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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
3
The article describes Early Jersey Wakefield as the earliest cabbage variety, with uniform size and good content. Charleston Wakefield mirrors it but is larger and a few days later, compensating by being about one-fourth bigger. Early Summer is a Plat Dutch type, a sturdy grower with few outer leaves.
The text lists cabbage types including Wakefield, Grand, Premium Flat Dutch, and Succession, noting leaves firm and heavy, early maturing for winter types, and the potential for a long succession crop from early summer to November when planted together. It emphasizes distinct compact growth and quality flavor across varieties.
Gardening notes discuss choosing food strains like Succession cabbage, its strengths and seed costs, plus a London New York report on world cereal production. European rye and barley outpace American crops, corn dominates only in the Americas. Asparagus fertilizing shifts to spring and summer dressings using nitrate, sulphate and potash. Agricultural tips urge thick onion sowing, discarding garden waste, and silage choices for short seasons.
The article reviews four insecticides for San Jose scale on fruit trees, noting California wash and kerosene emulsion as most convenient. Fumigation with hydrocyanic acid offers lasting protection but is costly and suited to small trees. Whale oil soap risks bud damage. kerosene emulsion varies by tree condition.
A historical note lists popular pea varieties for different crop timings. Gradus appears highly favored among extra early types for large pods and quality. Juno and Premium Gem noted for early and main crops. The piece also warns on pasture loss and honors pastures as essential, then discusses Milk kept in water as beneficial for butter makers.
A Minnesota experiment station review urges a dairy cow with a deep body and light quarters, and an easy milker with long teats. It stresses docile disposition, balanced udder size, and the need to adapt cows to their handlers for profitable milk production.
Virgo Beauty Dare, long shown in exhibitions, has only been defeated by one bull named Jewel in five years of competition. He hails from a strong lineage on his dam’s side, recording ongoing excellence in showcases and honors.
Women urged to write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lyon Mass for confidential advice on female troubles. The ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the world’s best remedy, claiming over a million cures and warning against alternatives from druggists.
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