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the lily of the valley was bulbous
rooted or not. The committee
of investigation having no satis
-factory report was continued
to next month.

Of the readers Carrie Brooke had
forgotten her appointment and
Mary Magruder was absent. Annie
Brooke read an article on the im-
-portation of roses from Holland, and
the Secretary read one on "the propa
gation of plants by cuttings" by
Henderson. The readers for next
meeting ar Dr Charles Farquhar and
Mary Stabler

The minutes were read and ap-
-proved

Questions

1 How make lily of the Valley bloom
in winter? Cut out a sod without
disturbing the roots and place
in the cellar until near the time
when desired to bloom, then bring
into the sitting room and water

2 Is woods earth good for rose bush
-es? Supposed to do no harm

3 How transplant Missouri currant?
Just as any other shrub.

4 Is it best to raise horse radish by
planting the crown or sections
of the small roots? So much dif
ference in opinion that Samuel