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fair Field, in the pasture field we were shwn
some beautiful yonne cattle mostly 1/2 Alderney heifers.
After returning to the house and partaking of a bountiful
suiner the fellowime questions were aiked and answered.
Gan a crop of corn be raised having Just been planted,
Considerable amount of ferterlizer [sic] to be put
on when it is worked the first time
Twas thought a fair crop might yet be raised if twas
seasonable and well worked.
2nd Is it best to work potatoes the last time with the single
shovel and hill them up now that they are in bloom.
Majority would would [sic] not work them any more
444.ag now thst they are in bloom.
.rd
at is best to sow on a piece of poor rough & stony land,
wheat or rye.
Majority say rye., with plenty of Manure
4th Where Clover has missed in wheat stubble will it come if it
is sown now harrowed in and Manured.
Tgwas thought to be a good chance yet in that way.
sow about the 18t of Sept.
5th How soon to sow rye to cut very early for Cattle.
About the 1st of September
A thorough bred Alderney bull was offer[e]d for sale
at $4o.00 18 Months old.
6th Will it pay tc save timothy seed, and how is the best way 1.52
use
to save it. only enough for own
Cut high with cradle & cut the stubble with machine
for hay.