THE SHAKER LAKES GARDEN CLUB 
OF CLEVELAND 
Our outstanding achievement this year has been the start- 
ing of our Wild Flower Preserve. A beautiful spot has been 
chosen. Many wild flowers, shrubs, vines, and trees are planted 
and plans made for many more. We feel it will one day be a 
lovely summer afternoon visits to members' gardens; delightful 
love, and preserve all wild growing things. 
We have had two flower shows — dahlia and chrysanthemum ; 
lovely summer afternoon visits to members' gardens ; delightful 
speakers — with slides — on "Iris," "Chrysanthemums," "Seeds," 
"Preservation of Wild Flowers," and "Small Gardens." 
Two original papers were given — one on "Dahlias" and one 
on "The History of the Art of Gardening." 
We have made a new constitution this year, increased our 
membership not to exceed 100 and our dues to $10.00. 
We have written Senators and Congressmen urging their 
vote against the desecration of parks and water ways. 
Our disapproval of the bill board resolution was voiced to 
advertisers. 
Money has been sent for maintainence of shipping stations 
when protests to Quarantine No. 37 were of no avail. 
Our connection with the Garden Club of America has widen- 
ed our interest. Visits to their meetings and gardens always in- 
spire us to greater and better efforts. 
Katharine F. Ball 
(Mrs. Flamen Ball) 
Secretary. 
GARDEN CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA AND 
MONTECITO 
Failed to Report 
THE SHORT HILLS GARDEN CLUB 
A review of our Club year indicates two things that stand 
out as worthy of notice. 
The raising of our dues to Ten Dollars for Active Members, 
Five Dollars for Associate Members and a small initiation fee. 
This was accomplished possibly against the judgment of some, 
but the result has been most happy, the Club is self-supporting. 
The Topics Committee has instilled new life and interest 
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