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Page 78
Nobody can say much about artificializing flowers who raises Giant Rhubarb ,
Mammoth Squashes , or Pears on quince roots whose life no company would
insure at any premium . The growing of lovely and perfectly formed flowers is as
much ...
Nobody can say much about artificializing flowers who raises Giant Rhubarb ,
Mammoth Squashes , or Pears on quince roots whose life no company would
insure at any premium . The growing of lovely and perfectly formed flowers is as
much ...
Page 101
ROOT CROPS . Forty years ago , double the claims for the culture of Roots were
presented , to what , by dint of application , we have been able to obtain . When
the Littles of Newbury , the Putnams of Danvers , and the cultivators of the fine ...
ROOT CROPS . Forty years ago , double the claims for the culture of Roots were
presented , to what , by dint of application , we have been able to obtain . When
the Littles of Newbury , the Putnams of Danvers , and the cultivators of the fine ...
Page 103
Their growth is quick in a congenial soil - small top , and tap root - fine grained
and of delicious flavor . The Purple top , English Norfolk and White Globe are
better for the main crop , or field culture for stock feeding . The best for this use , I
think ...
Their growth is quick in a congenial soil - small top , and tap root - fine grained
and of delicious flavor . The Purple top , English Norfolk and White Globe are
better for the main crop , or field culture for stock feeding . The best for this use , I
think ...
Page 104
The reason of the former shape , was , the roots spread through the manure , and
even went below the manure for moisture , while the leaves expanded into the
atmosphere and sun for nourishment . Generally if the season be dry , the tops ...
The reason of the former shape , was , the roots spread through the manure , and
even went below the manure for moisture , while the leaves expanded into the
atmosphere and sun for nourishment . Generally if the season be dry , the tops ...
Page 107
In the culture of turnips upon land that is doubtful as to producing them free from
worm , much may be gained by removing the surface soil from about the roots ,
so that the turnip may be formed above ground , which is not an unnatural
position ...
In the culture of turnips upon land that is doubtful as to producing them free from
worm , much may be gained by removing the surface soil from about the roots ,
so that the turnip may be formed above ground , which is not an unnatural
position ...
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