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  2. THE YEOMAN.

    "Dlanthus."—1. Construct a calico covered frame with in which "stand us many pots as it will hold. Fumi gate by placing a few bits of live charcoal in a pot, and on them a little finely cut tobacco. Leave the ...

    Article : 581 words
  3. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE.

    "To consider the best means of promoting the agricultural interests of the colony," was the object of a meeting recently held in Adelaide of the committee of the local ...

    Article : 1,388 words
  4. NOTES AND QUERIES.

    Sir,—Would you kindly, as early aa possible, furnish me through your columns with a recipe for a composition to paint the roof of a house to make it cooler in summer, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  5. RURAL TOPICS AND EVENTS.

    The London wool sales were, on the 31st ult., suspended over the Whitsun holidays. Business was resumed on the 3rd inst., when 5,900 bales were catalogued, and on the 4th ...

    Article : 1,149 words
  6. THE RUST INVESTIGATIONS.

    Sir,—What has become of all the information (if any) gleaned by Mr. M'Ivor through the various agricultural societies of the colony in reference to the subject of rust in the wheat ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. WIRE FENCE.

    Sir,—Can any of your readers inform me how long a wire fence will last? Also, what is the price paid for putting up five wire, and top rail; material being put on the line? ...

    Article : 39 words
  8. LOSSES ENTAILED BY UNSKILFUL DAIRYING.

    A letter appeared under this heading in The Australasian of the 17th of May, directing attention to an evil with which the writer has special opportunities of becoming ...

    Article : 991 words
  9. LINSEED.

    Sir,—What is the right time for sowing linseed, and how far apart in the rows or arms? When does it ripen? [Sow in July unless the locality is subject ...

    Article : 111 words
  10. POTATOES NOT TUBERING.

    Sir,—I have constantly tried to grow potatoes, and have as constantly failed. The plants seem to grow most luxuriantly, the haulms being very large, but underneath ...

    Article : 212 words
  11. FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The secretaries of the various Agricultural Societies are requested to forward to the Editor of the Yeoman department of " The Australasian" the dates upon which their respective exhibitions will be held, and ...

    Article : 120 words
  12. PLOUGHING MATCH FIXTURES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 12 words
  13. WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE.

    By the close of last week the improving tendency manifested since the publication of the agricultural statistics enabled holders of flour to command £12, at which figure the ...

    Article : 497 words
  14. PLANTS FOR BRACKISH LAND.

    Sir,—Can you inform me of anything that will grow on brackish land situate near the sea snore (Cape Portland), of any use for sheep, cattle, or horses. If not of any use ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. BACON CURING.

    Sir,—Will you give me the best cure you know for hams and bacon? Quantities, length of time, &c., will oblige. [Will some reader favour us with a recipe? ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. LOSSES ENTAILED BY UNSKILFUL DAIRYING.

    Sir,—Reading in The Australasian, of 17th May, a letter headed "Losses Entailed by Unskilful Dairying," and being a selector and a dairyman, I consider it my duty to ...

    Article : 568 words
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