INTRODUCTORY 



THE second issue of Canadian Farm Year Book, presented here- 

 with, is an entirely new edition. Matter from the 1913 Year 

 Book has been recast and presented in new form. In addition, 

 a great deal of new matter has been compiled, and the book in 

 its 1914 form is, we sincerely believe, of very much greater value than 

 the first edition. Our experience with the first edition has shown the 

 weak points and where improvement was needed and where the Year 

 Book could be made to serve in a more effectual way the farmers of 

 all Canada. 



The material which the Year Book contains has been gathered 

 from many sources, involving a large amount of research. The in- 

 formation it contains has been compiled and condensed from the best 

 authorities in agricultural practice in Canada and other countries. 

 This information is presented in condensed form and, as far as 

 possible, conveniently tabulated. The new edition is better illustrated 

 than the former one and in every way is a more complete com- 

 pendium of useful and practical information needed on every farm. 



This second edition is presented with the hope that it will meet a 

 long-felt need in the farming community. While the work involved 

 has been strenuous and long continued, we feel amply rewarded in 

 being able to present an encyclopaedia of reliable information that 

 has not heretofore been attempted in the field of agriculture. 



THE EDITORS. 



