| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Lae Markham River Area, Nadzab |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 097120 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-14. A TRIAL PLANTING AT 8 INDEPENDENT FARM PLATOON OF LETTUCE AND ...
Description
NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-14. A TRIAL PLANTING AT 8 INDEPENDENT FARM PLATOON OF LETTUCE AND POTATOES SHOWING NATIVES APPLYING DUSTS BY ROTARY KNAPSACK BLOWERS TO COMBAT PESTS. GRUBS AND BEETLES REQUIRE CONTINUOUS ATTENTION IN ALL CROPS, PARTICULARLY TOMATOES. WITH THE HOT TROPICAL CONDITIONS, LETTUCE GROW WELL BUT FAIL TO FORM HEARTS, WHILE POTATOES PRODUCE EXCESSIVE NUMBERS OF VERY SMALL TUBERS.