Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of ScotlandW. Blackwood, 1867 |
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... third commenced in 1843 , and was also a quarterly publication ; it was continued till 1865 , when its eleventh volume was completed . Since 1828 , the Transactions were published by Messrs . Blackwood , and were sold to the members of ...
... third commenced in 1843 , and was also a quarterly publication ; it was continued till 1865 , when its eleventh volume was completed . Since 1828 , the Transactions were published by Messrs . Blackwood , and were sold to the members of ...
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... third point is the Nature of the Soil . As a general rule , it may be safely affirmed that land of the best quality , the highest class land , in fact , in point of fertility , is the least adapted for Sewage irrigation . Strong clay ...
... third point is the Nature of the Soil . As a general rule , it may be safely affirmed that land of the best quality , the highest class land , in fact , in point of fertility , is the least adapted for Sewage irrigation . Strong clay ...
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... Third , the Nature of the Soil , - In this respect , my farm is not ill adapted for Sewage irri- gation , holding a medium position between very strong and very light land . It is , generally speaking , a gravelly or sandy loam , with a ...
... Third , the Nature of the Soil , - In this respect , my farm is not ill adapted for Sewage irri- gation , holding a medium position between very strong and very light land . It is , generally speaking , a gravelly or sandy loam , with a ...
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... third year . This field had more Sewage than No. 2 , but the crop was quite as small . No. 11 FIELD . Old grass cut for hay ; still not more than two tons to the acre . Hose and jet constantly going . No. 18 FIELD . In This is a field ...
... third year . This field had more Sewage than No. 2 , but the crop was quite as small . No. 11 FIELD . Old grass cut for hay ; still not more than two tons to the acre . Hose and jet constantly going . No. 18 FIELD . In This is a field ...
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... third time during the same period , there was also a fair aftermath . In 1862 , a very large supply of Sewage was given to this field , both winter and summer , probably above 8000 tuns to the acre . The whole field was cut green for ...
... third time during the same period , there was also a fair aftermath . In 1862 , a very large supply of Sewage was given to this field , both winter and summer , probably above 8000 tuns to the acre . The whole field was cut green for ...
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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...