghans, wrought
iron candelabras, Stuart Nye
silver, copper jewelry. RE. 6422
i" GO N-and be con-
''O vinced, by trial treat
ment-how easily and pain
lessly unwanted hair really
Evening star., 1950-12-03

silver needs silverplating or
repairing, take it to SILVER
SHOPS own work s h o p"
(als0 in Georgetown) at 3611
M ST. N.W.-1 block beyond
Key Bridge. Call DU. 2798 for
estimate. Pick up and delivery
service. Parking facilities at
garage next door.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

/" WHATS ALL THE
HUM and buzzin'
about?" Haven't you heard?
Mothers to be who live in
Evening star., 1950-12-03

collation." shoes at savings Of
S. to SIS -. and you'll find
every type and style in stock
for casual, spectator, daytime,
sports, afternoon, and evening
wear. All c0l0rs, feathers and
materials. Prices start at SIS.
1922 CONN. AVE. Exceptional
values in their gift depart
ment. Hosiery, handbags and
boudoir slippers. Phone EX.
9587.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

I" ITO INDUCE OOD
''' CAROLS" order
your Christmas foods - from
TAYLOR'S. Let them bake
Evening star., 1950-12-03

Bldg. (Suite 303), 14th and F
ST. NV. RE. 0761.
\ \ =
/" PRACTICAL RES-
'''A ENTS PREFERRED"
Wouldn't she rat h er have
something to wear? Perhaps
Evening star., 1950-12-03

i" WHAT A WIFE NEEDS
80 w -is a husband with
a smile" He'll smile aplenty
when he sees how far his
Evening star., 1950-12-03


FUR SHOP-intO a
stunning ape or
stole, for only $35,
including new lining,
cleaning and glaz-
ing. Or, tn e III
make it over into a
finger-tip lengt t h
coat for $50. All
, worn spots eliminat-
X ST. NV. Stop in.
Evening star., 1950-12-03

1O-4-Skin Blended Ranch
Mink Scarves s------S77
5-Lovely Dyed Siberian
Squirrel Capes-----$l37
2-Moonglow, Grey Dyed
Northern Flank Muskrat
Capes -----------$l77
31Navy Blue Dyed Scotch
Mole Capes--$l77
3-Mink Dyed Siberian Squir-
rel Jackets -------$237
4-0utstandingly Beautiful
Let-Out Dyed China Mink
Capes 1897
5-Lightweight Black Dyed
Persian Lamb Coats, Sill
yer Blue Mink Trimmed
SAT-
6-Natural Canadian
Sheared Beaver Coats
SAT-
2Dyed Manchurian Ermine
Coats ----------$ $547
31Natural Ranch Mink Sides
Coats -.-------- $547
Magnificent Full Length
Dyed Kolinsky Coat
$547
.HNatural Silver Blue Mink
Sides Coats
3+Natural Shadowy-P earl
Grey Persian Lamb Coats
$577
2-Natur a | Starlight Mink
Capes ----v----$6 $627
2-Matara Brown Dyed Alas
ka Seal Coats $747
3-Beautiful Ranch Mink
Dyed Let-Out China Mink
Coats ------------$747
1-9-Stripe Natural Canadian
Sheared Beaver Coat
1897
3-Natural Silver Blue Mink
Cape Stole
2Full-Length Natural
Ranch Mink Coats
$l.747
Evening star., 1950-12-03

YWCA, at
18th and X
SITS. NV.
I'll a n d i
crafts from
Tia rnrrfh
Evening star., 1950-06-11
By Frances w. Kerr

THE AMERICAN BEAUTY
IL rose, official flower of
the District of Columbia. once
most favored and expensive.
today is virtually extinct in
this city of its debut, as in
most of the Nation.
This rose is distinguished
for S to 6 foot stems, an ex-
quisite fragrance and dull,
rosy, crimson color with an
ethereal glimmer of purple"
It's so petals open to the size
of a small cabbage. 1t is
hybrid perpetual, blooming
but twice a year. Commercial
florists must grow the more
profitable hybrid tea, or ever
blooming, varieties.
The American Beauty has
not been cultivated CONNER
cially in the Washington area
for 20 years. Jackson 81
Perkins, largest rose growers
in the country. have not sold
it for Is years. Roses, Inc,
a national association of COM
mercial growers, polled its
members, and none grows
American Beauties. Only a
few dozen were available in
the United States last Christ
mas at $18 to $50 a dozen.
At the National Flower and
Garden Show in March, the
public demanded American
Beauties. A radio appeal 10
Gated some in Indiana, but
none appeared at the show.
The selection, in 1925, of a
hothouse rose as the official
flower of the District did not
meet with universal approval.
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