Horticultural Society

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NORWOOD,

May 2, 1933

Helen Hunt Jackson said, "Ah! March, we know Thou art kindhearted, spite of ugly looks and threats and out of sight art nursing violets".

When we assembled at Avalon on April 4th, for our first meeting of the Horticultural we could have thought many beautiful spring flowers and shrubs had been nursed by a grey cold March. The spring flowers seemed to be all around us, we were greeted by a carpet of crocus' and green.

After luncheon we aseembled in the living room the usual call for order was made by the chairman, Henry J. Nichols. The minutes of the meeting at The Cedars, October 4, 1932 were read and accepted. As called for in our By-Laws the Apirl meeting of our Society is a more business meeting. The By-Laws and Constitution shall be read and every two years were re-elected, Henry J. Nichols, President, Robet H. Miller, Jr. Vice-President, Mary M. Nichols Secretary-Treasurer. The appointment of Helen N. Farquhar as Forethought was again made. Clarence Hurry was elected as The Horticultural Representative to The Community Council.

The first appointed Reader, Lillie Stabler, read from a writing of Millicent Taylor, taken from the book written by Marian Crane, Gardens of America. A fairy tale of our very gardens, not forgetting the folks who have only a city back yard which they trun into a place of charm and beauty. Lillie also read an article on Freesias.

Cornelia Bentley, the second reader gave us a most interesting paper by Andrew Adams, " Planting a flower Garden", much wholesome advice to follow.

There were no volunteer articles.

Helen Farquhar read a prepared paper with April suggstions.

Jean Coulter, assistant secretary, gave a report of spring vegetables, winter kept vegetables. some small plants and a variety of flowers.

The application for membership made for Mr. & Mrs. Hill was left to be acted on later.

Mary Hutton's application for membership, know to be in the mail, was by judicail sanction accepted, to be acted upon at the May meeting.

Helen Hallowell asked for baskets to use with the flower containers, two were offered, if not what

H/8/1933-1-

Lucworth Sep 5th

A very good attendance of Horticultural members with some guests assembled on the lawn at Falling Green for the August meeting of this time honored Society. This fine old home so wonderfully preserved has been the meeting place of many Horticultural Groups. Out of it came presiding officers members since the organization and the cooperative and interest of those who have followed are now one of the strongest ties that hold the Horticultural Society together. In the absence of the Pres. Robert H. Miller Jr. Vice Pres called the meeting to order. The minutes of the July meeting at Cloverly were read and adopted without change. Helen Hallowell appointed reader gave us advice on the planting of shrubbery. Have planting place well prepared as to soil. Arrange roots carefully. Lime shrubbery before planting if required.

{4/}H/7/1938-4eating sweet alysum for which Hess' Louise powder is good.

Cut out the old raspberry canes, leaving the new growth for future bearing.

Leave glass jars over rose cuttings until spring.

No one has raised nutmeg squash which are now found in market.

Albert Stabler bought cherry trees several years ago that have proved not the kind he ordered. He was encouraged to buy cutting back in the spring + make cleft grafts on them.

The secretary was asked to send a message of love + sympathy to the Cloverly family with the hope that their anxiety over the illness of ther dear mother + sister would soon be relieved. Readers for next meeting - Robert H. Miller Jr. and Helen N. Farquhar.

H/4/1935-2-

Tanglewood - April 2 -'35

The first meeting of the Horticultural of 1935 was called to order after lunch at Tanglewood by Henry J. Nichols with Helen N. Farquhar acting as secretary.

Minutes of the meeting at Falling Green in October '34 were read & adopted followed by a letter from the guest speaker at that time, Dr. W. R. Beattie of the Agricultural Department who apparently enjoyed the meeting so much as we did in having him & Mrs. Beattie with us.

The reading on the Constitution and By-Laws preceded the election of officers for the next two years and as the President & Secretary who had served us so acceptably for several terms asked to be released. Clarence Hurry accepted the Presidency & Mariana S. Miller the office of secretary - treasurer with Robert H. Miller Jr. again Vice-President.* * Edith B. Green to confirm A message of appreciation for his faithful service and excellent minutes was directed to be sent to Mary M. Nichols.

We received with regret the resignation of Lena Weld as a member. It was moved and carried that we

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but Mr. Harry's beans have been riddled.

Vine berries are used for jelly and eating raw.

The meeting adjourned to Ten Oaks with Emma Stabler & Robt. H. Miller Jr. as readers.

Helen S. Hallowell Secretary Pro-tem.