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compiled the statistics of a great many seasons, and the tabulated 

 results showed a practical uniformity of weather in the different 

 seasons of New England. 



Edward B. Wilder asked what were now considered the best 

 varieties of tomatoes. 



Mr. liawson replied that in Worcester County the Beauty was 

 preferred. For the Boston market the Stone was grown as 

 much as any. The Acme was not much grown now. 



In answer to a question as to the best fertilizer for asparagus, 

 Mr. Rawson stated that bone and potash were the l)est; 1200 

 pounds to the acre. 



In answer to some of the criticisms which had been made on 

 his methods, he replied that in his work it was his practice to 

 look forward and not back, and what he recommended was the 

 result of his experiments and experience. If others did not 

 approve them they were at liberty to use their own methods. 



