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WILMETTE LIFE-. September 21. 1928 ·BULBS! Iris andNarcissus, ·Hyacinth, Tulip. Hickory Trees Need · · Flowers Blooming_ Air, Space for Roots in Home Brighten The hickory tree is native to this part of the . country, some beautiful sptcirn.ens growing on the north shore. Unfortunate1y, the home owner often finds that after a vear or two the tree dies, apparently not from any disease or worm. The tree has prpbably been smothered' in the filling of the lot. The land in which the hickory is found is often low, and in fitling in the lot the tree trunk is buried one to ·three feet. Since the hickory is a delicate tree it can not stand to be buried so deeply but must be welled ar_ ound with brick. NEW ·NOTE ·_. 1-N·. DRAfES Tapestries From , India 'Oifer W~ Varietr of Uaea for Autumn Season of Interior Deeoration. · Imported tapestries from India are finding vogue wit~ _the fall d~cora~or as a new arid ongmal mater1al w1th which to dress ·windows. The Tree of Life and other elaborate designs were first used but now the latest imports come in small all-over designs which allow the decorator to cut them to a suitable length. The curtains serve in the sun room, breakfast room, or bath room, and most charming of all are the matted wool rugs which go with them. · The wool is held together with the elaborate chain stitched design which may correspond in color and design with the curtains. The walls of a bath may be painted, as was one I have in mind, from the design on the rug. This · bath was tiled up five feet, the mural taking up the rest of the space to the ceiling. . To go back to the curtains, they are made on heavy muslin or mohair and the designs are stitched on them in light wools. For use in any other room than those mentioned, it may be teo stiff and heavy as a drape or the light color of the background may not harmonize with the rest of the furnishings. Plant ~re h.U., D U // W · D OJS . Inter We grow none bot the highest quality, and specialize . in the introduction of new varieties. Those who are interested in having the best and newest species in their collection will hf especially interested in our bulbs. Writ' today for our "Get-AcqWJinted" Special ORet1. Darwins Breeders Cottage. single and HOW TO STORE SEED double, early and late. From ·early April Seed should be placed in a tin box to June our bulbs will bring you a for storage during the winter. Because of the humidity of the atmosphere around the lake region, a tin box lined springtime full of happy surprises. with wood is best. FRANKEN BROS. Deerfield. Illinois PHONE DEERFIELD :14 1 VIOLET RAY WINDOWS A newly invented special window glass which permits the violet rays to filter into the nursery and children's play room will prove beneficial in a climate where they must play indoors much of the year. Forcing bulbs indoors for , winter flowers will give the garden .lover pleasure during the winter months when he is impatient to be outdoors working in his garden. The embargo of the Federal Horticultural Board has left only the do ... niestic Narcissi to be grown. The paper white Narcissi and Dutch Roman Hyacinths take from two to three months to bloom. The French variety will stand forcing while the Dutch variety will grow best in window boxe.; and pots. Less often seen is the giant Amaryllis. the l..rg~st forcing bulb which the amateur can grow successfully indoors. They must be grown in pots of loam, sand, and leaf mold and watered sparingly until the shoots begin to appear. Often growers wilt keep them in the dark until four or five inches of the shoot is showing. Another flower which can be forced is the lily of the valley. The pips may be forced in a bowl if placed in Spha~num moss, watered frequently and-kept in a warm place. They must be shaded from light at first and then placed in a very warm temperature to bloom. AMMUAL .I'ALL SALE Large assortment of 250,000 choice native ~rown, hardy Perennials and Rock Garden plants 6 for $1.00 DUMDEE ROAD . PERENNIAL NURSERY I Miles W. of Waukegan Rd. Telephone On DUNDEE ROAD Northbrook 230Rl FOLLOW ROOM'S FUNCTION TILE RENOVATION The essential thing to remember If the art tiles in a room are of when decorating a room is that the the wrong color to harmonize with the room should perform the function for . rest of the decor~tion, mix p~int of the which it is intended. The sunroom I desired shade wrth the wh1te of an should let in light, the dining room egg and paint over the tiles. ~hen should be decorated so that the ap- tile~ are wa~hed th~y ~ho. uld be grven petite is not taken away. a hght coatmg. of h~urd wax t? keep them from gettmg drrty too qUtckly. Sweet pea and snap dragon seeds, Toward the end of September, is as well as the seed from other hardy plants should be sown now for flower the time when several varieties of harvest next year. The beds should shrubs may be transplanted or divided if they have grown too thick. be protected from freezing. I' f CREEPING BENT GRASS Grown at the Wheeling Nurseries Will Give You a Beautiful . Lawn, Because-It Is Washington Strain It produces a perfect surface in a few weeks. It eliminates re-seeding expense. It is the hardiest of all grasses. It minimizes weeding expense. It produces a lawn of uniform texture and color. Its nodes or joints are close together, producing a lawn of fine texture. We Have a Good Supply of Washington Strain for Fall Delivery RESULTS GUARANTEED ASK US FOR QUOTATIONS We Also Have 40 Acres of Trees . Shrubs .. Evergreens .. Perennials .. Rockplants, etc. WHEELING NURSERIES Milwaulue Avenue at South Limit· of WHEELING, ILL. Telephone Wheeling 35-R