Club Minutes: Horticultural Society, 1930

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OVERLOOK,

July 1st. 1930

"What is so rare as a day in June If ever comes perfect day, When Heaven ties earth, if it be in twain And over it gently its soft air lay."

Just such a day The Horticultural met at Tanglewood with Frederic and Elza Thomas. Almost all of the members were with us, our new friends and members, Mr. & Mrs. Hurry were welcomed to our membership.

Since the last meeting our valued member Mrs. Hagerman had been called to the Great Beyond. By request a memorial was prepared and read by MaryReading Nichols. Cousin Charlie Brooke suggested this tribute be spread upon the minutes, and a copy be sent Mr. Hagerman and his family. The Secretary was insturcted to do this.

The readers for the meeting were Helen Nesbit Farquhar and Mary Reading Nichols. Helen read a most entertaining discription of the Magnolia Gargens of Charleston S.C., and Mary Reading told of the Historic trees of Washington D.C., their origin and significance. Both articles were instructive and full of charm.

Anna Farquhar, our Forethought gave us information, suggestions for planting and pruning, when and how, and reminded us of the beauties of June that lie around us as we pass along. Flowers require love to make them grow and flourish.

Our Poultry report of this season was 3746, exceeding that of 1929 by 1548. no poultry other than chickens, was reported this year.

The Assistant Secretary, Mary Brooke,

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gave astonishing reports of exhibits, when we knew the long continued lack of rain. The flowers were beautiful in coloring and perfection. Edgewood showed six varieties of Delphenium, and roses were everywhere. Anna Farquhar had a bowl of roses fit for an artists model, and Avalon's sweet peas were lovely to see. Teh secretary wondered if Galardia flourished best in dry weather, they were so large and full of color.

QUESTIONS.

Our Host asked advise on setting out a new strawberry bed. August is the month suggested for planting, and several varities were suggested, including Everbearing. Elza asked if Asparagus should be cut or broken, contrary to the old idea, it is not thought harmful to break it, and tender stalks are assured if this method is employed, however, cutting, is still considered best. Dandelions do come up again after beign cut off. Mr. Allan Farquhar wanted advise in the use of Vigiro. Water is necessary in the application of this fertilizer..

Cousin Charlie Brooke wants to move an English Walnut tree, use plenty of water in preparation, and any time is the right time to move it.

Would Mulch paper benefit a spruce tree. Yes, it consentrates moisture.

Mr. Hurry asked for helpin getting rid of poison Ivy. Various suggestions were made but this pest is very hard to control, or kill out.

Anna Farquhar wants a black walnut tree. Write Henry Stabler at Fairfax.

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OVERLOOK, Cont.-

Mrs. Weld put some wet poultry litter around her tomatoes, would it benefit. Yes.

Complaints of large flocks of Blackbirds driving other birds away were voiced by several. Destroy them., the blackbirds. An interesting discussion on birds followed.

Adjourned to Overlook, July 1st. A visit to the garden at Tanglewood brought back memories of other meeting here. The entrance itself, the Plan of Mr. Thomas. Inside the garden everything showed care and the furthering of former skill and culture of plants, flowers and vegetables.

We cannot overlook the beautiful forest trees standing on the lawn at Tanglewood as sentiniels for the generations that come and go.

Mary M. Nichols Secretary.

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MARY READING NICHOLS SANDY SPRING, MARYLAND

MYRTLE HAGERMAN.

Since the last meeting of the Horticultural, held just four weeks ago today, one of our members had been called from us. Although Myrtle Hagerman had been a member but a short time she had made a place for herself among us, and that vacancy will be sadly felt by the Horticultural.

Her quiet, gracious manner, and sweet friendly smile won for her, through-out the neighborhood, friendships, which though short, were sincere and deep. Her intense love and appreciation of all nature made an additional bond with this society, the exhibits of which were greatly enhanced by the charming flowers, tastfully arranged, which she was seldom too budy to bring with her.

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We will miss her! But such a personality could not help but leave it's imprint, and we are thankful for the opportunity to know her.