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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1879
Page
3
Agricultural correspondence invites readers to submit practical questions on farm topics to The Weekly Globe in Boston Massachusetts, with answers provided by competent agricultural authorities.
A Missouri breeder’s letter outlines Edwin Forrest’s pedigree from Brannock's Ned Forrest to Sidi Hamet and Virginian. It notes war losses, dam Sal Stricklin, and Fanny Monday as key ancestors, with Ned Forrest praised for beauty and speed. Breeder Haddock cites trainer observations and a claim Edwin Forrest embodies conformation fit for greatness.
William Parry of Cinnaminson New Jersey addresses the Solebury Farmers Club sharing profits from early apples pears and berries. He cites cases of 15 year old apple trees yielding hundreds of baskets per tree and outlines planting schemes combining small fruits with orchards to boost annual returns. He notes risks from weather and hail but argues careful selection varieties and market focus drive success.
An article discusses cabbage culture near New York, outlining market growth, seasonal timing, and the value of cabbage to farmers. It profiles key varieties such as Jersey Wakefield, Newark Early Flat Dutch, Henderson's Early Summer, Excelsior Large Flat Dutch, Fottler's Improved Brunswick, Perfection Drumhead Savoy, and notes on seed quality, soil, and fertilizer practices used by Long Island growers.
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