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ripen about the same time.

To the question, "what are the pease at Chas. F.
Brooke's called?" It was found out that they are the
Gradis and the Telephone.

Frederick Stabler wished to know the three best
varities of grapes, and had six given in reply, viz,: Harford,
Concord, White, Agewam, Delaware, and Niagara.

In answer to the query, "What is the best kind
of manure spreader?" Kemp's Century was mentioned
as being stronger and holding more.

Albina Stabler requested information about an
asparagus bed, whether it would be better to try to improve
a neglected one or plant another, and was advised to do
both. Palmetto and Colosal are considered very fine.

Mrs. Haviland has heard that grapes do better if
allowed to run up a tree, but those present who have
had experience, do not agree. Louisa Brooke inquired
where a small holly tree could be found and
was told in the Pen-y-Bryn woods.

The asparagus bed at Willow Heights was heavily
manured last fall - "should it be raked off, or
worked in?" Being a foot deep, it was suggested to dig
up the manure lightly with a fork and take off the
larger part.

Dr. Thomas has a milk house painted red and
is uncertain how to paint the shutters, doors and
windows. Have the doors and shutters red and the