Early sowing yields better for creeping red fescue and brome
Agronomist C A Elliott reports grass seed trials in the Peace River region showing June sowings of creeping red fescue and brome produced higher yields than July sowings. June 4 10 18 and 24 dates outperformed July 16 and 23 with June averages around 577 to 644 pounds per acre. Rain after July 16 raised some July yields but not to June levels. Proper moisture seed bed and seeding procedure remain crucial.
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C AR Elliott
Agronomist
Peace River
Elliott
Properly Timed Poultry Production In Saskatchewan Favours Industry
Regina Saskatchewan Poultry Commissioner Frank Payne reports cautious optimism for 1955. Monthly chick hatchings since October are below 1954, first quarter hatch 12 percent down, turkey eggs incubated end of March 11 percent under last year. Canadian poultry meat stocks are low and U S forecasts hint at lower production. proper timing, feeding, and management should yield reasonable returns.
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Early American Reproduction Cupboard Patterns Sale
Home Workshop patterns offer a corner cupboard design and wall packet styles with scallop cuts traced from patterns. Patterns 318 and 261 are 35c each or $1.50 for a five pattern packet including 261. Order from Department P.P.S., Home Workshop Pattern Service, Vancouver BC.
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Department P.P.S
Home Workshop Pattern Service
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Funny Tales and Jokes from a Bygone Era
A collage of humorous bits and quips about social habits, everyday folly, and travel misadventures. It features witty exchanges about parties, nails, golf, war related costs, railroad work mishaps, and travelers with regional pride, ending with a note on the Grand Canyon's dimensions.
Appetizing recipes for cross cut beef shanks and pot roast
A recipe describes simmering cross cut beef shanks with water salt bay leaf and cloves then adding celery potatoes onions and carrots until tender. Serve with horseradish sauce and use the cooled cooking liquid as a gravy base. A pot roast suggestion adds sliced beef with noodles and a tomato celery Worcestershire gravy.
Poultry Jubilee Conference Opens in Saskatoon June 23
Regina's W H Horoner announces the Saskatchewan Poultry Association event in Saskatoon starting June 23 for two days. Distinguished visitors include Prof E A Lloyd and Dr Hedley Auld with ties to the University of Saskatchewan and government poultry work. Details via E M Campbell Saskatchewan Poultry Association.
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Saskatoon
Regina
W. H. Horoner
Saskatchewan
The
Saskatchewan Poultry Association
E. A. Lloyd
University of Saskatchewan
California
A. D. Davey
Hedley Auld
George Jaap
Ohio State University
P.M. Blakely
Saskatchewan Turkey Association
E. M. Campbell
Department of Agriculture
Climbing Carp Reported Along West African Coast
A carp species in the west African region is noted for leaving water and ascending mangrove trunks, an unusual behavior that draws curiosity from researchers and local observers. The observation highlights the species' amphibious lifestyle and potential ecological implications for mangrove ecosystems.
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Africa
Garden Notes Cultivate Easier Planting With Long Handled Tools
The article urges gradual planting over weeks for vegetables and flowers, using long handled tools. It advises sowing small seeds shallowly or not at all for very tiny seeds, and lightly covering larger seeds, with bulbs planted at four to eight inches. It emphasizes careful handling and transplanting to build a large garden affordably.
Cheese Loaf and Marmalade Rolls Pastry Instructions
Shape half a batch into a loaf and bake at 375 for about 40 minutes. Roll dough with marmalade, roll jelly-roll style, braid, bake 18 to 40 minutes. Prepare oblongs and strips, top with cornmeal, bake until done.
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