Scientific American Supplement, No. 711

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Title: Scientific American Supplement, No. 711, August 17, 1889

Author: Various

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT NO. 711

NEW YORK, AUGUST 17, 1889

Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XXVIII., No. 711.

Scientific American established 1845

Scientific American Supplement, $5 a year.

Scientific American and Supplement, $7 a year.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

I. AGRICULTURE.--How to Raise Turkeys.--A collection of hints and suggestions on the raising of the delicate fowls, so often the cause of trouble to farmers. 11364

Pear Duchesse D'Angouleme.--The history of the famous pear tree, with hints as to its culture and general treatment. 11362

II. BIOLOGY.--Development of the Embryo.--A note of some interesting biological researches.--By Prof. PREYER, of Berlin. 11365

The "Hatchery" of the Sun Fish.--A curious incident in t

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