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to prune in the fall? Trim after
blooming in summer, or leave till
Spring.

14 Any better early potato than Early
rose? Early Boove is earlier but
smaller and very good. Crown
Jewel is praised. In Bermuda the
triumph is the favorite.

15 Is it safe to hang the bell at Sherwood
school on a white oak tree
and how long is it probable the
tree would last? Some give it three
years, others think five to eight
years. Weight of the bell 400 lbs fixtures 200lbs.

Our president appointed a committee
to meet during the winter
and consider suggestions for the
good of the society: Members are
asked to make suggestions to the
commitee. He says of the past
summer we have had no great
storms, the exhibits have never been
excelled in quality and quantity,
the meetings have been large and
interesting, and suggestions to keep
meetings up to the standard