JUNE 16. 1951

LARGE AUCTION SALE

TRYON. FRIDAY. JUNE 22ND AT 1 0'CLOCl(

I am instructed by Mr. Alden Crossman to sell by Public Auction vu. above date the following stock and farm implements: 12 extra rituice milk cows, this being the hard that led the Crapaud Creamery In butter fat production for 1950, as follows-1 cow 8 yrs. old. 4 now: 6 yrs. old, 2 cows 5 yrs. old, 3 cows 4 yrs. old, 1 cow 3 yr. old. I now 2 yrs. old; also 5 yr.-old heifers. 5 yr.-old steers, 9 spring calves. ..".(I head in all): 2 general purpose horses.

Farmal C McC-Deering Tractor; 2-furrow McC.-Dcering Plow: Tandem Disc Harrow. McC.-Deerlng; Cultivator and hone hoe ai- Iachment for tractor; tractor hay mower; lever spring tooth harrow: ll:ill's 4-rowvsprayer; 3-horse disc harrow; hay rake; hay mower, 5 n.; hay mower, 6 ft.; 2-row I. H. cultivator; spike harrows; cart; M.-H. st-uffler; single truck wagon; horse hoe with riding cart; double truck ..-;.;;on; driving sleigh; 2 wood slelghs; single plow; rubber tired driv- mg wagon; potato digger (new, with extra chain); gas engine 10.- 1I.P.; DeLaval cream separator; double harness; set driving harness: (art. saddle and breaching: truck wagon pad and breechlng; collars: mmcs; traces; rnilk pails; milk cans; forks; shovels: hoes; grinIi- smnc and numerous other nrtlclcs found about a well equipped farm.

TERMS CASH.

E. C. BELL. Auctioneer. it day unfit, sale next fine day following.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY

GOOD VEAL CALVES

Number Year-Old Beef-Type CATTLE PIGS-About seventy-five pounds each. Number SHEEP Quantity Heavy IIENS

WILLARD PROWSE, Brackley.

AUCTION SALE

On the premises of Lee Essery on Union Road at 2 P.M. June 30th, of all farm machinery, house- hold furniture and standing crop.

Farm property will be offered for sale if not pre- viously sold.

There is a wonderful stocked trout pond surround- ed by wild rice on the premises which are open to the public for inspection.

TERMS: CASH.

A "w. LEE u. nssnnv, Owner. ALEXANDER MacRAE. Auctioneer.

Exclusive Distributorship A

Well established manufacturer of baby accessor- ies, toys, dolls, novelties, etc., is prepared to offer fun line for all of P. E. I. to financially responsible firm or individual who can do justice to the line. Our merch- andise is wcll received wherever shown and our prices are right. If you feel you are right for this line and are prepared to carry a. minimum of 39600 stock please write us.

STAR NOVELTY MFG. CO. 2773 Ontario E., Montreal.

ROTIIESAY CCLLECIATE SCHOOL

- rounded 1877 - An Old New Brunswick Boarding School Boys 10 - 18

ACADEMIC- Couroes lend to School Leaving Certificate. Junior and Senior Matriculation, B. M. C. and Royal Roads. small classes ensure high standards.

AHH.mlCL Well organized and supervised games in Rugby. Football, Hockey, Basketball. Truck nud Field. Tennis. Skiing.

ACTlVlTlES- Music Dramatics. llobbycrsft. Scouts. Cadet Corps, Phy-' ' steal and Manual Training.

BUILDINGS- Sopsrlto Junior and Senior Residences (sprinkler fire ..rotect.ion). Chapel. Schoolhouse and Gymnasium. Cover- ed Rink. and Administrative Building.

AM- It is the aim of the school to develop the boy's chu- actcr and personality as well as his scholarship.

Illustrated prospectus will be sent on request to the Headmaster, 0. II. B......yeutle. B.A. ROTHESAY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL llotbcny, N. B.

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MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY SACKVILLE, N. 3. July 3 to August 11

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Teachers may take courses for university credit which at the same time count for higher professional standing and a higher salsry scale.

Matriculation subjects to complete university entrance require- ments.

Sileclsl basic course in Punting and Outdoor Sketching. Handicrafts, weaving, leather. metal. Music including Public school Music and Music Appreciation.

Students not working for credit may enrol for shorter periods. Ample ...commodstlon In university residences.

For illustrated folder or further information write to The Registrar. Mount Allison University. Backvlllc. N. D.

MONT.

p FARM WEEDS

Farm weeds have been describ- ed as "plants growing out of place." A dictionary states a weed is: "any injurious. unsightly or u ublesome herbaceous plant that is useless." some have suggested that. "farming might be called I1 warfare against weeds". A clip- ping sent me recently from one of the large Canadian daily news- papers stated: ”Weeds are estim- ated to cost farmers in Canada perhaps 850,000,000. annually". The writer has been greatly inter- ested In the control and eradica- tion of weeds. The first farm job. that was-paid for in cash, at ”Kirklawn". the home farm, was FDilddIl'lg burdocks. at so much per hundred. During the summer oi 1906 he ccompanled the late Dr. William Lochhead in I. series of Farmers Institute lectures, through- out the Island. Later he assisted Dr. Lochhead in preparing a bul- letin o : "The Weeds of Prince

Edward Island", by writing the final chapter on: "Weeds and Their Eradication". This bulletin

was also printed as part of the Provincial Department of Agric- ulture's Report for the year 1906.

Concerning Weeds

The Canadian Seed Act of 1923 mentioned in its classification: 9 weeds as "primary noxious" and 24 weeds as "secondary noxious". and more than 200 additional weeds as "other weeds" within the mean- ing of the Act. This classification was based largely on the ability of the seeds to retain their vitality when embedded in the soil. Seeds or an oily nature. such as mus- tards, are said to retain their vit- ality for an indefinite period. The Canadian bulletin No. 137, New Series, by the Department of Ag- riculture, "Weeds and Weed Seeds” states: "There is, however, a good deal of evidence from careful ex- periments to prove that such weed seeds will not retain their vitality longer than about 15 years". This bulletin is well illustrated and describes in detail more than 200 of our weeds.

On "The Island" Wild Mustard and Wild Radish seed are known to have grown, when brought to the surface after being in the ground over 20 years. The United states. Department of Agricul- ture's Farmers Bulletin No. 680. "Weeds and How to Control Them". in addition to the lleneral discussion on weeds. lists "50 of the worst weeds, with information regarding their identification. where they cause the tzreatest lil- jury- and their duration. which classifies them as "annuals. bien- nials and perennials".

The Canadian Seed Commis- sioner. and Dr. James Fletcher. Dominion Botunist. with illustra- tions by Norman Criddle and pub- psi-ied by the Dominlon Depart- ment of Agriculture in 1906. It is ll great reference book, and check- ing it over, we find that out of every four weeds described. three have been introduced. most Of them from Europe. In Canada they are free from the compemlw with other similar plants they hid n the old land. and usually are worse here than in their native land. We

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CAPCIIIZIIIG

Make your appointment early when you buy y9Uf chicks i.o avoid disappoint- ment. Best age for Cross Breds 5 to 6 weeks; for Bar- red Rocks 6 to 7 weeks. For appointment phone 1591-2 or write

KEITH MUTCH Southport

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- NEWSY NOTES-

By INA. Clllrkp D.St'- &O0'&'-00-300f00sQc0')MO0MO

200 Gallon 6 Row Sprayer, Steel Wheel. Tractor Hitch, Traction Drive .................

100 Gallon 6 Row Sprayer, Steel Wheels, Traction Drive, Horse Drawn

100 Gallon 4 Row Sprayer, Steel Wheels, Traction Drive, Horse Drawn .. .................

THE GUARDIAN.

II-too-Q find that even the conga. 'n;1,I-,1, is not Canadian at all but the

Creeping Thistle of England.

Benefits I-'1-om Weeds

There are some good thi gs we can say about weeds. The com. ml the indifferent farmer, to cul- tivate more than he otherwise would in control them, and thus increase his yields more than they would have been. They are not al- ways uscless. In " to carry of: surplus water in the

grass. one our perennial ha y weeds with creepins root-stocks is recommended, in fact it is about the best plant we know of, not Only for that job. but we have used it on unimproved areas so- joining airports to keep soil from drifting into sand dunes on the field with excellent success. Farm land badly handled until crops are I00 poor to be profitable are some- times "turned out to rest". Nat- ure seeds it with weeds, some or these may be soil builders, like lupins, and after a few years rest from bad management. the soil will be more productive. We find that certain weeds of the mustard family are being grown for a val- uable oil. We believe it is a ser- ious mistake to let weeds grow, but sometimes when the fight is on, even weeds can be ploughed under and used to provide humus for the soil.

Losses Caused By Weeds

Weeds reduce farm crop yields by robbing the soil of moisture and plant food. They not. only crowd out and take the place of useful plants but deprive crops from get- tlng the full benefit of the sun- shine they must have to mature large yields. These enemies in- crease the cost of every farm op- eration - from ploughing to har- vesting. With grain they not only increase the cost of every opera- tion from thrashing to marketing. but the weed seeds reduce the grade and lower the market. value. some weeds harbour diseases that are very injurious to crops: the club-root of turnips and cabbage as spread by the wild mustards. Injurious insects multiply on weeds and they attack farm crops. Pois- onous wecds are danszcrous often fatal to stock and some are quite injurious to man. Weeds are conspicuous and often . unsightly and depreciate the value of farm land. Some weeds taint milk, and reduce or destroy the value of dairrr products.

Weed Control

It is far more important to avoid having weeds to kill. than to let them get a start and then try to eradicate them. The late Mr. James E. Murphy of AUEUSUP-0 example, he never allowed It nox- Cove, P. E. I. was an outstanding ious weed to get. a start on his large farm. Weeds that were ab- undant in the neighbourhood were never allowed to gain It foot-hold. We do not know of any weed. which cannot be eradicated. once the nature of its growth is under- stood. and its weaknesses are given constant attention. Many troub- lesome weeds can be controlled bv preventing them from going to seed on the farm. Others should be prevented from ever reaching the farm by using only pure. clean seed.

It is true that some may come. by seed being blown in or carried in by water, birds or animals, and vigilant, annual search is neces- sary to stop these unwelcome vis- itors. Tlllage methods for the con- trol of annual and biennial weeds were mentioned in recent ”Newsy Notes". another way of letting na- ture help in the destruction of

plants like wild mustard, is to seed

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Th M - ' spring and prevent gunymm can hi 2 ccarthy fur import quota

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TIMELY notes on mics 5? . C0illiEilTEii VIITII Silver Fox and

Mink Farming

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Mink pelts produced in Quebec province in 1049 brought 8656.147. according to the Quebec Bureau of Statistics. Fox pelts produced dur- lng the same period brought in 8133.724. Fox and mink popula. tlon on fur farms in 1949 was 9,293 foxes valued at 3217.261 and 25,908 mink valued at 3775.459.

which is approved by the senate of the United States will put more of a squeeze on Canada than Rus- sia and communistic satelite coun- tries shipping furs to the United states market. it is claimed. An official of the interior department of wild life service said the pro- posal to limit mink, muskrat. and silver fox imports to 255;. of dom- estlc production in the previous twelve months period would not force any immediate cutbacks in imports of silver fox or muskrac furs or pelts in the twelve months starting July 1st but imports of mink furs and pelts would im- -mediately be limited by this am- endment to the reciprocal trade agreements extension bill if it be- comes law. Interior department and census bureau figures on mink imports show that while domestic ranch and wild mink production in 1050 totalled about 2,650,000 pelts. imports from Canada, Jap- an, Denmark and Russia in that same year totalled approximately l.600,000 furs and skins, very con- siderably more than 2.5 per cent of domestic production.

The domestic silver fox produc- tion totalled about 54.000 pelts last. year while imports mainly from Canada totalled between 7.000 and 9,000 - far below the 25 per cent -cut off point. There is consider-

able speculation as to whether the

above bill will make its way through the House of Representa-

tives. We understand there is a ,lot of opposition to it. If it goes ilnto effect it. will certainly hit. our lmink ranchers.

1 Lampson, Fraser tic l-iuth's suc- tion ln New York howed full sil- .vers reach a top of 525.50 with 529;. sold; white marked a top of 317 with 200. sold; pearl fox 9. top 320 with 49',Q. sold: platinum fox :1 top of 824 with '.l0'.L- sold. We IIn- derstand the consignment ot fox pelts was a rather ordinary one.

I I I South Africa's first factory for .the processing of raw skins has started operations in Cape Town and is expected to be in full PTO" duction shortly. It Will 005'? 0V” 5200.000 to build and is staffed by technicians and experts from Ger- many. Most of the processing will be that of karacul pelts, but mar- ino lamb, rock rabbli-S, IECII-915' wildcats and leopards Will. also be processed. The compimy 13 liming at an annual figure of about 150.- 000 karacul skins and up I0 100.000 other skins. This proccsslntr "l Isouth Africa will throw quite u ' jolt into the business clone in Neu .York, also in European countries . in processing Karacul skins.

out an infested field after it 1.35 produced a cleaning hocd crop. with fall rye in September or early October. The mustard will germinate .mg,ny of its seeds with the rye. ibug, frost will destroy all of these lbeforc they seed, and until the . field is broken again. the mustard Iwill not appear. The top growth of perennials should be brevcntcn . by cutting. by sheep or short ro- ,tation, so that the underground ;roots are finally starved. There i5 no easy road to weed control; ”hard work and plenty of it". , along with the study of weeds. and lcareful planning is necessary i'or

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OPPORTUNITY A 'IvIAIIIM0TII SPRING CLEARANCE

SALE OF NEW SPRAYERS AT T FOLLOWING SLASHED cPRIcEs

Regular

200 Gallon 6 -Row Sprayer with All-steel frame. rubber tires and tractor P. T. 0.

820.00 SI 0.00 475.00 445.00

Also a number of usI!d Sprayers in both 100 and 200 Gallon sizes ranging in

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2322 .sL?lLE s7s.oo - 145.00 -103.00 1oz.oo 330.00 95.00 355.00 . 39.00

3754!) to 3200.00

price from

disposed side.

This sale is only made possible to reduce our inventory, and comes at a time when machinery is advancing in every line. potato farmer to purchase a Sprayer at a price that will not be duplicated. This price only holds good to June 30th or until our present back-log of Sprayers is of. After June 30th our prices will be the regular price. Take advant- age of these savings while the opportunity is yours. All

THE HALL MFG. & con) STORAGE

CO. LTD.

It is an, opportunity for the

prices are t'.o.b. Summer-

Littlc pieces are the biggest now: in fox furs for fall. according to Irving Benson. New York, spec- ialists ln silver. platins, Norweg. in blue and black fox. This house believes in handling for to look as slim and slender as possible. Stoles, for instance. are narrow and tapered, or are shaped into the waist for s slimmer silhou- ettc. Capes and cape-stolcs are small and shallow, nmnlng about 15 inches at. back and 10 to 12 inches at front so that they come just below the waist.

Among the most interesting small places here is the triplet scarf of fox. This is one skin handled to look like three separ- ate skins, mounted with three heads and three tails in a con- tinuous scarf arrangement. An- other highlight hsre is the separ- ately lined tiered fox cape. This is made in three horizontal tiers, each tier loose and separately lined to insure soft draping. This has a tuxedo from closing with pork- ets both outside and inside so it can be easily wrapped and man- ipulated. A longer version of the fox cape is advanced as newer than the jacket. This has loose cape sleeves and I. rounded stole- like front, the ends of which are pocketed. Developing interest in fur scarfs for fall is predicted at this firm. based on the fact that during the past you retail sales of fur scarls have registered gains.

Muskrat sales eased slightly at Canadian Fur Auction sales Com- DBJIY (Quebec) Ltd. special sale last week when offerings were 94,- 608 muskrats, 1.640 otter and 15,054 DERVEI". Top prices for Muskrat (Sprint!) were 34.10 for eastern Ontario and 84.05 for Quebec (Spring). Other prices were Al- berta 81.45 to 32.50, Dakota 31.95, eastern states 32.55 to 33.50, New. loundlnnd 31.50 to 32.90. northern Quebec 32.90 to 33.00. Black mus- krat brought 03.05. otter. a small collection, secured moderate at- tention and reached s top of 350. Europeans paid up to :47 for bes. ver. Muskrat though slightly be- low last sale, particularly in the better goods, was not considered chcap. Some of the buyers believe that the increased Canadian tax- ation on fur costs is I deterrent as there is a limit to the price which customers will pay for mus- krat coats.

Hudson's my company dates for their three days sale are Mon- day, June 18th. 9.000 ranched s.nd mutation mink. i5.500 wild mink and a variety of other furs. Tues- day, June 19th., 140.000 muskrats. 700 cross for, 4.200 red fox and various other furs. In the after- noon 2,100 white fox, 260 blue sil- ver fox and mutation foxes and I. special catalogue of 2,700 pist-

Liberal

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ATTENTION Mil. FARMER

FREE SERVICE

If you are an owner of a Massey-Harris Separator or Rite-Way Milker call or write Andrew & MacEachern dur- ing the month of June for free service or advice.

Mr. MacEachern has installed and serviced a large. number of Milkers and Separators in the past fifteen years and you can be assured of expert service with expert equip- ment, and to all our purchasers of Rite-Way Milkers and Massey-Harris Separators we guarantee to maintain SERV-

wAiiilREW & MaI:EAOIiEilN

MASSEY-HARRIS FARM IMPLEMENTS 130 Kent Street; Charlottetown, P.E.l.

Holstein Breeders Attention

The Annual Meeting of the P. E. I. SlIpPlI0t',1'IO1SI('ll1 Bull (.'l:.II. will be held TUESDAY. JUNE 19. at 10 AM. in the PAVILION at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds. Also on the same day at 11 A.M. the Annual Meeting of the P. E. I. branch of the Holstein Frlesian As- sociation will be held in the same building. Holstein breeders are urged to attend both meetings.

l'i'1('ll. J. S'l'l'.lR'AR'l'. Secretary.

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Laurentian Hotel, Montreal on

inum fox will be auctioned. on Monday and Tuesday, June 13th

Wednesday. June 20th.. pearl platinum, 5.500 standard silver fox and 1,800 while marked fox will be offered.

The annual meeting of the Can- adian Natzional Fox Breeders As-

and 19th. Directors and other of- ficials will present from all parts of Canada. The Association has A history dating back in i923 and has been of immense benefit in fur farmers throughout the Do-

sociatlon will be held in the minion.

Party Broadcasts

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Saturday. June Is. 5:15 P.M.: Muior A. H. Penile Monday. June 18. 9:45 P.M.: Premier Jones

Tuesday. June 19. I P.M.: M. R. MceGuIgun. Jr. Wednesday. June 20. 9:00 P.M.: Cecil A. Miller

Tliursdoy. June 21. One P.M.: P. R. Mccormac

STANDARD TIME

Friday. June 22. 1:15 P.M.: Cecil A. Miller

Friday. June 22. 10:00 P.M.: Moss Meeting

. LISTEN LIBERAL -- A VOTE LIBERAL