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3.
some of the same lines,- "Laying
the Foundation for Your Garden."
Build up soil organisms, bacteria,
is essential and humus necessary.

Richard Iddings gave infor-
mation for fruit tree planting.
"Early Richmond" and "Montmorency" are
the sour cherries recommended and
Green Gage and English Plums for the
home garden. Use Sulphur dust
spray for brown rot.

Questions, answers &c.,
When to plant Asparagus roots?
Early Spring is the best time.
Can Cauliflower be grown here?
Yes! if the season is favorable.
The drought of July and August and
the unheard of rains of September,
were the cause of poor late
gardens in this neighborhood.
Especially Lima Beans and Tomatoes.
How does the "Elm Blight" man-
ifest itself? Very similar to the
Chestnut blight, - leaves turn yellow
and fall and twigs & limbs die.

Margaret Bancroft asked how
many knew of the old Fort Frederick
beyond Hagerstown, - a picture place?
Few knew of its existence.