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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



5 GEORGE v., A. 1915 



LIVE STOCK. 



During the year a driving mare was purchased, and a colt was obtained from one 

 of the work mares, bringing the total number of horses to eleven head. 



In October, 1913, seventeen steers were purchased for an outside feeding experi- 

 ment. They were pastured until December 2, when they were put into the corral and 

 started on a light meal ration. This was gradually increased until the animals were 

 on practically full feed. The gains made were fair but, owing to the low price at which 

 the animals were sold, the work was conducted at a Loss. 



VISITORS. 



Nearly 800 visited the Station during the year, most of them in July and August. 

 On July 17, an excursion was held at the Station under the charge of the Scott 

 Board of Trade, which was well attended. 



METEOROLOGIC.\L RECORDS. 



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EXPERIMENTAL STATION FOR SOUTHERN ALBERTA. 



Lethbridge, Alberta. 



THE SEASON. 



The season of 1913 opened at about the usual time for the district. Winter 

 grain, however, suffered, numy areas in the winter wheat fields being badly inju;ed 

 owing to the high, dry winds that prevailed. Spring seeding commenced early in 

 April, germination was rapid and a good stand was obtained in all cases. Tlie 

 rainfall during the spring was scant, especially during late May and early June. 

 Crops of all kinds suifered acutely, particularly early-sown grain. The rainfall, 

 from late June on, was reasonably satisfactory. The late rain, however, stimulated 



