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bearing which last year ripened fifty lemons
and was a source of gratification to our host
-ess, though she seemed to feel some what as the
man did who bought the elephant.

D. A. Lea brought a handsome young
geranium which she raised by the new method
called "Layering in the air."

Next in order came the questions

1st Was it too early to set Turkey eggs? No.

2nd What was a remedy for the new chicken disease?
Soak corn in tar water and feed

3rd Ought we to continue working strawberries after
they commence blooming or only weed and mulch
immediately. Free them from weeds and mulch at once

4th Is is best to plow a garden on a hillside with
the hill or across it? With the hill one year and
across it the next

5th What was thought of Keyes tomatoes? It is not a
favorite

6th what was a good early Sweet corn? Landreths
Evergreen Stowells and Darlings early

7th How must onion seed be planted to raise large
onions the first season? Plant thinly cover lightly
and when up thin to six inches

8th Who has been successful in raising Hubbard
Squash? Mary B. Hall last year. Eliza Brooke the
year before. It is higly recommended for puddings