| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1911 ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS AND MATSQUI NEWS PAGE THREE Beeeccsevececccoces Have Your ee Chicks Sexed by experienced Sexers G. L. and B. D. McAninch wing a record of 9934 and a respectively, on. tests. All Work Guaranteed. FOR BETTER GARDENS USE Phone Langley 82R1 Murrayville e ING CL tee IIZER It takes a healthy, quick- growing plant to produce crisp, succulent vegetables. 923 Biggar Road FLOWERS. Weddings ___ Rare Plants Commercial vegetable growers know this secret and use ample quantities of CLL Fertilizer to produce quality crops. Shrubs Rosebay Gardens Use C-L-L Urbanite in your ESOS hos) garden this year, R.R. 1, Abbotsford i NON Order Urbanite from your dealer, Ba 44 044438 J. B. Dennis Auctioneer OHILLIWAOK, B.C. Telephone 5661 Sales at the Dennis Auction Barn Saturdays at 12 noon and 7:30 p.m. Canadian Industries Limited Agricultural News and Notes of Interest to Local Farmers WARBLE FLY CONTROL PAYS DIVIDENDS Ye ‘i and Hogs, 12 noon. FERTILIZER DIVISION GaENGY sige bees 1 o'clock. New Westminster, B.C. Farm Dispersals Conductea e i anywher. In Abbotsford, buy C-I-L rtilizer from FSM-9 Photo Courtesy B.C. Electric Agricultural Division. ‘he Dominion department of Agriculture estimates the losses in Canadian hides die to cali fies, from seven to fourteen million dollars annually. Warble flies constitute a cow’s most serious pest, laying their eggs on the hairs in July, to burrow into the skin and spend most of the winter deep within the body. In February the grubs migrate to the back under the oy through which they bore small breathing holes. Large lumps appear on the cow’s back. On reaching maturity they work their way through the Wises holes, drop to the ground and within six weeks the orange and yellow warble fly emerges, ready to lay its eggs and so complete the cycle. During the time the grubs are in an accessible position on the back, is the weakest spot in the whole life cycle. At no other time can the pests be so easily controlled. Derris powder solution applied to the back three times during this period kills all the grubs in almost 100% cases. Harold Hicks, B.S.A., director of Z Over 92,000 men were provided with sleeping accommodation in the Halifax Y.M.C.A. Hostel during its first yedr of operation. BRACKMAN-KER MILLING Company, Limited — HOTKAPS Protect Your Young Plants AN INDIVIDUAL HOTHOUSE FOR EVERY PLANT—PRO- TECTS FROM RAIN, BIRDS, INSECTS. WRITE FOR IN- FORMATION. ; Tie Your Plants With TWIST-EMS of the Act, iz Experimental Farm, where the above picture was taken, says not mly are Afaamanda of dollars lost in hides, but milk production is reduced and butchers have to trim off much “licked beef,’”’ reducing the price for the ¢areass. In 1923, when compulsory control of warble flies was introduced in Denmark, 29}¢% of all hides were grubby. ‘tubby hides were reduced to 214 ter three years operation . Such results can be obtained To. in the Valley if the necessary co-operation is received. Most farmers use fertilizer on cultivated crops but generally the pasture is left to fend for itself. B&K SEEDS TRUE TO VARIETY SELECTED WITH CARE » We stock a complete line of Garden Vegetables, Cereal Grains, Forage Crop Clover and Grass Seeds —BUY BY GRADE— —f-I-L Free-Flowing Fertilizer— - THE BRACKMAN-KER MILLING COMPANY LIMITED Phone 52 Abbotsford Gordon Peardon Local Manager Even the barnyard manure will be applied to the corn or man- gold crop pwhile the pasture field is cursed for not holding out dur- ing,the dry summer months. This is due to a misunderstanding of the value in good pasture. In pasture grass the livestock farmer has his cheapest source of feed, According to the U.S. De- partment of Agriculture 100 Ibs. of digestible nutrients from pas- ture costs 64c, from alfalfa hay 88c, from corn $138 and from cats $2.02. Pasture is low cost feeding—the cow harvests for her- self. Fertilized pasture is playing a greater role each year in the live- stock areas of British Columbia. The reason why more farmers are devoting more time and care to their pasture has been explained by the lower feed costs but the added benefit of calcium and phos- HOT NEWS! What would it be worth to you to eliminate the daily, year in, year out trek from kitchen to barn and back agai of the i with an clectrie water heater. Twelve gallons of pure, bubbling. water heated to 180 desrees, ready for day or night serviee, Interested? Of course you are, A dairy water heater is one of the greatest improvements your farm €an possess. And you CAN possess one for very little, Your B.C. Electric representative will answer any inquiries on dairy water heating. Talk to him about it. SRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. LTD Phates supplied to livestock through the grass is also of major importance. Long-time grazing on the same area has gradually de- pleted the soil of these essential minerals. As a quick substitute Farmers are Devoting More Time find Care to Their Pasture Grass FARMERS’ NEGLECT IN PAST HAS BEEN DUE TO MISUNDERSTANDING OF VALUE OF GOOD PASTURE SECOND ESTIMATE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTION The commercial acreage of to- bacco in Canada in 1940 was 67,- 930 acres, compared with 92,300 in 1939. Production has been estimat- ed at 60,926,106 pounds as against 107,703,400 pounds in 1939, a re- duction of 44 per cent. The flue- cured crop amounted to about 39 million pounds in 1940 compared with 79.7 milion in 1939. These figures are based upon the second estimate made by the Agricultural Branch, Dominion Bureau of Stat- istics, Ottawa. mineral supplements have been added to rations. But no mineral supplement can correct a defici- ency so well as a food already rich in these essential minerals. In order to build up the mineral content of the legumes and gras- ses, the pasture must be well lim- ed and fertilized with a balanced plant food. The careful farmer is planning his pasture program now. One plan is to apply 2-16-6 at the rate of 300 pounds per acre and rotate the grazing. It pays with more feed, cheaper feed and rich- er feed, The District Agriculturist, Corporation of the District of Sumas, B.C. ll NOTICE I he will be at the Municipal Hall, Whatcom Road, on Thursday, March 13th, to distribute treatment for Warble Fly to farmers in the district, w Mr. G, L. Landon, advises | PROTECT YOURSELF BY PURCHASING {20/0 ECR The Chicks which Give Results TELEPHONE 199 Write, Telephone or Call for your copy of our “BANNER YEAR” BOOK It contains many new and added features that will help you in the production of more eggs, Ramp & Sendall LANGLEY PRAIRIE WLI KILGARD JERSEY WINS CERTIFICATE Moy Afterglow, Jersey owned and tested by Mrs. K. M. McIn- tosh, whose farm is at Kilgard, has completed a splendid R.O.P. rec- ord of 11,597 lbs. of milk, 748 lbs. of fat, with an average test of 6.45 per cent, as a senior four-year-old in 365 days, and has been award- ed a gold and silver medal certifi- cate by the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. Moy Pearl, as a junior two-year- old in 365 days has produced 8431 lbs. of milk, 459 Ibs, milk, testing 5.44 per cent. Pearl is a daughter of the silver medal Lindel! Signalman’s Standard. sire, PRICES LOWER AT SATURDAY SALE Prices at Dennis Sale Barns on Saturday, March 8 were: top cow, Jersey, 6 years old, fresh 3 days, $68.50. Other fresh cows from $35 to $67. Young stock $21 to $41; Beef cows $37 to 60; Beef Bull $60 to $107; Calves 25e to $10. Poultry 37¢ to 87c; Weaners $1.30 to $3.55; Feeders $4.50 to $9.50; Butcher hog $11.75 to $17.75; Sows $11.50 to 25.50; Horses $17 to $59. At the sale Wednesday, March 5, Bulman Bros. horsés, Black team of mares topped the sale 7 and 8 years old, $137 each. Brown team of mares, $100 and $80 respectively. Roan mare, $118.50. Average of load, $84. There were 16 head in the sale. TIMELY TIPS - W va W Bradner Gardener ote 4 MARCH FLOWER GARDEN Lawns should now ‘e cleaned up and rolled. Finish digging shruberies, cultiv- ate flower borders, ‘ Keep the hoe going around the tulips and daffodils, Prune ever- greens that need attention. \ In warm corners plant out half your hardy plants towards the end of the month, Carnations, Penstemons are now ready to plant. There is still time to rearrange your permanent borders. —T. Preece. Seed Tesis At Home for Germination All seed in Canada to be sold un- der grade must be tested and graded in the laboratories of the Plant Products Division, Domin- ion Department of Agriculture. As free testing in these laboratories has been discontinued, it is likely that more seed will be tested at home, particularly for germination when the object is simply to de- termine if the seed will grow sat- isfactorily. Whether the seed is tested at home or not, if it is to be sold by grade, it must of course be tested and graded by the Plant Products Division at the respective rates of fees for those services as laid down in the provisions of the Seeds Act. It is quite practicable, states the Plant Products Division, to test at home most kinds of seeds for ger- mination, especially those that ger- minate easily and quickly, such ag cereals, corn, peas, beans, and many others. In fact, with the ex- ception of some of the grasses, there are few seeds which cannot be tested at home for germination satisfactorily for all practical pur- poses without special equipment. All that is required is a four or five-inch flower pot or other con- tainer of similar size with a hole in the bottom to allow drainage, some loamy earth, planting in it at proper depth of say 50 to 100 seeds, watering sufficiently to keep moist, and counting the Sprouts when they emerge. The percentage of germination may be figured by multiplying the total _ number of normal and healthy ‘sprouts by 100 and dividing by the number of seeds planted. Most seeds germin- ate well at ordinary house tem- perature, but they should not be put near a stove or radiator to be- come over-heated, nor should they be put on the window sill to be chilled’ at night. In the event of unsatisfactory home tests for ger- Mination, and the quantity of seed involved warrants the cost, a rep- resentative sample may be sentto the Plant Products Division foran Official test. ee The Y.M.C.A. has a standing or- der for shipment of 4,000 lbs. of Magazines overseas each month. Owner, Name, Breed J. MeGarva, Trixie, H Yvonne, H. _ i J. J. T. Hunter, ¢ le, J, J. T. Hunter, Roxie, J. J. T. Hunter, Nora Dias H. E. Stewart, Sally, H, _ Dr. E. H. Saunders, Nobles Mistletoe, PBJ, __ Dr. E. H. Saunders, Flyer’s Rose, P.B.J, _ a J. Olsen, Polly, H, _. J. Olsen, Violet, J, C. H. Beldam, Ka G. N. J. Towe, Tiney, G. N. J. Towe, Susie, G. W. Porter & Son, Goat, H. W. Porter & Son, Jose, H. Rudge, Brindle, G. . Rudge, Maud, H, Rudge, Rose of St. Roch Rudge, Fanny, G. .. Rudge, Buttercup, ‘G Rudge, Rose, G. _ . Rudge, Fraser, G. Rudge, Primetta, G. QQ 9° QQQAD 2a Mrs. C. Stafford, Jennie Lou, J. Corbett, May, H. _ ~ Corbett, Fuzzie, H. Corbett, Mous Ay i ; . Campbell, Millie, H. . Campbell, Nigger, H, Campbell, Ver epee ee Campbell, Flossie, G. Road Hall, Tuesday, March 18. i os C, H. Beldam, G.M, Siza, P.B.G, C. H. Beldam, G.M. Maud, P.B.G. W. Porter & Son, Funnyface, H D, Annual meeting of the Sumas C.T.A, t a SUMAS COW-TESTING ASSOCIATION age milk > HSI} Q | D8 0m el oes WS RELI SI oe Cs S. HEEL. BUILD NOW BEFORE, PRICES GO HIGHER HENRY FALK BUILDER - CONTRACTOR Estimates Given R.R. 1, Abbotsford 3941 Huntingdon Road Ser a EGGS ADVANCE CENT Egg prices rose a cent in Van- couver on Monday. Producer prices Were quoted at .17 for Grade A large; .16 for Grade A medium; and .14 for Grade A pullets. Cor- responding wholesale prices are 21, 20 and .18. A pipeline milker is now in use at the farm of J. H Smith, Page road, Matsqui. Ss Certify victory with certificates.