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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
2
The article extols rhododendron and azalea as striking spring shrubs in Victoria and advises on planting, soil enrichment with peat and sand, lime use, and careful trimming after flowering. It covers site selection avoiding extreme sun, drainage, watering, spray care for thrips, overhauls of the garden, and handling perennials by division and rooting techniques.
A historical recipe lists ingredients for Chow Chow pickle using one gallon vinegar with salt mace turmeric mustard seed ginger pepper cauliflower onions beans nasturtium seeds capsicum and small cucumbers. Brine is two quarts water and half a pound salt. Vegetables soak 24 hours then boil vinegar with spices and thicken with turmeric and mustard paste before adding to pickle liquor.
The article outlines feeding and care methods to enhance size and feather quality in exhibition birds. It covers diet for soft and hard feathered breeds, warmth and housing considerations, specific treatments for combs wattles and ear lobes, leg care for clean-legged breeds, and general grooming practices before show day. It emphasizes balanced nutrition, gentle grooming, and careful handling to avoid damaging points or flesh.
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