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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
6
Advice on pruning and care for blackberry and raspberry plants to improve next year’s fruiting. Emphasizes removing overbearing growth, thinning young cones, and spacing rows to prevent small, low quality crops. Mentions restoring old plantations and starting thinning in May for better yields.
Guidance on pruning cane prunings and supporting rails for raspberry rows. Describes post spacing, tying methods, and forming vase or trellis shapes. Includes notes on fruiting, spacing plants, and preserving air flow for healthy growth.
The article laments overcutting forests and urges selective felling of dying or worthless trees. It urges farmers to manage lands, have tenants cut only necessary live trees, and to educate youths to save woods for future timber and prevent wasteful burning.
CUCUMBERS require heat light and moisture to mature. The article outlines sowing, trellis, and pruning steps, notes on pests controlled by dusts, and preservation tips. It mentions cucumber varieties for pickling and references farm tools and processes used in cultivation and storage.
The notes detail a church gathering with mention of a roll call, members such as Sheila and Edith, and reports on church activities including Sunday school and Young People's Union events. Delegates were appointed to address associations, with services and anniversaries noted for an upcoming period.
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