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H/10/1882 -2-

Hannah Stabler who was one of the read
-ers for this meeting, plead guilty to forgetful
-ness and was re-appointed for the next
meeting. Annie F. Brooke read by proxy and
Francis Miller read some verses by Marshal
P. Wilder President of Horticultural Society of
Boston

Questions

1 The question of winter protection for
roses was discussed; pine or cedar boughs
are preferred by several members and
care has to be used in taking it off
at the proper time in the Spring

2 Is it to late to sow parsley? No.

3 How can we get rid of ground ivy?
Pull up by the roots or use lawn mower

4 Would it be well to paint a cypress
shingle roof? It was thought it would
pay.

5 What time take up lily of the Valley
to have it bloom in the house in
winter? Just before frost.

6 How treat rose bushes which are infes-
ted by ants? Take up, clean, and re
plant

7 How cultivate roses? Keep the
ground clean, give a shallow
working and fertilize

8 How eradicate plantains from
a lawn? If the lawn mower fail
it might be best to crop the
ground