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plot was the subject of much interest and enquiry and it is certain quite 

 an impetus has been given to growing mangolds in the district. A small 

 plot of land treated heavily with stable manure wall yield surprising 

 results and a quantity of the very best fodder when the dairy farmer 

 most wants it. It is easy to grow and to harvest and requires abundance 

 of water and cultivation. The farm pigs have had little else since the 

 mangolds were fit to pick and are in good killing condition. 



On I acre devoted to fruit trees and vines a few misses occurred, 

 otherwise the tree growth is satisfactory. A careful selection of the best 

 commercial fruit trees suitable to the locality was planted and it is hoped 

 to demonstrate the capabilities of the district as a first rate fruit pro- 

 ducer. The vegetable garden has been a great success and always 

 carried a wealth of succulent growth of all the best varieties. 



A patch of lucerne ( i acre) was sown, but lateness, grasshoppers, 

 and want of water pretty well ruined it ; it wall be replanted. An experi- 

 ment of sowing lucerne at various depths was tried in the garden. A 

 plot of land was prepared and manured and 6 drills sown at depths- 



HRICKMAKING. 

 The engine running the plant. 



of \, I, i|, 2, 2|, and 3 inches respectively. It was then watered 

 and received no further treatment afterwards. The first 5 rows came up 

 simultaneously, the last 3 days later, and the most successful growth 

 is in those rows planted 2 inches and 2| inches deep. This must not be 

 taken conclusively, as apart from the soil being richer than usual, the slugs 

 and grasshoppers had their say. 



Upon starting the farm a herd of 21 cows, mostly Ayrshire strain, 

 was purchased, the services of Mr. S. S. Cameron, the Chief Veterinary 

 Ofiicer, being enlisted ; at the beginning of the year 26 additional cows 

 were obtained. Two shorthorn bulls were added, one of which has since 

 been dispensed wnth. The pedigree of the present one is as follows: — 

 Hayle, Duke of Pentland, calved 27.6.05, by imported milking shorthorn 

 Hayle Duke (Champion Melbourne Show 1903 and 1905) out of Jessamine 

 II. (Champion Melbourne Show, Milking Shorthorn, 1905; record 62 lbs. 



