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Lily B. Stabler read the list of exhibits, Edward Iddings amaryllis with 25 blooms being among the most unusual. The Highlands were well represented by pansies, some 2 1/2 inches in diameter and a tray of succulent vegetables. "The Porches" exhibited peonies, "The Cedars". While "Tanglewood's bowl of roses drew admiration from all as did the their display of vegetables "Edgewood "had an assortment of flower and "Hickory Ridge" bought
, The exhibits were so complete that they made us realize that we arewere on the brink of summer.
The meeting adjourned to visit the garden and to enjoy the usual sumptuous repast.
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"Concord" July 4th, 1950
The regular meeting of the Horticulture Society met with the Woodwards at "Concord" on July 4th, 1950 with 26 members present.
The many garden spots around the place were most luxurient and entirely devoid of weeds marking them the envy of all gardeners present. We know that such as that does not just happen and represents much work and time spent on them. Flower arrangements for the various tables theme of the of the day of "red white and blue", by Carolyn Woodward.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Substituting for Frederick L. Thomas, who could not be there Mr. Hurrey read an article "Why Everyone Should Know Ferns". There are 6000 known species of ferns in the world, most of them in the tropics. But these are few compared to the number to be found at the beginning of the world. They range in size from three forms to those with frondsonly one inch long. It takes 7 years for ferns to reach mature growth from a spore. They have had quite a repetation for use as a medicine but acctually there is only one in general use ---- that of a vermifuge.
Mary Reading N. Miller read an article on Iris which told us the best time to transplant them is in July and August. The ground should be spaded deeply and bone meal used on it generously. The toe should be planted toward the outside then the growth will go in that direction. Watnh for diseased parts to the roots. If rot is present the root should be dipped in lime. Use of DDT at intervals is advised.
She also read of lawns needing attention mostly in the spring. 2-4-D can be used on plantain but does not affect crab grass. Lawns should be mowed at 2 inches in hot weather with watering only needed for prolonged drought. Someone noted an advertisment in a garden magazine for Weedon to kill crabgrass and chickweed.
Isabel Wesley told of aluminum being used to prevent growth of weeds but it was thought to be too expensive for any extensive gardening.
Rebecca Small for the Committee on Forethought advised cutting off Batchelols Buttons when through blooding and fertilizing them. Peony seed poods should should be removed and the plants fertilized. Turnips, beets, and carrots can be sowed now for a fall crop. For fall calundulas plant July 1st. Let only one strong stalk in a dahlisa plant grow. There is a new spinach from Java called Florida spinach that is an improvement over regular spinach as it does not have oxalic acid in it. She closed with a poem
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"Wet Weather Talk", by Jmaes Whitcomb Riley The assistant secretary, Martha Nesbitt read the report on exhibits. Edward Iddings, the meteorologist said the average temperature for June had been 703/4 and there had been 6 9/20 inches of rain. June. Readers for next time will be Molly Miller and Martha Nesbitt. It was noted that the Japanese beetles have just arrived. The Meeting adjouned for a covered dish supper and to meet at the Cedars in August.
Mary Moore Miller Mary Moore Miller, Secy Pro Tem
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THE CEDARS AUGUST 1, 1950 "The Cedars" airy porch was a pleasant place for the Horticultural Society to meet for it's August meeting.
Owing to the absence of both the president and vicepresident William H. Hill obliged by acting as president.
The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved.
Martha Nesbitt read, "Road Map to Adventure" by Donald Culross Pelattie, telling us how to get complete enjoyment from a motor trip. "Never take a highway if you can take a byway" .was his advice, also to take books about the states oneis motoring through from the American guide series.
Molly Miller read an interesting chaper "The Gardens of Rome" from the book, "Rome Today" which told of the thousands of trees - magnolias, chestnuts, elm and oleanders. Rome is build on varying levels and the gardens are full of statues, urns of flowers and gates. The evergreens make Rome a year round garden. In the Villa Triverna, which houses the American Embassy, four thousand people can be eccomodated and it has a true Roman garden. In Rome there are many statues of Venus, goddess of beauty and love - also gardens.
Rebecca Small had her usual helpful hints in her Committee on Forethought. Dry sprays of gypsophil and for winter use. Cut old canes from raspberries and prune wisteria. Phlax are to August what roses are to June. Stake and tie chrysanthemums. She finished by reading the poem "August" by Shepherd which contained these lines, "August sky bluer than blue , Yea August is month apart".
Ann Miller, who was just back fr in a trip to the Caribbean , told of the visiting the Bellangrath Gardens, 25 miles from Mobile, the day before and was impressed by the different shades of green and the mass effect of saliva in the middle of a wood.
Our meteorologist gave the report July had 4 2/15 inches rain and the temperature was only 71 1/3.