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Mr. George Beach, another of the prosperous and influential farmers near 

 Dunham village, considers that Paint Brush can be controlled by good cultivation 

 and suitable rotation, but he is deeply concerned about the spread of the weed in 

 his rough pastures. " When you give advice regarding the control of Paint Brush 

 in the Journal of Agriculture, consider well," he said, " the particular and peculiar 

 conditions that exist on most of our farms. Remember the fact that labor is scarce, 

 that many of our pastures are too rough to cultivate, and that we do not live under 

 the ideal conditions that exist in the minds of some writers in agricultural papers. 

 I do not know whether sheep will keep this weed under control in pastures or not." 



Joseph Lee and Son thought Paint Brush was worse this year on their farm 

 than it was last year, but it has not yet given much trouble in their pastures. They 

 did not believe that a single plowing of sod in the fall, followed with oats seeded 

 to clovers and grasses, would kill it. 



Mr. M. Curley, of Dunham village, said he did not know how to deal with 

 Paint Brush in rough pastures. " Twenty-five and thirty years ago every farmer 

 in this district kept a flock of sheep, and the pastures," he said, " were much cleaner 

 of weeds than they are now. Yes, I believe farmers should keep more sheep, but 

 sheep-worrying dogs have put sheep out of business. So far as Paint Brush is 

 concerned it need not be dreaded if only good cultivation is given. One reason for 

 the spread of this weed is the fact that many of the farms are rented and proper 

 attention is not given to the control of weeds." 



Paint Brush is very bad in the hilly district about the Pinnacle mountain near 

 the border of Vermont. No person appears to be doing much to control it, for no 

 practicable remedy seems to be available. Very few farmers keep sheep, but it 

 would appear as if they would be obliged to turn to this industry if they ever hope 

 to control the situation. 



The farms in the valley leading from Freligsburg to Stanbridge East are not 

 infested to any great extent, but there are some other bad weeds that have gained 

 a foothold and will be hard to dislodge. Wild Carrot or Bird's Nest is very plentiful 

 along the roadsides, and in some cases the fields are invaded. Knapweed occurs 

 plentifully along the roadside in one locahty. One of the worst cases of Sow thistle 

 infestations was seen in an oat field between Stanbridge East and Bedford. These 

 three weeds require careful attention and handling; if they are carelessly treated, 

 they are liable to spread and become most serious pests. 



In the section of country about St. Armand, Paint Brush is not as bad as 

 it is farther east, but every farmer knows it and has had some dealings with it. 

 Mr. W. A. Smith, of St. Armand, said that the railways were not doing their duty 

 in keeping their property clear of weeds. Moreover, he thought that no great 



