Sand is often advocated as a desirable rooting medium for cuttings of all descriptions. Fairly ,good results may be obtained without its use sometimes ...
Article : 370 wordsThe members of the Thebarton Flori-cultural and Horticultural Society, who held their autumn show at the Thebar-ton Town Hall on Thursday, April 10 ...
Article : 397 wordsDOUBLE HOLLYHOCK. These stately plants are well: worth growing. Sow seed now. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 132 wordsThe inauguration of what promises to be a successful yearly event took place at the waiting room of the Adelaide Railway Station on Monday afternoon ...
Article : 428 wordsThere are many means of destroying weeds on garden paths, and no difficulty should be found in keeping them 'clear. Salt is one of the oldest remedies, and it ...
Article : 216 wordsAn attempt to. re-establish the Union Parliament is to be made on Monday; April 28 when the business meeting will be held at the Y.M.C.A. at 8 o'clock. ...
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Article : 285 wordsThe "open situation" is often recommended for plant growing, and there is no doubt about the wisdom of the advice. Plants growing in shady and sheltered ...
Article : 541 wordsAt last Saturday's big dahlia exhibition, held in the Adelaide Town Hall, the chief attraction appeared to be "The Mail" six, a class for which News, Limited, provided ...
Article : 243 wordsTo A. A. Wilson (Torrensville).—Mr. Bailey, to whom your plant was referred, names the plant "Mormordica Balsamina." This annual climbing plant does well in warm ...
Article : 63 words"Constant Reader" writes:—I had a fine lot of cauliflower last year. I saved seed from same. I have sown the seeds, and now have a fine Jot of plants. Could you advise ...
Article : 82 wordsAt the Hindmarsh Show the champion decorative dahlia was first announced having been won by Mr. Lancaster. Actually the award was gained by Mr. F. ...
Article : 119 wordsElectric light will stimulate the growth of a variety of plants according to the results of a six-weeks' test conducted by the Westinghouse Lamp ...
Article : 605 words"Anxious," (Plympton) writes:—Will you kindly let me know, through your valuable paper, the best strawberries to grow, when to plant, and how to prepare the soli, etc. ...
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Advertising : 242 words"M. P. F." (Torreasville) writes:—Being an agent of "The. Mail." I have often beard customers say they like "The Mail" for the gardening notes. For the benefit of the ...
Article : 188 wordsFrom Mr. Smallwood, Bowden, and from many others this season have received freak dahlias, consisting of two blooms carried on one stem. These are common enough ...
Article : 73 words"P. G. H." (Chicago).—Could you tell me in the gardening notes of "The Mail" if the cosmos enclosed has any special name: also the time for sowing the seeds of ...
Article : 61 words"F. G. M." (South Payneham) writes:—Will you give me some hints generally on raising cyclamen. I planted seed and now the plants are up I would be pleased to ...
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The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), Sat 19 Apr 1924, Page 23
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