New Zealand country journal
A selective list of articles, compiled by Richard Greenaway
Vol. 1 no. 2, April 2, 1877
The experimental farm, Canterbury, p. 75-77.
On the idea of establishing what became Lincoln College (now University)
Scab in sheep, p. 87-93 [in 19th century Canterbury a major problem].
Vol. 1 no. 3, July 2, 1877
Scab in sheep and its cure, p. 161-169.
Profits of ostrich farming (from London spectator [the industry had not yet been established in Canterbury], p. 207-208.
Vol. 2 no. 3, May 1, 1878
Out in the open, p. 139-146 - the beginning of T.H. Potts' articles on natural history, later published as a book.
Reclamation of lands devastated by shifting sands, by R. Wells, p. 146-148 - relevant as this was necessary from New Brighton northward on Pegasus Bay
Vol. 2 no. 4, July 1, 1878
Out in the open, by T.H. Potts, p. 207-226.
Vol. 2 no. 5, September 2, 1878
Out in the open, by T.H Potts, p. 275-288.
Vol. 2 no. 6, November 1, 1878
Reapers and binders: their influence on farm economy, p. 343-347 Reapers and binders were a major innovation in grain harvesting
Out in the open, by T.H Potts, p. 390-397
Vol. 3 no. 1, January 1, 1879
Out in the open … through a young plantation, by T.H. Potts, p. 34-36.
Botany. Descriptions of some new native plants by J.B. Armstrong, Government Domain, Christchurch, p. 56-59
Vol. 3 no. 2, March 1,1879
Out in the open : a chime of the bell-bird, by T.H. Potts, p. 81-84
Vol. 3 no. 4, July 1, 1879
The native grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 137-140
Out in the open : the native grasses, by T.H. Potts, p. 211-220
The forming and management of hedges, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 242-246
Vol. 3 no. 5, September 1, 1879
Out in the open … under the mistletoe bough, by T.H. Potts, p. 267-274
New kinds of grasses [grown in the Government Domain], by J.B. Armstrong, p. 293
A gossip about grasses, by Robert Wilkin, p. 294-298
Vol. 3 no. 6, November 1, 1879
Meeting with a Moriori, by T. H. Potts: includes photograph of 'one of the few remaining members of a rapidly failing race'. The limited knowledge one possesses of the ancient inhabitants of these neighbouring islands is, at best, of a fragmentary description; it seems quite probable that the decaying race of Moriories may become extinct before such information as possibly could be obtained is placed on record … p. 333-336.
Out in the open … kingfishers, by T.H. Potts, p. 343-352
Vol. 4 no. 1, January 1, 1880
Traducer - racehorse - opposite p. 1 a print of an equestrian painting by G. F. Fodor: article p. 3-6 by 'Hermit' [James Selfe, 1841-1913, son of London magistrate and English Agent for Canterbury, Henry Selfe Selfe]
Out in the open … flycatchers, , by T.H Potts, p. 41-48
Planting in towns, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 49-53
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 69-70
Vol. 4 no. 2, March 1, 1880
Out in the open … parrots, by T.H. Potts, p. 87-94
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 120-122
Vol. 4 no. 3, May 1, 1880
Are small birds an unmixed evil? p. 148-154 [Small birds were commonly viewed as vermin as they ate crops]
Out in the open … eels and eel-fishing, by T.H. Potts, p. 159-169
A short history of the grasses by J.B. Armstrong, p. 170-174
Vol. 4 no. 4, July 1, 1880
Sheep attacked by a kea, opposite p. 209
Out in the open - Kia, kea, or sheep-killer, by T.H. Potts, p. 209-219
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 219-222
Longbeach - the property of Mr. John Grigg', p. 231-234
Vol. 4 no. 5, September 1, 1880
School of Agriculture [Lincoln College] - frontispiece picture and article written by W. E. Ivey, p. 273- 279 . Out in the open … notes on rare or little known birds, by T.H. Potts, p. 288-291
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 301-304
Vol. 4 no. 6, November 1, 1880
'Leolinus', racehorse, article on the horse and frontispiece equestrian painting by G. F. Fodor, p. 337- 339
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 340-343
Out in the open … notes on rare or little known birds, by T.H. Potts, p. 344-348.
Vol. 5, no. 1, January 1, 1881
Out in the open, by T.H Potts, p. 9-14
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 54-63
Obituary for Andrew Duncan, president of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, p. 82
Vol. 5 no. 2, March 1, 1881
'Prince Royal', Clydesdale stallion imported from Australia and property of John McKellar, Doyleston - frontispiece is equestrian painting by G. Fodor, p. 91
Out in the open … sea-fowl, by T.H. Potts, p. 92-102
A short history of the grasses, by J.B. Armstrong, p. 121-126
Vol. 5 no. 3, May 1, 1881
The culture and manufacture of European flax in New Zealand, p. 157-163
Vol. 5 no. 4, July 1, 1881
Wool versus wheat, by George Gray, p. 225-229
The N.Z. Refrigerating Company Ltd., Dunedin, p. 263-268 The company was inquiring 'into the various modes of meat freezing and the export of the same'. (The first frozen meat was exported from New Zealand in the following year.)
The winter food of small birds, by W.E. Ivey, p. 268-270
Vol. 5 no. 5, September 1, 1881
Fallow and fallow crops, by William Jenner, p. 293-298
Dairy farming and refrigeration … papers … read by Mr. Brydone, 3 August 1881, p. 298-304 [Thomas Brydone was one of the founders of the frozen meat trade in New Zealand]
Small birds question, by S.C. Farr, p. 321-323
Vol. 5 no. 6, November 1, 1881
Frontispiece, Southorne, article, p. 361 'well-known Clydesdale stallion' owned by George King of Canterbury
Out in the open … on recent changes in the fauna of New Zealand, by T.H. Potts, p.385-400
Vol. 6 no. 1, January 2, 1882
Out in the open … black oyster-catcher … by T.H. Potts, p. 68
Vol. 6 no. 2, March 1, 1882
A hornless breed of cattle, by Robert Wilkin, p. 75-77
What is an earthquake, by F.W. Hutton, p. 135-140
Vol. 6 no 3, May 1, 1882
Out in the open : with the gun, now - and then, by T.H. Potts, p. 149-158
The frozen meat trade in its relation to New Zealand farm economy, by William Jenner, p. 167-172
Vol. 6 no. 4, July 1, 1882
On the rotation of crops, p. 221-225
Will it pay to grow European flax? (with a view to its manufacture in the colony), p. 228-234
Out in the open : on introduced birds - the blackbird, by T.H. Potts, p. 235-242
The frozen meat export trade in relation to New Zealand farm economy. Who shall be our carriers? By William Jenner, p. 246-250
The rabbit question, by W. Quin, p. 254-257
Vol. 6 no. 5, September 1, 1882
Out in the open … the white-eye or blight bird, by T.H. Potts, p. 301-308
The frozen meat export trade in its relation to New Zealand farm economy : review of Michael G. Mulhall's pamphlet, by William Jenner, p. 313-317
England's new sheep farm by Michael G. Mulhall, p. 319-324 Concerns the establishment of the frozen meat trade from New Zealand to England
Review of Out in the open in New Zealand, by T.H. Potts, a 'charming little work, just published …', p. 367
Vol. 6 no. 6, November 1, 1882
Canterbury past and present, p. 381-392 A history of events in and about Christchurch from 1840-55 The notes were 'kindly prepared (by request) by Mrs. Deans of Riccarton
Utilisation of sandhills reserve, p. 405-408 Precis of a paper read by Robert Aherne, before the Kaiapoi Farmers' Club
The frozen meat export trade in its relation to New Zealand farm economy: management of sheep, by William Jenner, p. 415-420
Vol. 7 no. 1, January 1, 1883
Out in the open … plovers, by T.H. Potts, p. 3-5
Frozen meat trade and what it is doing for our colony, p. 31-36
Canterbury past and present - continued from vol. 6, p. 332 Letter written in 1849 by William and John Deans and published in Canterbury papers, England, previous to the first of the pilgrim ships leaving England.
Vol. 7 no. 2, March 1, 1883
Out in the open, by T.H. Potts, p. 83-92
Irrigation - a means of increasing the quantity of meat for exportation, by William Jenner p. 100-105
Acclimatisation of salmonidae in Canterbury, N. Z., by S.C. Farr, Hon. Secretary Acclimatisation Society, p. 127-130 [historical article]
Vol. 7 no. 3, May 1, 1883
Disease of stock, by Robert Wilkin, p. 163-164
Acclimatisation of salmonidae in Canterbury, N.Z. by S.C. Farr, p. 178-181: 'plain and simple account of the principles of the art of pisciculture’
Irrigation - a means of increasing the quantity of meat for exportation, by William Jenner, p. 181-186
Out in the open … by T.H. Potts, p. 207-210
Vol. 7 no. 4, July 2, 1883
Settlement of Crown lands and endowment reserves, p. 247-252 Opposite p. 247 there is a map showing 'the chief towns, minor towns, roads, railways &c. ….
Out in the open … the kea, or sheepkiller, by T.H. Potts, p. 270-274
Acclimatisation of salmonidae in Canterbury, N.Z. by S.C. Farr, p. 283-286
Irrigation - a means of increasing the quantity of meat for exportation, by William Jenner, p. 293-298
Vol. 7 no. 5, September 1, 1883
Cross-fertilisation in plants and its relation to agriculture, by F.W. Hutton, p. 331-334
Acclimatisation of salmonidae, Canterbury, New Zealand, by S.C. Farr, p. 357-362
The willows, by J. F. Armstrong, Curator, Government Gardens, Christchurch, p. 367-369
Vol. 7 no. 6, November 1, 1883
On the market value of artificial manures, by W.E. Ivey, p. 415-423
Acclimatisation of salmonidae, Canterbury, New Zealand, by S.C. Farr, p. 443-445
Vol. 8 no 1, January 1, 1884
Canterbury wools, a letter to the editor, by Albert Potter, p. 28-29 ' … Canterbury wools are richer in yolk than Saxony'.
Acclimatisation of salmonidae, Canterbury, N. Z., by S.C. Farr, p. 34-39
Report of the School of Agriculture, Lincoln, p. 39-54: includes plan of the College
Market for our frozen meat : letter to editor, by W. Bowron, Government Inspector of dairies, p. 60-62
Vol. 8 no. 2, March 1, 1884
Acclimatisation of salmonidae, Canterbury, New Zealand, by S.C. Farr, p. 105-107
Ostriches in New Zealand, by J.T. Matson, p. 136 J. T. Matson introduced the birds to Christchurch. The birds' feathers were used for feathers in hats. The birds were not used for their meat
Vol. 8 no. 3, May 1, 1884
Hampshire Down flock, p. 177-178
Lambs and ewes were imported for C.T. Dudley of Irwell, p. 177-178 Includes two pages as frontispiece
Acclimatisation of salmonidae, Canterbury, New Zealand, by S.C. Farr, p. 214-217
Vol. 8 no. 4, July 1, 1884
Out in the open : on recreation grounds the village green or common, by T.H. Potts, p. 277-287
Vol. 8 no. 5, September 1, 1884
Canterbury Plains water supply, by Arthur Dudley Dobson, p. 353-360
Fish culture and fish protection, by S.C. Farr, p. 385-386
School of Agriculture, Lincoln report, p. 391-407 - includes plan of College
Acclimatisation in Canterbury, a lecture by William Thomas Locke Travers, p. 408-412 [This lecture had been delivered in the Mechanics' Institute, Christchurch, on 31 March 1864]
Vol. 8 no. 6, November 1, 1884
Canterbury Plains water supply, by A. Dudley Dobson, p. 441-445
Rudimentary agriculture : why and how it should be taught in our elementary schools : a paper read before the Christchurch Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute by Michael Murphy, p. 481- 486
Acclimatisation in Canterbury, by W. Thomas Locke Travers, p. 496-500
Vol. 9 no. 1, January 1, 1885
Out in the open, by T.H. Potts, p. 3-5
Canterbury Plains water supply, by A. Dudley Dobson, p. 6-11
Vol. 10 no. 1, January 1, 1886
School of Agriculture, Lincoln, p. 3-7
Importation of English salmon … into New Zealand with a brief narrative of events, by S.C. Farr, p. 30-35
Permanent pasture grasses, by Marmaduke Dixon, West Eyreton, p. 35-38
Vol. 10 no. 2, March 1, 1886
Out in the open, by T. H. Potts, p. 87-95
State forests, by William Morgan, p. 119-123
Importation of English salmon into New Zealand with a brief narrative of events, by S.C. Farr, p. 124- 126
Acclimatisation in Canterbury, by William Thomas Locke Travers, p. 131-136
An act had been passed, the New Zealand State Forests Act, 1885
Vol. 10 no. 3, May 1, 1886
Out in the open, by T.H. Potts, p. 173-185
Agricultural education. Further argument as to why this should be introduced to the primary school curriculum, p. 186-191
Importation of English salmon … into New Zealand with a brief narrative of events, by S.C. Farr, p. 206-211
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual report, p. 245-251
Photograph and obituary of Robert Wilkin, after p. 258
Vol. 10 no. 4, July 1, 1886
Out in the open : our Maori neighbours, by T.H. Potts, p. 259-262
Note on the collection, storage and distribution of water, with special regard to … irrigation … by Edward Dobson, p. 263-269
Homes for labourers, by Henry Overton, Meadow Bank, Ellesmere, p. 273-277 On how to provide comfortable homes to labourers on an estate: includes extract on the subject from an English newspaper
Bees - the humble bee, by S.C. Farr, p. 332-336
Vol. 10 no. 5, September 1, 1886
Notes on water supply for irrigation, by Edward Dobson, p. 347-353
Notes on planting forest trees, by T. W. Adams, p. 367-370
Importation of English salmon … by S.C. Farr, p. 387-393
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce … the colony's progress during the recent depression. George Gatonby Stead's address, p. 397-403
Fruit show at Christchurch - held under the auspices of the Canterbury Fruit Growers' Association, p. 417-420
Vol. 10 no. 6, November 1, 1886
Out in the open - lost game, by T.H. Potts, p. 435-439
Notes on water supply for irrigation, by Edward Dobson, p. 440-447
Rabbit nuisance, by Reginald Foster, p. 452-455
School of Agriculture, Lincoln, report of director, W. E. Ivey, p. 463-471
Vol. 11 no. 1, January 1, 1887
Notes on water supply for irrigation … by Edward Dobson, p.1-11
Importation of English salmon … by S.C. Farr, p. 51-54
Vol. 11 no. 2, March 1, 1887
Irrigation and its functions, by W. L, p. 88-93
Irrigation - letter to the editor, by T. Acland, p. 94
The object of irrigation - what is it, p. 94
The effect of irrigation on the land, p. 95-96
The rabbit nuisance, by Reginald Foster, p. 97-104
Importation of English salmon, by S.C. Farr, p. 132-136
Bees - winter management for beginners, by Archibald Morris, p. 163-165
Vol. 11 no. 3, May 2, 1887
The new turnip pest, p. 177-179
Importation of English salmon … by S.C. Farr, p. 207-210
Bees - more hints, by J. Traynor, p. 248-249
The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual general meeting, p. 250-255
Report of the Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company Ltd, by John Grigg, p. 256-258
Vol. 11 no. 4, July 1, 1887
Sheep husbandry, p. 265-270
Farm labourers, p. 281-284 On the relationship of farmer and farm hands
Importation of English salmon … by S.C. Farr, p. 317-323
Bees : bees and fruit-growing, p. 346-347
Vol. 11 no. 5, September 1, 1887
Obituary for Sir Julius von Haast, opposite p. 352
Sheep husbandry, p. 353-358
Bees - disease amongst bees, by J. Hopkins, p. 423-426
Vol. 11 no. 6, November 1, 1887
Sheep husbandry, p. 439-444
Sheep dip trial : under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association : the committee's report, p. 447-450
Wool scoured and dyed at the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, 1 November 1887 and Wool report, p. 451- 452
Out in the open - a countryman in town, by T.H. Potts, p. 457-461
Vol. 12, no. 1, January 2, 1888
Sheep husbandry, p. 1—7
Out in the open - a countryman in town, by T.H. Potts, p. 15-20
Report on rabbit pest : prepared by joint committee of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce and the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association; also related items, p. 21-30
Vol. 12 no. 2, March 2, 1888
Sheep husbandry, p 93-97
Out in the open - a countryman in town, by T.H. Potts, p. 98-102
The rabbit pest - cats as a destroying agency, p. 106-111
The recent epidemic of fowl cholera on the Mount Grey Downs, by W.H. Symes, p.139-145
Vol. 12 no. 3, May 1, 1888
Sheep husbandry, p. 185-190
Out in the open : in the Chathams, by T.H. Potts, p. 193-198
Butter factory for Canterbury, p. 203-210
School of Agriculture, Lincoln W. E. Ivey's report, p. 217-224
The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association committee report, p. 268-272
Vol. 12 no. 4, July 2, 1888
Sheep husbandry, p. 277-282
School of Agriculture, Lincoln: Report of Director, p. 314-324
Vol. 12 no. 5, September 1, 1888
Out in the open: stock in the Chathams, by T.H. Potts, p. 369-375
T.H. Potts' obituary, opposite p. 369
Sheep husbandry viewed in relation to the export trade in mutton, p. 375-379
Dairy factories, p. 384-395
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, p. 408-410
Alpine and rock plants, by Michael Murphy, p. 434-438 Article about 'a class of exceedingly interesting plants, the culture of which is almost entirely neglected in this part of the world'
Bees - handling bees, p. 445-446
Vol. 12 no. 6, November 1, 1888
Sheep husbandry, p. 459—464
System of farming best adapted for the Kirwee district, paper read by J.T. Ford, p. 467-480
On the systems of crop rotation followed on the College Farm, Lincoln, by W.E. Ivey, p. 483-489
Vol. 13 no. 1, January 1, 1889
Reminiscences of an old colonist, Otago, 1853, p. 11-13
Vol. 13 no. 2, March 1, 1889
The Canterbury Pastoral Lands, p. 91-96
Vol. 13 no. 3, May 1, 1889
The question of prize farms Concerns proposal to offer prizes for well-managed farms. This matter had been taken in hand by the Canterbury Metropolitan Agricultural and Pastoral Association, p. 181-185
Reminiscences of Otago, p. 188-191 Includes material on sheep farming and appearance of scab in sheep
Prizes for small farms : Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association to offer prizes, p. 235-236
Report of the committee of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, p. 257-261
Vol. 13 no. 4, July 1, 1889
The School of Agriculture [Lincoln College], p. 271-276
The introduction of the humble bee into New Zealand by S.C. Farr, p. 284-287 [S. C. Farr is, in fact, dealing with his involvement in the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society and the introduction of the humble bee into Canterbury]
Reminiscences of Otago by an old colonist. Deals with privations of men and women working in the hinterland, p. 289-292
A short contribution to the ryegrass controversy, by W. E. Ivey, School of Agriculture, p. 298-302
Cultivation of phormium tenax - native flax, p. 316-318
The flax industry: the experience of an old flax dresser, p. 318-319
A warning to flaxdressers, p. 319
Sporting notes, by Hermi (James Selfe), p. 354-359
There are other sporting notes and articles on race horses by 'Hermit' (James Selfe) in the New Zealand country journal
Vol. 13 no. 5, September 2, 1889
The supply of mutton for export purposes, p. 361-366
Reminiscences of Otago, p. 415-417
Vol. 13 no. 6, November 1, 1889
Permanent pastures and alternative farming, p. 451-456
Canterbury its resources and progress, p. 469-478
Canterbury College and Higher Education, p. 480-482
Primary education, p. 482-483
Canterbury Museum, p. 484
Sport in Canterbury, p. 484-485
Introduction of the humble bee into New Zealand by S.C. Farr, p. 489-493
Coriacia ruscifolia : tutu [a poison to humans, cattle and sheep], by old colonist, p. 500-503
Vol. 14 no. 1, January 1, 1890 Some general remarks on the agricultural position, p. 1-6
Grasses for drifting sand, by William Morgan, p. 6-9 [Relevant in that the control of drifting sand is a subject in Michael Murphy's 1891 'Possibilities of New Brighton']
Vol. 14 no. 2, March 1, 1890
Illustration of 'Sultan', a 'Berkshire boar ... the property of Mr. James Rowe, Windsor Park, Christchurch, New Zealand, winner of 10 first prizes, also winner of the champion cups at Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin and Ellesmere shows, 1889, facing p. 1 [James Rowe gave his name to Rowe Place, Shirley, Christchurch]
The frozen meat trade, p. 91-96 Reminiscences of an old colonist : coriaria ruscifolia [tutu], p. 135-137 - includes paragraph on Captain William Cargill
Dairy experiment of Mr. R. Withell of Brookside, p. 47-48
H. P. Hill's jersey herd, p. 49 [Henry Philip Hill was a farmer, businessman and prominent figure in the Anglican church]:
Vol. 15 no. 1, January 1, 1891
A glance at the agricultural situation, p. 1-5
Fruit culture: paper read before Greendale Literary Society by T. W. Adams, p. 15-19
In re irrigation: poem by Zara on the Rakaia River, p. 32-33 Begins O Rakaia, O Rakaia Thou giant of the plain …
Vol. 15 no. 2, March 2, 1891
Autumn notes, p. 95-99
Out in the open, by T.H. Potts, p. 100-107
Forest-tree planting on the Canterbury Plains, by T.W. Adams, p. 111-117
Humble bees by S.C. Farr, p. 126-128
The rise and fall of a nor-wester, by Zara: poem, p.134-136
The possibilities of New Brighton, by Michael Murphy : paper read before the New Brighton Improvement Society, 5 February 1891, p. 143-153
Vol. 15 no. 3, May 1, 1891
Lessons from the past season, p.189-194
Out in the open, by the late T.H. Potts : recollections by Rambler, p. 194-201
In re irrigation: poem by Zara, 234-235
Report of the committee of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, p. 260-263
Vol. 15 no. 4, July 1, 1891
Fixing the floating population, p. 283-287
Out in the open, by the late T.H. Potts : recollections by Rambler p. 287-295
Forest-tree planting on the Canterbury Plains, by T.W. Adams, Greendale, p. 298-302
Winter - poem by Zara, p. 333-334
Vol. 15 no. 5, September 1, 1891
The supply of sheep for freezing purposes, p. 375-380
Out in the open, by the late T.H. Potts : reminiscences by Rambler, p. 380-388
Forest-tree planting on the Canterbury Plains, by T.W. Adams p. 396-400
Our gardens by Zara, poem, p. 443-444
Vol. 15 no. 6, November 2, 1891
Breeding for profit, p. 469-473
Out in the open, by the late T. H. Potts : recollections by Rambler, p. 474-479
Our home, poem by Zara p. 531-532
Vol. 16 no. 1, January 1, 1892
Notes for wool-growers, p. 1-6
Out in the open, by late T.H. Potts, p. 7-14
Our frozen mutton, p. 14-18
The New Year, poetry by Zara, p. 30
New machinery exhibited at the recent Christchurch Show, p. 92-95: seed cleaning machinery - Andrews and Beaven horse gear - Morrow, Bassett and Co windmill - Booth and McDonald spading harrow - Booth and McDonald
Vol. 16 no. 2, March 1, 1892
The aspect of the frozen mutton trade, p.97-102
Out in the open by the late Thomas Henry Potts : recollections by Rambler, p. 103-110
Aquaculture or fish farming, by S.C. Farr, p 110-114
Maggots in sheep, by T.W. Adams, p. 138-139
The harvest storm - poetry by Zara, p. 158-159
Vol. 16 no. 3, May 2, 1892
The all absorbing topic again [frozen mutton trade], p. 193-197
On the burial of a favourite horse, poem by Zara, p. 234
Apples for export and apples for home use, by T.W. Adams, p. 235-239
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual report, p. 281-287
Vol. 16 no. 4, July 1, 1892
Agricultural economy, p. 289-293
Agricultural Conference : report of the conference of delegates from agricultural societies throughout New Zealand, p. 294-342
Rooks and starlings, by S C. Farr, p. 350-354
A plea of despair, by John Matson, Springfield, St. Albans, p. 358-359; Sir George Grey's response, p. 360 Poem about mass killing of wild animals and birds: For example: Search where, in thundering squadrons, the bison was found Never again on the prairie his hoof shall resound
Insectivorous birds, by S.C. Farr, letter to editor, p. 371-373
Vol. 16 no. 5, September 1, 1892
Sheep, by Professor John Scott, p. 385-392 Southdown ewes - picture drawn by F. Babbage - sheep imported from the Sandringham flock of H.R. H. the Prince of Wales by John Deans, Riccarton, Canterbury
Fresh importations, p. 417 Southdown sheep selected for John Deans by his relative, Mr. J. A. McIlraith, and sent out on ship Doric
The dairy industry in Canterbury, p. 418-427
The song of cycle wheels, poem by Zara, p. 464-465
Vol. 16 no. 6, 1 November 1892
Fat lambs for freezing, p. 481-485
Government Expert's report on the Tai Tapu Dairy Factory, by Newman Anderson, p. 546-548
Imported sheep, p. 548-549 Southdown sheep sent by ex-Governor Onslow to breeder, S. Garforth, Spreydon
Vol. 17 no. 1, January 2, 1893
Considerations for sheep-farmers, p. 1-5
Vol. 17 no. 2, March 1, 1893
Autumn notes, p. 95-99
The Sunnyside Asylum Farm, p. 150-153
Vol. 17 no. 3, May 1, 1893
Thorough tillage, p. 189-193
Vol. 17 no. 4, July 1, 1893
The pastoral industry, p. 283-288
The Canterbury Central Dairy Factory : opening of the Addington factory, p. 335-337
Imported stud shorthorn bull for the Riccarton herd : Lord Russell 9th, p. 351-353
The pastoral industry, p. 377-382
Vol. 17 no. 5, September 1, 1893
The best farm in the world … Longbeach near Ashburton, p. 387-396
The dairy : the Central Dairy Factory, Addington, Christchurch, p. 432-433; the Tai Tapu Dairy Factory, p. 433-434
Vol. 17 no. 6, November 1, 1893
The pastoral industry, p. 471-475
Vol. 18, no. 1, January 1, 1894
The pastoral industry, p. 1-6
Dairy cattle, their breeds, feeding and management, p. 15-25
Vol. 18 no. 2, March 1, 1894
The pastoral industry, p. 93-97
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association : report of the Committee for the year ending 31 March 1894, p. 169-175
Vol. 18 no. 3, May 1, 1894
The pastoral industry, p 185-189
Vol. 18 no. 4, July 2, 1894
The Agricultural Conference, p. 277-282
Vol. 18 no. 5, September 1, 1894
The pastoral industry, p. 369-373
Vol. 18 no. 6, November 1, 1894
The pastoral industry, p. 461-465
Vol. 19 no. 1, January 1, 1895
Agricultural depression, p. 1-5
Vol. 19 no. 2, March 1, 1895
Grain growing in relation to mutton production, p. 13-117
The Cheviot Estate : the lessons it teaches, p. 126-131 The Cheviot Estate was bought from the Robinson family and broken up so that small farmers might settle there
Vol. 19 no. 4, July 1, 1895
A ray of hope : rise in the price of wheat, p. 313-317 Lincoln Agricultural College - special report, p. 349-352
Vol. 19 no. 5, September 2, 1895
Lessons from the last winter, p. 409-414
The flax industry : report of the Parliamentary Committee, p. 415-419
Vol. 19 no. 6, November 1, 1895
The frozen mutton industry, p. 509-514
The fertilization of flowers : lecture delivered under the auspices of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury by the President, Professor Arthur Dendy D.Sc., F.L.S., 11 September 1895, p. 567-589
Vol. 20 no. 2, March 2, 1896
Report of the committee of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, p. 191-198
Vol. 20 no. 3, May 1, 1896
The pastoral industry, p. 209-214 Deals with frozen meat trade
Vol. 20 no. 4, July 1, 1896
The noxious plant question, p. 309-314
Rotation of crops, by J. Bayne, Director, Lincoln College, p. 331-338
The dairy, by J.B. McEwan, Chief Dairy Instructor, p. 373-379
Vol. 20 no. 5, September 1, 1896
The dairy industry, p. 409-41
The fortunate isles : picturesque New Zealand, by William P. Reeves, Agent-General, p. 414-437
Fruit for farmers' families : what to grow; how to grow it; and where to store it, by T.W. Adams, Greendale, p. 474-478
Vol. 20 no. 6, November 2, 1896
The pastoral industry, p. 509-513
Report on the agricultural experiments carried out at Lincoln College by J. Bayne, Director, p. 1-5
Vol. 21 no. 1, January 1, 1897
School of Agriculture (Lincoln College, later University), p. 1-6 Struggle for British markets
Export of Australian and New Zealand dairy products, p. 34-36
Vol. 21 no. 2, March 1897
The pastoral industry, p. 105-109
Vol. 21 no. 3, May 1897
The pastoral industry, p. 201-205
Vol. 21 no. 4, July 1897
The agricultural and pastoral industries, p. 297-302
Planting trees for shelter in New Zealand, by T.W. Adams, Greendale, p. 803-809
Vol. 21 no. 6, November 1897
The exportation of lambs, p. 491-495
Vol. 22 no. 2, March 1, 1898
Irrigation. 'The question of irrigation on the Canterbury Plains is one which crops up … with the recurrence of dry seasons'. p.135-140
Vol. 22 no. 4, July 1, 1898
The pastoral industry, p. 331-336
Progress of agriculture in Canterbury, by T.W. Adams (historical article), p. 352-357
Vol. 22 no. 5, September 1, 1898
The Agricultural Conference, p. 429-434
Planting for shelter, by Sir John Hall, p. 455-462
The small bird nuisance, p. 495-497
Vol. 22 no. 6, November 1, 1898
Agricultural and pastoral shows : their educative value, p. 527-532
List of trees and shrubs growing at Greendale, by T.W. Adams, p. 583-592