"Anticipation" (Kensington Gardens) writes:—"I have just started gardening this last three months, and I am going to worry you for the first time. I intend ...
Article : 237 words"Greenleaf" says:—There is nothing to compare with 6 x 1 [?] for the lay[?] out of graden borders and edgings to paths. We strongly recommend the ...
Article : 69 wordsMost amateurs make such a bugbear of celery culture because if has to be blanched that one is pleased to be able to recommend something that may be a way ...
Article : 284 wordsOne reason why Granose is so popular is because it entirely takes the place of baker's bread. It is superior to bread, as the whole meal is used—nothing being ...
Article : 124 wordsThe grape vine produces so prolifically that the amateur with but a do[?]en trellised plants often finds himself with a surplus f fruit difficult to use or get rid of. ...
Article : 818 wordsReceders we asked to send in any useful hint on gardening that they may help others engaged in the hobby. The descriptions must be plainly stated, but ...
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Advertising : 943 words"Country Gardener" writes:—I was rather surprised to see in last week's 'Mail' that the Briggs Red May poach was a very poor bearer: I planted a tree ...
Article : 183 wordsA good big planting of potatoes should be made in February, for it is the safest month of the whole twelve for the plains gardener. Why? Because they will escape ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 775 words"Helianthus" writes:—"On Saturday last I sent you some diseased leaves of red sunflower and am now posting you some more leaves, which appear to be ...
Article : 148 words"W. J. T." (Broken Hill) writes:—"I am again writing to you help also to help others (When I can). Enclosed you will find three little ideas of mine ...
Article : 547 wordsSOW— The seed of cabbages, cauliflowers, kales, brocoli, leeks, lettuce, radish. PREPARE— ...
Article : 428 words"Coprosma" writes:—"Four troubles this tune. Would be very pleased if you could help me out. Trouble No. 1—Violas. Acting upon your advice I ...
Article : 334 words"Glendora" writes:—"I am enclosing very rough plan of part of my garden of which I want your help. As you will see it is partly planted. The three beds ...
Article : 313 wordsTo "G. P." (Hilton)—I will try and make are of your diagrams in next week's Useful Hints column.—"Elschar." ...
Article : 16 words"L. G." (St. Peters) writes:—"After writing yon regarding our trombones we loosened all the earth around the roots and sprinkled lime well around them. On ...
Article : 224 wordsTo "E. D." (Rose Park).—the name of peach [?] in is Sea. [?] a very fine variety.—[?]. ...
Article : 3 wordsOver £80,000,000 lies waiting for v[?]rlous persons to put forward their claims to recover, and owing to the extraordinary neglect or persons who are legitimately ...
Article : 263 words"Rosalind" writes:—About three months ago I budded some roses (five) to your instructions. They are now about 2 ft. long. Will you tell me if they ...
Article : 95 words"W. D." (Forestville) writes:—"I an forwarding with this letter a couple of bunches of grapes, which will explain the reason for sending them. The bunches are ...
Article : 222 words"J. F. T." (Highgate) writes:—"Is it too late to sow seed of that hedge you have been giving away? It not, would you send me some, and oblige?" ...
Article : 92 words"Country Gardener" writes:—"I have a shed which I would like to cover with several evergreen er[?]pers and think the tecoma would be the beat and prettiest ...
Article : 200 words"Very Amateur" (K[?]enny) writes.—"Have taken advantage of the rain to turn my gardens over in preparation for "The Mail" lawn, to be planted in April. ...
Article : 117 words"W. S." (Hilton) writes.—"I trust I am not too late to participate in your generosity and receive a packet of Mexican beans. I would very much like to ...
Article : 52 words"Very Much Amateur" writes:—"I wonder whether you can help me. Three weeks ago I planted three kinds of viola seed, Lutea Yellow. Perfection Blue, and ...
Article : 201 words"Very Amateur" (Kilkenny) writes:—"Have noticed correspondence week after week regarding red spider, and thought it would be cheering to you to know the ...
Article : 326 words"M." (Torrensville) writes:—"Would yon kindly tell me what would be the best flowers to plant round a lawn where there are rose trees? I have had a lovely ...
Article : 88 wordsMiss Racey Beaver, hon. o[?], s[?] ledges with thanks the following donations:—From the St. Peters Red [?] Society (per Mrs. Langaford)—Vaccination [?] ...
Article : 332 wordsTo "G. H.".—Your idea is a good one, and we will try and give our readers an idea of it next week. Many thanks for the trouble you went to in bringing it in. ...
Article : 40 words"Returned Soldier" writes:—"Could you kindly give me advice regarding soil enclosed in box? One lost has been manured and limed, the other just plain soil ...
Article : 159 words"W. J. E." (Broken Hill) writes.—"I am enclosing a photo of a pumpkin patch grown under 'Mail" instructions which should cause Broken Hill detractors to ...
Article : 121 wordsAt the opening of the Wounded Soldiers' Recreation Hall at Keswick Military Hospital last week it was mentioned that the billiard table had been presented by ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 127 words"K. O'L." (Broken Hill) writes:—"Thank you very much for the Mexican bean seed. I will let you know what success I have with them. I have two fine ...
Article : 286 words"I suffered from Backache and Kidney troubles for 12 months. During most of the time it gave me terrible pain in my head as well" writes Mrs. M. Rawlinson ...
Article : 229 words"L. S. G." (New Hindmarsh) writes:—"I just drop you these few lines hoping that when you are out this way you could spare the time to see a few new tomatoes ...
Article : 101 words"Cultivator" (Glen Osmond) writes:— "I planted a few red currants and goose berries some 18 months ago, which last season made a very feeble attempt to ...
Article : 124 wordsTo "T. B." (Fullarton).—The rance of the plant we could not [?] t[?]member last week was Solanum Pyracanshum.—"Greenleaf." ...
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The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), Sat 19 Feb 1916, Page 13
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