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to expect a frost? The Government
Report says Oct 14^th but we had
better be prepared by Oct 1^st.

2 When manure a lawn and what should
be used? South Carolina Rock in the
fall and bone dust in February

3 Celery has blighted very badly at
some places. Would it do any good
to use Bordeaux mixture now? Not known
Dr. Magruder thinks it is scorched by
the sun at John Bentleys the celery
shaded by an apple tree is perfect
Some gardeners use asparagus tops or
straw to shade and remove it to hill
Small beds can be watered and covered
with straw.

4 When dig sweet potatoes before the
ground freezes. Cutting the tops before
frost is not considered necessary.
It is very important that the ground
be dry when they are dug, let them
dry well before packing in boxes
cover with old carpet to keep warm
If they begin to sprout they will keep
perfectly. Keep them in a dry warm
place.

5 How sow spinach? In rows. A few