Philosophy of Fertilizing for Farmers and Plant Nutrition
A regional treatise explains soil and manure as crops’ base, urging farmers to know the exact elements in fertilizers. It argues that soluble versus insoluble phosphates, proper fineness, and complete analyses determine value, not mere nitrogen or phosphoric acid percentages, and criticizes current labeling and pricing practices as misleading.
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Massachusetts
Goessmann
Stockhardt
Royal Academy of Agriculture
Thorend
Germany
Strawberry breeding and field culture ahead of market
Massachusetts Horticultural Society notes for 1882 urge selecting regionally adapted strawberry varieties, favoring pistillate and cross fertilization, with emphasis on soil preparation, irrigation, and proper spacing. Praises Charles Downing as a strong rival to Wilson, discusses premium ideas to restore old varieties, and cautions against overreliance on novelties. The piece also touches on general crop practices and future breeding goals.
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Manchester
Jersey
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Stable and Stock Notes on Cow Dairying Practices
A reader outlines cattle stable design and cleaning routines, favoring manure ditches, sawdust bedding, rope ties, and open mangers. He cites two successful feeders using corn cut in two inch lengths, notes feeding methods with and without boxes, and describes approaches that reduce waste and improve cleanliness.
Removing Bees from Winter Quarters in Spring
The article advises bee keepers to delay removing bees from winter quarters until flowers provide forage. It warns that early warm spells followed by cold snaps cause brood loss and spring dwindling, and suggests keeping bees quiet with low temperatures or delaying release until conditions permit safe brood development. It also recommends meticulous hive labeling, individual stands, and protecting brood with chaff or cushions until early June to prevent chilling.
The Rice Crop in Upland Soils Across the South
Upland rice, once dismissed, shows strong profits on dry and wet uplands. In South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia, 25 to 90 bushels per acre are reported on varied soils. With prices of $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel and seed at $2, rice offers high returns, low rust risk, and fodder value from straw.
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Commissioner of Agriculture of
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Chattahoochee Valley
Florida
Louisiana
Mammoth clover offers reclamation for exhausted clay lands
The Mammoth or Red Sapling clover also known as English clover and Giant clover is gaining notice among owners of exhausted clay uplands. It can reclaim land and boost production with careful sowing. On rich soils it is not advised due to excessive growth and risk of smothering. use one quarter seed from the mammoth variety and three quarters common red clover on such soils. On thin uplands mammoth should be sown alone with proper management.
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P. Wilder
Concord
Wilson
Pomological Society
Wilder
Henry Davis Duncan
Hovey
Crescent
Jersey Queen
Manchester
Charles Downing
Novemer Tilsp
Waldo F. Brown
New Yorker
The Corn Crop The Culture And Improvement Of Maize
A historical article argues corn remains the premier cereal with room for improvement. It covers yields, costs, labor, and soil treatment, highlights seed quality and breeding, and notes exceptional yields from both grain and fodder crops, urging careful seed selection and annual purging of inferior varieties.
Stone Fences Best For Farm Enclosures In Eastern States
The article argues that stone walls are the most cost effective durable fencing for cattle and horses on eastern farms. It contrasts stone with wood and iron, details foundation, dimensions, and frost protection, and notes wood fences, while neat, are costly and less lasting. It cites cedar and other timbers as good rails, and warns post and board fences fail in moist soils and with frost.
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Furmer
Fences and their costs on the farm from The Tribune
The Tribune notes several fence types Hauling stone wall boards rails and posts with total costs ranging from 102 to 210 dollars per 44 percent feet high. Stone fences endure decades with rare maintenance while board and rail fences decay faster though lasting longer than stone in places.
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Estern
the Tribune
The Grape Culture From Gardeners Monthly Notes
A compact guide to growing hardy grapes focusing on border preparation. It covers deep bordered beds with drainage materials, manure choices, plant stock, spacing, pruning timing and methods, thinning shoots, mulching with cow dung, bone dust benefits, and seasonal care for productive vines.
Calves Health and Feeding Through Early Spring
Calves that did well by February can reach grass in good shape with continued care. Isolate young stock, provide shelter, and continue grain and oil cake feeding as grass begins. Avoid straw only, mix in fine hay, and monitor digestion to prevent stasis as weather shifts toward spring.
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Europe
What Farmers Should Know Hints About the Farm
Practical notes on horse care diet and feed ratios with bran corn oats and salt. Clover yield compared with rye oats and barley for sailing feed. Early hatched chickens preferred for vigor and market value. Blackberry planting distances and staking guidance. Celery blanching debated by market gardener. Raspberry canes require tying and early new bed planting advised.
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J. J. H. Gregory
Boston
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J. B. Lewes
W. Johnson
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Scotland
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Gaussmann
New York
The
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta
Voelcher
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Marshall
Ohio
Hoston Weekly Globe
Apiary
America
Illinois
Indiana
Cox
Selma
Ala
J. W. Parker
Columbia
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R. H. Mack
Parma
John G. Webb
Utica
R. H. Hall
Elmira
Charles A. Vogeler Co
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
C. Ae
Ess
Sean
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Mass
Clendinning
EPPS
Ciyiservice Gazette
James Epps & CO
Jstetters
London
England
St. Vitus
ND Medical
Eters
St. Joseph
FsuTu&wylm
Carter, Harris & Bawley
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