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5 What does the Club think of rolling wheat in the spring
ans 10 would roll some 1 6 don't know 2 would not

6 Shall I buy Excelsior (Turner[']s) or Bond[']s I.X.L.
at $2. 80/100 in favor of Excelsior (quan[t]ity 6 tons)
ans All in favor of I.X.L one would buy 4 tons of
Bond[']s and 2 of Tur[ner's]

7 What is thought of dwarf Pears
ans One or two varieties do well on Quince but Standards
seemed prefer[r]ed
8 What is the best pipe to convey water about 200 feet
ans Wooden pipes were recommended [sic]
9 Would it pay to saw white popular [sic] for fencing plank
ans Advised to try it and white wash well
10th Is it too soon to trim Apple trees
ans Diversity of opinion, but most would prefer to do it
when the trees are growing
11th I have two young sows one has 8 and [sic] the other
9 pigs shall I kill them 3 from one & 2 from the other.
I only want 12
ans It was thought 6 pigs was enough for a young sow
12th What will keep horses from rubbing off their mains [sic]
and tails.
ans No answer