seeds. The results of this work are everywhere apparent. Open 

 plains have been converted into sheltered homes for the protection 

 of vegetable and fruit gardens and the comfort of live stock. Through 

 this feature of Dr. Saunders' work the dwellings of the settlers are 



The Superintendent's residence at Brandon, before planting. 



The superintendent's residence at Brandon, 1908. 



made more attractive, bare and uninviting surroundings being con- 

 verted into pleasant places in which to live and pursue the duties of 

 devoted rural citizenship. 



