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p" r a large number oi years tbs Bpqrlmental Fox Ranch has had mu iries concerning the feeding oi m, s udder! to prcsnsnt 1cm. as m“ u, iox breeders believe - that “W; would help to induce s. deve- mpuynt oi the milk glands. We have, fed cow's udders in our ex- wgjjicnial work before whelplng ma“ but up to the present time we", has been no evidence that memhss been any advantage in mdigg them and the evidence as I w} pie would indicate that they hm no influence in counteracting mpg u-ouble. Naturally the quest- ion flflses, what causes the milk |um ll to develop? The answer oi Mn» is immediately forthcoming m; |t is the development oi the foetun in the maternal body. The n,“ question is, are ‘there any or- ‘m; shat pour secretions into the mood stream that have an in- encl upon the development oi 1 milk glands? The majority of breeders are aware that there ‘n umber oi internal -glands 1,. p nur secretions into the blood mmuthat are necessary to main- uin iiln. Borne of these are thy-

bodies, adrenal glands besides s number of others. A great deal oi experimental work has been car- ried out‘, with other animals on the infiuenne oi the extracts oi these glands on lactation. Borne experi- mental ‘work would indicate that both th e pituitary bodies and the sdrcnal glands have a definite and specific rfunction in the control oi the development oi the milk glands. ‘The pituit y bodies are situated at the base oi the brain; the sdr lnal glands at the base oi the kidr pys so that ii this fox breeder wishes to ieed any partic- ulsr clssa oi meat, that may help to overccsmo milk trouble with his virens at; whelping time. we would recommend him to feed some brains onion or twice s. week and also somn beef kidney once or iwice a v1 seek. In reply to this ques-

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Questions‘: Do you advise I ” four or fir n1 day old calves‘! Would two or tbgee months old calves be all right lb feed?

We wouiid certainly war-i iox breeders against (ceding four or five day old calves to foxes in any

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We would warn iox breeders Ilsa-incl feeding two or three day old csivcs to foxes. With regard to calves that are two and three months old, we would recommend will thcy be well cooked bciore bolus fed and to only feed them during the summer months.

Question: I have been feeding milk bread and tripe once a week w all my foxes. Would it be all right to feed it oitsner?

We would certainly recommend iox breeders to feed this mixture daily to all their pregnant foxes for a month before they whelp. It will not, according to our evidence, increase the amount oi milk when the females whclp, but it will im- prove the quality. The trouble with the rations that are being fed to foxes in captivity at the present time is that they cause the vixens at whelping time to have too much milk and that is the chief danger with s. high meat rs- tion. ‘rho females have ten times too much milk and it can be safely said under the present conditions that the less milk the vixens have when they whelp, the better it will be ior the pups. The tongue oi a new born pup is one oi the strong- est pumping machln that I have ever had an experience with. The tongue is very broad and flanged and ii the pup has any strength at all it seems to be centred in its sucking ability, and he is some sucker. As I have said previously, with a high meat ration there is too much milk, but it is too poor in quality and is thin and has s. low fat and total solid content. When milk is fed it tends to les- sen the amount oi milk, but im- proves the quality. In reoly to this question we would recommend fox breeders to iced a mixture oi bread. tripe and milk to all their pregnant females each day for one month before they "Help.

Question: I have been feeding my foxes mostly meat and biscuits. Iwould like to iced other things. but I am afraid to change the food at this time. Would it be safe?

Each year the Experimental Fox Ranch gets a numbe: of letters from iox breeders all over the country saying that they are afraid to change the iood oi their foxes because they think it will upset them and this ides, wherever it arose. appears to be ingrained into the minds oi the majority oi iox breeders. What gave rise to it is hard to tell, or why fox breeders should ever hold to it ior one mo- mcnt is hard to conceive. Every housewife knows that it ls s reliei to go and taste somebody eise's cooking-. Every man knows also that ii he goes on a holiday, he enjoys s. change in the food and feels better ior it. Nothing is more monotonous than eating in a res- taurant. You seem to be having the same food at each meal, but s. person who has been living at home will invariably enjoy I114 ieel better for a decent meal at s. restaurant. The majority oi the observant fox breeders are aware that u there are any new 16*" being brought to their ranch. they will always do better ior the first month or so. A change is as good as s rest is an expression known to all. Why fox breeders should expect to have trouble in makins a change in the ration is hard to conceive.

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Care And Culture Of House Plants

i SWEET PEAS

'I'o many the sweet pca is the is- vorite flower, but alter a iew un- successful trials we have" too often given up its cultivation andde- pended upon our hard-e ’ money to provide an odd bouquet once in s. while. This is unfortu- nate, as the sweet pea will thrive and produce wonderful bloom al- most anywhere in the Dominion. Like most good things, only a little care is necesary. An early start is essential. Usually there comes a time in March or April when we can work a bit oi our soil for s iew days and it is then that we should plant the sweet pea which must get its growth while the west‘ is cool. Dig a trench a loot deep. and in the bottom put a iew in- ches oi well rotted manure or leaves, or any other decaying ve- getsble matter. Press this down well and add three inches oi the best garden soil you can secure. Plant seed two inches apart and the same deep and as the plants develop, gradually fill in the trench level. ‘This treatment en- courages deep rooting in cool earth. Provide from three to live feet oi climbing support in the iorm oi brush, an old tennis net, strings or wire. The last is the poorest oi the lot because it may cut tender growth or burn it when the wea- ther turns warm. A little commer- cisl fertiliser dissolved in water and carefully applied so that it will not actually touch the plants, is also advised. Cultivate thoroughy, soak with water in dry weather, snd you will have abundance oi bloom irom July until frost. Never aliowtheiiowerstogotoseedcr bloom will cease. A iew special co- lors and new varieties will cause your neighbors to come and en- quire and envy. ~

AN EARLY START

When spring really arrives Ca- nada enjoys the iinest climate in the world for most vegetables and flowers. but oi course it does not last as long as many oi us, even the devotees oi winter sports, de- sire. To get the most out of this period we rsslly should start some oi our vegetables and flowers from seed indoors, and by this method add weeks to the season without Being to the co " I-DIG expense oi purchasing started plants. A hot bed is the best thing, though good results are obtained by using fiat boxes in a sunny window. Make hot bed in early March. Get a supply oi’ fresh horse manure which has been turnued frequent- ly to prevent burning. Dig s. hole as big as the window sash you are to use or build above the ground b; a wooden frame and boards. Twelve to eighteen inches of ms- nure well pressed down is needed, and on top oi this put two inches oi’ fine garden soil. Cover with gloss, the same to slope to the south in catch tho sun and allow the rain to run oii. and it should be about a foot above the earth. The sides. oi course, are boarded up to keep out the cold air. Allow the bed to heat up ior a week and when it cools down again sow your seed about an inch apart, water- ing carciuily through a coarse piece oi sacking spread over the soil to prevent the seed ashing out. Ii you are using a sunny win- dow, ioliow the some procedure, only no treating manure is ceded, simply a box three inches deep with two inches oi soil. Thin out when plants start to develop their second sot oi leaves, and when still bigger, transplant to a cold frame, the same as a hot bed only without the manure, or another box, and harden by removing protection gradually until the plants have practically outdoor conditions. Among the flowers, anything that will transplant like Zinnias, As- ters, Pctunias, Cosmos, Marigolds and others so specified in the seed catalogue or on the seed packet may be handled in this way and the blooming period hurried sev- eral weeks. while there is a long list oi vegetables like cauliflower, 11mm‘. celery. cs: plant. cabbage. tomato and head lettuce. Some very early things like lettuce and radish csn be grown entirely in thehotbcdandwillberesdyior the table months before the stuff sown directly outside.

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Our homes, especially 114111;‘; the winter months, are much too hot and dry ior most plants. High tempernt combined with $00 little sunshine produce Weak- spmdly growth and under such conditions flowering plants oiten drop their buds. As the home can only be modiiied to a very slight extent, plants must be, chosen that can adjust themselves to such en- vironment. Many failures to BTW‘ plants successfully are due to: Faulty drainage. careless watering and insect injury.

SOIL-Bods and barnyard ma- nure composted and allowed to rot make splendid soil for plants. To this may be added a small amount oi rotted leaves or other organic material. When potting ierns add a larger amount oi leaf mold. POI'I'ING~—The best time to shift house plants is in early spring. Geraniums. begoniss, co- leus and similar plants that have become unshapely should be cut back at this time. Plants rarely need rcpotting during the winter months. Do not over pot. Flower- ing plants need to be root-bound to flower ireelv. When‘ potting make sure drainage is provided. A piece oi inverted crock over the drainage hole with a small amount oi broken crock, gravel or cinders is excellent. Cans or other utensils in place oi pots are not recom- mended, but when used should have an outlet ior water at least one hali inch at the bottom. When repotting it is well to remove a portion oi the old soil and roots. Plants or cuttings should be set firmly, care being exercised that the roots are not injured. When completed the soil should be one- hsli inch below the _pot rim.

WATERING — After potting. the plant should receive s. liberal watering and then no water given until needed. Blooming plants re- quire more water than the. slower growing plants such as palms. With a little experience one ‘can tell when plants really require water. The appearance oi the plant is, oi course, a. good indication oi its re- quirements. A method commonly followed is to tap the pot with the knuckles; ii it has plenty oi water the sound is dull, if it is dry the pot will ring. Occasional syringlng is beneficial, especially ior ferns and other foliage plants.

JARDINIERES — Ii properly used, the jardiniere is a source of added beauty to oufplants, but or- dinarily causes great injury. This injury results from stagnant wat- er collecting in the bottom oi the bowl causing what is termed “wet feet". This may be overcome by placing a few inches of gravel or an inverted saucer in the bottom for he pot to rest on.

INSECTS —- Red spiders thrive under house conditions and arc hard to overcome. At the Experi- mental Station at Charlottetown good results were obtained by dust- ing carefully with flowers of sul- phur. Bucking insects are control- led with ' sulphate. one tea- spoonful to one gallon oi xvatcr; biting insects with a tablespoonlul oi arsenate oi lead to the some amount oi water. Scale insects on ierns may be controlled by mis- cible oils now on the market.

certain varieties may give wonder- iul results in England or the Sou- thern States they may be a failure here. Reputable Canadian seed houses select their seed from those sources which turn out stock spe- cially recommended to Canadian conditions. Naturally, ii they didn't they would not remain reputable very long. You may have perfect soil and be willing to iorego golf or fishing ior several weeks and take all you rexercise with a hoe and rake, but without good seed you haven't a chance. Remember, too, that good seed is grown by ex- perts who speciaiizs on one or two lines and have space sufficient to prevent bees and other mixing pollen and, therefore, strains and varieties indiscrimi- nateiy.

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1’ Seeing the‘ precarious. position u‘ these gulls, i111; wcll-luitnvn port. ,palnter, Abbott ll. Tliuycr, came l» their rescue. Ho ruiscd the sum o. $1,400 and prc-sciiiori it to lliu {v1- dubon Soclcly for the puiqno-c o. [providing sancurarica; and bird wardens. Lighthouse keepers, and others on the islands of the lvlzvrx

a protection was definitely set 11' The Society curried on till n10st o thcT-Stnté legislzliurrs saw the fol- ly oi permitting the wanton dos- truction. S0 successful have thcn efforts been that now ihcrc is coz: puted to be half u million gulls ox: the Mainu roast, 1'11 1111100 of fir,

‘bird was knmvu to him-ml only at ,Black Horse Lcclgc, lsic 11u Iiaut, Maine: and never more than five nests were found-whorl only one or two. This wont on fur n fcu" years till the birds caught on to the sanctuaries, and then they goi a real foothold and begun lo multi- ply. The cormorsnis m1: curious and attractive birds "and are likely soon to become :1 vacation duy as- set that Maine publicity promotors should not overlook," Last your a survey \by the Audubon Society _i'ound five distinct coioniirs, com- prlsing 1,700 zuiuit brooding cor- moranls.

In the same survey it was iound that the cldor (luck was incrvasiiv; ‘on the Maine coast. During the cruise of inspection 111st June and July. 165 adults 1vorc seen, 72.1 broods counted and 2'! nests founcl.

Under tho protection of this Soclc- , razor-billed nuk, herring,’

,ty the gull, laughing gull, common tern, Arctic tern, rosculc lcrn. grout blue heron 11nd lllCii'li—CI'O\Vl’l(‘Cl night heron, all 111's becoming nu- merous. Most oi thcsv fluuruiutiw list of Island birds which was pub- lished in The Guardznn. :1 couple of years ago Those 1'v:~1ulis-~u111l vith so slight cxpr-11clit\11-r---11111-l give grout ‘satisfaciioil to those ruspnnsilzl ,ior them, One 1mcxpncicd lroubi: fcnme to light: when the birds bc- gin to frequent H10 rocky islands, the rats, wharf or othvrxvisc, savnn across umi pillage i110 nests. Th?‘ _S0ciety is preparing io rival with these pests in n most. uffcvlivv

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