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the plan for having the beds which surround
the Horticultural Hall in a blaze
of bloom all the season by pigment changes
of the plants in them. Mary E. Gilpin
had been impressed by the sight of a
potato over a foot long, a string bean
a yard in length and a pumpkin
weighing 150 pounds, and Dr. Kirk
had been interested in a map of the
apple belt and specimens from all
sections of it. Eliza Brooke's timely suggestions
as to the work to be done during
the month were listened to with appreciative
attention, and then the President gave the
chair to John Bentley who has kindly
consented to allow him an opportunity
to enjoy that part of the proceedings
in a way which he has not had the
privilege of doing for many years.

The questions were

1 When ants are among potted plants
in great numbers, what will drive them
away or destroy them? Lime water
penny-royal red pepper helebore and
insect powder were suggested.

2 What shall be done to the insect
that causes the limbs of fruit trees to