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Esther Thornton thanked us for weather so warm and lovely compared to her
homes area's that was still relatively cold, dank, and inhospitable.
Mo Chance fresh from recent Redundancy Committee readings informed us
that in 1897 the minutes first mention Gypsy Moths. In 1897 Gypsy moths
were spotted in the Dakotas. In 1897 tea roses were first mentioned. In
1899 the Poultry Report hit a high with a chicken population of 3500 birds.
Old minutes also recommended gashouse lime for ant control and hanging bags
of salt on plum trees to ward off pests.
Buzz Hussman followed with a reminder of the Sheep & Wool Festival during
the upcoming weekend.
Robin Johnsen who lives quite close to the road near the teacherous curve
1/4 mile south of Brighton 650 asked what plantings are best as noise
barriers. She was advised to plant broadleaf evergreens near the road and
transplant her house near Montana.
Wendy Lawrence brought forth an approach to poisn ivy afflictions that
involves running water as hot as one can possibly stand over affected areas
in the morning and at night.

There was no new business.

The Redundancy Committee reported forging ahead at its leviathan task with
a little less speed because of the season's more pressing and strident demands
outside in the garden.

Steve Harcy was mentioned as a possible guest. Mr. Harcy is a member of
the Central Maryland Audubon Society and otherwise runs a small perennial
nursery in Mount Airy. He has a 20 minute slide show on perennials that
might be of interest to the Society. We agreed to contemplate inviting him
to a meeting.

Due to the lateness of the hour we conveniently defeathered the Bird Report
and in short order brought the meeting to a close after agreeing to meet
next at Roslyn on June 7th when Peter Conlon would be the reader. The
Secretary/Treasurer and his wife thanked the gathering for their attendance.
Striking a relaxed and elegant pose, they humbly accepted excessive praise
for their immaculate house and the ground that approached graceful
perfection. Adieu, adieu and the day wound down to a sublime conclusion.