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Sylvia Woodward wanted to know when to stop feeding humming birds. Some
say September 1st or they won't migrate. The Bullards are still feeding
theirs but they said they'd probably stop shortly.
Beth Bullard mentioned that 100 years ago goldenrod was the chosen favorite
for national flower but now it's the rose and marigold.
Ellis Manning has 2 maple trees with sawdust at the base. Told not to worry
- probably carpenter ants chewing through wood that's already dead. He also
saw a 4 inch long yellow and black bee. Identified as a cicada killer but
equally dangerous looking to non-cicadas.
Nancy Preuss said her crabapple tree foliage has a lacy appearance and no
fruits. It's been a bad year for crabapples. Last year had tent caterpillars
and this last spring there were late frosts.

The last question dealt with and no further business or commentary we
thanked Priscilla Allen for her efforts, good spirits, and hospitality and
adjourned the meeting. We agreed to have our last gathering of the season
at Clifton on October 3 when Mary Seiler would be the reader.

With abject apologies for careless spellling and mindless prose,

Peter Austin
Secretary,