Welcome to Glenn & Rose Mary Head's in Arroyo City
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On September 19 at 12 noon, approximately 65 PSST members and guests gathered at the home of Glenn and Rose Mary Head
in Arroyo City. Our hosts have a beautiful year-and-a-half year old home with impressive landscaping. The manicured
back yard abuts the Arroyo Colorado. Members enjoyed touring the lovely palm and tropical filled yard.
Everyone enjoyed the special Mexican Taquiza lunch with a bountiful array of foods and drinks, which were provided by
Glenn and Rose Mary. Members brought a delicious assortment of desserts. After a very short business meeting, the
program was turned over to Dr. Juan Anciso from Texas A & M Extension Service. He presented an informative slide show
concerning three main threats to palms. He first discussed trunk rot which occurs near the tops of palms which have
undergone a long period of drought followed by rain. Then he discussed the well-known problem of lethal yellowing.
The final topic was about the relatively new appearance of the Florida tortoise beetle, which strips the green from
palm leaves.
Jerry Seymore invited everyone to attend the meeting on October 24 at his house in Houston. He indicated that he
plans a Hawaiian luau with entertainment. After visiting and viewing the landscape again, members began their journeys home.
Our next meeting will be in Houston on 24 Oct 09 . Look forward to seeing you at one of the up coming meetings.
Photos by Ed Ladd. Mtg summary by John Dillard. Web page by John Volk.
