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H/8/1968-1-
August 6th- 1968
SPRING VILLA-
with William and Zela Heckendorn

Another hot-humid- dry day- just like about thirty of
the last days have been. The blaze of bloom - and the beautiful
garden showed evidence of watering- and we enjoyed the grounds and
patio while we gathered.

The usual abundant, delicious dinner was supplimented
by the hosts wonderful corn and applesauce and other goodies.

The meeting was called to order on the patio at about
the usual time- and it was a lovely evening.

The guests were [Irene Miller|Irene]] and Francis Miller and Helen
Gassaway.

The order of business was adjusted to take advantage of
daylight for those who needed to read.

Mary Moore Miller had the selected reading and read from
Horticultural magazine of George Washington, Horticulturist.
He, of course, was a true horticulturist - as he had
help. But he read extensivly and superentended the entire operation
at Mt. Vernon. He loved to tinker with macheriny- and collected
plants and shrubs- which in these days was an expensive- show
business. When he came home in 1783 the building of the greenhouse
was one of his first major enterprises. Its chief purpose was to
house tender plants in winter. So, it was heated by underground
flues according to the most up-to-date designs.

Forethought gave us the happy thought-"do the same as
you did last month- only more so." Start forget-me-nots now-plant
brussels sprouts right away- burn foilage of the bleeding heart.
Keep peppers and egg plants picked to encourage more fruit- other
timely suggestions, and a little rhyme about the lightening bug.

In the absence of our weather man, Alan Thomas gave
the report.

Bea Wilson, the assistant secretary read lists from
so many of our places- and the display was outstanding as always.
Zela Heckendorn showed us some beautiful peaches- the first crop from trees
she planted.

The roadside committee has discussed the problem. We
are a small organization- and can't make much impression. Hoeever
they suggest we write the Govenor asking him to get his house in
order- pointing out instances where police officers- and other
civil servants have been seen throwing trash from their cars. We
approved the suggestion, and asked the committee to draft a letter,
lay out a program and present it to The Horticultural for approval-
then the President will sign the letter. Timing is important, of
course the Governor is more interested in politics right now- but
on the other hand it might be a good drive- get newpaper interest,
and urge citizen cooperation.

For the membership committee, Robert Miller suggested
that Sara Mannakee be made an associate member with Alan and Dale
Thomas- Dale's mother- she is a talented horticultralist- and will
be an addition to the organization. Approved.

William Heckendorn had some of his hybrid marigolds,
they were nice compact plants and good bloom. Zela had had some
in the house for several days, so they seem to hold up well.

Harry Goff lost a plum tree- it died very quickly-
had plums on it- and just turned brown and seems dead. He was advis-
ed to leave it for a while.