1 June, 1899.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 491 
SHED FOR REAPER AND BINDER. 
THE above shows a frame made of saplings, over which a tarpaulin may be 
thrown. to completely cover and protect a harvesting machine. <A. are two 
upright saplings with forks at the top through which a crossbeam D is laid. B 
and C are saplings which both stay A and hold the tarpaulin in position. This 
framework may be erected at the side of a crop in an hour’s time. By having 
it in such a position the machine may be under cover every night and need be 
driven no distance, as the shelter may be immediately next the crop. On large 
estates this plan will save the labour of building a shed, for on these holdings 
the cultivation paddocks are frequently some miles from the homestead. The 
framework may be rendered perfectly secure by sinking the saplings some 
distance in the ground and binding wire round the joinings at the fork. 
TURKEY HENS AS MOTHERS FOR CHICKENS. 
Has any one tried the turkey hen for the purpose of hatching out chickens? In 
France this plan is much in vooue. The turkey hen can cover as many as 80 
eggs, and hence would appear to be a more profitable agent for providing large 
broods of chickens than the ordinary hen. 
AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS FROM AMERICA. 
Amonast the exports from the United States of America, the agricultural are 
of the greatest value.” In 1898, according to the figures published by the 
American Bureau of Statistics, the exports of acricultural produce amounted to 
851,922.45 5 Whichemeanenn ing 1 £177,468,800. And yet 
deat '50 dollars, which means, in sterling money, 460, 0UU. ye 
the States aré federated! A united country which can export farm products to 
such an extent should be a shining example of the prosperity which accompanies. 
federation on sound principles. 
TO PICKLE CHILLIES. 
Take large green capsicums and slit them sufficiently to remove the seeds. Then » 
make a brine of salt and water of sufficient density to float an egg. Place the 
chillies in this when the brine is cold, and let them remain there for twenty-four 
hours, then drain again, rinsing cold water ; then place in wide-mouthed stone 
or glass jars. Now take yinegar and water in the proportion of 1 quart of 
vinegar and 1 quart of water to every thirty chillies. Heat to boiling point and 
pour it over the peppers in the jars; leave it to stand till cold, then drain off this 
