Mr. P. J. Curnow, of Wirrabara, contributed the following paper before the Conference of Mid-Northern Branches of the Agricultural Bureau:—During the past ...
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Article : 366 words“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?” ...
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Article : 68 words“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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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"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 wordsTo "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"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 wordsThere 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"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.?” ...
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Article : 85 words"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"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"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"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 ...
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The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), Sat 15 Jun 1918, Page 13
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