Experiments in Tree Planting by W. G. Gilbert
A summary of trials comparing planting methods for fruit trees, including rammed coarse soil and tight hollows versus conventional careful root trimming and loose soil. Results show rough, heavily packed planting often yields faster first-season growth, with root injury triggering new root formation, while overly tight stuffing and root damage can hinder long-term health. authors urge caution and further testing before wide adoption.
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San
Lochansus
Jeauc
Mosquito Control on New England Coast Marshes
Historic guide outlines inland flood mosquito species brown cattail marsh and banded salt marsh. It covers draining, oiling pools, and removing standing water as permanent, temporary, and annual tactics. Details kerosene oil use, sprayer equipment, and large-area distribution for salt and freshwater marshes to curb breeding.
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Kew
England
Henuit
Matahos
Quality of Dairy Products and Its Perennial Importance
Analyzes dairies quality as a lifelong key to success. Emphasizes cleanliness and low temperatures as crucial to preventing perishable deterioration. Advocates immediate cooling after milking, sanitary barns, and properly cleaned utensils, noting economic gains from higher quality and reduced spoilage.
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Ducer
Dairynen
Ufseturen
Wade
Nottgr
CUNE HORSES COUGH REMEDY AND WATER WARMTH ADVICE
The item suggests a veterinary remedy for the horses cough using nitrate of potash tartarized antimony digitalis and smoke ampoule manly remedies. It also notes pigs drink less water when very cold and advises warming water and feed to encourage intake.
KenP Toe Poultry Free From Lice
An OCR fragment offers advice on poultry lice control with references to carbolic acid mixtures and painting wall patches. It urges regular application and mentions feeding for maintenance, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Marketing Eggs From the Farm
An instructional piece by N. E. Ciapman on egg marketing from the farm. It covers egg quality grades, handling, washing, and processing for farm use or sale, and warns against odor transfer, moisture damage, and poor storage. It stresses cleanliness, proper packing, and preventing broodiness and contamination to protect egg quality and market value.
Ventilation and care for cattle in cold weather
Farmers debate stable air flow to reduce heat and odor while avoiding direct drafts. Proper ventilation prevents dirt and feed from harming digestion and skin, aiding cattle health. Guidance notes cattle require fat blankets in harsh winters. farm labor wages are discussed in local ads and notices.
Fertimaty on the Far and Farm Fertility
When hay and grain are priced high off the farm soil fertility declines quickly. The article notes fertilizer values in butter milk milk income and crop outputs with costs for corn oats wheat clover hay and alfalfa. It advises mixing own feed as one part corn two parts oats and two parts wheat along with greens grit charcoal oyster shell beef scraps and ample fresh water.
Blooming Notes on Caring for Wax Plant and Peas
The guide warns daily stripping of blooms harms wood production and stresses not to remove sharp thorns or buds. Do not cut Wax Plant flowers or remove the eye or blooms will stop. Adequate water and dust mulch during drought support flowering profusion.
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Wever
Cost of Raising Horses to Age Three Years in U S
Reports from about ten thousand correspondents of the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Agriculture show the average cost to raise a horse to age three in the United States at 104.00 dollars, with net cost after deducting the value of work at 96.54 dollars, or about 70.9 percent of the selling value. Costs vary by state with New Mexico averaging 369.50, Wyoming 71.59, Texas 62.47, Rhode Island 156.00, Connecticut 445.98, Massachusetts 141.80. itemized expenses include feeding, veterinary care, shelter, grain, hay, pasture, and other feeds, totaling 104.00 dollars.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
United States
New Mexico
Wyoming
Texas
Rhovs Island
Connecticus
Masunchusetta
Obia
A Useful Animal
Yr Nelson, a two waterer farmer, claims a gentleman hog he refused several hundred dollars for. The hog is broken to saddle and ridden around the farm on a long morning trip, clocking a mile in fourteen minutes. The novelty of riding the hog pleases Mr Nelson.
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Nelson
Neluan
Cultivating and Curing Tobacco Techniques
Principles for tobacco culture and curing from WW. W. Gree. Details include prompt cultivation after transplanting to start growth, shallow thorough cultivation two inches deep to kill grass, and avoiding deep turning that dries roots. Curing requires controlled heat and humidity, with open barns at night in dry weather and closed days to prevent excessive drying. Methods favor scaffolded open-air curing then shed finishing, using dirt or plank floors and south-facing sheds for best results.
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Rome
Etrip
Flax Growing Facts Challenge Land Belief
The article argues the belief that flax harms land is unfounded and unnecessary. It cites a fungal disease and weak root systems as factors, noting flax thrives where soil has adequate organic matter, moisture, and sufficient plant nutrients under farmer control.
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Thiadew
Bax
Notes on Dairy and Forage Practices for 19th Century Cattle
The article discusses rationing for cows, noting that scarce grain elevates dairy returns when managed properly. It argues a top cow can yield strong profits even with cheap feed, warns corn-only diets threaten health, and stresses careful hay harvesting and feed management for hogs and cattle. It highlights alfalfa as prime feed, feed efficiency, water content in fat, and milk quality linked to feed strategy. It cautions against overfeeding and stresses balance between feed quantity and milk richness.
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W. 2. Gilbert
New England
Britton
Hatrela
Cleterta
Ollaz
J. M. Daves
Cune
Tia
Walla
N. E. Ciapman
W. Gree
Thes
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