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utilized for artificial reforestation and will thus become of great demonstrational value to all the foresters of the Middle West, but the fundamental idea behind the whole plan is that this forest planting will prove, as the years advance, a commercially profitable enterprise.

On this land a boy's camp is to be started - its plan is in itself particularly interesting, as it will offer a place where forestry, nature study, & forest recreation can be practical in the fullest measure. The work is being rushed so that actual opening of the camp will take place the first of July 1923."

This land was once originally in possession of the Indians, and our Pres. reminded us that from Damascus through Olney to Laurel, was once an Indian trail. We listened with interest to a poem written in 1620, read by Mary Reading. Farmers had troubles with their crops in by-gone days, as well as now - the style of the poem was most primitive.

The Sec. read accounts of the gorgeous 'display of amaryllis shown in the greenhouses of the Dept. of Agriculture, &

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The annual dues were collected from all families present, bringing the balance in the treasury to $25.50.

Vegetable exhibits were brought from The Cedars, Jack Bentley's garden, Alloway and The Highlands, lettuce and radishes. Lovely flowers were brought from Edgewood, The Cedars, The highlands, Clermont, Alloway 4 kinds of lilac and wisteria from Homestone, pink narcissus and the tall, strange Indian lily from Millwood. All of us were interested in Elizabeth Jackson's dainty, pink lily-of-the valley, and in the her rare, fragrant Queen Anne narcissus spray, fromrefound in Charleston, South N.C.

In the Forethought Notes, Rebecca Small reported T A M really to be an effecctive posion ivy remedy. Don`t forget to stake tall perennials. Do sow annuals now, manure the rhubarb, give the iris an aoolication of bonemeal, and bury the houseplants in the soil under some tree.

The Horticultural was equally delighted to wlecome Francis and Grace Thomas into membership by a unanimous vote, and to recive the application for membership of Helen and Jack Bentley.

April had been cool cool and dry, reminded the meterologist. 44 degrees was the average temperature and there was rainfall of 2 1/4 inches.

The motion was passed providing for a committee of three to plan for places of meeting. Mary Reading, Elizabeth Ligon and the secretary were named, with the President ex officio.

A good question and answer period followed. Various opinions were expressed regarding the box supper fearure of this Society. The concensus seemed to be in favor of the present elements of suspense and surprise, and Edward's spoon bread.

The meeting was adjourned to meet at "Hickory Ridge" in June.

ISQ, sec pro tem

Helen Hallowell and Robert Miller, readers in June.

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Bea Wilson was so full and bubbling over with "Forethought" that your Secretary had a hard time keeping up with her. Among other things she reminded us to sow seeds for early plants in the house, to get rid of chickweed, repair your lawnmowers, prepare the compost pile, plant a highly resistant tomato the Enterprize available at Beltsville, fertilize peonies and other plants, remove mounds from your roses and make a final pruning of peach trees as the blossoms open. She suggested planting the "Madcap" Hollyhock seeds now to have early Fall blooms. Sycamores are being used in place of Elms as shade trees, there are new hybrid Pansies of more than three inches in diameter, the Chrysler Imperial Rose now has the best fragrance in five years and the Red Monarch Sweet William is now an annual.

Liz Canby, our Assistant for the evening, read the list of exhibits as follows: the Mannings brought Andromeda, Magnolia, Plum and Jonquils; The Wilsons had Nasturtiums and Hen & Chicks; Pansies and Parsley were brought by the Farquhars; the Ulric Huttons had Pieris Florinbunda, Pieris Japonica and Daffodils; the Canbys had Cabbage, Turnips and Kale, while the Thomases had some Kale; Claire and Bea Hutton brought 3 varieties of Jonquils, White Myrtle, Purple Myrtle Johnny-Jump-Ups and Hyacinth; and the Ligons had 10 varieties of Daffodils, as well as from their greenhouse 4 kinds of Begonias, 2 Geraniums, Calla Lily, 2 Stocks, 2 Orchids, Lantana and some Fuchsia.

The Ligons have songsparrows and the Weskes have purple finches, while other members mentioned seeing Gulls, Juncos, Larks, Blackbirds, Red Bellied Woodpeckers, Tohees, Cardinals, and many various types of Sparrows.

As required in our By-Laws, the Secretary read the By-Laws and Resolutions at this first meeting of the year. A discussion arose on the 5th Resolution which states: "That the day before each meeting every family shall report to the hostess how many from that house expect to attend". Betty Ligon closed the discussion with the resolution: "Members should notify the hostess if they cannot attend a meeting". The members present agreed on this proposal to be voted upon at the next meeting.

Questions: Mary Reading has a Nandina which is green and lovely on one side only, leaves on the other side were frost-bitten. Also, she notified us that Mrs Brewster is anxious to get a ManGardener to "live in" at Olney Inn.

Bob Miller announced the Olney Theatre Play "Come Blow Your Horn", to be shown later this month, is being partly sponsored by the Sandy Spring Lions Club and he has tickets for sale.

Pete Ligon noted that winer killed foliage is mostly above the snow but not below it. He needs a suitable container for Watermelon and Cantaloup seeds. One-half of milk carton is good to use but "Peat" Pots should work out best.

Betty Ligon: Should we spray roses with a regular spray now? Get a good fungicide first. She also has squirrels climbing up her pipes, but we couldn't do much about that!

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It was the gnats that prevented our meeting at Concord but the Woodwards made us feel thoroughly "at home" by way of the lovely flower arrangements on each table and mantle and in other "vital"spots. They had grown all at Concord so we knew we were missing |much by not seeing their original settings in the home garden. We were impressed by the effects produced by balsom in pale pinks, and rich reds, by the spray of blackberries in with purple and lavender petunias and ivy, to mention a few highlights.

Our president welcomed Flora and Harry Goff who, we hope, will continue to meet with us; and welcomed the guests- Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich.

The minutes|of last month were read and accepted.

Bea Wilson read an article on shade trees, setting forth the advantages of many varieties and reminding us that patterns of bare branches in winter serve to decorate as well as the tree in full leaf in other seasons. The beauty of the natural form can show up if trees are not too crowded. To mentuon a few,- the English maple grows low35 ft. , gives color and is good for climbing; the Katsua is nearly free of insects and has pleasantly spreading branches; the Chinese scholar tree also has no pests and has cream colored blossoms like the locust; the Japanese tree-lilac has white blossoms in June; the native Bourwood grows to 75 ft. and the flowers in late summer.

Mary Reading N. Miller read extracts from the book, "Cooking by the Garden Calendar". There are gardiners who like to cook and cooks who like to garden so the results are many ways to grow and prepre foods. If we will plant cucumber seeds with flower pots surrounding them, water can be kept in the pots for good results in|plants and fruit. Corn-on-the-cob put on the tables in 20 min. from the garden tastes best. Try fresh tomato juice for delicacy,- no canning- just extracted,- with a little salt, basil and lemon juice added. Freeze cubes of tomato or raspberry juice for variety.

Sylvia Woodward's forethought stirred us tto plan for action on many fronts.- such as cutting back annuals for more second bloom, ordering bulbs for fall planting, lifting what daffodil bulbs as are to be donelifted, potting herbs for winter, dividing iris, pinching chrysanthemums for the last time, fertilizing, planting corn salad (by Mary Reading's book defined as a substitute for lettuce in the spring, known also as fetticus) and planting also marvel peas for fall.

The meteorlogist reported the ave. high for July as 84°(little below normal), highest 39°; ave. low 66°. lowest 55°; mean temp 75°- little cooler than normal; 5.14 in. of rain fell; measurable rain fell on 15 days- a lttle on 6 other days.

Exhibits: the flowers grown by the Woodwards and arranged by Carol W. Arnatt, also the hanging basket from there with [tuberose rooted?] in it,- very attractive; tuberous begonias by Bea and Claire Hutton; vegetables|by the Wilsons,and from hanging begonias

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When President Ulric Huton asked about bird stores, Bea Wilson started to tell about a Bluebird article in the Woman's Day, until Flora Goff asked her to wait until next month because she intended to use the article as part of her own reading program. Betty Ligon commented that both sparrows and cardinals had been seen feeding their young on her feeder. Douglas Farquhar reminded us of the habit of Ospreys washing their feet in the water and that their tremendous wingspread helped them perform this "feat". Ulric had seen them up in the Adirondacks.

There were no Committee reports, no old business, no new business and no questions from the hosts. Douglas Farquhar reminding us if the recent Gaithersburg Fair, pointed out some of our local talent in the lamb judging contests, with the Meyers, the Ligons, Better grey and others winning prizes. He thought that the vegetable display was excellent this year, and remarked that this was now the largest County Fair in Maryland.

Harry Goff says that Maple trees are not necessarily blighted but that they need to be fed and trimmed.

Mary Reading has lots of seed pods on early Magnolias; should they be cut off? Not after they are formed, but some thought it would make no difference.

Betty Ligon wondered if she had chipmunks or voles in her rose bed. Not having seen either one, we couldn't answer her.

Helen Farquhar reported that her Amaryllis did come up the very next day after having questioned us about it last month.

Lucy Manning asked if English Holly has Yellow? Yes, and many colors but it would not be hardy.

Walter Wilson was too comfortable to think of any questions.

Mary Moore Miller has new grass seed coming up in various spots; should it be watered? Don't start watering unless you keep it up continually, for it should be able to start itself.

Bea Hutton found a bag of fertilizer on the road; when should she use it? Considering the many other things she has found beside the road, including beer cans and two dollars, she is lucky it was not a dead dog in the sack. She was advised to spread it after a light snowfall, if at all usable.

Dale Thomas wonders if she should trim off the lower green branches of her variagated holly bush. The discoloration is a sign of anemia, but branches should not be trimmed unless a definite improvement in shape is desired.

Having completed the question period, we settled back to enjoy a trip to Europe with Claire Hutton and her slides.