WHEAT 141 



Dr. Saunders has rendered a most valuable 

 service to the wheat growers of the northwest, 

 which not only makes wheat farming much more 

 sure and profitable but it has allowed for the ex- 

 tension of wheat culture to more northern lati- 

 tudes than was ever dreamed of before these 

 hybrid wheats were introduced. It is reported 

 that Ladoga wheat, one of the early Russian 

 varieties, has been matured at Ft. Vermillion in 

 latitude 58-30' 600 miles north of the Montana- 

 Alberta boundary line, and 591 miles north of 

 Winnipeg. A sample of sixty-two pound wheat 

 was produced at Ft. Simpson, 818 miles north 

 of Winnipeg. 



DURUM WHEAT 



Durum wheat is grown to a limited extent in 

 Canada. It yields well in the eastern provinces 

 and is particularly productive in the drier climates. 

 It is hardier and more drouth resistant than or- 

 dinary wheat and often out-yields the common 

 wheat where it matures well. The durum varieties 

 are later in maturing than the earlier varieties of 

 the common type. The durum wheat is unpopular 

 with millers for flour making because of its extreme 

 hardness and the yellowish color of the flour. It 

 should be grown only for a special purpose or 

 market and in considerable area so that it may be 

 handled by separate elevators or in carload lots. 

 Durum wheat usually sells at a less price than 

 good milling wheat of similar grade and quality. 

 Kubanka and Wild Goose are standard varieties 

 and recommended for general planting. 



