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  2. TO FRIGHTEN FLYING FOXES.

    The accompanying sketch shows a device found sufficient to keep these pests from ripening fruit. Take a light sapling some 5ft. or 6ft. higher than the tree you wish to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 206 words
  3. KEEPING WIRE FENCES TAUT.

    Wire fences have a tendency to loosen and sag. The important point to keep in mind in putting up a wine fence is that the corner posts must be immovable. With these firmly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 207 words
  4. SHEEP-DRAFTING YARD.

    We are indebted to Mr. L. Travers, of Horton, Gainsburgh, for the accompanying plan of a small sheep-yard, in explanation of which the following particulars will suffice:— ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 97 words
  5. A MARKET BOX.

    Many a farmer goes to market carrying fruit, butter, eggs, and a number of other articles. A convenient package for his use is shown herewith. The box has a bail for ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 101 words
  6. A NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

    When a farmer or gardener has control of a spring, or a water channel at his disposal, he can build a reservoir on the highest point near the water supply. This storage basin ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 231 words
  7. FANCY POULTRY YARDS.

    We present herewith a picture of a well-conducted series of yards for fancy poultry. As will be seen from a glance at the illustration, the houses, instead of forming one long ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 251 words
  8. BLACK HAMBURG FOWLS.

    From a utility point of view this variety of the Hamburg breed is to be preferred to the others, as they not only larger in size, but their eggs being also larger have a better ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 93 words
  9. SHROPSHIRE BAM.

    The ram [?] is a typical specimen of the Shropshire breed. This animal, which is reproduced from the Live Stock Journel, was bred by and is still the property of Mr. J. Bowen Jones. Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury. He was recently the winner of [?] [?] best ram at the Royal Countries Show, 18[?]. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 24 words
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