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working of the garden nine points out of ten. Set apart every 

 Saturday afternoon to cultivate the garden. I pay but little atten- 

 tion to varieties. 



O. W. Barnard — The garden spot should be free from trees. 

 Cover the ground in the fall with well-rotted manure; plant every- 

 thing in rows two to two and a half feet apart ; cultivate with horse. 

 Immediately after a rain loosen the soil. I planted corn last year 

 the 7th of April that was ready for the table July 10. 



Chas. Pottenger — I plant in rows and use a cultivator called the 

 horse hoe. 



A. Mellen — Plant early and in rows, not beds. 



Mrs. Mary J. Barnard being asked in regard to floriculture said: 

 Eternal diligence is the price of flowers. Perennials are less 

 trouble than annuals. There are a few annuals, however, that I 

 generally grow, such as verbenas, petunias and phlox Drummondi. 



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JUNE MEETING. 



As previously announced the June meeting of the Kankakee 

 Valley Horticultural Society was held at the pleasant grounds and 

 residence of M. R. Peters, Manteno, Saturday, 15th. Although 

 rain prevented many from attending, the attendance was fair, 

 over a hundred being present. 



The tables were spread under the large decidious trees in front 

 of the residence, and did credit to the Manteno and other lady 

 members of the Society. 



Immediately after dinner President Stroud called the meeting 

 to order. The Manteno Glee Club rendered some excellent music. 

 Prayer was offered by Rev. McAwen. 



COMMITTEE REPOKTS. 



Flower Committee — Mrs. Milo Barnard reported that flowers, 

 and especially roses, are doing well, and that their cultivation is 

 becoming very general. 



Vegetable Committee — T. C. Dickinson reported early vege- 

 tables were badly damaged by cut worms, and in many places en- 

 tirely destroyed. As a partial remedy, he suggested planting two 



