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Evening star., 1961-08-26

A new fireplace now avail
able. comes as a complete
fireplace unit, from friedrich
to roof flashing. 1t is a free
standing unit and needs no
walls to rest against, no wall
studs to connect to and, ac-
cording to the manufac-
,turer, it can be installed in
any room and in any part
of the room.
This free-standing fire
place is styled with a grace
fully flared hood encircled
by solid brass trim, lacquered
to prevent furnishing. It is
iornamented with a solid
brass crest located about
center on the face of the
.flared section of the hood.
1t is provided with a neu-
,trsl prime coat which can
. be easily and quickly painted
to fit in with any room
decor. The same, too, with
the exterior chimney hous-
: ing.
= The unit is designed for
both coal and firelogs up to
81 inches in length.
,Sefety Tested
The Underwriters Labo-
ratories has approved it for
use with any normal type
of flooring. carpeting, ceiling
tor wall material, No clear
ance or safety zone is re-
uuired. To assure maximum
safety, the hood wall is con-
structed of three thicknesSes
of aluminized steel, one
thickness of aluminium foil
: faced fibre glass insulation,
with aluminized steel battle
and three insulating air
spaces.
There are four basic parts
to the unit. The base-fire-
place-hood. 5 feet 8 inches,
comes complete with wrap
around black mesh safety
curtain. The hood extension,
3 feet, attaches to the hood
and passes through the cell
ing. Chimney sections are
determined by the height of
the chimney and the
chimney housing is pre-ss-
.sembled for immediate in
installation. 1t is packed
with fully illustrated in
structions. Installation re-
'quires about 4 hours.
{ Magnetic Brush Holder
A new magnetic paint
brush holder, now on the
market, features two extra
heavy magnets designed to
keep the brush and brush
handle out of the paint when
not in use. 1t clips onto any
size paint can or roller tray.
The magnets are set in a
plastic base rigidly mounted
ton a sturdy metal clip. This
metal clip is shaped to fit
the curvature of any paint
can or roller tray and
Evening star., 1961-08-26

Joseph c. Murray, vice
president and rental man.
ager for Shannon IL Luchs,
agents for Capital Park
Plaza. has reported the
building at Fourth street be-
tween G and l streets. is 100
per cent occupied.
The town houses adjacent
Evening star., 1961-08-26
IN BETHESDA
q controlled subdivision Of con-
temporary homes in MuryIond's
exclusive Montgomery County

Several types Of homes designed and built by estob
shed registered architects, using the finest moterlos
Construction wouonted against defects. Corefu Of
tention hos been given TO the oVero planning Of the
Wildwood Manor Subdivision Near N.l.H-3 bed
rooms, " boths finished recreoton in Daylight
basement, fireplace. Priced in the upper twenties,
onlv 1904 down
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Tomatoes

Tomato plants normally
have some of the lower leaves
showing spots and then turn
ing yellow at this season. In
most cases this is q leaf spot
disease which few gardeners
take the trouble to do any
thing about. We have had an
occasional year in which the
conditions were. so favorable
that most of the leaves Of the
plants were affected. If con-
troll is desired the lower leaves
may be busted or sprayed with
one Of the prepared tomato
mixtures available at most
garden stores.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Londscuping
Conference
Wednesday

Ideas on landscaping the.
home grounds. with emphasis
on plant materials that may.
be used. will feature a program.
for home gardeners at the.
National Fark and Planning
Commission Building. sTs7
Georgia avenue, Silver Spring, J.
Md. Wednesday at 8 pm. The
program was arranged by the
County Agents Office of the,
Maryland Extension Service. :
A film. Basic Techniques
for Home Landscaping," from
the Department of Agriculture
will be shown. .
Miss Mary Stock, landscape
architect, will talk on plant.
materials for use in the Wash:
1ngton area. 1t is expected that
a number of these plants will.
be on display at the meeting
through the courtesy of local
nurSerymen.
Beginning gardeners, as well
as those more experienced, are
welcome.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
SIues, SnuiIs

Since the slugs and snails
are not so destructive at this
season as they are earlier when
plants are small there is q
tendency to ignore them. This
is the season when we should
place bats to destroy them
before they dig in for the
winter. Any of the specially
prepared metaldehyde bats
may be used, but be sure to
place them near hiding places.
The slugs viii come to such
bats but to be most effective
they should be covered with
some heavy object rock,
flower pot or board. This win
keep them away from pets and
children. Be sure to leave q
small crack so that the slugs
and snails can get to the bait.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
MiIdew Control

Mildew has been reported in
a few places. It should be con-
trolled as soon as discovered
before it can spread to other
plants. Sulphur is an excellent
material for controlling mildew
but it cannot be safely used
during periods Of high temper
atureS-85 degrees or more.
Fhaltan is reported as being
effective as is Karathane. Ac-
tidione P. M. is an excellent
material. Since we do have
several remedies there is no
excuse to avoid bringing this
destructive disease under con-
troll.
Evening star., 1961-07-30

be sprayed on the leaves and
bark. There are several popular
brands on the market and
while more expensive than the
usual fertilizer mixture they
are effective in keeping plants
growing. They do not burn the
foliage when sprayed upon it
and thus get the name "foliar"
fertilizers.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
GARDEN CLUB
ACTIVITIES

CHEyERLY GARDEN CLUB, Thurs
day, Z pm. in garden Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond W. Bellamy, 2S19 Chew
eriy avenue, Cheverly, Nd. Clayton
Werner. assistant county agent OF
"Propagation Of Azaleas and Hollies."
The public is invited.
MONOCACY GARDEN CLUB, Thurs
day luncheon meeting. home Of Mrs.
A. L. Dilonardo, cohoStesses Mrs. John
p. Harrell and Mrs. J. A. McVicker.
partment of entomology at the Uni
versity of Maryland, will talk on in
sects and diseases. Bring insects or
examples Of plant diseases if they are
well contained to insure control.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
BY w. H. YOUNGMAN
star Garden Editor

6tar 0eIuen Eultor
August marks the beginning
Of the fan flower shows which
win keep the avid gardener
busy for the next three months.
The general shows include al
most everything the gardener
grows. The speciality shows are
for the most part confined to
the blooms .of q single plant
group, such as the Potomac
Rose Society show. the Ma
tional Capital Dahlia Society
show, and the Potomac Chrys-
anthemum Society show.
Each show will be made up
of entries from scores, yes, in
some shows by the entries from
hundreds of gardeners. Their
success, in most cases, will de-
pend upon how well the flowers
and fruits were grown as well
as the attention given to q
number of details that make
the entry more acceptable to
the judges. Actually the prize
winning entry began when the
gardener selected a variety
known to be Of exhibition quail
ity. This is particularly true Of
dahlias, glads, chrysanthemums
and many other flowers. The
next step was to grow them
under the most favorable con-
ditions, properly fertilized, wa
tered and protected from in
Sects and diseases. Those are
the steps the confirmed exhibi-
tor takes to insure having show
quality products at the time Of
entry.
Select Very Early
To further prepare, carefully
select and handle the blooms
or fruits that are in the garden
now. Generally speaking the
show schedule viii say how
many blooms or fruits are to
the entered in each class. II
the schedule calls for three
blooms of a marigold the gar
dener should select four as
nearly matched as possible
the extra one is a safeguard
in case of injury to one. Never
enter more than the specified
number.
Uniformity as to size, shape
and color has much to do with
the appearance of the exhibit
It is better to have three me-
dium-sized specimens that are
uniform as to size than to have
one huge, and two smaller ones
In vegetables it is most impor-
tant that the uniformity ex-
tend to stage of maturity ano
freedom from blemiShes.
All entries should be free
from dirt. insect and disease
injury, and spray residue
Clean up the blooms and
foliage before taking them tt
the exhibit hall. Washing /:
recommended although dirt
, and spray removal with a damI
! rag is standard practice.
Avoid Faded Look
Avoid over-mature flowers
and fruits. Blooms that show
fading petals do not appeal
!, Immature blooms are to bt
avoided but if an entry mus
be made select them rather
than those that are past. Tht
judges are more likely to- b
, Ilenient. The possible exception
to this is that some judges
will favor a dahlia bloom
, which because of balance
i depth and size is excellent ever
though some Of the petals OF
the back have begun to fade.
When the blooms have beer
cut and labeled they should b
hardened. Generally this con
sistS of cutting the night befor'
the show and standing in deel
cold water overnight.
The exception to this rule i
Evening star., 1961-07-30

before looping around the
plant stems. This win hold
them in place yet allow the
plant some movement. On
brittle stemmed plants such as
the dahlias, ties might wen be
spaced no more than six
inches apart. Tough stemmed
plants such as chrySanthea
NUNS do not need this close
spacing.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Mems Group to Hear
Tulk on Insecticides

The Mems Garden Club of
Montgomery County will meet
at 8 p.w. on Thursday at the
Battery Park Club House in
Bethesda, DR.. Warren r. john
son of the University of Mary
land will give an illustrated
talk on insecticides.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Snupdrogons

The double lowered snap
dragons make a much better
display in the garden and
stand UP in cutflower arrang-
mentS exceedingly well. Part of
tie reason for this is that the
single flowers are more easily
pollenized by insects and once
the flowers are fertilized they
quickly mature and fall. Be-
cause the double flowers are
not SO easily entered by in
sects they are not fertilized as
freely.
-YoUNGMAN.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
FoIiur Foods

Heavy downpours not only
leach soluble plant food from
the soil but they will also re-
move some plant food from
plant leaves. This suggests the
desirability Of using a soluble
foliar plant food, one that can
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Take Time to Prepare
For Major Fall Shows

the dahlia and every dahlia fan
has his or her sfavorite method
Of hardening" Some will cut
the flowers and stand in cold
water for an hour or so. then
place the stem ends in boiling
water for several minutes, then
back into the cold water. How
ever, If the flowers should wilt
they can be revived by placing
in very warm water with the
stems being cut while under
water. Some will slit the stem
after placing in water to make
certain there are no air pockets
sealing out moisture to the
stem. The small bedding
dahlias are much easier to
handle than the big snowy
specimens.
Few Can Be Dressed
Very few of the flowers en-
tered in the fall shows can be
dressed" This consists Of the
removal of faded and damaged
petals. In most cases it is per-
missable If properly done but
do not leave stubs showing
Roses, chrysanthemums and
dahlias are the flowers most
commonly dressed up.
Almost all entries Of flowers
must have foliage. To remove
the foliage is to insure being
disqualified. However, the foli-
age that is covered by water
in the container may be re-
moved by the exhibitor If he
deems it desirable. Dahlia, zin-
mia, and chrysanthemum foil
age deteriorates quickly ir
water.
The length Of stems needed
for an exhibit is somewhat de-
batable. The Potomac Rose So
ciety rules that the stem shoult
be in proportion to the size oi
the bloom. A 2-foot stem or
a small flower would thus auto
matically disqualify or penalizC
an entry. A 4-inch zinnis
flower on q 10-inch stem i
hardly in proportion. However
not all show schedules empha'
size this point and the exhi'
bitor should note the rules, i
given.
In transporting the entriei
to the show use great care tt
prevent injury to bloom ant
foliage. At the show place thl
entries in containers so tina
they will look the judge in th'
eYe and say, boy, am I
beauty"
Evening star., 1961-07-30
Tie to Stakes

Stake the taller growing an
nualS and perennials before
heavy transforms beat them
down. This protection might
well include dahlias, cosmos
the taller growing marigolds
fall Towering asters, etc
Fasten the ties to the stakes
Evening star., 1961-07-30

either solid or linear.
q 1861 By The washington star.
sents these same shapes or
their combination.
The Floral Echo
There is a difference how
ever. The container is frozen
into a specific unalterakle
shape, the flowers too may
represent clean-cut solid shapes,
but your arrangement should
not define a geometric body
too precisely.
Space may enter the ar
rangement in small units
evenly distributed around the
periphery of your solid group
ing. This is the cherished sill
houette of a solid arrangement
and a typical quality of the
mass arrangement. The out
line is an echo of the solid
shape, a transition to the
larger negative space which
surrounds the arrangement.
Without a doubt, this kind
of arrangement feels COM
pletely at home in a traditional
or an antique setting.
Linear shapes are entirely
different and I hope to tell
you about them in my article
next Sunday.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
THIS WEEK
IN YOUR GARDEN

The Japanese beetle popula-
ton has been so great the
past two seasons that some
gardeners are beginning to
wonder If the Milky Spore
disease which has been so
widely distributed may not
need replenishing. Undoubtedly
the soil does get hot enough
during the summer to kill
many bacteria, but the experts
have not decided that it has
deteriorated sufficiently to
warrant . general re-applica-
ton.
In the meantime we can
either use the slow acting DDT
or the quick kill SEWN. OF
course, Methoxychlor is still
very useful. All last for some
time in spite Of rains. DDT is
often effective for three weeks.
Evening star., 1961-07-30
The Solid Floral Concept

Maybe the garden gave you
a generous amount of flowers
today and you are at the mo-
ment quite busy putting them
into water.
May I suggest that you use a
larger and deeper container 20
let them drink all the liquid
they can before you settle
down to the pleasure of ar
ranging them. Some people
think the water should be cold,
some that it should be warm
to achieve the criSpneSS that
makes a fresh flower superior
to all the fakes.
I find that water, water pc
riod, is essential but that warm
water certainly helps revive a
whiting blossom.
What is the next step? While
they harden and freshen in
the deep water, decide where
you want to place them within
your home. Which room, which
spot would give you and the
family the greatest enjoyment?
You might find a place where
you have never placed flowers,
or you may already know the
exact spot for them.
Solid or Linear Shape
The shape Of your arrange
ment should have q propor-
tionate size within the chosen
area and you will have to make
a decision as to the quality of
this shape. Will you be happy
with a solid shape or a linear
shape?
Each one will give you an
entirely different effect.
All shapes which you may
conceive fall in either or both
Of these groups.
For instance, a sphere is the
solid shape of the circle which
is its linear representation.
The other basic geometric
shapes are the cone with its
linear shape of the triangle,
the cube with its linear square
and the cylinder, which is de-
rived from q rectangle revolv-
ing about its own axis.
We have all seen these four
basic shapes since childhood
and we know that they are
the springboard for myriads OF
designs and combinations.
Tools and COntainer
Let us assume that your de-
cision was for a solid shape
since you are wealthy with
flowers today. Now you can
assemble a suitable container
and the right tools for work.
The tools are pretty much
standard with all arrangerS. A
heavy lead1based nailholder, a
basket holder or a plug o. oasis,
scissors or a sharp knife, some
typing medium such as twiStum
and perhaps some modelling
clay for securing the holder to
the bottom.
The container must suit your
setting as well as your flowers,
it must also be suitable to a
solid arrangement. This means
a vessel which will hold a
plentiful volume of water for
the amount of plant material.
If you have a decorated con-
tainer, you must decide before
hand whether you wish to in
corporate the design or whether
you will quietly turn it around
While you handle the con-
tainer, you cannot help but get
physically acquainted with its
structural shape. This shape
falls into the same category of
shapes from which you have
selected your design. Each
flower with which you will
create this design again pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-06-04

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Evening star., 1961-01-22

THRILL teams were among the more
IL popular theatrical attractions in
Washington 100 years ago. Some of the
teams called themselves "zouaves,"
after the fashily dressed French
soldiers who participated in the
Crimean War.
WASHINGTON THEATRE. Un-
doubtedly one Of the most remarkable
theatrical exhibitions ever witnessed in
this city is that announced for tonight.
We have here a company Of Zouaves,
members Of that wonderful band who
performed such prodigies before Sebasto-
pol, who, to tighten the rigors of that siege,
formed themselves into q theatrical corps.
and alternately. as the occasion required.
took part in the mimic or real drama with
equal spirit. Who would not travel fifty
miles to see live Zouave? Here we have
the pick Of them, undoubted participators
in the stirring events of the Russian
Crimean) war
Drilling of more serious nature
also was in progress:
TEMPERANCE HALL, LAST NIGHT
This noted place for the meeting of various
organizations was occupied last night from
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Evening star., 1961-01-22
Home Front, January, 1861

garret to cellar, and the rooms were all
illuminated. In the upper hall the National
Rifles were engaged in their regular drill.
The Metropolitan Rifles occupied the east
room of the first floor, and were engaged in
squad drill . The Sons and Daughters Of
Temperance occupied the west room Of
the first floor. In the basement the Off
GERS of the Union Regiment met for con-
sultation, having in view the adoption Of
q uniform for the regiment, and also the
obtaining Of arms II was stated that
there are several military organizations
in the Fifth and Sixth Wards, one of which
is a disunion company.
And crime never took holiday:
BEEF STEALERS ABOUT. About dark
last night two fellows entered the grocery
of Mr.. Murphy corner of F and Fifth
streets. while the family we're at tea, and
seizing upon a quarter Of beef, made off
with it at excellent speed considering the
weight Of the load they bore. MIR. M. dis
covered the theft and gave instant chase,
when the rascals separated. the one carry
ing the beef making up Fifth street with all
his might; but he was soon compelled to
drop the beef in order to save his own bacon,
which he succeeded in doing
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-06-23
St. Paul MoforiSf To
Face Two Traffic
CHARGES June 70

On June Is, about $50 am, st.
Paul police officers Roy Fischer
and Robert Anderson stopped an
auto at Western Avenue near lyle
hart. The driver, identified as
Michael Dennis King, Fl, Of 3S7
Western slid away from the driv-
er's seat after stopping the auto.
When he was asked for his driv-
er's license, he stated he didn't
have one and wasn't driving the
car. The owner, who was one of
the passengers, James J. Healy, %,
of 24O N. Fairview told the Of
ficers he didn't know King didn't
have a drivers license.
King was charged with oper-
ating a motor vehicle without a
Minnesota drivers license and also
violation of the open bottle ordin-
ance as a partially consumed one
half pint Of bourbon was found I'M
der the front seat.
In st. Paul municipal court on
June Is both charges were contin-
ued until June %.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-06-23

Ditto Harry Shinder Did you
know the Eslimos are the only
humans who don't gamble? Il
guess the dice are always cold.)
/. Friends are already willing to
start the boom-Naftalin for Gov
ernor but our guess is that the
new Mayor wants at least two
terms as Mayor A local group
Of former Golden Glovers are dick
ering for the local Golden Glove
franchise. Now that the Mime
apolis Star has thrown in the
sponge Leo r. Villas knows
a guy who is so superstitious that
he won't work any week that has
a Friday in it . In Los Angeles
more than $4,000 attended a wrest-
ling show last week In Chicago
more than 10000 attended a wrest-
ling show on Saturday mite
Wally Karbo, predicts another
boom season this early fall &. . All
which reminds me what has hap
pened to the Twin City boxing
situation? There are no pro-
fessional gymnasiums open in st.
Paul, Duluth and Minneapolis
Rochester has plans for a show
early in July and the Twin Cities
plans to have a show when?
Sugar Ray Robinson will soon an
nounce (you guessed wrong) he's
going to fight again in September
|. Prediction Dept. Mickey Cohen,
the Los Angeles rnobster will be
found guilty of tax evasion
Popular Eddie Schwartz is finding
it difficult in explaining his recent
election loses AS for myself
all my horses came through ex-
cept one The Fran Diamonds
and Harry zippermans have re-
turned from their two month trip
abroad and claim that our cities
never had it SO good Looks
very much like champ Floyd Pat
terson won't defend his title this
September And Sonny Liston
who has had more than his share
of trouble with the law-can for
get his chance for the title for
some time q. In the boxing game
many Of the fight managers have
had their troubles with the law
and fixed fights but once a fighter
gets finger pointed at him he is
passe with the fight fans But
Don't Get Me Wrong-I Still Love
The Boxing Game.