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and considerable interest was manifested
in discussing the meritsw of a proposed
fence with willow tree posts.
In approaching the pasture field we
saw our old acquaintance the corn
stump putter. After spending some
time in betting on and measuring the
height of some fine mules we returned
by way of the barn, and were shown a
find young horse lately purchased.
The following questions were asked
and answered.
1 Shall I plant corn on ground that has
been rained on since prepared and is hard
A. Most would plant, and work up after.
2 What will you pay harvest hands for
[binding?].
A About the same as last year
3 My meadow is in corn shall I risk setting
grass in the corn, or sow wheat.
7 say corn & 6 say wheat.
4 Is it profitable to raise colts for sale.
A All say yes, but several prefer male colts.
5 How & when & how long to work corn.
This was variously answered the substance of
which would be as early, as often and as late as
you can, not to break in too much
6 Would you hill earn or work [level?]
3 would hill 13 would work as level as
they could to cover the grass.