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round, with a very good flavor. Henry Nichols
showed grapes, the effect of pruning. He also
had a prize eggplant, unusual for theis season.
Cloverly, Edgewood and Ercildown had many varities
of vegetable and fruits. Overlook and
Lulworth, with several others showed fine Lima
beans. Many flowers were shown, Sharon having a variet of beautiful ones.

QUESTIONS;-

Edith Green asked why tomatoes do not
ripen, too much rain. This question made discussion
which showed many members had the same complaint.

How much to trim roses, was answered,
trim severly, at least two thirds.

What good does peat moss do. Holds moisture,
prevents weeds, and is a good fertilizer if
spaded under.

Mr. Hurry told of a beetle attaching his
Elm trees. Scrape away soil from tree and use ash
lye, was the suggestion given. Several members
reported this Elm Tree beetle attack.

Should you cut Iris leaves. Many differ
as to cutting them after blooming. No satisfactory
answer given.

Is there a perennial Ageratum. Yes two
varities, blue and white.

Evergreens suffering from effects of
drought shuld be dug around, use fertilizer and
give abundance of water, before freezing weather.
many complaints of Evergreens showing decline
were given.

Cousin Corrie suggested larger containers for
the flowers exhibited. After the Secretary was
commissioned to buy eight vases, the desired
number were offered by members. Edgewood, Sharon,
Overlook, Tanglewood, Ercildown being contributors.

Mr. Bancroft explained the idea being
rpomoted for a Community Library, and asked for
opinions and wishes of the members of the Horticultural.
A roll call vote resulted in a fifty-
fifty vote, but Norwood with four members in
favor of this new interest decided a quorum of
approval.

Adjourned to Cloverly October 6th, 1931.

Mary M. Nichols, Sect'y.