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H/5/1939-4
Fore thought gave valuable hints
for spring activities. Prune back
butterfly bushes - pinch ft. short
terminals of spruce & pine.
Scatter radish seeds in drills
when planting carrots, beets and
parsnips. They grow quickly and mark
the rows for cultivation. Commercial
fertilizer is good for perennials
now.
The assistant sec. reported good exhibits
of asparagus & [?] plant & flowers.
Elza Thomas has cocktail tomato
plants for distribution.
Albert Stabler told how to keep dogwood
fresh when picked.
Fred McReynolds told of the
many beautiful flowers in Texas
& Louisiana, obsered on his trip
this winter.
Dr. Nichols had sent no report
of his mother but Mr. Iddings
said the spring is about as last
year altho it seems late & cold.
He was voted to the office of assistant
meteorologist at the request of Fred
McReynolds who wishes to resign.