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\ugust, 1922 



THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



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!■ Current Activities 



^^K F. Burrows, Secretary-Treasurer, Ottawa. 

 ^^Hm^ refusing to consider the representations 

 ^^B made, requesting the omission of tlie tax of 

 ^^V S cents a gallon on pure fruit juices used in 

 ilie manufacture of beverages, the minister of 

 lance did not recognize the horticultural in- 

 dustry as a factor in Canadian agricvilture. It 

 was previously pointed out that pure fruit juice 

 was the only agricultural product to be taxed. 

 It appears therefore, that the Canadian Horti- 

 cultural Council must become more_imprcssive 

 before it can hope to obtain the recognition it 

 deserves. 



Probable Barrel Shortage 

 From the information received from the barrel 

 manufacturers, it does not appear that the apple 

 growers in tlic barrel sections have given suffi- 

 cient consideration to the suggestion of a possible 

 shortage of barrels for the coming crop. The 

 prospects for the apple crop have not materially 

 changed since the survey of the available barrel 

 material was made and the possibility of a 

 shortage still exists. Growers are therefore again 

 urged to immediately place orders for at least a 

 portion of their barrel requirements. 



Standards for Jams and Jellies 

 After consiilerablc correspondence the secre- 

 tary is still endeavoring to secure a definite state- 

 ment from the department of health and from 

 the department of agriculture as to their policies 

 regarding the enforcement of the standards for 

 jam, marmalade and jelly. It appears that the 

 present standard cannot be enforced, but their 

 non-enforcement, as long as they are upon the 

 statutes, is working very considerable hardship, 

 not only upon the manufacturers of these pro- 

 ducts, but upon the Canadian fruit industry. 



The Council takes the stand that if definite 

 standards were set and rigidly enforced the de- 

 mand for fruit by the manufacturers would be 

 very materially increased. 



Edmonton Potato Growers 

 The following resolution was unanimously 

 passed by the Edmonton District Potato Growers 

 .Association, at its annual meeting in Edmonton, 

 on July 8: 



"That we heartily endorse the recommenda- 

 tion of our board regarding securing representa- 

 tion on the Canadian Horticultural Council, and 

 do nominate W. F. Broadstock as our repre- 

 sentative." 



Mr. Broadstock writes that considerable in- 

 terest is being manifested in his district in the 

 work of the Council and that he is making every 

 effort to place the objects and principles of the 

 Council before associations in other districts. 

 Potato Freight Rates 

 The secretary feels that the reduction in the 

 freight rates on potatoes, wliich comes into 

 effect on Aug, 1, is a direct result of the repre- 

 sentation made by the Council to the special 

 committee of the House of Commons which in- 

 vestigated freight rates. In the report of the 

 committee is was announced that potatoes were 

 to be considered as a basis commodity and would 

 therefore benefit under the reduced freight rates 

 for such commodities. The terms of the judg- 

 ment in this connection handed down by the 

 Board of Railway Commissioners are as follows: 

 "On the articles, other than grain and flour, 

 hereinbefore referred to as basic commodities, 

 namely — forest products, building material, 

 brick, cement, lime and plaster, potatoes, ferti- 

 lizers (other than chemicals), ores, pig-iron, 

 blooms, billets, wire rods, and scrap iron, a de- 

 crease of 73^ per cent, from the increase given by 

 General Order No. 308 and any other orders 

 aflfecting the said commodities issued since that 

 date, which will hereafter leave the increase 

 granted by said General Order No. 308, in 

 Western Canada, at 12>f per cent., and, in 

 Eastern Canada, at 17^ per cent." 



PEONIES AND IRIS 



I have to move a large block of Iris in August, and 

 Peonies in September and October. While digging I 

 wiU fill orders at special low prices. 

 12 IRIS, my choice, all different, named, good assort- 

 ment, by express. $1.00 or sent post paid for 30c extra. 

 3 PEONIES — Fine cut flower, perfumed varieties. 

 Red, White and Pink, good strong divisions, post paid 



for $1.00 



!0 NAMED PEONIES— A really choice assortment, 

 would total $10.00 value elsewhere, by express, for ?5.00 



Plant Iris in Au^st, and Peonies from September till 

 freeze-up for best results. 



Fine stock of all climate tested Perennials, Grown in 

 Canada, priced low. 



J. H. CALLANDER 



"The Flower Bargain Man" 

 575 WELLER STREET. PETERBORO» ONT. 



VAN GINHOVEN & CO. 



32 Pearl Street 



New York. N.Y. 



Your address for Holland-grown Hyacinths, Tulips, 

 Crocus, Gladioli, Iris, Paeonies and all miscellaneous 

 bulbs and roots. Please write for illustrated catalogue. 



Franklin Peonies 



Our own Mabel L. Franklin, W. F. Christman, 

 June Day, Ball O'Cotton, A. M. Slocum, E. 

 W. Becker, and Serene, all prize winners; 

 also all the newest European and American 

 introductions. Send for new price list or 

 catalog if you do not have a copy. 



FRANKLIN NURSERY 



200 W. 58th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 



Tallman Rotary and Oscillating Sprinkler 



Lack of rain need not wither your lawn this summer if you 

 have a Tallman Rotary and Oscillating Sprinkler. Its spray like 

 natural rain keeps your lawn and shrubbery fresh in the driest 

 weather. 



Tallman Rotary and Oscillating Sprinklers are adjustable, 

 simple and durable. Sold by hardware dealers. Price $10.00. 



For Pipe Line Installation for Market Gardeners, 

 Sprinklers are sold without base. Price $8.00. 



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INDEPENDENCE 



The one thing thai ,. ..i,,,>,:i ,„ ( .iuinMii i iumul rcij upon 

 with absolute confidence, i.s that Nature will distribute her gifts 

 with lavish hand. 



How often is it true, that just when a crop needs rnin to 

 bring it to maturity, or to save it from failure, the rnin re- 

 fuses to come!' 



Why Not Be Independent of Nature ? 



Independence of Niiture on tlie port of Uie Grower or 

 Gardener can only be provided by 



OVERHEAD IRRIGATION 



WMch Give, 



RAIN WHEN NEEDED 



A niethod which never faiN, luver di.sappoints, but wliich, coupled 

 with pro|X!r planting and proper cultivation absolutely assures a 

 bumper crop. 



Write for Calatogue 



CANADIAN IRRIGATION LIMITED 



BuMdern of Overhead Irrigation Equipment 

 146 JARVIS STREET. TORONTO 



