DESTROYS ALL YOUNG WEEDS Successful Growers Favor Shallow Cultivation
The article from the United States Department of Agriculture advises early shallow cultivation to prevent weed and crust damage in corn. It notes heavy rains can cause tall, slender plants and recommends horse weeders, harrows, and careful soil coverage to avoid root damage while maximizing labor efficiency.
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Spinach Adapted for Every Locality in Home Gardens
United States Department of Agriculture specialists note spinach suits most locales and grows best in rich soil with fall or early spring plantings. For a home bed, prepare a 5 by 25 to 30 foot plot, mix in well rotted manure, add fertilizer, sow six to eight ounces of seed, and space rows six to seven inches apart. Keep soil loose, water in dry spells, thin crowded plants, and harvest while young and tender for its iron and mineral content.
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Inclosing Sheep Pastures and Fences
The article advises using a fence that excludes dogs for inclosing sheep pastures and lots. It notes a cheaper fence may suffice for the sheep if kept under a poor fence, yet a breakout habit forms when flocks escape into adjoining fields.
Wrap in Favor as Paris Made Garment Impresses Fashion
A fashion writer notes coats and wraps dominate this season with Paris approval. Madeleine et Madeleine debuts a humped back cape named Sevidia inspired by priest robes, in black and gold lame with rose motifs and a framed neck support.
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