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H/9/1929 -2.

Europe and Africa to this country is often a
surprise, thelatitude and length of season
governs the growth of vegetation.

Elza Thomas read from American Forests, an
article by Dr. Lyman XilbunWilbur on trees. This
quotation from his writing appeals, "When a man
stands in a forest, he is bound to grow". He
tells the story of a group of Indians visiting
Stanford University. They were taken to see the
Redwoods, and the comment of the Chief was, "The
Great Spirit must be fond of this place to give
it trees like this."

Cornelia Bentley, Assistant Secretary had much
to report, in quality and quantity, in spite of
unusual drouth. Especially was noted the good
specimens of Lima beans.

Questions.
Mulch paper is not found to be a very great advantage.
No one in this vicinity has seen the Japanise
beetle. To lighten soil quickly, add lime
and fertilize heavily with barn-yard manure. A
complaint of cynblings being hard was attributed
to the dry weather. Dust with lime and arsinate
of lead for cabbage worms. Cut off smilax at
the beginning of the season.

Adjourned to Norwood October first.

Secretary.
Mary M. Nichols.