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The Granny Smith, Frank Melville
The Granny Smith, Frank Melville
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MOST of the commercial apples grown throughout the world today have originated as chance seedlings and commercialised by observant nurserymen or fruit growers.
Many Tasmanian varieties were established this way—the Sturma, Democrat and Crofton.
But the seedling which has had the greatest impact on apple growing in Australia is the Granny Smith and its rise to fame is an interesting story.
Wheat Quality, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Wheat Quality, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN August, 1956, the Australian Agricultural Council agreed that, as a first step in the further examination of all aspects of the subject of wheat quality in Australia, a conference of all interested parties should be convened by the Department of Primary Industry.
Preparation Of Vegetables For Market, James P. Fallon
Preparation Of Vegetables For Market, James P. Fallon
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PROFITS in commercial vegetable growing depend as much on proper harvesting, handling and marketing as on good production practices.
Many gardeners who are experts as producers are perhaps not so expert in presenting their produce in a manner which will command the most favourable return.