‘Farminlg-land Agriculture :-: Special Features-a: Interesting Observations?

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INSPECTION SERVICE

I s, G._ Peppin, senior Inspector gives Annual ‘

. . Report of Potato Inspector

,,_ seed Potato acreage entered inspection in 1928 was 32,030 divided into 22.986 Irish Cob- "; 3,349 Green Mountains and 245 other varieties. There were 10,894 o! Irish Cobblers and 5,816 of

_ n Mountains which posed botll {d inspections, or more than the . acreage entered in i927. Applica- .._ received amounted to 4,629, and . were 6,254 fields inspected. The " ntage of acres which passed was g, o, slight increase over that ob- '., g in 192], which was 80.1 per

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in 285i; 1.55 iscellaneous (Wilt Jack or visor. 1,; . 224 044 ass

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all fields was .2, in those which ’ ed.1, d 1n those rejected .6. to was gathered bdarlng on the ‘lug of seed treatment with bi- l ol-ide of mercury, Semesan and Dip .- t, but the evidence for one year ,- nnot be taken as conclusive. Suf- oe it to say we simply must con- -.. ue our seed treatment I and bi-ch- ride of mercury appears to Ell/c the . results. '

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‘This disease is only metwith oc- ionally and is not by ﬁlly means ‘serious problem, However, all dis- plants should be removed o8 l-ly in the season as possible.

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, . l"rho rnosiao apparently ls the . orst offender o! the l°t~ The" “'35 . average per _c_ent of ‘.59 in all floldﬁ ected .05 in those which Passed l d g5 1n me ygjectgd fields. The ures if given for Green Mountains one would, of course, be materially ‘reused. Fortunately our Cobblers . more or less resistant’ to ‘the cad of this trouble, since ‘we have t, to date, found a great deal or in my onc‘ field of Cobblers ere is. however, room for ﬂlllsld‘ . blc improvement in ur_ Grew K cunts-ins. As I have stated before. ~ years gone by. We mllsl "sllll" l” . practice of Seed Plots if We 6X- qt to continue in the market for - rilfled Green Ilfountlllrl-r- We are rtunata in havirlll one or two strains ilich are either entirely °l‘ ‘Blame’ l free of mosaic. There is Stlll 1 i entity of thislseed available for l is year‘s planting. and it is doubt- lf such stock may be Iiurﬁllllsed ' such a low figure as Prevﬂlls “i l sent, for some years to come. We .~ cercly hopo such will be the case. l y growers, then, wishin; 8°°d undatlon stock should communicate th tile Inspection Service with 8S -tie delay as posiblc as the supply l8 y lied. A word to thoscarowtrt m“ _ _ in; this good seed: Maintain Iced plot, removed as for‘ It! 0”‘ _ibie from all other potatoes. Plant ll in ‘tuber unite, give it thepsame, or oven better care than the main crop, keeping it well sprayed and more P"- ticularly, spray for the lnMot-t- e!‘ pcclally those which carry m9 ‘m’ one. t§ ‘ . Icrelgq ‘l ,. . I We still find that a largo number ol fields contain forcim plbnis. Allttlt more caro in prcparinl 331° '9“ mm h would prevent. to 3 l- t extent adult. thcrecurrcncc o! thuu-miiclaaortovel-tbetulltrlw“ lo omit, and romp only “M - ch come 119500 the tyre. "d “m” cum acquired for certification” In tliuwmrommowowoulddlﬂ" ‘ItTlI flea nrwohbly the “m” backbiicr. »“ . '

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Miscellaneous.

l Some 9'1 fields were rejected on ac- count of being planted alongside other potatoes. In some cases this was unavoidable due to the fact that Cobblers and Mountains were planted in the same field and the Mountain failed to pass. Unless a grower is reasonably sure his Mountain seed is practically free of mosaic, he should not plant his Cobblers along- side of them.

/ Wilt, lack of vigour . a‘ 224 fields were rejected for either V/llt or lack of vigour. Wilt, is this case, refers principally to stem streak; This trouble was most frequently found in the poor, sandy. or low ly- ing soils and those lacking humus. It is our opinion that the Green Moun- tains would respond iar better when planted in soils of this tyne than dot-t the Irish Cobbler, which variety seems to be the one most frequently affect- ed.

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During our annual visits to the shod source tests in the South~ we have often been confronted with the state- ment of the pathologists there that our stock contained a small percent- age of spindle tuber disease. We, on cur part, feel that the presence oi this trouble was due entirely to the

_ climatic conditions prevailing there.

and insisted that the trouble tlid not exists in our fields here. The mam" was eventually brought to a climax in a. iieid in New Jersey where ‘the counts showed as high as 9%. We still felt that possibly an error had been made in the seed and that perhaps it had come from some other source than P. E. I. However, in order to prove or disprove this, the Dominion Botanlst, on behalf oi the Dominion Department of Azﬂoulturt- ""1 M1‘- Boulter, on behalf of the Provincial Department, and, zincldentally ll" Potato Growers‘ Association, ulreed to defray the expenses of two expert pathologists to the llrovlnoo- Thm men arrived atfan ideal time when the disease could be readily diagnos- od. We travelled continuously for practically two whole dtyt "Bill"! fields here and there aloha the Wly as we came to them, and no 801N119 tuber was in slﬂllli ullywllm- o“ m9 afternoon of the second day W6 We" headed for the fields oi ‘the HOW" whogg stock was represented in the New Jersey field mentioned before. It was there we met Our w°lell°°r i“ ms, Martin and Fernow were not long ln showing us many plant-l ll- fccted with the disease. It was qultc u revelation to us. We staked several of these and the owner kindly ooh- scntcd to slve us the “ﬁlm 5° m" .:.~ can plant them hero in the experi- llllilitdi I'll-s tlllﬂ Y0" l" older m train the 111a,. ;ctors in diagnosing tho symptoms. We hope. l>°l°l¢ m“ w“ son's work commtrwﬂ. i0 b9 “l9 w recognise spindle tuber disease. In this‘ connection, I wish to stoic W! shall be severe in all cases where this disease is present as we feel that only by such methods will we be able to keep it under control.

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Dr. Gussomis Message To _ Potato Growers

Mclullc in P. E. I. certificated seed Potato growers: » First of all we in Ottawa who are intcrmtcd in certified seed potatoes with you all a very luccessful cea-

. tun lo 1m. more successful especially

as far as prices are concerned. Dur- lﬂk the pllt year we had ‘an lllilstra- tion of what is the result of an at- tempt onthc part of some P. n. 1. growers to fget rich quick." The grow- nig of certiﬁed seed potatoes is not like Blmbllug in stocks. ‘If you con- tinue unwtscly and grow potatoes more extensively than intensively you will klll the goose that lays the Bold- en eggs. If every one increases his acreage you will _ove roduce as you did last year and potatoes will sell as

_ they do now here in Ottawa. for 98

cents per bag of 90 lbs. Seed potato

' growing is no speculation or at any

rate should not be regarded as such. Be forward. Canadians on the whole are more wealthy than Europeans. they can afford to purchase higher concentra‘ ‘ foods, though more costly, therefore there is a limit to domestic consumption. Consider the, advisability of organizing for the pro- duction of any other agricultural pro duct which through the intelligence and diligence of the Prince Edward Island" farmer may soon establish a similar enviable reputation as they have established for potatoes. What that product should be I cagnot say, but if you would appoint a committee and consult with the superintendent of the Experimental Farm, Mr. J. A. Clark, I am positive material benefit would result from this. Do not but all your eggs in one basketl Go in for in- tensive ‘ “ like Denmark-you have the advantage over the Dane

but youlack the market possibilities and oven these you can conquer if you would aim at producing quality instead oi quantity. 'I‘hl.s you have proven for yourselves through your success in growing reed potatoes-the best on the Continent.

In closing I have another message- the levying of fees for seed potato certiﬁcation hasbcen‘ postponed. No ices will be charged this coming sea- ech. ' l

Wishing you every success and with personal regards to all of you.

Sincerely, H. T. Clussow Dominion Botanist.

DELEGATES TO, FARMERS‘ MEETING S

At the last session oi the Farmers‘ Week tings in the Prince oi Wales College, the following were among those presenta-

J. 1". Graham, Stanchel; Alfonso Bryenton. R. R. 0., Charlottetown; J. J. McKinncn, St. Peters; J. Justin Larkin. Five liouses: H. I". McDon- ald, Bristol; Clarence Macdonald, Mt. Stewart; Henna-n MacFarlane, 13e- deque; Willard Ferguson, Suffolk; Oliver Saunders, Winsloe; P. Mc- Quald, W. W. Owen, Frenchfort; John Stetson, Marshfield; J. F. Mac- I-‘arlane; w. a. wc/ncn, w. n. God- frey, James McCormac, Lester E. Pro- fitt, Albcrton; Hibbert G. Hughes, Covehead; James E. Smith. Rocky Pt.: Mont Arlnear, Montague; J. A. O'Keefe, Avondalc: Wm. Duffy, Bun- bury: Seymour McLennan, Alexand- ra; Lincoln Wood. Royalty Jct.; F. G. Bchaad, York; Qulnis C. Schaad. Gattlieb Schud, York; E. H. Brad- Hugh J. McLean, Clyde River; Geo. E. ‘Brown, Kensing- ton; D. B. Campbell, Brookfield; Wcndeiin Morrissey. Royalty East; J. .1. Driscoll, Hillsboro; Wm. Younk- er, Kingston; Gordon A. Newson, North River; W. J. Wortman; D. T. Kenya; J. M. McLean; J. J. McDon- ald; Inuil H. Muttart; Wm. If: John- stcnc; J. B. Saunders; Wm. .1. Gib- son; I. W. Webster, Moi-ell; Douglas Aitkcli: O. R. Morris, Brldalbnne; D. Wallace Medley. Stanley Bridge; W. It. McKIY. Btackltyi Thor. Wig- morc, Graham's Road; GcrdnnTay- ior, Rocky Point; M181 N. ‘hylor, ltanlllcul Dcimo: P. g farther; .1. ii, oral-k. Iilpl. rural: Clifford Mc- riwen: P. n. rroorccor: Ancul Mc- Lean; W/W. 'ulCd0ﬂl1d; waiter Buntlin; J. A. IIOGIIII; Jll. L, Hanlcn: ll. 1min. Tait.

If farm produce ‘is high in price, then farmer: can afford to .

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by ownin, wonderful fertile land--

Following is a continuation of the report of the Central Farmers Insti- tute meeting held at Prince of Wales College Hall Thursday morning:

In connection with the resolution re taxation the opinion was expres- sed by some of those present that the taxes on farmers were already quite high enough. Many seemed to consid- er that the city people were hardly paying their fair share in taxation for public works.

The thanks of the meeting was ex- tended to Dr. Lirioel Stevenson for the addresses and demonstrations given. .

The following directors were ap- pointed for the present year:

Prince-J. E. Gallant, B. MacLel- lan, R. A. Proﬂtt.

Queens-Peter Brodie, W. W. Cros- by, C. E. MacKenzie. l

Kings-W. H. Hayden, P. A. Mac- Isaac, J. E. Dlngwell. -

The executive held an after meet- lIlB Bl Which the following officers were appointed:

President, W. W. Crosby, Cornwall; Vice President. J. E. Gallant, Tignish; Secretary, C. E. MacKenzie, Milton,

AFTERNOON SESSION

‘The afternoon session was occu- pied by a very largely attended meet- ing of the Potato Growers Associa- tion, the President Mr. J. J. Trainer occupying the chair. A

The, ﬁrst business of the meeting was an address by the Secretary and Manager, Mr. Boulter, in which he discussed the situation as regards the growing, shipping and marketing of potatoes. The market he described as in the most deplorable condition he had ever seen it. He counselled the continuance of. mixed farming, without advising farmers as to‘the acreage they should plant. A possible tariff against our, seed potatoes en- tering the United States is being vig- orously protested against by southern planters. Last year l-l-4 million bus: were sold by the Association, of which 800,000 bus. were seed. He deplored the effects of price cutting by ship- pers, and, in closing, discussed the question oi fertilizer, ‘which the as- sociation is able to supply at the same price as last year. The discus- sion on Mr. Boulters address was participated in by Messrs. C. Gavan Harding, Hon. W. M. Lea, and others,

The meeting was tllcn addressed by 'Mr. G. Peppin, who said thatsome- thing over 32,000 acres of potatoes were under cultivation last year in this province-an average of 7 acres per grower. 81.6 acres pllSSéd-inspeg. tion. He stated thatwve have as dis- ease free potatoes as any which are grown in the North American con- tlnent, and then went onto deal with the incidence of the various dis- eases from which our potatoes suffer,

He announced _that application forms for inspection will not be re- ceived later than June 10th.

" He read a letter to the potato growers of Prince Edward Island by Dr. H. T. Gussow, Dominion Botan- ist, written on February 22nd, cau- tioning the growers against over pro- duction, and emphasizing intensive agriculture, similar to that practiced in Denmark. Put quality ahead of quantity, Dr. Gussow advised. He stated that no inspection fees will be charged this year.

Mr. Peppin, in closing, nrionunged that he had opened an office 0n the third floor of the Tweel building.

A discussion ensued as to whether or no manure together with fertilizl <91‘ Rave rise to diseases. Mr. J. J. MacDonald did not find that man. ure caused disease Mr. Macquald al- so had 800d results from the appli- cation of manure.

Mr. C. C. Thompson cf the South. Ilte Produce 00., then gave an ad- dress in which he described certain "Pout! o! ‘liming and marketing potatoes in the southern not“,

He said that, in ﬁfteen potato ﬂowing states in the south the acre. use 1M lumped from‘ 100,000 lcfﬂ in I025 to 203,000 acres in 1m. 1n "W, however. 0h! pftllpcctlvg gurg- agc was 101,000. .

He read a letter from a mughm. grower, in which it he stated that

Final Meetings: Farmers vWeek

dealers to consider better ways of marketing; Just ‘now in Ontario, dealers are selling other potatoes as Prince Edward Island potatoes- thus trading on our reputation.

If we would chan e our methods and get after the Canadian trade. we could grow more potatoes than ever. But it is a mistake for farmers to grow large quantites of potatoes which they cannot store; and thcnbe flirted t0 dump them on themarket, lowering prices. He deprecated price cutting among shippers. What we "need, he said, is ctr-operation all round. - ' -

Mr. I-Iyndman felt that not even the dealers themselves would wish to undermine this. organimtioh. we should try to get some arrangement by which we may all act together and not only us in this Island, but also the New Brunswick dealers and growers as well. He stigmatized the statistics published at Washington and Ottawa as being misle " . For instance it was stated that 147 Gwt. per acre was produced- this year as against 00 last year, whereas every one knew that such was not the case.

The President Mr. I.‘ J. Trainor, also deplored the dumping of potatoes on the market at any price which had caused the present sickness in the industry. It ‘is abtoluteiy neces- sary that we have some arrangement by which either all the farmer's be- long to our association, or else all the dealers became affiliated with it, so that price cutting will be put an end to. . As an association we must make some further» effort to stabilize the industry in this province, and it can- not do so without the co-operualon 'of the farmers. The sooner we leal- lzle that we must eliminate competi- tion in selling, the better it will be‘ for us all. He advocated a. control selling organization. -

Mr. W. W. Crosby asked if it was possible to pool the interests of every farmer so that those who get ill inst will get the some price as those who soil at the top of the market. Until this could be done, the situation would be a hard _c for the farmers.

Mr. Boulter was ct of the opinion that there was any way in which sales could be pooled. He felt that thevdeal- ers were doing all they could to find markets. Prices were a matter of sup- ply and demand, and if there was ov- er-production, the price was bound to be low. ‘ e g Mr. Trainer repudia‘ ‘ the story that the Potato Growers Association had lowered thé price ‘of table ‘stock.

MnJ. 0. Hyndnun advocated put- ting up our“ potatoes in attractive small packages, labeled ‘with the place of- their origin. Marketing in bulk. in large bags, he thought, was a mistake. _' , _'

IIe also advocated more extcilslve storage facilities. Mr. Keefe was very strongly of tho opinion that alipc- tato growers should Join the organi- zation. m. aocltél- advocated the growing of Spalding Rose potatoes.

avaumu SESSION '

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At the evening session, three hand- some trophies, donated by Lieuten- allt Governor Hearts to the winners lll each county in a contest for the greatest improvement in farm home- stead: during the season of.1920, were presented by His Honour.

The success ul . contestants ' we're Mrs. Robert Barrett, 8t, Eleonora;

and Mr. A. H.‘MacBclth, Marshfleld.

Hon. W. M. Lea who presided, fold of the inception of in‘; contest. Home twenty people cntared,»he llld, and Mr. H. H. Shaw, Superintendent '0! Education had a very" diﬂoult mat- ter in judging in the competition, so great ‘were the improvcmcntrwhich were effected. Not only were the twenty 1mm improved. I but, a valu- able stimulus giycn to farm home improvement in the whole country.

On account of the‘ train connec- tions it was icgnttcdbhat the win- ners of thotrophiu from Prince and xiii;- Oountlcl val-o unable to be present. lo their tropblcl wcrotobc presented to ur. O. 0. ‘rhomplooarid Mr. H. H. lhawwbc ' represented them. ’ .

HI: Honor Lieutenant l-Gcvcrnn Hearts 013100000 Ir." lac. or!!!- it for inaugurating the plum, on

Mrs. Herbert Poole, Lower Montague '

pointing out bcailtilaicf- the- Il- v

ment which since the inauguration was noticeable on every hand, boln in homes and schools.

The family of Governor Hearts

now travelling in Europe had writ- '

ten home that they had seen noth- ing so beautiful as the Island scenery except the Bay oi Naples.

His Honor felt there was much lit- erary ability latent in the children of the country and the city. He an- nounced his intention therefore, of awarding prizes for short stories, my $25.00 for the first; $15 for the second. $10 for the third and several other prizes of $5 each, and he proposed to arrange with the editors of the papers to help with the scheme. Ill-B Honor expressed his. ieasure that two of the winners were ladies. He also voiced his regret that sortie of the people in the country did not ai- ford him the opportunity of ente:- taining them at Government House. It was hoped that next year the cups might be presented earlier —lf‘ pol- sible at the Provincial Exhibition.

His Honor then presented the tro- phies.’

In receiving the cup for Mrs. Bar- rett, Mr. H. H. Shaw announced that ‘there were p2 competitors rath- er than 20—1l in Prince County, 13 in Queens and ll in Kings County. He warmly‘ praised the beauty of Mr!- Barrett’: homestead.

Dr. Lionel Stevenson then gave in address, in the course cf which he dealt first of all with the parasites of the horse which, in Ontario, cause a loss of 2.1-2 million dollars per

ear. . '

He expressed amazement at the parasites found in horses ﬁfteen or sixteen years ago in Nova Scotia.

Be careful to sponge with a 2 per cent solution of carbollc around the‘ legs and the lips of the horse, the‘ places where the botfly lays its eggs. or elsz- scrape with a razor blade. A tar ointment placed on these parts will prevent the flys from depositing their eggs. Treat the horse with a l to 6 drams of carbon bisulphide, giving no food for 24 hours before. One treatment is sufficient.

The same remedy will kill round_

worm of the horse. This round worm; has the same life history as the E round worm of swine and infection‘ S carried the same way. A tlreuoll of an ounce of creolin in a quart of wafer Ls also effective.

Reports Presented at Central _

Farmers

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Gentlemen :4! am sure it is a great pleasure for me, along with your Sec- retary, to assist iii opening this an- nual meeting of the Central Farm- er's Institute _of Prince Edward 15-‘ land. In looking over the week's programme. which is a full one. you will note there has been only three’ hours allowed us for the transaction of business, or any discussion that may arise. r

‘One might ask the question “Has this centl-al Institute any real func- tion to perform, or might we very well eliminate it from the week's schedule?” To my mind it HAS a very important part to play, and should be the central meeting of the whole week. If you will follow the other meetings, you will find that a number of problems of vital im- portance ‘are not touched upon at all; Secondly, that this meeting lends it- self to Jrcer, more open discussion.

In some of the other organizations, where a large amount of business is. being transacted from year to year,‘ the time is partly taken up in dctail- ed reports. and where discussion is‘, allowed at all, it usually ends in cri- , ticism, nlhether Just or unjust.’

In passingfl would like to say '8] word in regard to an executive body,= and is relation to the organization} it represents. I always feel a keen responsibility when elected‘ a member of an executive. for I know on: must BlW8ys_ be true to himself, and also the larger body he represents. It is right here that the ccnfidcrlce of the . people is sometimes lost. I do notl crre how competent or capable any‘ executive may be, if they fail to re- I cognizc tlze individual. tlzcy are“ bound f/o breed mistrust. The pub- l lic must have the truth,——it, is the only thin; that will pel-lnanellily sat- isfy. Any" executive. then. ill order to be worthy of tile confidence placed in them, should ‘try to educate, en- lighten, and szrve, to the best in- tcrcsi: of all ccncenled.

In rpeakn; of agriculture in gen- l era] in thi: province in 1928. we are Blltl to report a very successful y.’1i‘.

Fin worllls can be E°l§ rid of by I mixture of wormseed oil and mineral] cillor caztor oil. The horse is first to, be starved 30 hours beforehand. An encma. of an infusion of quassla chips» is effective. loo. ‘

For lice in horses, dust with sap:- dilia seed, or powdered clerris root.

Dr. Stevenson next treated of the‘ pai-asltes of poultry. H: critieizedl unsanitary poultry arrangements, as. breeding parasites. For round worms. four quarts of wheat, boiled with‘ a tablespoon of Gillett‘: lye. An enema of i teaspocnful oil of wormseed, mil;- cd with 8 oz. caster oil is useful. The Ncma. capsules are made in the Silo gulted to poultry and are useful, and easy to administer. .

For caccun worms, give one ill-Wild of tobacco mixed in arty rounds o! mash.

For tape worms, a drug known H; canial should be Ell/ell-

Wtillmll these treatments rel-nem- b“ to keep the premises clean.

Tuberculosis of poultry should l1! guarded aaalnlt. ‘

‘Speaking of foxes. Dr. Steven-BO" stated that in Ontario it was lourld that form must be kelll» l" lllllﬂd" o. preferably on coin-d floors to avoltl "fox parasites.

For round worm in foxes, use Nema (tetrachlorethylene) capsules. similar to those advised for sheep, swine lull Poultry. v

Tape worm in foxes is not hard lo handle. A ‘mixture of oil of chclloP°' dium with oil of nalefcrm is safcand effective, both for young or old 10KB-

Lung worm has wrought havoc in form; in Ontario. The luefulneu o! board ﬂoors comes in‘ here, in irre- muting rc-infectlon of foxcr, as, if not re-infected they will Bet bettﬂ‘ again. ‘rho egg of the parasite must hatch on the around and if they wit the parasite will die. The Island vet- erinary doctors are able to treat thil ‘my effectively.

’ Hook worm is easy to control with a board floor. The ncma chill!!! ll effective against it.

For fleas or lice, clerris 9W4" m’ (mo; in very efficient. particularly the lltknr. Which il cll! to I011! °° tho foa.

Dr. ltcvcurcil next dealt with the

' ' "pg lamb, and dc-

0f course. if anyone spending a few

days on P. E. I. should hill-pen to

meet some of the men who unfor- tunately planted 75 to 100 acres of potatoes last spring. they might get a contradictory report. The potato growers. I, will admit, have been sev- ‘ erely punished this last yrlar. but this punishment may b: the mains Cl Dr:vent£ng_ a greater calamity in‘ the future.

The root crop ill general, was quit-l‘ abcvrthe average, which i: a great asset to a country boasting live-stool;

The dairy industry has been pap- tloularly encouraging tllis year, the mlltket for dairy products holding. flnrl. while ellpor: trade in dairy cattle has been remarkably keen. The ' dairy industry, although in ‘a. very‘ flourishing condition, needs a much better system of storing and market- v l"! ll-l Droducts. Ii the New Zea- land butter ccniinucs to flood into Canada during the winter months. the dairynlen will be forced to co-' operate and buy their mill feeds or: concentrate in larger quantities. I understand that the farmers aroundi Charlottetown have already secured‘ a carload of feed wheat through the‘ Maritime Marketing Board at Momg- i ton- monlsed by J. x. King. u. might be possible that this Boardl could handle this situation for us. ;

In connection with the dairy in- dustry I might mention the work be- l ing done by the Dept. oi Agricul- ture with the bull-loaning scheme now in operation in this province. The. idea, as I understand it, is to place good bulls in the poorer rec- tions of the province, where the need is greatest. If this work is con- tinued, we shall, no doubt. see great results. '

The breeding of good. heavy horses

the some diseases as young lambs. Treat in the same way. To avoid "scours" do not feed the cow too much after fan-owing. To treat, change the feed cf thcsow, and give her half an ounce of formaldehyde in the feed three time: a day:

_ For goltrc, hairleasness and rickets ave potassium iodide in mineral mat-

rs.

Too liberal, feeding of pregnant cwcc ll often dangerous. Ovcrfeeding of thou animal: for exhibition pur- poses has killed many of them. 'Abuartyvotccfthanhtomfluv- onccnwumovodbyllnmrdvcrt- no. occoudcd by no. l‘. "Ignore. and simpliﬁed by ﬁ. Iitcn cinema

At a meeting of thp executive of t“ our. uni u» hiain motion. certain matters relat- illt tooth nonunion cf the herd in

iiiooicod touioiu mo oomial meeting lnulouttnjnrtotaunooi-ooi-lyin mmnctlcoof vhichwlll appear in

fares. but in many lroads have been sadly neglected, nor:

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is almost rthlng of the past in province. I believe t nmttcl- in which the Dept. cf culture might render valuable lllllf“ ance, either by importing some pooh sires. or offering a bonus to l farmer who will. 1t is true we cah- get horses from Western CM lmuch quicker than we ran rallﬁ: Ithcm, but lltel‘ all, it takes two ‘ 1‘ihrce years to teach some of the‘ lmanners, and ones time mightfb’! lmore profitably spcnt raising them l In regard to sheep and swine, ‘shipping clubs are doing a gre lwork. promoting both quantity an quality. 'I'he advanced registry jswine recently inaugurated, will o §tainly do a great deal towards ' 1 ing the quality of the Canidian bl} ‘con hog. We can col-lgiatulate ‘I - ‘management this yeayjupon secu l the services-of Dr. Stevenson, aina 'who has had‘ valuable experience " ‘dealing with live stock diseases. H wisit at this time will furnish ne limpitﬂtifin. especially to those int lasted raising sheep and swine.’ The production of eggs and poult is steadily_ irlcrersing. With ‘t time we hat‘: at our dizpcsal in ti? _ meeting, we might very well lea.’ it at that. and let the old hen the conning.” __ I have merely pointed out a to”. things in connection with agricultzlqiaéf

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l-which I felt‘might be intelligentm, ‘cliscuased.

If any oi‘ you gentlemeti have in mind any subject which have omitted: and you feel shou i be taken rp here, I hope you will feel free to introduce it. If.

So much for agriculture. Whli about our roads? P. E. Island m yo< excel in a good lliany respects, bill when we mention pilblic hlgilwayg.

‘she is forced to take a second places-i

There has been a good deal of work" done oli some of the main thoroughi ’ cases tile by- -

instance, botll roads leading frail} Freetown to North Bedcque. I would‘ like to see a special effort made this

‘year/to ﬁx up the byroads oi the

province in ﬁrst class shape. In these days of speed and efficiency, ivhei we arebelhgllnked up so cioselL. with the other parts of Canada. and the outside world, it is extremely portallt that the government of tlfil

province be as progressive in their . endeavours as

the governments in other provinces, so that we along with our fellow-citizens get an equal chance on common ground.

Ill ccmlusioll. this morning, I with

,to bring to your mind the problem

that I feel is of the most importance, one that should challenge every citi-

‘zen of Prince Edward Island, not

lllercly as sucll, but in a larger field

yof service, namely, Canada, the Briti-

lsli Empire, and if you will, the world

_at large. This problem, as I see it, ll‘.

Are we developing the youth of day to the extent that they will 31c ﬁtted to accept responsibilities iii every vocation of life. For instance. what stamp of young man are bk looking iorln the agricultural wprlcffo

lcarry on the new outlined develdit- lnlents? Is it the young man wit §

ﬁnancial goal to be achieved in a c i"- taln number of years, 0r one with an objective he GI- pects will take a. lifetime iio accomplish? A young man m ‘t accumulate wealth and property, at as far as his duty. to home, cqi§¥ munlty, or country is concerned, hlgc miserably failed. Is it not the yo man who, having quietly accepted. ye responsibilities which his circum- stances present, knowing he is fitted ior that work, determines to live a life that shall be an uplift to hu- manity in the highest sense of the term? Although his life purpose may lead him out from ills home com- munity into the wider world, he will be prepared to take his place in any land or climc. It 1s up w us, at any cost. to nt them roi- life's best kill: highest task, the serving of their fellow-men’! Respectfully submitted, a. A. raom-r, 4

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