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The Clinton News Record, 1932-06-02, Page 6PAGE c waramoloamomitiotomasarnma THE CLINTON NEWS RECORD NE SNI /118101.1.161.10000010120916.10.11111,091. Timely t�� r �atlo�1 dor the Busy o� � n� I Farmer ( Furnished by the Department -of Agriculture ) Dirty Seed a Menace "Dirty seed" is defined a$ mean- ing seed that contains noxious weed seeds in such. quantity as to pollute the land with weeds that are diffi- cult and costly to eradicate. One of the principal mediums for the distri- bution of weed seeds in Canada ,is dirty seed, particularly clover and grass seed, because of the fact that most of the noxious weeds have seeds of about the same size and shape as the seeds of clovers and grasses, and hence are difficult to remove. This reason alone should be sufficiently important with the intelligent farmer , to ensure the preference which is due it for in- spected seed. C�G-o Crop Acreage Intended acreages of the principal erops in Ontario in 1932 as •compar- ed with 1931 are shown in a recent compilation by the Statistics Branch of the Department. The table is as follows: Intended Area 1931 Area 1932 Acres Acres Fall wheat .' .526.000 489,000 Fall rye 56,000 (52000 Spring wheat ... 99,000 96,000 Oalts , 2,344L000 24307/)00 Barley , 439,000 442000 FIaxseed 7,000 7,000 Mixed Grains -1000,000 102240 A comparative statement of win- ter ]killing of fall wheat in Ontario for 1925,1932 shows the smallest loss from this source for 1932 since the winter of 1025. It was four per cent of the total area in both years. The loss was greatest in 1928 and 1930, being 23 and 24 per cent. respective- ly. C�f�o Corn Borer Still a Menace • In a recent interview Professor Caesar of the O.A.C. Made the fol- lowing clean-cut and emphatic state, ment "Farmers who have never suffer- ed any appreciable injury by the corn borer find it hard to realize that the insect is much of a men- ace, and some of them even think 11IIIll,111111110 RlR-ROLL ROOFING Colored or plain, For houses, barns, sheds, garages. "Council Standard" or "Acorn" quality. Easy and quick to lay, permanent, proof against fire. Free estimates gladly sent. Send measurements. Makers of Preston Steel Truss Darns, Gal. yanked Tanks, Earn Door iiardware,Preston Led -Fled Nails Double•Mesh Metal Lath tr,ntiiators, Itoll•NFold Garage Doors. Ali kinds Skeet Metal Building ,Material, EastenePted iraited Guelph St., Preston, Ont. I'actoriee at. Montreal and Toronto 1111111111111i11t111111111111111111111111111.411111111l11111114 that there is no longer any need of enforcing the Corn Borer Act. The fact is that it is a great compli- ment. to ompli-ment.to the Act that+they have not suffered.,' for it was .ta 'prevent in- jury that the Act.- was passed. I have been observing and studying the insect .since it was first, found in the Provinoii and I am convinced that had it not been. for the Cam Borer Act the growing of sweet corn would by now have been aban- doned in practically every country under the Act, and field corn would in many counties have been serious- ly damaged. In Essex, Kent and probably South Lanrbton, Wiest Mid- dlesex and West , Elgin, all corn growing would have ceased several years ago. The best friends the corn grower has are the, Corn 'Borer Act and the inspector who enforces it," Suggests Filling in Thin Alfalfa Stands -"In travelling throughout the greater part of Ontario during the past few weeks, 'I have noticed quite a number of bare spots is seeded down fields," states a Huron County observer. "This condition applies particularly to alfalfa fields .and has occurred usually where the shocks of grain stood too long last fall. These bare spots might easily be re -seeded at the present time and not only the appearance of the field improved, bat the yield would be increased and weeds which in- variably spring up in such thin pat- ches, smothered out" It is suggested that one simply go over the fields and sprinkle a little seed over each bare spot. Then the whole field is harrowed, this opera- tion covering the new seed and doing no injury to the growing alfalfa, provided it is carried out in the next few weeks. Indeed many good farm- ers make it a regular practice t0 harrow their alfalfa fields every spring, claiming that such thickens the stand and promotes early growth just as a vigorous raking of the lawn is benefifical at the time. • e= 'its Weekly Crop Report Huron County estimates about 40 to 50 per cent. of last year's apple crop. Spring . grains, fall wheat and all clovers are looking well in Peel. Canadian -bred 'Jielisey cows of good breeding brought prices ranging from 8110 to $250 each at an auction sale near Brampton re- cently. North Simcoe will have an increase in barley and buckwheat this year, Recent rains have ben, efited the crops of alfalfa and clover fir Dundas, as elsewhere. Hatchery - men in Lanark report this has been their best season, Local demand for baby chicks was much better than usual for two reasons: People are buying acre chicks and are buy- ing them from the local hatcheries. Durham anticipates a good average crop of apples and a considerable re - HEN you are building, is the best time to make your home safe from the damage fire can do. Order time -and -labour saving Gyproc Wallboard for all interior walls, ceilings and partitions. When remodelling, extra space may be gained by dividing the attic and base- ment with Gyproc partitions. You can paper it or panel it if you wish and it is an excellent base for Gyptex or Alabastine. Gyproc may be amity identified by the name on the board and the Green stripe along' the edge: GYPSUM, LIME AND ALADASTINE; Canada, Limited rods - Ontario 11 Geo. T. Jenkins For Salo By Clinton, Ont. P.ENINGH ductionl'in'acreage of early and late potatoes. An increased acreage of trtawberries is rioted, in nearly, ev- ery district where they are grown: Fall wheat is .reported in excellent shape in Southern Ontario counties. Due to showery weather, the plant: ing Of field corn . 111. Kent was fully. ten days behind 1931. - Tobacco growers have also been retarded in their planting throughout the sputh ern belt because •of 'backward ,tee,. ther during the first part of MeV. Ott O.E.S. Records An interesting summary has been made by the Poultry husbandry De, partment,0: A. C., .of the results of all flocks entered under 0. B. S. for the year 1930.1931, ']he• summary shows: Total number of flocks includ- ed in .summary 368 Minimum size of flock .. , . 43 Maximum size of flock 1005 Average size of flock 214 Average per cent. of birds cull- ed at time of banding 27.0 Average feed purchased. per $341,52 flock home grown feed per flock $119:78' Highest average flock pro - clued= . 187 Lowest average dock pro- duction . lll lllll 56 Highest average winter pro- duction per bird to Max. 1 60% Average egg production, all flocks considered ,,.,,.r139 Average per cent of rear, tors in blood test 4.9% Highest per cent of reactors in one flock 61'% Number of flocks having no reactors . 105 The report also notes that the flocks have practically doubled in number ever the previous year, while the average size of flock was somewhat smaller. Receipts were down on the average 31 per cent as compared with 1930. e==ir=may Marketing Ontario Fruit One result of the depression is the increased work in systematic marketing. The latest manifestation of this is the announcement of Col, onel Thomas L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture, to extend tho present fruit selling organzation in the oth- er Canadian Provinces.: 1 Tills will be effected through the Ontario Growers' Markets Councih Permanent commercial represen tatives are to be stationed in Win nipeg, Montreal and the 14faritimes, during the selling season, while ef- forts in Great Britain are to be in- rceased in order to supply best quality produce, shipped in the most satisfactory manner, Strenuous endeavors will be made on the Prairies to regain the market enjoyed by Ontario in years gone by. British Columbia is a large fruit producer, and Ontario, despite the excellent reputation of its fruits, will have a powerful opposition. es- pecially when it comes to packing, and maintaining standards. Our Small fruits, cherries and strawber- ries in particular. and our hamper packed apples as well as peaches, pears and plums, should appeal to Western people, many of whom formed an appetite for such delicac- ies before moving from Ontario to the prairies. Montreal is a market for all va- rieties of Ontario produce. A com- mercial representative in that city can do much towards promoting or- derly marketing, preventing gluts and price -cutting, and adjusting claims on an equitable basis. Buckwheat Buckwheat, while an important farm crop, is frequently grown as an afterthought. Requiring only from ten to twelve weeks to mature, seeding may be done during an oth ermise more or lessidle season .of the summer. It is one of the most successful poor land crops, prosper- ing relatively well on poor and acid soils. It responds readily, however, to good 'treatment. Light, welI- drained soils are well suites( to this crop. An excess of nitrogen may produce too much straw and cause lodging. It also seems practically immune to insect and plant disease pests. buckwheat does best where the climate is cool and moist. At bloom- ing time it is very sensitive to high temperatures and to dry weather. Under such conditions many flowers then in bloom may be ".blasted" and produce no grain. To avoid this as much as. possible sowing is ides layecl until late in June or early J'uly,, allowing the principal growth to take place in warm weather ` and - the formation of seed when the tem- perature is likely to be a tittle lower: A's a farm crop buckwheat often proves relatively profitable. Buck wheat flour is used extensively for braking griddle cakes. The grain Makes exce'llent. poultry feed. The 0 THURS., JUNE 2, 1932 -straw is sometimes used as feed when well preserved. It should not be used as ,a bedding for hogs. Since the straw oentaina' a large •amount of mineral matter and, rots quickly it makes a good manure. As a crop buckwheat appears - able to utilize better than do the cereal crops , the relatively imsoliup1e niinerail 'consti- tuents .of. the -soil. As a soil renova- tor buckwheat when: ploughed under has a distinct value. It may also be Used as a nurse ,crop with sweet plover, the latter adding to the feed- ing 'Value of the straw. Mixing with other cereals such as barley may be useful, the buckwheat • tending to keep the barley from lodging 'and the barley assisting' at harvest time. in allowing the straw to dry out snore quickly. Producing ,many flowers well supplied with nectar over a period •of .a -month at least, buckwheat is an excellent source of honey for bees. Quick germination and rapid growth make buckwheat ideal as a weed destroyer. Twe crops of buck- wheat during the one year us- ually prove effective in eradicating even sow thistle and quack grass. The first crop should be seeded ear- ly in May, ploughed before blossom-, int begins and worked for a ten day period and reseeded to buck= wheat.—W. G. McGregor, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. The Egyptian Oven and the Modern Incubator (Egperimental Farms Note.) A glance at the up-to-date incubta tars now in general use would lead one to believe that this descendant is a long way removed from its an- cestor, the old Egyptian hatching oven that was in operation thous- ands of years before Christ and is still used in that Old Land. The ancient incubator is really a mud house in which everything is done from the inside, the eggs are placed in a separate room, the .heat is applied from within, and the op- 11111018=61115. p - e 111018 awe. erator does 'his work from the inside as well. The modern incubator has the heat out amatically applied' 'from without, and instead,. of a smudge burning for days to raise the tern por•ature high enough so that the eggs may be put in, a button' is pressed and electricity quickly heats the egg chamber to the desired tem- perature. The Egyptian's, swelter, ing in.:a temperature of. 103,' ' and crouchedin a ;very uncomfortable positioin, turned the eggs byhaindt one by one, The .modern attendant touches it lever, and whole lot is turned in an instant. Nor has the attendant today to guess at the temperature of the egg chamber as was' the case—end still is—in the old Style; a _thermont"eter in plain view indicates the exact temperature .and' a thermostat keeps it at any given point by automatic- ally turning the electricity off and on. In the old incubator humidity Was introduced by means of moist straw or by sprinkling water on the floor and wa11s. IIuxnidifying Is mcdernized to the reservoir and the electric fan. Yes, it's a long way from the incubator of adobe, :without " light or ventilation, with heat supplied by smouldering manure, where the al- most naked attendant,. In a swelter: ing heat, crawls around to do hili work, ,to the modern and efficient incubators of today, controlled and managed 10 ease and comfort. Yes, it's a long way, except in the per- centage of healthy, living chicks hatched. For full information on modern methods of incubation apply to your nearest Dominion Experi- mental Farm: F. C. Elford, Domin- ion Poultry Husbandman, Ottawa) Ontario. Where the Merit Sys- tem Always Works (Experimental Farms Dote) Take a drive into the country a little later in the season and note the different kinds of crops being grown in the farm fields. Some of these will produce' grain while oth- ers' are primarily for 'hay and pad, Lure. Ofthese latter, only rarely l ter, o ly will crops be found other than .good old red! clover, alsike, alfalfa,tim- othy or corn.• It must seen" curious to the average, person that one .can count on the fingers 'of two hands the nuMber of, important crops a that are 'grown to any extent as feed for live stook, while as a matter of fact, there are aetually thousands of distinctly different kinds of grasses and le- gumes growing wild. Surely some of these plants which grow naturally, should be equally as good or better than those which now occupy .the. fields. Undoubtedly there are still valu- able discoveries 'to be made but be fore these eau qualify as field crops they inust'pass a' very rigorous test with ' respectto several important qualificaions. The truth is that ex- ceedingly few wild plants can suc- ceed as cultivated crops. Many have been milled but few chosen. This is a case where the "merit system" works perfectly. Before a hay or pasture crop can ever become widely used it must be able to produce a satisfactory yield of hay or pasture and plenty of good seed; it must have good feeding quality, and be able to resist disease and compete with weeds. It must also be winter -hardy, drought resin• tont in some areas, and able to mat- ure seed in our comparatively short growing season. Not only do crops differ in these respects but some var- ieties of the same crop are much; more satisfactory than others. It is clear that accurate knowledge is required to enable fanners to de- cide what to grow and how it should be grown. This need is being sup- plied by the Dominion Experimental Farms throughout Canada which are able to give this service by virtue of their excellent facilities and wide ex- perience with farm requirements and varieties of field crops. Plant breeders are always on the lookout for valuable new plants and occas- ionally a discovery is made, as fou example Crested Wheat grass in the Prairie Provinces and Reed Can- ary grass for certain conditions in: - Eastern Canada. The standard crops also., such as alfalfa, red clover and timothy are being improved by sel- ecting, testing, and multiplying the seed from indiviidual plants: of spe- cial merit. SETTLEMENT COMMITTEE OF" 1. LONDON CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH MET IN ST. THOMAS MONDAY •The settlement committee of the London Conference on Monday com- pleted a number (of the transfers of ministers. Foremost among these are the transfer of Rev. Dr. A, E. M. Thompson of Calvary United' Church, London, to Wielland Avenue United Church, St. 'Catharines, and Rev. J. W. Gordon, of Welland Aven, ue Church to Calvary. The transfer of Rev. Dr. J. 'George MiIIer, of Fort Francis,, from the Manitoba Conference to Ingersoll,' and the transfer of Rev. J. E. Jones - Hickson, of Ingersoll, to Fort Fran., cis, were completed. The transfer of Rev. G. A. Siscoe, Of Port (lope, Bay of Quinte Confer- ence, to this conference for settle- ment at Central Church, Sarnia, and the transfer :of Rev. Duncan McTav- ish, of Exeter, to the Bay of Quinte Conference, Port Hope United Church were confirmed. The transfer of Rev. J. H. Stain- ton, of Pickering, to Exeter, and of Rev. H. Crozier, sof Thanesford, to Pickering, were confirmed. Rev. Neil M. Leckie of Motherwell, president of conference, announced the death in Bothwell len Sunday of Rev. H. J. Sutcliffe. Rev. Mr. Leckie wired Mrs. Sutcliffe a meskage of condolence on behalf of himself and the conference. He has arranged for Rev. Dr. A. E: M. Thomson, an ex -president of the conference, to attend the funeral service as his re- presentative. 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