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has to be handled in sacks. But where good roads are 
formed and efficient railway facilities are provided, the 
method is followed with success. Under this head, too, 
it is necessary to note that firsthand knowledge of market 
prices in various centres is more than important. This 
can be secured through the public press, provided that 
the information is supplied from official sources, and it 
certainly ranks as a factor in the efficient production of 
wheat. 
In conclusion, certain factors require passing notice. 
While the prevention of certain pests should excite the 
farmer’s attention, the choice of varieties of wheat is 
a matter of no less importance. New Zealand produces 
the Tuscan varieties best, while Hunter’s is a very good 
all round wheat. Velvet and Pearl require good soils 
and are liable to be threshed out with the wind.* 
The establishment of agricultural colleges and experi- 
mental farms by the Government is prevalent in most 
wheatgrowing countries. These are benefiting producers 
very considerably, not only from the point of view of 
the advice they give as to methods of cultivation and 
scientific farming generally, but also in fostering the 
growth of varieties specially adapted to the particular 
environment. 
*See Dr. Hilgendorf’s Chapter on ‘‘ Wheat Breeding,’’ p.79. 
