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3. In what parts of Canada are winter wheats success- 

 fully grown ? What climatic conditions prevail there ? 



4. In general how do cultural methods of Canada com- 

 pare with those of the United States ? 



5. When does the harvest season come ? Why are 

 early maturing varieties of wheat desired in some places ? 



6. Explain, why imported help is necessary at harvest 

 time in order to care properly for the crop. 



7. Why is large-sized harvesting and threshing machinery 

 in such general use in the wheat fields of Canada ? 



8. Of what importance has modern machinery been in 

 the development of Canadian wheat lands ? 



9. Explain how railroad development has affected the 

 wheat industry of Canada. 



10. What is the great wheat-marketing center? What 

 causes have contributed to the supremacy of this city ? 



11. Of what importance are Fort William and Port 

 Arthur ? Where are they located ? 



12. How does the total production of wheat in Canada 

 compare with that of the United States ? the average 

 yield per acre ? 



13. What country serves as the chief market for Cana- 

 dian wheat ? Why is most of the wheat exported unmilled ? 



14. Trace the trade routes of Canadian wheat to Euro- 

 pean markets. 



15. Give a brief report on the importance of Canada 

 as a wheat producer, present and future. 



