This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ...as we, "passed" them with Paris Green. It took us some time to quite understand this phrase of his: "Mr. Fuller' I think best I pass cauliflower to-morrow, what you think--of course you boss," with a shrug of the shoulders. We finally gathered that he wished to spray the cauliflower. The last time I saw him I said: ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ...as we, "passed" them with Paris Green. It took us some time to quite understand this phrase of his: "Mr. Fuller' I think best I pass cauliflower to-morrow, what you think--of course you boss," with a shrug of the shoulders. We finally gathered that he wished to spray the cauliflower. The last time I saw him I said: "Mike, how's the cauliflower?" "My gaw! Miss Fuller' I pass them eleven time and they no good, I never see such worms." And his eyes snapped with true Italian fire. This same Sunday night more plants arrived from the South. "I don't dare look at them," I said. "Of all the times of year to travel these past three hothouse days are the worst. They must all be dead." And a sorry looking sight they were; celery, more sweet potatoes and late cabbage. These plants had been ordered of a Long Island nurseryman who said he could supply us. Irony of fate! They were from the same Maryland grower! The following day foreboded rain so the entire farm turned out to plant. By no means least among the number were the wee ones. The procession moved like this; Mike and Buckeye making a furrow, Ted following drawing a plank to smooth the top a bit, Uncle Roger making dibble holes, John and Walter sorting out the plants that might possibly grow, Hope with a basket of plants upon her arm dropping one at each hole, Eleanor placing the plant in the hole and Mike coming after and firming them, the Junior Partner marking each row, while the Senior Partner with a camera made the scene a part of history. It was hard work but many hands made it light, while good will and bantering fun made the time seem shorter. As a test of speed, Mike, Walter, Hope and Nettie planted 498 drumhead cabbage in twenty-five minutes. Th...
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Add this copy of peace And Plenty.: The Lure Of The Land to cart. $16.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of "peace And Plenty.": The Lure Of The Land to cart. $27.44, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
