This is the topic of the 9^th Annual Historical Societies Joint Dinner Meeting on Saturday July 18 at 6 p.m., hosted by the Dinsmoor Heritage House Cultural Museum, 9632 Steele St., Rosemead.

For those wishing to attend the dedication of the historic Dinsmoor House please come at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held by the Native Sons of the Gold West (Ramona Parlor #109), founded in 1887.

The Historical Societies of Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Temple City, the Ramona Museum of California History and the Dinsmoor invite everyone to learn more about their garden.

The program will be conducted by Julie Gentry of Rosemead, and John Scott, Superintendent in the City of Rosemead Public Works Department who designed all the landscaping at all of the public buildings in the city. They will talk about water saving and drought-resistant plants. Cuttings of the various plants will be available to everyone, as well as the centerpieces.

Dinner is $15 which includes a ticket for a mini door prize. Dinner includes Pasta Pronto Bar, tossed green salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverage. Checks should be made out to the Alhambra Historical Society Inc., and mailed to POB 6687, Alhambra  CA 91802. Deadline for reservations is July 11. For more information call 626 300 8845.