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-dale. The vegetables were from Olney Riverside Hermon Rockland Sharon Longwood and Falling Green. Upon comparing them with the previous year, not a great deal of difference was noticed; The Tomato and cabbage plants were an inch or two higher but other plants were about the same.

Poultry

Rock Spring chickens 26 Fulford chickens 40 Alloway chickens 50 Olney chickens 40 Sharon chickens 51 Longwood chickens 220 Hermon chickens 51 Norwood chickens 200 Avalon chickens 29 Rockland chickens 275 Riverside chickens 150

Mary W. Kirk brought a drink -ing vessel for poultry made of tin and upon the same principle as the bottle filled with water and inverted in a saucer.

Eliza Brooke brought a curious species of Fungi said to be edible

In referring to a question at a previous meeting, of how to make Geraniums bloom, Samuel Hopkins

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us about last month, with Gudes- and they said it was a Persian Lilac-

John Weske want to know how to encourage his planting of Quaker Ladies to increase. He has used some sawdust- that should be good- they usually grow on the edge of a woods.

Use DDT for Birch Boror.

Buzz Husseman has noticed many sycamores throughout the Counts, dying. Pete Hutton says some desease struck them some years ago, and the dry years may have taken a greater toll because of their weekened condition.

Dale Thomas has started some seedling of Franklinia- should she move them out now? Pete Hutton says wait until early next spring.

The fact was brought up that our early meeting hour inflicts a hardship on many of our members, especially those who work in Washington, and must buck evening traffic on the way home. We decided to move it up a little- meeting at 6:30 instead of 6:15 with dinner at 6:45. Of course that is the important change as we can always go to the place of meeting in time to look over the grounds and gardens- but dinner will start a little later. This was duly moved, seconded and carried.

Helen Farquhar was appointed reader for the July meeting-and as so many will be absent at that time we appointed Alan Thomas for the August Meeting at Great Ease.

We then adjourned to meet with Mary Moore Miller at the Cottage on July 4th-

Mary Reading Miller,

Secretary

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.

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his report of May weather, which was read. Douglas and Helen were absent, as they were attending a birthday celbration for Mrs. Hallowell, a member whom we all miss.

The Thomases told some interesting bird stories stemming from Chestertown. This is a haven for ducks and geese. It is customary to leave some corn rows uncut to lure and geese and birds, so they will be available for hunting. At times the fields are undulating with white geese, a beautiful sight. There are also mallard ducks around, but very few hens, [?] white swan

Unfinished business: Further consideration was given to the day of the week on which Horticulture meets, because several members can not come because of PTA meetings. Any change of day will present difficulties. It was finally suggested that members obligated to attend PYA come for dinner, and then leave.

The names of Allan and Dale Thomas were presented for membership. To be voted on at the next meeting.

Questions: Mrs. Weske asked about cutting dead iris blooms. By a quick pull or twist the dead flower stalk will break. This is quicker than cutting.

Clive Lawrence John Weske asked if Horticulture had ever been or operated a cooperative. No but Horticultur spomsored annual exhibits of produce.

Carolyn Hussman was given 3 peonies. Plant but do not cut back now.