Matthew, P. Wheat sowing. Prevention of slug depredation – rooting of cereals. Farmer’s Magazine, Ser. 3 Vol 18 (1860, Jul-Dec), p.428
(Article dated Oct 10)
An article giving Matthew’s tips on how to prevent slug damage to cereal crops, and some notes on “primary and secondary rooting in cereals”.
The article originally appeared in the Mark Lane Express, before being copied in the Bedfordshire Times and Independent Tuesday 23 October 1860, p.7 col.6 and the Farmer’s Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture (Ireland) Saturday 10 November 1860, p.6-7, as well as in the Farmer’s Magazine as cited above.
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