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... Plants , Distribution of , .. 373 Singular Circumstance , .... WHEAT - Culture of , .. 310 191 .207 , 277 Canada Club ,. 159 Crop of in Scotland ,. 161 75 in Great Britain ,. in England ,. Extraordinary Crops of , ... 36 , 257 67 380 ...
... Plants , Distribution of , .. 373 Singular Circumstance , .... WHEAT - Culture of , .. 310 191 .207 , 277 Canada Club ,. 159 Crop of in Scotland ,. 161 75 in Great Britain ,. in England ,. Extraordinary Crops of , ... 36 , 257 67 380 ...
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... PLANTS . 86 Pear Trees , Blight in ,. 335 119 Manuring ,. 86 217 in Mississippi , 61 Petunia , Sports of the , .. 366 31 Inquiries about ,. 64 Plant Houses and Vineries ,. 368 113 in Oregon , 191 Plums , Dropping off ,. 287 113 ...
... PLANTS . 86 Pear Trees , Blight in ,. 335 119 Manuring ,. 86 217 in Mississippi , 61 Petunia , Sports of the , .. 366 31 Inquiries about ,. 64 Plant Houses and Vineries ,. 368 113 in Oregon , 191 Plums , Dropping off ,. 287 113 ...
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... plant the potatoes in the ground , or sprout them , and plant the sprouts ? I think it decidedly better to sprout ... plants at planting time . Next , what sort of land is best for them ? I think that land which will bring a good corn ...
... plant the potatoes in the ground , or sprout them , and plant the sprouts ? I think it decidedly better to sprout ... plants at planting time . Next , what sort of land is best for them ? I think that land which will bring a good corn ...
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... plants there may be a firm bank to plant against . It will give the work- man less trouble in making the trench . This done , strain the line again , and make sure all is of a proper level . Then commence the trench for the plants ...
... plants there may be a firm bank to plant against . It will give the work- man less trouble in making the trench . This done , strain the line again , and make sure all is of a proper level . Then commence the trench for the plants ...
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... plant- ing the hedge , it may be useful in eradicating weeds and getting the ground in good tilth for it . I have ... plants , which were taken from our own garden . Others can , and have done , the saine . We can refer to amateurs ...
... plant- ing the hedge , it may be useful in eradicating weeds and getting the ground in good tilth for it . I have ... plants , which were taken from our own garden . Others can , and have done , the saine . We can refer to amateurs ...
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Page 224 - Ibs. each per day, others but little: it is dry and mixed with the steamed food on its being dealt out separately ; when this is eaten up, green food is given, consisting of cabbages, from October to December, kohl rabi till February, and mangold till grass time. With a view to nicety of flavour, I limit the supply of green food to 30 to 35 Ibs.
Page 276 - He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Page 225 - The properties of rape-cake are such as will cause it to be more highly valued than it has ever hitherto been for dairy purposes, if the opinion of Mr. H. in regard to it be not altogether too high.
Page 154 - ... have done, and cultivated carefully, and good will undoubtedly result from it, if pursued in nature's own way. The potato will grow wild in our forests, if planted in them, and thus save those the trouble (who wish to get the wild root) of resorting to their native forests in South America. Finally, we may apply nature's laws profitably to most other products. Seed of every variety should be fully matured, ie not harvested until fully ripe.
Page 308 - Wash for Sunburn.— Take two drachms of borax, one drachm of Roman alum, one drachm of camphor, half an ounce of sugar-candy, and a pound of ox-gall. Mix and stir well for ten minutes or so, and repeat this stirring three or four times a day for a fortnight, till it appears clear and transparent. Strain through blottingpaper, and liottle up for use.
Page 56 - Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears; while the used key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of, as Poor Richard says.
Page 378 - In this ratio, the pickle to be increased to any quantity desired. Let these be boiled together until all the dirt from the sugar rises to the top and is skimmed off. Then throw it into a tub to cool, and when cold, pour it over your beef or pork, to remain the usual time, say four or five weeks.
Page 199 - CULture, &c., of Fruit, Trees and Shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of Fruits cultivated in this country; and Notes of their adaptation to localities, soils, and a complete list of Fruits worthy of cultivation.
Page 224 - ... weight and condition for a length of time, when supplied daily with 120 Ibs. of Swedish turnips and a small portion of straw. The experience of the district of Craven, in Yorkshire, where meadow hay is the staple food during winter, shows that such cattle maintain their condition on 1^ stone of meadow hay each per day.
Page 378 - ... weeks. The meat must be well covered with pickle, and should not be put down for at least two days after killing, during which time it should be slightly sprinkled witli powdered saltpetre, which removes all the surface blood, etc., leaving the meat fresh and clean.