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6th What is the best mulch for Strawberries
ans 7 say stable manure 3 straw 1 saw dust 1 leaves
7th Shall I apply plaster in the hill or to the corn after
it comes up
ans 10 [sic] would mix with compost 2 would put on top
1 would not apply ^any
8th My fodder has given out shall I turn out on my meadow or
feed hay.
ans 11 would turn out 3 would feed hay
9th How can I get rid of mushrooms in my hot bed
ans Pull them out
10th Shall I apply as tar to sone [I] pea[c]h before planting
ans No.
11th Shall I pasture my mowing field not
ans Not if it can be avoid[ed]
12th Which of the heifers we saw in the field would you take to
be the best
ans 4 liked the white one
4 [liked the] Bland [one]
6 [liked the] Brandle [sic]
13 Does the drilled wheat not look best at this time
ans 11 say Yes. 4 No adjourned to 5-19th at Wm S Brookes