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good crops are in prospect. The loss of currant
and gooseberry bushes was reported, the cause was
not determined, but probably the douth of last
summer. What should be used in perennial beds
to loosen soil? Usual suggestions. Shasta/Daises may be divided.
Should old fir trees that look dead be cut out?
leave a while longer t be sure, this applies
to all evergreens. Several members approved
paper mulch, and told of the ebnifit last summer
from it. Cousin Charlie Brooke found it beneficial
to lima beans and cantaloupe. Cousin
Corrie told of lemon cucumber seed planted,
samples of which she will show the Horticultural
when matured. Do not plant out a primrose,
turn down pot for a restm then plant. They
require plenty of water. Has anyone seen the
bean beetle, some have appeared and spraying
has begun. Several told of peonies not blooming
satisfactorily, see that the crown is not too
deep, and they should not be divided too frequently.
Mr. Farquhar told of planting honeysickle on the
bank in front of his property to replace a barbary
hedge which had almost all died from last
years drouth. Mrs. Weld asked how to get rid of
honey bees that have invaded her house, inside of
the weather boarding. Many comments on such
an invasion, and several similar experiences
were given, but no satisfactory way of ridding
the house of bees was told. Will late planting of
salsify be advisable. Robert Miller had experience
in a late planting last season. More
satisfactory for carrots than salsify.

Adjourned to Lulworth July 7th, 1931

Secretary.

Mary M. Nichols