Club Minutes: Horticultural Society, 1930

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THE MAPLES.

March 5th 1930.

The Committee appointed at the October meeting of the Society met as requested at the Maples. [Cedars?] five members absent The Community Council report of Jan. was considered and approved, except the article pertaining to membership. The committee deciding increased membership was desirable. The secretary was asked to write theCouncil to that effect.

The suggested names of Mr. & Mrs. Hurry for membership were discussed. There is an article in the By-Laws of the Horticultural governing membership, and the Committee decided these laws would have to be effective.

THE MAPLES, LATER IN MARCH.

At the request of the secretary the name of Helen Hallowell was added to the committee to arrange the places of meeting,, readers, etc. [5 words, illegible?] Mary [?] & Helen Hallowell [Illegible?] The Following was arranged, and duplicates sent every household belonging to the Horticultural;

[table] APRIL - THE HIGHLANDS MAY - AVALON JUNE - TANGLEWOOD JULY - OVERLOOK AUGUST - EURC ILDOWN SEPT. - THE CEDARS OCT. - INVERCAULD

Mary M. Nichols Sec't.

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THE HIGHLANDS, April 1st. 1930

October first the Horticultural assembled at Norwood. In spite of wind and rain the attendance was good. Norwood, always so full of gracious hospitality opened wide her doors to receive and welcome us. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, and the usual order of business followed.

At our previous meeting the use of mulch paper was not approved and was so reported in the minutes. A differance of opinion arose at this meeting. Mr. Bancroft reported tests of tomatoes and cauliflower being made with, and without mulch paper. In both the use of the paper was found beneficial, a more rapid growth being one of the results. Other members had goor reports of the merit and satisfaction of mulch paper.

Anna Farquhar read useful informations on Bulbs, in the hose for winter bloom, and the care of those in the garden. Bone meal is important. Cut back the Peonies before adding fresh soil. Wood ashes were recommended for lillies.

Mrs. Massey also told of a new plant reported from Mass, a graft of tomato and potato.

Forethought read on Bulbs, and packing away the garden winter vegetables. This is best after a freeze,

The assistant secretary, Edith Green

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gave us a fine report of quality and variety in the exhibits. Everything from soup to nuts.

The names of Mr. and Mrs. Hurry were proposed for membership, by [Ellie?] Stabler, but as no written application has been received from them, no action could be taken, according to the By-laws of the Horticultural.

QUESTIONS;-

Our Hostess, Mrs. Bancroft told of a use for Jar rubbers. They are excellant for holding paper on your jelly glasses. Approved.

Mr. Bancroft told of a drive through a part of Penn. where the approach to villages and towns was beautified by trees planted along the roadside, Also trees cannot be trimmed cut without sanction of the State Roads Com.

Anna Farquhar is expecting to plant annuals this fall for next summer flowering, reporting of the results later.

Cousin Corrie asked if paper mulch was a good covering for winter for roses. Miss. Mary Magruder thought it would be.

Mrs. Farquhar told of sending to the Department of Agriculture a specimen of her Jananese apple, affected with some trouble. The answer, "are there red cedars near you?" They are enjurious to apples. In Virginia they are not allowed to be planted.

Cousin Robert Hallowell told of reforesting in Lousiana, three million trees being planted, three species of pine, all suitfor lumber purposes and ready for commercial use in thirty to fifty years. The actual planting started in 1925.

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Robert Miller told of good results from planting carrots and salsify the last of June.

A Committee, appointed at the suggestion of Mr. Bancroft, to act on any questions of business arrising during the months which the Horticultural does not meet, consisted of; Henry Nichols, Helen Hallowell, Anna Farquhar, Elza Thomas, Margaret Bancroft, the Chairman, and Secretary.

It is the wish of this group to sponsor and assist the efforts of our Community Council.

Adjourned for the season of 1929.

"All those who love Nature she loves in return, and richly rewards with happy thoughts, contentment and peace of mind." Charles Dudley Warner

Mary M. Nichols. Secretary.

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AVALON, May 6th, 1930

The Horticultural held the first meeting of the season of 1930 on April 1st, at The Highlands with Mariana, Robert and Annie Miller. A good attendance of members with several guests assembled for luncheon.

The meeting was called to order by our President, Harry Stabler. The minutes of the October meeting at Norwood were approved. Also the report of the special Committeewhich was appointed by the Chair to act on any matters of business during the months the Horticultural is not meeting.

Elza Thomas made the motion, "that we pay fifty cents ($.50) dues this year to meeti our council assessments etc." This was seconded and passed without any discussion.

The first reader, Mary Stabler, read of birds, our care of them. We should provide boxes for their protection, and nesting. Dr. Councilar told of the Starling being protected in many states.

Henry Nichols the other reader told of pruning. The scars should be painted.

Bessie Stabler read a volunteer article. The poetry of seed catalogues. How near to religion is a true fondness for flowers; To plant, and nurture and have suce abundant returns.

FORETHOUGHT;- gave instructive, interesting information for April in the garden. Carefully prepare soil and well hardened plants insure a greater