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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
6
Practical horticulture piece explains sowing and caring for Asters including seed selection, seed box prep, soil mix, drainage, germination aids, and early care. It notes Californian Giants strain yields tall strong stems and many blooms, with soil, lime, and light east facing plots to optimize growth. It also promotes a Gloriana Superba climbing lily for sunny walls and bright flowers.
Goldsborough Mort and Company report yarded 96230 sheep and 2270 cattle with market firm at last rates. Quotations list heavy wethers, trade weights, ewes, lambs and suckers with varied demand. Also describes 900 Queenslanders among cattle, mixed yarding, strong competition, and prime cattle scarce. Plus a report of Robert Ormiston of Annerley Brisbane severely burned while rescuing a child when petrol ignited his clothing.
The Gloriosa Superba or climbing lily is described as a striking plant with orange yellow blooms and prominent stamens. It is noted as best planted now with tuberous roots laid flat and covered lightly, soon sprouting and covering supports. Lovers of quaint beauty are urged to plant as many as possible.
The 100 year old firm Farm and Garden Seeds, Shepherd Limited, offers the First of all tomato seed in packets or by weight. An early market variety with smooth skin and good quality, priced at 8/6 per bushel or 2/ per half ounce, or 1/- per packet. Head Office 8 Parker Street, Head Office.
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