Show PLAN OUTLINED FOR organizing CLUBS TO PROMOTE GARDEN WORK POTOMAC GA t LUB F u X 1 ral 14 k 44 1 1 I n I 1 potomac park gardens gardena near washington on june 30 1920 on an land where clearing began march 22 Pro by the th united states department Depart mint of agriculture the united states department of agriculture and the state colleges of agriculture tire nrc frequently asked for the liest best method of organizing for garden work among the lie must most successful city town and village organizations those that are organized organ bed on it n operative cooperative co basis including nil all bra brunches of the local government the citizens vs oblations 1 the merchants and other business mens associations also schools and churches have proven roost most effective in order however to centralize the direction of the work the united states department of 0 agriculture ri advises that a special garden committee or governing board be appointed under the direction of this committee or board all matters pertaining to securing the use of land the purchase of seeds fertilizers plants and other materials are linn han died and tile the general supervision of the garden work maintained formation of club where the work lias has not already been started the formation of the organization should be perfected before the garden season begins and all arrangements range ments for the use of land and the purchase of materials consummated i before they will b be e wanted someone usually a public spirited citizen who can spare time for tile the works work should be appointed as director or chairman of thelward the board loard A membership fee of CO 60 cents to 1 Is frequently paid by those who plant gardens and who receive benefit from the organization in some vases cases n special tra trained ined garden tender lender lias has been hired to give in formation and help to those who need it very often this supervisor lins las been employed tor for a few months orlly but tills this type of supervision pays provided the person employed understands ills his business in most discs cases prizes have been offered by the merchants and business interests first for the best individual gardens both in baek yards and on vacant land a and nd second for the various products of the lie gardens usually on an exhibit Is held lit at some convenient vale time during the latter part of the garden season and ft contest between the gardeners Is staged these exhibits and contests have been of wonderful value in promoting a spirit of rivalry to produce the best As a rule however the gardeners have considered thega the garden r products as they came upon tilon their home tables the greatest reward for their efforts where it group of gardens la Is located on one end piece of land it Is often necessary to provide special means f for or financing the lie clearing plowing and it fit ting ling tile the soil boll and later for policing tile the gardens to prevent losses either from stray live stock or front theft the foes fees collected from each gardener to cover these costs have varied in different instances from froin 1 to 5 per gird ei r den en but rarely more than 3 any funds that are left inthe in the treasury tit nt the alie ind end of the season can ho be used for promoting the garden movement the following year vear or returned to the gardeners success in organizing city town or village garden work depends upon leadership and the harmonious working together of nil all concerned one of tile most successful garden clubs ot of there Is record Is governed by aboard of nine directors who ore are elected annually by bj ballot the directors elect a chairman secretary and treasurer who constitute the of the club TIM tills club has been in existence for several years and has grown stronger in its organization each year vear the formation of clubs consisting ot of those who plant gardens in their back yards Is a little moro more difficult and must include provision slon for rendering a distinct service to its members tabi service may consist of the purchase of manure or fertilizers plowing tile back yards and supplying early plants or seeds tile the gardeners must be made to feel that they are getting something in return for their patton in the club and tile the payment of dues otherwise little interest will be taken in the organization co operative cooperative spraying in it a few instances the spraying 0 of f crops t to 0 CO control atrill insects and discuses lins has been handled in a cooperative way using power sprayers sp which go over 01 er the gardens gardekas nt at such buch stated intervals as hilly neav be necessary for good results these power sprayers sp tire are driven into the alleys and lines of hose lose discharging the spray mixture carried into the gardens in tills this way effective spraying can be secured ut lit a less cost than if the gardeners beners s provided spray equipment to do the work themselves there are numerous other ways vaia in which buck back yard gardeners can secure benefits from organized efforts tho the great greatest est opening however for active organization in the he home garden tin line Is among those who plan gardens on a community basis |