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- CHAPTERNEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF Agriculture
- CHAPTERThis month's cover
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- TABLE_OF_CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
- CHAPTERKAIKOURA IN MARLBOROUGH
- ILLUSTRATION[V. C. Browne photo.
- CHAPTERAerial Topdressing is still in Experimental Stage
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- CHAPTERProduction of Flower and Vegetable Seeds on the Wairau Plains of Marlborough
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photos.
- ILLUSTRATION[Public Worlds Department photo. The Wairau Plains district, close to the town of Blenheim, has proved eminently suit...
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photo. A block of Flower of Spring cabbage ready for the seed harvest.
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photo. This machine for cleaning carrot seed is also suitable for some flower seeds. Fed into the hop...
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photo. After being mown and dried, the cabbage seed fronds are fed into a stationary harvester.
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- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House: photo. Delphiniums nearing the harvesting stage. The one on the left is ready.
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photo. Flower seed heads drying on canvas racks in a shed. As the pods burst, the seed is scattered o...
- ILLUSTRATION[Snapshot House photo. The winnowing machine for flower seed. The lever on the side regulates the weight of seed allo...
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- CHAPTERBackground and Development of the Food and Agriculture Organization
- CHAPTERCONSERVING SHEARING MACHINE GUT CORES
- CHAPTERPEAT LANDS NEED COPPER FERTILISERS
- CHAPTERTHE HOME GARDEN IN NOVEMBER
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo. Because of the relatively-short season of harvesting of peas, continuity of supply can be...
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Potatoes should be well earthed up in the rows to promote good tuber develop...
- ILLUSTRATIONUnless tomatoes are very short and sturdy, they should be planted in the field a little deeper than they were in the ...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo. he secret of producing crisp, tender heads of lettuce is quick growth; if growth is slow,...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo. Savoy cabbage (winter cabbage) is rich in vitamins and needs comparativelylittle attentio...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo. Curly kale (borecole) is very hardy, stands well, and is among the latest of the winter g...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo. Brussels sprouts should not be planted too closely, or some plants may become suppressed ...
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- CHAPTERMETEOROLOGICAL RECORDS FOR SEPTEMBER
- CHAPTERRadio Broadcasts
- CHAPTERPROGENY TESTING OF POULTRY
- ILLUSTRATIONThe type of house used at the Poultry Demonstration Plant, Upper Hutt, for testing the productive efficiency of pulle...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photo; In appearance this cockerel may be satisfactory, but what will he pass on to his progeny?...
- ILLUSTRATIONSpecial breeding pens used at the Poultry Demonstration Plant, Upper Hutt, for progeny testing.
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- CHAPTERSCHOLARSHIPS IN THE MARKET MILK INDUSTRY
- CHAPTERDANGERS OF LEAD POISONING OF CATTLE
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- ILLUSTRATION[Top right photograph by Des granges Studios; remainder by Erie R. Booth.
- CHAPTERDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- ILLUSTRATION[Desgranges Studios photo.
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- CHAPTERSpray Equipment for Glasshouses
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photos. Left -Powered barrow sprayer which can be operated by one man. With adjustable handles, ...
- ILLUSTRATION[Green and Hahn Ltd. photos. Left-Spray gun in action. MiddleY head with two angled cyclone nozzles gives a wide cove...
- ILLUSTRATION[Jack Welsh and Sons photos. Left—A knapsack duster with lever action and shoulder straps which is particularly suita...
- ILLUSTRATION[Jack Welsh and Sons photos. Left— sprayer. The long hose fitted with strainer is placed in the spray container. The ...
- ILLUSTRATION[Jack Welsh and Sons photo. A hand pressure sprayer in which pressure built up with the pump is controlled by the tri...
- ILLUSTRATION[Jack Welsh and Sons photo. A hand sprayer very suitable for syringing or spraying subjects in the small greenhouse.
- CHAPTERIMPORTANCE OF CLOVER’S ROLE IN NEW ZEALAND GRASSLAND FARMING
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- ILLUSTRATIONIn bringing in the gumlands of Northland a clover was essential. For many years Lotus hispidus was the best that coul...
- ILLUSTRATIONThroughout the higher-rainfall areas Lotus major has proved an extremely valuable plant on hill country, and also on ...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe South Island tussock country, with its low rainfall and cold winters, is very . deficient in clovers, so any mark...
- ILLUSTRATIONBurr clover thrives under conditions of high fertility and where annual reseeding is possible. Consequently it is oft...
- ILLUSTRATIONOf all the clovers that have been introduced into New Zealand white clover is undoubtedly the best in all respects, c...
- CHAPTERPRODUCTION RECORDS OF ARTIFICIALLY- HEIFER
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- CHAPTERPEDIGREE SOW RECORDS
- CHAPTEREstablishing Pampas Grass in Southern Hawke’s Bay
- CHAPTERPig Carcass Competitions Help to Maintain Quality
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Mr. J. J. Morgan’s team of Large White-Berkshire cross, winners of the North...
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Mr. I. B. Julian’s Large White team, winners of the North Island; baconer ch...
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- CHAPTERLAYING TILE DRAINS
- ILLUSTRATIONA trenching machine operator working to levels from a levelling tee.
- ILLUSTRATIONA “dumpy” level in use. Some such instrument is essential to determine correct levels for drainage.
- ILLUSTRATIONAbove—A correctly-laid drain. The bottom of the trench is in the same plane irrespective of the ground contour, the t...
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- CHAPTERTopdressing Surface-sown Grassland
- ILLUSTRATION[Photo News Ltd. photo.
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- CHAPTERTHE GROWING OF CAPE GOOSEBERRIES
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studio« photo. Cape gooseberries in picking boxes.
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studios photo. A satisfactory crop of cape gooseberries nearing maturity.
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studios photo Spring growth of cape gooseberries in an Auckland garden.
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studios photo. A large-model tractor, which straddles a row. Note the apron under the sump, which prevents oi...
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studios photo. Inter-row cultivation in a second-year garden with a small tractor. Note the debris from the p...
- ILLUSTRATION[Candid Studios photo. Spraying with a boom-type, row-crop sprayer. Three rows are sprayed adequately at the same time.
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- CHAPTERPHENOMENAL GROWTH FROM USE OF ROTORUA’S NATURAL HEAT
- CHAPTERArsenic Poisoning of Cattle
- CHAPTERTHE EAST AFRICAN GROUND-NUT PROJECT
- CHAPTERA Serviceable Farm-made Roller
- ILLUSTRATIONRear end of centre plate attached to drawbar, showing openings for axles.
- ILLUSTRATIONEnd of axle to fit hole A.
- ILLUSTRATIONEnd of axle to fit slot B
- ILLUSTRATIONThe roller built by Mr. Adamson for use on his property at Taipa.
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- CHAPTERFOUL-BROOD OF BEES AND ITS CONTROL
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- CHAPTERSHOW DATES
- CHAPTERSEED PRODUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND
- ILLUSTRATIONA browntop seed crop ready for harvesting.
- ILLUSTRATIONBrowntop seed, about 15 times natural size.
- ILLUSTRATIONMature seed heads of the three principal Agrostis species in New Zealand. From left-Browntop, creeping bent, and redtop.
- ILLUSTRATIONThe areas of New Zealand where browntop is grown for seed production. Each cross represents about 100 acres.
- ILLUSTRATIONTypical rolling clay country of South Otago from which browntop seed is harvested,
- ILLUSTRATIONHeader harvesters gather most of the browntop seed on the rolling country of South Otago and Southland.
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- ILLUSTRATIONA modern header harvester.
- ILLUSTRATIONHeader harvesting of browntop seed in South Otago.
- CHAPTERCare of Livestock During November
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- CHAPTEROutdoor Tomatoes from December to June
- ILLUSTRATIONHeading photograph by Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Fig. 1—A profitable crop of tomatoes.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Fig.2-Inter-row cultivation being done with a light tractor having cultivato...
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Fig. 3—-Tomato plants supported by strings tied to the base of plants and to...
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Picture! Ltd. photo. Fig. 4-Plants trained on a fence of three wires.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Fig. 6—Plants trained up a “wigwam” of four stakes, one plant to each stake.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo. Fig.5—Double row of plants trained up stakes.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo Fig.7-Spraying a crop of dwarf tomatoes.
- CHAPTERLatte Plant Names are Important to the Amateur Gardener
- ILLUSTRATION[Douglas Elliott photo. Gardeners who want an upright-growing plant as a “feature” to set off some place in the garde...
- ILLUSTRATION[Douglas Elliott photo. Magnolia stellata bears a profusion of scented white flowers in late spring on a shrubby tree...
- ILLUSTRATIONSpotted wilt disease, caused by a virus and spread by thrips, is one of the greatest scourges of the garden, attackin...
- ILLUSTRATIONBeds of pansies and violas are at their best in early summer. Fading flower heads should be picked off to keep up the...
- ILLUSTRATIONTulips also give their best display in October and November. Inspect them daily as the flower buds develop and destro...
- ILLUSTRATIONYarrow should be included in grass seeds mixtures used for sowing dry banks. The yarrow stays green all through the d...
- ILLUSTRATION[Douglat Elliott photo. The crimson flower spikes of the well-named bottlebrush plant (Callistemon citrinus splendens...
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- CHAPTERFashions in Wool for Evening Wear
- ILLUSTRATION[Photographs by Photo News Ltd.
- ILLUSTRATION[Photo Nezes Ltd. photo. The evening dress of wool crepe designed by Norman Hartnell.
- ILLUSTRATION[Photographs by Photo News Ltd.
- ILLUSTRATION[Photo News Ltd. photo The Frederick Starke frock of black wool crepe.
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- CHAPTERUsing PRESERVING JARS with SELF-SEALING LIDS
- ILLUSTRATIONPhotographs on this and opposite pages by Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd.
- ILLUSTRATIONUpper—Leave a space of about ½in. at the top of the jar before processing the fruit. Wipe the rim of the jar before p...
- ILLUSTRATIONThese diagrams were made by drawing round the original spoons, so a spoon should be checked by laying it on the diagr...
- CHAPTERTesting Capacities of Cups and Spoons
- ILLUSTRATIONHousehold teaspoons compared with a measuring teaspoon.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo.
- CHAPTERThe Care and Use of a Sewing Machine
- ILLUSTRATIONA diagram of a sewing machine with the head turned back. The arrows indicate moving parts which should be oiled.
- ILLUSTRATION[National Publicity Studios photo. In secondary schools where sewing is part of the curriculum girls are instructed i...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe machine threaded with the foot in position ready for insertion of the material. The thread from the needle has be...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe upper thread is too loose. It should be tightened a little at a time until it draws the bobbin thread up into the...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe upper thread is too tight and the tension should be loosened.
- ILLUSTRATIONGood tension. The stitches lock between the layers of material.
- ILLUSTRATIONGay, hard-wearing, and simple to make, this attractive cushion cover can be made from canvas and embroidered with odd...
- CHAPTERCooking with Dried Fruits
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- CHAPTERPattern for a Knitted Bedjacket
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo.
- ILLUSTRATIONFig. 1—Front facings.
- ILLUSTRATIONFig.2-Neck facing.
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd. photo.
- CHAPTERlodised Salt as a Precaution against Simple Goitre
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