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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1931-04-03, Page 1elasognosasamilmaSSOimalsiltrIsislamalliallarINSIAMIIANI= Seventy-second Year Whole Number 3303 EAFORTHISPRINQ FAIR Large Entry of Stock and the Largest Crowd on Record in Attendance. The annual Spring Fair of the Sea-Brucefield; Fred Roney, 1Vlitchell; A. forth Agricultural Society was held Pepper & Sons, Seaforth. on the 1V1ain Street, Seaforth, on Tues- Agricultural filly or gelding, foaled day afternoon. in 1930—D. Fotheringham & Sons, Bright -sunshine greeted the day and Brumfield; Michael ;Murray, Seaforth. although there is still sleighing on Agricultural team in harness--Rus- some roads and on others scarcely sel Scott, Cromarty; Simon Thiel, sleighing or wheeling, the fine day Mitchell; A. B. Chalmers, Stratford. brought out a record crowd that was Sweepstake—Russel Scott, Crom- well paid for its attendance. arty. The entry of horses in every class Heavy draught brood mare, in foal was large and the quality has never —Russel Scott, Cromarty; W. Urqu- been surpassed in this county. 'hart, 1Vlitchell; S. Broadfoot, M. 'William Merryfield, of Ridge- Kippen. town, acted as judge, and hie decis- Heavy draught filly or gelding foal - ions gave general satisfaction. The following is a list of the suc- cessful exhibitors: Clyde stallion, any age --411. Mur- dock, Brucefield "Favorite Again"; Peter ICilpatrick, Kippen, "British Hero." Clyde stallion, under three years— William MdMiilan, Seaforth, "Scottie". Sweepstake—R. Murdock, Bruee- field. Percheron stallion, any age—Wil- liam Keeler, DLthlin, "Diamant"; Shep- perd Dale, Clinton, "Voltair." Roadster horse in harness, 15-3 or uader—Manning Bros., Londesbore ; Rby Collins, Mitchell. Carriage horse in harness, over 15-3 Youn, Listowel; Dr. Aberhart, Mitchell; Wilber Keys, Seaforth. Agricultural brood mare in foal— D. Fotheringham & Sons, Brucefield; B. Chalmers, Stratford, Simon Thiel,. Mitchell; D. Fothering- Boys' 'Judging Competition—lst, ham & Sons, Brucefield. John Fotheringham, 96 points; 2nd, Agricultural filly or gelding, foaled Frank Archibald, 89 points; 3rd, Wil - in 1928—Earle Sproat, Kippen• A. mer Broadfoot, 85 points; 4th, John Pepper & Sons, Seaforth; William Moylan, 84 points; 5th, John Broad - Charters & Son oSeaforth. foot, 83 points. Agricultural filly or gelding, foaled Judge—William Merryfield, Ridge - in 1929—D. Fotheringham & Sons, town. ed in 1928-1A. B. Chalmers, Strat- ford; Peter 'Simpson, Seaforth. Heavy draught filly or gelding foal- ed in 1929—A. B. Chalmers, Stratford; W. Urquhart, Mitchell, and and 3rd. !Heavy draught filly or gelding foal- ed in 1930—D. Fotheringham & Sons, Brucefiekl; A. W. Etherington, Hen- sall. Heavy draught team in harness— James Scott, Cromarty; W. Urquhart, Sweepstake — W. Urquhart, Mit- chell., General purpose team in harness— Fred Pepper & Son, Clinton; J. C. Harrison, Seaforth; Irwin Trewartha, Seaforth. Township .Special — Russel Scott, Cromarty; W. Urquhart, Mitchell; A. MITCHELL SPRING FAIR. The following is a list of the suc• cessfui prize winners at the Mitchell Spring Fair, held on Friday, March 27th: Clydesdale stallions, aged — Hugh Colquhoun, "Scotland Sample"; Jacob "Flashall." Belgian and Percheron Stallions, any age—William Keeler, "Diamant"; John Kries, "Greenwood Ike"; Nor- man Parsons. General purpose team in harness— Edward Neeb, Logan; F. C. Carbert, J. C. Hlarrison. Roadster and Carriage. Single roadster in harness—George Douglas; Albert Searle, Logan; Arch- ie Babb, Carlingford. Single carriage horse Dr. William Aberhart in harness -- Agricultural Horses. Yeld mare or horse, four years or over—Russell Scott, Simon Thiel, R. Scott and Norman Haynes. Brood mare in foal—iSimon Thiel, Ezra Schellenberg. .Filly or gelding, foaled in 1928— Michael Doyle, Hibbert; E. C. Rog- ers. 'Filly or gelding, foaled in 1929— Fred Roney, Ezra Schellenberg, Geo. Douglas. Filly or gelding, foaled in 1930— Ezra Schellenberg. Team in harness—Russell Scott, Si- mon Thiel, Norman Haynes. Sweepstakes—James Scott. Heavy D ght Horses. Yeld mare o eliorse four years or over—WiIlianwfrquhart, James Scott, B. J. Thiel, James Scott. Brood mare in foal—Russell Scott, William Urquhart. Filly or gelding., foaled in 1928— Hugh Oolquhoun, A. B. Chambers. Filly or gelding, foaled in 1929— A. Chalmers, 2nd and 3rd, William Urquhart. Filly or gelding foaled in 1930— Peter McNaughton. Heavy draught team in harness— James Scott, William Urquhart, An- drew Chalmers. Sweepstake badge—W. Urquhart. Cattle, Bulls. Shorthorn, two years or over— Morley Vivian. Herefords, under two years—Fred Carbert. Sweepstake badge—Morley Vivian. REPORT OF HOG SHIPMENTS ' The following is the report of hog shipments for month ending January 31st, 1931: Seaforth—Total hogs, 121; select bacon, 53; bacon, 55; butchers, 6; heavies, 3. Walton—Total hogs, 178; select bacon, 58; bacon, 93; butchers, 21; heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 2. ' Hensall—Total hogs, 246; select bacon; 50; bacon 161; :butchers, 30; heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 1. Huron 0o. Locals—Total hogs, 823; select bacon, 244; bacon, 480; but- chers, 70; heavies, 16; lights and feed- ers, 6. Huron County --Total hogs, 3,717 ; select bacon, 1,065; bacon, 2,143; but- chers, 353; heavies, 71; extra heavies, 2; lights and feeders, 42. For month ending February 28th:'— Seaforth-Totaf hogs, 150; select bacon, 59; bacon, 66; butchers, 17; heavies, 1. nonsall—Total hogs, 538; select bacon, 145; bacon, 280; batchers, 79; (heavies, 5; extra heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 17. Walton-eTotal here 143; select bacon, 47; bacon, 77; butchers, 17; lights and feeders, 2. 'Huron Co. Locals—Total hogs, '780; select bacon, 206; bacon, 491; butch- ers, 63; heavies, 5; extra heavies, 2; lights and feeders, 8. Huron County—Total hogs, 4,604 ; select bacon, 1,299; bacon, 2,559; but- chers, 554; heavies, 77; extra heavies, 6; lights and feeders, 66. Canadian Garden Service Include Shrubbery. The majority of people appreciate the beauty of shrubbery writes D. C. Shurman, of the Dominion Experi- mental Farm's, and realize how much improvement can be brought about by its use, but for various reasons many fail to do any planting. The chief reasons for this neglect are probably the cost of planting material and a lack of knowledge as to what to plant. If all the planting material is bought at one time, the cost is in many cases prohibitive and, if the work is to be done well, the labor in- volved will be considerable. A little planting done each year and done well will bring surmising results in a short time. The cost of many beau- tiful flowering shrubs is small; and everyone can afford to buy at least one or two each year. Some cannot be propagated easily by the amateur and therefore have to be purchased, while with others one specimen can often be divided as its grows older to increase the supply. Do not plant shrubs too close to the foundation of the house, but try to picture them as they will be five or ten years after planting and allow plenty of room to develop the proper mature shape. If the earth is poor, consisting chiefly of sub -soil thrown out from the cel- lar as is, very often the case around new buildings, dig a hole about three feet in diameter and about twenty in- ches deep and fill with good garden soil, working in some well -rotted manure. Then plant the Shrub in the centre being careful not to have manure coming in direct contact with the roosts. Cultivate the surface oc- casionally for at least the first two or three years or till the shrub is firmly established and has made con- siderable growth. When the shrubs are planted in a shady position, be careful to choose species that do well in the shade. Whenever possible vis- it the neare,st -Experimental Station during the growing season. This will assist in making a choice of varieties. Send for the catalogues and study them. They contain many valuable suggestions. Order shrubbery, rose bushes, fruit trees and similar things early, and if the ground is not ready to plant on arrival, "heel in," that is, spread roots out itt a shallow trench and cover with moist earth. If the upper woody part appears dry and shrivelled, cover that also. The main thing to remember is not to let the roots be exposed to the air even for a few minutes. Get them into perm- anent position as soon as possible and water well for the first few days. With larger shrubs and trees it may also be advisable to provide supports against the wind in the way of stakes which hold the plants rigid, prevent- ing the roots from becoming loosen- ed. ,Vegetable Types. Our Canadian vegetables may be roughly divided into three types from the standpoint of general manage- ment. One of these occupies space for the entire season, such as Melons Onions from seed, Parsnips, Peppers Purnipkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Pota- toes, Corn and Lima Beans. Then there is the early type which may be planted in between the row e of these just named and , they will be out of the way before full space is required . . .64tv..A hoq 6-'.1.°11'1°."*14')0°144"Adlikgoa,1604.10_ _,- '"Matr"k:44151414+NicNe.,,,I, • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1931. These include Spinach, Radish, Let- tuce, Peas, early Beets and possibly Bush Beans. Thirdly, we have the late crops that may ibe successfully planted after the early sorts on the same ground. These are sown in late June or July and include Cos Lettuce Celery, Corn, Chinese Cabbage, Mus- tard, Endive, late Cabbage and Cauli- flower Plants, Beans, Beets, Carrots and Late Corn. Some examples of successional planting are as follows: Spinaeh followed by Celery, Early Potatoes followed by Late Celery, Let- tuce with Turnips planted later, Let- tuce with Cabbage, Lettuce with Par- snips later, Cabbage followed by Celery, or Peas and Beans followed by Winter Radish. In the inter -cropping that is, where the second crop matures before the late vegetable occupies the whole space, 'Cabbage in rows three feet apart can have two rows of spin- ach eight •or ten inches apart in be- tween. The Spinach will be out of the way before the cabbage occupies the full room. In the place of Spin- ach, early Lettuce or early Beets could be used. Between the rows of Corn, Pumpkins can be grown. Be- tween Parsnips early Beets and Spin- ach. The writer was fairly success- ful in growing early peas in between rows of corn and staked tomatoes last year, but the rows of the late maturing vegetables in this case should be at least three feet apart, and better more. DEPRESSION AS SEEN IN BRITAIN An eloquent message to American business men from a British authority who thinks most of our trouble is in our heads, has been widely reprinted in the press and by business and brokerage houses. It comes from Herbert N. Casson, editor of The Ef- ficiency Magazine, of London, Eng- land. Mr. Casson is an old Seaforth boy, his father being a former pastor of the Methodist Church here. After calling attention to the wealth and brain power of the Eng- lish speaking people of America, he proceeds to point out the "golden op- portunity" he sees so plainly ahead of us: "Dollars are now being sold for 30 cents. Practically every security in the United States is now being sold at less than its value. Frick started his career by buying coke ovens, in the slump of 1873. Carnegie made $300,000,000 buying steel plants in the slumps. Hundreds of fortunes have been made by buying from pessimists. Ye gods! What a chance there is. at this moment! In five years from now, most American business men will belong to the "I -Wish -I -Had Club." Then, it will be too late to buy a dollar for thirty cents. The oppor- tunities will be gone. When a horse balks, the balk is in his head, not in his legs. He moves on when he thinks he will. And when an American business man is deprest, the slump is in his head. There is nothing serious to prevent him fro -m making money if he thinks he will. This silly depression has gone on long enough. Get rid of it. It is in-, side of you. Rise and walk." WILL FERTILIZERS PAY ON OATS BARLEY OR MIXED GRAIN THIS YEAR? This timely question as seed- ing draws hear. It is one which far- mers are well advised to consider from all angles. During 1930 the Depart- ment of Chemistry, Ontario Agricul- tural College, conducted tests of fert ilizers on 37 farms, totalling 154 plots on 'Which thirteen fertilizers were tested in regard to their effect upon oats, barley and mixed grain. These tests bring to light some valuable in- formation. Three general types of fertilizers suited to grain production were tested. They included 2-12-6, 0-14-6, and acid phosphate, plus a few closely related analyses. Figuring oats at their present low price and fertilizers at prevailing cash prices, out of 18 tests on oats the in- creased yields on 13 showed a good profit. Gains as high as 25.9 bushels per acre and as low as 1.9 bushels were obtained. However, a minimum gain of 11 bushels was considered nec- essary to pay for the application of 200 pounds of 2-12-6 fertilizer. The 2-12-6 type of fertilizer would natur- ally be chosen for use on soils whieh had not received much manure or fertilizer for the previous crop. On th:ose soils w-hich had been fairly well manured or fertilized, the addition of Acid Phosphate only gave a good in- crease in eight cases out of a total of twenty. In barley, the maximum gain from the use of 2-12-6 type of fertilizer was 25.9 bushels. The average gain for all of the tests w'as 9 bushels per acre. It is interesting to note that the comparative tests of 0-12-5 and 0-16-6 fertilizers usually conducted on adjoining areas of land, average for 0-12-5, 35.4 bushels per acre, and for 0-14-6, 41.6 bushels per acre. Increase in yield in rough grains is not the only point of interest howev- er. In the tests it was found that on the average, the increase in weight per bushel due to fertilizers totalled 2.1 pounds in the case of oats, and 1,1 pounds in the case of barley. It was reported in several cases that the fertilized oats, and especially fertiliz- ed barley, ripened much more evenly and several days earlier than unfert- ilized. Thie too, is an advantage in many eases where fields have been seeded, in that it permits the nurse crop to be removed to give the clover Once Again ROSEDA. ALBERTA COAL For Present Burning N. CLUFF & SONS .101•11•11•110 or alfalfa a chance to make a strong summer growth. In not a few cases where the tests were conducted, experimenters report- ed a strong catch, of legumes and grasses. This iseprobably one of the strongest reasons for fertilizing rough grains. In considering the profit from ,fert- ilizers, one should keep in mind that not all of the phosphate and potash is used by the crop to which the fert- ilizer is applied. That which is not taken up by the grain crop is undoubt- edly held for the succeeding one or two crops. In fact, experiments con- ducted by this institution demonstrate that beneficial effects of' fertilizers ap- pear at least two years following the crop to which they had been applied, provided the ground is in proper! shape. lin this connection it is absolutely! necessary to provide good drainage,' and to see that organic matter is pro- perly maintained, SO that the seed of rough grains, grasses, and legumes sown therewith may have a suitable seed -bed in which to germinate and, grow. Necessarily, if legumes are to! do their best, and if fertility is to be held in an available form, the soil, must be sweet, hence must be sup- plied with lime. The question of fertilizers en oats, barley, and mixed grain must be set- tled with a full knowledge of soil con -1 ditions. Whether or not fertilizers carrying high nitrogen should be us- t. ed on these grains will depend upon 1 previous manuring or fertilizers. Bas- ing our judgment on results recorded in our field tests, we feel confident in saying that properly balanced fertil- izers will mean earlier, better quality crops, and under normal conditions should give increase in yield which will be profitable not only in immedi- ate yields, but in better growth of legumes with the grain. February numbered 6,516, deaths 4,183 and marriages 1,984. As conwared with February, 1930 birth registered in February, of this year showed a deerease of 4% per cent. / In the Maritime Provinces, the decline was 1 per cent., in Quebec 5 per cent., in Ontario 2% per cent., in the Prairie Provinces 7 per cent., and in British Columbia 11 per cent. Deaths registered in February num- bered 6 per cent. more than in the corresponding month of last year. The Maritime Provinces showed an in- crease of 53 per cent., Quebec 4% per cent:, Ontario 6 per cent, and the Prairie Provinces 3 per cent. In Brit- ish Columbia there was a reduction of 3Y2 per cent. The number of marriages register- ed in February was less by 5,ei per cent. than in February of 1930. In the Maritime Provinces and Quebec there were increases of 26 per cent. and 2 per cent. respectively, but the other sections of the country recorded declines amounting to 4 per cent. in Ontario, 10% per cent. in the Prairie Provinces, and 30 per cent. in British C oloumr thebia, two months of January and February, 1931, births registered in the 54 cities numbered 13,640, deaths 8,251 and marriages 3,987. The figure for births showed a slight decrease of 1 per cent. as a- gainst the corresponding months of 1930. The Maritime Provinces and Quebec had increases of 9% and 2 per cent. respectively. Ontario snowed practically no change, while the Prarie Provinces recorded a decline of 8 per cent., and British Columbia decline of 12 per cent. Deaths registered during January and February of 1931 were only one- half of one per cent. higher than dur- ing the first two months of last year. In the Maritime Provinces there was an increase of 29% per mut and in Ontario an increase of 5 per cent., but Quebec showed a reduction of 7% per cent., the Prairie Provinces of 6 per cent., and British Columbia of 17 per cent. Marriages registered during the two months of this year were less by 9% per cent. than in January and February of 1930. The Maritime Provinces recorded an increase of 17 per cent., but the remaining sections of the country showed declines a- mounting to 8 per cent. in Quebec, 4% per cent. in Ontario, 16% per cent. in he Prairie Provinces and 31 per cent. n British Columbia. REGISTRATIONS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES, FEBRUARY, 1931 The Dominion Bureau of Statistics issues the number of registrations of births, deaths and marriages during the menth of February, 1931, in 54; cities with population of 10,000 at the last census. Stillbirths are reg- istered both as births and deaths. Births registered in these cities in. STAFFA The postponed meeting* of the Wo- men's Institute will be held en Wed- nesday, April 8th, in the hall. Roll call, "Health 'hints," and papers on "Health." Lunch by' Circle 3. HILLSGREEN Miss Ellen McAllister, of Hensall, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. McAllister. Mr, and Mrs. P. Campbell, of Hay Township, were recent visitors at the hotne of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lave. 'Mr. W. Jarrett spent a few days in Toronto on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. Weido and fa-mily were recent visitors with .Mee. Ricker of the Blind Line The W. M. S. will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Stephenson on Wednesday afternoon, April 8th, at 2.30 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth REV. I. B. KAINE, MINISTER SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES. SUNDAY, APRIL 5,193,1 MORNING SERVICE SUBJECT—" THE RESURRECTION." Anthem—"Who Shall Roll Away the Stone?" 'Soloists—Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Mrs. W. A. Wright Anthem"Worthy is the Lamb That Was 'Slain" (From Ilandel^s "Messiah") EVENING SERVICE OF SONG The Cheer will present an entire Service of Music, offering Ch: aophor Marks' beautiful Sacred Cantata VICTORY DIVINE PART I—IN THE GARDEN No. 1: Bass Solo ---"In the Place Where He was Crucified" Mr. D. L. Reid No. 2: Male Quartette—"Sir, We Remember" Messrs. J. A. Stewart, R. Rennie, D. L. Reid, D. F. McGregor. Soprano Solo Recit.—"So they went and made the sepulchre sure" Miss E. McKay No. 3: Chorus—"The Sky is Dark" No. 4: Tenor Solo—"He Was Wounded" Mr. 3. A. Stewart No. 5: Chorus—"God So Loved the World" (Unaccompanied) PART H—THE EARTHQUAKE No. 6: Recit. Bass—"Behold There Was a Great Earthquake" Mr, D. L. Reid No. 7: Soprano Solo and Chorus—"It is the Hour of Morning" ,Mrs. W, A. Wright No. 8: Tenor Solo, Recit. and Air --"My Heart in Terror Throbs" Mr. J. A. Stewart PART III—AT THE TOMB No. 9: Instrumental No. 10: Soprano Solo, Recit and Air—"As It Began to Dawn" Mrs. J. A. Stewart No. 11: Bass Solo and Chorus—"Fear Not" Mr. D. L. Reid No. 12: Bass Solo—,"And As They Went to Tell His Disciples" Mr. D. L Reid No. 13: Duet, Soprano and Tenor—"By Gift of Love" Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Mr. .1. A. Stewart No. 14: Finale Chorus—f"Death is Swallowed Up in Victory" THIS LS YOUR INVITATION TO COME Mr. M. R. Rennie, Choir Leader. Mrs. M. IL Rennie, Organist. Two Goderich yeutI), Wilda:m*4s lough, aged 21, and Leonard MacPeas aid; 17, were drowned on Sunday morning avhen tin .Goderieh lleittak their flat4cettoined skiff capsized in the stormy lake as they were attetaPte ing to lift sucker nets. - A single-handed and heroic at.; tempt at rescue by Eric Jenner, 16- yeaseeld companion of the victim/ was frustrated when the heaving waters washed the two boys front the upturned boat before Jenner could reach them in another craft. Throughout the day the fathers of, the two youths, assisted by seamen, directed dragging operations from the tossing deck ,of the fishing boat, Mar- garet MacDonald, whose skipper Jack MacDonald, is an uncle of the youn- ger victim. As the day dragged on, hundreds of wedeln' townspeople visited the dock to stand silently watching as the Margaret MacDonald pitched and tossed by the stormy lake, pursued her 'task. As night fell the drenched crew reluctantly returned to await a renewal of the search at daybreak Monday. The two boys, who came from a *04 not, nets and had daily they prepaxed'elts.,:us skiff to the nets. [o, Jenner, Wan, denied. a „ compels*. 'them the W.ater too rough to warrant an era: 601102% i$Onle time Inter he wallgiC, along the dock to see his two chum clinging to the flat bottan, ef th" upturned skiff. The lad hurried to where a battered old inotor was moored and after consider effort managed to get under way and headed out. When he hove in sight of the derelict the two passengers bad disappeared. He continued until hn: - reached the scene but 'seeing no trace of the two he headed aboat and noti- fied Bert MacDonald, father of Le0U- ard. The father set out in the same motorboat. En route a gas line gave out, and the rickety old 'boat drifted north, headed for the jagged ice floes along the shore. A rescue boat sav- ed the father from the fate which had claimed his son. pgq NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE BUSY FARMER Farmers in sandy districts are now engaged in plowing. Frost left the round early this spring owing to the aridity of the soil. In many sec- tions it is now in good condition for working and early seeding of oats and barley is expected as a result. Ontario's Celery Market. Capture for Ontario growers of the celery market in this province which for years the United States has .been supplying, is the aim behind negotiations conducted by the Depart- ment with growers of the Thedford district. The suggestion has been made that a cold storage plant be established at Thedford. Celery re- quires a special system of refrigera- tion and cooling width is not assail- able at present and which would raise the standard of the product to en- able it to compete on the open market. Investigation is proceeding in regard to the possibilities, in this direction. Cow -Testing in Peel. Interest in cow testing work in Peel County is keen. Results for 1930 of the Peel County Cow Testing Association were presented at a re- cent meeting. The twenty .best cows averaged 12,557 pounds of milk and 445 pounds of butterfat, whereas the twenty poorest cows only averaged 5,267 pounds of milk and 210 pounds of butterfat. It is felt that the cull- ing of low producers would alleviate the surplus milk problem in Toron- to. Over 100 cows were entered dur- ing February in the cow -testing work, which brings the total number being tested monthly for milk and butterfat production to nearly 900 cows at Brampton. British Market For Barley. Steps to secure markets for Ontario barley in Hntain are being taken by Hon. T. L. Kennedy in conjunction with federal authorities. Recent in- vestigations have shown that British brewers and makers annually pur- chase about 21 million bushels of barley from California. This barley is especially suited for making beer. A variety of bright, hard, six -rowed barley, developed at the 0. A. C., is now being grown here and is equally as good. Ontario farmers could pro- duce 100 million bushels of this bar- ley every year if there was a mar- ket for it. California barley has been bringing 76 cents a bushel on the English grain exchanges, while cost of shipping is 15.40 cents a bush- el. Ontario could ship at about the same cost. California farmers have been receiving 53.6 cents for their barley at San Francisco, while Ontario farmers receive less than 40 cents. British brewing interests are report- ed to be willing to give the Ontario product a trial, but want to be assur- ed of a sufficiently steady supply to meet therriTMEs. Buy Quality Seed. "As never before in the history of farming should care be exercised in the purchase of seeds for planting this spring," is the advice of one well known authority, who adds that it is doubly important to make sure that purchases have been govern- ment -tested as a result of last year's drought and the reduced supply of high quality stock. He warns against buying 'bargain seeds where price alone is the only description given, because reliable seedsmen do not ap- prove of advertisements where seeds are offered at stipulated prices with- out any indication as to their quality or origin. It would actually be cheap- er to buy the best the market affords than to take the .poorest as a gift, he concludes. Fertilizer on Tomatoes. Five field tests with tomatoes were conducted last summer by the De- partment of Chemistry,.0.A.C. in various localities, medium to light loam soils being chosen. Good pre- paration was given to the soil and an average application of 750 pounds of fertilizer was made at the time healthy, vigorous stock was set out in the spring. The five tests showed an average yield of 174,2 bushels per acre where 750 pounds of fertilizer was applied. The unfertilized, section averaged 54.9 bushels per acre, giving a gross gain from fertilizing of 119.3 bushels. The cash est of the fertilizer was $89 per ton, hence an application of 750 pounds represents an investment of $14.60. Valuing the increase in tonna- to yield at 50 cents per bushel, the ,gross return was $59.60. Investment in fertilizers was $14.60, hence the net. return was $45 per acre or the toma- to growers made over three for one on their investinent in fertilizers... Fertilizers used in these tests were 2-12-6, 0-14-6, 3-10'-5 and 4-8-10. Barley vs. Corn Recent declines in the prices of farm products have been far more eerious in grains than in live stock' and this decline has been greater proportionately, in barley than in' wheat. This situation presents an opportunity to farmers, feeders and poultrymen who have been accustom- ed to depend upon imported corn.. Barley for general feeding purposes is equal to corn in value. In spite of this fact, there was im- ported into Canada during three months last fall 3,250,000 bushels of corn while there was available in storage elevators 30,000,000 bushels, of high-quality Canadian barley sell- ing at less than half the price of the^ imported feed. Scores of experiments in Canada. have demonstrated the value of bar- ley as a carbonhydrate feed. Barley is particularly suitable for producing an excellent quality of ba- con and may form the bulk of the ration for hogs. In addition, it can be profitably fed to dairy cattle, beef cattle and poultry. It is pointed out by an authority that the extensive use of barley for feeding purposes will not only im- prove the economic proposition of the Dominion but will also result in low- ered production costs to farmer and poultryman. W. A. Ross of the Vineland Station recommends that if the present spell of fine weather continues, oil spray- ing should be commenced in pear orchards immediately or at least as soon as it is possible to get on the - land with a spray machine. No oil spraying should be done if the tem- perature is near, at or below freez- ing. Potato and Seed Show. The Potato and Seed Show held at. Shelburne recently proved a very suc- cessful and instructive event. The classes were filled with good quality products, with Dooley Potatoes and' Alaska Oats an outstanding feature. A program of lectures was given, the - speakers including Prof. W. J. Squir- rell of 0.A.C., and Mr. J. A. Carroll, director of the Department's Crops and Markets Branch. The latter em- phasized the ,success of grading of' farm products in Canada. The qual- ity of eggs, potatoes, and hogs had undoubtedly been improved. Caned - i PM' were now eating 30 dozens of eggs per capita, while England eats only 11 dozen per capita. To Encourage Use of Lime. In order to encourage the greater - use of lime in agriculture in Ontario, particularly in those sections where, a soil corrective is -required to stimu- :ate more economical production of farm crops, Hon, Thomas L. Kennedy, Minister ef Agriculture, announces a policy of assistance in the matter of reduced freight rates on agricultural limestone. The C. N. R. and C. P. R. Compa- nies have agreed to reduce the pre- ent tariff on pulverized limestone to he used by farmers to the amount of 25 per cent. and the Provincial and Federal Departments of Agriculture in co-operation will grant further sub- ventions to the combined amount of one-half the rensaining freight rate with a maximum of $1.00 per ton. On limestone screenings that now enjoy special freight rates the two govern- ments will grant subventions' amount- ing to one-half the freight rate with a maximum of $1.00 per ton. In order to take advantage of this. assistance purchasers must order at least a minimum carload of thirty tons. Where this minimum amount is more than is required by individual farmers they will be encouraged to group their orders in order to take advantage of the tariff reductions. This understanding is under the di- rection of the Crops Co-opetation and Markets Braude Ontark Depart,. malt of Agrieulture, Totontre quiet* for ,fnither inforatuttien iie addrocced to that devartrout o your local agricultural uvurcsontatliies. t, A.; r 3 • ' .