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Station, on proper feeding and signs by which to tell
which pellets will be the best layers. Dr Brigham
gave a formula for food which had
proved good in his experiences. The quantity
for 25 hens per day
3 lbs corn
2 lbs wheat
1 lb beef scraps
1 lb cut clover, roots, or alfalfa

Volunteer by Eliza Moore A visit by
President Madison to our little town of Brookeville
in the year 1714. She announced that
it was not horticultural. We found it very
entertaining. According to her opinion, Brookeville
was the capital of the U.S. for 24 hours!

Forethought advises bringing in house
plants, transplanting lettuce, gathering Keiffer
peas digging carrots before freezing. Mulch
strawberry beds in December. In flower
garden work and trim rosebushes. Take up
Dahlias and Cannas. Plant bulbs, in doors
and out. Plough gardens in December.

The Secretary read a letter from the Sec. of the
Interstate Commission requesting the name of our
society and others of the neighborhood.

The assistant Sec. read the lists of Exhibits
which were very fine, a brilliant display of