Chapter II 
HE first thing we did 
this blustery, wintry 
afternoon at Mrs. Denton's, 
on the occasion—(to speak by 
the book; 1 am getting a fiend 
for order and due form)—of 
the regular monthly meeting of 
the Garden Club, was to listen 
to the report of the Program 
Committee—and then accept 
and adopt it. And I have 
been one of this committee, so 
I can assure you, if you need 
assuring, that this report was 
carefully prepared, and that 
said committee has a job that 
is no sinecure. Indeed, I 
think I never labored so over 
anything in all my life as over these programs, trying to make 
everything fit in with everything else, and worrying about getting 
everything in and in the right and timely place! Oh, what a 
task! 
We had, of course, to announce immediately the dates for all 
the shows and competitions for the entire year, so that everyone 
might be making preparations accordingly ; and then we had to lay 
out in a general way subjects that would be at least first cousin 
to each of these shows, for the month in which each is to come. 
And then we had to think about getting everything else that should 
be considered by such an efficient organization as ours is to be, in 
the place where it will be most helpful—which does not mean 
always in exactly the timely place, for, of course, much in garden 
practice has to be so forehanded that one loses account of actual 
time altogether — at least, I do. 
But that’s another story ; the rules and the program for the 
year are the things 1 must hurry up and get down while it is all 
fresh in my mind, so I may be sure of having it right for the 
printer to-morrow. For we are to have it printed, and every 
member is to have a copy, and then we are all supposed to keep 
them hung up or somewhere convenient for consultation—and to 
govern our gardens and ourselves accordingly. 
Program of Exhibitions and Shows 
April. — Exhibition of bulb flowers. 
ist prize for best showing of greatest varietv. 
2d prize for best flowers ; any one variety. 
3d prize for earliest flowers. 
May. — Exhibition of German iris and peonies. 
1st, 2d and 3d prizes for 
each. 
June.-—Rose Show — Japanese 
iris to be shown also, 
ist, 2d and 3d for best six 
roses, one variety. 
ist, 2d and 3d for best six 
roses, more than one variety. 
Special professional grow¬ 
ers' prize of $5 for best dis¬ 
play, one or more varieties. 
(Open to members’ garden¬ 
ers.) 
ist, 2d and 3d for iris., 
ist, 2d and 3d for best dis¬ 
play, any other hardy flowers. 
Prizes are offered by indi¬ 
viduals in the Club as fol¬ 
lows : 
For the best quart of strawberries — A book on small fruits. 
For the best peck of green peas — One dozen carved garden 
stakes. 
For the best pansies — A cut glass pansy bowl. 
For the best assorted vegetables — A gathering basket. 
On or about June 15 the first visits for judging of gardens and 
material in the competitions will be made. Last day for entry, 
June 10. 
July. — Exhibition of sweet peas. 
On or about July 15 second visits by judges in the competitions. 
August. — Exhibition of annuals. 
ist, 2d and 3d for best general exhibit. 
ist, 2d and 3d for best showing, any one variety. 
First showing perennials raised from seed; each entry to con¬ 
sist of six plants in pots, with date of sowing, variety, and all 
necessary information given. 
On or about August 15, third round of visits by judges in the 
competitions. 
September Harvest Show. — Any and all garden products. 
Fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables; canned fruits, vegetables, jel¬ 
lies, wines, syrups, etc.; ist, 2d and 3d in each division. 
ist, 2d and 3d for best collection fresh vegetables in carrier 
basket. 
Special professional growers’ prize of $5 for best collection of 
the show. 
Prizes are offered by individuals of the Club as follows: 
For the best six egg-plant — Collection of 12 hybrid tea roses. 
For the best six heads Savoy cabbage—Dollar’s worth of seed, 
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Editor’s Note: The garden club is a great factor in neighborhood betterment. 
Here is a true story of the work of a certain such club and its accomplishments taken 
from the diary of one of its members. What this club actually did should be a stimu¬ 
lation to all who love gardens and a guide to the ways and means of improving our 
towns and villages. The first chapter in this department dealing with the organisation 
of the club appeared in the February issue. 
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