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Newspaper
Weekly World
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1879
Page
10
Observations on selecting seed corn by ear size, color, and maturity. Advice on drying, storage, and pest protection. plus methods for harvesting ears and preparing seed. Then guidance on orange grove cultivation costs, soil, manuring, and long term vigor of trees.
Grafting trees should use stock closely resembling the graft to avoid disease. A bud from an infected tree can harm the stock, and buds from a peach can transfer disease. Choose stock by climate, soil, and growth goals, using allied species for dwarf trees and soil adapted stock when conditions are harsh.
A Florida guide advises selecting high dry hummock land with natural drainage and avoiding palmetto flats. Planting tips include clear soil, sowing with cow quells, planting trees three to five years old, and spacing thirty feet. Dig eighteen inch holes four feet wide, spread roots, and set trunks one inch above ground. Pack soil firmly and water the roots with added earth to prevent drying.
Farmers are urged to sow oats in cotton land during September or October after plowing or harrowing. The method uses two bushels of oats per acre with a fall planting for soil improvement and nearly eliminates cultivation. The rye-proof variety, tested in Georgia, is favored for its claim of being rust and pest resistant and suitable for reseeding in spring.
A Virginia Farmers Club session explored composting soil with ground rock and phosphate substitutes, grazing debates on using compost heaps and lime to improve phosphate availability, and the timing of clover sod for wheat. Willows and wild onions prompt practical growing tips, with numerous farmers sharing field practices and crop rotation experiences.
A long reader letter set discusses corsets and garters, home upkeep, preserving wood, and pickled foods. It includes method notes on mango pickles, cucumber pickles, and general kitchen tips, with queries about preserving apples and making custards and creamed dishes.
A farmer’s note urges selecting fruit tree varieties suited to local soil and climate. It warns against planting unsuitable types, advocates neighbor orchard observation, and stresses choosing a few productive, hardy varieties for reliable yield and reduced losses, with attention to bearing quality and timing.
A veterinarian column answers horse owners questions on contracted foot, its causes, and cautions against unsafe past remedies. Advice covers removal of shoes, pasture rest, proper feeding, and warned against many quack cures. Includes home care for calves, tendons, and various horse ailments with practical, nongraphic guidance.
Mirg Lelteberger, aged ninety two, worked a full day in the field according to the Reading Mayle. A sturdy resident of Highmond township, she wore a practical shawl and gathered sleeves as she threw hay, stacked it in rows, and assisted in loading and raking the heaps.
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