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Lydia Haviland added that she has a clematis that dates back to the 1800's.
Every year since Lydia has been dealing with it she trims it back to the
ground in the spring and otherwise treats it like a weed. It does fine.

Brooke Farquhar has some bee balm that appears to be dying out. It's near
rubeckis and might be suffering from competition. Advised to water and
cautioned that bee balm is capricious and evasive.

John Hartge had a follow-up on the Mantis brand tiller. With sharp tines it
works quite well although not on big jobs. A bit pricey at about $300, it's
well designed and effective. The tiller also has the Beth Bullard stamp of
approval.

Bettes Hartge offered the closing comment which dealt with the false
salmonella scare attached to cantaloupes. Because of misinformation and
misinterpretation the market for cantaloupes plummeted and farmers reported
fine crops left rotting because of no demand.

The hour was surprisingly late. We thanks our hostess for a delightful
evening and agreed next to meet at Leea House, home of the Preusses at
which time Ellen Hartge would be the assigned reader.

Yer humble servant,

Peter Austin

Secretary/Treasurer