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The President wishes us to consider
the subject of the Horticultural Exhibition
and be ready to vote, when the
time comes.

Dr Farquhar read an article on
"some queer Fungi" which causes the
death of many insects. Francis Stabler read
"Subsoil gardening" Dig a spade deep
without mixing with the surface soil.
Only needs to be done once in 3 or 4 years

Readers for next meeting, Edith Hallowell
and Janet Miller.

Questions

1 How far apart plant tea roses in a
bed? 18 inches.

2 The relative of planting Lima beans
in squares or rows? Squares preferred.

3 Can you plant celery in hot beds
for summer use? Yes

4 Which is earlier Beauty of Hebron or
early rose potato? About equal

5 What causes plants in cold frames to
damp off? Want of ventilation.

6 Can strawberry plants be set out
early enough to bear this summer?
It does not pay to allow the plants to
bear the first season when planted in
the spring.

7 Would you buy northern potatoes for
seed when you had your own
raising? It pays to do so.

8 What are the best plants for hanging