Horticultural society hosts meeting

The April meeting of the Maryborough Horticultural Society featured local florist Dale Franklin, who made a number of designs with a variety of flowers and containers.

She demonstrated that it is not always necessary to hide the mechanics when doing arrangements; sometimes the supports can be used to make an interesting arrangement.

A lunch, prepared by Emma Bauman and Rosemary Nibourg, was served. During recess, members voted on the entries in the mini-show.  The theme was “A Forced Branch” and Hannah Veld’s entry won first place.

The business meeting followed. Minutes were read and Clara Bauman reported on the society’s financial standing.  Bauman outlined the bus trip organized by District 7 on June 14. The society’s annual plant and bake sale is on May 12 in front of Gourlay’s store.

The next meeting is on May 22 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall, featuring a guest speaker and the spring flower show.