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H/8/1948-2.

trying to make up for it in a hurry, to judge
from the continuous downpour before and during
the meeting. Of course no mere rain could
prevent the gathering of a large and active group
of horticulturalists like this.

Premier and Midland strawberries are
good varieties. Freeze the Midland. Do not
mulch strawberry plants until after the ground
freezes in the late fall.

Do go visit Mr. Barrett's prize roses at
4709 Brandywine St., N.W. The Harold Stablers
say he welcomes visitors. His rose beds are
manured in very early spring, February or March,
and then not again.

Burpee hybrid tomatoes were recommended
by Mr. Walter Wilson.

Freeze Golden Jubilee peaches..

Adjourned to meet at Homestone.

IW sec