Horticultural Society

List of Exibits ----- Sept. 1972

1. Riverside --------Hartge Roses - Mr. Lincoln and Comanche 2. Rocky Ridge ---- Thomas Italian Plum Tomatoes 3. The Cedars ------ Farquhar Cherry tomatoes, Blackberries, Flowers 4. B. and C. Hutton ------ Roses and a mixed Fall Bouquet 5. Sarah Mannakee ---- Herbs: Tansy, Penny Royal, Myrrh, Rue, Orange Mint, Lemon Balm, and a 12 1/2 pound cantalope raised by her son from Mary Moore Miller's seed -

July 3^rd, 1973. Mt. Pleasant - Harry & Flora Goff.

A summer thunderstorm arrived with the guests keeping Harry standing in rain and wind holding an umbrella as he greeted us. After the sun came out we were able to admire the beautiful green fields and lawn and the flower border and flourishing vegetable garden on this beautifully cared for farm. Absentees were Francis & Grace, Bea & Charles, Sylvia & Dick, Betty Ligon, Bill H?

The buffet cover-dish meal and friendly conversation were delightful.

President Hussman convened the meeting, and introduced Flora's sister, Mrs. Walker. Minutes were read, corrected and adopted. The Committee regarding the Power Line to Brighton reported that testimony is complete, and a summary will be made at the August 3^rd meeting.

Buzzy Hussman gave interesting sidelights of his recent visit to Mt. Storm and Western Maryland.

Robert Miller, selected to read, gave us advice from Jerry Baker's "Back to Nature Almanac." The answer to having bloom in one's garden is to plant shrubs. Select shrubs as to the time of blooming and be sure to have variety in color. Plant the day they've been dug and make the hole twice as large as the roots. Use wood chips and soap and water as the only spray. Don't disturb the old folks, i.e. leave azalea roots and shrubs of long standing.

With Sylvia absent because Dick is not well, there was no "Forethought"

A.D. Farquhar's report recorded the average High as 82°, the highest being 88° on June 11^th,

Horticultural Society August 7^th - Bien Venue - with Bea & Walter Wilson

As we parked our cars in the grassy area behind the Wilsons' charming house atop the hill overlooking Triadelphia Lake, we were warmly greeted an assisted by our host Walter. Bea had all in readiness for us within, and on the slopes below the house the wild flower garden and the well tended border were a delight. The deep pink geraniums which Bea perpetuates from year to year by cuttings made patches of color mixed with perennials and annuals, and rows of sun-flower heads to be used for birds were a show.

As always selecting foods from a variety of dishes and enjoying them with friends was a true delight.

Alan Thomas convened the meeting in Buzzy Hussman's absence. Also missed were Bill and Nancy Canby, Elizabeth Ligon, Francis & Grace, Bill Hartge, and the European Travelers, John and Dorothy Weske and Ellis and Lucy Manning. With Betty Hartge was her mother, Rebecca Small.

Mary Reading Miller had graciously offered to read and her article was entitled "Weeds in the Wind," from Wildlife Life Story. All of us can learn from the weeds - steadfast blue of chicory, tenacious quality of bind-weed, the beauty of jewel weed and milk-weed.

p.2 October, 1973 H10/1973-23 pileated wood-peckers (Tom says possibly 1 three times). Bill Hartge spotted a great blue heron and John Weske heard a mocking bird singing like a thrush.

Committee Reports 1. Membership Chairman Harry Goff presented the names of Jim and Mary Seilers to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bea and Walter Wilson. Jim and Mary's address is 2200 Elur Rd Silver Spring - Mary is Ex-Curator of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.

New Business Mary M. Miller asked how we feel about 5-acre zoning. The County Council has passed this ruling. Bill Canby doesn't think this includes the Olney Master Plan.

Questions Bill Canby asks whether he can move boxwood now or should they be left until Spring? Various opinions, but general feeling that now is all right.

Betty Hartge: What happened to minutes of 100 years ago? Alan apologizes, and will try to get them for next year

John Weske: Can you prune grape-vines now? The advice is to wait until January or February

Caroline Hussman: Is there a cover crop for a garden pot that has not been mulched?

Answers: Barley, rye, hairy vetch. All can be turned under

Exhibits-----October 1973.

Mary Bea and Claire. A bouquet of Fall flowers.

Betty and Bill Hartge Mr. Lincoln rose.

S. D. Mannakee Michaelmas Daisy, Asteroid, Beauty Bush, Cemifugia.

Great Ease Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, raspberries, 5 kinds of Dahlias, Korean Chrysanthemum, Glad, Lacothane, T

The Highlands Roses.

Mt. Pleasant Tuberous Begonias