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The settlers in all the districts visited were very appreciative of the work 

 the Provincial Department of Agriculture had started in their behalf. They 

 expressed their wishes that the Department would continue to assist them 

 wherever possible in the future. Now that the Grand Trunk Pacific line is 

 in operation almost to Kitselas, it should be possible to send in institute 

 lecturers occasionally to talk on such topics as land-clearing, handling of soil 

 after clearing, and other matters of interest to the settlers in the locality. 



Picture 13. Garden spot on Porcher Island, showing land undor cultivation. 



There is a large amount of land in northern British Columbia that has proved 

 itself to be first-class for agricultural purposes, and it is only in its infancy 

 as far as development is concerned. With this fact in view, it appears to me 

 that a niau well versed in all branches of agriculture stationed in the north 

 country could do a great deal in experimental work, and, after having deter- 

 mined the possibilities of the district and studied the markets, be the means 

 of influencing the development of the district along the most profitable lines. 



The settlers and others in the districts visited were very glad to render 

 assistance and give information, which was very much appreciated. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



J. F. CARPENTER, 

 Assistant 1'rorinciiil Horticulturist. 



VICTORIA, B.C. : 



Printed by WILLIAM II. Cri.i.iN, Printer to the Kind's Most Excellent Majesty. 



1912. 



