Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, Volumen3

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Royal Agricultural Society of England, 1842
Vols. for 1933- include the societys Farmers' guide to agricultural research.
 

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Página 7 - Low.— Elements of Practical Agriculture ; comprehending the Cultivation of Plants, the Husbandry of the Domestic Animals, and the Economy of the Farm. By D . Low, Esq.
Página 2 - ELAINE'S VETERINARY ART ; a Treatise on the Anatomy, Physiology, and Curative Treatment of the Diseases of the Horse, Neat Cattle and Sheep. Seventh Edition, revised and enlarged by C. STEEL, MRCVSL 8vo.
Página 7 - By DAVID Low, Esq. FRSE Professor of Agriculture in the University of Edinburgh, &c. ; Author of "Elements of Practical Agriculture,
Página 44 - There is no profession which can be compared in importance with that of agriculture, for to it belongs the production of food for man and animals ; on it depends the welfare and development of the whole human species, the riches of states, and all commerce. There is no other profession in which the application of correct principles is productive of more beneficial effects, or is of greater and more decided influence.
Página 7 - OF VALUING RENTS AND TILLAGES, And the Tenant's Right of Entering and Quitting Farms, explained by several Specimens of Valuations; and Remarks on the Cultivation pursued on Soils in different Situations. Adapted to the Use of Landlords. Land-Agents, Appraisers, Farmers, and Tenants. By JS BAYLDON.
Página 45 - ... growth during many years ; but it must gradually become exhausted unless those alkalies which have been removed are again replaced; a period, therefore, will arrive, when it will be necessary to expose it, from time to time, to a further disintegration, in order to obtain a new supply of soluble alkalies, for small as is the quantity of alkali which plants require, it is nevertheless quite indispensable for their perfect development. But when one or more years have elapsed without any alkalies...
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Página 9 - Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation. — We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. BischolTs to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.

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