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The try-overtime"t A Stock-Farm devoted to the breeding of Experimental . . Farm horses, cattle, sheep, and swme, has been main-

tained by the Provincial Government for about 40 years and the yearly surplus stock is divided among the three counties. The farm comprises 250 acres of land under cultivation and 25 acres of swamp and marsh. The greater part is managed as an ordinary farm, and is used in the support of a herd of pure-bred cattle. Two herds are kept—Shorthorn and Ayrshire. In 1901, experimental work with field crops was begun. From ten to fifteen of the leading varieties of the different field crops are grown side by side and comparative tests made. Experiments have also been conducted in the selection of seed in new fodder crops and in regard to the best dates for seeding. In 1902, an experimental orchard was established at the farm where upwards of forty varieties of apples, ten kinds of plums, and a smaller number of pears and cherries are being grown for test purposes.

Model In addition to the orchard at the farm, eight Orchard experimental orchards, each one acre in extent have been set at points throughout the country. It is proposed to have these cultivated in a proper manner, and kept as model orchards for public inspection.

Agricultural In 1901 an Act was passed (with an amendment Legislation in 1903) establishing a Department of Agri— culture as a branch of the Government service. This Department is under the management of a Commissioner of Agriculture and a Secretary. The Legislature also expends considerable amounts each year for the encouragement of the industry. Much useful knowledge pertaining to all branches of Agriculture is disseminated throughout the country; and the results accruing from this wise govern— mental policy have been great.

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