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The Rural Voice, 1979-12, Page 471 3y) :he of avy sort and air. 1 a sun Horticulture can change communities Interest in horticulture is still growing, and so is membership in the Horticultural Societies of Ontario. Now, there are more than 55,000 horticultural society members in 252 horticultural societies located throughout Ontario. There is no minimum or maximum age to belong - just the desire to enjoy horticulture, and share the secrets and experience of growing plants. Members represent all livelihoods. This contagious activity fulfills the lives of people in all walks of life. Many school students participate in Youth Garden Clubs, sponsored by horti- cultural societies. Several community gardens, created through the joint efforts of municipalities and horticultural societies become challenges for members, espec- ially young people. Vegetables and flowers are grown to perfection in plots allocated to each member. When show time rolls around, their harvest of prize plants becorresentries to challenge neighbors and friends. Several horticultural societies organize flower and vegetable shows held in conjunction with fall fairs. The activities and programs of horticul- tural societies are varied. Many societies develop new public gardens and parks in their communities. Some organize short courses for local residents. Most societies meet monthly to discuss specific horticul- tural subjects. Beautification competitions, organized by the societies, encourage merchants to spruce up their premises, and neighbour- hood residents to plant trees. Annual clean-up and planting campaigns are equally beneficial. The lives of people in many communities have changed dramatically because of their interest in horticulture. The attractive appearance of several Ontario communities can be traced to the dedication of horticulturally -minded people who realized the need to create pleasant surroundings. For many years, the provincial govern- ment, through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, has provided incentive grants to help horticultural societies maintain local horticultural inter- est. Every municipality is permitted to have a local horticultural society. The local libriry, municipal office, or Chamber of Commerce in your community will know when and where your horticultural society meets. omhiia s stronger new protection on all new Case 4490, 4690 and 4890 agricultural tractors. Two years or 1750 hours on 90 series 4 -wheel drive tractors. These tractors are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the Warranty Start Date, or 1 750 hours, whichever occurs first. Exceptions to this warranty include: parts or components covered under separate specific warranties; used or secondhand products. Selling Dealer will repair said product at Selling Dealer's business location. Provisions of this warranty do not apply to any Case product damaged by improper use, accident. other casualty or negligence or by operation beyond rated capacity. We urge you to compare our 2 year/1750 hr. warranty on Case 90 series4-wheel drive tractors. This unusually broad warranty expresses the confidence of Case and its dealers in the sturdiness of our new 90 series 4 -wheel drive tractors. Model 4490: 213 eng hp* (158 kW) 174 PTO hp` (130 kW) Ad No 8118-A Model 4690: 256 eng. hp* (191 kVV), 219 PTO hp* (163 kW) Model 4890: 300 eng. hp* (223 kW), 252 PTO hp* (188 kVV) •Mfrs ratinc C.G. ESN FARM SUPPLY LTD. 236-4934 R.R.3 Zurich 236-4321 THE RURAL VOICE/ DECEMBER 1979 PG. 45