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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 20, 1921)
TIIE SUNDAY ORECOXIAX, PORTLAND, 3IARCII 20, 1921 ' with its feathered fellow of the skies I In welcoming returning spring. Fig. 1 5. Its scientific name, Trillium or like flower, with its single leaf. Fig.1 4, grows from a bulb, so loosely held In the grasp of the soil that unless unusual precautions are taken it is i almost Impossible to gather it with- , out removing bulb and all, hence its destruction is rapid. Mr. Gorman re- ' ports that It was once abundant in , WILD FLOWERS HELD TO BE DECREASING AT POINTS MORE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Beautiful May Flower or Arbutus Once Covered Ground With Perfumed Carpet But Has Been Driven Back Farther and Farther From Haunts of Men, Says Albert R. Swcetser. Ulllllllll IIIIIIIIIIMIIIIUIIIinillilMIUIIIIIMIIilllllllllll'lililllllllilliilllilllllllMlllllllllllllllinilllllllllllU: Threesome lily, probably refers not to the fact that the parts of the flower are on the plan of three, which ia common to all lilies, but rather to the circle of three leaves. In western Oregon we have two species. One has a long flower stalk lifting it above its leaves, and is white at first, but turns red with age. Fig. t. This is more Inclined to grow on the uplands and perhaps is more abundant. The other species often has mottled leaves, in the midst of which the white flower sits down close and its color never changes. Fig. 1. The Trilliums al ways offer a temptation to pick them in large quantities, but it is the latter which seems to be more rapidly dis appearing. The dainty Calypso, denizen of the deep woods, is a never-failing eource of dellght-to the lover of things beau tiful. Fig. 2, but Its very daintiness and attractiveness, and the fact that it usually grows in clumps, lead to its undoing. The solitary butterfly- Oregon Grown j Garden Seeds j Give Best Results I Macleay park, but not a single plant remains. It is a member of the groop of orchids, and is often commonly called Lady Slipper, but differs very mark edly from the true plant of that name, I as a casual comparison easily shows, i It was named Calypso after one of ' the lesser Greek goddesses of great I beauty. The Odyssey tells how I Ulysses, cast upon the island where I Calypso dwelt, was tenderly cared for and fed In her cave with the choicest food until, falling desperately in love j with him. ehe attempted to persuade him to remain with her and forget 1 We specialize in them. Our seeds are guaranteed true to name. We grew up in the Market Gardener business and will gladly give you suggestions and advice as a part of our service. We are introducers of Oregon Ballhead Cabbage, Portland Market Corn, Early Market Corn, Oregon Giant (Vount) Beans, Selected Earliaha Tomato and Gill's Improved Golden Bantam Corn. ft the wife of his youth. This Ulysses refused to do, and at length per suaded Calypso to help him build a raft on which he floated away to find again his wife. 1 ' V f 1 -1 t. -"ft" ,M 11 JvV , V 7- " i !d' . . Mm kxt . sk, r x&!&frFr & -Sr cf-Z xs'-rr BT ALBERT R. SWEETSER. Professor of Bolany In the University of Oregon. It In planned to have water-colored drawings of ttie flowers found in the vicinity of Portland on exhibit at about the time of their blooming in the general delivery room of the hbrary. The writer will he glad to determine specimens at any time they should be sent to the her barium of the University of Oregon, iu gene. Or. THE eastern states suddenly awakened to the realization that with Increasing: population there was a growing: decrease of the wild flowers at points easily accessible. The beautiful May Flower or Arbutus once covered the ground with its per fumed carpet, but has been driven back farther and farther from the haunts of men. The sweet-scted pond lily, opening: Its floating: pure white cup and reflecting the rays of the morning sun from its crystal dotted chalice, was once to be had merely for the effort Of gathering, but Is fast disappearing because of persistent picking. So the list might continue indefinitely. One of the reasons for the passing of our wild flowers is to be found In the frenzy of possession which seems to "threaten us all. The fisher man is not content with a moderate catch, but seeks for a record; the toddling child takes all the posies he can 'hold and, affectionately squeezing them in his hot little fists, they wither and die. The adult, sur rounded by nature's flower beds, covets them to adorn the home, but soon these frail denizens of field and forest wither and droop. There Is no feeling that this destruction is from wanton maliciousness, but from a lack of understanding. There was a time when boys and birds were mutual enemies, but through the work of the Audubon society we all have been educated to love the btrds, to protect their nests and to guard their eggs and offsprings. It Is the writer's opinion that such & campa:gn of education might develop a similar reaction towards our-plants. . In a previous article It was shown that the plants possess organs flmllar to those of animals, although simpler, and carry on physiological processes of eating, digesting and circulating, which proved them to be live things and worthy of consideration. In our eastern state several societies have been founded for promulgating propaganda along this lino. The two most prominent of these are the "Wild Flower Preser vation Society of America" and the "Society for Protection of Native Plants." The former asks ,of Its members the following:. Please help to save ' our native plants by promising: . To protect our native plants. Not to destroy rare wild flowers nd ferns. Not to Injure any shrub or tree and Not to set fire to the fields or woods. The othef suggests: J 1 Moderation. (Not gathering too many flowers of the same kind In one locality.) 2 Care. (The use of scissors or knife.) 3 Judgment. (Guarding the road side and conspicuous locations.) 4 Occasional total abstinence. (In case of especially rare flowers.) Put here on our western shores, standing In the midst of what appears to be an Inexhaustible supply of wild flowers of every sort, it might seem as if such precautions were uncalled for. Let US bear in mind, however, that the cotfntry is still young and we have our faces toward the future; also let It be remembered that we are not preaching a doctrine of total abstinence, not that we should re frain altogether from picking our beautiful wild flowers, but that we should proclaim and practice restraint along the highways and in the public places. We are proud of what the soil of Oregon can do for Its im migrants, proud cf the wonderful beauty of exotic roses, but we gloat over the native sons and daughters of Oregon woods and. fields. With the opening up of better highways, local and transcontinental, an ever Increasing tide of people will surge into our borders, the large majority of whom will form their only esti mate of our floral resources from the glimpses which they eaten as they hurry along our highways cr rest in our parks. It behooves us then, If we believe in Oregon's glories, as we say we do, to leave intact all her native beauties and to restore wherever possible the pristine wil derness. . That we may have something Miller's Exquisite Dahlias and Gladioli Grow Better. - Bloom Better. Ulirh In Quality Not In Price Over 400 of the world's finest var ieties, including the best novelties of re cent Introduction. CatnloK end Cul tural (iuide Free. , N. A. MILLER' Dahlia Specialist r. O. BOX 4125, rOBTLA.VO, OR. - concrete about which to cluster our discussion and that we may not simply be setting up a man of straw for the fun of Its demoralization, we have taken for illustration the con ditions existing around the young city of Portland. M. W. Gorman, who for many years has botanized over Oregon hills, crossed her dry deserts and followed her winding trails, has perhaps the best knowledge of Oregon's flora of any man within her borders. At our request he has given us a list of fifty or more plants that we.-e once com mon and easily gathered near the city, but are being continually pushed back, and some of them disappearing entirely. We are warned of spring's approach by the swelling buds of the Indian plum. At first the merest trace of green appears, then bursting their bonds the leaves emerge, soft and delicate as the wings of a moth es caping from his chrysalis. Later tas sels of the white flowers in great profusion decorate the hedge rows. Fig. 6. An examination of the in dividual flowers discloses the fact that the sexes are distinct and on different ehrubs. On one the flowers are all pistillate or female, while on another they are all staminate or male, Fig. 7. Later, on the pistillate shrubs, will be found the fruit, con sisting of a large pit with a thin flesh. One wonders how they could have been of any food value, but we are told that the Indian equaws were wont to remove the little pulp by pushing the fruit through holes In a board and so with patience accu mulate sufficient for. a little taste. Though appearing so early and oc curring in such abundance, there Is little danger of overplcking them for decorations, provided we take them back from the highways and do not destroy the bush. They are more or less self-protected by the odor of the broken branches, which is disagree able to many. Up from Its bed in the dark wood loam, the wake robin springs to Join f on I The Original Buttermilk Starting Food It carries your chicks safely through the critical first 8 weeks. It prevents the Die losses and gives chicks the quick, snappy getaway that produces early broilers and lyers. The battel milk puts an edge to the ap petite, while the lactic acid strengthens and tones up the sensitive digestive organs and help to prevent White Diarrhea. Confcey's Is different. It is an appe tizing combination of pure, sweet grain and concentrated sanitary Buttermilk dried on the grain by a special process. Conkey does not use dried buttermilk. Conkey's is dean, sweet and genuine. No mill ends, shriveled or unsound grain, weed seeds or mill sweepings used only the best and purest grain. No poultry man can afford to be without it. Ask your dealer for Conkey's or write us and we shall tell you where it can be se cured. Send for free 64-page Poultry Book on Feeding and Care ol Chicks. G. E. CONKEY CO. SST BrauHray Cleveland, Okie Sold by Boutledre Seed Jb Floral C 16 2d hu. Portland. Or. GLADIOLUS IS REMARKABLE . FLOWER FOR HOME GARDENS With Little Care This Really Beautiful Plant Xh,"fres Luxuriantly and Will Adapt Itself to Almost. Any Condition. - BT G. S. CREGO, ' Of the Portland Seed Company. . WHILE there is no question that the rose is the most prominent feature of Portland flower gardens, a position to which It is justly entitled, there are some other equally beautiful flowers which might get at least a degree of promi nence, and among these none is more worthy of attention than , the glad iolus (with the accent on the "I.") Of the easiest culture, hardy, a sure bloomer under all conditions. It should be planted in masses in every garden that can spare the room for any kind of flowers. The writer believes in specializing to some extent; that is, making gome one plant or flower - the dominant feature of the garden, and if other plants are grown at the same time in smaller quantities, let them be merely incidental to the main fea ture. Miscellaneous mixtures In a garden seldom' are satisfactory. The gladiolus is a plant which is reasonable in its demands for space and care, but will respond generously for any special attention which may be given. It will thrive and bloom If planted Only two or three inches apart each way, or If crowded in a narrow strip close against the wall of the house, but for really notable re sults it should have a location in the open garden, planted four to six inches apart in the row with rows one to two feet apart. Good Soil Is Needed. Any fairly good garden soil will produce good flowers, but if the soil is deeply epaded, worked until it is soft and fine, enriched with a gen erous application of a first-class commercial fertilizer, Doth on the surface and in the bottom of the rows, spikes of bloom of almost incredible size and brilliance may be produced. The number qf varieties from which to choose is almost limitless. Thousands of seedings are being pro duced each year by specialists, each of whom gives a new name to any bulb at all worth saving without any regard to the fact that it may ex actly duplicate some other variety already on the market. For the use of the home gardener any one of a comparatively short list of well known sorts will be found entirely satisfactory, but whichever kind is selected. It should be in quantity suf ficient to not only make a mass of bloom in the garden, but to allow of a great number of spikes being cut for house decoration. Among the varieties which may at the present time be had in generous quantity at a moderate cost are: Panama, flesh-pink, tinted with lavender, long spike and large blos soms. Rosella, a splendid lily-like rose colored blossom of great size. Mrs. Frances King, . cherry-red. wide-open blooms on long spikes. Glory, very large cream-pink blos soms, the petals being ruffled and fluted; one of the best. Schwaben, probably" the best yel low, exceptionally strong grower. Mrs. Frank Pendleton, salmon-pink with red blotch In tne throat; often called the orchid-flowered gladiolus. Halley, salmon-pink, extra large flowers and the earliest sort. Pink Perfection, the most beauti ful pink ever produced, extra large flowers and an "enormous spike. Baron Hulot, brilliant Indigo-blue; tall, but slender spike. War. one of the latest to bloom, also one of the very best. Very large blossoms of dark velvety crimson on tall strong spike. One of the finest varieties for massing. Inveatment Is Permanent. Any one of the above sorts may be depended upon to vastly more than repay the cost and care invested. Another Item in favor of the gladiolus o reon R oses and other Beautiful Flowers shipped by express and parcel post to any place in the U nited States CATALOG FREE Clarke Bros. lorists ' 287 Morrison Street Portland - - Oregon is the fact that the investment is a permanent one. The bulb planted not only produces a splendid spike of bloom the first season, but under ordinary conditions it reproduces itself, sometimes more than doubling the original number planted, thus providing material for the next sea son's planting without any additional cost. As a cut flower nothing Is more lasting or satisfactory than the glad iolus. Cut when the first blossom on the spike Is beginning to expand, placed in a rather deep vase of water in a Cool place, all the other buds will develop and expand until the last little bud at the top has bloomed. Each morning the wilted blossoms should be picked off and the Water changed. Cared for in this way, 'the spikes may be kept in good condi tion a week or ten days, the colors becoming softer and more delicate as they near the top. k The .spikes shuld be cut a few inches above the ground, leaving four or five leaves- on the stub, as these are necessary to the proper matur ing of the bulbs. Along in October, when the leaves have commenced to turn yellow, the bulbs should be dug and spreact-on the top of the ground for a few days until dry, when they may be carried indoors, the old roots and tops pulled off and the bulbs stored for the winter. Any place which will keep potatoes In good con dition Is a good place for the bulbs. They should be kept dry, otherwise they are likely to start into growth before it is time to plant them in the spring. Splendid Trees , Dignify Portland' Streets. prlna; Activities of the Pruning: Sheara and Saws Often Deatroy Beauty. SPLENDID street trees which dig nify many Portland streets and provide a grateful shade in the hot summer months have come in for more than the usual amount of de horning this spring. If any one may Judge from a drive about the various residence districts of the city. On numbers of the streets, trees which have taken years to mature have been hacked and cut so that the natural shape and the vigor of the plant has been seriously impaired. The older sections-of the city suf fered more than the newer districts for the young trees -have not reached the stage where' they are considered seriously. Both the east and west side residence sections have been robbed of many fine tree through the spring, activities of pruning shears and saws. Elm trees are among the large trees which have been badly ' mutilated. The elm does not require much prun ing for Its best growth, but a mere thinning out occasionally so that the light may penetrate to the inner branches, according to Walter H. Gerke of the 'bureau of parks. "Con spicuous cutting away of large limbs or chopping off of the head of the elm is unnecessary horticulturfclly as well as artistically." he said. "Like- A Garden Talk By ( has. G. Welty. To have a garden that is not ordi nary, you must have some of the best men of our profession to help you in p'lannlng and planting; men able to give to your home grounds that fancy finish so much admired by city folks. No matter- how modest your garden Is, secure the help of some reliable gardening establishment. It will pay in the long run to do so. The East Portland Landscaping Company, located at East Sixth and Prescott streets, is close to the best, residential districts, and is always ready to serve Our office Is open everv day from 7.00 A. M. until 5:30 P. SI. Our em ployes number a score or more, and are selected from the best men for our particular line of work. We have three distinct classes the lawnmak ers, the planters and pruners, and the grass cutters. 'Our charges are reasonable. We furnish all tools and material necessary 'in the making of a garden. Our automobiles enable us to answer all calls promptly. Our nursery and perennial garden is on Union avenue, between Alberta and Killingaworth. . Our aim is to help every home own er make our city beautiful. When In need of advice and assist ance in beautifying your lawn re member the East Portland Landscap ing Company. East Sixth and prescott stroei8. woocuawn zsn. unas. Welty, Manager. - mmmmm mm BERRY PLANTS New Trebla Strawberries, immense yields, best canner; Kverbearing Strawberries; also Wilson, Clark's, Magoon's, New Oregon, Gold Dollar. Phenomenal berry, larger and sweeter than logans. . Loganberry tips, extra strong, for immediate shipment. Cutbbert Raspberries, strong healthy plants. Blackcap Raspberries, Cumberland, American, Kansas. FRUIT TREES ALL 4 TO 6-KOOT Git A OB Royal Anne, Lambert anil Bing Cherries; Gravenmein. Delicious, Northern Spy, Ortley Apples; Muir, Early Crawford, Cling Peaclies; Bartlett. Beurre DVAnjou and Bosc Pears; Yellow Use, bradshaw and Peach Plums; Italian, Petite, Hun garian Prunes; Tilton, Moorpark and Blenheim Apricots: Franquette Grafted Walnuts, 4.S. 6.S feet. Be sides many other varieties of fruit trees. Li Cory's Mammoth Thornless, Law ton and Mammoth Blackberries. Besides Currants, Grapes, Gooseberries, Dewberries, etc. SWEET PEAS AND FLOWER SEEDS Best varieties of Early Flowering and Surrfmer Flowerin.sc Spender 'Peas. Also a complete list of annual and perennial flower seed. They are fresh seeds that grow. Leading Dahlia Growers Field Seeds and Potatoes Consult us before buying Oregon grown, ac climated Field Corn. Red and Alsike Clover, Timothy. Rye, Grass, Grimm Alfalfa, Seed Grains, etc. Potatoes Earliest of All, Pride of Mult nomah, Snow, British1 Queen, Early Rose, Amer ican Wonder, Netted Gems and Rurals. We grow acres of Diihlias and ship ail over the United States, 5u0 varieties to choose from. Let us help you in your selection. Flowering Shrubs and Vines Gladioli and Roses. Perennials T7DDTTI IVDDO Our special prepared general fertilizer containing 2 per cent Jp tlrv 1 lLlZllrvij nitrogen, 10 per cent phosphoric acid and 2 per cent potash, is a well balanced plant food and will give splendid results for gardens, berries, lawns, shrubs, porch boxes. We carry in stock a large variety of fertilizers for every special purpose. HOW TO REACH OUR FARM Our business is transacted direct from our farm where we have a large up-to-date seed room. Packets, ounces, quarter pounds, half pounds and pounds are all put -up In advance from fresh seeds, enabling us to give very quick service. AUTOMOBILES Take Glisan street to Craig road, then north one-half mile to Barr road (East Halsev), and west two blocks on Barr to farm entrance. A .short drive on good roads. BY STltKKT CAR Take Montavilla-Depot car to Eighty-ninth street, then east three blocks on .Glisan to large sign, then north five blocks to farm. Careful Attention Given to Mail Orders Phone Tabor 2GS3. Alt for Catalog. Ituale o, 1. GILL BROS. SEED CO. I PORTLAND, OREGON niMHIMnUIIMinMIIIIIMllMIMIIlMMIIIMIIIIIIMIMIIIIIinilllllllliniMIIHIiniMUMHMIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIMIinMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII- wise the maples, wnicn are used as street tree-are not the type of trees which demand extensive pruning. They should be thinned out when the growth becomes excessively dense. "The beauty of the horse chestnut is In it compact, graceful symmetry, to whicto the pruning saw is decidedly not a help. Another tree popular to Portland streets is the blrcn. Again, pruning is not desirable ex been injured or broken and such ceptlnff to remove such limbs as have Your Worthless Trees can be made valuable, to bear three or four kinds of fruit. Call W . II. AUDISt, 2S2 E. uSth St. N. Phone Tabor 692. PLOWING AND FERTILIZING Beat grades of rotted eon and horse manure selected. Plowing expertly done. Very reasonable' price. Call Aut. 320-62 " Rose V ertlllalnar' St. Plowiaa- Co, t i c" .. Dr.UD.UCr.V.S. 1 O tne r irl Trod Mark 50 Persons presenting this coupon we wilt give Un a generous sample of Dr. LeGear's Poultry Prescription or Dr. LeGear's '-" Lice Killer They are the personal prescrip tions of Dr. L. D. LeGear, for 79 years America's foremost Veterin arian and Uxpert Poultry Breeder Come at once before samples are gone ' w i Itoiitledge Serd & Floral Co., 145 Second Street. ; others as Interfere with traffic on the sidewalk or street- "It has been noted that many res idents cut out the leaders on young street trees, destroying the natural shape of the tree. In caring for young trees It is necessary to remove only broken branches and any which may grow crosswise and thus inter fere with other limbs." Free Offer! TO I VI ItOUl CM Sherwin-Williams FL00RLAC Here is an opportunity which will not soon present Itself again. The coupon printed below when filled in and presented at our store with 10c will entitle you to , One -Pint Can of Floorlac 35 One good quality varnish brush 15 i Total value 50 This quantity will be sufficient to rifinlsli a chair, small table, cupboard, etc. Klourlac is one of the fatuous Sherwin Williams products. With Floorlac a surface can be stained and varnished in one operation. It is manufactured in a variety of shades which are designed to imitate closely the colors of expensive woods such a mahogany, oak, etc. Dries quickly and is easy to use. CASH AND CARRY SPECTAL FOR MONDAY ONLY ( Highest Grade Calsomine ALL TINTS AND WHITE. REGULAR 12c. SPE- Q - CIAL, PER POUND O 2C Young A Northrop, 295 Front Street. ' C. C. Anderson ti Co.. 847 Mis-" sisitippi Avenue. Borhl & Wetzler. E. 11th and lljvlaiun. V. Chownlnic, 821 Lombard Street. East Side Feed Co., 130 Union Avenue. II. I.. Fairly, 1834 Sandy, Corner fid btrreL. v 1195 Thurman. Co.. 209 W. Burl- Ed Fisher. 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STANDARD ART STONE GO. 16.10 MACADAM ROAD Or 309 East 11th St. Mar. 778 COUPON Address Torre This coupon and 10c en- titles bearer to U-P'nt can of Floorlac and one varnish brush. (Only one of each to each purchaser.) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII llllllllll BollsWall Paper Co. Palntx Oils Varnlahoa Wholesale and It etui I 220 Morrison St., Portland, Or. Phone Main 600 Reduce Your Living Cost ! Put In a Vegetable Garden of Your Own It should be your aim to make this year's garden the best one you've ever had and yc can do this if you will study the books op, the subject. We have a most complete lis;, of them, including discussions of flower gardens, roses, shrubs, lawns, trees, berry bushes, landscape gardening, etc., etc. ' The J.K.GillCo. THIRD 'AND ALDER STREETS SPRAYING, GARDENING AND PLANTING GREGORY HEIGHTS NURSERY 6SS 80tk St. Phone Tabor 8280. LOGANBERRY TIPS Sc Kaeh Delivered V. P. Kimball, Tixt-rd. Or. Seeds THE KIND THAT GROW! "YOU CAN'T KEEP THEM IN THE GROUND." 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