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Sarah Kirk read an article on propagating
by inserting both ends of a cutting in the soil.
Mr Hall's reading prescribes a solution of
copper as in water as method for strengthening
stems not naturally strong enough to sustain
the burden of blossoms . Iron filings were
recommended as a beneficial addition to
water used for plants.

Questions
1 Should asparagus be allowed to go to seed?
General impression that they should
Eliza Moore and Roger Farquhar appointed
to experiment

2 Is wood ashes good for an asparagus bed? Yes

3 How nearly should Calla lilies die in summer?
Entirely; repot in August

4 Is it right to cut asparagus for two months
without cessation? Probably not

5 Should small grape vines now in
pots, be planted out? Yes

6 Should raspberries be trimmed after
bearing? Yes

7 Where keep a Daphne during summer
In the yard

8 When trim shrubbery not cut back before?
Now

9 Is it true that is two feet high or twenty?
Very doubtful wether that affect it.

10 How deal with green worm on cabbage
insect powder for a remedy: quick growth pre-