... of three inches ; surround the tree with straw about three feet long, applied lengthwise, so that it may have a covering one inch thick, which extends to the bottom of the hole, the but ends of the straw resting upon the ground at the bottom. The Medical Repository - Page 186edited by - 1803Full view - About this book
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...the cold of winter unless covered by the earth, and all that are above ground after frost are killed. By this history of the origin, progress, and nature...as follows : in the spring, when the blossoms are * This and the following paper having, been transmitted by candidates for the premium which was offered... | |
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...John Ellis, of New Jersey, the injury arising from the worm may be prevented in the following way: " In the spring, when the blossoms are out, clear away...dirt, so as to expose the root of the tree, to the depth of three inches ; surround the tree with straw about three feet long, applied lengthwise, so... | |
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...cold of winter unless covered by the earth, and all that are above ground afte r frost .ai ek il led. By this history of the origin, progress and nature...can explain the effects of my method^ which is as fellows. In the spring, when the blossoms are out, clear away the dirt so as to expose the root of... | |
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