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Thursday, April 17, 1930 greens of many varieties, some o!‘ them very rare, more than 70 other varieties of trees and shrubs that have come down from the north and not to be found in other sections of the state, and where more than 800 varieties of wild flowers blossom anâ€" nually. â€" Here more prairie flowers may be found than in any other localâ€" ity in Illinoisâ€"rare varieties of orchids mingle with the 70 or more other rare flowers that blossom from early spring until late autumn. This we hope to have the state of Illinois purchase for "The Dunes Park of Illinois." Snss The Shaw gardens at St. Louis, Mo., have to be seen to be appreâ€" ciated as its features are very unâ€" usual, especially its great system of conservatories. Going westward we pass lhrough‘ many other . cities with beautiful parks until the Pacific breaks upon: our sight and we find Balboa park with its wealth of subâ€"tropical trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers, Heliotrope with stems near the base four inches in diameter, poinsettias, geraniums and many others that we consider summer plants only, 6 to 8 feet tall, a riot of color, greens, yellows, reds, etc., this with Mission park, the first garden established by the monks in California, also in San Diego with the humming birds feeding their young, the beautiful"view over San Diego Valley, all leave a lasting impression, Los Angeles with its system of parks taking in the mountain side, Berkâ€" heimer Brothers‘ Japanese garden with its labarinthine walks, pools, perâ€" golas, summer houses, all at different levels. â€" San Francisco‘s scientific\ buildings, miles of drives, conservaâ€" tories, flower beds, laid out with great care, all in its park system, where days may be spent with pleasure and profit to all nature lovers. In the spring Portland, Oregon, has a gorgeâ€" ous display of Rhododendrons in the gelect residential sections thus givâ€" ing a very unusual setting toâ€" the other flowering shrubs. Seattle where much of the business center is built upon level ground, where the hillsides have been cut away by hydraulic force and the earth washed into the ocean is interesting but there are still enough hills left to make its miles of drives pictuesque to the visitor in its beautiful gardens and parks overâ€" looking picturesque valleys with clear views of the mountains in the disâ€" tance. Mass Planting The one theme running through all this world of beauty is mass plantâ€" ing for striking effects of color durâ€" ing the summer months of flowers and for the winter season of trees and shrubs, arranged so the different colâ€" ored barks, and many varieties of seed pods continue throughout the entire winter until the blossoming season of the spring returns. But parks and boulevards cannot convert the national and state sloâ€" gans of the federated clubs into realiâ€" ties without the concerted efforts of all home makers. Plant trees, shrubs, and flowering plants wherever it is possible! Borders, beds, windowâ€"boxes, all will assist in making our nation, our state, and our cities the most beautiful 1933. On Pacific Coast to be found anywhere by My Garden A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! Rose plot, Fringed pool, Fern‘d grotâ€" * The veriest school Of peace; and yet the fool Contends that God is notâ€" Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool? Nay, but I have a sign; ‘"Tis very sure God walks in mine. ~ . â€"Thomas Edward Brown. for which we have the exclusive sale in Highland Park will specialize in fancy bulk and brick creams and sherbets, individual molds, decorated cakes, pies, and other frozen dainties. THE PRESS goobrons Poison Liquor Killed 421 in Illinois Last Year, Health Report Poison liquor killed 421 Illinoisans last year, according to the announceâ€" ment of Dr. Andy Hall, state health director, who pointed out that deaths from alcoholism increased 10 per cent during that period. The total for the state is second only to that of 1927 and higher than that of any other year. "Besides the 421 deaths attribâ€" uted directly to alcohol," Dr. Hall said eaturing "661 fatalities were charged against cirrhosis of the liver, a condition freâ€" quently brought about by too much strong drink." While the number of fatalities from alcoholism over the entire state for the year is on the upâ€" grade the number of such fatalities in Chicago was decreased by 27 per cent during the year. "Altogether," deâ€" clared Dr. Hall, "the mortality recâ€" ords make a bad case for illicit liquor and the figures for downâ€"state are by no means flattering to native pride." 45