OTTAWA, November i, 1912. 



To the Honourable, 



The Minister of Agriculture. 



Sir: 



I have the honour to submit, for your approval, the accompanying 

 review of the work of the Dominion Experimental Farms. 



This presents in abridged form the principal accomplishments 

 of the Experimental Farms during the quarter of a century in which 

 Dr. William Saunders was the Director. 



In its preparation reports and bulletins have been carefully gone 

 through, the Director and the heads of Divisions have been freely 

 consulted and no pains have been spared to search out from among the 

 great mass of work accomplished the more outstanding results 

 achieved. 



This review, which has been prepared by Mr. J. B. Spencer, 

 B. S. A., Editor of the Publications Branch, brings out in clear relief 

 many lessons that will be helpful to the busy agriculturist who for 

 want of time finds it impossible to thoroughly study the more ex- 

 haustive bulletins and reports issued by the Experimental Farms. 



During the past year many new developments in the Farms 

 system have taken place. These are described at greater or less 

 length. It is hoped that this review will enable the rank and file of 

 farmers in every province of the Dominion to still further profit by 

 the work of the Experimental Farms which are equipped and carried 

 on for their especial benefit. 



I have the honour to be, sir, 



Your obedient servant, 



J. H. GRISDALE, 



Director. 



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