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supper At Sir O'Clock
For PIayers' FestiUity

lmpoFsang nesieel The Key
West Piavefs event " eorn6tn-
q pienle-hsEheeUs supper and
iFoAsufe hunt 81 fsr Tuesday
night begins - S;oo ?. NJ, MT
. p. VI. The seavenser hunt
starts d slshs e'elsek, bot iss
ICED soFvlns hsglns earlier.
hamhvrseTs and hot dogs
With elhor hxinss win be ssFv.
Winds. Please pei YeUr Tsser-
"a h ne patio 81 HE Trade
walters n BY iomerrew. Call
Mrs. George Rsnns Mrs. Oscar
Farmer HDrt Carnsst Or Mrs.
Job Psllock soday.
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Mrs. Hilary CrIssOe
Ind ReEasipes Reslsrn

Hrs. Hilary Crusoe and her
granddaughter. Paula Mesa, who
have been visiting Mrs. Crusoe,s
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edmonde Shaw d San Fran
|eisce. have returned to Key West.
They also visited Seattle. wash,
and In Canada. Geraldine, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Hrs. Shaw. return,
ed b the city with her grandmother
for 1 vacation. Miss Shaw has been
making her home in Seattle.
Mrs. Shaw is the former Flor
|ence CrusOe Of this city.
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Beauty Contest SEE
For Friday. Aagus. /

4 bsihins bsauiy eenssss Win
b ssndDessd en Saturday. Aus-
- ! = No eiAs sluh annsx
~ eays HOsss eresss. Ths
winner ulll receive shs ME q
Miss cayo HUsss crsiss q
lsss and win b NE rselplsaa
- prizss - wslI - ~ erswn.
Girls wAe wish - sassr ~
esasesa may q = ~ ealllns
asa.
ne stiair wIll hssla aAsus ;
.. n.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24
SPARKLING GIN FFZZ

SAN JOSE, Calf. M-Bartender
Anthony di Napoli put his $S5s
diamond ring in : glass Of gin
because he thought alcohol would
make it sparkle.
Then he got busy. Came 1 Gus.
toner who wanted 4 gin fix. Di
|. ,oi grabbed the nearest glass.
The customer drank II down.
smacked his lips and departed.
The ring of course. hasn't been
seen since.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

FRANK DEL WllAR

Frank Del villar. 90 Elizabeth
Street, died early this morning Il
his residence after . short Illness.
Funeral services. under direction
g Lopez Funeral Home, win Be
held 1t 5 O'Clock tomorrow after.
noon from st. Mary star q the
Sea Catholic Church.
The family requests the omission
lot flowers.
Survivors are: widow, Mrs. Rita
Del Villar: ron. John Frank:
brother, Thomas.
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Church ReapsCain

IONA, Mich. R-Members oe
the Methodist church 81 Berlin
Center planted 10 acres of wheat
on q share crop basis for the
church last fan. They reported
today . harvest 81 100 bushels.
The church's share, 90 bushels,
win add $40 to is building fund.
Berlin Center Is i farming commu-
nifty i've miles southwest Of here.
Cork comes from the inner bark
Of the oak tree called Quercus 81.
Der.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Diekie Harris. son Of washington
mana ser Bncky Harris. IS PLAYING
third base for Truro ii the Nova
Scotia League, ! summer loop III
which many college boys play
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24
Coming EUents

FRIDAY. July D.
n Taylor DuplIeafe Bridee Cluh.
1t ~ Tayior. . pm.
knights a Pythias. meeting d
ZIP. Han, - Fleming So 4
pm.
Old Fashioned hyn.n sing and
fellowship program. Poincian1
Baptist Church. $50 pm.
Jayteen Youth Center Dance.
Poinciana. Q to II pm. Beauty
contest postponed % July ~
Naval Station Owe. luncheon,
(hOnors Mrs. Dnke), ct Key
Wester, 1880 pm.
SATURDAY, JULY -
Youth for Christ Rally. Fleming
Street Methodist Church, "a
Fleming Street. 100 pm
SUNDAY, JULY 3s--
Logia MART Nro, :. orden
cabalIero de u Luz, Inc,
meets at the Casa Temple, 90
Amelia St, $50 pm. every
Sunday
MONDAY, JULY IL
Gym classes Cor Owe, Sea
Plane Base. 10 an.
Alcoholics Anonymous JpeE
meeting. s1sik Duval Street.
3 pm.
Jayteen Youth Center. Poineiana
movies, Q D. N.
Beta Sigma Phi sorority meet
ing, San Carlos. 9 p. n.
Anchor Lodge. No. 10. Scottish
Rite Temple, 8 p. m.
Methodist Men, Wesley House, 4
p. n.
TUESDAY, JULY H.
Bowling lcr 0fEcers Wives, d
$50 pm, % Naval Station
Youth for Christ Bible Study. a
Service Men's Christian Center,
1t 80 whitehead ST.
Combined social and handicralI
hours at K. W. Youth Center
every Tues. evening 0psI
housa party. 9 pm
ladies Coll Tournament. 3 W
Coli course. . am.
Special interest Sewing group
$50 Z. d. % 1850 I. N an(
Up. N. TO Z ?. M, home q
Mrs. Richard Reynolds. nc
Arthur Sawyer nd.
Kiwanis Club, dinner meeting
Gas p. m.
Fl. Taylor Duplicate Bridge, a
TT. Taylor, T:45 p. m.
Beginners Bridge. Fl. Taylor.
p. m.
Navy Thrift shop. . 70 II 4. m.
Sparkling Waters Rebekah Lodge
No. II
Ladies' Aux. v. r. W. Post S91l,
WV Post Home. 3 p. m.
Order Of DeMolay Boys, Scottish
Rite Temple, 1850 p. m.
Unit s., LARA, coffee, Naval
Beach Patio, 10 q. m.
Ever Ready Star Club, : >. M
WEDNESDAY, JULY -
Gym classes for Owe. Sci
Plane Base. 10 am.
Navy Wives Bowling League
Naval station Alleys, / pm.
Meeting. Junior ca. Commerce
Il clubhouse. . pm.
Island City Navy Wives Tub No
q. meeting It White Hat Clnl
Lounge. 10 an.
Dance 1t the Jayteen YoUtl
Center. Poinciana. 3 pm. to- L
pm. Special program at S:3l
pm.
THURSDAY, JULY So
Navy Wives Bowling League, d
pm. N. S. Also open bowling
Key West Lions. meeting. 50
pm. 1t Lions Den. Seminar.
81.
Monroe County Hospital Won
ans Auxiliary Sewing group
at hospital. : pm.
Ceramic Classes and hand weav
ing. l to { pm, west MartellI
Art SchoOl. County Beach.
Alcoholics Anonymous. closes
meeting for member only
.6l5la Duval Street
Rotary Club luncheon. ST. Paul.
Parish Hail. i2.I pm.
CAP. Cadets. at National Guar
Armory. T:a0 pm.
poinciana Jayteen Youth Cen
-------- -
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ter. uovies from . pm. 10 10
pm.
Lower Keys Property Associa-
ton, meets Il . >. N.
Junior Woman's Club social
meeting. 3 p. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

d 81 ST W n fis bsfh sUb. and
lifted iiyevs 81 sdult bath lime. u
was certainly an improvoHaent
ever H. poreelsiR tvb sDd kitchen
tabs. ptsw hossvsr, 4 b Is an
siqustod q Ire Msdsl 4. ard r.
lseassd - my mennories ~ tlse
good ed days. We nov have ths
TTimhle Bslhinsties 81 ideal
Toas, sll msds q alUmlnUm ard
plasfie, which folds - into nsth.
irsnsss, ard epsn - held every.
Thing. Space Tor everything fFsna
ksih. 70 supplies. % didy-duty.
This u sise Cadillac u ihe bath
inefts weFld. IdesI Togs has
uihefs loe, less expensive but
nhedeFn e anythins.
Il ~.
After the expOunding 81 = few
theories about the good old days
It's only fittin' to let you IN on the
happenings Of 50 years ago. i
seems they cared for wet shoes ii
follows: Fill them with oats and ruE
I little petroleum Jelly into the lea.
Their. Put away from the heat and
hy morning they will dry and soft
Shucks uncle, We just tip 'em VI
and LET the water run out the sides
A lady also wrote % the Jonrna
rs fellows: II am nervous and
drink ten 10 excess. Do you thinl
I ought 20 stop IT,. Answer: lie
tea entirely Alone Waddaya wan
10 do anyhow, get the habit9
n a
siow wevld YeU like - spend
ne svmmar n "a degrees Gem.
tortf ! svppess yov iiaink thaf
that Ii Ne foolish question % SLIP
81 loalish qvessieas. dsn'f Yeu.
Well it's nj nearly IS loolish %
yoU think. h6eavss u u entirely
within your reach. All yeu have
- a. y sc down - LoU's Radio
and Appliances and say. "fisY
shere boy, install ere ~ than
shsra nsw eooIIns units h my
mouse to-day"
And fhai,s Just about 81 there
8 - Il. Leu has RcA ard Mir
eheIl Air cendilloneFs that flf
sighl Int ! standard size win.
dow. Hall % Ne coed Ieekine
IoUvred eabinat u On IRE inside
and Half On Ire outside ef ths
window. Than yes insert HE pl0s
Int ihe nsarssi soekei. and eive
away go your eleetrie fans, -.
cause II ) very Iililo while Yeu
viii have forgotten that the sissF.
MomateF u M ~ bust evttids.
The cir ecnditloners range fToHa
HE halt ION sine. that are large
enouch for Ire average bedroom
70 The bic iehs for business plae.
%. They havs Iouvres % MAT You
cen direct me drafts away from
Yo0rsaE and cecil Ire reom. The
Mitchell Air cendiilonsrs also
have haasinn uniis for cold yea.
lher uss, but that Is On entirely
Different sscFy ~ dent even
want % ilaink about now.
YoU don.s even need Down
payment 10 have olae 81 ihess
wondarful nav eendisioners In
stalled eiaker. Just tell Leu You
are ready. Anoiher deal Ne has
icg yeu. Il yoU aren't sure yeU
WoUld really llka - have ! cen.
diiieneF, ana den'l want - invest
YuuT mercy. you can rent enel
Al YeU nesd e SIS dspeslf,
ard yeU ~ from SIS psr Hsonsh,
depending On he sire YoU Tenf.
Than later Il you decide yeu
really would like Il own u taEd
yoU surely will ire money yeu
have paid Win be applied On IN
prles a ne conditioner you have
FaiF enoush1
Like | said, hsw would yev
like u SPEND M summer n n
degrees semlorif Doesn't sound
- silly new dees ~
~
Excerpts from 1 Cocktail Napkin
A raisin Is 4 grape that has ha,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Excerpts from 1 Cocktail Napkin:
"a raisin Is 4 grape that has had
too many worries /"
Your failures wont harm you
until you start blaming them on
the other guy "
III you think you're So young.
Try running up two flights Of
stairs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Narylims hssr soneene se-
mialseiRo ahe0i Ne aseed ED
da1a ard what Used Is ". EN-
toi9 iemplod y heller right eus
lbu "fiddle iaddle. ard ! srsss
IL 80 Uniy pex - YaU. hid.
Skls 3 heeapse I rsnleEahsf
oone a. NJ inesaeanieness a. Re
nseS ed days. % eoeFsa when
Gel wos : aiapsrlln0. was vary
dSllchicd with Ne BE clumsy
vsstsr baihlnesas | Nd. | kspt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

pels n pels n psis e. Gala.
dlum 4 - iho dashss sor said.
M.n's piurssFy tos ledaY.
yAase losely keusa pisnls may
NJ eslUally loMeF ~ iempara.
aoso readings. hui hgisha alosay
1eAsee Mlll q lsstt make M
alaea seam eoolar.
~ pslsoo ere srem Csc -
" Reallaa M aoldfums3
nsirkieR YsSg resins with fresh
nau planis.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

liz Is always ! gamble, but
Seu're cutting ihs Odds way down
when yoe take yeUr beauty pro.
hlems q Donald's.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

So ven lock the shop hoppin
door and bang up the shutters for
another weekend. Hone you have
han and 4 good rest. Wherever YOU
so and Nhatever you do. NAV ii
Be n health. shop vel. sleep wen,
play vel. and don't forget 10 90
% church On Sunday and say your
thanks for the fine world sou live
.in. Seems pretty chaotic II times.
but IS il really bad for you, person.
ally friend o x. then. PEARSON
axOn signing off Las and hugs.
.adst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Former Manager
In DC. Store Killed
In Action in Korea

A 22-year-old former shoe de-
partment manager here has been
killed in action in Korea. accord
ing to word received by his family
from the Defense Department.
Army Sergt. Jerry Milloff, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Milloff. $40
G street Sc, was killed April l
while fighting with the I'd Divi-
sion.
Born here, Sergt. Millof at
tended the Hine Junior High
School. Before being drafted in
February, 1852, he worked as
manager and buyer for the shoe
department of the Kopy Kat
Store, 713 H street NE.
Sergt Milloff received five
months training at Fort Dix,
N. j., before being sent to Japan
and Korea where he arrived early
last August. His father said he
had received his promotion to
sergeant only a month ago.
Only two days before Sergt.
Milloff'S death. his parents re-
ceived a letter and a Korean
tablecloth from him. The father
said that though the boy had
spent most of his time in the
front lines in Korea, he never
discussed the fighting in his
letters.
In addition to his parents,
Sergt. Milloff is survived by one
brother, Morton, who lives at the
home address. His father is in
the grocery business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
90 Men in D. {. Area
To Be Indicted

Ninety men from this area
will report for induction into the
Army Wednesday at the Armed
Forces Examining and Induction
Station, 814 North st. Asaph
street, Alexandria, Va.
Delinquents and transfers from
out-of-town local draft boards
are included.
The men are:
Gene F. Ostrom. Walter W. Umfrey,
Robert D. Archer. Gene F. Elwel, George
.. Davis, John W. swain. James r.
Williams. Harry L. Hancock. Jerry L.
Buffay, Marion w. PooIe, -lr.. John A.
PaSi Fl. Rawiey. Nicholas NJ Wh SateDeS'
pe Alsg as eaade S Elins Rster Mar
s ee af5E Morris Rso B. Tyler vi Ed 5smes 5
RR a.,nn Louis F; Beverly, Luther J:
Little CLYDE Smile, jesse n. Brice, julius
1: Smith. Willie L. satterfield James D.
H Gobrsns James W Rayis; jr Lewis ".
E. Kroop. Kermit b. Bailey. Robert
Perry Hlyo E RinssrS St M ntx c,.r,., o
den, Francis 6. Brown, jr.; Samuel Dy-
Walker McMillon, IT,; william j. Gries-
by. Leroy Colvin. Melvin R. Garner.
James E. Holland, jr:: Anderson Springs.
Richard DeSales Klimiewicz, George
Gray. Harold L. Richie, Raymond {.
Staples. ALFONSO L. Freeman. Robert J.
Little, James Henry: James NJ. Smith,
louie Monroe, John Hansborough. Irving
B. Henderson.
Also EldrldRe Station. Arthur s. Reed
Vincent A. Allen, George Liddell. Earl
n, Beaman, Vincent R. Booming, George
Gilyard. jr.. John T. Heckel, jr. Donald
H. Jordan, Eugene McFaddin, Douglas /
Mcintyre. Richard Mcqueen, jr.. Jorge
R.: Morales Yordan, Troyit Robinson
John F. Rover. Willie W. Sifford. ROBBERS
L. Ray jr.. Franklin Hines. John l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Seven Hurt, One Critically,

seven persons were injured,
one critically in a three-car col
llsion last night on Route l.
about a mile south of Laurel,
Md.
In critical condition at Prince
Georges General Hospital was
Alexander Osipchic. 80. of Eliza
beth. N. j. He suffered multiple
fractures and cuts and a possible
skull fracture.
Maryland State Police said
the accident occurred when a
south-bound car. driven by Jesse
Rucker. Is. colored, of Baltimore.
crossed into a north-bound lane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
In GEAR MARYLAND Crash

and collided head on with Mr..
Osipchic's car. Both cars were
demolished, police said.
Mr.. Osipchic's wife, Lucy. was
reported in satisfactory condi-
ton at Prince Georges General
Hospital with facial cuts.
In undetermined condition at
Leland Memorial Hospital We're
Mr.. Osipchic's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Legor Osipchic of Elizabeth
and Helen Gill, %, colored, of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Armisteud Peter Gives
WutercoIor to GNU

Armistead Peter, III, has
presented one of his watercolors
to George Washington Uni
versity, it was announced yes
terday.
The artist. of Washington and
Washington County, N. Y. had
his first one-man exhibition in
January at the university library.
The gift, a hunting scene en-
titled Rabbit Country" will
hang in the library as part of
the permanent collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12

Baltimore. q passenger in Mr..
Fuckers car. Two others were
treated and released.
Police charged Mr.. Rucker
with reckless driving by colliding.
He was released on his personal
bond pending a hearing May %
in Laurel police court.
A third car driven by Melvin
Pfeffer of New York, rammed
into the rear of the Osipchic's
car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
CIV to Get $5,377

George Washington University
will receive $5,377 for cancer re-
search from the United States
Public Health Service. DR.. Ivor
Cornman will direct the research
project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Cumberland Boy, s, Falls
Into Creek and browns

BY the Associated Press
CUMBERLAND, Md, April II
Lawrence William Roderick. 6,
drowned here today in rain
swollen Wills Greek after he fell
from a concrete wall along the
streams banks.
His body was recovered about
three blocks downstream by city
police and volunteers. The child
had been in the water about SO
minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31
Label Is Guide
On Chemical Use

Agricultural Extension Service
specialists say many new chemi-
Gals are being developed for pest
control, and it pays to read the
label so you will know what you
are using and how to handle it
properly.
Most recommendations for the
control of fruit, garden and
flower pests are made in terms
of the actual chemical that does
the killing, or a coined common
name which has been approved
for use. This should help elemi-
nate some confusion to the pur-
chaser if he reads the label.
Another reason for reading
the label is to learn the precau-
tons for handling chemicals.
Many chemicals used today to
kill insects and diseases are
much more toxic to human be-
ingS than the older poisons.
Some pesticides are beeing ad-
vertised as safe" when actually
they contain chemicals that may
be harmful to human beings if
improperly used.
All labels are registered with
State and Federal agencies and
must contain the ingredients
listed on the container.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31

q protected shady situation with
colorful tuberous-rooted begon-
las. They require protection
from strong winds and they need
a moist atmosphere to do their
best, but even lacking this daily
attention they add interest to
what would otherwise be an un-
satisfactory area. In pots or
boxes they may be used on the
shaded terrace. Because of the
wide range Of colors and forms
of blooms, the tuberous-rooted
begoniaS always add interest.
Do not expect them to duplicate
the glamorous productivity UNI
der ideal growing conditions.
When Strawberries mold be-
fore picking it is usually a sign
Of excess moisture or that the
berries are resting on wet mulch
or soil. Try placing an open,
airy mulch under the frNiting
clusters-excelsior, etc.
The Japanese beetles may be
expected within two weeks-lay
in a supply Of dustisng or spray
control. DOT has been the STAN
dard. it's still good; methoxy-
materials to keep them under
chlor is another effective ma
terial
The use Of chemical weed
killers to remove weeds from
lawn and other areas where they
may be safely used should not
be postponed. Such materials
are most effective when the
weeds are young. They must be
used when the foliage is warm
and rains are not likely for sew
eral hours. Apply in the after
noon or early evening so that
maximum absorption is possible.
Do not let the spray drift onto
desirable plants.
Ants are nuisance in the gar
den, they not only bite the gar
dener, they also kill plants that
shade their nests as we'll as dig
tunnels in spots where they are
not wanted. Chlordane is the
quickest and most effective mate
rial to control them. A heaping
tablespoonful mixed into a sprin-
king can full of water will clean
up a stable area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31

cation Of potassium cyanate is
likely to injure the bluegrass.
Aphids. thrips, and most other
kinds Of bugs are here in force
and the gardener who is not
using an all-purpose mixture
may want to try a combination
that has recently been put on
the markell combination Of
methoxychlor and malathon.
Methoxychlor is toxic to more
insects than DOT. Malathon is
also potent to a considerable
number of insects and both have
a longer lasting effect than most
other kinds of insecticides. The
combination has been reported
by local gardeners to be an i'm
provement over previous combi-
nations.
The shady spot that has been
an eyesore can be improved
through the use of hade-loving
plants. Ferns can be used to
provide greenery over most of
the year If plenty of compost
and leafmold is worked into the
soil. Ferns can be transplanted
at almost any season except
while the fronds are unrolling.
Our native Christmas fern is an
evergreen. Bracken and a host
Of other kinds are native to this
area.
For bloom in the shady situa-
ton try Impatiens, Browallia
and Torenia. They are three
that will take the shady spot
if anything will. All are ANIMALS
and thus can be counted upon
for a long season of bloom. The
1mpatiens is available in sew
eral colorS, the other two are
blue.
Summer hlO0y,o non ha bol =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31

Any loss Of color can be quickly
remedied by the addition Of
more fertilizer.
The mulch need not be re-
moved in the fall, and by spring
1t will be so well digested by the
bacteria that it will need to be
renewed by the addition Of an
other layer. There are rose gar
denS In this area that have not
been cultivated in years. Each
spring a new layer Of mulching
material is spread over the sur
face. Usually such a practice
produces better roses than pos
sible with clean cultivation.
Fertilizing Is Simple.
Fertilizing and watering
through a mulch Is compare
lively simple. A mulched bed
takes moisture much more read
lily than one which is cultivated.
The mulch keeps the soil parti-
Giles from pudding" drumming
together). consequently the
moisture penetrates into the
soil. Fertilizing must be ham
died somewhat more carefully
in order to avoid having soft
dmmature) wood in the late
fall-wood that is subject to
freeze injury.
Normally, rose growers avoid
fertilizing their plants after the
first of August. Fertilizers ap.
piled to a mulched bed could
well be stopped a week or two
earlier since it might take time
for the materials to wash down
through the mulch and into the
soil. Also, because the bacteria
must be supplied as we'll as the
roses, it is possible to overesti-
mate the amount Of plant food
needed for both. 1t would seem
desirable to make the heavier
applications in the spring, say
2 to 2l2 quarts per 100 square
feet of bed. The second feed
ing might be just as heavy, but
the May and June feedings
might be cut to ~ quarts and
the July and August applica-
tions, l quart each. If the foil
age begins to lose some of it's
gloss, the application might well
be increased by a pint.
In the second and subsequent
years this is less of a problem
since the decayed mulch mate
rial that washes down into the
soil is we'll enriched by the bac-
terra action (all of that nitrogen
fed to them is not LOST. It is
down where the roots can take
it up.
No mention has been made of
manure as a mulching material
for the reason that it usually
encourages weed growth. Dried
cow manure is useful but it is
likely to be too expensive for
most gardeners if it were suit
able otherwise. The summer
mulch should be both an eff
fective insulator and a weed
preventative. 1t is possible to
Sterilize the manure so as to kill
weeds and weed seeds, but it
must be carefully done. Until
we learn that process we might
well depend upon the available
materials that are free of weed
seeds.
Some will want to know what
kinds of sawdust and if fresh
SaWdust can be used. There is
nothing to show that any one
sawdust is more injurious than
another. Fresh sawdust "a
month or two old is likely to
be less attractive. Because we
like to have attractive looking
beds the darker colored sawdust
would seem preferable. Also, it
is likely to need less nitrogen
to keep the bacteria we'll fed
and active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31
Prune Pines Now

Safest time to pfune a pine
tree-to keep it in bounds, to
raise its branches, to admit more
light to paintings beneath-is
the end of May and the first
week in June, according to tree
experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-31

Plants that have been held in
check by cold wet soils will prob
ably respond to an application of
fertilizer through the foliage.
This is one time when it will
probably pay to use "foliar feed
ing" At least it's worth trying.
There are a number of such ma
terials on the market from repu-
table manufacturers.