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and Eliza Brooke was appointed to the
position.

The Questions

1 How pot a Calla? A friend who is very
successful with Callas pots it in very
rich earth, much of it being manure
from the cow stable. waters it with
water uncomfortably hot to her hand
and twice a week gave it a preparation
of plant food sold by E. S., Leadbeater
and Sons of Alexandria Va. A
25 [lb?] package lasts her, for her window
plants, for about two years. Directions
come with each package.

2 How increase yuccas? Seed or divide
the roots

3 What is the best soil for potting plants?
Scrapings from around the cow stable
with wood's earth and sand

4 A guest asked what we are to live
on this winter? After some joking answers
of "hominy""rice" &c it was
found that nearly all had plenty
of the usual winter vegetables. Some
had failed with potatoes and some
with cabbage

5 Is it too late to sow Kale? Try it; the