Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 185, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 August 1919 — Unique Horticultural Club. [ARTICLE]

Unique Horticultural Club.

Takoma Park, D. C., has a horticultural club of 140 members, half of whom are specialists and scientists of the United States department of agriculture. This club was designed to promote gardening, culture of flowers and beautifying of home grounds,’and to aid in civic improvements, as well as to hold contests and exhibitions of flowers and vegetables. The club purchases seeds, bulbs, plants, fertilizer and garden implements co-operatively for its members. Educational meetings are held at regula?’ intervals. This year 23 prizes, including two loving cups and eleven gold and silver medals, as well as a savings bank account, will be awarded to club members for the best vegetable gardens.