judge, confronted by her own exhibit, closed her eyes and ears while 
the decision was made — or perhaps ruthlessly disqualified her own 
entry for failing to have the required number of stalks in the vase. 
They were always very strict and severe. 
After the judges had finished it was the custom for the chairman 
of the Flower Show Committee to make a brief (or lengthy) speech 
announcing the prize winners, while the committee held up the exhibits 
so that their fine points might be seen by admiring Weeders, who were 
by this time drinking tea. 
Names and varieties of the winners were jotted down by ardent 
gardeners, while others not so ardent looked on amused. But even 
amusement is a cheering sign, and perhaps these scoffers will feel the 
lure of the Mystic Gate another season. 
Frances Edge McIlvaine. 
LIST OF SUBJECTS AND MEETINGS OF THE WEEDERS FOR 1915 
Mar. 24, 1915. — Mrs. Rhoads, hostess. Subject, "Business." 
April 2, 1915. — Mrs. Cabeen, hostess. Subject, paper on "Spring." 
April 21, 1915. — Miss Pugh, hostess. Subject, "Flower Show and Ex- 
change." 
May 5, 1915. — Miss Dbcon, hostess. Subject, "Shrubs," by Mr. Thilow. 
May 19, 1915. — Mrs. Williams, hostess. Report of the American Garden 
Club at Baltimore. 
June 2, 1915. — Miss Lloyd, hostess. Subject, "Roses," by Mr. Russell, 
of Strafford Flower Farm. 
June 9, 1915. — Mrs. Morgan, hostess. Luncheon. Rose Shows. 
June 16, 1915. — Mrs. Croasdale, hostess. Subject, paper on "Gardens," by 
hostess. 
July 2, 1915. — Miss Evans, hostess. Subject, "Bees," by Miss Wright 
July 21, 1915.— Miss Philler, hostess. Subject, "Flower Show and Paper 
on the California Exhibition," by hostess. 
Sept. 8, 1915. — Miss Read, hostess. Business and Picnic Meeting. 
Sept. 29, 1915. — Mrs. Logan, hostess. Subject, paper by Mrs. Edwin 
Savers. 
Oct. 6, 1915.— Mrs." Breck, hostess. 
Oct. 20, 1915. — Mrs. Burnham, hostess. Subject, "Flower Show" and 
Paper, by hostess. 
