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BT J. W. WELLINGTON. ALTHOUGH many local home gardens are devoted entirely to flowers, there are larger home places in the suburbs where fruits and vegetables are im portant in the garden enterprise. At the recent meeting of the New York Fruit Testing Association at Geneva, there were exhibited many new and some older fruits that should fit very well into the home garden enterprise. The Seneca grape, an early maturing white variety of delicious flavor ap peared very promising. This new grape, resulting from a cross between a European variety and a native variety, has none of the foxy flavor o< the American parent and is so tender that one may eat the entire berry as is the case with California grapes. It is surely worthy of trial in local gardens. Of new red raspberries, Taylor, with very large long conic fruits ripening In June, is about the finest looking raspberry that one could imagine and has the flavor to accompany its beauty. Indian Summer, so designated because the plants bear a second crop in late September, has evident value for the large home garden. Among plums two old varieties of European type and origin, namely Imperial Epineuse and De Montfort, are of superb quality. Imperial Epineuse is a reddish plum, ripening over a period of two or more weeks and when reaching full maturity of exceedingly rich flavor. It must be planted near other plums as the flowers are not self fruitful. De Montfort is a blue plum of roundish form and rather small size, but again of astonishingly rich flavor. The home gardener that has ade quate spare to grow some of these newer or less kn wn varieties of fruit would make no mistake to give, them trial. Nut Growing. AT THE recent meeting of the Northern Nut Growers’ Associ ation. held last week at the University of Maryland, the discussions brought out the fact that good progress is being made in the development of nuts that are worthwhile for planting in the Eastern States. Much improvement has been made in the black W'alnut by the selection of thin shelled vari eties. Perhaps the most astounding development is being made with fil bert*. At Geneva, N. Y., there are on the grounds of the State Experiment Station some 2.000 new seedlings obtained by crossing American and European species. This year most of these potentially new varieties are fruiting abundantly and some of them are going to be very useful in American home gardens. The filbert trees are relatively small and are ornamental in appearance. If some of them prove valuable hori culturally these filberts should prove very useful on the larger suburban home places. There is a purple leafed hazel that is singularly attrac tive, but of no value as a nut producer. It would seem that scientific workers are in line to make up for the loss of the native chestnut by giving us better varieties of other species. Native Species. As THE home gardener looks back over his experiences, certain facts stand out clearly, among them that each species has its peculiar needs as to light, soil and drainage and also that native species have less enemies and greater adaptability than do exotic species obtained originally from for eign lands. Take, for example, per ennial and annual phlox, petunias, zinnias and salvia; these are natives of North America and all fit easily into garden culture. In trees and shrubs there are the holly, the oaks, native azaleas, rhododendrons. These have few enemies and endure our diffi cult Summers better for the most part than foreign-born plants. Thus there is, in addition to the plea of using home material, an • actual advantage in the degree of freedom from pests of various kinds. As an opposite, take the rase as we commonly grow it. Subjected to our climate the rose is a constant prey to leaf defoliating diseases and insects and, if it were not ‘such a grand flower, gardeners simply would not grow bush roses. In planting shrubbery and trees about the home this Autumn, the owner would do well to consider the species native to this region. One would make no mistake in planting oaks, hemlocks, hollies and dogwoods. There are, of course, certain excep tions, such as the Japanese yew, which does extremely well in this locality. Garden Notes. \\/hen planting the Spring flower ing bulbs, it is well to give con sideration to the smaller species, such as crocus, glory of the snow, grape hyacinth and Siberian squills. Cro cuses are usually planted directly in the lawn, either by simply making a hole with a pointed stake or, better yet, by lifting a small piece of the sod, placing some prepared soil beneath and then replacing the turf. If one wishes to enjoy crocuses at their best, the bulbs should be placed in beds of prepared soil in the same manner as tulips or hyacinths, only closer to gether. Grape hyacinths are thought of as blue flowers, yet there is a clear white kind, once known as Pearl* of Spain, that is very beautiful, especially when grown among the blues. For an edging plant for the peren nial border, one gardener suggests the perennial candytuft. In the Spring the plants are covered with spikes of snowy flowers that turn lilac with age. The dark-green foliage is Mid to remain beautiful throughout the growing season. With the temperature dropping down below the 50-degree mark, it is apparent that the frost season is ap proaching. The geography of the neighborhood that one lives in has a material Influence on the date of the first frost and, strangely as it seems, tops of hills are safer than valleys. Another curious fact is that certain tender plants, such as the dahlia and salvia, bloom best about the frost sea son, so that the later the dahlia show the finer the blooms, provided one misses the frost. In Grant Circle the abelia is still blooming vigorously after all these weeks and altogether has shown itself to be a delightful plant. Would that some of the Spring shrubs possessed a similar rapacity for continuous bloom! Rarely has the common garden iris had a more disastrous Summer season, due to soft rot fostered by the damp soil and humid air. Some plants have been lost altogether and varieties appear to differ in their susceptibility. Altogether, however, it is better to have an overmoist than an overdry year, such as occurred in 1930. The Garden Clubs. 'PHE Nicholas Silver Bowl, awarded annually by the American Rose Society to the member of the society who accumulates the largest number of points at the official show, has been assigned to the Potomac Bose Show, scheduled for October 9 and 10 at the National Museum. The award is on the basis of specimen classes only and not for baskets and other ar rangement groupings. This means that high quality of blooms w ill be the key to winning the bowl. The pro fessional rose grower and the amateur that employs a professional gardener are excluded from competing for this award. Col. W. H. England, presi dent of the Potomac Rose Society,, feels extremely proud that the Nicho las bowl was allocated to this region. The bowl Is already in town and will be exhibited prior to the show in varlqus florists' shops. The Takoma Horticultural Club meets Monday evening, September 27, in the Takoma Park Branch of the Public Library. Instead of the cus tomary speaker there will be exhib ited a motion picture, with sound effects, depicting the life history of the 17-year locust. The Department of Agriculture has loaned the picture and it is expected that James A. Hyslop, the entomologist who directed the filming, will be at hand to answer question. Those who recall the cicada hosts in the Spring of 1936 may have an opportunity to learn the true facts of their curious existence. One of the last Fall show's in this vicinity will be that of the Wood ridge Garden Club on Monday eve ning, September 27. The place will be the Sherwood Presbyterian Hall and the hours 8 to 10 p.m. The ar tistic arrangement classes should be especially interesting, with "Moon light Arrangement" and "Sunlight Arrangement" as features. Miss Vir ginia Parton, art instructor at Taft - Junior High 8chool, will Judge the arrangement classes and Prof. J. B. 8. Norton of the University of Maryland, the specimen classes In flower/, fruits and vegetables. George Marshall of Brentwood Is chairman of the Show Committee, Harold J. Clay Is presi dent and Mrs. M. C. Kissinger Is secretary. Dahlia admirers should bear In mind that the regional show In the John Burroughs School, Eighteenth and Monroe streets northeast, will continue through Sunday, the hours being 2 to 9 p.m. Visitors are cor-' dially Invited. BIRTHS REPORTED Thomas A and Evelyn B. Yingling. girl. Richard W and Mary E Mower, boy. Cornelius J. and Mary A: McBrearty. girl. Ernest L. and Ruth M. Taylor, girl. James E. and Loretta Seeney. boy James A and Evelyn Jackson boy. Arcie and Elsie Bell, twin boys. Arthur and Louise Garrett. Jr., boy. Samuel and Evelyn Cooksey, boy Ignatius and Clara McDonnell, girl. Joseph and Mildred Nolley. girl.. Robert and Margaret McNeice. girl. Malcolm and Mabel Fleshman girl, i Arthur and Audrey Androus. girl, i Matthew and Tvola Hamilton, boy. i Fred and Anna Bernhards, boy i Rafel and Florence Torrico. boy. 1 Robert and Helen Wester, boy. GeorRe and Margaret Tippett, boy. Willie and Lola Gray. boy. Vincent and Amelia Quinta, boy. Walter and Mildred Rice. boy. Harold and Kirium Clarke, bo.v. Grover and Elizabeth Sheppard, boy. Robert and Arvel Royster, boy Ciaienre and Doris Saunders, boy. John and Alma Sutler, girl. Fames and Jane Prather, girl. Francis and Catherine Lucas girl. David and Rose Goodman, girl August and Emplia Sartor, girl Deorge and Susanna Casper. Jr., girl. Harry and Kathe Arndt, girl. Robert and Ellen Allen, girl. Harry and Marguerite Kearns, girl. Marion and Nellie Tyler, boy. William and Vivian Cole girl. Anthony and Glada Seufert. girl Robert A. and Mildred M. Taylor, girl. Joseph D. and Selma H. Faison, boy. Paul and Hazel Green, boy Francis A. and Georgeanna T. Contee. boy. Dawson and Doroihv Gardner, boy. Lngolf and Isabel Kiland, boy. Charles and Flora Dunn. boy. Joseph and Dorothy Sullivan. .1r.. boy Peier and Minnie Rodiak girl. Frederick and Frances Diedrich, girl. John and Anna Quern, girl. Emil and Eleanor Press, girl. ___'—4-X X Floyd and France# Hough- *1r! Raymond and Flora Rivera, boy Ivan and Gretel Mirhaejs, bov Richard and Patricia Popp bov William and Chariie Jordan, bov. Mike and Louise Deep bov Waiter and Mary Clarke bov Keyworth and Sylvia Birch, boy. John and Marie Donovan, hoy John and Eleanor Oden, hov Bernard and Norma Df avers, boy. Abraham and Esther VaralT hoy Herbert and Martha MacDonald, girl Joseph and Florence Philips girl Leonard and Ermie Groves girl. Thomas and Ethel Tavlor girl Umberto and Ethel Soadetti. girl. Patrick and Anna Needham Rirl. John .nd Theresa Thuma air) Eidon and Bernice xMarshall, airl Francis and Mary Mortimer, girl. John and Jennet Battle. girl. Jamen and Sarah Roberts, pirl. r,-i - ■ .I , FRANCES POWELL HILL presents: A Charming Country Home Montgomery County, 12 miles from the Zero Mile Stone, on Layhill Road: Living room, 15x30, with fireplace, opening Into conservatory; dining room, Ifixlfi, bright and cheery; large kitchen; pantry; glass-enclosed porch. 4 bedrooms and bath, with room for another; complete base ment: oil burner. A lovely yard with gorgeous trees. 20 acres in meadow and woodland; good outbuildings; splendid spring. Worth the Money Sec it Sunday or During the Coming Week. Call Mrs. Hillyer, DEcatur 2544, Sunday and evenings. DEcatur 3422, week days 1644 Connecticut Avenue YOU NEED NOT SACRIFICE ENVIRONMENT TO BUY A FINE HOME AT _A POPULAR PRICE! Adjacent to Exclusive Edgemoor, Md. _ _ _ This am»7ing value in a better elas^ home environ 104 ** GOING TO Bi ^O! |» QI U KH So don't ■ w 1 deli\ seeing this fine ali-b'irk home with sparintis I — J living room with fireplace large dininr room ? full fcXCTGP Kood *»7rd bedrooms space for additional room* and bath 1 in attic, beautiful bath in hlaek tile. Rock wool insulation. Todavs Witcher Large, well lighted Batterv Park basement. Automatic heat, fn-ft. frontage. o^ Open Sunday and Daily ° w"l0NK'l5»s nriv. nut WU. Ar.. to Bank |Vil of Bnth.ada. left on O'd » I ^ SC* Georgetown Rd. to Wilson | Lane, left on Wilson Lane about i blocks to Exeter Rd.. CL. 2.100 5.YMI Conn. At#. right \2 block to home. Exclusive Agents j W£STERL€IG+I 4907 Tilden St. * Homes That Sell Themselves. ; » /JI^HERE are no high pressure tac j- Vu/ tics used in selling homes in !- Westerleigh; we don't believe ; in them. We have found that peop!e who make comparisons do not need to be sold when they examine the honest workmanship, innate quality and pleasing architecture of Miller Built homes. In our twenty-six years cf experience as builders of fine homes in Washington, we have always made it a point to satisfy buyers. This is why the residents of Westerleigh, Wesley Heiahts and Spring Valley are our best advertisement. Come out today and see for yourself the advan tages cf a home in Westerleigh, a beautiful hilltop community located in j 1 the heart cf the restricted, protected Miller properties. j 1 4907 Tiltlen St.. $24,500 Exceptionally appealing interior arrange ment, ''-affording both maximum livability and dignity. t | Other beautifully situated hemes of f. varying sizes a'so ready for your |. inspection Moderately priced on r attractive terms. I ; Drive out Massachusetts Avenue, past i American University, turning left on Ford• \ ham Road to Tilden Street. i W.C.~iA.n.MlLLSP> , 1119 SEVENTEENTH STREET N.W. vPhone Dl. 4454 J Builders of Fine Homes for Twenty-Six Years » r I ; i 408 East Howell Avenue Alexandria, Va. These attractive new brick bungolows have 5 large well-arranged rooms, tile both with shower, porches, ottics, on large lots, near schools, stores and bus. Small down payment—balance less than rent. I O' er Mighu?gy BnBge Fnute 1. ? fovnrev over Oi ethend Bridge, turn right on Howell Avenue, /»3 tqunreg tn A'o. i 0 8. Brodie fir Colbert, Inc. 1707 Eye St. N.W. Natl. 8875 A REAL HOME IN A SECTION OF STATELY RESIDENCES Between the Washington Cathedral and the American University 2921 FOXHALL ROAD, WESLEY HEIGHTS The house l« built in a grove of lovely trees on an 80-foot land scaped lot. It is planned with a central hall. There is an unusually large living room (with fireplace) opening on a screened porrh. A dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, lavatory and coat closet complete the first floor. The second floor has four master bed rooms and two baths with shower. There is a good bed room and bath on the third floor, to gether with a finished storeroom. Maid’s room and bath are in the basement. The house has automatic oil furnace and hot water storage. A detached 2-car garage is in the rear. The house is Miller-built and has been reconditioned. It is now vacant and is open for inspection daily until dark. MISS ALLEN, GEORGIA 8114 «--- - - - -r,-,—J ARCHITECTS, GOVERNMENT PEOPLE, REAL ESTATE MEN, LAWYERS, BUREAU OF STANDARDS EXPERTS, BUILDER, BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL MEN i HAVE INVESTED ‘1,414,00000 IN NEW HOMES IN \ Rollingwood In About Three Years * This places ROLLINGWOOD in about the foremost position ef all Washington home communities. It places it away and beyond any other or even the COMBINED CHEVY CHASE com munities. It Is This Outstanding Success Because YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY IN I ROLLINGWOOD Than Anywhere We Have Seen Homes here that will captivate anyone seeking to improve or MODERNIZE their LIVING should be seen. This SUCCESS protects your dollars IN* VESTED HERE. , t OPEN DAILY TO 9 P.M. Drive on Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park to Leland St., turn left one square to Rolling Road and right on Rolling Road to our display signs; or take western Ate., at Chevy Chase Circle, one-naif square east to Brookeville Pike, hear left and continue to Leland St., then follow our arrows to property. No. 2345 Wise. 5252 A x $500 . Reduction Randle Highlands Five Minutes /com Capitol 2910-12-17 0 St. S.E. 1324 29th St. S.E. Look these over ond compere prices. Well-built, detoched ond semi-detached modern homes. 6 rooms, both—some hove recre ation rooms, others finished attics —deep lots to olley—garages built-in ond detached. Convenient location. Priced from $7,250 Open Daily & Sunday Eli Busada Owner—Builder 1323 29th St. S.E. Atl. 0307 I Remodeling! Monthly Payments (Loan* mar run >< Inna nr S roar«> (Loan rnrrra lahnr and all matrrlalsl NO Carrying Chargea NO Down Payment FREE Eitimatee DO YOU NEED: (1) New Roof, (2) Porch, -(31 Enclosed Porch, (41 Insulation, (5) Modernized Kitchen, <6i Room in Attic, 17) Recreation Room, Etc. p :;:eisingek“ 1 Beautiful 16th St. Homes 7603-5 16th St. N.W. REDUCED FROM $22,500 TO $16,500 WM Mi 4 ariHll - I I • ' . Just completed—10 rooms: Parlor, Dining Room, Library, Kitchen, 6 Bed rooms and 4 Baths, Inclosed Porch, Oil Heat, Electric Refrigerator, 2-car Garage. Lot 50xf49 to alley. 150-foot paved street. Drive out today. Don't miss this bargain. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY TO 8 P.M. HO« EASTEIN REALTY CORP. ! 1418 H St. N.W. District 7877 ' i— " .. ~ Corner Lot, 100x190, in j SOMERSET, MD. j -7 r --n di» iuii. i This home, which is located in a charming section near Kenwood, Is constructed of brick and stone and is situated on a lot 100 feet wide by 190 feet deep. A large living room (23 feet), dining room, modern kitchen, and breakfast nook comprise the first floor. 3 bed rooms. 2 baths. There is a built-in garage with completely finished room above, which is ideal for child's or sewing room: weather stripping: insulation: furred walls: copper gutters and downspouts. Its moderate price is one of the pleasant surprises which is in store for you on inspection. “Carefree Comfort with Modern Gas Appliances” TO REACH: Out Wisconsin Ave. to Somer set, Left at Somerset, two blocks to home, OWNER D. 1. HUGHES BUILDER 503 14th St. N.W. NAt. 0317 SHIPPING NEWS Arrivals and Departures at New York i AHKMAI4. Today. PARIS—Havre _1:30 P.M PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT— Hamburg 9 flO A M STATE VP AM—Hamburg R 30 P.M STtTTGART—Hamburg _8:00 P.M Tomorrow. CAMERONIA- Glasgow _ 7 00 P.M. COLt MBl S Bremen - 8 00 A.M. GEORGIC -Havre _ P OO A M. GEORGE WASHINGTON— Norfolk 3:00 PM. Ol'IRIGl A—Port Limon Noon Monday. September 27. AMERICAN BANKER—London AM. BOR1VQUEN—Trujillo City 8 00 A M. CALIFORNIA—San Francisco 9:00 A M. CAR XBOBO—Curacao 8:30 A.M. CRISTOBAL—Cristobal ___ 8:30 A.M. ET'ROPA—Bremen AM. GRIPS HOLM—Gothenburg ___ A.M. IROQUOIS—Jacksonville 7:00 AM. FASTORKS—Cristobal .. . 8:30 AM. 8AMARI—Liverpool P.M. SANTA CLARA—Valparaiso . 8:30 A M. Tuesday. September 28. ALGONQUIN —Galveston 6:00 A M. pERENG ARIA—Southampton AM. PENVLAND -Antwerp AM., FONCE—San Juan 8:30 A M. ROBERT F,. LEE—Norfolk 3:00 P.M. i YUCATAN—Vera Cruz Noon Wednesday, September 29. BATOR V’—Gdynia __ . A.M. CALAMARES—Santa Marta 2:00 P.M. FXOCHORDA—Mediterranean .10:00 A.M. ‘ NORTHERN PRINCE— Buenos Aires _ _ _ 8:30 A.M. ECANSTATES—Gdynia_ A.M. ST. LOUIS—Hamburg . A.M. Thursday, September 30. FORT AMHERST —St. John's 8:30 A.M. I GEORGE WASHINGTON— Norfolk 3:oo p M. I MANHATTAN Hamburg A.M. . Wt'tROO- H«vann 8:30 A.M. MUSA—Puerto Barrios _ PM KORMAVDIF Havre . __ _ AM ROMA—Genoa A M Frida*. October 1. AMAPALA—La Cieha 8:00 AM.! CARINTHA- Nassau . 8:00 AM. MONARCH OF BERMUDA— Bermuda 8:30 A.M. NEW YORK—Hamburg _ A M , ORIENTE — Havana Noon ROTTERDAM—West Indies 8:00 A M. ROBT F. LFF.—Norfolk _ 3:00 P.M. 6HAWNEE—Miami _7:00 A.M. SAILING. Today. AMER IMPORTER Liverpool 11-on AM BLACK HERON Rotterdam 9.00 A M THAMPLAIN—Havre ... Noon PE GRASSE—Havre __ Noon EXMINSTER—ConManza _ P on A M KONIGSTEIN—Rotterdam _ Midnight ; REX—Genoa Noon STA'ANGFRFJORD—Oslo 1.00 P.M. WELLINGTON COURT— Manama No time Tomorrow. No sailings scheduled. Monday, September 27. PARIS—Havre Noon Tuesday. September 28. FUROPA Bremen Midnight FXCAMBION—Beirut 4 :00 P.M. NEW' TEXAS—La cos _ 8:30 A.M. STATENDAM—Rotterdam 6:00 P.M. Wednesday. September 29. PERENGARIA—Cherbourg _ Noon DEUTSCHLAND --Hamburg Midnight PRF8IDENT ROOSEVELT— Hamburg Noon • Thiirsda*. September 30. GRIFSHOLM -Gothenburg Noon Friday, October 1. AMERICAN BANKER—Plymouth 4:00 P.M. SAILING. (Ponth and Central America, West Indies and Canada.) Today. ATI.ANTIDA La Ceiba 11:00 A.M. CHATEAU THIERRY—Cristobal Nnnn FORT TOWNSEND—St John's 11.00 A M. MONARCH OF BERMUDA— Bermuda 3:00 P M. ORIENTE—Havana Noon FLATANO—Puerto Cortez Noon SAN JUAN—San Juan Noon SANTA ELENA—San Francisco Noon SIBON'EY \>ra Crur 11.00 A.M. SOUTHERN CROSS—Buenos Aires _. _ Noon TOLOA—Santa Marta _ Noon Tomorrow. No sailings scheduled. Monday. September 27. No sailings scheduled. Tuesday. September 28 AMERICAN—Pacific Coast 2 no A M ESSO ARUBA Aruba A M GUAYAQUIL—Cristobal 2 on p.M, Wednesday. September ?P. CAR ABOBO—Curacao 4 no P M QCEFN OF BERMUDA— Bermuda _ ... _ 3:00 P.M Thursday. September 30. BORINQUEN—Tru.iillo City 3:OOPM PASTORES—Cristobal Noon PRES. HARRISON—World cruise 7 no p m QI IRIGXA—Port Union Noon YUCATAN—Vera Cruz 4:«»np.M. First Showing Beautiful Cape ! Cod Homes West Chevy Chase, D. C. Only 2— Exceptional Values ONLY S8,750 Terms Arranged to Suit Latest Construction Features Large Lots With Trees C'ftnTfnient in *u pnHHr mil naro chial schools, buses, stores, ete. p Theae Are Real Buy a See Them Today See 4812 43rd Place N.W. !. Go nlit Wisconsin Are. to River Rd.. left on River Rd. to JTrtf Place at Darenvort St. Open All Day Sunday Week Daym, 2 to 9 P.M. First Prize Home 4529 FESStNDEN ST. Twice this home ond grounds hove won first prize in Americon University Pork Citizens' Associa tion contests. The owner is leaving town. Here is your opportunity to moke a real purchase far blow its cost. 4 bedrooms, 2-cor gorooe, beau tiful grounds. Be sure to inspect this unusual offering. Open Sunday 10 to ft P.M. Washington Real Estate Co. 1427 Eye St. N.W. NA. 0218 Priced Close 905 NOYES DRIVE WOODSIDE PARK TO INSPECT—Drive nut Georgia Ate. through su per Spring, ronttnue north Vi mMe part trgtnr light to Not/et Drive (firit itreet beyond golf driving counei. turn right ii blork to home. Open nighti end all day Sunday. STEUART BROS.™ 1012 5th St. N.W. Ph.DI.2434 1 .. ■■, , ,»