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Olney 1866 Mar 31st

The opening meeting in 1866. of the Horticultural
Society was held at Olney March 31. during the first
thunderstorm of the season. It was well attended
all the members present except Sarah B Stabler, Rachel
Gilpin & Eliza Brooke of Brooke Grove

Frances Miller the originator and foundation of the
Society was appointed Foreman for the season.
Margaret B Magruder Secy.

The question was asked what gardening had
been done this season?
All who had Hot beds had planted them, and
some had Tomatoes Cabbage Beets & lettuce up in
them. All had potatoes planted & almost every one
Peas, Beets, Lettuce, Radish & Cabbage seed in the garden.
Francis Miller Eliza Brooke (Falling Green) & Margt B
Magruder had also planted corn. & the two last named
ladies a few snap Beans. Will they reap at harvest
time? The general opinion is that nothing is gained
by such early planting of these tender things. From
the middle to last of April, thought a better time
for corn & first of May for Beans, though the
weather & season must regulate somewhat.
What vegetables still on hand for table use?
Almost all had parsnips, Carrots, Potatoes, Beets, &
Salsify. Some had turnips, Soup beans & onions.

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