Variations in corn varieties noted at New York station
At the New York Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, E Laws Stortavani reports that corn varieties differ in vigor earli ness growth and rooting. Husk corn offers high foliage but poor grain, while some dent and sweet corns show early adventitious roots. Hybridization is common, but a few true-breeding varieties remain. Progress depends on pure seed and understanding varietal habits for breeding.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
N.Y
Aerocourt van
E. Laws Stortavani
Willows and Shelter Belts for Windbreaks
A Northern description of willow species and other trees ideal for windbreaks in Kansas. White willows reach eighty feet, Victoria willows thirty feet in fifteen years, with larches, Scotch pines, and Norway spruces forming attractive contrasts. Yellow willows grow forty to fifty feet. bark and wood have versatile uses. Black Italian or Carolina poplar grows rapidly and is easy from cuttings. Include privet hedge. cattle avoid willows but rub shoots, allowing wind passage.
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England
Kansas
Europe
Drainage benefits listed in twelve points for crops
The excerpt outlines twelve advantages of drainage including removing surface and subsurface water, strengthening seasons, deepening and warming soil, equalizing soil temperature, transporting soluble substances to roots, preventing heaving and drought, improving yield and quality, and boosting manure effects. It also notes St Albans Datlow denying Southeastern road sale to National Construction Co. of New Jersey and reports New York buyers' inspection plans and a proposed $3,000,000 payment conditioned on option expiry.
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St. Albans
National Construction Company of
New Jersey
New York
Myon
George D. Chapman
Bonda
Bradley Barlow
How Ensilage Helps on Sandy Farmland
Dr Hoskins notes ensilage boosts light land farming in the Examiner. The system strengthens sandy farms where endurance is low for hay and pasture. He contrasts sandy lands with clay farms, praising rye and clover pastures that support spring milk flow and overall farm vitality.
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Ensilage
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Examiner
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