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| { 1 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1924 | Te ANDSCADE DEPARTMENT CVSHING SMITH Mia THE SORROWS OF GARDENING Like most real achievements in life there can be no progress without some set-backs, without some obstacles in our path to "spur us on, for having once started "in. the joys of having flowers we find insect enemies whose life cycle needs watchful attention. ~ We early learn that gardening is an exact science as well as an art,"which demands know- ledge npt' only of soils, planting, care, and cultivation, but of entomology. Fungous diseases also attack our plants, but disease requires a little dif- ferent treatment than the eating or suck- ing insects. While the diseases and in- sects are many, with due care and at- tention paid to properly applied reme- dies the ravages can easily be checked and the plants retain their health. The fungi are usually distinguished by the marks or spots on the leaves or stems, and by the shriveling or death of the parts affected. Inasmuch as the fungi are parasites they cling to and grow into the live leaves, and if not checked will always cause death. An example of fungous is the rust with which most of us are familiar on holly- hock leaves, which gives a reddish tinge to the underside of the leaves. Among the insects damaging foliage and flowers are (1) those which eat the leaves, and (2) those which suck the juices. For the former a poison if sprayed on the leaves will kill the enemy, and on the latter may be sprayed the miscible oils or kerosene emulsion which covers the body of the insect and thus destroys them. \ The best general fungicide is bor- deaux mixture, which is made up' of copper sulfate and lime, and which can be purchased ready-mixed with only water to add to dilute it to the proper consistency. This when used on orna- mental shrubs discolors the foliage rather badly, and it might be better on that account to ' use ammoniacal copper solution, Among the sprays for leaf-eating in- sects the best known and most exten- sively used is arsenate of lead which can be applied in a strong mixture. It is used in combatting the elm-leaf beetle and other insects hard to poison. This poison comes in the form of either a paste orf a powder. For currants, white hellebore either dusted or sprayed on the leaves will control. A kerosene emulsion will kill the plant lice with which many of our tender plants are infested, and there are now on the market some miscible oils which act in themselves in much the same way, or which may be added to other poisonous sprays to make them cover the leaves and stick to the foliage better. There is no more discouraging enemy than the borers which once started in trees such as the white birch will cause them to die at the top. The only way to kill these borers is to cut down the tree and burn it to prevent and check their spread to other trees nearby. If fruit trees are on your lot they will need protection from many enemies, and three or four sprayings seem es- sential each year. The codlin moth can be controlled by spraying just after the blossoms fall with Paris green or arse- nate of lead, and again in seven or ten days later. Burlap bands on the trunk will catch many caterpillars and they may be killed during July. The oyster shell scale and the San Jose scale also attack hawthorns and other fruit trees, and often through the thorn-apples on the edge of the woodland an entire orchard will be infected. Kerosene emulsion or lime sulphur wash if ap- plied in the fall and in the early spring will eventually destrop these insects which seem to spread with great rapidity. The little red spider on the under side of the leaves in dry weather may be destroyed by syringing off with a fine hose nozzle. The same remedy may be applied to most of the diseases of roses. The green plant lice which work on the buds and the yellow leaf-hoppers which feed on the leaves can be de- stroyed by clear water or by whale-oil soap or kerosene emulsion. If water is FOR SALE Trees, Shrubs and Perennials BARGAINS John Ostrowsky 1487 Asbury Avenue, Hubbard Woods Phone Winnetka 546-J used it should be applied both night and morning. The rose-chafer or beetle should be hand-picked or knocked off into a pan of kerosene. Due to the more or less technical character of this subject it is well for the amateur gardener to employ some- one whose experience fits him to give advice and who has proper equipment to apply the various sprays. New treat- ments for most pests are being con- stantly evolved and introduced by our state departments and by the experi- mental stations at the state university at Urbana. These agencies are always glad to cooperate with you in sending bulletins, and making recommendations for the control of various diseases and insect enemies. Finally, remember - that the con- trol of insects and of fungous diseases rests with you or with your gardener, and that immediate remedies must be applied to check the spread of any of the enemies mentioned. CUSHING SMITH, Landscape Architect. NEW TOLOFF STUDIOS MODEL OF ARTISTRY When J. D. Toloff determined to open a studio in the new Evanston Shops building on Davis street, opposite the North Shore hotel, he also determined to strike a new note in photographic studios, to get far away from the cru- dities of the old line studios with their stiff painted backgrounds and their air of inelegance and bareness. This he has succeeded in doing in a most striking fashion. The camera room of the new studio is both large and beautiful. - The old time background has given away to soft toned draperies, a beautifully designed Oriental rug oc- cupies the center of the floor, most at- tractive furniture adds to the charming appearance, while a fountain lulls one into a state of pleased contentment with its softly dripping waters. Lights and shades are easily provided by a most efficient lighting system. For evening work a system of spot lights makes a pretty effect and one that has been widely commented upon. It also makes night photography a simple task As one enters, a commodious recep- tion room affords ample opportunity to scrutinize Mr. Toloff's work. A pri- vate office is provided for conducting the business end of affairs and three dressing rooms provided with all mod- ern conveniences make it easy for pa- trons to look their nicest when pre- ol le fe oe ooo ol BoB oo BoB ol ob le oe BoB oR JERRY KUCERA'S Perennial Garden at 1050 Oak Street, Cor. Rosewood Avenue, Winnetka, Ill. All kinds of Perennial plants and Shrubs for sale, also best mixture of Gladioli from 40c to $1.00 per doz. For any kind of Landscape Gardening call Winnetka 329. oohhdbbbdddddbdbibddbbbbd ogee of of of obo oF oF ob oF ode oF of oo oF oo obs oe ob obo ob ode hoodoo of oo oo oF oo oF oF of oo oo oe oe obo ooo of Booed CAMP ROOSEVELT IN FINAL CALL A chance is offered to boys from all parts of the country to enjoy the finest kind of summer's outing at Camp Roosevelt, on Silver Lake, Ind., for $10 a week. This camp, which is conducted under government super- vision, as an auxiliary of the Chicago summer school system, affords boys from 10 to 16 opportunity to take part in either the R. O. T. C. (military), the summer school, on the Junior Camp divisions. The program in- cludes athletics of all kinds, swimming and surf-board riding, campcraft, morning hours devoted to lessons for those who desire to earn credit for advanced standing in their home school in the fall, setting-up exercises and entertainment programs. The younger boy, from 10 to 14, will be carefully supervised in the Junior camp, while his older brother will learn how to stand upright and how to obey promptly the orders given by officers and non-commissioned officers of the U. S. Army detailed to the camp by the War Department for this pur- pose. The summer school division in- cludes seventh and eighth grade and complete high school courses. Major F. L. Beals, U. S. A., who oc- cupies the position of supervisor of physical and military training in the Chicago public high schools, is a well known leader among workers with boys. He is at the head of Camp Roosevelt, and his long experience in boy education has made him an ideal head for such a big and democratic institution. Major Beals keeps in per- sonal touch with each boy entrusted to his care, and is never too busy to go thoroughly into each individual's case. Chicago recruiting headquarters for the camp are located at 460 State street. paring for sittings. The work rooms are in the rear. The arrangements are perfect in every detail. The well chosen furnishings and; pleasant atmosphere make the studio one of rare distinction. Glare, crudity and lack of the artistic so apparent in the studio of old have gone and in the delightful environment built up by Mr. Toloff the sitter relaxes, a sense of sat- isfaction and pleasure pervades, and there comes a feeling of ease which makes unnecessary the old time "smile" please. Mr. Toloff is holding open house all this month. PSY Frank Borovicka Let me give you an es- timate on your FLOW.- t ER BOX PLANTING. It is also time to set out your annuals. 746 Center St. Phone 283 WINNETKA y-- Office Telephone HIGHLAND PARK 36 Nurseries Telephone HIGHLAND PARK 58 RAVINIA NURSERIES F. D. Clavey & Sons EVERGREENS TREES SHRUBS HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. We Plant and Accurate Estimates Guarantee Submitted NURSERIES ONE MILE WEST OF RAVINIA PARK a ad) PRUNING Phones: When Your Trees Need Expert Attention Consult THOMAS J. LYNCH Tree Specialist SPRAYING SURGERY Largest organization on the North Shore specializing in the scientific treatment of trees. 2 PROUTY ANNEX, WINNETKA Winnetka 1294--Glencoe 514--Lake Forest 1323 Sehbbdd bbb ddbbdb bbb bbb ddd NOW IS THE TIME For Annuals Bedding Plants and window Boxes F. MUELLER FLORIST Cut Flowers and Pot Plants. Scott and Linden Ave. HUBBARD WOODS Phone Winnetka 437 BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME LLL LL LI EE EE EE LL | Bedding Plants Geraniums, Hill Salmon Pink, healthy, busy plants, not yet in full bloom, but budded. Fine for bedding out, $15.00 per 100. Porch and Window Boxes Filled Edwards, Florist 917 Willow St., WINNETKA Phone Winnetka 885 IR LLL LL XL LL LLL LLL LL LLL LL LLL LLL Ll] LETTE EEE EE EE EE EEE ENE EEL LL LL NLU ad 2277777777770 77777 TLLLLLLLISLLSLLIL SSL SSS SLL LLL SSL LSS LSS LSS LSS SIS SSS SSIS SSSI SSIS SY LISI ILLTLS EVERGREENS PERENNIALS SHRUBS--TREES Phone Winnetka 1549 ll ld Ld Ll Ld LZ 77777777 Winnetka Landscape Co. M. J. Sullivan and Son GRADING SEEDING LAWNS TRIMMING FERTILIZER BLACK DIRT MANURE GET OUR ESTIMATE 882 PINE ST. WINNETKA NY NN 77277777277777777777773 YLSLLLLLLLLSLLLSLLLS SILLS LSS S SIL SSSSS ILLS ASSL SS SSS SL 4 SASSI SSIS LIAS SS LSS VSS 777 7777 Zrii isiiidddiadidd 7 2 2 7dr iiidiiiidssdddid Ll LL LL LLL LE LLL ELIE EEE EEE EEE EEL EE ELLY Beautify Your Garden Can you picture the effect of a beautiful bird bath placed in an appropriate spot in your garden? They are guaranteed against frost and sun crack. Stop in at one of the following dealers and see them on display. Wilmette Bird House 326 Linden Ave. Wilmette E. B. Taylor & Ce. 546 Center St. Winnetka Henry C. Weinecke 680 Vernon Ave. Glencoe North Shore Garden Beautifiers Ray W. Gloede, Prop. WILMETTE ILLINOIS Suggestions and accurate estimates given without charge on garden, fish and lily pools. Phone for appointment Wil. 2810 LLL LE LE LX LEE LEE EEE EE LE ELLE ELE ELL ELLE EL LL FRANKEN BROTHERS Specialists in Fine Holland Bulbs Growers of Peonies, Iris, Phlox, Gladiolus, Dahlias and Hardy Perennials LLL LLL LL Lobb bl LL LL LL LL LIE IEEE EYEE ETE EE EEE ELE LTT) LAS AA A A ALLL III LIISA E LL LEST TLL LL LL LT} LJ The Iris season is at its height now and we cordially invite you to come and see them. Catalogue on request--Phone 241 Franken Bros. Deerfield, Ill.