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  2. In the Garden.

    Shorten back your hibiscus plants after every flush of flowers. Then you get shrubs full of fine follage against which the striking scarlet blossoms make a splendid show. ...

    Article : 1,016 words
  3. Banana Menace.

    The prosperity of the banana industry is threatened by two dangers. One is the beetle borer, which is engaging the special attention of the ...

    Article : 570 words
  4. PLUCKING.

    Plucking should always commence immediately the chicken is dead, and before its muscles have ceased to relax. One minute while the bird is warm, is worth ...

    Article : 221 words
  5. Canning Fruits.

    A deputation, representing the fruitgrowers, waited on the Federal Treasurer (Sir Joseph Cook) with a request that he would grant them some ...

    Article : 237 words
  6. Dairying. BRITISH BUTTER STOCKS.

    A further steep decline in butter prices is anticipated after decontrol. The Food Ministry's stocks are mounting rapidly, and it is generally ...

    Article : 226 words
  7. LEG WEAKNESS.

    Chickens suffering from leg weakness should be isolated, so that they may be treated successfully. Foods that should, specially be prescribed are bone meal, ...

    Article : 182 words
  8. A GOOD WHITEWASH.

    A good whitewash is made as follows: Slake half a bushel of lime with boiling water, cover during the process to keep in steam. Strain the liquid ...

    Article : 247 words
  9. 'MILK MIRROR" OR ESCUTCHEON OF THE DAIRY COW.

    An observant young Frenchman named Guenon, who was originally a herd boy, spent much time with dairy cattle. He had rare opportunities of ...

    Article : 544 words
  10. The Grazier. BRITISH WOOL PURCHASE.

    Yorkshire newspapers publish strong criticisms of the Government's purchase of South African wool. The "Observer" says: "Provided the woollen ...

    Article : 108 words
  11. MEAT EXPORT.

    The general manager, of the Central Queensland Meat Export Company's works at Lake's Creek. Mr. W. A. Mackay, in the course of a statement ...

    Article : 248 words
  12. PREVENTION AGAINST VERMIN.

    Wherever possible limewash all houses and give them a day or two to dry before putting in young stock. It is easier to prevent insects than to get rid of ...

    Article : 280 words
  13. Poultry Notes. DUST BATH.

    The hen, unlike most of the feathered tribe, needs a dust-bath to cleanse herself. In this she rolls, getting the dust well under her feathers, then shaking it ...

    Article : 191 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN WOOL.

    Following upon the publication in August of last year, the report of the Central Wool Committee of its operations for the wool season 1919-20, which ...

    Article : 1,457 words
  15. FEATHER PLUCKING.

    Feather eating and the plucking of feathers by fowls from their mates is a vice, and should be stopped whenever Possible. If it cannot be prevented, then ...

    Article : 216 words
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