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  2. Prepare Bulbs

    Bulbs grow better if planted in by themselves than with other plants. Beds may be prepared now for their reception. Fresh manure should not ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 408 words
  3. Chrysanthemums

    Chrysanthemum plants should be given close attention at this time. If, the grower wishes to raise large blooms the most promising buds should be ...

    Article : 334 words
  4. IN MY GARDEN

    THE only practical method of producing large quantities, of stock when growing carnations is by propagation from cuttings. The best results are gained ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 712 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 751 words
  6. THIS WEEK'S WORK

    To prevent mildew of chryaan[?], spiky the plants with sulphide of potassium, one quarter [?] to one gallon of water. ...

    Article : 173 words
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    Winter sweet peas require early planting and thorough soil preparation. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  8. VEGETABLES.

    The following vegetables may be [?]:—Beet, cabbage, lettuce, [?] creek, turnips and radish. If there is any sign of aphis on ...

    Article : 139 words
  9. Tomato Crops

    Grow tomatoes now for the autumn crop, which will mature before the winter comes. It is advisable to keep the tomatoes off the ground. The method ...

    Article : 171 words
  10. Plant Rhubarb

    No crop will repay more for attention than rhubarb, which should be given a place in every vegetable garden. When growing rhubarb see that the ...

    Article : 179 words
  11. Ranunculus

    Ranunculus make a good show in the garden. They are very hardy, and are in flower when other flowers are not plentiful. The seedlings often flower ...

    Article : 124 words
  12. Acacia's Mail Bag

    W. W. W. E., North Coast Line, asks where he may obtain some cotton seeds, for sample, to find out whether cotton grows well in this district. ...

    Article : 134 words
  13. Freezias in Pots

    For indoor decoration, freezias make excellent pot plants and soon fill a room with their beautiful fragrance. Prepare five or six inch pots, crocked with a ...

    Article : 124 words
  14. Crop of Onions

    It is advisable to select, an open situation to secure a good crop of onions. The soil should be deeply dug and trenched, and enriched with ...

    Article : 221 words
  15. Montbretia

    When cut, the flowers of the Montbretia last well, and good strong spikes are very effective in a rase. The water should be changed frequently, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 71 words
  16. Sow Poppy Seeds

    The most popular varieties of poppies are the Shirley, French, and Iceland. The graceful and light flowers of the Shirley poppy arc ideal for decoration. ...

    Article : 235 words
  17. Montbretia

    This bulbous plant, genus Tritonia (order Tridaceae), is invaluable for the late summer flowering. The plants may be raised by division as the shoots are ...

    Article : 108 words
  18. Iceland Poppies

    For table decoration Iceland, poppies are unsurpassed, being beautifully light and dainty. If the flowers are cut regularly, and the plants given an ...

    Article : 78 words
  19. Listening-In

    POLITICIAN:"Now my friends, when you vote, you don't want to buy a pig in the poke. No—you want to vote for me—and get the genuine article." ...

    Article : 272 words
  20. TRAVELLERS TALES

    said gushingly. "How is your son getting on in the films at Hollywood!" "Very well, ma'am," said the boy 'a mother. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 204 words
  21. Wirelessed

    "FATHER," said Jimmy, running into the drawing-room, "there's a big black cat in the dining-room." "Never mind, Jimmy," said his, father ...

    Article : 48 words
  22. GONE TO PIECES.

    MAID (rushing into room): "Brandy, quick!" Mistress (giving brandy): "What is the matter!" ...

    Article : 64 words
  23. WET PAINT.

    She was very haughty and considered herself one of the "upper ten" As she was walking in the Dark she saw a labourer apparently approaching the same ...

    Article : 105 words
  24. HIS PARTING SHOT.

    The rejected suitor was standing before her, listening to her elaborate explanations of her decision. "I trust I have made myself ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. SHE AGREED.

    They had not been married long, and it was their first quarrel; and he was getting very much the worst of it. "Well, all I can say is," he growled ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. A MIX-UP.

    The station master rushed out of his room after hearing a crash on the platform. He discerned a disheveled young man sprawled out perfectly flat among ...

    Article : 82 words
  27. SWINDLED.

    The importance with which the bridge fiend regards his pastime is exemplified by this story. One man called upon another and ...

    Article : 68 words
  28. FORCED TO GO.

    "Why so depressed this morning?" asked Atkin of his friend. "It's an awful business wedding," Smith replied. ...

    Article : 44 words
  29. THE DRAWBACK.

    The proud wife was taking her friend on a tour of inspection round the house. Gasps of surprise and sighs of satisfaction marked the exhibition of each new ...

    Article : 103 words
  30. STRATEGY.

    Mrs. Ransome was putting a few diplomatic questions to a prospective maid. "Well, I don't know," said the girl ...

    Article : 121 words
  31. CARELESS OF HIM.

    "How many fish was it you caught on Friday, Jack." she asked. "Six dear," returned her husband. "And better fish you've never seen." ...

    Article : 57 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 170 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 119 words
  34. WAY OF THE WAVY.

    The very liverish old admiral had a terrifying habit of pouncing upon his "middies" with the most unexpected and sometimes unnautical questions to test ...

    Article : 118 words
  35. A BAD EXAMPLE.

    The manager had just finished readmit the script of a new play. "No, young man." he said to the author, "this will never do. Why, it is ...

    Article : 144 words
  36. HOLLYWOOD HABITS.

    The vicar's wife called on one of her husband's parishioners. "Good morning, Mrs. Haggis." she ...

    Article : 20 words
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