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practical suggestions for the coming month. Her idea of an annual Garden Pilgrimage to all the Horticultural Gardens before one meeting met a ready response, and the discussion was referred to the next meeting.

Sallie Brooke and others told of the unusual number and fearlessness of moles which this Spring cross roads and move about on the grass of lawns. Helen Hallowell told of having enjoyed a talk by Mrs. Cran, an English Woman who expects to add a book about American Gardens to others she has written of Gardens elsewhere. She considered the Charleston Magnolia Gardens the most beautiful in the world, but thinks the United States crazy in regard to Box Bushes.

The poultry report showed that there were only 1120 chickens at the homes of the members present, and that 800 of these were at Lulworth which gave us an added reason for being glad the Welds joined the Horticultural.

The Secretary cast the unamious vote of the Sociely for Mr. & Mrs. Hurry as members.

QUESTIONS.

The questions brought out advise not to cut down Iris, to trim off the faded flowers of Narcissus, to divide large peonies and give dahlias room to grow large. The Specimem tables were full, but while they were being examined many eyes were turned to the dogwood on the lawn with the remark that they were the most beautiful they had ever seen.

Much regret was felt that our Secretary was absent and the desire was that this feeling should be expressed to her.

Adjourned to Tanglewood June 3rd. M. Magruder, Sec, P. T.

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OVERLOOK,

July 1st. 1930

"What is so rare as a day in June If ever comes perfect day, When Heaven ties earth, if it be in twain And over it gently its soft air lay."

Just such a day The Horticultural met at Tanglewood with Frederic and Elza Thomas. Almost all of the members were with us, our new friends and members, Mr. & Mrs. Hurry were welcomed to our membership.

Since the last meeting our valued member Mrs. Hagerman had been called to the Great Beyond. By request a memorial was prepared and read by Mary Reading Nichols. Cousin Charlie Brooke suggested this tribute be spread upon the minutes, and a copy be sent Mr. Hagerman and his family. The Secretary was insturcted to do this.

The readers for the meeting were Helen Nesbit Farquhar and Mary Reading Nichols. Helen read a most entertaining discription of the Magnolia Gargens of Charleston S.C., and Mary Reading told of the Historic trees of Washington D.C., their origin and significance. Both articles were instructive and full of charm.

Anna Farquhar, our Forethought gave us information, suggestions for planting and pruning, when and how, and reminded us of the beauties of June that lie around us as we pass along. Flowers require love to make them grow and flourish.

Our Poultry report of this season was 3746, exceeding that of 1929 by 1548. no poultry other than chickens, was reported this year.

The Assistant Secretary, Mary Brooke,