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the sun affects the wool left on at shearing. With machine-shorn sheep 

 the extreme heat affects the roots of the fibres. 



Where the sheep show too open and thin on the hips and shoulders 

 dispose of them in the most profitable way. Breed only from those 

 with characteristics suitable to the prevailing conditions of the district. 

 Discard for breeding purposes those that have inferior wool. Wool 

 possessing an excessive amount of dry volk or, in fact, any inferior fleece, 

 should be termed "Fleece" or " D Fleece." The word "Dingy" 

 should not be marked on the bales. 



FRUIT PRESERVING 



Miss A. Mcndoza, Fruit Preserving Expert. 



Considering that bottled fruit is such a favourite and convenient com- 

 modity, the process of preserving so simple, and the material usually ob- 

 tainable at such a reasonable cost, it is a matter of surprise that more at- 

 tention is not given to the subject. As the lack of information may pro- 

 bably be the cause the following hints are published. 



Jars. — I'here are numerous makes of jars on tlie market; ten are shown 

 in the illustration on the opposite page. 



1. The " Mason " is of Victorian manufacture, and is made in 

 three sizes — pint, quart, and half-gallon. It is fitted with a metal 

 screw top, and is extensively used. 



2. The " Spotswood," a Victorian jar, is nnde in two sizes only — 

 quart and half-gallon. Like the "Mason," it has a metal lid, but 

 differs from it inasmuch as it has a far wider mouth and consequently 

 is better adapted for large fruits. 



3. The " Lightning," also of Victorian make, is sold in three sizes 

 — pint, quart, and half -gallon. It has a glass lid held in position 

 with a wire fastening. 



4. This is similar in make to No. 3, and is also known as the 

 " Lightning," but is an imported jar. 



5. Different shapes of the old English fruit bottle, which, on 

 account of its narrow neck, is suitable only for .small fruits. It is 

 closed with an ordinary cork. 



6. The " Canton," an American jar, is made in three sizes— pint, 

 quart, and half -gallon — and has a glass lid with wire fastening. This 

 jar is made of white glass, and, on account of its appearance, is 

 largely used for show purposes. 



7. This is another " Mason." It is similar in size, shape, and 

 make, to No. i, but is an imported article. 



8. The " Improved Ma.sori " is made in two sizes only — quart and 

 half-gallon. The lid is of glass fastened with a loo.se metal screw. 

 Imported. 



9. This has a wide mouth suitable for large fruits, but is not on 

 the Victorian market. 



10. The " Atlas " is an imported jar, made in three sizes — pint, 

 quart, and half-gallon. It has a vvide mouth and screw top, and 

 is well adapted for large fruits. 



While, on the whole, each kind of jar mentioned gives good results, 

 in all makes faulty ones are sometimes met with. When purchasing, the 



