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H/5/1900 -2-

Munich that plants in rows running North
and South grow better than running East
and West, getting more light heat and
mositure. 2^nd Shallow planted Sweet
peas mulched with a mixture of coal
and wood ashes, bloomed from July 4^th
to October 1^st and grew seven feet high
3^rd the native lands of various vegetables

Forethought report unusually interesting
suggesting, among other things,
planting seeds for late tomatoes where
the vines are to grow, a pinch of
seeds in a place four feet apart, thinning
to one plant in a place. The are
not retarded by being transplanted.
Another valuable item a recipe for
bone fertilizer; 1/2 teacup of potash
to a 2 quart can fill with bones and
cover with water. The bones soon discolor
Use a table spoonful diluted with water
to a plant. Mahlon Kirk gave
one on a larger scale; fill a barrel
with bones put in a bucket of ashes,
fill with water

Poultry report
Alloway 85 chickens
Avalon 23 chickens