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  2. In my Garden

    SEEDS of St. Brigid anemones may be sown in January and February, in boxes for preference. Specially prepare the seed boxes with a good compost, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 178 words
  3. Sterilising Soils

    GROWERS of ferns are often much concerned as to the best means of rendering their plants immune from the attacks of pests. In most cases the ...

    Article : 478 words
  4. Mildew Diseases

    THE mildews to which plants are subject belong to the tribe of microscopic parasitic fungi, which under certain conditions of warmth and humidity, ...

    Article : 537 words
  5. THIS WEEK'S WORK

    A few seeds of the following everlasting flowers may be planted—hellchrysum, rhodanthe, and acroclinium. Many of the plants required for ...

    Article : 301 words
  6. Sow Cabbage

    A RICH soil, deep cultivation, and a fair quantity of water are necessary for the successful cultivation of cabbage. When preparing the beds for ...

    Article : 231 words
  7. Turn the Soil

    AS heavy soils contain a larger amount of dormant food than light soils, and take longer to transform them into a soluble condition, it is advisable ...

    Article : 178 words
  8. Layering

    LAYERING may be successfully done at this time of the year. It is an ent excellent method of propagation, and is done by making an incision in a branch ...

    Article : 251 words
  9. Wild Flowers

    The Geraldton wax flower, a wild flower of Western Australia, is a hardy plant that needs little cultivation. It will grow well in poor sandy soil, and ...

    Article : 257 words
  10. Celery Culture

    THE bed in which celery is to grow must be well drained and fairly rich. Seed may bo sown in January and February, and in August and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 343 words
  11. THE UNEXPECTED TREE

    I like a winding drive's surprise; You turn, a sudden tree Leans over with its friendly leaves To touch you tenderly. ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. GARDENS OF MEMORIES

    CHRISTMAS and New Year is ever the time of memories, and in an old garden memories abound and stories are told by every tree and plant. To ...

    Article : 752 words
  13. Disbudding Roses

    WHERE roses grow other than in clusters it is advisable to leave only one bud to a shoot. By doing this one good-sized, perfect bloom is obtained, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 172 words
  14. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1 words
  15. Grow Radishes

    GOOD quality in radishes is dependent on rapid growth. The plants require rick soil to encourage quick development, but it is not advisable to grow ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 272 words
  16. Spider Superstitions

    There are many people who will not kill a spider, became it is considered "bad luck" to do so. Nearly everyone knows that little spider known to most ...

    Article : 97 words
  17. Grow Rhubarb

    DURING the hot months of summer rhubarb demands a fair amount of watering and attention. To produce continual growth rhubarb should be heavily ...

    Article : 104 words
  18. Advertising

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    Advertising : 182 words
  19. Helpful Hints

    Soot may be used just as it is taken from the chimney. Do not try to water it into the soil; hoe it into the surface. As a grass manure soot is excellent, but ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 100 words
  20. ENTERTAINING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 425 words
  21. TALK ON HEALTH

    MY readers to-day will be scattered. Some already are away for the holidays; others are soon to take flight to seaside or mountain resorts. And ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 2,276 words
  22. POP HAS HIS FLIGHTY DREAMS

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    Article : 5 words
  23. REPLIES TO QUERIES

    Perplexed (Boonah).—I am afraid if you cannot persuade her to reform the unpleasant conditions you can do but little. Washing in warm water, and the application of ...

    Article : 88 words
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