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  2. Preparing for the Sugar Season.

    As indicative of the activity visible in the sugar districts of the north in preparation for the coming season, the "Sugar Planter" is affording very timely information. Writing of what is being done at the ...

    Article : 1,142 words
  3. The Poultry Yard.

    AMONGST the Cochin type of fowl, there has been introduced since about 1873 the Langshan, possessirg the chief characteristics of the blaok Cochin, the colour being the same glossy black, with rich green ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 450 words
  4. New Corn Planter.

    THIS invention, as described by the "Scientific American," consists of a wheel for corn planters, having a groove or space in the centre of the tire to aid in covering the grain, and leave along the line ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 183 words
  5. To the Editor.

    SIR,—Several paragraphs have appeared lately in the widely circulated newspapers "Town and Country Journal" and "Evening News" which tend to mislead parties interesting themselves in the collection of ...

    Article : 330 words
  6. Swedish Churn.

    FROM the "Auckland News" we reproduce a rotary churn—Stiernward's—which although not entirely novel in construction, has some points which are made much of in some recently made churns. The ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 282 words
  7. A Likely Wheat for the Coast Districts.

    FROM Dr. Bancroft, of Queensland, we are in receipt of a parcel of wheat, of a sort which gives good promise of being hardy and suitable for the coast districts. The doctor is a persistent and very ...

    Article : 247 words
  8. Modification of the Cook Sugar Evaporator.

    THE "Scientific American" illustrates a modified sugar evaporating battery, of which we give a diagram. The appliance has been patented in America by Messrs. Shendelbower and Pressier, who claim ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 173 words
  9. The Grazier.

    THAT a great change is going on in the wool industry is evident. It can be seen in the rapid increase of the quantities of wool from the newer country, and the falling off in the old districts. ...

    Article : 1,400 words
  10. A Steady Power Cheese Press.

    THE engraving shows an improved power, press, recently patented by Mr. O. P. Morgan, and described by the "Scientific American." The frame of the press is composed of the upper beam, and the lower ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 329 words
  11. Grass Tree Gum.

    WE have received during the few weeks last past quite an embarrassing number of applications in reference to this gum, how it is obtained, the price, where in demand, &c., &c. It seems that a ...

    Article : 665 words
  12. Phylloxera Again in Victoria.

    THE efforts made by our neighbours to stamp out the dreaded vine disease have met with but doubtful success. In consequence of reports made to the authorities in South Australia inquiry was set afoot ...

    Article : 266 words
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