Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-18
BY w. II. YOUNGMAN

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Gardening is an almost uni
versal hobby. so the selection Of
gifts for the loved ones and
friends should be comparatively
easy. Whether it be for an indoor
lobbyist or for one who enjoys
backyard gardening there are q
host of plants, bulbs. roots
shrubs and trees-as well as an
infinite array of gadgets-from
which to make that sure-to-
please selection. In addition
there are books, good magazines,
Or perhaps a membership in a
club or society that will bring
year-round returns.
Books In Great Variety
Gardening books that are well
illustrated and have good techni-
cal directions are a constant aid
to the gardener. II the interest is
general, then one Of the refer
ence books, such as 1.-THE Wise
Garden Encyclopedia" or "Tay-
lor's Encyclopedia Of Gardening. +"
should be the answer.
Perhaps the gardener is trying
to specialize and needs a book
dealing with one type of garden
ing such as house plants-"All
About House Plants" by Mon
tague Free, Enjoy Your House
Plants" by Jenkins and Wilson,
etc.
If they are outdoor gardeners,
they might like to receive
"Chrysanthemums for Pleasure, +"
by the Scots. "Hollies," by H.
Harold Hume, "Azalea Hand
book" by the American Horticul-
tural society. or THE Book of
Shrubs" by Hotties. etc.
Some Of the interesting diff
ferent books might be-"Grow-
ing Plants Under Artificial Light"
by Peggie Schulz. THE Plant
Doctor" by Cynthia Westcott,
How to Grow Rare Greenhouse
Plants" by Ernest Chabot. etc.
Or maybe the gardener would
like to have one of the attrac-
tive picture books of garden
flowers and landscapes. Some
are in color such as THE Com
plete Book of Gardens by the
editors of House and Garden,
THE Garden in Color" by Louise
Beebe Wilder. THE Friendly
Evergreens" by L. L. Jumlien.
etc.
Magazines or Clubs
There are several good garden
ing magazines from which to
choose. Some will get more en-
joyment from the Horticulture
magazine because of the fine
color plates. Popular Gardening
and The Flower Grower are two
that enjoy a large circulation.
Memberships In garden clubs
and societies make excellent gifts.
The problem is to choose the
one most likely to appeal to the
recipient. OF the local clubs we
may choose from neighborhood
groups. area-wide groups, and
special plant groups. These in
clude organizations such as the
Potomac Rose Society, the
Camellia Society of the Potomac
Valley. the Chesapeake and
Potomac Iris Society, as we'll as
the Chapter of the National
Chrysanthemum Society. Then
there are the national groups
such as the American Rose
Society, American Horticultural
Society. etc.
Most gardeners enjoy some
thing new and different for their
gardens and the giver might well
consider some Of the newer
varieties Of bulbs. plants, shrubs,
and flowers. The nurseries and
plant growers offer long lists
from which to choose.
The shady garden might well
receive some Of the new azaleas.
rhododendrons, camellias, etc.
Perhaps the gardener with a
sunny site would enjoy some Of
the new roses, choice daylily.
or perhaps some Of the better
varieties Of perennials.
This raises the question Of
what to put on the Christmas
tree-some stores and nurseries
provide gift certificates, others
win simply send a copy Of the
invoice stating that the goods