anaheim-gazette 1951-04-06

HARMONY OF NEW AND OLD—In the living room of the Erwin Pitra home, 8911 Katell grey leather sectional furniture is used with the priceless antiques from the Orient. The center of interest incorporates 3600 bricks and is decorated with a section of Chinese wood made in the year 1007. Gas jet in fireplace eliminates the need for kindling. LEE'S GAL FRIDAY Garden Modern Outside, Antique Home Combines Oriental By JOAN S. WHITE from the road, center HARMONY OF NEW AND OLD—In the living room of the Erwin Pitra home, 8911 Katella grey leather sectional furniture is used with the priceless antiques from the Orient. The center of interest incorporates 3600 bricks and is decorated with a section of Chinese wood made in the year 1007. Gas jet in fireplace eliminates the need for kindling. LEE'S GAL FRIDAY Garden Gossip When you meander through our nursery at this time of year, your eye is attracted to color of all kinds here and there: the lacy-foliaged DIOSMA (pink and white), the feathery yellow CASSIA, the ever-blooming lavender PEA SHRUB (POLYGALA), the dainty LEPTOSPERMUM in pink, white and red, the lovely white WISTERIA VINE, the showy BOUGAINVILLEA VINE, the novel little CHORIZEMA, the spring-flowering DECIDUOUS SHRUBS such as FLOWERING QUINCE and WEIGELA, and perhaps the most colorful of all—the always popular PELARGONIUM. We have them in GALLON-CAN SIZE as well as smaller plants in pots. The later-flowering CAMELLIAS also show a great deal of color. By the way, those large-sized CAMELLIA PLANTS we have on special for $3.50 have been going like hot cakes, but there are still some nice PLANTS with BLOSSOMS. A great many folks paid attention to my REMINDER last week on BARE ROOT TREES. If you weren't one of them, here I am again prodding you to get that old SPADE out and start DIGGING. Modern Outside, Antique Home Combines Oriental By JOAN S. WHITE Valued at an estimated $30,000, the new home of Erwin Pitra and Mason Ratekin, 8911 Katella ave., is one of the most widely discussed houses in Anaheim. Because of its notable architectural innovations and its gorgeous Oriental furnishings, some of which date back 1000 years, it is soon to be featured in a forthcoming issue of Sunset Magazine. The house is located 150 feet from the road, centered acre grove of young orchid. The ranch theme gives texture its long, low gravel and the modernistic touch over from there. This utilizes glass extensive bination with stucco and natural redwood. A room mica covers the main car port and small guilder Erwin Pitra drew up himself and with the "OUT OF THIS WORLD" That's what people exclaim about the NEW FORT they find in that old MATTRESS... af is RENOVATED and REBUILT. We can... RENOVATE and REBUILD your old Mattress as Good as new at SAVINGS up to 50% Anaheim Mattress Factory 102 W. La Palma Street — Anaheim — Phone Anaheim A great many folks paid attention to my REMINDER last week on BARE ROOT TREES. If you weren't one of them, here I am again prodding you to get that old SPADE out and start DIGGING. Speaking of SPADES, take a look at our TOOL RACK for TOOLS to make your GARDENING more simple. There is a COMPLETE VARIETY from which to choose. There’s no time like the present to PLANT that AVOCADO TREE you have always wanted, especially since we have such fine stock to select from right now—also CITRUS TREES of all kinds. Until next week ... Lee's Gal Friday LEE'S NURSERY 718 So. Los Angeles Ph. 3131 Anaheim Make Your Bathroom A Room of Beauty and Pride Bathrooms and kitchens become outmoded as do our clothes. If this has happened to your bathroom let us advise you on the proper materials for remodeling and modernizing. MARLITE TILE is SO EASY to install ... so nice to keep clean shiny with just a swipe of the cloth. GIBBS LUMBER Anaheim 2271 Placentia Fullerton 232 Pitra home, 8911 Katella avenue, from the Orient. The fireplace, in a section of Chinese wood carving kindling. Guest room in Erwin Pitra home overlooks secluded patio. White shantung pull drapes the window. The grey of the asphalt tile floor and grey of painted walls is contrasted figured wallpaper in shades of pink. Antique acorn poster bed is covered with an 80-year spread of blue China silk in a wisteria pattern. Side, Antique Inside, Pitra ines Oriental and Occidental BUILDING FAX By CARL MEYER See-Mgr. Orange Co. Builders Assn. Nurseryme by Orange County N Associatl Inside, Antique Inside, Pitra lines Oriental and Occidental from the road, centered in an acre grove of young orange trees. The ranch theme gives the structure its long, low graceful lines and the modernistic trend takes over from there. The exterior utilizes glass extensively in combination with stucco and polished natural redwood. A roof of white mica covers the main building, car port and small guest house. Erwin Pitra drew up the plans himself and with the help of a carpenter, completed the building in three months. The floor plan of the house allows for 1735 square feet which includes two bedrooms, bath, kitchen, entrance hall, living room and music room. It is a house with many entrances. The front door opens into a central hall which gives access to every room in the house. The walls and ceiling of the hall are painted a deep fuschia. Silhouetted against this bright background is the lush greenery of growing plants in a planter box. A side entrance leads into the music room which houses an extensive collection of records. The beautifully appointed kitchen which features tile on counter and cupboard tops has a service entrance at the rear. Erwin Pitra built the house, but Mason Ratekin, his friend for many years, furnished it. Ratekin who is in the steamship business has spent a lifetime collecting art objects from China, Japan and Tibet. He has contributed some of his choisest pieces to the house. There is an elaborately carved cabinet put together in true Oriental fashion without nails. It was given to him by the first American Ambassador to Japan. There is a Chinese chest of teakwood covered by a rare tapestry. The handsome hand-carved tables and intricate Japanese screens date as far back as the Seun Dynasty of 1426. The miniatures in jade, crystal and ivory are priceless. Throughout the house, the old and the new complement each other. As a background for these antiques, the living room walls are of honey colored combed plywood combined with sections of plaster painted a dark aqua. Gold-biege wall-to-wall carpeting with a deep pile covers the floor and is BUILDING FAX By CARL MEYER See-Mrr. Orange Co. Builders Assn. Question: Is a survey necessary when buying property today? Answer: Property changes hands often and quickly these days and the new owner may often be accepting a deed which, while valid, does not contain vital information that should be included. When property is purchased the seller agrees to deliver to the buyer a certain bit of property. It is the seller's responsibility to hire a surveyor and have the property laid out to indicate the amount of property to be sold in the transaction. In the county surveyor's office the description is checked for accuracy of measurements and locations, and the buyer's name is listed on the records. Corners and angle points are established by the surveyor, who then writes a description, certifies it, and gives it to the lawyer representing the seller. The lawyer makes up the deed. Federal tax stamps (55c per $500 value) are then attached and the deed is sent to the map division of the county surveyor. Next the county auditor lists the new owner's name and the value of the property for tax purposes. Upon completion of this step the county recorder records the deed and the property officially belongs to the new owner. If the survey on property you intend purchasing is doubtful, it's a wise move to have an accurate, complete survey made. COUNTY BUILDING UP During Past Week Building operations in unincorporated territory of Orange county spurted to $405,397 during the past week, records of the county building department disclosed today. Nurserymen by Orange County N.A. Association Our common garden which are not really tall, but members of Pelargonium, are ample garden subjects. Nath Africa, they have been for more than 200 year hybridizing has been though the group has of popularity in our area have revived inter popularity may have part to the case with can be passed around with which the plant grown in this area. The name Pelargonium reserved for the ty Martha Washington but the common gardens, the scented leaves and the ivy geraniums Pelargoniums. There able confusion in their names. Pelargoniums—or go you may wish to capture very little cultiv control with a hoe or soil ready for planting that is necessary. Should be shallow to allow roots. Bedding varieties little attention during ing season. Regular of the tips makes for bushier plants that flowers and makes he unnecessary most of them includes the trailing well as the bush type Washington are include rangy unless they ed back. Heavy pruning done at any time except for the cold season. This time, new growth which is easily injured Also little pruning during periods of heavy Any Size Bettress Factory aheim — Phone Anaheim 2423 date as far back as the Seun Dynasty of 1426. The miniatures in jade, crystal and ivory are priceless. Throughout the house, the old and the new complement each other. As a background for these antiques, the living room walls are of honey colored combed plywood combined with sections of plaster painted a dark aqua. Gold-biege wall-to-wall carpeting with a deep pile covers the floor and is accented at points of wear by hand-hooked rugs. The floor to ceiling plate glass windows are dressed with draperies of biege monks' cloth which are hung from foot-wide cornice boxes of combed plywood. The center of interest is a massive red brick fireplace adorned with an ancient wood carving. More American families now own their own homes than ever before in history—53 per cent of all occupied dwellings. County Building Up During Past Week Building operations in unincorporated territory of Orange county spurted to $405,397 during the past week, records of the county building department disclosed today. The week's volume was spear-headed by Garden Grove's $201,-740 permits, representing nearly half the total. Fullerton area had $35,000 in permits. Anaheim area permits amounted to $11,700, ranking next to Fullerton's total. Yorba Linda had $8732; Cypress, $7800; Stanton, $3100; Placentia, $3000; Katella, $1250. Anaheim area permits included: Richard J. O'Kane residence, 7762 Louise dr., $9500; H. R. Hille, residence, 10061 Brookhurst, $2000. ROSES are now in bloom! If you missed planting bare root, see our display of BLOOMING STOCK. ● Bush Roses ● Tree Roses ● Climbing Roses We Give Gold Bond Stamps BOTTS NURSERY LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 1228 Lincoln Avenue—Phone Anaheim 5450 BUILDING Budding Brings New Life to Old Healthy Plants Few gardeners realize that an old plant can be completely remodeled by budding. Magic can be accomplished by placing a single bud in contact with the live wood of a growing plant. A new variety of rose, for example, can be introduced into an old plant, missing branches of an espalier can be replaced, or a flowering tree can be changed into a fruit-bearing tree. Plants which are usually budded, rather than grafted, include peach, cherry, and plum trees, and most stone fruits. Commercially grown roses are invariably propagated by means of budding. Unlike grafting, budding requires only a single bud. Further information as to the tools to be used, the best times to bud various trees and shrubs, means to force young growth on an old tree to produce wood suitable for budding, and suggestions for protecting the tender buds until active growth starts can be obtained from your local nurseryman. Within one nine-year period Thomas A. Edison took out 370 patents covering various aspects Our common geraniums which are not really geraniums at all, but members of the genus Pelargonium, are among our best garden subjects. Native to South Africa, they have been cultivated for more than 200 years and much hybridizing has been done. Although the group has suffered lack of popularity in our area, some of the very fine recent introductions have revived interest. Lack of popularity may have been due in part to the ease with which slips can be passed around and the ease with which the plants can be grown in this area. The name Pelargonium is usually reserved for the type known as Martha Washington geraniums, but the common garden geraniums, the scented leaf geraniums, and the ivy geraniums also are all Pelargoniums. There is considerable confusion in the matter of names. Pelargoniums—or geraniums, as you may wish to call them—require very little cultivation. Weed control with a hoe or getting the soil ready for planting is about all that is necessary. Cultivation should be shallow to avoid injuring the roots. Bedding varieties require very little attention during the growing season. Regular pinching off of the tips makes for stockier and bushier plants that yield more flowers and makes heavy pruning unnecessary most of the time. This includes the trailing ivy type as well as the bush types. Martha Washington are inclined to become rangy unless they are pinched back. Heavy pruning may be done at any time except just before the cold season. If done at this time, new growth is forced which is easily injured by frost. Also little pruning is desirable during periods of heavy bloom. BULBS MAY BE PLANTED Nurserymen say... by (Orange County Nurserymen's Association) Within one nine-year period Thomas A. Edison took out 370 patents covering various aspects of the distribution of electricity. Bring May Flowers So goes the old saying... BUT ... it also brings you a beautiful lawn ... a plentiful garden ... and easy to work yard. This is ANAHEIM HOME BEAUTIFICATION WEEK Sow grass seed ... spread manure ... plant tender young plants ... rose bushes, young trees. Let us advise you. Roy L. Kirk Landscape Nursery 128 W. Broadway (Opposite Post Office) Ph. 5108 GRASS IS GREENER ON Scott's side of the fence Because the amateur gets professional lawn beauty results by following the simple Scott's Program. Scott's LAWN SEED makes the thick, sparkling green turf that folks rave about. It's economical, too — 3,000,000 seeds per pound in Scott's so you only need a third as much. 1 lb — $1.55 5 lbs — $7.65 SPECIAL PURPOSE seed for deep shade, drier soils, terraces, play areas. Fast growing. 1 lb — $1.25 5 lbs — $6.15 includes the trailing ivy type as well as the bush types. Martha Washington are inclined to become rangy unless they are pinched back. Heavy pruning may be done at any time except just before the cold season. If done at this time, new growth is forced which is easily injured by frost. Also little pruning is desirable during periods of heavy bloom. BULBS MAY BE PLANTED NOW, ALSO GLADIOLUS Bulbs of tigridia, tuberous begonia, gloxinia may be planted now, and another planting of gladiolus made for summer bloom. Growing plants of amaryllis, nerine, pancratium, and Peruvian hyacinth are available now to bloom in summer and fall. "More For Your Building Dollar" JUST ADD WATER MIX AND USE... SAKRETE PRE-MIXED CONCRETE IN BAGS THERE ARE FOUR MIXES: SAKRETE Concrete Mix, Sand Mix, Mortar Mix, Water-lite. Walt... REDWOOD FENCES 5 Foot Redwood Board Fence Includes 4"x4"-7' Redwood Posts 10 feet apart 2"x4" Dourls Fir Rails—1"x6" or 1"x8" Redwood Boards cut to length, and Nails. PER LINEAL FOOT... Estimates cheerfully given on your choice of modern fence. Materials available now. Redwood Rustic Sidings 1"x8" and 1"x12" Select A & Clear Cove Rustic or V Joint PER THOUSAND... A very good buy if you plan to paint 125 N. MANCHESTER - ANAHEIM PH. ANAHEIM 2118 TAYLOR LUMBER CO.