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  2. THE FRUIT GARDEN

    Mr. P. J. Curnow, of Wirrabara, contributed the following paper before the Conference of Mid-Northern Branches of the Agricultural Bureau:—During the past ...

    Article : 949 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,972 words
  4. HALF-ACRE HINTS

    “P. G. H.” (Hawthorn) writes:—“I have half a dozen Moritz strain pullets and a PadmanPurvis cockerel, all of which will be 12 months old in September next. The birds are healthy ...

    Article : 188 words
  5. THE POULTRY YARD

    July 12, 13,—Poultry and Kennel Club, Exhibition Building. Annual show. July 25, 26.—McLaren Vale Poultry and Kennel Club. Annual show. ...

    Article : 76 words
  6. ROOM TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION.

    To get good results the temperature of the room in which you are running your incubators should be as even as possible and well ventilated at the top. Beware ...

    Article : 598 words
  7. A SICK ORANGE.

    “Rayville” (New Mile-End) writes:—“I have a Washington navel orange tree three years old. It has come on splendidly and is in blossom at the present time, but is losing its leaves ...

    Article : 173 words
  8. BROKEN HILL ORANGES.

    Mr. C. R. Forder (Grange) brought into the office this week a fine orange grown by Mr. Fred Richards, William Street, Broken Hill. The fruit was a Washington Navel, of good size ...

    Article : 153 words
  9. WEEKLY SCRATCHINGS.

    ALWAYS feed at regular intervals. FEED as early as possible these cold mornings. A small ration of crushed maize and boiled barley is good now. ...

    Article : 366 words
  10. A HYDRANGEA.

    “N. Mc” (Glenelg) writes:—“My hydrangea does not seem to do too well. Should it be cut back every year; and if so when is the correct time?” ...

    Article : 108 words
  11. FOR THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    “L. M.” (Glenburnie) writes:—“Will you kindly answer the following questions:—The name of the best lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, broad bean, spring onion, bush marrow, ...

    Article : 355 words
  12. TREE ONIONS.

    "C. M.” (Melbourne) writes:—“I read your notes on gardening and poultry every week and find them very interesting, though I do not put them all into practice, as my age prevents me ...

    Article : 243 words
  13. A ROSE.

    "Augustus” (York) writes:—“As I am desirous of purchasing an Augustus, Hartman rose, I thought I would ask you if it is a good grower. Also, would bones do instead of bonedust in ...

    Article : 68 words
  14. ROSES.

    “S. E. T." (Goodwood Park) writer:—"I have a border along my side fence and wish to plant roses in same. It is 38 ft. long. How many roses can I plant there and what varieties would ...

    Article : 322 words
  15. FRUNING A PEACH TREE.

    The top photograph shows a peach in "Elschar’s” garden before it was pruned. The bottom photo, was taken ten minutes after “Elschar” had operated upon it. Readers can secure a good idea from this illustration of the correct methods to pursue. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 275 words
  16. POULTRY AND DRINKING WATER.

    The value of clean, cool drinking water to your poultry is of great importance, and where possible the continuous drip-tap supply or something similar is ...

    Article : 335 words
  17. ASPIDISTRAS.

    "Admirer" (Mile-End) writes:—"Would you kindly advise me whether or not a small white insect somewhat resembling a small white ant and about one-eighth of an inch long, with two ...

    Article : 183 words
  18. COLUMBINES.

    To "Mrs. K."—The columbines do not like a very shady place, but we think they would succeed fairly well where you want to grow them. The spinach seed has been sent on to “Elschar,” ...

    Article : 43 words
  19. TRAINING VINES.

    "C. W. E." (Mannum) writes:—“I have been advised to take the ‘Mail’ for Gardening Notes, and I have done so, and I may say I have gained much useful information, especially ...

    Article : 251 words
  20. ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION.

    There is no doubt the natural method of incubation is all right for the small suburban poultry keeper who just hatches enough chicks yearly to supply his own ...

    Article : 367 words
  21. GRAPE VINES.

    "S. B. H." writes:—"I want to plant grape vines (not for trellis). Would you tell me how far apart to plant them and the kinds to plant. early, medium, and late, &c.?” ...

    Article : 71 words
  22. MRS. SIMPKINS.

    "Coniston” (Nailsworth) writes:—“If your correspondent ‘B. H.’ would care to call on me she (or is it he?) can have a plant of two and as many cuttings as they like of southernwood. ...

    Article : 126 words
  23. CHINESE APPRECIATION.

    "Charley Ah Ling” writes:—“King of Pumpkins and Other Vegetables—May it please you to know that the writer has ofttimes found pleasure and profit in reading your Gardening ...

    Article : 152 words
  24. A. HEDGE.

    "Subscriber” (Orroroo) writes:—“May I seek your advice, which I find is given so readily through your ‘Mail’ columns? What is a good hedge to plant for a hilly situation? I think it ...

    Article : 107 words
  25. NAKED LEMON TREES.

    "C. J. S. H." (Belair) writes:—"I do not know what is wrong with the trees, but I lived for five years within a few miles of Quorn, and knowing the climate the suggestion, came ...

    Article : 189 words
  26. THE WOODHEAP.

    "Woodheap” (Coonaswarra) writes:—“Allow me to trouble you with the following small item, which please answer in your valuable columns next issue if possible, and reply to ‘Woodhcap.’ ...

    Article : 114 words
  27. FRUIT TREES.

    "Hill Crest" (Prospect) writes:—"I have a piece of ground in which I wish to plant some fruit trees. Will you kindly give me the names of the best sorts to plant? One early-ripening ...

    Article : 195 words
  28. SLIPWING.

    "Ducks" (Peterborough) writes:—“Will you tell me a remedy for my ducks? They are nearly for months old. They are a Miscopy crossed with a New Zealand black, and two of ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. VARIOUS QUESTIONS.

    "Farmer” (Prospect) asks:—“1. The best way to train up peas? 2. The best method of preparing soil for the sowing of peas, French beans, and potatoes? 3. Should radishes and ...

    Article : 437 words
  30. MEXICAN SPINACH

    "K." (Corny Point) writes:—"I feel that you are of the ‘Mail’ persuasion by reason of the ‘young feller my lad’ used in the remarks addressed to you by Mrs. Brown, Am not quite ...

    Article : 582 words
  31. A HEDGE.

    "Max" (Forestville) writes:—"I am another of your many scholars. Until lately I have learnt enough to keep me going from what you have told others. I am not going to try and pay ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 278 words
  32. AN ALMOND BREAKWIND.

    "Amateur" (Willaston) writes:—“Would it be advisable to plant two rows of almond trees around a three-acre block of peach and apricot trees which have been in two years? My idea ...

    Article : 151 words
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