Asparagus Culture Profit and Planting Methods
A period newspaper note outlines asparagus as a lucrative crop for market gardeners. It covers variety selection, notably Columbian Mammoth White, soil preparation with rich stable manure, deep plowing, and south-facing sandy loam. It explains planting 18 inches apart in furrows, 4 feet between rows, root handling, bleaching by straw, and cutting practices to maximize early yield and root health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmnole
Ohio
Franka
Atie
Caiigation
Asparagus in the Field and Bean Plant Tips
Arran bl He Suit Arran bl He Suit ASPARAGUS IN THE FIELD has been neatly cut and tied with butts in water to keep tops dry and arrive in good condition for market. Packing uses clean cases and branded names to boost value. Bush beans need thinning, proper spacing, and June-like temperatures to avoid damping off and promote healthy growth.
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Boston
Floor and hive design in apiaries for ease and safety
Practical guidance from Dr. C C Miller on whether floor boards should be loose or fastened in beehives. Discusses staples versus screws, hauling considerations, and how to maintain hive frame space to avoid sticky messes when stacking stories. Also touches on related horticulture and livestock notes.
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C. C. Miller
National Stockman
Cheese Making Seeps into the Minnesota Dairymen Talk
M. SchembrI, at a Minnesota Dairymen meeting, argues American cheddar is highly indigestible and urges improving cheese through better milk quality, proper curd handling, minimal water use, and careful air exposure. He emphasizes clean cows, open-air milking, and controlled salting to balance bacterial activity for tastier, longer-lasting cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Dairymen’s Association
M. Schembri
American Cheese Factory
Practical rules for profitable winter dairying from Ayrshire notes
The author argues dairymen fail in winter due to lax management and urges strict routine akin to successful business practices. He classifies farmers into three groups from practical to negligent, stressing thorough daily care, observation of cattle conditions, and rejecting idle lecturing in favor of hands on work. The piece highlights minute, consistent attention as essential to profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siye George
Nowell
Boston
Farmers’ Institute
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Novel dairy scheme and colt training tips in Bloomfield report
The Bloomfield correspondent describes Hal Muir of Bloomfield adopting a new cream separator driven by a trained billy goat, claiming top Jersey stock and high cream quality. The piece also offers step by step training guidance for young colts, emphasizing patient, calm handling, building trust, and consistent, fair discipline.
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Bloomfield
Taylorsville Courier
Hal Muir
Persey
Leason
Noted Veterinarian Describes Horse Foot Blood Supply
The London Live Stock Journal outlines the arterial network of the horse foot. Dr. EL Leeney details the large metacarpal arch, its branches to the fetlock and coffin bone, the coronet circle, frog artery, and lamin al arteries, noting variations outside the leg and the relevance to unnerving operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Leeney
London Livestock Journal
HONSA
Sheep and Weeds in Pastures Curb by Instinctive Forage
A discussion on weeds in sheep pastures noting that some so called weeds like dandelion parsley and yarrow may benefit livestock. Dandelion offers tonic laxative and diuretic effects with liver support while parsley is readily eaten and shares similar benefits. Yarrow is also highlighted as useful when sown.
Sheep Pasture and Water Quality for Local Flocks
An old American Sheep Breeder article urges using durable pasture weeds such as a sheep friendly bluish grass, and stresses permanent, nutritious cover. It warns shepherds to stock land with these plants, ensure clean water, and avoid stagnant or swamp-fed sources to prevent fatal diseases in flocks.
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Horn
Dakota
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Fey
Arran
William Scott
Yonkers Stateman
Rhode Island
Stan
Uoiasion and Commission
St Louis Republic
Ayreahtire Boll
Ayrshire
Glengarry
Snaquehanna
Er Atrshire
Dussie Hagoson
England
New Zealand
Peerless
Great Southern Pie. & Mig. Co
Frederick City, MD
Calligunnian Fig Sysop Co
Callivonnia Kia Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Sevterimiz, x
New York
Gail Burden
Eagle Brand
C. West
Fredric
Wews 300
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