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THE COMMUNITY HOUSE August 1, 1961

It was the gnats that prevented our meeting at Concord
but the Woodwards made us feel thoroughly "at home" by way of
the lovely flower arrangements on each table and mantle and in
other "vital"spots. They had grown all at Concord so we knew
we were missing |much by not seeing their original settings
in the home garden. We were impressed by the effects produced by
balsom in pale pinks, and rich reds, by the spray of blackberries
in with purple and lavender petunias and ivy, to mention a few
highlights.

Our president welcomed Flora and Harry Goff who, we hope,
will continue to meet with us; and welcomed the guests- Mr. and Mrs.
Ulrich.

The minutes|of last month were read and accepted.

Bea Wilson read an article on shade trees, setting forth
the advantages of many varieties and reminding us that patterns
of bare branches in winter serve to decorate as well as the
tree in full leaf in other seasons. The beauty of the natural
form can show up if trees are not too crowded. To mentuon a few,-
the English maple grows low35 ft. , gives color and is good
for climbing; the Katsua is nearly free of insects and has
pleasantly spreading branches; the Chinese scholar tree also
has no pests and has cream colored blossoms like the locust;
the Japanese tree-lilac has white blossoms in June; the native
Bourwood grows to 75 ft. and the flowers in late summer.

Mary Reading N. Miller read extracts from the book, "Cooking
by the Garden Calendar". There are gardiners who like to
cook and cooks who like to garden so the results are many ways
to grow and prepre foods. If we will plant cucumber seeds
with flower pots surrounding them, water can be kept in the
pots for good results in|plants and fruit. Corn-on-the-cob put on
the tables in 20 min. from the garden tastes best. Try fresh
tomato juice for delicacy,- no canning- just extracted,- with
a little salt, basil and lemon juice added. Freeze cubes of
tomato or raspberry juice for variety.

Sylvia Woodward's forethought stirred us tto plan for
action on many fronts.- such as cutting back annuals for more second
bloom, ordering bulbs for fall planting, lifting what daffodil
bulbs as are to be donelifted, potting herbs for winter, dividing
iris, pinching chrysanthemums for the last time, fertilizing,
planting corn salad (by Mary Reading's book defined as a substitute
for lettuce in the spring, known also as fetticus) and planting
also marvel peas for fall.

The meteorlogist reported the ave. high for July as
84°(little below normal), highest 39°; ave. low 66°. lowest
55°; mean temp 75°- little cooler than normal; 5.14 in. of
rain fell; measurable rain fell on 15 days- a lttle on 6 other days.

Exhibits: the flowers grown by the Woodwards and arranged
by Carol W. Arnatt, also the hanging basket from there with
[tuberose rooted?] in it,- very attractive; tuberous begonias
by Bea and Claire Hutton; vegetables|by the Wilsons,and from hanging begonias