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to those of the garden and orchard. We find that a thorough 

 knowledge of these pests, their life histories and the most suc- 

 cessful methods of control are essential to success in practically 

 every line of horticultural practice. 



We also realize the importance of the development of a purely 

 western horticultural literature. This should embody the best 

 experience of our practical and experienced men. Together with 

 that should be the experience of our trained scientific men on 

 problems of direct interest to the practical grower. The experi- 

 ence of one is invaluable to the others. 



Summing up, I would say that the problems confronting us 

 as horticulturists in Western Canada today are : 



1. The development of hardy trees, shrubs, flowering plants 

 '•ind vegetables suitable for western conditions. 



2. The development of an exhaustive and reliable western 

 horticultural literature. 



3. The development of a greater interest in home and civic 

 beautification. 



4. Encouraging the teaching of horticulture, not only in our 

 agricultural colleges but in our high and public schools. 



5. A greater degree of experimentation for the purpose of 

 determining better varieties and better methods. 



A Correction. — The very practical article on Rock Gardens, published 

 on the "Garden Flower" page, in the June number of our monthly, was 

 written by Mrs. J. -S. Crooks of St. Paul. Through some mistake of the 

 printers — at any rate I am going to lay it on the printers — the name was 

 omitted in connection with the printing of the article, which is much to be 

 regretted. 



A Vegetable Drying Outfit. — B. F. Sturtevant & Co., of Boston, are 



sending out a pamphlet describing a plant for drying fruits and vegetables 



which they manufacture, accompanied by a letter in which they state that 



this pamphlet was prepared as a result of a request from the United States 



Department of Agriculture for "information on the possibilities of building 



a dryer that could be installed in communities," etc. The pamphlet not only 



describes the dryer and its uses, and is well illustrated, but also gives full 



details of its cost. As its installation includes all necessary features it 



exceeds $4,000 and it would of course not be available except for community 



uses. In these days of urgent appeal to conserve all foods possible, it may 



be that some of our members would be interested to secure the information 



referred to in this note. Upon the value of this information of course the 



writer does not pass, leaving this to the judgment of those who may 



secure it. 



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