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H/4/1930 -1-

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 Committee
which 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 meet 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