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Newspaper
Weekly World
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1879
Page
8
The article reviews orange tree practices among Southern growers, detailing grafting, budding, and stock choices. It cites George W. Atwood of St Augustine Florida and the California Morticullorist method, noting budded trees often need less pruning and warnings against overwatering.
A historical manual describes methods of propagation by cuttings and grafting, detailing how buds are removed or attached to parent plants, the use of wood from mature canes, and the importance of cutting depth, fall and spring planting timing, soil conditions, and storage of cuttings for later planting.
The currant rewards cultivation with larger yields and better flavor when soil is suitable, well pulverized, and free of weeds. Use phosphates, potash, leaf mould, and wood ashes. propagate by cuttings eight inches to a foot long set shallowly, with partial shade until established, and train as a single-root tree or bush as desired.
Reader queries on turning cider into vinegar quickly by air exposure and drum cooling in barrels. Advice covers large-scale methods with wood shavings and airflow, farm practices of transferring liquid between barrels, and cautions against using mother culture. Also asks about timing for timber seasoning and water management for cranberry bogs.
A guide to currant propagation and winter care notes fall mulching for cuttings and spring planting. Discusses Cherry and Versailles Prong as leading market and table varieties, with Black and White currants noted for jelly and flavor. Mentions nurserymen shifting to fall planting and producing robust, well rooted plants by autumn.
Propagation notes discuss gooseberries and currants with layering methods, moss mulch, and spacing four to five feet. Downing is praised as best for home use, Naughton’s Seedling noted for vigor and mildew resistance, and Staitl’s Law described as moderately productive. Varieties require good oil and regular fertilizer.
A Royal Academy of Sweden report led by Professor Herg strand finds sunflower seed cake contains 13 to 16 percent fat and 85 to 86 percent protein, surpassing many meat feeds for cattle. Trials on milking cattle suggest improved milk yield and quality. the cake is praised as inexpensive and suitable for fattening oxen and bulls, with small amounts usable for horses. Some observers note German experiments yielded less favorable results.
The article discusses protecting vines and cranberries from frost by flooding fields to cover plants, draining after mild springs, and repeating flooding to kill hatchlings. It notes silage terms from a French dictionary and mentions an agricultural paper reference, emphasizing preservation methods and terminology.
A New York letter to The World discusses two ice house plans the non venting and ventilated designs. It cites a reader outlining dimensions and wall construction, with sawdust bedding and top ventilation. It notes a correspondent who warns non ventilated setups fail to preserve ice, urging further practical input from advocates of both methods.
Describes potting strawberry plants after harvest, using 500 pounds guano per acre, placing runners into pots for transplanting without injury. Notes benefits include quicker stool formation, higher yields of fine fruit, and readiness for June crops. Provides nursery guidance within near Cincinnati on drainage, moisture, and shading for transplanting.
The report notes the winter wheat crop as the largest ever produced in the state with unsurpassed quality. Spring wheat acreage barely exceeds last year, hay yields are generally good though per acre gains lag, rye ranks fourth in cultivated area, oats injured by a cold spring, corn expected average in area and yield, tobacco prospects improve with mixed county results, apples scarce, and peaches largely failing across counties.
Agricultural exchanges endorse linseed oil as a remedy for blight. The 1670 Illinois State Pair will run from September 20 to October 4 at Springfold. Manufacturers, architects, builders, and producers are invited to attend with samples and show goods for evaluation and premium awards. The article also notes large wheat farms near Dargo, Dakow, yielding 20 to 25 bushels per acre and employing hundreds during harvest.
A Farmers Club meeting in Cooper Union announced forthcoming reports on wheat experiments across the country. Participants may receive chemical fertilizers, two wheat varieties, and a full descriptive diagram, with rewards including a quarto volume of American Country.
A Merida agricultural correspondent reports sorghum cane shows potential in thin pine lands with high syrup yields. Neighbor W D Allen produced 32 gallons from a single patch, with fodder and bagasse providing mulch. one acre can rival three acres of corn in syrup value, and experts advise avoiding iron contact to preserve color and flavor.
The text discusses small-scale substitution for other crops, noting how Florida farmers, whether on poor or rich lands, would benefit from cultivating cotton as part of their crop mix. It stresses use and export roles and hints at broader agricultural planning.
A Elmira New York Farmers Club meeting featured President Wottman advocating seeding unploughed land to grass as a solution. Discussions cited old fields rewilded by brush and stump removal, with methods of burning, cutting, and grazing debated to prevent regrowth and ensure seed takes.
A farming page cites experiences with growing strawberries in July and August and harvest timing into October. It also reports on fire proof roof coatings using flues and charcoal, plus guidance on sorghum cane cutting and curing tobacco with wood smoke effects on color and price.
A medical compendium outlines causes of roaring sounds in animals and humans, citing airway contraction, distortion, or obstruction as pathways for altered airflow. It discusses post mortem findings of thickened respiratory membranes, bronchitis and laryngitis as possible contributors, and notes thyroid cartilage conditions linking to persistent roaring. Observations include vaccines and exercise as variables in airway issues.
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