243 EXPERIMEXTAL FARIIS 



6 GEORGE v., A. 1915 



EXPERIMENTAL STATION FOR CENTRAL SASKATCHE- 

 WAN, ROSTHERN, SASK. 



REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, WM. A. MUNRO, B.A., B.S.A. 



WEATHER COKDITIOXS, 1913. 



The precipitation was lower in 1913 than in 1911 or 1912, but was more evenly 

 distributed throughout the season. This produced a much more uniform growth in 

 the grain crops than occurred in 1912. Coupled with this was the fact that in 1D13 

 there were no severe frosts until Soptembdr 20, which allowed the grain to mature 

 fully. The grain of 1913 was therefore of a superior grade. 



There was the least snowfall in 1913-14 of any season since the establishment of 

 the Station, in 1909. 



A severe hailstorm damagiug an area 2 miles wide and more than 30 miles long, 

 passed within half a mile of the north boundary (of the Station on July 2i3. The 

 crops within the range of this storm were a total loss. On September 5 lightning- 

 struck and burned a shock oi oats at a distance of 400 feet from the Super- 

 intendent's residence. 



Seeding began on April IT, haying on July 21 and the harvesting of grain on 

 August 13. The ground was frozen preventing further cultivation on October 27. 



Following is the weather record for the year: — 



