December, 1907 



THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



IX 



Early in the spring, some work was done to 

 hold the lake front from washing and a wall of 

 brush and boulders was built. This has held 

 the bank during the summer, but as we have had 

 no very heavy storms the lasting effects cannot 

 be ascertained with any degree of certainty. In 

 addition to the brush, a concrete pillar has been 

 made to throw out into the lake and several 

 others are contemplated. 



A number of service roads have been made at 

 convenient distances through the farm, so that 

 all parts may be easy of access at all times. 

 These have been graded so that they drain 

 readily and may be easily kept in repair. Through 

 the part to be used for ornamental planting has 

 been laid out a curved drive on which the prin- 

 cipal buildings will face. Early in the summer 

 the lake road was graded and a part has been 

 gravelled, which adds very much to the appear- 

 ance of the place. 



Last year the apple orchard was in sod. A 

 part was plowed in the autumn, a part in the 

 spring, while the balance has been left in sod. 

 Half of the fall and half of the spring plowed 

 sections were given clean culture all season. 

 The other halves were seeded with a cover 

 crop, but owing to the drought very little of the 

 seed germinated. Very little difference can be 

 noticed in the appearance of the trees on the 

 two tilled sections. On the sod, the trees show 

 the effect of the lack of moisture as indicated 

 by the less vigorous and healthy growth. This 

 experiment should be carried on for several 

 years. This orchard is in good condition and 

 can be used to good advantage in spraying and 

 pruning demonstrations as well as the cultural 

 test which has been undertaken. 



Before closing, I desire to draw attention to 

 the road improvements along the town line 

 which are being carried on by Mr. Rittenhouse, 

 according to the plans prepared by the Depart- 

 ment of Public Works. This road originally 

 was narrow, crooked and muddy. At present 

 it is being macadamized and drained so that it 

 may be used as an illustration of good road 



making. The widening and improving of the 

 road will add greatly to the general appearance 

 of the station and in addition will give a first- 

 class road to connect with the Hamilton, Grims- 

 by and Queenston stone road at Vineland. 



The foregoing epitome gives only a general 

 idea of the preparatory work that has been car- 

 ried on this season. A good foundation is more 

 than half the building, and the work this sum- 

 mer has been of the nature of a foundation. . 



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