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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
SOME THOUGHTS ON TREES
Study Films in July
For I races of Disease

although one-third of the trunk
is filled with concrete.
Another famous Liberty Tree
is near Clinton, Pa. The famous
Tiadaughton Creek Declara-
ton of Independence is said to
have been signed under its
boughs at the same time as
the signing of the Declaration
of independence in Phila-
delphia.
When Boston lost its old
Liberty Elm the city's church
bells pealed in its honor.
Lightning and Oaks
The oak is the most unsafe
tree under which to seek shell
ter during a storm. according
to E. j. Schreiner of the Bart
lett Tree Experts. The elm,
pine, ash, poplar and maple
follow in that order Of sus-
with the birch at
the bottom Of the list.
Thousands Of shade trees are
lost every year. 1t may take as
long as six months to a year
for the damage to show up. 1t
shows in many forms-roots
are killed, the bark may be-
come loose, or the inner tissues
may be scorched and death
consequently comes more
slowly.
New Strand Saw
There is now on the market
a handy French pocket saw
makes pruning a neat
and simple chore. 1t cuts
through stubborn shrubbery in
a jiffy and makes it easy to
reach those usually hard-to-
reach areas.
1t mounts easily on a bowed
length of sapling. The wire
like blade is made of flexible
silicon steel. 1t is a practical
tool that can be carried in a
pocket of jeans. apron or shirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
BY ANDREW A. DUNCAN
University OF Maryland

July is the month for making
a late planting Of white pota-
toes. If by any chance you
missed the st. Patrick's Day
planting Cthe traditional time
for planting early Irish pota-
toes) then now is the time to
start a crop for fall storage.
Try the varieties Kathadin,
Kennebeck, or Sebago. Get the
best possible seed stock.
Cut seed potatoes into li2 to
2-ounce seed pieces having 2 or
3 eyes. Cover seed pieces with
a damp cloth for day or two
before planting. Holding the
seed pieces in a warm humid
atmosphere gives the cut sur
faces time to heal or callous
over before planting.
Plant the seed pieces 3 to 4
inches deep: IL inches apart in
rows ? feet apart. Make a shall
low trench 3 to 4 inches deep
and 3 inches of to each side of
the potato row. Put complete
fertilizer in the shallow
trenches. Use 10 pounds Of s.
l0-l0-to 100 feet of row. put
ting 5 pounds on each side Of
the row.
With a rake pull soil over the
potato row TO form low ridge.
When the potato sprouts be-
gin to emerge, gently rake the
low ridge down level. This will
be the first cultivation and
should cover all weeds.
During the growing season
rake a little soil toward the
plants to form q low ridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
BiennioIs and PerennioIs
Can Be Sown in Beds

You can still plant seeds of
biennials and perennials. Seed
thus sown viii grow into plants
strong enough to winter-over
and in many cases this win re-
suit in q larger number of
flowers next year.
Among perennials to start
from seed are a number of
standards admired and reli-
able: Aquilegia McK Jana S
Giant was the new All-Ameri-
ca). Shasta daisy Alaska, del
phinium Pacific Giants, the
perennial form of Gaillardia,
coreopsis and the perennial
baby's breath (Gypsophilia
paniculata).
Less frequently seen but easy
to grow are the brilliant gold
flowers of the perennial Alys-
sum Saxatile Compactum, Gold
Dust: or the low, 6 to 8 inch
mound Of flowers on the peren-
NAL Candytuft Sempervirens.
the bright yellow or scarlet
geums. the noscent perennial
pea Lathyrus Latifolius, or the
spectacular spikes of the Red
Hot Poker. Tritoma.
Rare but rewarding is the
perennial phlox which can be
grown from seed and which was
a byproduct Of USDA research,
Beltsville Beauty. and it relia-
bly, produces a fine color range
instead of the lifeless mauve
commonly seen from self
seeded plants of this class.
There are seeds available of a
strongly double Shasta daisy
which is more attractive than
the more common Alaska,
called Diener's strain.
OF all the perennials rarely
seen, perhaps the most charm
ing are the dwarf delphiniums.
Belladonna and belamosum are
not too difficult to locate. The
spikes on beautifully formed
plants will reach 3 to 3la feet
high of light blue and dark
blue, respectively.
Smaller and rarer are the
delphinium Chinensis strains in
white. light blue and dark blue,
and, rarest Of all. but perfect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
THIS WEEK
IN THE GARDEN

you may wish to use fertilizer
in a liquid form.
Keep spent blossoms cut off
for two reasons. First of all
if plants are allowed to go to
seed their work is done and
they will bloom no more; and
secondly, unless they are
pinched back they grow tall
and stringy instead of into fine
bushy plants full of blossoms.
Higher Grass Level
Remember that the higher
the temperature goes the more
necessary it is to raise the cut
ter blade. During the heat of
midsummer a cutting once ev-
cry week or 10 days with the
blade set at not less than ia
inches should be adequate.
Latc fOLatOeS
Time to plant late potatoes.
Between cold weather and too
much rain in the early spring
many Of the early potatoes got
of to a bad start. Now is a
good time to raise a fine supply
for winter use.
Divide Oriental Iris
1t is about the end of the
blooming period for the Orient
al iris. We used to call them
Japanese iris. They may be
divided and replanted from
now until October. While they
require an abundance of water
in the spring and through the
blooming season they need to
be dried of now. Water a new
planting moderately to heir
them take hold, then let nature
take care of them.
japanese Beetle Spray
To spray for japanese beetles
Use 2 tablespoonfuls of 50%s
DOT in l gallon of water. Spray
every 10 days when the air is
still and the temperature be.
tween IS and IS degrees
A, S. Y,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
9 Ancient Boxwoods Adorn
Memorial Garden at Church

A memorial garden is being
planted in a quadrangle at st.
Luke's Methodist Church, Cal
vert street and Wisconsin ave-
nue. NV, the central theme
surrounded and beautified by
nine English boxwoods more
than 200 years old and vari-
ously valued at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The six-foot and higher
plants were transferred from
an historic old property at
Clarksburg, Md, owned by
Mrs. Della Miles. The work
was done by A. Guide Sons Co.,
the contract involving $1,000.
This called for digging, root
pruning and protecting, balling,
loading, hauling, resetting in
prepared holes and proper
alignment.
The memorial garden is be-
ing established in memory of
his father by j. Henry Hoskin-
son. The work is being super
vised by Mr.. Hoskinson and
Perry Wheeler, L. A.. the latter
assembling the shrubbery and
other plant material and exc
cutting the plan. They are as
sisted by j. Roland Snyder
partner in the architectural
firm of Howe, Foster and
Snyder.
The plan calls for electric
lighting of the quadi angle,
which is about IS feet square.
Flagstone walkways are inclosed
in brick edgingS. Several seats
are provided. In front of the
grader toward Calvert street
will be six low stone piers con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
In Rose Competition

Mrs. Thomas Thomson, Ill
East Cameron road. Falls
Church. Va, and Mrs. Barbara
M. Clore, Centreville. Va, were
two of the contestants among
IS competing for rose arrange
ments awards in the Sterling
Bowl tournament at Newark,
N. Y. recently. Mrs. Edmund
Alexander of Newport News,
Va. was one of the judges.
These names were inadvert-
emily omitted from a previous
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Book on Zoology Adds
Meaning to Nature

If you look at a landscape of
trees and valley, its present ap-
pearance may not interest you
scientifically, but after you read
May Watts new book, Read
ing the Landscape" you will
discern a large body of evidence
about any regions past. 1t is
published by Macmillan ($4.75
The naturalist shows through
her discussion of geology, that
varieties and density of plants
in any situation are by no
means accidental. 1t is a well
illustrated and carefully Or
ganized book on subject ex-
citing to any nature lover who
wants to look farther than his
own back yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14

Jewels for a rock garden or low
border. are the dwarf dolphin
ium Chinensis which grow only
Ia foot tall.
Finally. here are four bien-
mails: Cup and saucer Canter.
bury bells, foxglove (digitalis) 4.
Chaters double hollyhock and
the fragrant sweet william.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Rx ALICE s. YoUNGMAN

July is the month when il
behooves US to look for Dutch
Elm disease. Look for whiting
of leaves which may start on
a branch or two or one side OF
q tree. Twigs may be NAL
formed in the shape of a shep-
herds crook or there may be
dieback of branches or limbs
A tree expert can quickly de-
termine whether or not the dis
ease is present by finding a
brown streak in the sapwood
or by cultures of twigs.
Disease symptoms show up
during hot, dry weather. As
the fungus grows it clogs the
tiny inner pipelines of the trees
and with the toxins produced
by the fungus whiting results.
Elms of value can be saved If
the infection is not too far
spread. Act promptly. Prune
out the wilted limb, cutting
well below the point of infec-
ton. Remove all dead and dis
eased branches.
Annapolis Liberty Tree"
Before the Revolutionary
War, Boston, Providence, New
port and New York planted
trees as symbols of liberty. Ac-
cording to research, Providence
dedicated an elm to the Sons
Of Liberty as far back as July
Is, 1853.
One Of the surviving Liberty
Trees is the giant tuliptree on
the st. Johns College campus,
Annapolis. It was already a
giant when the colonies were
fighting for their freedom in
1776. In 1908 a tablet was
placed on this tree commence
rating it as a memorial to the
unknown soldier of the Revo-
lutionary War. This old cher
ished monarch is still thriving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Follow Directions
In USING Chemicals

In using the modern-day
chemicals follow carefully the
manufacturers directions. One
reader reports she miscalcu-
lated and used double-strength
weed killer on her beautiful
turf. 1t is now decidedly moth
eaten and there is nothing to
be done about it until fall.
The same applies to insect
killers and fungicides. An
overdose can burn the foliage
in some cases. but in all cases
it is a waste of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Modern Methods Uroed
For Late Potato Crop

This insures that the potatoes
will be protected from the sun
light as they form.
Make all civilizations as shall
low as possible so as not to
injure the shallow root sys-
tenn.
Control insects with DOT
sprays or dusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Perkins Gets Medal

In recognition Of his lifetime
work with roses" Charles H.
Perkins. president of the Jack
son 81 Perkins Company. was
presented the gold medal of the
Massachusetts, Horticultural
Society during the 26th annual
Rose Festival at Newark. N. Y,
recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Hose Accessory

A hollow rod that attaches
to the hose and lets you irri-
gate the garden at ground level
without STOPPING has been put
on the market by a Cleveland
firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Filing Date, July "A

ScrapDOOk F1l1ng Date, July "A
How are the house-plants
doing that were set outside?
Ours are doing wonderfully
well and are so little trouble.
First we made a wooden frame
we placed under a tree-a mi
mosa, to be exact. It gives light
shade. The frame was filled
with 6 to 8 inches of peat moss
which was well wet down. Then
all the plants were watered and
each pot was set down, par
TALLY buried in the peat. They
require very little water and
no wedding. All of the camel
liza seedlings look especially
fine.
Garden Stalking
We had not gotten around to
stalking the tall growing peren-
mails such as bergamot, shasta
daisies and helenium and SO
the wind which we had with a
recent shower laid them all fiat
and right across the garden
path, too. 1t was quite a task
to get them pulled up and
properly tied. Two hands were
not enough to repair the dam
age that could have beer
avoided.
Feed Gladiolas
Gladiolas will benefit by a
side dressing of fertilizer now
that they are coming in to
bloom. Water the rows first
then put a moderate amount
of 5-10-5 in a narrow strip
along each side of the double
row. Hoe it in gently-not toe
deeply, and If it doesn't rain
soon better water it in. We
heard from several sources that
among their planting Of glads
some growers have found spikes
that have turned brown. Very
likely the miserable thrips have
been busy again. Pull up the
brown spike and burn it. Al
digging time we'll talk about
how to treat glads to prevent
thrip damage.
Benches Afford Rest
Reading the last issue of The
Farm and Garden magazine
published by the Woman's Ma
tional Farm and Garden AS
ISOLATION reminded me that
most gardens do not have
enough places for sitting down
to rest. We often go into oui
gardens to work but spend toe
little time just enjoying and
admiring our handiwork. We
probably cannot have teakwoo6
benches but redwood ones
blend in well and serve the
purpose.
Keep Water on NUNS
The time for p:nching back
the C hrysant h e m u m has
passed. Continue feeding these
ever-hungry plants and give
them lots of water. II the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14

out like it might be related to
a chinquapin. and nothing I
can do will change its shape.
I haven't decided what to
do with the five chestnuts-
to roast or boil them,
or just eat them raw. 1t would
be too bad If the worms got
there first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
LIFE IN
THE COUNTR Y
Cows and Birds Cooperate
BY JAMES BIRcHFIELD

My cows and the barn swal-
lows have formed a mutually
beneficial partnership.
The COWS lure the flies to the
barn. and the swallows sweep
down and take them.
The other afternoon while I
was cut milking, I noticed that
the swallows continued to make
passes over the beef cows back
while she was at the door of
the barn.
After two or three swoops I
realized that the birds were
after the flies. They we're too
quick for me, and I couldn't
tell exactly if they were taking
the big horsefles. or were after
the smaller horn flies and
stable flies.
Anyway, it was the first time
I had seen this happen. l am
sure the cows appreciate the
birds. and 1 am sure, also that
the birds appreciate the
abundance Of insects for their
young.
Next day I noticed a herd Of
cows in a field next door, and.
sure enough. there were the
swallows swooping down over
the animals. Although l wasn't
close enough to see. I believe
they must have been after the
flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Benches Afford Rest
Keen Water on NUNS

The time for p:nching back
the chrysanth e m u m has
passed. Continue feeding these
ever-hungry plants and give
them lots Of water. II the
NUNS" are heavily mulched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14

And birds remind me that
our Carolina wren. who is nest
ing in a window Of the house,
has been extra busy lately feed
ing her brood. She comes in
carrying the largest insects I've
seen, but she won't stay still
long enough for me to figure
out what she has been catch
ing.
The nest is covered. with the
entrance hole at the bottom of
one side. We can't see the
young birds. but from the
sounds they make there must
be three or four and they must
be continually hungry.
I hope I'm on hand when
they finally come from the nest.
I would like to watch their first
flying lessons,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14

The Japanese beetles are out
In full force this year. They
have settled thickly on my
chestnut tree - the one with
the five chestnuts on 1t.
Perhaps the beetles are out
IN record numbers this sum-
mer. / got after them with
the spray before they had
much Of a chance at the chest
nut, but l was a little late
spraying the grapes and find
some damage there.
/ certainly want to save my
I'VE chestnuts. After years. the
tree is bearing for the first
time and l want to harvest
its first fruits.
That tree never has acted
like a chestnut should act. In
stead Of growing up. 1t spreads
Evening star., 1957-04-15

The 4Sd annual convention
Of the Woman's National
Farm and Garden Association
will be held in Washington
April 20 through May 2 with
headquarters at the Shoreham
Hotel.
Delegates are expected from
many parts of the country
according to Mrs. Edward w.
Alton. president of the Capital
Division. which is making
plans for entertaining the
visitors.
Special events will include
the annual luncheon on April
80 under the craftsmanship Of
Mrs. Arthur T. Vennell. Wives
of Ambassadors and others
from official circles in Wash
ington are being invited to
attend.
The annual banquet. sched-
Nulcd for May /. will feature
an address by Representative
Frances P. Bolton of Ohio.
Mrs. Homer N. Sweet. who
recently was named national
president of the association.
will come from Boston to pre-
side at the sessions.
The purpose of the or
sanitation is to stimulate an
interest in country life, to CO.
operate with Federal. State
county and voluntary agencies
for the improvement of rural
conditions, and to develop a
better understanding of their
mutual problems between city
and farm women.
The Capital Division. or
ganized in 1929. offers an an
nual scholarship for a rural
girl to study horticulture and
Evening star., 1957-04-15
Inner Wheel Club
Elects Officers

Mrs. Edward K. Maloney
was elected president Of the
Inner Wheel Club at its 10th
anniversary meeting at the
Mayflower Hotel.
Other officers elected were
Mrs. Robert B. Riley. jr.. vice
president: Mrs. James w.
Shields, recording secretary:
Mrs. Wilfred B. Putnam, COR
responding secretary: Mrs.
Paul N. Cherry, treasurer;
Mrs. Joseph K. Meyer. audi
tor: Mrs. Thomas L. Eagan,
jr., sergeant-at-arms. and Mrs.
William E. Grant and Mrs.
william B. Rumple, directors.
Evening star., 1957-04-15
YWCA Plons Tour

The Young Women's Chris
tian Association and their
friends are invited to join a
tour of Hampton House. Tow
son. near Baltimore. Wednes-
day. A chartered bus will leave
the Carter Barron Amphi-
theater at $3.50 am. and the
YWCA. Seventeenth and K
streets NV, at $3.50 am.
Evening star., 1957-04-15
Farm and Garden Women
Plan Convention Here

agriculture. 1t also works for
the improvement of wayside
markets and for the beauti-
fication of small grounds in
suburban and rural commun-
tiles as we'll as in the city.
Evening star., 1957-04-15

Store daily am. to 9 PM
evening
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-08
r. w. Noel Honored
On 85th Birthday

r. ". Noel was honored today
on his 85th birthday with fam
lily luncheon in the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. B. v. Timberlake.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-08
Mrs. W. r. Blandford
Installed Monday BY
PoNnatan OES

Installation ceremonies were
conducted Monday evening III the
Masonic han for Powhatan chap
ter. No. 1916 of the Order of the
Eastern Star, Mrs. Mae p Axis
son. installing officer; Mrs. Stella
Niedermayer, installing marshall,
Roscoe H Atkisson. installing
sentinel, all OF Holly Chapter No
81, Richmond and Mrs Amelia
Caldwell, installing warden, and
v E Marean. installing organiSt,
Of Mizpah chapter No. 80, Rich
mond and Mrs. Bess d, MaXey
installing chaplain. Of Powhatan
chapter No TAG. conducted the
ceremony.
Officers installed were worthy
matron, Mrs. Aileen r. Bland
ford worthy patron, William r
Blandford: associate m a tr n.
Mrs. Alice S. Page. Associate pa
iron, William c. Dance; secretary,
Mrs. Alice G. Ryburn; treasurer
Miss Edith G ellis; conductress,
Mrs. Helen N. Simpson; associate
conductress. Mrs. Virginia G. Boz
die: chaplain, Mrs. Madeline S.
Crump; marshall, Mrs. Evelyn M.
Whitlock organist, Mrs. Evelyn
r. Dance: Adah. MIS-. Effie j.
| Sullivan. Ruth, Mrs. Adelaide T.
Jennings Esther, Mrs. Rae B.
Yates; Martha, Mrs. Cora Lee
AshWorth; Electa, MIS-. Edith D.
Morris, warder, Mrs, Margaret 8.
Williams: east PAGE. Mrs. Clara
DAVIS; west page, Mrs. Mary Y.
Phillips; ana Trustee, Clyde 0.
Bodie
A reception was held in the
lounge of the War Memorial
Building, honoring the new ma
tron, MIS-. Blandford, and the
other new officers. Mrs. Bland
I ford, assisted by the junior past
matron. Mrs. Virginia II. Brand.
! Jr, and MIS-. Louise Mann, chair
man Of the refreshmeut commit
lee, presided.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-08

tic hop. That meant that she could
see Steve in his own country, and
she made quick trips to Powhatan,
where she met his family
Finally December IA they were
married in PoWhatan KIM flew
the brides mother here for the
ceremony. and afterward mother
and daughter returned to Holland
to await issuance of a permanent
visa to Mrs Messenger.
Rep Watkins Abbitt interceded
with immigration authorities, with
the result that Mrs. Messenger had
her passport two months later
Steve had some carnations
rulips-fot her welcome home pres
ent and somewhere he secured up
a can Of Dutch cleanser. T h e
camel saddle came later as the gift
Of another KIM hostess.
IN her short trips last fall. Mrs.
Messenger drove along the Blue
Ridge Parkway and to other scenic
spots.
Virginia is beautiful state ="
she says in her fluent barely-ac-
cented English She also speaks
French, German and Dutch, and has
studied Greek. Latin, Spanish and
Italian
The Greek and Latin were re-
CURED subjects in the siY-year ele-
nIentary school that she attended
Ouch students take an examination
ahen they are about u for admis-
sion to commercial or grammar
schools, which they attend for five
Or six years. From there they can
10 on to the university
Now the neWlyWeds are busy set
ting up house in their Third street
apartment and unpacking wedding
gifts, They have heard a radio ham
perator receive the Dutch radio
station for which the brides father
S an announcer and someday they
hope to actually pick up one Of her
fathers programs. so they can keep
in touch with the Netherlands
Tops on their agenda now are
plans for a trip to Mexico in May
SO that Mrs Messenger may see
more Of North America, her new
homeland
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-08
Girl Scouts Celebrate
Sapphire Birthday
With Service Days

Girl Scout week observances are
being planned in FaImyille and sur
rounding communities next week to
celebrate the forty-fifth anniversary
of the founding of the organization
Juliette Lowe organized the first
troop March y, 1912. in Savannah
Ga Seven. service days have been
set ASIDE by the Scouts to show
their communities what they are
doing. with the theme Girl Scout
ing is a community affair
The week VIII begin with Girl
Scout Sunday, and then homemak-
ing citizenship, health and safety.
inter national friendship. ats and
crafts and out-of-doors days viii
follow.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-08
L0ngWo0d FILA Plans
Annual Spring Rally

Plans for the annual spring
rally were made at the Longwood
federation Of Future Homemakers
Of America March 4 at Amelia
High School
The rally will be held April 8
at Blackstone. according to Fed
Grafton President Elizabeth An
derson Federation chapters at
A m ella, Crewe, Cumberland,
Blackstone. Farmville and Wor-
sham were represented at the
meeting.