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  2. A Powerful Log Jack.

    The cut shown illustrates a log jack that any ingenious farmer can make. It consists of two hardwood planks nailed nearly close together. Holes are then drilled in which two iron pegs ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 167 words
  3. A Portable Hennery.

    Only those who have tried the experiment know the advantage and benefit derived from having poultry in on orchard, or being able to pasture them Just where one chooses. This object is ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 215 words
  4. ORCHARD AND FRUIT GARDEN.

    In the colder parts of New South Wales most of the fruit should he gathered and carefully stor ed, if not wanted for immediate use; before the end of the present month. In many districts, ...

    Article : 490 words
  5. Bees and Hives.

    There seems to he abundamt testimony from experienced bee keepers thait a deep and wide en trance ito the hive is better for large colonies than a smaller entrance. It gives room for the ...

    Article : 298 words
  6. Field and Garden Reminders for April.

    Speaking generally, high temperatures and dry weather conditions have prevailed over a greater portion of New South Wales during the past month.In many parts of the interior the ...

    Article : 959 words
  7. THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    Over a greater portion of the colony it has been almost impossible to grow rich, succulent vegetables for some time past unless there has been an abundance of ...

    Article : 487 words
  8. THE GLASS HOUSE.

    Attend to the directions we gave last month regarding the shading and giving of air to this structure. All plants should he watered very carefully, but efficiently, and the syringe should ...

    Article : 155 words
  9. Applying Lime to Land.

    On light, sandy soil from 10001b to 20001b of air-slaked lime may be applied to the furrows and harrowed in, preferably in the autumn On heavier soil from one to two tons per acre may ...

    Article : 194 words
  10. THE BUSH HOUSE.

    If the shading is too dense on this structure it will be advisable to take some of it off. This, however, should be done with discretion, and on dull days, so that the plants will riot suffer from ...

    Article : 114 words
  11. A Useful Coop.

    This coop is home-made, but a useful contrivance. Every poultryman needs one. It is built of light ½in pine, the entire coop being fastened at the corners by means of hooks and small ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 207 words
  12. SEMI-TROPICAL, CULTIVATION.

    Where the soil has been well prepared new plantations of bananas and pineapples may be set out during the early part of the present month. Read the specially written articles on these ...

    Article : 263 words
  13. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Those gardens that have received liberal supplies of water all through the dry weather still maintain a good display of bloom, and in order to keep plants in the flowering state they must ...

    Article : 728 words
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