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  2. The Germination of Seeds as Affected by Certain Chemical Fertilisers.

    A large number of germination experiments have recently been made under the supervision of Professor F. V. Caville, botanist to the United States Department of Agriculture, to ascertain ...

    Article : 598 words
  3. Manuring of Orchards.

    In an article on manuring of orchards, Professor Voorhees, director of the New Jersey Experimental Station, U.S.A., inter alia, states that for orchard work the fertilisers applied should be ...

    Article : 1,167 words
  4. The Shrinkage of Maize.

    All experienced maize farmers are aware that the longer they keep their grain after it is [?]pe the lighter it will become; hence it is to their advantage to sell the new crop as soon as ...

    Article : 239 words
  5. Pr[?]ning Roses.

    The season is at hand for pruning roses, so that advantage should be taken of fine, dry weather to push on the work. The objects to be generally aimed at in ordinary pruning are ...

    Article : 318 words
  6. The Quantity of Seed to Sow.

    To new beginners of cultivation the following hints on the amount of seed to sow may prove useful, but in many instances the quantity of seed that should be sown must be controlled by ...

    Article : 331 words
  7. Soot and Lime.

    Soot and lime are most valuable as manurial agents and for the destruction of insects in the garden. Both should be freely used at the season of the year when kitchen garden quarters ...

    Article : 467 words
  8. Varieties of Rhubarb.

    The accompanying illustration shows four varieties of rhubarb, grown under the same conditions, in various stages of development. They are: A. Victoria; B. Linnaeus: C, Prince Albert; and D[?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 239 words
  9. Kerosene Emulsion.

    To make the emulsion, dissolve ½lb of hard soap in one gallon of soft water and while still boiling hot remove from the fire and add two gallons of kerosene. Stir the mixture violently by ...

    Article : 126 words
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    For pigs it has been found that maize and potatoes do not go well together. They are both too "starchy" in composition, and as a result are inclined to put on too much fat. Either, ...

    Article : 46 words
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