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to a field of Early Rose potatoes ^^which, we were
told by the paid Sec. ofan infant society
"looked very fine" and we herewith adopt
his sentiments with the uttermost credulity

We also unmasked a very lengthy woodpile
& a lot of spring chickens, suggestive of a
good time coming. After reading the
minutes of last meeting the following Questions
were proposed.

1^st. Something eating Mary Bonds currents
What is it? And what the remedy? A small
green catterpillar, Pick them off or drench
them with Kerocene & water.

2^nd. Should all the small shoots be cut
from an Asparagus bed? A diversity of
opinion general advise to cut them off.

3^rd. Any new remedy to destroy slugs?
Wash the plants with whale oil soap or
dust with white helabore.

4^th Shall W^m L.Bond set out cabbage
plants, or wait for rain? Make a season,