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of both flowers and vegetables

Questions
1 Alban Thomas had no question, but wished
to call our attention to the weeping Elm
between his house and Ashton on the right-hand
side of the road near the bridge
A few years ago when he was passing men
were clearing out the trees: this special one
was ordered down, but he rescues it and
now he never fails to enjoy its beauty as
he passed by it.

2 How keep peas and beans for seed?
Put in paper bags and put into a tight
box. Some put in a lumpg of camphor or
moth balls.

3 Is it too late to plant sweet corn? Quite late
but can risk it; early variety. Howling Mob.

4 A member wanted information about a amgrillis:
She got one from Sarah Miller and after
one year it bloomed, she repotted it &
now for six years it has not bloomed

No one seemded to know just what
treatment it needed: the President thought
it was pining for home and suggested
it be sent back to Mt. Airy.

5 How late plant string beans? Not too
late as they grow very fasts.

6 What is best height for poles for Lima
beans? Some say 9 ft. but 7 1/2 ft about right

7 Is it too late to bag grapes? Yes, for blight
but not for bees and wasps.

8 What do with strawberry beds? Should they
be plowed now and fertilized?
Plow each side of the row. Cut off the
the runners and keep clean. it is better to