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  2. HALF-ACRE HINTS.

    "Bulb" (W.A.) writes:—"Please inform me in next issue of "The Mail" if there is any reason why my daffodil bulbs, which I have is pots, have not sent up flower stalks? There is only ...

    Article : 158 words
  3. POULTRY YARD.

    Tuesday, August 11—General Purpose Poultry Society, Brookman's Building, Grenfell street, Adelaide Subject—"Rearing, Culling, and Selection of Poultry," by H. Pope. Visitors ...

    Article : 59 words
  4. NOTES FOR "THE MAIL" POULTRY BOYS.

    Some of the boys have been anxiously enquiring when we were going for our first visit of inspection. These outings proved very popular last year, not only among ...

    Article : 247 words
  5. "THE MAIL" TO THE FRONT.

    Once again "The Mail" is to the front with a prize for sweet peas. Two guineas will be given for the best bunch of sweet peas grown in this State. From this it ...

    Article : 177 words
  6. LAWNS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    To "Mari Mari."—We are afraid that this lawn will not suit you. It is of no value where plenty of water is not available. Unless the lawn is watered well in summer the English ...

    Article : 128 words
  7. WANT OF VIGOUR.

    The batching season is now with us, and will soon be in full swing. It brings with it the usual problems to be solved, prominent among them being dead in ...

    Article : 503 words
  8. CHICKEN READING.

    When your hatchings commence and your chicks begin to arrive, it is a bit late to make your arrangements for their care and comfort, so be in good time and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,271 words
  9. CURLY LEAF.

    "P. Pearson" (Rosewater) writes:—"Will you kindly publish the way to make the solution for preheating curly leaf on peach trees?" "P. Pearson."—To prevent curled leaf ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. LAWNS.

    "New Lawn" (Renmark) write:—"I am about to lay down a now lawn and have read your recently reprinted article on the subject with interest. Couch grass, however, is anethema to ...

    Article : 232 words
  11. MANURES AND ROSES.

    "Amateur" (Clarence Park) writes:—I have been reading your paper and its Gardening Notes, and have got some good hints from them. I would like to ask you the proper strength to ...

    Article : 270 words
  12. PRUNING YOUNG TREES.

    "Subs Tiber" (Torrensville) writes:—"Will you kindly advice me if it is necessary to prune young fruit trees in this season. I have peaches, apricots, quince, Japanese plum ...

    Article : 73 words
  13. TIME TO PLANT FRUIT TREES.

    "K. C." (Petersburg) writes:—"Would you kindly tell me if it is too late in the season to plant tonic fruit trees apd vines? I live in the neighbourhood of petersburg, and I would ...

    Article : 299 words
  14. BOYS' REPORTS.

    "Arthur" Hindmarsh).—Eggs laid 63, sold for 6/1 have much pleasure in forwarding to you toy report for June, 1914. I received 63 eggs, winch is the highest total for the month. ...

    Article : 2,075 words
  15. DUCK HATCHING.

    "New Chum" (Salisbury) writes:—"I would like you to advise me through your next "Mail" how to work an incubator with duck eggs. I would like you to inform me how many days ...

    Article : 135 words
  16. STURT'S PEA.

    "Henley Beach" writes:—"I am sending you three blooms of Sturt's Pea which, are off a plant I have grown at Henley Beach. My house is on the Explanade, and the plant is ...

    Article : 468 words
  17. MEALY BUG.

    "S. W." (Whittenburg) writes:—My maidenhair ferns have been troubled with some pest which I cannot understand. It is a small white speck or an aphis, which appears on the ...

    Article : 161 words
  18. MEAT MEAL.

    "Amateur writes:—"Acting upon your advice, I purchased a bag of Botany Egg Producer for use among my fowls, but there are no directions for the use of same. Will you kindly inform ...

    Article : 142 words
  19. NO DANGER.

    "Roots" (Strathalbyn) writes:—Will you be kind enough to tell me in "The Mail" if the roots of ivy geranium planted within five feet of a cement underground tank would be at all ...

    Article : 107 words
  20. FLOWERS FROM JAMESTOWN.

    "Flower lover" (Jamestown) writes:—"Under separate cover I am forwarding two or three more street peas as promised, also a couple of pansies. Do you consider them up to show ...

    Article : 110 words
  21. HATCHING DUCKLINGS.

    "Duck Eggs" writes:—"I am about to put 60 duck eggs in an incubator, but do not know much about the procedure as retards duck eggs. Will you please let me know through the medium ...

    Article : 166 words
  22. A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ENTHUSIAST.

    "A. U." (Guildford, W.A.) writes:—Just a reminder from the West to let you know I am still in existence and going strong. In the last "Mail" I notice Mrs. Brown is getting the ...

    Article : 596 words
  23. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 385 words
  24. PANSIES.

    To "F. J. R."—The chief reason of the pansies not opening really will is the cold, dry weather. You will find them come all right later on.—"Greenleaf." ...

    Article : 32 words
  25. VARIOUS.

    "Sedna" writes:—"Having taken "The Mail" for some time now, I have been following up your Poultry Notes and cutting them out. I would like to know if you could give me any ...

    Article : 266 words
  26. DUCK HATCHING.

    The period for hatching and rearing ducks at a profit is limited, and those who wish to take advantage of it need to get to work quickly. If a start is made by ...

    Article : 499 words
  27. STRAWBERRY PLANT.

    "Subcriber" (Nailsworth) wishes to know if you can tell her through your valuable columns the name of enclosed strawberry plant. The plants are covered in fruit and we had our first ...

    Article : 73 words
  28. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 1,794 words
  29. FINE LEMONS.

    It is always pleading to record success. This week we received a small case of fine lemons grown on the half-acre of Mr. R. J. Nelson, Russell street, Yatala. The lemons were ...

    Article : 98 words
  30. PRUNING.

    "J. R. J." (Rose Park) writes:—"Last year I planted fruit trees which (up till I pruned them, which was about four weeks ago) had grown to be as healthy as it is possible to find ...

    Article : 272 words
  31. MALAY CLUB

    At the club meeting held on Saturday last it teas decided to send two special prize certificates for presentation at the Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club show ...

    Article : 152 words
  32. SCALE ON LEMONS.

    "Kingswood" writes:—Regarding leaf of lemon tree left with Mr. Harvey a few days ago. The scale showing on the leaf is distributed all over the young tree, which was planted this year. ...

    Article : 105 words
  33. VICTORIAN POULTRY AND DOG SHOW.

    Tn Orpingtons the well-known South Australian breeder F. Wimble, gained the following prizes:—Black cock, first prize; cockerel, first and highly commended ...

    Article : 170 words
  34. ORANGES AND LEMONS.

    "Subscriber" (Woodville) writes:—"I shall be greatly obliged if you will let me know through your paper bow and when to prime orange and lemon trees. Also, please tell me how to get ...

    Article : 134 words
  35. A VALUABLE PURCHASE.

    Owing to removal from Adelaide, Mr. S. Oliver, of white Wyandotte fame, is compelled to relinquish poultry breeding, which the breeders will very much ...

    Article : 100 words
  36. GRAFTING OF VINES.

    "A. L. W." writes:—"Would you kindly give me some advice son the grafting of vine cuttings on to old stocks through the columns of your valuable paper? Thanking you in ...

    Article : 62 words
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