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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,436 words
  3. POULTRY YARD.

    Utility is defined "fitness for some desirable practical purpose, serviceableness." The practical purposes for which poultry is kept are breeding, egg laying, and table ...

    Article : 351 words
  4. A BAD WEED.

    [?] we asked if any of our rea[?] give us any hints in ridding the garden of that dire pest, the Native Convolvulus. As usually happens, some ...

    Article : 545 words
  5. HALF-ACRE HINTS.

    "Home" writes:—"I would be very much obliged if you could let me know what was the date that the plan &, of setting out a home and garden appeared ...

    Article : 75 words
  6. CARNATIONS.

    To "T." (Kooringa).—Two are named varieties, Aldgate striped and Pasadena. THe others appear to be unnamed seedlings.—"Greenleaf." ...

    Article : 22 words
  7. NOTES FOR "THE MAIL" POULTRY BOYS.

    Your eighth monthly report should he sent to "Practical."Mail" Office, Gilbert place, on Monday, December 1. Make a good effort to get them in well ...

    Article : 54 words
  8. TAMARISK TREES.

    "O'Grady" (Olary) writes:—"I am de[?] of planting tamarisk as a hedge in my shrubbery, and should esteem it a favour if you can acquaint me with the ...

    Article : 89 words
  9. ANTIRRHINUMS.

    "W. B." (Henley Beach) writes:—"I planted some antirrhinums last year, and they have flowered well. They are about 3 ft. high. I should be glad if you would ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. BOYS' LETTERS.

    "Donald," Walkerville.—My father went up to the Parafield farm on Saturday and quite enjoyed it. I could not go, but father wants me to join "The ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 283 words
  11. BULBS.

    "Bulbous" (Prospect) writes:—"I should be glad of your advice removing bulbs. I am removing from Torrensville to prospect, and will be taking up some two or ...

    Article : 246 words
  12. LAWN MOWER WANTED.

    "Lawn" writes:—"Will you kindly tell me the best lawn mower for a couch grass lawn, 35 yards in length and 28 yards in breath? I don't want too heavy ...

    Article : 159 words
  13. ALMOND TREES.

    "Rosemary" askes:—Would you kindly let me know what I can do to stop the gun for running out of an almond tree? There is one tree very bad, which ...

    Article : 124 words
  14. HYDRANGEAS.

    "T. E. L." (Alberton) writes:?-"I strictly adhered to your advice in relation to the treatment of hydrangeas with sulphate of iron for the purpose of ...

    Article : 225 words
  15. FRENCH BEANS.

    "Amateur" (Glenelg) writes:—"Once again I will encroach on your good nature. In the first place let me thank you for advice [?] beans—Canadian Wonder ...

    Article : 173 words
  16. FUN AND FANCY.

    "Are you better off for getting married?" "Yes, Formerly I had good quarters, and now I have a better halt." "Who is the belle tonight?" asked she ...

    Article : 853 words
  17. SEEN THIS WEEK.

    "Reader" wishes as to draw the attention of our readers to a fine of sweetpeas grown by Mr. R. L. Messurier, Morley street, Glenelg. This row of peas of ...

    Article : 61 words
  18. THE ORCHARD.

    If I had doubt before this season I have none now about the strawberry being a paying crop on the Adelaide Plains. The first berries were ...

    Article : 629 words
  19. APRICOT TREES.

    "Mater" writes:—One of my apricot trees is showing signs of decay. One large branch the main one, and the smallest have the leaves quite withered. ...

    Article : 233 words
  20. REMEMBER A FEW THINGS.

    The young stock will need move room this month than last. Have you provided it, for them? If you have not got larger pees you will need to reduce the ...

    Article : 270 words
  21. MILK FOR GROWING CHICKS

    A breeder gives the following experience of a remedy which he claims will positively prevent bowel trouble in young chicks. It is within the reach of any ...

    Article : 192 words
  22. SOME FINE FLOWERS.

    "J. J." (Plympton Public School) writes: -"On Saturday evening last [?] left at "The Mail" o[?] a sample of Canterbury bells grown at the above school from seed ...

    Article : 174 words
  23. VEGETABLES ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

    Fruit is now setting freely and water may by given in larger quantities. If any long manure is available it may be usefully employed in ma[?]ching the ...

    Article : 1,091 words
  24. CUCUMBER APHIS.

    "F. L. B." (North Adelaide) writes:—"I noticed in your "Mail" a few weeks ago a piece on a curve for red spiders on cucumbers. Mine have not got that, but ...

    Article : 221 words
  25. CURCULIO BEETLE.

    "Coolangatta" (North Walerville) writes:—"I read in last week's Man" that Semaphore asked for a cure for curculio beetles. For the information of ...

    Article : 207 words
  26. QUITE TIME

    Have you taken the male birds out of your breeding pens yet? Get the cockerel pens cleaned, and sprayed with a disinfectant, put in fresh litter, and before ...

    Article : 174 words
  27. GENERAL PURPOSES POULTRY SOCIETY.

    Members and intending members arc notified that entries are now due for the competitions to be held by the above club at Parafield and Royal and P. and K. ...

    Article : 60 words
  28. TURKEYS.

    "Glanville" writes:—"Will you kindly tell me through your paper how to rear turkeys? I have a turkey sitting on 15 eggs and as this is my first attempt at ...

    Article : 277 words
  29. HANDICAPPED.

    With the advent of hot weather notice the chicks closely. Some may be crying, and their plumage appeal ruffled. If so, look out for insect pests. A number ...

    Article : 406 words
  30. CURL LEAF IN PEACHES

    "Dutch Hoc" writes:—"Will you kindly tell me what is wrong with my Salway peach tree? It is in its second year, and had a good quantity of blossom. About ...

    Article : 348 words
  31. SWEET PEAS.

    "Sweet Pea Muniac" (North Kensington) writes:—"Could you kindly tell me through your column (which is very much appreciated) the name of enclosed shrub ...

    Article : 240 words
  32. MARROWS DROP OFF.

    "Bush Marrow" writes:—"I have two bush [?]arrows growing, planted 2 ft. apart in a hole, with plenty of cow manure. They have grown splendidly, but ...

    Article : 357 words
  33. CORRESPONDENCE.

    To "Enthusiast." Not sufficiently intelligible 2. No. 3. No. 4. Yes. if you cannot devise a scheme to face it north. Make two pens which will ...

    Article : 173 words
  34. CORRESPONDENCE.

    "Geo Patfull" (Norwood).—Your kindness in sending ne the first fruits of the season early peaches, is much appreciated.—"Elschar." ...

    Article : 107 words
  35. VARIOUS.

    "J. B." enquires:—I take "The Mail" and read your poultry notes. I would like to know it would do to mix charcoal with the morning mash. and if it is ...

    Article : 111 words
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