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H/6/1882 -1-

Sharon

Sharon

June 6th
1882

Noon Temperature 67°

Our Horticultural Society
met at the usual hour every
family except White Hall represented
by several members. Our guests were
Mrs & Miss Leggert Mrs Tyson and
daughter, Miss Bentley & Mrs Janney.
After the usual reading of minutes
the readers for the meeting were
called for. Henry Miller absent
so reappointed for next meeting.

Readers
Mary Gilpin
Henry Miller

Mary Gilpin read an article
on pruning running vines such
as the wisteria honeysuckles &c.
in such a manner as to make them trees

Questions

I How can quince trees be made to bear?
It was a general complaint through
the neighborhood that quince trees
did not bear. Some recommended
putting salt around them, but
only if well protected from horses & cattle

II Has the strawberry crop failed
in this section?
Yes fine bloom, but little fruit

III How can ants in flower beds be
destroyed?
Continual working would answer.

IV Why do the blossoms of
poplar trees fall prematurely?
Cause unknown