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five cents ($2.25) was paid at this time and the
Secretary added seventy-five cents (.75) from the
treasury, and a check was sent Mr. Bancroft.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP;-
Application for membership was made
by Mr. and Mrs. Allan Farquhar. As is the ruling
this will be voted upon at the October meeting.

QUESTIONS;-
Mariana Miller asked if the washed out
roots of a tree be filled in. It will take care
of it's self.

Mr. Hurry, a visitor, told of the
Japanese Cherry trees in Potomac Park dying from
too much water. Would our cherries do like-wise.
The trees would lose their leaves at this time.
Cousin Charlie Brooke told of a sycamore dying at
Brooke Grove from having it's feet in too much water.

Mrs. Kirk asked why her tomatoes had
Black-Rot. Spray plants, before setting out, when
possible, and after growth begins, for safty for
this plant pest. Several of the members present
have the same trouble.

The Bean Beetle is still with us, but
is controled by the formula so much used, Calcium
arsenate and lime.

Should grass seed be planted in Sept.
and October, on bare spots on lawns. Yes, keep
covered with mulch, it helps the grass.

Mr. A.G. Thomas asked what spray to use
for the pesky starlings. Gun-shot is sure to help.
If Flickers will build, that has been found desirable
as Flickers and Starlings do not affliate.

How much should ever-blooming raspberries
be trimmed, and supported. By tying to post, and
trim all old growth.

Sow spinnach very thickly, this seed
germinates slowly.

Henry Nichols told of the new Peruvian
Pest coming in seed brought from seedmen. Very
hard to get rid of, and very riotous growth.

What is causing Staymen Winesaps to
split. Robert Miller explained that after intense
heat, followed by rain this condition was found.

Sow salt heavily on an asparagus bed
that is very weedy.

Plant crocus bulbs in the fall for
spring blooming.

Do not plant Peonies too deep, give
them a heavy mulching of manure in the fall.

Mr. A. G. Thomas asked the Sect'y to read
two clippings from a Washington Post newspaper.