New Pea Varieties Noted In 1897 Trials
The New Yorker profiles latest pea varieties Prosperity Gradus and Abundance. Trials show early yields, large pods, and superior flavor with vines up to three feet high.-Graduated tests compare 1897 to earlier 1884 results and discuss potential Georgia corn loss figures from poor forage.
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Nott
Thomas Laxton
England
Burpes
Cornstalk Hay Use Grows Northward in Machinery
The article notes expanding use of shredding machinery to convert cornstalks into coarse hay, with northern adoption accelerating. It mentions harvesting blades and ears in the field, and warns about effects on land preparation for future crops and potential insect refuges that could threaten crops in a harsh season.
Melon Varieties Noted at Georgia Station
The report lists melon varieties grown at Georgia Station including Perry Blue Gem Memphis and Carolina Bradford as noteworthy. Memphis leads in earliness with Augusta Sugarloaf Augusta Rattlesnake Perry Mammoth Ironclad Blue Gem Lord Bacon Pride of Georgia also early. Late melons include Boss Scalybark Sweetheart and Mc Iver's Sugar. For all round melons, Lord Bacon Kolb Gem and Rattlesnake remain standards.
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Seminole
Perry
Blue Gem
Memphis
Carolina Bradford
Augusta Sugarloaf
Augusta Rattlesnake
Mammoth Ironclad
Lord Bacon
Pride of Georgia
Boss
Scalybark
Sweetheart
McIver
Best Seed Corn Seed Quality and Selection
The American Cultivator stresses seed corn quality as the key to a good crop. Dent varieties dry slowly and suffer from freezing, while Flint varieties dry earlier. In the East farmers manage Dent with extra care. Best seed should be cut after grain matures, dried quickly, and a fruit evaporator helps reach 100 to 120 degrees for drying.
Seed corn selection for winter and freezing risk
Instructions warn to use seed corn that has undergone drying and storage with minimal exposure to cold wet conditions. Avoid ears left in the field over winter and those in bins exposed to rain or snow. Even dry seed can be damaged if later exposed to severe freezing after wetting.
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Utah
Trees For the Highways Varieties for American roads urged
E P Powell argues for linden over elm as highway trees, praising its health, bee value, blossom beauty, shade, and durability. He notes oaks are next best, with ash and hickory close behind, and high regard for hard maple if viable. Nut and fruit trees suit many towns. cherries and apples prosper along highways, reducing crop loss to travelers. Planting should match roadbed drainage and avoid rigid rows, aiming for a parklike, lawn-to-driveway landscape.
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E. P. Powell
Good Cotton Seed Advice From The Southern Cultivator
Cotton seed quality varies with variety and region. Consult experiment station tests to select the most productive seed. If funds are tight, buy a small amount of the chosen seed and grow your own next year. Early maturing varieties may pay in the far north, though late ones can excel in good seasons.
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Georgia Station
Georgia
Cotton Belt
European pruning methods clash with freer grape varieties
In News and Notes a Country Gentleman writer argues that European grape pruning where vines are kept short and stump-like is unsuitable for freer growing varieties. Official stats show fruit exports rising from 5,585,788 to 7,613,500. oilcake products from 7,949,647 to 9,611,044. cottonseed oil from 5,476,510 to 6,897,361 between 1896 and 1897. New Jersey station recommends removing and burning asparagus tops in fall to counter the Asparagus Trust. A New York fruit dealer notes Cricord, Nazara, and Catawba as leading outdoor grape varieties with Cahow? (unreadable) scarce demand for others.
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New Jersey
New York
Fru
Cricord
Niazara
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