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  2. IN MY GARDEN By ACACIA

    THE value of successional cropping is often under-estimated by the amateur gardener, and it is looked upon as being unnecessary. The aim of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 530 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 756 words
  4. Garden Pests

    RED SPIDER. — This pest belongs to the group of mites; it is very tiny, and almost transparent. In colour it varies from light red to red. Usually ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 393 words
  5. THIS WEEK'S WORK

    Coleus cuttings may be started now and planted out as soon as rooted. Hydrangeas showing flower buds will require plenty of water. ...

    Article : 152 words
  6. Bedding Cuttings

    For most soft-wooded plants a suitable compost is made of two parts good fibrous loam and one part each of leaf-mould and coarse sand. This should ...

    Article : 235 words
  7. Summer Sowing

    It is advisable to well soak the soil after taking out the drills, and sow the seed an hour or so afterwards. Do not just moisten the soil to the depth of an ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 353 words
  8. VEGETABLES.

    Chillies and capsicums may be sown now. To prevent potato blight, spray with Bordeaux mixture. ...

    Article : 120 words
  9. Plant Trees

    From a gardening aspect there can be no question that the judicious planting of trees constitutes much of the beauty and variety in a garden. ...

    Article : 306 words
  10. Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes will stand heat and dry conditions better than any other vegetable. The plant is a heavy feeder, and the most suitable ground ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 96 words
  11. Root Crops

    Root crops such as carrots, parsnips, and beetroot are among our most important vegetables, but the methods of growing them used by some gardeners ...

    Article : 266 words
  12. Worms in Pots

    If, in spite of all caro and attention, a pot plant continually has a sickly look, the grower may suspect worms. Knock out the plant carefully, holding it in the ...

    Article : 118 words
  13. Care of Mower

    Those responsible should look after the mowing machine. After a year's wear and tear, it is only natural that the mowing machine will need an ...

    Article : 237 words
  14. Use Sulphur

    As one of the 10 essential elements which go to build up the plant, sulphur plays a highly important part in the vegetable world. It is always ...

    Article : 120 words
  15. Nip Tomatoes

    Tomatoes are making strong growth and forming bunches of fruit, so the plants will require more attention. As the plants develop it will be noticed that ...

    Article : 127 words
  16. Advertising

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    Advertising : 163 words
  17. TRAVELLER'S TALES

    CYNICAL Bachelor: "A girl no longer marries a man for better or worse." His Friend: "Indeed!" "No, she marries him for more or less." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 327 words
  18. Wirelessed

    THE country vicar met one fo his parishoners in the village. "Do you know where you could find me a nice treble, Thomas?" he asked. ...

    Article : 51 words
  19. In the Smoker

    DESPERATELY and breathlessly. Whyte dashed into the doctor's surgery and collapsed in a chair. "Whatever have you been doing?" ...

    Article : 83 words
  20. PRACTICE NEEDED

    Wilson was suffering badly at the hands of the barber. After the third cut he decided to make a protest. "I say, my man," he said, "I notice ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 97 words
  21. BAD EXAMPLE.

    The censor had just finished reading the new play. "This will never do, young man," he said to the author. "It is positively ...

    Article : 149 words
  22. BACK AGAIN.

    Somebody asked Antonio what he was doing. He replied, "I digga de ditch." They asked what he was digging the ...

    Article : 88 words
  23. WHEEL AND WOE.

    Blinkers looked at his doctor. "Yes, doctor," he said, "the strain of life to one in my business is very great." He paused, then: "But I have a good ...

    Article : 101 words
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