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Mrs. Kinney asked how to banish moles from her garden. The high-tech,
expensive but very effective "Gopher-it" gadget was suggested. The low-key,
cheap, but psychically satisfying method of death by Juicy Fruit was also
mentioned. Clippy clops and daisy wheels were also brought up.

Mo Chance asked if any other neighborhood clubs have similar records of
continuity. Yes and before we congragulate ourselves on perfect continuity
Mo informed us that during the 1943-44 seasons the meetings were suspended
because of gasoline rationing.

Also, are 2 inch luffas worth keeping. No.

Caroline Hussman is searching near her house for a bronze sundial buried, lost
but not forgotten. Advised to rent a metal detector from WH Rental and
report back on its effectiveness.

Tom Farquhar asked about black spot on roses that looks similar to black spot
on peonies. Van Fleet roses are not affected. There are many sprays
available and it was recommended that he not get complacent - use the
sprays, clean off and dispose of the old leaves. It was mentioned that the
peony blight isn't the same strain. Concerning peonies, the mounding of cow
manure over winter is said to work.

Peter Conlon transplanted trees from a local grower of unblemished and
unimpeachable reputation. Some trees thrived, some drooped and some died.
A multitude of opinions clouded any clear reason for the scattered success of
Peter's efforts. Buzz Hussman was the grower and it seemed that honor was
preserved all around by blaming the summer's drought for any trees that did
not do perfectly.

Helen Brooke Farquhar planted gladiola bulbs on the 1st of August - will they
have flowers in time for her wedding on October 8? Answers include yes,
no, and maybe-so-good-luck.

Ari Preuss asked whether bitter orange is good hedge material. Bitter orange
was identified as Citrus Trifoliata, alias the Monkey-free Tree, as well as
Christ's Crown of Thorns. It makes an excellent, impenetrable, handsome and
formidable hedge. Free seedlings are available in abundance at Quailhill.

John Hartge asked about Polonia Trees and where to get them. Musser
Forests carry them. They are not expensive but require care to get started
which is fairly irritating because they spread naturally like weeds. Under
ideal conditions they provide marketable lumber in 15 years. More
information is available from the University of Maryland.

Tom Farquhar mentioned Parks Whopper as a variety of cucumber that won't
wilt.

The hour was late and we put a close on a delightful evening. It was lovely
to have so many past members present and we thanked every one for making
this gathering extra special. We bit adieu to our hosts and agreed to meet
for our October meeting at Riverside on October 4th.