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001C962A November 16, 1928 ACTIVITIES OF'. S. BRANCH, RED CROSS THE WEST VAN NEWS GARDENS AND GARDENINGCAPT. IAN ibIACKEN7-IEREAPPOINTED ADVOCATE By NINA G. HUTT, Landscape ArchitectTwenty-six North Shore fam- ilies received assistance from the Red Cross Society during October, according to a report submitted at the last meeting g of the society. A feature of themeeting was an address by Mrs. lV. T. Grahame on "The Sub- normal Child." The society passed a resolu- tion suggesting to the govern- ment an amendment to legisla- tion governing the care of sub- normal children in British Col- umbia. Authorization was given for the local branch of the society to furnish a )Var AIemorial ward in the new North Shore hospi- tal. Reappointment of Capt. Ian Mackenzie, hI.P.P.. to the posi- tion of soldiers'dvocate at Van- couver has been announced. The position has been vacant for some months following Captain iMackenzie's retirement. He now resumes the position which car- ries with it a salary of $3000 per year. Graduat ~ ln Landscaping U. ot C ~ Anserlcaa School ot Laadscape Architecture and Cardening. Mensber Netloaal Landscape Service. care is taken in doing the work. That is, there should be a con- siderable ball of earth tied se- curely around the roots to pre- vent them drying out. If the trees are large, say eight to ten feet in height, it is usually nec- essary to trim the roots, and if this is necessary, the top should also be cut back corresponding- ly. Trimming back the top re- duces the amount of nourish- ment the roots must supply and allows the tree more chance to become re-established. The trees should be set in their new location as soon as possible. From personal experience we have found that the present is the best time for transplanting, although we have had almost equal success in other seasons, providing sufficient water is given. Most of the pines and spruces are rather coarse for planting close to the house, but they are excellent as a background for other shrubs away from the house. If they are wanted as individual specimens they shoulti be given plenty of room for growth. The dwarf retinosporas are ex- cellent for planting near porch- es or walks. They give a neat and compact effect. J. A. H. writes to ask the fol- lowing: I am desirous of re-planting some rose bushes in a fresh lo- cation this year. The bushes have bloomed well and appear strong. AVhen would be the best time to transplant? and should they be pruned before or after transplanting? Answer: Right now is the proper time to transplant your roses. Dig them up, shake off the soil, and cut a few inches off each root. Use a sharp knife. Trim back the shoots to about 15 to 18 inches. If the new location is not prepared, the bushes may be "heeled in" for a couple of weeks without caus- ing any harm. The word "Evergreen" is un- derstood to mean coniferous trees with leaves which remain on them throughout the entire year. These include the pines, junipers, cedars, spruces, firs arborvitae, retinosporas and some few others. Evergreens have been favorites with plant lovers for many years, but dur- ing the last few years have tak- en on added importance due to the wonderful year round ef- fects which may be secured through their use in the general landscape scheme around the home. So many people have the idea that the spruces, firs, pines, etc. due to their symmetrical habits cannot be pruned, but such is not the case. They may be prun- ed almost as freely as other trees, in fact it is even safe to trim back the leader or main stem. A new leader will later appear, but in the meantime, the upward growth of the tree has been checked. The tips of the branches may be treated in the same manner. While the ever- greens may be trimmed into any unusual shapes, their real beau- ty lies in their natural form. IVhen it is necessary to prune it should be done in the spring. A great difference of opinion appears to exist as to the best time for transplanting ever- greens. However, in this clim- ate they may be transplanted al- most any time, provided proper A guard screen is to be placed at the west end of the play- ground at Inglewood School. At the meeting of the Board of School Trustees held last week the secretary was directed to write to the parents of certain children drawing attention to the provisions of the School Act in regard to compulsory school at tendance. GIRL GUIDES No. 1 Co. )Vest Vancouver Girl Guides will give an "Artists'ea" from 3 to G o'lock in St. Stephen's Parish Hall on Satur- day, November 24th. Tea will be served in a woodsy den by "Arty" guides; music, cup reading, novelties and candy on sale. A good time assured. The Christmas concert put on by the pupils of the public schools will be held in the audi- torium of the Inglewood School on December 20th. Permission for the use of the hall having been granted by the Trustees. NORMANDS'.(Y GOO)S 14th and AIarine for FANCY GOODS--NOVELTIESDRESSIIA KING -- I'LAIN SEWING, Etc. Good Selection. Fair I'rices.GOOD GROCERIES Every Purchaser a Pleased Cus- tomer. Mrs. White's DRY COODS STOREKe deliver. Phone West 65 Next Seed's Grocery I'hone IVest 355 CAPILANO TIAIBER COAIPANY LIAIITED "]~roIII Forest to You" Are ..oII NOTE--The miter ~Ill consider lt a pleasure to answer questions coacernlag the garden ln this column. The questions should be addressed to the writer la care ol the Editor. The answer rill appear ln an early issue or ll a persoaal reply la desired ~ atansped, selt-addresssd envelope should be enclosed. IIi ting a i~arage. iVE HAVE ON HAND A FESV ITEMS SPECIALLY LO)V PRICED AS SHOKVN BELOAV, THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR SUCH A JOB OR ANY SIMILAR AVORK. FOR REGULAR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION, OF COURSE, SUE ALWAYS CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF BOTH FIR AND CEDAR. PHONE OUR MILL DIRECT. Correspondence Editor EVest Van News, )Ve read with great thought and pleasure the letter of Mr. J. B. Leyland in your recent is- sue, and think, for the welfare of EVest Vancouver no sugges- tion can be better than tear up the railway lines and make a picturesque and sightly marine promenade along our waterfront. It would enhance the values in )Vest Vancouver in a way that nothing else could and we cert- ainly are enthusiastic advocates of his timely suggestion. Let the -ratepayers get together on this question. ~I. 6: G. BULKLEY. 1x6, 8 or 10 CEDAR SHIPLAP, OUR No. 4 GRADE............ $8.00 1x3 or 4 GOOD FLOORING (Shorts).......................... $ 16.00 1x6 DROP SIDING (Fair Grade)................................~.... $ 16.00 1/gx4, 6 or 8 CEDAR SIDING (De Grade)........................ $ 14.00 t I t .. &e ™a)i ano '..'iIIIier 0. 1:(. I PEBIBERTON AND IVATERFRONT PHONE NORTH 305 NIGHT PHONE NORTH 549L P LIPS BROS. 618 Howe Street, Vancouver BULBS SPECIAL--Cedar Radio Poles, 35 to 40 feet long. FIRE WQQD A timely suggestion to en-able you to enjoy the beauties of your garden in spring. A wide variety to choose from, whether it is a choice Narcissus, a rare Iris, &e newest Daffodil, see the latest in Darwin Tulips enumerating just a few: DRY CEDAR PLANER-ENDS, SMALL SIZE. JUST THE THING FOR THESE FALL DAYS. REQUIRES NO CHOPPING. STARTS YOUR FIRE INSTANTLY AND GIVES A QUICK HEAT. One Cord, delivered - $3.80 Phone North 304. Night Phone, North 304K The "Sweet Pea Perfumed" Tulip at 55c dog The Lily Flowered Tulip, "Sirene" .................... 75c dog. Anemones--St, Brigid and St. Havo in new art shades 75c dog. Ixiolirion or deep Blue. fine for cutting ............ 55c dog. SPECIALS FOR Saturday 8 Monday Finest Mincemeat, per ]b ... ]pc Matches I-100) 2 boxes 22c Balltam Corll Gold Cross Pears, 2's, 2 tins 33c WIa]kin's Assorted Jams, lb. tin 63c Fels Naptha Soap ... 3 for 22c Ask to see Home -Made Cakes "....". S".'A 7 l~,~gl„ll" .'g't Phone IVest 318R3. West Bay PROiIPT DELIVERY REIIARKABLE PLANTS GROIVN IN lVEST VAitt. GARDEiiS The garden of Mr. and IIrs. V. Clifford &Iarine Drive, )Vest Bay, produced this year a most remarkable plant, which will be of particular interest to the hor- ticulturists of the district. This plant, known as Lillium Aura- tum had a stem measuring 8 feet 11 inches, and carried thirty-five blooms. Descriptive publica- tions state that this plant occas- ionally reaches 8 feet 6 inches in height, and has thirty-five blooms, but the specimen grown by iAIr. Clifford was five inches taller than that measurement. Though, of course the blooms have now gone, the stem has been fastened to a stake close to Marine Drive at the back of tlie house. Right across DIarine Drive from 41r. Clifford's house is the wonderfully attractive garden of i~Irs. J. J. Rutledge and here i3 to be found another specimen of horticulture which is worth more than passing mention. A giant hollyhock has been the ad- miration of many people during the summer. The hollyhock is one of the early flowers of spring. This one produces single red flowers, but the matter wor- thy of special remark is that it attained a height of fifteen feet. It has now gone to seed, and Mrs. Rutledge has taken quite a large number of semis for future propogation. Set 'Em l'y A Los Angeles patrolman had brought in a negro woman somewhat the worse for wear. and the desk ser- geant, with his very best scowl, roar- ed: "Lixa, you'e been brought in for intoxication'" "Dat's fine!" beamed Lixa. "Boy, you can start right now!" A certain collegiate young man en- tered a haberdashery and asked to be shown a high class hat. A chapeau . was brought to him and after care- fully inspecting it he asked the price. "Twenty-two dollars," was the re- ply. He again turned his attention to the hat, turning it over and over in his hands. "What's the matter e" asked the dealer. "I'm looking for the holes," an- swered the Kollegiate Kiddy. "The holes! What holes?" "Why the holes for the jackass that would buy this to put his ears through." "Dear %uriel," he began, "do you love me?" "0-h George!" "Don't you, MurielT Just a little bit 7" "Well, y-e-s, George." "And if I tnarried you would your father give us a separate establish- ment e" "Yes, George." "And taLe me into partnership'" "Yes, George." "And would your mother keep away from us except when I invited here" "She would. George." "And would your brothers and sis- ters tooe "Why, certainly. George!" "And buy us a motor car, and pro- vide you with a handsome dowry e" "5 es. George." Darltnh„v,ill you mar~ mee -No, George!"