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  2. A New Method of Slaughtering Animals.

    Under the auspices of the Society for Promoting Kindness to Animals, a trial was held recently at the slaughter-house of Mr. Boxall, Tachbrook, Belgravia, of an ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 239 words
  3. A Movable Hennery.

    On stubble fields there is often a good deal of food (says the "American Agriculturist") which if the fowls could be induced to forage sufficiently would amount to a considerable ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 211 words
  4. Improved Fruit Jar Clamp.

    The illustration represents a strong and inexpensive clamp, readily applicable to a fruit jar and cap, and adjustable to make a water-tight seal, so that the jar may be held ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 341 words
  5. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    The westerly winds and dry weather have seriously interfered with the development of many charming spring flowers, and, except in places where water has been liberally used, ...

    Article : 506 words
  6. Interesting Botanical Experiment.

    In the precincts of the Cathedral of Hildeshein (says the "Daily News") there is a rose tree said to be more than 1000 years old. The tree for some years past has given signs of decay, ...

    Article : 89 words
  7. THE GLASS HOUSE.

    During a few hours in the middle of fine, sunny days shade will be required, and air should be admitted to the structure, without, however, causing draughts. Use plenty of ...

    Article : 239 words
  8. The Value of Tilla e.

    "Tillage is cheaper than manures," was the burden of Prof. Bailey's address to the western New York Horticultural Society. With proper tillage, we can draw upon the immense ...

    Article : 193 words
  9. THE BUSH HOUSE.

    The tea-tree, or whatever kind of shading is used, may now be increased, though with discretion. To prolong the flowering of azaleas, rhododendrons, pelargoniums, and the ...

    Article : 108 words
  10. The "Ideal" Farmer's Weighbridge.

    The useful weighing machine, which we illustrate, is one of the latest designs brought out by Messrs. Alexander Wood and Sons, of Stockwell-street, Glasgow, and London. Its ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 313 words
  11. Milk Testing.

    In answer to many inquiries made on this subject, desiring to know the number of pounds of milk required to produce a pound of butter by certain records of milk-testing registers, I ...

    Article : 409 words
  12. SEMI-TROPICAL CULTIVATION.

    Any young tobacco plants that may still be in the seed beds should be set out without further delay, and the soil between those that have previously been planted should be ...

    Article : 90 words
  13. Flower Colors.

    The question has often been asked, which colors prevail amongst flowers? and the reply is, yellow and white. Botanists are agreed that the earliest petals were yellow, and that, ...

    Article : 224 words
  14. Frame Hay Stacker.

    The frame for stacking hay shown consists of two sills 2in by 6in, 22ft long, and placed 10ft apart. Upon these sills rest three frames made of 2in by 4in timbers ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 232 words
  15. Shade for Chickens.

    The run of a raspberry patch is an ideal shade and scratching ground for little chicks, but on some places there is hardly a tree or shrub at hand to keep off the hot ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 79 words
  16. Good Liquid Manures.

    Soot and guano make a suitable liquid manure for soft-wooded plants if 2oz of the latter and a handiful of soot are mixed with 3gal of water. This is quite strong enough ...

    Article : 93 words
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    Orchard lands should be worked as soon after rain as the land is in good condition for ploughing. The surface of the orchard should be scarified after every ...

    Article : 32 words
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    The flesh of the Angora goat is very tender and nutritious. The hair of this goat is also very valuable. ...

    Article : 20 words
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