Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of ScotlandW. Blackwood, 1867 |
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... leaves of the " shot " plants are first - rate feeding , and very pro- ductive of milk ; and the sound roots may also be leaved without injuring the growth of bulb . Any further comments on mangold- culture are unnecessary , after the ...
... leaves of the " shot " plants are first - rate feeding , and very pro- ductive of milk ; and the sound roots may also be leaved without injuring the growth of bulb . Any further comments on mangold- culture are unnecessary , after the ...
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... leaves , only stalks and seeds , and even though grazed the first year or green cut for hay , a large proportion of the roots die out ere the end of two years from the time of sowing , whilst when seeded the first year as in Ayrshire ...
... leaves , only stalks and seeds , and even though grazed the first year or green cut for hay , a large proportion of the roots die out ere the end of two years from the time of sowing , whilst when seeded the first year as in Ayrshire ...
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... leaves the ground curd in a ragged state , forming more perfect cohesion afterwards , and any remaining serum coming more readily away . Due allowance of salt having been intermixed , a fit - sized " Chessat " ( abbreviation for ...
... leaves the ground curd in a ragged state , forming more perfect cohesion afterwards , and any remaining serum coming more readily away . Due allowance of salt having been intermixed , a fit - sized " Chessat " ( abbreviation for ...
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... 4488 0 0 Present rent , Interest on outlays and incidents , £ 2187 8 0 1173 0 0 Taken from the proposed rent , Leaves a clear gain of 3360 8 0 ... £ 1127 12 0 ... " The report concludes as follows : - " It LAND IMPROVEMENTS . 107.
... 4488 0 0 Present rent , Interest on outlays and incidents , £ 2187 8 0 1173 0 0 Taken from the proposed rent , Leaves a clear gain of 3360 8 0 ... £ 1127 12 0 ... " The report concludes as follows : - " It LAND IMPROVEMENTS . 107.
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... leaves as the true amount expended , £ 24,128 163. 61d . The tenants pay an annual drainage rent charge of £ 400 173 . at 6 per cent . , and £ 236 , 178. at 5 per cent . These sums capi- talised amount to £ 10,904 , 17s . 34d . , which ...
... leaves as the true amount expended , £ 24,128 163. 61d . The tenants pay an annual drainage rent charge of £ 400 173 . at 6 per cent . , and £ 236 , 178. at 5 per cent . These sums capi- talised amount to £ 10,904 , 17s . 34d . , which ...
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Página 106 - ... set on, inclining upwards and curving slightly inwards; neck, long and straight from the head to the top of the shoulder, free from loose skin on the under side, fine at its junction with the head, and the muscles symmetrically enlarging towards the shoulders; shoulders, thin at the top; brisket, light; the whole...
Página 224 - ... Boards of Management, several of the earlier objects contemplated by the Society were abandoned, while the progress of agriculture led to the adoption of others of a more general character. The exertions of the Society were thus early extended to the whole of Scotland, and have since been continuously directed to the promotion of the science and practice of agriculture in all its branches.
Página 224 - SCOTLAND. Among the more important measures which have been effected by the Society are — 1. Agricultural Meetings and General Shows of Stock, Implements, &c. , held in the principal towns of Scotland, at which exhibitors from all parts of the United Kingdom are allowed to compete. 2. A system of District Shows instituted for the purpose of improving the breeds of Stock most suitable for different parts of the country, and of aiding and directing the efforts of Local Agricultural Associations....
Página 74 - THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT This is the farmer sowing his corn, That kept the cock that crowed in the morn, That waked the priest all shaven and shorn, That married the man all tattered and torn, That kissed the maiden all forlorn, That milked the cow with the crumpled horn, That tossed the dog That worried the cat That killed the rat That ate the malt That lay in the house that Jack built.
Página 106 - ... broad, and firmly attached to the body; the sole or under surface nearly level; the teats from two to two and a half inches in length, equal in thickness, and hanging perpendicularly; their distance apart at the sides should be equal to about one-third...
Página 106 - ... the length of the vessel ; and across to about one-half of the breadth. LEGS short, the bones fine, and the joints firm. SKIN soft and elastic, and covered with soft, close, woolly hair.
Página 506 - ... been selected with that care necessary to secure a trustworthy analysis upon which the farmer might safely predict the success of his mode of cultivation. In selecting soils for analysis, five or six spadefuls should be taken from different parts of the field, and, after being spread out in a thin layer for several days to dry, should be put twice, at least, through a fine sieve to insure uniform mixture. If a complete analysis be required, not less than two pounds should be sent ; for a partial...
Página 89 - every process connected with the milk, the butter, or the cheese, is conducted by...
Página 450 - ... consequence of their accession to the rebellion of 1745. The funds required to defray the expense of the charter, however, were raised by subscription, and the members then were only about 150. In 1799 the society began to publish its transactions or prize essays. At present its members number 4500. The ordinary subscription is £1 3s. 6d. annually, which may be redeemed by one payment of £12 12s. Tenant-farmers are admitted on a subscription of 10s. annually, or £5 5s. for life. The more important...