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Clermont May 1947

The blooming dogwoods, magnolias and lilacs
along the entrance to Clermont provided true
delight to the visiting horticulturalists at their
last meeting. Then we always congratulate ourselves
that one of our members was so inspired when she
created the charming, sunken garden spot. Nearby,
the box maze, the splendid strawberry bed, rose
garden, and Ulric's rows of small ilex, evergreen
honeysuckle and other plants under their carefully
latticed frames, - all bespeak of those who cooperate
with nature to create the beautiful.

During the meeting we gazed at the positively
gorgeous amaryllis gracing the table. Of course we
read the minutes. Following those we took a far trip
via Mrs. Stanton's description to Singapore, and
beheld the panang trees, the frangipani and the
jacaranda. We worked against the huge snails with
our spiked bran, bought waterlilies from the Chinese
vendor, tasted and regretted it the durian fruit,
loved the immense pineapples, and the mangocene
fruits, marvelled at the abundance of pigeon
orchids on the pink-blossomed rain trees, and
rejoiced that the "dry spell" was over.

Lofton Wesley brought us back to this world
by an article which gave helpful advice to the
busy person: in the evenings jot down your list of
garden jobs in the order of size and importance;
systematizing your work-day allows time to bask in
your out-of-doors.

Mexico, read Lillie Stabler, has the oldest
known tree, a cypress between 4 to 6 thousand years
old.

Jessie McReynolds read about the all-out war
on the Japanese beetle. Any encouragement along this
line is always appreciated.

The poem sent by Mrs. Englund to Elza Thomas
was a sweet message, reminding us that "some of
the smallest flowers are the most fragrant."

Almost five inches of rain were recorded by the
meteorologist in April. The average temperature
was 44°; in March, 27°.

The exhibits looked like May for sure. There was
an azalea plant from Ten Oaks, a cinerarium from
Millwood, tomato plants from Tanglewood, lush
baskets of vegetables from Sharon, The Cedars and
Tanglewood, tulips from Edgewood, etc.

The Ligons and Smalls were so gladly welcomed to
our midst. Three cheers.