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"Concord" - August 3. 1954

"Concord" welcomed the members
of the Horticultural Society
with a pleasantly cool evening which was ex
tremely welcome after the scorching heat
of the past four weeks.

After supper, eaten on the lawn, the
meeting was called to order by the
president, Jack Bentley, and the July
minutes were read and approved.

Mary Moore Miller read an article
on " Zoysia Lawn" - the new type of grass
whch is planted in plugs, ( it does not
seed itself). It is noted for its great dur
ability, is insect proof, will grow in poor
soil and is tolerant to hot dry weather.
Its few drawbacks are that it loses
color when frost occurs and grows
poorly in the shade.

Ulric Hutton read an article on "Quick
Composting",for Bea Hutton who was
unable to attend. Quick Composting
is an art practised in Europe and Asia.
Organisms are added to help in decomposition