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5 GEORGE v., A 1915 



NATURALLY-OCCURRINO FERTILIZERS AND AMENDMENTS. 



A number of the more abundant seaweeds occurring on both the Pacific and 

 Atlantic coasts have been analysed, thus adding to our knowledge of their relative 

 manurial value. Very considerable differences in composition have been found, 

 notably in potash and nitrogen. 



Many soils are sour or unproductive through a deficiency of lime, and there is 

 an awakened interest throughout Eastern Canada in the matter of liming as a 

 means of increasing fertility. In this connection a number of marls and limestones 

 ^the latter to be applied to the soil in a finely ground condition — have been analysed 

 and reported on. 



FEEDING STUFFS. 



The most important work in this connection has been the analysis of a series of 

 products from the elevators, commonly classed as screenings, and consisting chiefly 

 of various weed seeds. Concurrently with the analytical work, feeding experiments 

 with poultry have been carried on, and these are still in progress. 



FARM ROOTS. 



The feeding value, as determined by chemical analysis, of many varieties of 

 mangels, carrots and turnips, has been ascertained. This is a continuation of an 

 investigation begun several years ago, and it is one that has yielded valuable res\ilts 

 for the guidance of the stock raiser. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



As in past years, several of the more important of thgf factory varieties of sugar 

 beets, as grown on the branch Farms and Stations, have been analysed. The daita 

 give ample proof that suitable beets for sugar extraction can be grown in many 

 parts of the Dominion. 



FERTILIZERS. 



Experiments with commercial fertilizers have been carried on at Fredericton, 

 N.B., and at Kentville, N.S. The crop employed at each Station was potatoes. The 

 ■work was more or less of a preliminary character, but certain conclusions may be 

 drawn therefrom which will be found of value to potato growers in these provinces. 

 In t].is work the field operations were under the charge of the Superintendents of the 

 resi)ective Stations. 



MEAT INSPECTION DIVISION. 



The number of samples received for examination has very considerably increased 

 during the past year. The materials analysed include the products of packing houses 

 and canneries and the various chemical and other compounds employed in their 

 manufacture. 



WELL WATERS FROM FARM HOMESTEADS. 



From the increasing number of samples sent in for analysis, one may judge that 

 this useful work is awakening throughout our rural distrieta a keener inter«t in the 

 wholeeomeness of the farm water supply — an interest that must result in better health 

 to the farmer's family and better thrift in his live stock. 



