758 Agricultural Gazette of N.SAY. [Oct. 2, 1920. 



under unfavourable conditions. For sowing after the rains, most members 

 were unanimously for the drill, as the seed and manure could be placed just 

 where the moisture was — conditions which favoured speedy germination. 



Departmental Note.— The Chief Inspector states that the broadcasting would 

 require a larger quantity of seed ; but, as the grain would be in contact with only dry 

 soil, no loss would result from malting. 



Tingha. 



This branch met on 7th August, when Mr. Ayland read a paper on fruit- 

 growing, in which he indicated the knowledge essential to success. The 

 selection of the most suitable kinds for the district was discussed. 



Toronto, 



At the August meeting it was decided to hold the annual show as usual, 

 and various arrangements were made for the event. 



At a later meeting in September, the preparations for the show were 

 furthf^r advanced, and the decision arrived at that the net proceeds be 

 equally divided between Wallsend hospital and the branch's show fund. 



Wellington. 



Tlie monthly meeting was held on 7th August, there being a large attend- 

 ance. During the evening two papers were read, one by Mr. E. G. Kimbell 

 on vegetable culture, and the other by Mr. A. V. Brown on growing annuals, 

 biennualy and perennials. The forthcoming flower show was also further 

 discussed^ and details arranged, Mr. A. T. Smith being appointed steward. 



At a subsequent meeting, Mr. E. Jurd read a paper on seeds and seed- 

 sowing, describing at considerable length the conditions most favourable to 

 germination and growth, and giving many valuable suggestions. It was 

 especially necessary, he said, in order to obtain early maturity, to keep down 

 weeds and to maintain a loose, open surface by mulching freely with horse or 

 cow manure. 



Wentworthville. 



The branch met on 4th August, when JNlr. A. E. Anderson read a paper on 

 vegetable-growing, in which he protested against " the craze for size," 

 connecting it with the standards of many judges at shows. The aim should 

 be good, succulent vegetables when cooked. Many valuable suggestions were 

 made on the culture of different vegetables, and at the close of the paper a 

 number of useful questions were raised and discussed. 



At the meeting on 1st September fifty-two members were present. After 

 the general business had been dealt with a lecture on the culture of rosas, 

 with a pruning demonstration, was given by Mr. H. F. Eniert. The lecturer 

 treated the subject from start to tinish and gave numerous blackboard 

 illustrations in regard to the methods of pruning. 



Some fine sweet peas were exhibited by members, and the schedule of the 

 spring .show was distributed. The branch is in a very active and progressive 

 condition at the pre.-ent time. 



Windsor. 



At the July meeting, after the general business had been disposed of, a 

 discussion took place in connection with the staging of an exhibit at the next 

 Hawkesbury District Agricultural Show. Several jnembers have already 

 begun to raise produce for the occasion. This branch has financially and 

 numerically broken its previous record. 



