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[?] at Auburn. This simply [goes?] to prove
that trees must thrive [?] this one of
our homes - for it is in the banner [spot?]
for beautiful flowers - plowing up is
the only remedy offered to destroy the
little [upstarts?].

There was a diversity of opinion as to the
length of time a strawberry bed can be
used. Some change every three years -
others work the beds over & keep the
same bed much longer.

We were told if dahlia buds were pinched
off now, they would bloom later.

Mr. Downey has a prize asparagus bed -
he puts five or six inches of hog-pen
manure on as soon as it is through
bearing, & he keeps the weeds our during
the summer.

How many lima beans must you have
to a pole? One says never leave more
than two.

When is the proper time to plant late
potatoes? Now if M^cCormick, middle
latter part of [June?] if Blush

Grapes should be the size of a pea if
they are to be bagged.

There are almost no cherries, a tree with