members who must go away for the mid-summer months found 
dahlia growing impossible, and so took up the daffodil, and the interest 
has rapidly spread among us all. 
Our usual dahlia show and luncheon had to be abandoned on 
account of poliomyelitis, but we did have a show just among our- 
selves which surprised us all by its size and beauty. We are the first 
association to become affiliated with the American Dahlia Society, 
and they presented us with a handsome silver medal for our show — 
Mrs. Meikleham being the fortunate winner. 
Mr. R. A. Young, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of 
Agriculture, Washington, has been most kind in co-operating with 
our club. At one of our meetings the new vegetable, Dasheen, was 
taken up, Mr. Young sending us the syllabus and slides for the lecture, 
and even the Dasheens themselves. The Department has taken great 
interest in this most valuable vegetable which it hopes to establish 
as a staple for the masses. After the lecture, Dasheens were served 
to our members and their guests in the form of soup, entree and 
dessert, all of which were pronounced delicious. 
Our only crusade was against vandalism in our gardens. The 
enclosed leaflet was sent to every household in the Park, and posters 
were put up in public places. It was amusing to hear the comments 
afterwards. 
I am sending the program of the past year, as our meetings are 
arranged from month to month. We expect to have a Daffodil 
Show, a Rose Show, and our usual Dahlia Show. 
Henrietta M. Stout. 
Leaflet Referred to in Report 
The Short Hills Garden Club invites the co-operation of 
all flower lovers of this district to uphold the property 
rights of those who have gardens. 
Flowers are ruthlessly broken and carried away by 
nurses and children who do not realize their value to 
the owners. Carefully tended gardens are thus de- 
stroyed, houses temporarily vacant have their flowers 
and shrubs despoiled and newly planted gardens have 
been uprooted. 
Will our neighbors help by explaining to all members of 
their household the gravity of this offence? 
