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Cloverly,
October 6th, 1931.

The September meeting of the Horticultural
Society assembled at Falling Green for
luncheon on September 1st, a large attendance of
members and several guests were delightfully
served in the hospitable home. Those of us who
sat at the table on the porch must remember long
the outlook. Lovely autumn colors in flower and
bush and the wall garden, so unusual, a feature
of modern gardens standing like a sentinel betwixt
this and that.

The President, Henry Nichols called
the meeting to order on the porch of this lovely
old home.

Mrs. Weld the first appointed reader
told us of the garden of Lydia Field Hemmitt on
a hill top in the Berkshires, an Artists garden,
with-out detail, selected for its wonderful view
after years of planning and work it is a beauty
spot for her home.

Mr. Bancroft delightfully discussed
Miss Hammitt's work, at the request of Sallie
Stabler. Helen Hallowell's article dealt with
Fall planting. Madonna Lillies and Narcissi
should be planted in September, also peonies.
Many shrubs best to plant later. Mulch with
leaves that do not pack too closely. Maples are
poor leaves for mulching.

Mr. Bancroft suggested to plant a
border for cutting stock. Plant your garden for
effect, choosing colors to harmonize.

Mrs. Allan Farquhar read a volunteer
article.

No Forethought was given.

Tom Hallowell, Assistant Secretary,
reported a very good showing of vegetables,
fruits and beautiful flowers. Cousin Corrie
Brooke had lemon cucumbers the result of seed
planted by her. She brought some specimen for
inspection and seed. They are different in shape
to our long used green cucumber, being almost