A very capable architect has been at work on Drumthwacket, 
and has reproduced some genuine Italian feeling. I see in many 
cases an almost passionate desire to make the garden Italian at all 
costs, some of them not so successful as this. It is probably a matter 
of climate. The success of Drumthwacket is that of the artist 
although it is fairly far north. I think the true Italian character is 
only suitable or completely possible in a corresponding climate such 
as that of California and others of the Southern states. 
I was hoping to see an illustration of some reproduction of a quiet 
English garden such as I think must exist or have been made in con- 
nection with houses of the old Colonial type. This I think the best 
for the Northern states, for the time when these houses were built was 
one of singular refinement in all matters of building and decoration — 
there was that delightful combination of dignity, modesty, and rest- 
fulness that made itself felt through everything and which is more 
than ever needful in these days of painful overstrain. 
Thanking you again and wishing you all good things, I am, 
Yours sincerely, 
Gertrude Jekyll. 
Associate Membership 
A meeting of the Executive Committee and Council of Presidents 
was held in Philadelphia on March 29th and 30th. At the Council 
of Presidents were representatives of twenty-eight Clubs, all of whom 
were entertained at luncheon, after the meeting, by Mrs. Martin. 
The meeting was productive of much valuable discussion. Many 
questions of importance came up and, if not settled, were brought 
nearer to a solution. The matter of garden records was one, reference 
to which will be found elsewhere in the Bulletin. 
The most important matter to be settled was the establishment of 
an Associate Membership. 
There are many garden enthusiasts who live in communities where 
there are no Garden Clubs, or who, because of some local rule, are 
not eligible to membership. Many Clubs, for instance, have no 
men members. Many of these would like to be associated with 
other amateur gardeners and there are many who wish to subscribe 
to the Bulletin and other Garden Club publications. 
So it has been decided that the Associate Membership shall carry 
with it all Club publications and all privileges except the vote. Since 
we vote by Clubs, it would be impossible to give the vote to individ- 
uals. The dues will be $2.00. All good amateurs are eligible but 
no one who already belongs to a Garden Club may become an Asso- 
