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Between them Mary Reading Miller and Grace Thomas made quite
a show of reading the exhibits. Besides the Golden Rain Tree, the
Crimson Star Clematis, Gloriosa Pansies, many Glads and Lillies, when
Raspberries and Cantaloupes left in the refrigerator. You must have
known we couldn't raise them this year.

Someone mentioned that unspoiled National Park land, Assateague
Island, where large flocks of many types of birds gather and
the Snow Geese come in aroundNovember First. Mary Moore Miller has
at least 3 pairs of goldfinch. Mrs Mannakee put out samples of red,
white and blue yarn for the birds to choose in building a nest. She
had hoped that one of them would come up with a flag draped nest,
but so far only some red yarn has been used; could they be color-
blind? Liz Canby reported that the White Albino Cardinal is still
around the neighoborhood, but has/yet decided/ not whether to settle
down with Edith Thomas or Stella Moore. Dale and Alan have many
pairs of birds here, wrens, jays, mocking birds, cat birds, robins,
doves, quail, pigeons, starlings and several kinds of sparrows.

Dale Thomas started the question period with "Will Foxgloves
and Canterbury Belles bloom after cutting"? Yes. Can you spray the
Roses in this 90° heat? Yes, if you get to them early enough.

Your Secretary wanted to know how to kill these pesky trees
you see coming up everywhere here and taking over the place? No
easy way was mentioned; one could use axes, horses or goats, or just
wait until the trees were big enough to make furniture out of them.

Mary Reading Miller asked if she could plant her perennial
seeds in flats or could they go directly into the bed? The answer
was "yeas" for either place, provided thy were in a shady place.
For much better winter protection, flats should be broutht into
the greenhouse. The President remarked that he found that weeds
also grew in flats much faster than any seeds over planted.

Lucy Manning wanted to know if one could transplant Laurel
in the Fall. Wait until early Spring for better results.

Mother Mannakee asked if trees were impregnated with dye,
would it change the color of the leaves? No one seemed to know
for certain, but the President reminded us that wood itself could
be treated for different colors.

Mother Thomas has some very large boxwood bushes for sale.
She should contact Gustin Gardens, or other reliable nursery.

Flora Goff is interested in starting Azalea cuttings. She
should plant them in sand, away from sunlight, annd keep them damp.

Liz Canby asked if Azaleas needed the sunshine or the shade?
Most everyone felt that these plants are better off in at least 3/4
shade, with a little sunshine for good blooming. There will not
be as heavy blooms in all shade.

Edward Iddings wants help from anyone who does not take
poison to pull up his poison ivy vines. He was reminded to use
Brush Killer, which will get rid of everything around. Or if he