The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-29
HORTICULTURE
Official Report of the
Meeting of Nov
ember 20
AT COUNTY INFIRMARY

The Horticultural Society met a
the County 1nfirmary, on wednes
day, November 20.
The attendance OF members ant
visitorsswas the largest of any meet
Ing of the year. The drizzling rair
OF the forenoon did not deter 15C
guests from arriving before the din
ner hour, while many more came fol
the afternoon session. Superintend
ent and Mrs Drukenbrod were equal
to the occasion and welcomely re-
ceived the guests. The dining room
assumed an air OF American patriot
ism with its well appointed decora.
tion Of flags and Liberty bells.
Probably many do not stop TO think
Of the cares and responsibilities that
rest upon those who look after the
aged and feeble people who here find
a home Everything about the insti-
tuition seems TO be well conducted
and cared for, which should call forth
from the people OF this county words
of encouragement for the managers.
In the forenoon the visitors we're
shown through the buildings.
After all had partaken of an excelf-
ent dinner, President Hanna called
the meeting to order and proceeded
with the regular order Of business.
s. p. Hillinger, w. II. Hershey and
Mrs. ]. J. Bast we're appointed to col
lect membership dues.
Minutes of October meeting read,
and approved.
No essayist had been appointed for
this meeting.
President Hanna called upon Post
master George II. Clark for some
remarks.
Mr.. Clark responded by saying. ~
could not interest you in anything
along the line OF horticulture. was
raised on a paved street, and know
nothing of orchard, field or farm. My
knowledge OF horticulture Is limited
to the Astrachan apple. know an
Astrachan apple, because this apple
grew on tree in the backyard OF
my boyhood home.
1--WE meet here today in one OF our
public institutions, one in which ev'
cry taxpayer in the county should
take a personal interest. DOUBT
II ybu people In gepsral interest
yourselves In the officers, the trustees
and the management.
81 come here frequently and II is a
source of great satisfaction to come
and see, and know how the place Is
managed, and how the people are
taken care OF.
81 have been In a great many County
Infrmaries aud am glad 10 say that
we have here good institution. We
stand head and shoulders above nine
tenths OF the Inirmar!es have Wis
tied In buildings, surrounding and
and all things VIII yet
be better whm present plans are
worked out in due time.
Sometimes we find fault or put
much blame upon the persons who
look after these institutions. When
In truth, we do not aequaint ourselves
with the real facts. conditions or sur
II we did we might be
more lenient IN our views. would
advise faultfnders TO suggest better
plans or keep quiet"
lie closed by paying high tribute
o Mr.. and Mrs. Drukenorod for the
manner in which they are filling their
)ffices.
The next on the program was an |
by VIM. Lynch. of Newport, |
R. l., landscape gardener OF the Nc
Rinley monument grounds.
Mr.. Lynch kindly greeted the audi !
,nce and said as TO the work on
monument hill, that spot Of ground |
20 very dear to us, / let you TO be
he judge.
Commended Canton on the land |
cape feature OF its parks and streets.
rhe paved street with its strip OF |
yrass and we'll kept shade trees, then
he pavement, a strip of grass and |
he beautiful well kept lawns with
,ut fences.
Very emphaticaly called attention
O the insect enemies that have en-
amped upon the trees ip the city.
his insect enemy is the Tussick
noth. As warning told Of the des-
ruction of the trees by the ravages
" this insect in the city OF Newport,
n two years one-half OF the trees
we're dead. Predicted about the same
hing for Canton il the ravages OF
bis moth be not checked.
Had samples Of the nesting OF the
moth, which will mature next year.
These nestings will be found in a
title white bunch on the trunk or
over large limbs of the trees, and
as the safest and surest
way to combat them II TO gather and
,urn. They hatch out In June and IL
allowed 20 hatch out then spraying
With poisonous mixture. will be nee
ssary.
1t is in June that the caterpillar
ONES to exist. II Is the caterpillar
hat does the work OF destruction.
advise the creation of the ofice /
4 Tree. Wx1en whose duty it is to
sments w6re trees of the city.
egular bill dlss-cSlxer the insect out
CHICKEhere God placed It.
The eleven innafer.
all were served -