766 Cultivation of Willows in Lancashire, [jan., 



immediately after birth, must be separated from their 

 mothers, but may be fed upon the milk drawn from affected 

 animals after it has been pasteurised. 



The owner of a herd of cattle may have his herd tested 

 by tuberculin on application to the Commissioner of Agricul- 

 ture, and on agreeing to improve the sanitary conditions of 

 his premises, if required; to disinfect them if diseased animals 

 are found ; and to follow the instructions to prevent re- 

 infection of the herd. 



The sale of any animal known to have a communicable or 

 infectious disease is prohibited, except it be for immediate 

 slaughter, or except the sale be made under written contract, 

 signed by both parties, specifying the disease with which the 

 animal is infected, and a copy of the contract must be filed 

 in the office of the Commissioner. 



Information respecting the laws in force for the suppres- 

 sion of tuberculosis on the Continent appeared in this 

 Journal, October, 1908, p. 494. 



For upwards of half a century the village of Mawdesley in 

 South- West Lancashire has been famous for its willow beds 

 and basket-making industry, and 

 Cultivation of Mawdesley-grown rods have acquired 

 Willows in a considerable reputation in the willow 

 Lancashire. trade for strength and durability. 



Mawdesley differs from most willow- 

 growing centres in possessing very little wet or marshy land, 

 and willows' are grown under similar conditions to such farm 

 crops as potatoes, cabbages, corn, &c. It is to this compara- 

 tively dry method of culture that the special toughness of the 

 rods grown in the district is attributed. 



An account of the willow cultivation in this district is given 

 by Mr. W. Dallimore in the Kew Bulletin (No. 9, 1908), 

 based on information supplied by Mr. Hugh Cowley, the 

 largest grower in the district. 



It appears that the pioneer of the movement in Mawdesley 

 was Mr. Cowley's father, and his first venture was with a 

 farm of about 23J English acres. For many years the busi- 

 ness proved highly satisfactory, and more land was con- 



