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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 65, 20 September 1940, Page 25

GARDENING The Modern Marvel of Without Soil Made Easy By Science HYDROPONICS We live in a wonderful age of science where nothing seems trolled temperature and light, producing in ten days impossible. It is only sensible to take and use these marvels fodder on one square foot to feed a dairy Cow for one day! offered to uS for better living conditions, saving of time, The use of scientific chemicals in connection with the soil labour and waste. is a problem of intensive study A revolution in horticulture seems imminent when "the good earth" is no longer necessary in the production of The study of Hydroponics is a valuable advance in this flowers of tropical magnificence and fruits of rich, nutri- study, bringing scientific knowledge to the farmer, the tive value as well as beauty: We read of grain grown on nurseryman, the horticulturist and the home gardener trays in large cabinets, fed on mineral salts, with con- that can revolutionise his methods _ and his profits: WHAT "SICK SoIL" MEANS Yes! Soil can become sick; hence sickness in herds that are dependent on pasture, and hence too, deficiency in human diet: Lack of knowledge of the use of artificial manures can do untold harm. The study of Hydroponics helps to link the grower of crops with the latest scientific knowledge to avoid bad results. The "Hydroponic Insti i tute now solidly established and appreciated in New Zealand, has a membership of nearly 2,000 within nine months, composed of enthusiastic modern-thinking men and women who realise its importance to the very life of New Zealand' $ industries. Readers will remember the fine exhibit at the Centennial Exhibition where, under adverse conditions aS to weather, over 100 varieties of plants were successfully raised on 0 mineral diet Results amazed onlookers. In the small space of a few feet two test crops of potatoes, skinless floury potatoes, were grown at the stand. Two crops of delicious strawberries were grown and enjoyed by visitors. Ripe tomatoes (in winter) were eyed enviously by housewives. Imagine exquisite spring flowers all the year round roses in mid-winter , luscious green vegetables and fruits at all seasons, easily, economically grown in 0 small space without any soil whatsoever. Enrolment in the Club in New Zealand is unfortunately of necessity limited owing to war conditions, although supplies of minerals are available for 0 limited membership for at least two years. Members can rely on that. The National War Effort demands increased production, especially of health-giving vegetables. Avoid the labour of heavy soil work: Use 0 small yard or space: Use science. Use Hydroponics_by joining the Institute without delay: Limited Membership Offered NOW (Above and right) : Two photo- graphs of a bush of McGredy' s Accept one of the following offers to further Yellow Rose, grown indoors in win your interest in Hydroponics: ter, using sand culture Photographs 1/ stamps, P.o. or cash, brings you illus taken 8 weeks apart Note 13 buds trated magazine "Hydroponics; packed with on second photoaraph: all the latest news from members and over seas authorities. 21/- enrols you as a Life Member and en COUPON titles you to all necessary supplies for full 12 months, with privilege of obtaining future To the Secretary, supplies at cost. HYDROPONICS INSTITUTE, Life Members receive free on enrolment: P.o: Box 632, 119A Lambton Quay, Wellington: 1. Minerals for 25-gallon tank for 12 months supply. enclose herewith 2 Comprehensive Manual including plans and diagrams of suitable tanks: 3 The quarterly publication "Hydroponics" Please rush information and supplies for first year: Tomato plant growing in sand fed to A liberal supply of sundries, fibre; with nutrient solution from the wood wool etc. seedling stage. It has yielded more 5. Free 5-gallon tank; complete with wire than 2olbs. of fruit Note the small tray, all ready for uses size of the crock