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H/7/1945-2.

Our own little grove of trees along the
Burnt Mill Hill road was mentioned, and the secretary
asked to consult Lacey Shaw as to how the strip
could be saved from destruction by real estate
developments.

Forethought notes told us of one gardener who
plants his whole garden again about now. Fore
advice on mulching: a small bale of straw will cover
4-500 sq.ft. of garden. It will make weeding and
hoeing unnecessary, conserve water, and result in
finer produce. Will Bond and Mr. Nichols have
sweet potato plants. The Forethought chairman
quoted one garden worker who voiced the feeling of
all others: "It ain't the work, it's them decisions."

Helen Hallowell , the assistant secretary, was
embarrassed for all of us who didn't bring exhibits.
However, Tanglewood, where she once lived, and The
Cedars, where she lives now, had good ones. The
cabbage from the latter place was a prize one.
There were 14 vegetables from Tanglewood. Perhaps
some of us could improve by extended visits from
this assistant secretary.

The meteorologist reported all kinds of
weather in June. High winds, hail, hot days occurred.

Questions and answers: Give rhubarb plenty of
manure, and thin it every 2 or 3 years.

There seems no reason why okra cannot be
grown in Massachusetts if there is someone there
who will eat it.

Hybrid Golden Cross corn may be planted as
late as July 15th. A pinch of arsenate on the silk
prevents damage from worms and beetles.

Ten Cent store whirligigs are helpful in
keeping birds away from the berry patch.

In the absence of the president, Frederick
McReynolds made an excellent presiding officer.

After adjournment, the vegetable garden was
visited. Camilla Slade's beds of lovely hemerocallis
were admired. At the supper table no one was seen
refusing her ham and delicious dessert.

Isabel Wesley, secy.