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ing to keep up the animal heat, but with all
there was a decided improvement in the hogs on this
farm. There were several colts in the field, looking
well though not very large. We saw a considerable
portion of the corn out in the field. On returning
to the house, the minutes of the last meeting here
were read and discussed together with the merits
of some very fine fallowater apples.

The Foreman read a letter inviting us to take
part in the meeting of the to arrange for the annual
meeting of the several Clubs. Thos. G. Lea
B. H. Miller + A. M. Stabler were appointed a Com.
for that purpose to meet on the 7^th [?]

1st Ques. What is the comparative value of a Ton of fodder
to a ton of good clover hay, manure and
all considered ? 5 say 1 Ton of hay to 2 1/2 fodder
1 1 ton of hay to 2 1/4 fodder, 6, 1 to 3,
3 say 1 to 2. Average 1 ton of Hay to 2 5/8 fodder

2^d I have a field twice mowed, shall I top dress
and mow again or plow for corn?

8 say plow for corn, 7 top dress + mow

3^d Will an old cow fatten faster in stable or
in open yard. feed being equal?

12 say Stable , 2 yard.

4^th Will rough cattle winter in a meadow
2 miles from home, no shelter or barn yard?

12 say barn yard, 5 say meadow

5^th Shall I sell potatoes now or hold? 14 say hold

6^th Shall I mulch strawberries with turnip tops? No.

7^th Isn't the best way to keep turnips to bury
in fields? yes.

8^th What is the usual price for selling a thrash