2243. Pears are greatly improved by grafting on the mountain ash.


2244. Rats and other vermin are kept away from grain by a sprinkling of garlic when packing the sheaves.


2245. Wet Land.—Money skillfully expended in drying land, by draining or otherwise, will be returned with ample interest.


2246. Grass.—Sweet and nutritious grass gives a richness and flavor to milk, attainable from no other source.