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7 What is the best early corn? Adam's
Early Crosby's and Henderson's

8 How low down trim rose bushes? It
depends on the kinds

9 When strawberry runners have filled
the space between the rows
should they be [dug] or mulched ?
Leave until they are done bearing

10 Who has done any gardening? Very
few. One had planted peas and beets
another peas and potatoes and others
a few seeds

11 How get rid of ants in a lawn?
Try sulphur

12 Will it be safe to move a white lilac
Yes. Soak with water the day before
and move with care and it will be
safe

13 What is the best commercial fertilizer for
strawberries? Possibly bone dust.

14 How treat a grape vice that continues
to weep? Once said stick a potato on
weeping end Another said weeping would
not hurt it

Samuel Hopkins said his sweet potatoes
kept in sand had rotted while those
kept in chaff kept perfectly