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VII Is Sharpless recommended as a
good strawberry?
Yes, when planted with crescent
seedling makes a succession.

VIII Any advantage to break down
the tops of seedling onions?
Not necessary

IX Should the tops which have
gone to seed on a new asparagus
bed be cut off?
Answered as follows
No 7. Yes 12.

X What causes some of the stalks
of corn to turn yellow?
Possibly wire worm.

XI How have any early garden?
Work frequently cover with barn
yard manure & plow in the fall.

XII How press cut flowers so as to
preserve their color.
Mary Gilpin had an article on the
subject which she will send to the
questioner.

XIII Are the little hexagon bugs found
in orchards friends or enemies.
Friends

XIV How get rid of Old Man in the Ground.
No one knew

XV What fertilizer best for asparagus?
Ashes, sand, super phosphates

Hannah Stabler told of a new
variety of onion, which is very productive