Pheasant Rearing Gains Ground in United States
A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes a new pheasant rearing industry expanding from single pens to large pheasantries across the United States. It describes species such as the English ringneck and Mongolian varieties, startup options, import considerations, pen design, climate needs, and husbandry tips to reduce disease and stress while outlining price ranges and stock quality concerns.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Enope
Japan
England
ZuaLe Valkash
Central Asia
Smiatler
Lea
Europe
Asia
Poultry and Fruit Do The Best Money Maker On Farm
A farmer pairs hens with fruit crops to control orchard pests. The plan promises immediate egg and chick income, with long term harvests from berries, grapes, and stone fruits. Census figures claim poultry multiplies farm income by high percentages, while a portable boiler offers handy farm utility.
NEB KEG BOILER AND POTATO FERTILIZER GUIDANCE
From the American Agriculturist a design for a compact keg boiler with a small engine to power a grindstone churn or other light devices is described. Irish potato yields of 400 bushels per acre are quoted with manure and fertilizer mixes, and Maine practices use nitrate of soda, tankage, acid phosphate and potash in precise weights for first and second applications.
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Ireland
England
Maine
Acadia
Rearing Birds Bulletin Advises Careful Shelter and Enemies
The bulletin notes to attract insects and boughs for shelter not to omit. Pens should be spaded and limed every two or three years. Cover for birds is advised and pens sown with clover and grass to provide early cover. Small evergreens may be grown inside for advantage and protection against enemies emphasized.
Insects and Alfalfa Link Bees to Fertilization
The text notes honey bees are vital to alfalfa pollination more than the reverse, as alfalfa blossoms cannot self-fertilize. Kansas experiment station covered a small alfalfa plot with mosquito netting to block insects and found seedless pods, highlighting bees’ cross fertilization role.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Coburn
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Johnson Melvin & Johnson Publishers
Ringnick
Chichkeng
Eges
Frank L. Roberts
H. Lay Beaven
Washington & Dover Sts
Easton, MD
Hlat
Horst
Middletown Farms
Pure Dairy Products
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Florence
Florence Ovens
Nuttle Hardware
Fox’s
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M. Fox &Sons Co
Maryland
South Paca St
Baltimore, MD
Bloches
Denton Cono2ts Block Co
J. W. Kerr
Eastern Shore Nurseries
Denton
Kohinoor Oil
Texas Company
C. U. Stewart
Miles
L. F. Miller
W. 6Th St
Davenport
Thos. R. Fowler
R. D. No
Dunn. N. C
Arvagiers
Ilbs Medical CO
Eikhart, Ind
WM. A. Smith
Denton, Maryland
J. M. Haymaker
Ridgely, Maryland
TNTAD
Baltimore
Thomas & Messer ‘Co
Baltimore SL
H.C
W.R. Wright
Carter Block
M.C
Nofrice
Wall Bogklyt
Duffey’s Pharmacy
Denton, Md
Hillsboro, Md
CHASE
Cambridge
Corkran
Easton
J. Harry Rose
Berwanger & CO
Baltimore St
Clothiers
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SUN
Washington
New York
Abell Company
Martiaks
Western Maryland College
Westminster, Maryland
T. H. Lewis
D. D
LL. D
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A. K.robins & Co
F.j.wright
Headeche
Strate
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