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Susan Canby wondered why Lakeview has blossoming mahonia and
Jackpine has none. No specific reason was divulged but
plant feeding was suggested.

Mo Chance commented that at the end of September in 1896 the
next Horticultural Society meeting at Riverside was called
off because a storm blew in between 10 pm and 2am that
knocked down 16 of their big trees.

On that cheerful note we brought the meeting to a close,
thanked Lydia for her hospitality and agreed to meet next on
May 3rd at Quailhill, home of Peter Austin and Elizabeth
ThorntonThoihton. 1988

The first meeting of the Sandy Spring Horticultural
Society's 125th season and overall meeting # 868 met at
Lydia Haviland's on April 5th. After the winter's long
espite everyone's spirits were especially buoyant. The
I could just type forever!
Its so much fun.

Respectfully submitted,
Peter Austin
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