The Outlook 



Lincolnshire, Kent, and the Channel Islands, 

 or in certain districts of Bedfordshire and others. 

 Those on poorer soils must adjust themselves 

 and take to milk raising and kindred industries, 

 as far as possible. They can specialize in the 

 raising of pedigree cattle or seeds, for which 

 England is already famous. We do not know the 

 limits of soil improvement by proper working 

 and manuring. . . . 



Small holdings will thrive, becoming more 

 like French gardens (the Channel Islands are 

 practically nothing else), and furnish such food- 

 stuffs as are only required in small quantities, 

 are perishable, or best when fresh gathered, 

 or whatever is adapted to their climate and soil. 

 There is an enormous market at their door, and 

 they should nourish, for there are signs that the 

 criminal apathy with which our cities and rulers 

 have treated agriculture is passing. The stamina 

 of the race wanes so alarmingly that something 

 must be done to check the rush to the city, 

 whence it only needs sympathy and timely help 

 to return. Perhaps some of the millions poured 

 into Irish pockets will come our way. County 

 councils are making a start, and who knows — ■ 

 agriculture may come into its own, and the pallid 

 millions of the cities cease to absorb our yeoman 

 stock. 



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