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June 27th
Met at Sharon, owing to the weather, there was not a full attenance of members. the garden was found to be in fine condition, particularly the part devoted to the melon vines. It was thought by some that many things were too near together.

Questions.
Is it too late to plant soup beans?
A. I was thought that it might be worth while to try.
Q. How to make rose bushes a fine shape?
A. Trim them back.
Q. Was it too late to plant potatoes?
A. No.

Falling Green
July 25th
The Society met at Falling Green, most of the members present. After the usual delay caused by want of punctuality in some of the members the meeting was organized by the appointment of Frances Miller as foreman and the following questions were asked and answered.
Q. What shall be done with lima bean vines that look badly?
A. Watering with soap suds was recommended by one, another proposed digging in manure, but it was generally thought best to let them alone as the yellow appearance complained of was probably brought on by wet weather.