Gardening notes on sowing flowers in Canberra district
A fragmented guide to sowing and transplanting flower seeds for the Canberra district. Includes advice on delphinium violet wallflowers vinca lilac phlox etc. Notes timing by season, transplanting in open beds, and issues with weed sown low and beetle timing. Mentions asters, larkspur, primrose, AEmonette, and beetle timing.
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Kingston
Canberra
Concarniog
Fevenian
Labelias
Inigionette
Panaion
Phiox
Poppin
Leeland
Carnahon
Pete
Value of hot bed for early tomato planting and heat
An article explains the benefits of hot beds for raising tomatoes and other tender plants, detailing preparation, suitable manure, and methods to provide lasting heat. It notes the value of mixing materials for a genial heat and references recent column guidance on hot bed construction and treatment.
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Baer
Trent
Tragedy Shocks Town Amid Missing Details
Fragmentary text reports a tragedy in a locality involving individuals named Lette and Griffith, with unclear circumstances and sparse names. The report hints at danger and a protective action but lacks coherent facts, leaving readers with a mysterious, unsettled account.
Sowing Seeds Should Be Lightly Covered for Germination
The passage notes many seeds fail when covered too deeply and advises sowing at about their own depth. It emphasizes even moisture, gentle watering, and light soil covering to keep surface soil from drying, plus light mulching to maintain uniform moisture and prevent overwatering and surface crusting.
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Joe Sede
Tomely
Winder
Girompr
Repotting Benefits for Houseplants and Palms
Repotting aids growth by refreshing soil and encouraging root development. Gently wash roots to remove old soil before placing plant in a slightly larger pot. Change to a bigger container as growth resumes, avoiding stress for delicate varieties like certain palms.
Ormond Plant Farm catalogue promotes top plants and seeds
The Ormond Garden Guide offers cultivation tips and urges readers to request the free catalogue. It lists Rosen, Bush and Mighers among the best varieties, priced 18 shillings per dozen with postage 2d, claiming strong, hard grown stock superior to New South Wales grown. The notice is from Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd., Ormond, Victoria.
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Ormond
Nw S.W
Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd
Victoria
Plant care tips for repotting and root growth
The text suggests plants thrive when repotted with well furnished root systems and occasionally fed with foam in a humic form, indicating careful handling during potting and nutrient support for healthier growth.
Vegetable Seeds and Garden Advice From September Frost
A garbled list mentions parsnip beet cabbage and other seeds with notes on sowing, frost risk, and seed quality. It hints at timing seed planting before September, concerns about frost, and advice on protecting crops. The text preserves references to various veggie types and garden activities despite unreadable portions.
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Basel
Tomato seed sowing notes and seed quality
Tomato seeds for an early crop can be sown indoors with care as previously advised. Several varieties are listed, including Early Jewel and Burwood, noted as viable and promising. The text emphasizes fallowing and proper treatment to avoid failure, though wording is imperfect.
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Rishalk
Topps Winter and Victoria Grant Mentioned in Seed Advice
Winter rhubarb and garden notes highlight Topps Winter as a superior variety for the season. Victoria Grant is also cited as highly reliable for winter growing, with recommendations on care and planting timing.
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Thorte
Victoria Grant
Barhe sown pie planting tips and soil notes
A fragmentary guide discusses sowing barley and pie like crops with weather impact on weight. It mentions soil moisture, manure, and ground conditions to improve growth, including use of rotted matter and wool ash sprinkling to aid soil workability.
Broad beans in cold climates and staking tips
Early sown broad beans loosened by wind need support. Use two or three stakes on each side of the rows and string along the sides. In cold climates a late crop of broad beans may still be sown. Dreadnought Long Pod should suit this purpose.
Loganberries Pruning Made Simple for Home Growers
A Bradden reader asks for the right method to prune loganberry bushes. Pruning is simple: remove old fruiting wood, shape young canes, and trim shoots to balance growth. Loganberries thrive in many soils and are easy to cultivate with proper training and regular trimming.
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Bradden
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Chevromwet
Lette
Griffith
Vukonmess
Wy Vamplell Bee
Adam
Garden of Eden
Adam-Son
Kale Inn Gulen
Ermington
THOS
Adamson
Rosea Nursery
Sydney
Ryde
L. P. Rosen & Son
Epping
NAW
Eton Mantes
Cototeanea
Port Kembla
Thich
Ian
Port Kembla City
Donnelly & CO
Bengen Dore
Gibbs & Redd
Queanbeyan
Federal Capital Press
Ainslie
PEAS
Loganberries
P&o
Endland
Mediterranean
Macdonald, Hamiln
PéOon & Co
Woorgers & Calthorpe
Magine
Warnen
Chevrolet
General Motors
General Motors Esmond’s Garage
Aust) Pty. Ltd
Choe
Comrane Wisaay
F.C.T
Federal Capital Press of Australia, Limited
Australia
Fred K. Watson
Historical Records of Australia
Dr. Watson
Kurrajono Hayes & Russell, Ltd
Eastlake
Book Club
Universal Distributing Co
D. Toung Ltd
J. W. Prowse
BR Oj. Dunne
Raestlake and
Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Times Building
Ainsh
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Canberra Times
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