796 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



7 GEORGE V, A. 1917 

 DISTRIBUTION'S. 



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A total of Y14 apple trees, 147 currant and gooseberry bushes, 1,452 raspberry 

 canes, 3,500 strawberry plants, 2,1 SI packages of vegetable seed, 3,064 packages of 

 flower seed, with 564 flowering plants was sent out for distribution during the year. 

 With each lot is sent a form to be filled in by the person who receives the consign- 

 ment regarding the adaptability of the variety as to that particular place. The names 

 of all those who do not answer these questions are taken o5 the lists, so that only inter- 

 ested parties receive seeds, plants or trees more than one year. The reports from the 

 co-operators are of benefit to them as they must observe the growth and condition of 

 what is sent to them, and also to the Station on account of the varied information 

 which is obtained from different parts of the district. Last, but not least, good farmers 

 are supplied with the varieties which have done very well here and which they can 

 propagate for themselves and for others with great profit. 



EXHIBITIONS. 



Flowers, fruit and vegetables grown at Cap Rouge were shown at the two largest 

 exhibitions in Quebec — Three Rivers and Quebec city — besides at four county shows, 

 and at four New England fairs. What was sent to the latter was for the Department 

 of the Interior, four special first prize ribbons being awarded, and a diploma was 

 received from Three Rivers and Quebec. Whilst everything was done to satisfy the 

 aesthetic point of view, the educational side was never forgotten. Competent men 

 were constantly in attendance at all exhibitions held in the province of Quebec and a 

 great many farmers showed their interest by asking questions and entering their names 

 so as to receive the publications issued in Ottawa, 



Cap Rouge. 



