I Soil lllonservstlon And Related Problems from lleportbyths Plnosldward Island Branch I as "W" or the snteuuau-st About 7ao.000 mm. or 56 per rim. of the total area of Prince E.dv\".i.rd Island is potentially well suited for the production of agri- gultuml crops oomrnonly grown m this region. The remainder con- ...” of land marginal or sub-msr- gmai for agriculture or is taken by roads. ponds. streams, etc. The Chsrlotteto as soils, occupy- mg the unrest screens. extend in an almost continuous block from summsrsids in a. north-west to south-east direction to the south- {Bill-Tall region along the Queens- Kings county border line. There are smaller areas in Prince, ex- mlaing from Misoouche to Tyne Valley. and also in the vicinity or Aims and Green- mount. In Kings County the larg- all areas are in Morsll-st. Peters sewn, in the Monticello sector gud, around Red Point, souris, Rollo Bay and New Perth. The surface soils in this series vary from fine to very sandy loam and are susceptible to severe erosion “here the grade is 5 per cent or met‘. This series comprises one of nm most important agricultural ,.o;}.s in the Province. The Albertoh. series is the vnast extensive. These soils occur mainly in the eastern part of the l.~!and. particularly in the west- _mtral sections of Kings County, .lllCl extend into Queens County. Another moderately large area is situated in the south-western part »_' Queens County. In many ra- necis .they are similar to the Char- ..itt,etown soils, but contain a ..trger percentage of coarse sand. rhough all are subject to erosion. about i5 per cent, chiefly in the muth-western P6-Fl» 01 Queen! :ounty, are reduced in agricultur- I] value by the risk of very severe ‘l‘0SiOI"I. J Cullodon Serlos The Culloden series is the third most extensive. These soils are t)Cl.\LEd chiefly in south-western {inns County and in south-eastern Queens. The dominant texture of he surface soil is sandy loam. mt the subsoils are loose. porous md frequently gravelly. The water iolding capacity is low and fertility H difficult to maintain. A con- '.irlr~ra.ble area was once cleared ind cultivated but has been allow- d to revert to woodland. Much if the land that is cleared at pre- ient has been abondomed or neg- Pleasure ‘ . . . In a better cup of tea! MORSE’S Standard TEA kMarven’s CILIIY II (I hrte of Canada. looted and is now covered by a Beauty rrawth of brown top, wild oat grass and poverty gym, 5; I claae._t_.liese soils are particularly s e to erosion However. some are well suited for potatoes if liberal amounts of fertiliser are used and a satisfactory supply or 0'2!-nlc matter is providw. The Armsdale series, the fourth most extensive. is located chiefly in Prince and Kings counties. The towlflnhy is nearly level to de- DNI-Ilonfll. ” “ drainage is poor and. in most localities, natural outlets are lacking. There soils are practically all covered by woods consist‘ of spruce, tamarack, alder, swamp maple and, in Prince County. cedar. Drainage is the fundamental problem; but, even when drained, some are only mar- ginal to submarginal. Western Prince The O’I..eary series ranks fifth in extent. These soils are located in the western part of Prince County. They vary from heavy fine sandy loam to clsty loam. the latter predominating, and are classed among the better agricul- tural soils of the Province. Ow- ing to drainage conditions and texture. their suitability for all farm crops is more limited than that of the Charlottetown series. The lilgmont series. the sixth most extensive. occurs chiefly in the western part of Prince County, the largest areas being in the vicinity of Enmore. Mt. Pleasant and Egmont Bay. The surface soil varies from dark grey to black and poor drainage renders these cally possible. are minor soil types. in mm r nervous work in and r or money clay loam. The topography is flat soils marginal for agriculture. Its value could be increased where the depth of soil and access to out» lets would make drainage economi- The Dunstaffnsge, Kildane Hali- burton, Pownal and Queens series I402’! 1‘AxI—Disl 6600-650. COOK'S for Perfect Pictures. CIASWELL for Better Photo- graphs. 1 ‘YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE- at the HUGHES DRUG STORI- VIBIT In-STYLE MILLINEIY. 163% Great George Street. Every style I-li—style. “W TREAT THE SICK WELL’. Giggey's Pharmacy. next Stewart’: Bakery. MEN! Choose, your Easter list today. See the new Adam 1-lets at 4.95. Henderson it Oudmore. GOOD I-‘IIIDAY SERVICE 3-4 pm. Kirk of S. James. Charlotte- town Ministerial Association. ATTEND TV. COURSE-J—Among the Islanders who attended a two-week course in television ser- vicing in Saint John. N. B., were Messrs. J. E. Cousins, Hunter Riv- er; C. R. Laird, Alberton; Art Murray. Bedeque; George Math- eson. 0'Leary. All received cer- tiflcates of efliciency. Card Of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Locksley Bowen and family, wish to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Murchison and all kind friends and neighbours, for cards. letters and expressions of sympathy during there recent sad bereavement. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Mrs. Gor- don Burns, who passed away April 13th., 1945. Somewhere back of the sunset. Where loveliness never dies She sleeps In a land of glory ‘Neath the blue and the gold of the skies. Remembered by Husband and Family. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Wm. Nell MacKay, Murray Harbour North. who departed this life. April 13th.. I953. A precious one from me is gone A voice I lover! is still; And In my and and aching heart I will always love you rather dear. Lovlngly remembered by your daughter. Annie Myrtle. ,. CITY AND D srlucr MIN! (.36 Will buy your new Easter I-lat style by Adam — at Henderson at Cudmoru. JDIDITI TAXI — Dial ‘I373 I310 or I253. KEIIOIENE. Electric and Pro- pane Gas. Refrigerators. Bryenton and Macxay. MATHEWS IE I’ 0 RT study group final meeting tonight 7.30 pm. Polycllnic. ROBERT HARRIS NIGHT at the Gallery, Library Building. 8.15 to night. Mr. R. H. Rogers speaker. Public invited. A SURE HI'l.'—M.srIe and Doreen Sullivan. Vernon. ages 6 and 7, vocal duet. Joan Howatt. Crspaud age 1!, Vocal solo. Kay Conahan .Rollo Bay. dancing with taps. P. E. I. All Star Cavalcade, P. W. C. Auditorium. April 22nd.. 8.p.m. Curd Of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors of the late Mrs. A. J. MacDonald. Tracadle Cross for the expressions of their deepest sympathy and kindness during our and bereavement. ' Signed: Mr. and Mrs. William .\iacDonald. Mr. ands Mrs. Wilson Timmons, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fraser and Mrs. Stanley Morse. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of EARL]! N. COLES who passed away April 18. I049 Lovingly nernembered by wife and family. In Memoriam In font! and loving memory of Maurice Mccloskey who departed this Ille April 13, 1950. Ever remembered by wife and Inmlly. S $$E01Vsl!E TIME AGAIN! ' We Spaclallga In ‘mg newest and Best Varieties. send for Free Catalogue Todsyl ARTHUR VESEY. York. P.I|:.l. MIN! Adam Hats 4.95, smartest telegram last evening styles ever shown. Henderson & Oudmcre. WIN! PAINT DRAWING — The winner of the Brandram l-lem?r- son paint drawing at Fennel] nd Chandler Ltd.. Saturday afternoon was Mr. Ted Praught. 184 Way- mouth Street, City. AUNT PASSES ER — Mr. or 157 Prince Street, IN VANCO UV- Walter G. Macxenzie received a A HUNGRY FOX saw some fine bunches of Grapes hanging from a vine that was Informing him that his aunt. Mrs. Donald MscLure, II. had passed away in Vancouver, 3. C.. early April 12. Mrs. MacLure was the former Christie Msclleod, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Ilacheod of Bradalbane. P. I. 1. She was the widow of the late Donald Macburs of Bradalbane and left here in 1688 but has vis- ited the Island frequently over the Tuesday, Aprll 18. 1954 The Guardian aunt two months ago when he found her in her usual good health. WINS EASTER BONNET — Winner of the Earl of I-liilsboro Chapter, I. O. D. E. Easter Bon- net drawing was Mn. D. I. Sinclair, 20 lmston St. Mrs. bane, has I-Iany Bernard. Breadal~ entered the Prince‘ years. Mr. MncKenzie Visited 3118 County Hospital for treatment. SAYS IAW IEA IEIPINT TORONTO. (CP)—Sam Juiuuum said Monday he saw a smgu R. serpent Sunday whils fishing for smelt at the mouth of the Humber river ‘on Toronto's western out. skirts. He said the creature. “about three times as long as an eel" and a foot in diameter. swam close to him with part of its body Ib0Ve Water. then disappeared. MORAL: Instead of saying "sour grapes” when you can't immediately 4 PIsaIi'*l' , . trained along a high trellis. and did his best to reach them by jumping as high \ as he could into the air. But it was all in attain your ambitions, build a ladder to success by opening a savings account with The ~_.;:_-" ...._..-1-as .- of new Anollldr firsll Another original) ‘ ‘ Garnet! of England has created a new and distinguished suiting — in a sparkling variety - Psoeness Brant ' tones. Tailored by (tom: vain, for they were just out of reach: so he gave up trying. and walked away with \ an air of dignity and unconcern. remark- Wll1ard’s Easter Wrap Chocolates 1 lb. box 8‘): you'll ing. "I ‘thought those Grapes were ripe. ,_ \ I y F but I see now they are quite sour." I0 29* What Y0“ 3°°k- ‘\:‘ Illuumlinn by Arthur Rarlltanr, fmrn (In Heulemann Edition of Aesop's Fables. Canadian Bank of Commerce. Add to your balance regularly and soon be in a position A HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! AND WE ARE GOING ALL OUT TO MAKE YOUR EASTER SHOP- PING A PLEASANT EVENT TOO, FOR WE HAVE STOCKED UP ON EVERYTHING YOU WILL WANT - - - AND AT PRICES YOU WILL REALLY GO FOR. LET US HELP YOU FILL YOUR EASTER BAS- KE'I‘—IT’S OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST. > Set A Better Table With These: Libby's (Fancy) TOMATOJUICE. 48oz.l'in 37¢ Libby's GRAPEFRUITJUICE. 48 oz.l'in 33: Libby's ' BLENDJUICE. 48oz.tin 35: Libby’s ORANGEJUICE. 48oz.fin 37: Rosedale (Choice) PEAS. Zrins 33: Graves (Choice) WAXBEANS. Zfins 33¢ Campbell's VEGETABLESOUP 2l'ins 27: Tender Green Fresh Snappy Tasty Tender Fresh Green ASPARAGUS. Iii. .. CELERY. 2 for . . .. GREEN BEANS. I5. Luscious Florida GRAPEFRUIT. 6 for CARROTS. I And We H¢ve'Fresh Vegetables & Fruit Too IFresh Crisp (Extra Large) 29: LETTUCE. head . . . . . Snow White (Large) 29: CAULIF-LOWER. head . Juicy Florida 39: ORANGES. 2 tier. — . . . . ‘ Tasty (F b. . . .. e 69: ransmrs. lb. New Crop Florida 45: TOMATOES. pkg. . 25¢ 45: 75: ull of Flavor) 09¢ _ 23: \ 1 00K! Easter BeelFrom The Fat Stock Show ...,. _. _ ..-..'...'u.'o..‘.. - - - and Is it ever good! .,BE SURE TO COME IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF THE ROAST THAT IS BOUND TO MAKE YOUR EASTER DINNER THE BEST EVER. ‘, Choice Prime Choice Prime MA'I‘'l‘llE\VS ) RIB ROAST RUMP ROAST 8 to 10 lb-_ Choice Prime Choice Prime TURKEYS Lb. 69¢ Smoked Shankless I PICNICS LB. 57: T-BONE ROAST SIRLOIN ROAST Choice Prime SHOULDER ROAST Brome Lake _ Regular (half or whole) DUCKS. lb. 59¢: HAM. lb. 69: “Special Grade" Cottage (half or whole) FOWL. lb. 42¢ ROLL. lb. 75¢ rmar-: uownr-noonr MONEY Kids Be sure to attend the show at the Prince Ed- ward Saturday. April 17th at 10 am. to receive free Howdy-Doody Money. 1/2 million dollars of Howdy- Doody Money will be given away absolutely free dur- lng this show. Don't forget Howdy-Doody Money Is enclosed In Ogllvle Cake Mixes, Rolled Oats and Vita- B Cereal. 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