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crab - apples, quinces, raspberries and
canteloupe. Flowers in great variety
Our President thanks the members
for their generous contributions to these
to tables

New business
The Secretary read a letter
from Mr Lymonds of College Park,
saying they would hold the annual
meeting in Baltimore, but "Maryland
WeeK" would be put off a year
owing to War condition, which
they regretted - a committee was
appointed to answer the letter i e
Mary M. Stabler and Anna Nesbit.

Questions
1 Should a rose bush, started under
a glass jar this Summer be left
under it this winter? Yes

2 Should grape vines be trimmed now?
It is well to thin the foliage in the
summer to let in the sunshine but
the regular pruning should be done
in February or March before the
sap begin to flow. Some people
say trim any time after the leaves
fall

3 Why do cucumbers get soft in brine
Few have trouble if they are kept
under the brine. Some put them in
weak vinegar.

4 Why do ferns turn yellow and
break off? Too much water; "they
do not like wet feet"

5 How keep seeding primulas and