May S, 1920.] Agricultural Gazette ofN.S.W. 377 



Mr. Ward then described the use of artificial manures, explaining that in their use 

 there was a danger of feeding the soil and not the crop. The proper use of chemical 

 manures was then explained, particularly the correct time to apply them, that is, when 

 the crop or plant mostly required this class of food or stimulant. 



The feeding of sweet peas, from sowing to the exhibition table, was discussed, also 

 the proper feeding of dahlias, chrysanthemums, roses, bouvardias, tomatoes, legumes, 

 and the Brassica family. The lecturer finally outlined the administration of a well 

 conducted flower show. 



The usual monthly meeting of the members of this branch was held on 

 23rd March, when, after the disposal of the general business, arrangements 

 for the show were discussed. Twenty-four members were present. 



A meeting was held on 6th April, when twenty-eight members attended. 

 After the general business had been disposed of a discussion took place on 

 cauliflowers. 



The autumn annual show of the branch was held on 10th Aj^ril, and 

 was in every way a success. The exhibit staged by the Department was 

 described as an excellt^ijt one and very much appreciated. A di.strict exhibit 

 from Fairfield West, with some other non-competitive features, and the 

 competition sections, made a fine display. 



Lisarow. 



At the meeting held on 7th February, a discussion took place in regard 

 to obtaining improved railway facilities and the collection of orders for sugar 

 for jam making. 



The Lisarow district exhibit secured second place at Gosford show, scoring 

 226 points to 2-31 by the winner, and obtaining highest points in the fruit 

 section — 66 out of a possible 70. 



The meeting held on 6th March was devoted to a discussion of co-operative 

 buying. It was decided to deal further with the matter. 



Lower Portland. 



A meeting of this branch was held on 1st March, when twenty-two 

 members and a number of visitors listened to a valuable lecture by Mr. C. L. 

 O'Gorman, a veterinary oflScer of the Stock Branch. 



Dealing with the subject of the farm horse, Mr. O'Gorman discussed its 

 various common aflTections. He impressed upon members the importance of 

 not breeding from unsound stallions, as many of the troubles were hereditary. 

 It was the intention of the Govei'nment not only to enforce the regula- 

 tions dealing with unsound stallions but, if necessary, to increase their 

 stringency. In discussing the different ailments, the lecturer considerably 

 assisted his hearers' appreciation of his points by diagrams drawn on a 

 blackboard. He finally answered a number of questions. A hearty vote of 

 thanks was accorded him. 



March. 



An interesting lecture was delivered by Mr. W. W. Froggatt, Government 

 Entomologist, on insect pests in the orchard, on 21:th February, under the 

 auspices of this branch. 



The usual monthly meeting of the members of the branch was held on 

 22nd March, when the evening was devoted to the discussion of general 

 business. 



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