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TIMELY NOTES ON TOPIOS OONIIEGTEO VIITII

Silver" Fox and Mink Farming 1

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ROVRI Pastel or Starlikht Mink '"Thls noticeable affection for pastel mink." SW5 L014 5? gyior "n smoky taupe, the sub- iiest. Ialllt blue haze on heme" is UMQCI, or an almost full page ad 3: mink fashions from 3600 to S4,- .60 Anmner shade, starlight mink Iilflsril by Benders, is described as -in rich, not-too-light, not- ,,,,,,,i,..,-k brown with a. faint taupe mg" Chat illustrated has collar. qyoultlrrs and sleeves worked into in unhrniten line, silhouette "is "easy." Nfiillrhl ranch. natural wild.

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01 Bet Frlnklin Bimorns' bid for cape stoles (I375-3195). copes (3545. 31,095). cape jackets m95-si,245), 3311 00816 (51.195-S3.1B5). Tailored Woman advertises a. ranch mink Jaquetto at 31,247; Gunther Jaeckel dark ranch mink costs at one price. 32,95

At Saks-34th, full-length coats in natural starlight are 81,995, in ranch mink. 81.895. and in wild mink. 81.995 to 32,995. Persian teamed with mink is also popular in ads. "Black-dyed perslan, with silverblu or natural ranch mini: in giant muff cuffs, dramatic collars, or ascot ties," says Russeks again, "styled in new controlled flares, softer shoulders, deeper armholes . . . . 3890." Gunther Jaeckel offers mink trimmed. perslans at 8595: 3448 is Bloomingdale's sale price.

A. H. Crows, founder and editor- ial adviser of the National Fur News, died recently in Denver, Coi- orado, in his 81st year. The story of A. H. Crowe is almost the story oi fur farming in the nited States. so close was he to e ery phase of the entire industry. He was an or- iginal stockholder in Black Forest Fox Farms, Monument, Colorado, and had foxes ranched at this huge pioneer silver fox development. La- ter on he established a fox ranch at Rollinsville, Colorado, which is still managed by his eldest son Ar- thur. He early recognized the need for a strong association to aid in solving fur farmers' problems and was one of the founders of the col- orado Fox Breeders Association. He worked untlrlngly for orderly mar- keting of furs, the improvement of breeding stock, fur sanitation and disease control and for the placing of member ranches on a sound fin- ancial footing.

In February, 1928, as a mimeo- graph bulletin he brought out the first issue of the National Fur News. Fro that time until his death his sound thinking on the problems of the fur farming indus- try set the magazines editorial policy. He was one of the leaders in calling the meeting that found- ed the Federation of Fur Farmers Associations and through this com- mittee a supplementary trade ag- I between Canada and the United States was signed in 1939. Mr. Crowe's life's work is done but the National Fur News is continu- lhg under other able hands. We are pleased to pay the above tribute to its originator. '

Mink farmers in the United States are realizing that the day is not too for distant when horse meat will not be obtainable in suf- ficient quantities as a protein diet for mink or foxes. They are there- fore endeavoring to enlist scient- ific authorities in the study of the relative protein value of various kinds of marine fishes and mink. For some time now an experiment has been conducted at the Oregon State College Experimental Fur

Farm and when it is concluded a great deal more will be known about

the relationship of cereals and fish in the diet, the palatability of cer- tain specles of fish. the food value

of various species, the ration of red

meals to fish in the total diet and

problems concerning spoilage. hand-

ling and storage of fish. We hope later to be able to give R. concensus of this project in these notes.

A prominent mink rancher in the United States gives this form- ula for A hundred-pound mix: - horse meat, 28 lbs.: fresh liver 2 lbs.: liver meal, 2 lbs.: tripe, 8 lbs.: fish, 12 lln; powdered skim milk or buttermilk, 2 lbs.: tomato puree. 2 lbs.: commercial mink cereal, '1 lbs.: mineral and vitamin supplement, 2 lbs.: add six pounds of high poten- cy cod liver oil and 35 lbs. of water. He claims to have had good results with the formula.

George H. Mayer; who is so well

known to silver fox and mink breed-

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f:nc., New York City. He has been with Lampoon's for E years and since 1048 has been Vice President. Appointed to succeed .him is J. Richard Murray. who will become Vice President in charge of opera- tions of the auction company in New York City. Mr. Murray was formerly with the Hudson's Bay Company in l and has been with I a for a year.

Mr. Mayors has not decided on future plans but has stated that it is his intention to remain active in the ranch and raw fur business. Everyone in this province who has met Mr. Mayers will, we are sure, hope- that he is bettering himself in rwignlng his position with the New York Company. He K a man who has given of himself freelv towards the advancement of silver fox and mink breeding and has travelled thousands of miles by air to attend silver fox and mink shows and act in the capacity of judge, and while doing so to ex- plain to the exhibitors the points which led him to make his decis- ions. He is a. clear and forceful speaker and a man with wonderful personality and all fur farmers here hope that he will come back to us in some capacity so that we can listen to his wise counsel and advice.

When Stewart pastel mink said up to :08, and Royal pastel to 586 in the New York market last month, the high price for this type for this year was reached. Prices for all desirable mutations were high and there were some advan- ces of 20 per cent registered in June auctions over those of May During the past few months enor- mous quantities of all types of mink have been sold. This steady con- sumption has gone on despite rls lng prices. The three large market- ing associations report only minor holdings to be sold and it looks now as though practically all the av- ailable crops will be disposed of be. fore the new crop arrives on the market.

Science converts Natural Gas To A Super Fertilizer

OMAHA, Neb.. Aug. - (A?)- Although it may surprise you, the natural gas that heats your home is actually worth more to you an food.

That doesn't mean y u can eat it but when the magi wand of chemistry is waved, natural gas becomes a nitrogen fertilizer - which is easily translated into in- creased food production.

For instance, it takes about 300.- 000 cubic feet of natural gas to heat one installation for a year at a cost of some 5200. But turn that amount of gas into fertilizer, says chemical experts, and it will pro- duce food valued at 313.200.

This might be a key to "vertical" expansion of food production - whlch the United states Depart- ment of Agriculture says must equal the output of 100,000,000 more acres 01" crop land if the ,, ,, ' tion anticipated by 1957 is to be ad- equately fed.

The job must be done by increas- Ed Production from present crop lands because -good crop lands nrenlt available any more.

What's happening in Nebraska right now La an example of what may be the pattern for the future,

Allied Chemical and Dye Corpor- ation is planning to erect a 325,000,. 000 plant at the juncture of the Platte and Missouri Rivers south of Omaha to begin the first commer- cial productlon of urea - a nltro. gen fertilizer.

This plant will use about 12,000,- 000 cubic feet of gas a day -. en. ough to heat 14,600 homes - to make about 61,700 net tons of hit- rogen or 110,000 tons of urea an. nually.

This much nitrogen would be Elllllvelent say the experts, to 44 million bushels of corn in increas- ed production. .

Translated into meat production, that would make about 248.800 tons of meat or enough to provide 150 pounds of meat to 3,200,000 persons.

It would be equivalent to cultiv- ating 1,542,000,acres of land.

In fact, allied spokesman say that the production of this plant if translated into increased yields of farm lands will have the effect of putting almost 4,000,000 acres of

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Experimental Station nemlnlsoonooa , Dr. William Saunders, C.M.G., the first Director of the Dominion nxperlmental Farms, spent a week early in August, 1000, making ar- 1' ngements for an Experimental station for Prince Edward Island. There was heavy rain. that drench- ed us every day for five days. The residence was surrounded and shut in on all sides by tall trees. some overshadowing it. There was a wide verandah around three sides that was covered with tons of grapevines. A high thorn hedge, that had passed its usefulness, ex- tended on either side of the beau- tifully laid out curved driveway from the Mount Edward Road, up and around a large goose-egg in front of the residence. The state- ly einis and linden trees that still line this roadway were large trees at that time. The residence had foundations and timbers that were in tended to last for generations. It was a two-story building about 44 feet square. and with the addi- tion of a. kitchen. had ten rooms. It was heated by seven f'replaces, several of these had marble man- tles. There was also a fireplace in the basement. that would take about a four-foot back log. We understood it took about one man's time to keep these fires going in winter. It was said to be about 85 years old, and had been built by Mr. Forgan, land agent for the Johnson sisters, who were large land owners. The four French windows ci the south, under the verandah, Iet in so little light that one could scarcely read in these rooms at noon.

Lands and Projects

The original area purchased by the Provincial Government and leased for ninety-nine years to the Dominion Department of Agricul- ture. known as "Ravenwood", contained 29 1-2 acres. Early in 1910, the Chandler, Gay, Blake and Johnson areas were added. making a total of 59 acres' leased then. An old cricket field lay below the slope from the present circular poultry house. In several places excavations had been made to secure brick clay for pottery and brick, leaving three good-slz- ed ponds. When Dr. Saunders saw the pond just west of the buildings on the top of the hill, he said: "We must get water-lilies from Kentucky". and these have prov- ed to be one of the greatest at- tractions on the Station.

Many people who skated on this pond have assured me that in the early days it was at least two or three times as big as it is now. but we have been unable to find any evidence that it was ever any larger. There stood on the north- west corner a picturesque birch tree, with an overhanging branch that reached more than half way across the lily pond. Dr. Saund- ers wanted lt cut down, and never failed to repeat his instructions on every visit he made to the Station. Possibly he foresaw what eventually happened, 'ldren did climb out on that branch, and picked lily blooms from the pond.

Arrangements were made to re- model tlie residence, and patch the barn roof for the temporary housing of horses and machinery.

By J. A. Olark, Illa.

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and barley that have never been surpassed, so for news know, in Eastern Canada.

There was no rust or lodging and Dr. Charles Saunders came from Ottawa and verified the yields that were so outstanding: Twelve varieties of wheat averaged a bush. 36 lbs. per acre. 21 varieties of cats averaged 122 bush. 5 lb. per acre, and 21 varieties of barley averaged 84 bush. 19 lb. per acre. By 1912, we had by sel- ection, secured Charlottetown No. 00 barley, which not only has maintained its lead in yield throughout the Maritimes, but is easily thrashed and frequently drops most of its awns in the field.

The Charlottetown Station start- ed the first Egg Laying Contest in Canada in 1918; this was follow- ed by the Registration of Poultry. Record of Performance and the Progeny Testing of Poultry that was carried on for many genera- tions. Advanced Registry of swine had its beginning at the Pig Test- ing Station at Charlottetown, and this Province leads all Canada today in the quality of her bacon typo hogs.

I'l'ree Planting

Only one tree remains on the south lawn of the original farm orchard that came to Us when Mr. E. W. Taylor turned over the "Ravenwood" property, which he had under lease. This tree was grafted by his son; Engineer Roland D. Taylor, who gave his life for his country in the South African War, and was the inspiration that led to the blishment of tree plantln by members of the Royal Family, Governor Generals of Canada and others, at this Sta- tion. Tho first tree was planted by the Duke of Connaught, on July 30, 1912. An English spade was secured, gilded and decorated with ribbons. When the planting was completed, he looked at his hands and said: "Red, white and blue on one and gold on the other". The gilt had come off the metal on the handle, where it had not dried, as he had shovelled earth in plantinggthe tree.

When the Prince of Wales planted an English oak in 1019, he took a. look at the pile of earth that had been removed and said: "By Jove, do I have to shovel all

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ALEXANDRA W.I.

The August meeting of the Al- exandra W. I. was held at the home of MRS. John McMillan with twelve members present. The meeting

' opened in tho usual manner, the

minutes of the previous meeting were then read, approved, and

Mrs. Bruce Judson gave a very encouraging report of the work accomplished at the annual con- vention. several bills were present- ed gnd paid by the treasurer who also reported ii1.25 cleared at the

that dirt?" We assured him that we would also dig in, and it was soon planted. In walking through the gardens, he picked a spray of white sweet peas. Mr. Brown, the gardener, who came from Nor- wich, England, told us that the sweet pea he picked was named after his grandmother, Queen Alexandra. We have heard that when a former Prince of Wales, (afterward King Edward VII), visited Prince Edward Island, in order to get away from the crowd he drove out to iRa.venwood". Everyone was away from them to see the Prince, and as he wanted a drink of water, the kitchen door was broken open to get it for him.

When Lord Byng was to plant a tree, he started for the Ex- perimental Station, but went to the golf course. Lady Byng, how- ever, very graciously came and planted a tree. She also visited the stables and kissed a. calf. The Su- perintendent had to be away from the Province at the time, and visi- tors present at the tree planting, stripped the tree of its leaves as souvenirs; and that has been the only tree that has failed to grow.

Cooperative Work

The Superintendent, during his first six months, in cooperation with the Provincial Department, addressed 29 Farmers' Institute and Agricultural meetings, and judged at 10 Exhibitions and Seed Fairs. Difficult agricultural prob- lems have always appealed to the staff of the Charlottetown Sta- tion, and cooperation and team work with the Federal and Pro- vincial-Departments of Agricul- ture has always been outstanding.

The success of the work at the Charlottetown Station has been due to the whole-hearted support of every member of the staff, who worked as a unit, in season and out of season, to further the ad- vance of Agriculture in this Pro-

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recent ice mam social. -

The alck committee reported one sick call made. Munbers agreed to clean the school on the evening of August 18th. It was moved and seconded that 02.00 be donated to the Cancer Fund. Correspondence was then read and discussed in de- tail.

Mrs. Nathaniel Mu-.K.innon kind- ly invited members to her home for the month of September when the lunch committee will he Mrs. Ben- jamin Wood, Mrs. Milton Wood

loam AAIIIICAN Ill; ' L. S. STEVENSON Ahiqol

.:...m....:........... and Mrs. Atwood lmelltao. The collection amounting to 01.10 was taken up, and the meeting -6- journed. ,

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Potato Growersl Association will be held in the Clover Club, Grafton Street, on Tuesday, August 19, 1952 at 2 p.m. Patrons of the Association must secure their membership cards to be eligible to vote at this meet- ing. These cards are issued from this office. All mem- bers are urged to attend as many matters of import- ance are to be taken up along with the drawing up of a new set of by-laws for the Association.

FRED BELL, Manager. -

ILLUSTRATION STATION FIELO OAYS

The Dominion Department of Agriculture in co- operation with the Provinciai Department of Agricul- ture will hold Illustration Station Field Days on'the following dates-rain or shine:

Farm of Hugh J. MacDonald, Monticello, August 19, 2:00 p.m. Speakers: Miss Hazel Roland, R. C. Par- ent, G. B. Whiteside, R. B. MacLaren, Hon. C. C. Ba- ker, W. R. Shaw, M.B.E., S. C. Wright.

Farm of T. Albert Hicken, Alliston, August 20, 2:00 p.m. Speakers: Miss Hazel Roland, R. C. Parent, G. B. Whiteside, G. C. Warren, Hon. C. C. Baker, W. R. Show, M.B.E.

Farm of James E. Daly and Son, Iona, August 21, 2:00 p.m. Speakers: Miss Hazel Roland, R. C. Parent, G. B. Whiteside, S. C. Wright, Hon. C. C. Baker, W. R. Shaw, M.B.E.

A tour will be made of the station fields and 1!- forestation areas. Fertilized pastures, meadows, mix- tures for hay and pasture, cereals, root and potato crops will be observed. The experimental work active on the Illustration Stations will be reviewed and dis- cussed by the Supervisor.

Take this as an opportunity to meet your neigh- bors, to converse with departmental representatives and view the work that is in progress.

W. N. BLACK, r Supervisor of Illustration Station” for Prince Edward Island.

Initial preparations were made for clearing land. and starting in- vestlgational and experimental work with field crops, large and small fruits, vegetables. shrubs and flowers. Only enough stock was to be kept to work the land: and use up the surplus products from the fields. I