86o Notes on Agriculture Abroad. [Jan., 



pleased to signify his intention to offer a Cup for the champion stallion 

 at the above Show, the Cup to be held by the winner for one year. 



The rules and conditions under which the King's premiums are to 

 be granted will shortly be issued, and these will contain particulars 

 as to the nineteen districts which will form separate District Classes for 

 the purposes of Ihis Show, and the number of premiums to be allotted 

 in each District Class. 



The precise conditions of the competition for his Majesty's Cup 

 will be made public at the same time. 



Further information as to the Grants for the promotion of light horse 

 breeding is given on p. 841. 



MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. 



Importation of Plants, <jt»c, into Pern. — The Board have received 

 through the Foreign Office a copy of a Peruvian Law (No. 122 1 of 

 December 31st, 1909) which prohibits the im- 

 Importation and portation into the Republic of all plants, 

 Other Regulations. shrubs, seeds, and cuttings unless accompanied 

 by a declaration of the sender, together with 

 a certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin 

 and attested by the Peruvian Consular Agent to the effect that the 

 plants in the region of origin are immune from disease. The Peruvian 

 Ministry of Commerce is empowered to take measures to secure the 

 immunity of the imported plants, &c, from disease on their entry into 

 the Republic. 



A Presidential decree of September 30th, 19 10, provides that where 

 the value of the plants, &c, imported does not exceed £1 (Peruvian 

 gold) the attestation of the Peruvian Consular Agent in the country of 

 origin, required by the above law, shall be issued free of charge. 



Agricultural Exhibition at Bangkok, Siam.—HM. Acting Consul 

 at Bangkok has forwarded particulars of an exhibition to be held by 

 the Siamese Ministry of Lands and Agricul- 

 Agricultural ture at ^ at town. The exhibition will open 



Exhibitions Abroad. on A P ril 3 rd > 19 11 . and the exhibits will 

 include vegetables, fruit, live stock, and agri- 

 cultural machinery. Intending exhibitors should apply to the President 

 of the Committee of the Exhibition at the Ministry of Lands and 

 Agriculture, Bangkok, before February 12th. 



Live Stock in Canada.— -The Canadian Census and Statistics Bulletin 

 issued in December, 1910, contains particulars of the number and 

 condition of live stock in November, 1910, 

 Notes on compared with the preceding year. For the 



Agriculture Abroad. wn °l e of Canada the increases in the number 

 of live stock are as follows : — Horses, 3*31 per 

 cent.; milch cows, 1T3 per cent.; swine, 2*11 per cent.; poultry, 8'02 

 per cent. The number of sheep has decreased by 1*55 per cent., and the 

 number of live stock other than milch cows has decreased by 2*20 

 per cent. 



By the standard condition of live stock is meant a "healthy and 



