Horticultural Society

H/6/1892-1-

Norwood Jun 9th 1892 noon 79

A large and pleasant company assembled at about the usual hour The absent were the members from Longwood Riverton, Stanmore, Avalon and the Cedars; the guests were Edith D. Bentley, M. B. Thomas, Hallie Bentley William and Mary, Lizzie Moore, Tom and Dora Moore Hallie Lea, Mrs. Harry Gilpin & Edith Hutton. Soon after arriving a dark cloud seemed so near that it was thought best to visit the garden before entering the the house for the usual routine of business. The box walk was enjoyed and the garden admired for its promise of abundant supplies of vegetables. The roses were blooming tho' the finest bloom was over. The Dahlias were set out and staked which they should always be, at the time of planting, so that the tender brittle stalks can be supported as soon as they are a foot high. If this is not attended to early

July 4th-1967

THE COTTAGE with Mary Moore Miller

The wather was promising- and Mary Moore had tables all ready on the lawn for supper- when as we were gathering the biggest, blackest cloud came rolling along, Stopped right over our tables and guests- set them up again in the living room which was all ready for the meeting- and went on with the usual delectable dinner. After which everyone helped to take down the tables and ready the room for the meeting, which was called to order at the usual time-8.00by the president, Ellis Manning.

We were glad to have with us former members, Jack and Helen Bentley and Helen's sister- Ruth and Raymond Havens and Sallie Brooke and Jean Coulter.

And we were sorry to not have with us :- Rust and Elizabeth Canby, Dick and Sylvia Woodward, Harry and Flora Goff, Walter and Bea Wilson, Alan and Dale Thomas and Claire Hutton.

The minutes were read and approved.

We voted on the names of WIlliam and Zela Hechendorn for membership- the membership committee having presented them at the last meeting. they were elected, and Ellis and Lucy Manning will call on them to invite them to become members.

Helen Farquhar read fromt he newest Edward Teale booka diary of the seasons. She read his July 4th notes- when he listened to and observed the insects around him- calling them by name- and made them sound so friendly and interesting one hesitates to spray! No volunteer articles and no Forethought.

Douglas Farquhar gave his weather report for Junea very dry month after a rather wet May- only three days when we had a measurable rainfall- totaling 2.1 inch with and average temperature of 81 degrees.

Elizabeth Ligon told them of watching a row of young robins patiently sitting waiting while the mother went back and forth into the strawberry bedd bringing them the fruit.

QUESTIONS;

Elizabeth Ligon wants to know why she lost an azelia, one of a group of the same kind and age in the same location- which just died very quickly. No good answer unless it was attacked by some bug - but why just that one.

John Weske asked about where there had been formal gardens in Sandy Spring. Theere were several- none of which survive, as the informal ones seem more in keeping with our lives- and help now. There was a lovely one at Norwood one at Alloway- Tanglewood, and other were mentioned.

The question was asked about cuttingover the strawberry bed after it stops bearing. After some discussion, mostly against- Robert Miller said he always do so- and found it very satisfactory.

There were not too many exhibits but what there was was very good- from Great Ease, The Cedars, The Highlands and The Mannings.

Adjourned to meet at Great Ease on August 1st- with Alan Thomas as the reader.

Mary Reading Miller, Sect'y

August 1st- 1967

GREAT EASE with Garland and Elizabeth Ligon

It was rather cloudy- and quite warm when we met at Great Ease- abd after enjoying the extensive gardens- bother flower and vegetable we also enjoyed the usual good dinner.

We were called to order at the usual time by our President Ellis Manning- who greeted our new members, William and Zela Heckendorn- and out guests, Bob and Nell Johnsen-

The minutes of the July Meeting were read and approved.

Alan Thomas had for his selected article one of #Fragrance in the garden", from Taylor's Garden Guide. The use of perfume is ancient- the Arabs and Persians of the early day having the banquet floors strewn to the depth of the wine glass with fragrant rose petals. And so through the ages gardens have been cultivated for their seetness as well as beauty. The fragrant night garden is especially desirable- many of which are white- many familliar flowers were named, but we also contributed several not named by Mr.Taylor. Many of the most common fragrants are used and blended for the ingredients for the expensive perfumes. He outlined a method for "do it" yourself" perfume to be made at home- but we decided to economize on something else, and continue to buy our perfume. onimize on something else, and continue to buy our perfume. Many reminiscences and comments followed this interesting article.

Caroline Hussman read an article from Dr. Seibert of Longwood Gardens about smog and its effect on gardens and trees- which is not good. He listed some which seen impervious to it.

William Heckendorn told of the research the Space Program is doing to reconstitute the ir in the big labs reaching for the moon.

Douglas Farquhar reported the average high temperature for July was 81, the highest being 88 and the low55- with mesurable rain on 1/4 days totaling 5.5 inches.

Mary Moore Miller, Assistant Secretary, told us there were exhibits from:- Rocky Ridge, The Cedars, The Highlands, The Cottage, Oakwood, Bien Venu, Claire and Bea Hutton- and from the Heckendorns a most beautiful fasket with many varieties of lettuce. Mary Moore had an apple she wanted identified and after sampling it Betty Ligon diagnosed it summer rambo.

Dorothy Weske is, for the third year , enjoying a nest of Phoebes,and is especially entertained by the attention of the father.

QUESTION: Clematis can be cut back in the fall to a footand dead dead wood should be cut out at any time- however it does not have to be cut back unless it has become unsightly.

John Weske's peach trees have so many other trees around them that they are growing too tall- when should he trim them - This should be done in the late winter.

Plant strawberries the last of August.

Buz Hussman spoke of the very large trees which are being moved- and which has prompted him to consider putting out a grove to cultivate for the sale- he asked the opinion of the club- and asked for suggestions of varieties. It met with general approval- and several kinds were were recommended- but he was advised to get in contact with The Maryland Department off Forests and Parks.

Dale Thomas asked about putting grass clippings on the compost. It is all right, but watch out for spontanious combustionespecially if the pile is near a building.

(105th year) H/4/1968-1April 2nd- 1968 MONTRESOR with Rust and Elizabeth Canby

It was a lovely, cool April afternoon when we gathered in this gracious, beautiful home for the first meeting of the year. Spring flowers were coming into bloom outside- and inside the arrangements were so lavish and beautiful. Spiraea, forsythia, daffadils- and camelias- the like of which we have not often seen in this locality. Friends from Takoma Park had brought them- and the profusion and color was indeed outstanding.

The members seemed also to out do themselves with the variety and deliciousness of the so called pot-luck dinner- and after enjoying it- and the pleasure of seeing each other againwe settled down for the meeting.

Our president, Ellis Manning called us to order around eight o'clock- and welcomed us for the new year, and the guests, Louise Canby and Nancy Canby to the meeting.

The minutes of the last meeting, in October, was read and approved.

Under unfinished business the secretary read the ByLaws as is usual at the April meeting.

Ulric Hutton had the selected article- one written by the mother of Anthony Trollop and published in Krutch's book: "The Gardeners World". She was rather disappointed on the whole with her vivit here in 1830. She did like the strawberries and peaches- but they were not so good as in England. She admired the wild flowers- especially the dogwood, locust bloom, poison Elder or sumac and the red-bud and others- but unfavorable comparison crept in very often. The lightening bugs and birds she admiredalso a profusion of fall woods flowers- with most of which she was not familiar- but declared no one she met knew them either!

For her forethought Sylvia Woodward told us to get the evergreens planted. Watch out for yellow streaked leaves on the jonquils and remove leaves- the plant if necessary. Spray Iris- and plant the first glads. Prune early blooming shrubs as soon as the flowers fade. Fertilize shrubs- sew batchelors buttons and larkspur also sweetpeas. If you want to g row your own tomato plants sow the seed now. Push mothballs into the ground around your crocus to keep the mice away- and she ended with an April Fool joke on us.

Our weather man, A. D. Farquhar gave us a rather detailed report covering somewhat the months we were not meeting. The high for October was78- and he recorded a low, in Jan. of -7. Several others reported a lower reading, William Heckendorn having seen-12. We had no record of the water level, but it is most certainly up.

Mary Moore, serving as Assistant Secretary reported exhibits, mostly flowers from:- The Huttons, Mt. Pleasant, Great Ease, The Cottage, The Highlands, Rocky Ridge, Springdale, Pine Hill Oakwood The Cedars, who also had Parsnips and Salsify-dug from the garden this afternoon- and from Spring Villa beautiful lush water cress. The arbutus from Pine Hill should also be especially mentioned- so lovely and becom ng increasingly rare.

Large flocks of geese have been seen. Some reported fewer birds this winter- others thought the normal numbers were with us. Of course it was a rather open winter. Various kinds of woodpeckers have been around- waxwings- a covey of partridges reported by Clair Hutton- and the usual old friends.

Roadside trash was again discussed. We will try to investigate to see if anything is being done- any collections being

Beginning of 99th year

H/3/1962 -1-

Rose and Ulrich Hutton April 3, 1962

Spring was definitely in the air as we held our first meeting of 1962 with Rose and Ulric Hutton. Your new secretary arrived late, it was too dark to report on the garden, but the house was delightful the flowers lovely, the food most bountiful, and it was good to be back with Horticulture friends after so many months. Mr. and Mrs. Lundberg of Ednor were guests.

After supper the meeting was called to order by Robert Miller. The nominating committee reported that Lucy Manning had been nominated as secretary and had accepted. She did with the understanding that minutes might be sketchy for a few months.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mary Moore Miller reported a balance of $22.45 on hand, turned over to the new Secretary, and that dues would be payable in May. Mary Moore had completed the term of Mrs. Havens resigned.

Frances Thomas was the reader. He reminded us with true Thomas philosophy that winter was fading, spring was starting, and suggested we look around and about us and see what one can do when not busy. He then read a delightful article by Jim Bishop, in which he lets us see his innermost thoughts. Mr. Bishop is sitting before the fire, alone in the quietude of his thoughts and his living room. The children are in bed, the logs burn slowly, tossing red and yellow spangles against the bare beams of the ciling. He gazes into the fire, sees it all and sees it not. He is hypnotized by the burning embers, enjoying being alone. He listens to the night sounds, the grunts of the old timbers, the creak of the weather vane as it is buffeted by the wind, the soft hiss of old sap bleeding in the fire. As he gazes into the fire he is there, yet a light year away. He realizes that soon he will be old. All