THE GARDEN ASSOCIATION IN NEWPORT 
The Newport Garden Association reflects in a measure gen- 
eral conditions : a little ''let-down" on the part of some members, 
and absence abroad of a good many others. Those who have 
worked, however, deserve greater praise than usual. 
Our chief interest and responsibility, the Trial Garden, has 
had several improvements made to it. A most successful and 
enlarged border with a new color scheme. Burbank's blue pe- 
tunia proved particularly successful, both for its flowering qual- 
ities and beautiful color. The roses were transplanted and 
another year will show if the change was a wise one. The visit 
in 1923 of the Garden Club of America to Newport gives us a 
fresh impetus for further beautifying of this place. 
A lecture by Miss Alderson on her herbaceous borders was 
given, and besides Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James invited the mem- 
bers to hear Mr. Scoville on "Every Day Adventures," and Mrs. 
Auchincloss showed at her house, slides of fellow-members" 
gardens. Finally a tea and later, a vegetable and flower sale, 
were given in the trial garden, and teas were also given in four 
members' places. 
The membership of the Garden Association is 114. 
Edith Wetmore President. 
THE NORTH COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB 
OF LONG ISLAND 
During 1921, several new Committees have been formed 
which have greatly increased the activities of our Garden Club. 
The Program and INIeeting Committee suggested a vegetable 
show and a competitive exhibition of floral table decorations — 
Lectures and horticultural subjects have been given. 
The Committee on Public Improvements is endeavoring to 
educate the people to respect private and public property, and to 
clean up picnic grounds. 
The Lantern Slide Committee has collected seventy-six slides 
of our gardens. Interchange of slides among member clubs will 
enable all parts of the country to become acquainted with the 
flora of different localities. 
The Visiting Committee has secured the names of twenty- 
two members of our Club who are willing to have their gardens 
visited by members of other Clubs. Members of South Side 
Club of Long Island were our guests at a meeting in June. The 
interchange of visits between clubs promotes interest in the work. 
The Committee on Garden Pests and Remedies, has only 
recently been organized, but its work will be of great value. 
The Wild Flower Committee is preparing a comprehensive 
policy to advance the planting and care of wild flowers. 
October 18th, 1921. Mrs. Beekman Winthrop President. 
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