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Agriculture, Ottawa, in order to assist them in the identification 

 of the species. 



In the tests for purity the report must state, inter alia, the 

 number of the seeds of the scheduled weeds found in the 

 sample, and the number per 1000 seeds; and in the case of 

 timothy, alsike, or red clover, described as first quality, the 

 percentage of useless and harmful seeds not named in the Act. 



The various Provinces of the Dominion have passed laws on 

 the subject, which may be briefly summarised as follows : 



In Manitoba the "Noxious Weeds Act" of 1906 schedules, 

 among other weeds, Common Wild Mustard (Charlock), Canada 

 (or Creeping) Thistle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Wild Oats, " Stink- 

 weed" (Penny Cress), and False Flax, and all other noxious 

 weeds to which the Act may be extended by municipal by-law. 

 Owners and occupants of land are compelled to cut down or 

 destroy the above-mentioned weeds in time to prevent seeding, 

 and this provision extends to railway companies as regards land 

 in their possession. In default a fine of from 5 to 25 dollars 

 may be levied, and in addition a fine of 5 dollars for each day 

 of neglect subsequent to conviction. Powers are given for In- 

 spectors to enter premises of defaulters and destroy the weeds, 

 even when they are among growing crops. Powers are also 

 given for the searching of seed warehouses for traces of seeds of 

 noxious weeds. Vendors of seeds whether for seed or fodder 

 which are found to contain seeds of noxious weeds are liable 

 to fines of from 10 to 100 dollars, and to the destruction of 

 the seed sold; while for exporting cleanings or refuse from 

 elevators or mills which are found to contain noxious seeds, the 

 owners are liable to fines ranging from 25 to 100 dollars. The 

 Lieutenant-Governor in Council has power to make further 

 regulations if necessary. 



In Ontario, Chapter 279 of the Law Book provides that every 

 occupier must cut down all Canada Thistles, Ox-eye Daisies, 

 Wild Oats, Ragweed, Burdock, and all other noxious weeds to 

 which the Act may be extended by municipal by-law so often as to 

 prevent the ripening of seed, provided, however, that this does not 

 entail the destruction of the growing grain. Municipalities may, 

 on the application of thirty ratepayers, suspend the operation of 

 the Act as regards any waste or unoccupied lands, but they have 

 power to extend the Act to include any weed or weeds. Penalties 



