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to plant hardy bulbs

3 How treat an old road that has been
filled up and levelled, to get a good
sward on it? Put chopped sod on
roll, and dress with wood ashes. Some
would also sow lawn grass seed.

4 What kind of lettuce plant to make crisp
round heads? Boston Market

5 Where plant an Apricot tree? A North
or East postion where it will be kept
from coming forward too early, and
nail to a wall

6 Wanted a remedy for roup in chickens?
A pint of sulphuric acid to
a barrel of water, sprinkled about
the premises - and give a drink of
white oak bark in water.

7 How much should rose bushes be
worked? Do not work deeply, clear
from weeds, apply bone dust and work
in lightly.

8 How plant early potatoes? Some prefer
to manure the ground and then
plow; others to put the manure in the
row with the potatoes. Shallow planting
recommended : some sprout the
potatoes in the house while others
cut and plant immediately or
plant whole potatoes

9 What is the most productive Early
Pea? Landreth's Extra Early

10 How often sprinkle duck and Turkey