Propagation of the Plum by Budding or Grafting
A study from Tews Agricultural College Experiment Station explains plum propagation methods by budding and root grafting, noting budding is generally more successful. It discusses suitable stocks, including Americana plum for American varieties, planting timing, soil and spacing, pruning needs, and a description of the Galion yellow plum variety with its traits and susceptibility to fruit rot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Littlen
Tews Agricultural College Experiment Staton
Lowa
Galion
Burbank
Iowa
Best Way of Feeding Grit for Hens in Confined Keeping
A Western Pennsylvania reader reports hens dying last winter after grit was mixed into feed. The column argues grit is best offered in boxes for hens to self regulate, noting range birds ingest grit naturally but confinement benefits from box provision rather than forced mixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobert
Pennsylvania
Way of storing wagon box method in use
A self explanatory plan to hoist and store a wagon box with posts arranged to suit conditions. It can be operated by one person at low cost and keeps the box out of the way. The device uses side boards to hold the box and relieve rope weight, praised by the Ohio Farmer for years of satisfactory use.
Reforestation Effort Underway in Olympia National Forest
The first large scale reforestation in the Puget sound region begins in Olympia National Forest. Burned overland areas are being planted with Douglas fir to restore the damaged landscape and promote forest recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Olympia National Forest Reserve
Douglak Fz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Journal
Express Feu
Websters
Chapaian
Armaghan
Miami
Susie Vogelman
Vio. N
Bieker
Leo J
Armbrust
The
Index Cigar Store
Hamilton, Ohio
Coston
Hamilton
High ST. Hamilton
J. Schlosser & Son
Wm. Schawann
Corneil Main and
F Streets
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