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June 5, 1990, The Earp's, page 2

From Rose Hill came coreopsis, astilbe, coral bells, heliotrope, yarrow,
foxglove, lavendar, thyme, and pansy.
From Amersley came a mess of roses; crimson glory, Dr. Van Fleet, new dawn,
city of York, grass an Dachen [sp?], and campanula carpatica.
From Lea House came stella d'ora, comfrey, lambs ears, lavendar, sartolina,
yarrow and campion.

We had several bird reports. Leslie Rogers while camping with brownie scouts
in Brighton Woods saw a pileated woodpecker. Bettes Hartge told about a
yellow warbler which flew into a house being renovated and perched on the
proffered finger of her son David before moving on. It has been said that
Martins like long perches on their houses (3 foot long dowels have proven
popular) and they also like multiple houses.

There were no committee reports.

QUESTIONS:
Sally Eller would like help planning a sunny perrenial bed. Pricilla Allen
was volunteered.
Ted Fletcher asked how many beekeepers were in the society. Five claimed
to be active.
A group of 8 goldfinches was sighted, is it normal for them to travel in
platoons? Yes. They don't nest until the thistle is in bloom.
Have the Earps found the fake snakes seen in their strawberry bed to be
effective pest control. Yes.
Is this the time to trim azaleas? Yes.
Can you trim azaleas in a wholesale manner with shears? Yes. Wait another
week or so, and be sure to feed them, too. The large azaleas at the Earps
are 30 years old.
Are Japanese Anemones worth growing? Yes. The fall blooming varieties have
white and pale pink flowers as well as nice clean leaves. They spread
wonderfully and need to be dug every 2nd or third year.
Ellen Hatge asked for any extra plants for the Hospital Supper plant sale to
be held on July 31st. Also asked if this was a bad year for peonies in
places other than Riverside; she had few blooms this year. Others had
enjoyed good blooms sand recommended a fall application of fertilizer.

Harry Goff is now at Bel Pre Nursing Home and the society offered heartfelt
wishes for a speedy betterment of his health.

The group adjourned to meet on July 3 at Riverside where the reader will be
Buzz Hussmann.

Humbly submitted, Elizabeth Thornton, secretary pro tem.