Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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Relish for the Wise The “cub reporter” came out recently to “cover” a lecture and was naturalliy interested in “chickens”—so he talked chicken to one of our most attractive. The incubation and brooder houses interested him immensely but he had a brilliant idea about the heat. “Now”, he said, “if you keep the heat up to 103 degress for three weeks, why couldn’t you run it up to 240 degress and get them out in less time?” Because we do not like hard boiled eggs, was the demure reply. “I hear she is interested in forestry.” “Yes; to the extent that she always pines to look spruce.” —AMBLER TRUST BULLETIN. LAUNDRY NOTES There was an announcement received from “Hannah” not long ago that she wished all the young ladies would come for their clothes, as she was going to cook cabbage. E. L. M. 19

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Social TUESDAY AFTERNOON TEAS Mrs. Edith Ellicott Smith, Chairman of the Land Army Committee. Pennsylvania League of Women Workers, spoke on “Opportunities for Women in Agriculture” on April 13. She told some of her very interesting personal experiences in farming and fruit growing. Mr. John C. Wisher, President of the new Iris Society, visited the school May 4. He told us of his trip thru French and English nurseries and gardens, showing very entertaining slides. He also brought some specimens of flowers from his own garden. He emphasized the fact that many of the finest peonies, iris, lilacs and other flowers have been originated by French plant breeders. Miss Margaret Law, a former student of the school, was here May 18, and spoke on her work in France. She has just recently returned, and told us some very entertaining experiences. Miss Emma Blakiston, on April 21, gave us an extra lecture on Americanization. It was well illustrated. A number of visitors were here to enjoy it and the tea which followed. The Seniors entertained the Faculty, Juniors and Specials at a “childrens” party, April 9. Appropriate decorations were used. The games played were farmer in the dell, winkium, and ring around a rosy. Ice cream cones, lolly pops and animal crackers were served at an early hour. The Delaware Valley Naturalists’ Union met at the school on Saturday, the fifteenth of May. After luncheon in the woods, they visited our various departments, including the greenhouses, poultry, jam kitchen and bees. In the afternoon. Miss Lee gave a most interesting talk on the foundation of the School of Horticulture and its work since, and was followed by Mr. Doan, who spoke on the ornamental characteristics and seasonal values in woody plants. We all agreed with Mr. Pennypacker, the “President of the Union,” who in thanking Mr. Doan, referred to the characteristic beauty of his descriptions as those of a “prose poem.” Mr. Doan’s address appears in this issue. 18

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