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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,748 words
  3. EVERYMAN'S GARDEN

    In the floral adornment of small gardens, where there is not sufficient space for shrubs and perennial plants, attractive displays can be produced in the ...

    Article : 1,832 words
  4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

    "p." (Richmond) is informed that woodlice can be destroyed by soaking cabbage leaves in a solutions of arsenate of lead, and placing them on the ground near the haunts ...

    Article : 47 words
  5. ROSE BUSHES

    "F" (Ascot Vale) is informed that the rose leaves forwarded for examination are intested with the fungus disease called black spot of the rose (diplocarpon rosae). It will be ...

    Article : 68 words
  6. FRUIT TREES

    "Contractor" (Nhill) states that fruit trees are suffering from a disease that causes the follage of peaches to curl. The leaves of apple and pear trees are also being injured. ...

    Article : 63 words
  7. DECORATIVE CHRYSANTHEMUMS

    "F.W.F." (Yarraville) desires to know if chrysanthemum plants, that are being cultivated for decorative purposes, should be pinched back. ...

    Article : 78 words
  8. CYPRESS HEDGE

    "Bueno" (North Brighton) asks when a cypress hedge should be trimmed. It is mentioned that the hedge has not attained the height required. There is said to be a wide ...

    Article : 83 words
  9. INSECTS EATING FOLIAGE

    "Pot Plant" (South Melbourne) complains that insects are destroying the leaves of plants in pots. A remedy is sought. Spray the plants with arsenate of lead. This ...

    Article : 114 words
  10. LIQUID MANURE

    "Bartie" is informed that liquid manure can be made by soaking the droppings of animals in water. Care must be taken not to make the solution too strong. A slight ...

    Article : 131 words
  11. NEW DECORATIVE ROSE

    THIS NEW BRITISH ROSE HAS BEEN NAMED C. E. SHEA ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 13 words
  12. GROUND MITES

    "J.H.S." (Seddon) forwards for examination soil, containing insects that are injuring garden plants. Information concerning the posts is sought and a method of eradication is desired. ...

    Article : 118 words
  13. TREE LUCERNE

    "Dead Hedge" (East Camberwell), and "Nelly Bly" (Preston) complain that tree lucerne plants in hedges have failed in an unaccountable manner this season. ...

    Article : 126 words
  14. PEAR AND APPLE APHIS

    "Sutherland" (Armadale) is informed that the pear tree leaves submitted for examination are badly infested with insects called the pear and apple apbis. They fasten ...

    Article : 187 words
  15. QUESTIONS RECEIVED

    "Verno" (Fitzroy), "Mamon" (Footscray), "Ginger Leu" (North Williamstown). "J.S." (Malvern), "E.P." (St. Kilda),-- see next issue. ...

    Article : 19 words
  16. NAME OF PLANT

    "Sally" (Lillimur South) forwards a small flower and asks the name of the plant the produced it. Having been folded in an envelope the ...

    Article : 99 words
  17. FLOWER SHOW ARRANGED

    One of the most interesting floral displays of the season is that which takes place annually under the auspices of the Carnation. Dahlia, and Sweet ...

    Article : 214 words
  18. SEEDS AND PLANTS

    "J.B. (Kew) makes inquiry concerning the seeds of ferns, ranunculus, and daphne, It is also asked when budding should be done. ...

    Article : 127 words
  19. PEACH TREES

    "Yankee Jim" (West Warburton) complains that a young peach tree is being attacked by what are referred to as minute insects, in the suppression of which a remedy is sought. ...

    Article : 442 words
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