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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1881
Page
2
An agricultural column describes cropping plans and labor for celery onions and greens, noting bed preparation, transplant timing, irrigation needs, and harvesting windows. It mentions seed varieties, field spacing, pest concerns, and estimates of yields and market readiness. The piece cites farm routines and seasonal weather effects on planting and harvesting timelines.
Detailed guidance on choosing and planting hedge plants, with emphasis on Serraine and waxed hedges. Includes soil prep, winter protection, pruning methods, plant spacing, and care for one to two year growth. Also covers harvest timing, soil amendments, and long term maintenance for sturdy, uniform hedges.
The text describes land preparation for beets and tobacco, noting wet and dry land practices, bed and ridge methods, and seed timing for winter crops. It mentions compost enrichment, frost tolerance, and the costs of irrigation, plus tobacco sorting rooms, handling, and the need for careful, thorough sorting to maximize quality and price.
A scattered farm lecture discusses soil fertility, pasture improvement, and wintering stock. It covers manures, feeding strategies, hay yield, and pasture rotation, with hints on variety choice, drainage, and hedging against winter losses. References to sheep, ducks, and field conditions appear amid practical tips and questions on land productivity.
Figures show a large upturn in cotton factory activity with New England leading gains as production expanded from 1800 to 1870. The article notes rising machinery use, improved management, and rising capital while detailing protective policies and the broad industrial impact across states and firms.
A reader shares a highly detailed home garden guide on growing and saving sweet potatoes and potatoes. It covers planting depth, soil quality, watering, weed control, vine management, curing, storage, and care of the crop, with notes on seasonal timing and harvest readiness. It also mentions general testing of methods and notes about different soil and climate conditions. The content reflects practical, step by step advice aimed at small patches and household food production.
A compact guide outlines key farming considerations and practical tips for crop preparation, pest control, soil health, irrigation, and weather planning. It emphasizes checking local advisories, adjusting strategies to conditions, and consulting extension services for regionally tailored recommendations.
The fragment discusses managing ewes and hay supply, noting feeding, salting, and pasture steps. References to clover, lucerne, and hay quality imply a dairy or sheep operation. Mentions dates, pasture tasks, and keeping ewes in good condition amid uncertain weather.
Fragmented text discusses peach varieties, cultivation advice, and garden practices. Mentions soil types, bed preparation, and timing for planting. Includes garbled references to names and dates, with no clear single event or person.
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