On Monday last when chatting with Mrs. Brown over things in general, and, of course, gardening in particular, we happened to make a remark that stirred up ...
Article : 1,600 wordsBrown Leghorns are first cousins to the world-famous whites, but to date they have never approached them in point of numbers at any of the Government ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 401 wordsWork io the kitchen garden at this season depends largely on the weather and whether the rain falls or not. The fine showers we received earlier did much ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 1,211 words"Amateur Rose Grower" (Renmark) writes:—"I should be glad if yon would let me know through 'The Mail' what is the best thing to do to a rose that comes alone splendidly until ...
Article : 111 words"Monarto" writes:—"I shall be pleased if you I will tell me what would be suitable to plant for a hedge. The garden round which we wish to plane it faces the east. The soil is very good, ...
Article : 132 wordsAt a committee meetting of the G.P.P. Society it was unanimously decided to issue Certificates to the owners of the birds duced for the evening challenge breed ...
Article : 105 words"Novice" (Gawler) writes:—"Many thanks for your information last week. I shall act upon your advice and let you know results later. Will you tell me the latest time for planting roses ...
Article : 183 words"Durante" (Broken Hill) writes:—"Would liquid manure help shrubs planted in March to make, quick growth? When can I start to add it, and how much? I moved my Durante ...
Article : 163 words"C. S." (Broken Hill) writes:—"Would you kindly tell me if I should water my grape vines and fruit trees? I have been told it would spoil them to do so at present. I have only just I ...
Article : 471 wordsTo "A. H." (Guilford, W.A.).—We have been delighted with the giant marigold you sent us. It hat been" a sight, and the blooms are of a most beautiful colour. Can you tell us where ...
Article : 89 wordsThe usual meeting of the above society was held on Tuesday, May 11 Short papers was the order of the evening, Mr. A. S. R. Butles being responsible. The items were presented by ...
Article : 203 wordsFrom "G. A." (Gawler):—"I have found this beetle under my lettuce. It cats the roots. Is this the red beetle you have published in The Mail' before? Thanking you for past ...
Article : 164 words"Mail Admirer" (Broken Hill) writes:—1. I would like to know if honeysuckle will stand cutting back, also bougainvillea? What is the best time for it? 2. I would like to know also ...
Article : 219 wordsMr. Sweet, who lives at 225 Murray street. Hobart, Tasmania, says:—"White working in the store. I scratched my hand with a rusty nail. In a short ...
Article : 279 wordsWell, boys, I am glad to see some of you have got in eariy, and have had your pullets hatched up to time to get a good start this year. This is the year you will want ...
Article : 150 words"W. M." (Henley Park) writes:—"I see by your valuable paper that resin spray is a good thing for black spot on orange trees. Would you kindly inform me how to mix it and the ...
Article : 197 wordsOne of the chief advantages of free range is the amount of preen and other food picked up by your poultry, and consequently the great saving in cost of ...
Article : 335 words"L. A. de Garis" (Penola) writes:—"By Saturday morning's express you will receive the last blooms of our gladioli Duke of Richmond and Aviator. They are both bulbs of late ...
Article : 274 words"Knowledge" writes:—"I have an egg plum tree which is a failure as far as the production of plants is concerned. Having decided to either graft or bud a peach on it, the question arises ...
Article : 256 wordsAbout the centre and end of tie present month of May the removal of all kinds of decidnous trees usually commences. The recent fine open weather if it has been ...
Article : 411 words"Clarence" (Croydon).—I find it is time to send in my first report for the new year, which is not very good, as my pullets have not started to lay yet. 1 have some barley, which I am ...
Article : 953 words"Mailite" (Stanley Flat) writes:—"If 'Kadina' would like to try truncheons of the carob I have a female I am going to fry some off, also male as well. He could have. say a dozen ...
Article : 150 words"Shrubs" (Dolwich) writes:—"I should feel obliged if you would let the know the proper time to cut back the following shrubs and plants: —Tecoma Capensis, Choisya Ternats, Diosma, ...
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Advertising : 508 words"F. C. B." (South terrace) writes:—"I have not had the pleasure to ask your advice regarding garden work for a long time. I was particularly glad of your article on seakale in ...
Article : 507 words"Amateur" (Thebarton) advises:—"I have only a small spare for gardening, and so have to make most of what ground I have. Perhaps it may be a useful hint to others similarly situated ...
Article : 347 words"E. G." (Gawler) writes:—"Could you oblige is through your rateable paper, 'The Mail,' with the name of a rose, one of which we are sending along, as we cannot find out the name of it? ...
Article : 85 wordsThe first young bird show of the year was held at the National Hotel on Saturday, May 1, when black-red and brown-red varieties were exhibited. Some very ...
Article : 52 words"F. H." (St. Peters) writes:—"Some months ago an article appeared in 'The Mail giving details of how to grow term, from seed. 'I followed the instructions, and in due time was ...
Article : 219 words"L. A. de G." (Penola) writes:—"What is the correct pronunciation of the word gladiolus, also what is the plural To "L. A. de G."—We cannot lay down the ...
Article : 79 words"Rosemery" (knoxville) writes:—"Would yon kindly let me know what is wrong with one of my Leghorn pullets? Last week she seemed to be passing what looked like clots of blood. All ...
Article : 132 wordsWe have been shown a sample of Cleopatra apples grown by Mr. Fred W. Flavel, at Brooklyn Paims, Finnies Point, the unusual feature about which is that ...
Article : 106 words"Green Un" writes:—"Will you please tell me name of attached flower? There's a small fortune depending on your pronouncement?" To "Green Un."-The flower is ono we have ...
Article : 65 words"Lyndoch" writes:—"I am sending you a few chrysanthemums picked out of my garden. Could you please tell me the names of them? I am going to transplant some terns. Would you ...
Article : 98 words"F. C. B." writes:—"I am glad to be able to tell you the stocks we transplanted are doing exceedingly well so far. What shall we give than as nourishment? Also, please say if it ...
Article : 311 words"Mitcham" enquires:—"Would you kindly let me Know (1) how many geese I can have to one gander; (2) how old should a gander be for breeding from; (3) at what age he would ...
Article : 119 words"Helmsdale" wants to know the most suitable fruit trees to grow near the beach, and best variety of same. To "Helmsdale." —Fruit trees will not do ...
Article : 295 words"B. L. Wilkinson' (Bordertown) writes:—"I planted some broad beans, and they have all come up mcely. They have beautiful dark green colour excepting one, which is almost pure ...
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Advertising : 268 words"Glenelg" asks:—"Can you tell me through your valuable paper what is wrong with my turkey? He just mopes about, picking at his legs, which appear to be getting scaly, and does not ...
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The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), Sat 15 May 1915, Page 11
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