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yellow, growing so easily make us long to live among th
roses in their season.

Richard Iddings gave extracts from his Father's
diary. These notes are full of interest, and told
us how there is nothing new in the seasons as they
come and go. Frost and rain make of marr our gardens
and fruit, harvests and crops. The personal of the
Horticultural Society in 1866 shows us how the family
ties of this record of first members have been strong
enough to keep alive this society all these years,
many of the members being descendants of the original
group. The paper as compiled by Mr. Iddings was ordered
put onfile.

The Forethought recommended spraying at a definate
time to keep down the various pests that chewand
suck foliage. The exhibit, as always in June, was
full and complete with fruits, vegetables, and
flowers.

Bessie Stabler asked if there was something our
Society could do to protect against the magazines
and bill-boards advertizing cigarettes so attractively.
No definate action was taken. Mr. Bancroft
gave a report of the Community Council, and what it
is trying to accomplish.

Questions.. ...When to plant Idaho Potatoes, no one
knew, When to cut off dead roses. Now is the time
Why are grape leaves turning yellow. It was suggested
that they will come back to color.

Mrs. Theo. Hoover wishes copies of the Annals ... no response,
the first two volumes are at a high premium.
What to do with yellowing Phlox . . no satisfactory
answer. When to plant Asparagus bed. Cut old roots
into small pieces, plant deep, in October. When to
stop cutting Asparagus. June 15 was suggested, but