Popular Errors in Morticulture and Graft Theory
In this instructional essay the author debunks myths in horticulture, refuting claims about plant color varieties, night gas from plants, and special fertilizers. He argues that success rests on proper temperature and care, not mystical methods, and questions Darwinian graft hybrid ideas with evidence from extensive grafting history.
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Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Minnesota
California
Charles Darwin
Darwin
Adam
France
Thompsonii
Buist
Peter Henderson
Hints for the Winter Keep of Squashes and Roots
Farmers learn that successful winter storage of squashes hinges on careful ripening, dry handling, even temperatures, and avoiding bruising. Hard shell and fully ripe squashes stored in dry air on floors or shelves preserve longer. roots require cool, dark, not overly dry cellars and may be packed in leaves or sand to deter growth and preserve sweetness.
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New England
Worcester County
Mass
Wilson
New Jersey
Wallace
Alexander
Amsden
Georgia
Atlanta
Bower
Waterloo
Beatrice
Hunnewell
Ameden
Michigan
Crawford
Scientific American
Jacinda
Cheney
Captain Jack
Prouty
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
J. Z. Prowers
Bent County
Prowers
Chicago Tribune
England
United States
Missouri
West Virginia
North Carolina
London
Paris
Matthew Crawford
Ohio
Boston
Dublin
New Hampshire
Maine
The Small Fruits New Raspberry Varieties Reviewed
A condensed report on recent raspberry trials noting hardy, productive types with good flavor. Highlights include Herstine, Cuthbert, Turner, and Brandywine, plus recommendations on soil, sucker control, and early hardening for winter. Also covers black caps like Gregg and New Rochelle and mentions emerging varieties and testing needs.
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Hovey
Boston
Philadelphia
Clarke
Cuthbert
Turner
Illinois
RE. P. Roe
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Lichwanger & Barry
Montclair
E. Williams
N. J
Jtone
Caroline
Brinckle
A. J. Caywood
Ulster
Roe
Charles A. Green
Monroe County
N. Y
Franconia
Gregg
Indiana
New Rochelle
Catawissa
Western Triumph
Surprise
Elsie
Hamilton
Ontario
Fairport
Muck Heap and Farm Improvements in November Weather
Advice on digging muck before winter and selecting quality muck for sandy soils, plus a detailed plan for emptying vaults with a coal ash method. Also covers stone removal by burying, dynamite, or wedges, and explains how common rocks enrich soil with silica, potash, and lime for fertile fields.
Hints About the Farm and Garden Techniques Explored
The article surveys practical farming topics from fruit barrels for strawberries to barrelling apples, timber decay tests, and orchard storage. It covers poultry, sheep, horses, ensilage, and salt licks, plus field notes on wheat, corn, and hedges, with references to ranching activities and bee care.
Secrets of kid leather processing revealed in old manual
An 19th century guide details tanning kid skins sheep lamb and young goat through washing fleshing liming fleshing polishing drying and whitening steps. It covers hair removal whipping whitening baths alum flour egg yolk paste and repeated color and finish processes, plus drying and ironing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
SICK HEADACHE AND ITS CURE PROMOTED
Sick Headache is described as a nervous system disorder causing stomach illness via brain to stomach transmission. The ad promotes Dr Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills as a cure, details prices and mail order options from Baltimore, Maryland.
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Gorringe
New York
C. W. Benson
Baltimore
Ekery
Dr. Benson
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PROM
American Pomological Society
Snyder
Clapp
Harris
Sterling
Frederic Clapp
Clark
Kieffer
Duchesse
Mount Vernon
Mr. Stewart
the Times
Siemens
Edinburgh
Frederick W. True
Smithsonian Institute
True
Washington, D. C
M. Laroque
Manton Uilice
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