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2^nd What to do with the chips?
Make a scrap book for the society.

3^rd Is there any way to make flowers
do well that are too near the fire?
Frequent spinkling of the whole plant,
evaporation of water on stove, also
a paper screen were recommended.

4^th What positions or shape to dig a pit so
the sun will shine in the larger part
of the day?

A curved back and straight across
the front, square and slope the front
to the sun - or the last idea seemed
to favor as nearly square as possible.

5^th How often turn a compost
heap and how soon after made?

Thomas says every two week
The right time is as it cools off, turn
and it will heat soon again, or indeed
turn as often as a Farmer can.

6^th Do you put alum or salt in