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  2. THIS WEEK'S WORK

    Asters must be kept growing by weekly soakings, and occasional occasional soakings of liquid manure will help them along. ...

    Article : 236 words
  3. Acacia's Mail Bag

    Orchid, New Farm, forwards flowers and leaves of orchid which are malformed and show signs of decay. Answer.—The flowers and leaves are ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 566 words
  4. IN MY GARDEN

    The Rambler roses have been beautiful in Brisbane this season. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 18 words
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    Advertising : 52 words
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    The planting of chrysanthemums should be completed in November. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 9 words
  7. PLANTING AND STAKING DAHLIAS Position in Garden Important

    During the autumn months the display produced by dahlias constitutes one of the chief pleasures of the flower grower, and in order that the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 477 words
  8. Dressing Lawns

    The grass suffers considerably during the summer months on account of the hard soil becoming dry, and the sun drawing the moisture from the ...

    Article : 228 words
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  10. Care of Salvias

    One of the brightest and most generally useful salvias is Salvia Bonfire. The plants require plenty of water and occasionally a liquid manure. The plants ...

    Article : 116 words
  11. VEGETABLES.

    Early potatoes should be dug and stored in a dry store-room. If not dealt with growth will start again and the harvest will be ...

    Article : 186 words
  12. Carnation Slips

    Carnation cuttings generally take from six to eight weeks to strike. The best cuttings are taken from the bottom portions of the plants that have been cut ...

    Article : 247 words
  13. Cypripediums

    Those hardy orchids, cypripediums, are not so much grown as they deserve, for few among the exotic species and hybrids are more beautiful, and except for a slight protection during winter, and a little shade—natural shade for preference—during summer, they are very easily grown. There are few ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 261 words
  14. Snapdragons

    Snapdragons are a wonderful plant for summer gardening. They are easily grown and produce a range of charming and delicately coloured flowers. They ...

    Article : 179 words
  15. Aster Cultivation

    Success in growing asters can only be assured by constant cultivation and watering. Asters growing in shallow dry ground should be carefully tended ...

    Article : 227 words
  16. Value of Super

    Superphosphates, either mineral or bone, constitute one of the most valuable "artificial" plant foods, as there is scarcely a crop to which they will not ...

    Article : 206 words
  17. Shade Fuchsias

    Fuchsias should be planted in semi-shaded beds where the plants will not be torn to pieces by the wind. Fuchsias grow well in Brisbane. They are good ...

    Article : 113 words
  18. Seventy-three Years on a Farm

    A record of having served for more than 73 years on the same farm at Berners Roding in the once prosperous Essex lowland corn growing ...

    Article : 221 words
  19. "Leggy" Plants

    Plants such as dracaenas and India-rubber plants often lose their lower leaves as they grow, so that they assume a "leggy" appearance. The ...

    Article : 289 words
  20. WIRELESSED

    "WHAT happy people you are to have six nice daughters! What resources for laster years!" "Yes. Resources enough! But the ...

    Article : 37 words
  21. TRAVELLERS TALES

    THE laziest man in the laziest village was actually running. His hat was off and his coat was flying in the wind. On ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 131 words
  22. LISTENING-IN

    BOB: "And your cousin who was trying for a Government job, what's he doing?" Rob: "Nothing. He got it." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 340 words
  23. REAL SCOTCH.

    A bookie, finding his cigarette-case empty, offered to lay £10 to a cigarette against a rank outsider that no one had thought of backing. A cigarette ...

    Article : 79 words
  24. IN THE SMOKER

    said it was only worth £10 auntie ventured. "Has it increased?" "Yes," agreed Marjorie. "Since then puss has eaten two canaries." ...

    Article : 27 words
  25. SAVED.

    Wife: "Henry, do you realise that you have forgotten that this is my birthday!" Husband: Yes, dearie. I did forget ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 69 words
  26. WORKING IT OFF.

    Sunday morning's service was over. The vicar was in the vestry counting up the morning's offertory. At that moment a member of the congregation ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 132 words
  27. SAVE WEAR AND TEAR.

    M'Tavish was the proud owner of a new cash register. One day, when an old friend came into his shop and bought a sixpenny cigar, the customer noted that ...

    Article : 92 words
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    Advertising : 288 words
  29. WRONG SHOP.

    A big red-faced man pushed his way to the counter of a post office and demanded a penny stamp. The clerk on duty was doing his best to explain ...

    Article : 141 words
  30. NOT SO GOOD.

    The two workmen were having a quiet chat. "Who's that chap over there in the blue overalls!" asked Ted of his ...

    Article : 68 words
  31. ALL THERE.

    First Picnicker: "Isn't this an ideal spot for a picnic dinner?" Second Ditto: "It must be. Fifty million insects can't possibly have made ...

    Article : 27 words
  32. SUITABLE.

    A deputation visited a jeweller's. "We want to buy a solid silver coffeepot for a presentation to our member of Parliament," the spokesman said. ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. NO HURRY.

    Mrs. King engaged a new maid, who seemed to be self-possessed and independent. On the morning of the girl's first day in the new situation Mrs. ...

    Article : 71 words
  34. A REAL HOLIDAY

    The great moment in Teddy's life had arrived—the family were off on their fortnight's holiday. Reaching a little cottage in the ...

    Article : 71 words
  35. TIME TEST.

    Macnab had long wanted to own a watch, although he was unable to tell the time. At last a nephew sent him a large ...

    Article : 131 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 101 words
  37. PROVING IT.

    The little man was lecturing on the benefits of physical culture. "Three years ago," he said, "I was a miserable wreck. Now, what do you ...

    Article : 73 words
  38. WELL NAMED.

    The Bright Young Thing was pay. "I understand that you are laying up something for a wet day," she ventured after a while. ...

    Article : 75 words
  39. INCREASING IN VALUE

    Little Marjorie was the proud possessor of a lovely prize Persian cat. When Aunt Polly arrived Marjorie was loud in her praise for her pet. ...

    Article : 49 words
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