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  2. POULTRY NOTES

    The Government Poultry Expert. (Mr. D. F. Laurie) has furnished the following report of the Parafield Egglaying Competitions to the Minister (Hon. T. Pascoe). The report states:— ...

    Article : 435 words
  3. CO-OPERATION

    The chief topic at the half yearly conference of the South Australian Fruitgrowers and Market Gardeners' Association, held on Friday at the New Market ...

    Article : 1,558 words
  4. Soul Awakening. Arise, O Sleeper!

    Text—"Awake, then that sle[?]st, and arise from the dead; and Christ shall give thee light" (Ep[?]. v. 14). The world in general is asleep. In ...

    Article : 1,344 words
  5. IN THE GARDEN

    Roses red and pink and white Make the garden one delight; Roses blue and roses green— Brother Peter knew that would fetch ...

    Article : 1,174 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,161 words
  7. WHEN WEEDS ARE HARMFUL.

    Weeds absorb the moisture, and the food that should feed plants, shut out the beneficial action of light and air, feed and shelter harmful insects, and ...

    Article : 114 words
  8. BEGONIAS.

    The foliage varieties of begonias should be patted in a loose compose. Rotted turf, leaf mo[?]d, in equal portions with a little sharp sand added is a good ...

    Article : 150 words
  9. PARAFIELD COMPETITION RESULTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 211 words
  10. THINNING VEGETABLES.

    Vegetable crops should be thinned early, parily because delay means over crowded and weakly plants, but also because there is less disturbance if the ...

    Article : 209 words
  11. GARDEN GLEANINGS

    The flowering season of all the annuals and biennials that are now making such a fine display may be lengthened by picking off the spent blooms, ...

    Article : 240 words
  12. THE NEW CONTEST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  13. LIQUID MANURE FOR ROSES.

    At the Paris congress of 1905 it was asserted that loses prefer liquid to solid manures, and this was the teaching of the Rev. Father Melliar, who made the ...

    Article : 238 words
  14. AUTUMN SOWING AND PLANTING.

    From earlier sowings there should now be antirrhinums, iceland poppies, pansies, winter flowering stocks and sweet peas ready to plant out. Well ...

    Article : 200 words
  15. NEWCASTLE STEEL WORK[?]

    Laden with ironstone, the steamer [?] Monarch has arrived at Newcastle from Whyalla. This shipment, however, is insufficient to justify the starting of ...

    Article : 135 words
  16. PLANNING THE SEASON'S WORK.

    There have always been small gardens, Many thrify people have found daily recreation in forming them, and continue it, not only because of the ...

    Article : 293 words
  17. USING FERTILISERS WITH SENSE.

    Much of the success of the garden often depends upon the (proper employment of fertilisers. The major portion of plant food is absorbed by the roots ...

    Article : 356 words
  18. LAYERING THYME.

    An old bush of thyme may be quickly converted into young plants by layering now. There is no need to cut the stems, merely clear out the dead pieces, and, ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 307 words
  20. ICELAND POPPIES.

    There are few flowers which are more beautiful and dainty than the iceland poppies. Sow the speed now, thinly in drills in a sunny border. The seed is ...

    Article : 141 words
  21. S.A. ALLIANCE AND VINEGROWERS.

    The question of compensation to those who may be embarrassed if prohibition is carried was discussed at the last monthly meeting of the South ...

    Article : 243 words
  22. HACKETT'S CATALOGUE.

    We have received Messrs. E. & W. Hackett's plant and rose catalogues, which are available for distribution now on application to the firm at 73 Rundle ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. COMMONSENSE PRUNING.

    There is an old saying that "the wise man pruning his orchard carries out the pruings in his pocket." Imagine such a thing when all the precept and ...

    Article : 418 words
  24. WHEN TO USE LIQUID MANURE.

    Never give liquid manure to plants that are dry at the roots; water them first very carefully with ordinary soft or tap water, let this drain away for a ...

    Article : 84 words
  25. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    "Lino."—The caterpillar is identified by the Museum entomologist (Mr. A. M. Lea) as the silver striped hawk moth of the grape (Chaerodampa Celerio). It is ...

    Article : 85 words
  26. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INSECT PREVENTION.

    While it is often only possible to cope with an insect attack on one's garden crops by spraying at the right times thoroughly and persistently, quite a lot ...

    Article : 148 words
  27. TO CHRONIC DYSPEPTICS

    You can eat what you like if you take Bisurated Magnesia Tablets. Make this test: Eat a meal made up of any foods which appeal to your fancy, irrespective ...

    Article : 162 words
  28. SPINACH.

    The ground for this [?] should be well manured, for it is only by quick growth that tender succulent leaves can be obtained. Sow in drills an inch deep ...

    Article : 83 words
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