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of salvias, geraniums etc. and never cease
to add to the rose beds.

Janet Miller read, "Question, whether incubators
have helped the poultry interests of
the country?" There followed a discussion.
Would Sarah Kirk continue in the business
if she had to give up incubators? No, indeed!
Would C.F. Brooke? No, indeed!

Dr. Kirk told of the wonderful use of artesian
in the rainless regions of Australia
making arid sections fertile and the conditions
such that chickens, being hatched
by the natural heat of the water of geysers.

Robert Miller continues the use of insect
powder for gapes in chickens.

James Stabler sent the Lima beans for
seed; he declined to receive remuneration
a vote of thanks was given him.

Robert Miller reports that the "Reed" plum trees
will be ready in the autumn.

Mary Stabler has collected the money for the
Secretary, who thinks this is the time for her to
abscond. She has been to Canada, it is not far.

1. Questions. Is it worth while to save primula
plants after they have bloomed? No.
2. Plant Lima beans now? Yes as soon as the
ground dries sufficiently.
3. Should Crimson clover in a young orchard
be cut before plowing? If very heavy; if not heavy
plow when it is coming into bloom. Sweet
corn can be planted in the strips, not too near the
trees.
4. Would you sow clover in a peach orchard? Yes.
5. Chickens hatched in incubators sell for .05 each
what price for those hatched by hens? The same, .05