The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

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-:0:- FAIRS AND MARKETS. WHITLAND, Friday, January 22nd.-There was a fair attendance and supply. Butter in casks Is. to Is. Od. per lb., ditto in lb. rolls, Is. ld. to Is. lid.; eggs, Is. per dozen; rabbits, 7d. each; live fowls, 4s. to 4s. 6d. per couple; dressed poultry, 9d. to 9!d. per lb.; beef 7d. to 8d.; mutton, 8d. to 9d.; veal and pork 6d. to 7d. per lb. HAVERFORDWEST, Saturday, Jan. 23.-600se I 5s. to 6s. each; turkeys, lOd to Is. per lb.; ducks 3s. to 3s. 9d. each; fowls, 2s. to 2s. 9d.; rabbits, 8d.; beef, 4gd. to 8d. per lb.; mutton, 7d. to 8d.; pork, 5. to 8d.; veal, 7d. to 8d.; butter, Is. 2d.; to Is. 3d.; cheese, 5d. to 6d.; eggs, 10 for Is.; potatoes, 20lbs for Is. CARMARTHEN, Saturday, January 23rd.-A very small supply of butter was on offer to-day. Quotations :-Butter-cask Is. 2d. to Is. 3d. per lb., fresh Is. 5d. to is. -6d.; dressed poultry- fowls 5s. to 6s. per couple; dressed poultry- fowls 5s. to 6s. per couple; ducks 3s. to 4s. each, geese 6s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. each; eggs, 9 for Is.; cheese, 45s. per cwt. LLANDILO, Saturday, January 23rd.-Quoto- tions :-Fresh butter Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb., tub ditto Is. 3d. to Is. 3 £ d.; eggs, nine for Is.; cheese—Welsh 6. per lb., cream and Caer- philly 8|d.; poultry-turkeys trussed Ilid. per lb., geese trussed lid., ducks—alive 3s. each, trussed lid. per lb., fowls—alive 4s. 9d. to 5s. Od. a couple, trussed lOd. per lb.; rabbits lOd. each; potatoes 101b. for 6d.; meat—beef—- prime joints 9d. per lb., other cuts 8d. and 8 £ d.; mutton, lOd. per lb.; veal, 8d.; pork, 8d.

Crops that Paid Well. Mr. Ernest Parke again records satisfactorily remunerative results from the inanurial experi- ments carried out on his farm at Kineton with the co-operation of Dr. Dyer. The season has locally been particularly favourable for mangolds, which in this case were Orange Globes, following a. similar crop. Even the un- manured plot gave this year over 200 tons of mangolds per acre. Superphosphate (4cwt. per acre) and nitrate of soda (2cwt.) raised the yield to 39 tons, while when the nitrate was in creased to 4ewt. the yield rose to 47J, tons, and to as much as 56 tons where the dressing of nitrate was increased to 6cwt. On these three plots the increase in crop attributable to the fertilisers was thus 18 tons, 27 tons, and 35 tons per acre respectively, while the corresponding cost for superphosphate and nitrate of soda producing the increase was 34s., 58s., and 82s. per acre, the average cost of the extra Toots working out at under 2s. 6d. a ton, plus the cost of pulling and carting. This was very similar to last year's result, save that this year the crop was heavier. Oats (following beans) have again turned out well. The un- manured land gave 50 bushels per acre with 22cwt. of straw. Superphosphate alone (3cwt. per acre) increased the oats to 67 bushels, and superphosphate and lewt. of nitrate gave 75 bushels, with 33cwt. of straw, while an addi- tional top dressing of a further hundredweight of nitrate raised the crop to 86 bushels of oats and 40cwt. of straw. On this last plot the in- crease due to manuring was 36 bushels, or 4s quarters, of oats, and nearly a ton of straw, in return for an outlay of about 32s. in fertilisers.

-=- tlLAND and SOW, Carriage Builders" HAVERFORDWEST. Steam Factory, Old Bridge, Haverfordwest t

[ FRUIT CULTIVATION IN PEM- BROKESHIRE. Why is It Negleoted? THE TREATMENT OF YELIT TREES. (Specially Contributed). Fruit trees in this country are usually ixcg- lected. The result is a very small ciop, ur no crop at all. I propo-se in this article to give simple dirt-c. tions, whereby, with a littlo trouble and a slight expends, anyone having fruit trees will be enabled to secure an average crop at least, j The procedureh ere given is that adopted by j most of the orcliardists of Tasmania, or j "Appleland" as iL is not inaptly termed, There farmers grow apples and ether fruits wholesale, and they export many thousands of tons of fruit and fruit pulp annually.- So important, is the industry considered that the Tasmanian Government nave appointed Horti- important is the industry considered that the Tasmanian Government nave appointed Horti- cultural and Entomological experts, and other officials specially to look. after the welfare of the trees, and very stringent laws are in opera- tion as regards the culture of the trees, and the packing and grading of the exported fruit. The result is, the "Tazzies" have worked up a very lucrative industry, and fruit farms feten very high prices indeed, as the business is considered the most profitable in the world. We, in this country, usually stick a fruit tree in its hole,, and leave it to its fate. It soon becomes covered with vermin, then be- comes diseased, and at last death puts an end to its sufferings. Occasionally it gives a small crop by way of spite. But in Tasmania they care for and nurture their trees assiduously, and later on they have their reward in enor- mous crops of fruit of high quality. The writer has intimate associations with, and knows a good deal about Tasmania, and ventures to suggest that inasmuch as Pem- brokeshire and Tasmania have such similar climatic conditions, it would be worth our while to seriously consider the subject of fruit farming. It is said that farming in this county does not pay. Well, here is a branch of farming that does pay, and pay well. Fruit trees, just like animals, are troubled by many kinds of insects, and are subject to various diseases. It is evident that when a tree has had its vitality sapped by the attacks of hosts of vermin, it easily falls a prey to the many fungoid diseases, the germs of which are al- ways floating about in the atmosphere. During the winter these insects hide away. Many get into cracks in the bark, others under leaves, twigs, and stones on the ground, whilst numbers hibernate in the soil just below the surface. Others again are to be found in the bunches of moss often seen hanging on old neglected fruit trees, or in the pith of dead twigs, whilst dead and rotten branches are literally swarming with animal life. In these places they sleep through the winter, waiting for the waTrti days of spring to wake up and continue their' work of destruction. It is evident that the best time to set about exterminating the insect pests is while they are asleep-that is in late autumn and winter. Begin in October then by cutting off all dead or diseased branches, and as many of the dead twigs as it is possible to reach. But be sure, whilst doing this, to have a pot of tar handy, so that with a brush the cut may be covered over with tar. This prevents bleeding, and what is of more importance, it prevents disease germs gaining access to the tree through the wound. With young trees it is important that every cut, however small, should be tarred. The next thing to do is to scrape off as much as we can of the rough dead bark, moss, etc., from the trunk and larger branches. This is best done in damp weather, using a blunt scraper hollowed to fit the surface of the tree. Whilst doing this, take care not to injure the live bark. Now rake together all the litter of leaves, dead twigs, etc., and burn the lot. Immediately afterwards well lime the sur- face of the ground under the trees. Next we have to band the trees. This is a very important operation, and should take place in October or November. It is done in this way. Procure bands of stout paper, six inches wide, and long enough to go right round the tree. These bands should be well covered with cart grease, and tied on around the trees about four feet from the ground. One band is sufficient for each tree, and it should be tied on in two places, above and below. These bands act as traps for the numerous pests which can only get to the trees by crawling up the trunk. It is very important that these greased bands should be kept in working condition till the end of April. After this banding has been done, and any- time before January, the whole surface soil under the trees should be skimmed off to a depth of two inches, and carried right away, and either deeply buried, or disinfected with lime, or better still, gas-lime. Do not dig deeper than two inches, or you will injure the roots of the trees. Now spread all over under the trees about three inches of good fresh soil, enriched with some well rotted manure. The trees can then be left till January, when we begin washing or spraying the trees. It is best to wash the trees by spraying with a syringe, but if you have no syringe do not neglect the washing on that account. Much good can be accomplished by applying the solutions with a srubbing brush to the trunk and main branches as far as you can reach, being careful to well wash all cracks. A syringe, however, will reach to every part, and will soon pay for itself. Winter Washing.—Winter washes must never be applied after the buds have begun to swell, as they are very strong remedies, and wou id burn up the young foliage, and pro- bably kill the tree. These winter washes must be applied with sufficient force to go well into all cracks and rough places in the bark. It has been already mentioned that the trees are liable to two classes of diseases-insect dis- eases and fungoid diseases. We shall therefore require .two kinds of disinfectant-a fungicide, and an insecticide. Begin in January by thoroughly drenching all the trees with the following fungicide:- Sulphate of copper fungicide. Bluestone 1 lb. Soft soap 1 lb. Water 25 gallons. Be careful of the copper, as it is poisonous, and the mixing should be done in an earthen- ware pan or wooden receptacle, as the solution attacks most metals. In February apply the following insecticide :— Caustic Alkali wash. Caustic Soda 1 lb. Carbonate Potash 1 lb. Water 10 gallons. Then add lb. of soap dissolved in a little of the water, and a little whiting. The soft soap makes it stick to the trees, and the whiting makes it possible to ensure that no part of the tree escapes. To prevent the solution running down the syringe and burning the hands, fix a thick rubber band round near the nozzle. Be careful too that none gets into anyone's eyes. This caustic alkali wash not only kills insects, bit: il (.leans the trees by removing moss, scale, and other filth. In March, about a month after the alkali washing, is the best time to lime wash the trunks. Reduce lib. soft soap io the eons:s. tency of thick paint, by the addition of a strong solution oi washing soda. Add one pound ui powered quicklime to every five gallons of tho dissolved soap, and stir the whole untfl thoroughly mixdl. (Ihe pound of soft soap will take about a gallon of Unic. I si;e is added il improves it. Apply to the trunk wiill a paint brush, careful to j .cover every pari.. This mixture is ttnaeiom. not easily dissolved by rain, and usually lasts one season if properly made and applied. At the same time g.ive a good dressing of lime to the ground beneath the trees. As soon as the buds begin to £ >pan is the I proper time to commence Summer Washing. ¡ These washes be altogether different to those recommended for Winter washing, which, if applied now, would burn the foliage, and kill the tree. Experience has shown that the best wash to use is parathn, which is a sure insecticide when used in the right way. This substance in conjunction with soft soap to make it stick, and with a certain proportion of Lver of Sulphur, which k:Jls the fungous diseases, makes a most excellent combined insecticide and fungicide. It has this advantage, that whilst it kills all pests which attack the leaves and blossoms, yet, if carefully made and used, it does no^harm to the most delicate foliage. Paraffin emulsion for Summer washing. Dissolve ilb soft soap in one gallon of boiling water. It is important that soft water be used. Rain water is best. If spring- water only be avail- able. first soften it with sufficient washing soda. After the soap is dissolved, and while still boiling hot, pour in two gallons of paraffin, p.nd churn or stir violently till the solution becomes butter-like. In this state it will keep as a stock solution or emulsion. For use it must be diluted with water. The amount of dilution depends upon the age of the foliage. The first spraying takes place just after the buds burst, and as the foliage is very tender the emulsion should be diluted with 40 parts of water. Then in every three gallons of the diluted emulsion, dissolve one ounce of crushed Liver of Sulphur. Growers should carefully note the effect of this first spraying, and if the leaves appear to have suffered injury, the second spraying, which takes place about a fortnight after, should not be made stitnger. If. however, the leaves appear uninjured, then the second spraying can be made stronger—say one part emulsion diluted with 38 of water, with loz. of Liver of Sulphur added to each 2 gallons. These spraying should be con- tinued occasionally through the summer, gradu- ally increasing in strength, but must never be stronger than—one part emulsion with 30 parts water, to which is added loz. Liver of Sulphur to each two gallons. In the absence of leaves however it can be made stronger, and in special cases can be be used in the winter. A fine nozzle is required, as the spray should fall on the tree in the form of a fine mist. Should rain come on soon after spraying, and the emulsion get washed off, then the spraying must be done again as soon as dry. Early in July, summer banding should be begun. Well washed pieces of sacking should be tied round the trees close to the ground, first scraping all the rough bark away to en- sure that the bands fit close. Examine these bands frequently during the summer and autumn, and destroy any caterpillars found. In Tasmania these bandings are compulsory, and heavy fines are inflicted on any persons who neglect their fruit trees. After July there is no further work to be done in the, orchard, but to gather in the fruit, and if the above instructions are faith- fully followed, heavy crops will give the orchardist plenty to do. In October, the pruning, banding with greased paper, and liming and manuring the soil are again begun. For bush fruits the same procedure is to be adopted, but instead of the bandings, the stems should have coatings of the limewash com- position applied occasionally. Should the grower, notwithstanding the above preventive measures, find some pest still at- tacking his trees, which is possible though un- likely, then he must use severer measures. In these special cases the most effective insecti- cide is arsenic prepared as follows:— Arsenate of Lead Solution-Dissolve loz. of arsenate of soda in warm water, and add it to 16 gallons of soft water. Then dissolve 3ozs. of acetate of lead in water, and pour it into the 16 gallons of arsenate of soda solution. Add to this 2 lbs. of treacle. Or, in place of the treacle the arsenate of lead wash may be mixed with paraffin emulsion, and so a double insecticide prepared. Proper sprayers must be used in all cases, and with fine nozzles, so that a dense mist of the water is thrown on the trees. Other arsenical washes are sometimes used, but this is by far the best, as it kills the insects, but does not damage the leafage, a3 the others occasionally do. It must be remembered that arsenic is a deadly poison. Those using it must not inhale it, or allow it to get into cuts in the hands, and neither grazing animals nor poultry should have access to fields where this treatment is being practised. Arsenical sprays should not be used in bright sunshine. Neither should they be used when the trees are in blossom, or bees may be killed. Nor must they be used within six weeks of picking the fruit, green or ripe, nor where gooseberries for early pick- ing, and herbs or vegetables for early use, are grown under the trees Neither must the solution be used too strong, or the leaves will be burnt. As the object is not to dislodge the cater- pillars, but to poison their food, the arsenical solution should be made to fall like a gentle mist upon the leaves. Anyone who fears to use such a poisonous insecticide as arsenic, can do much good by hand-picking the bush-trees, or by shaking the larger trees. To do this effectively, spread rick or other cloths under the trees, and violently shake the branches by means of hooks at- tached to poles. The caterpillars, etc., fall upon the cloths, and should be immediately gathered up and destroyed. Very few fungus diseases will resist the com- bined paraffin emulsion and Liver of Sulphur solution, recommended for summer use, but occasionally something stronger is required. The best fungicide known is copper, but the copper wash, recommended for winter use, is too strong when the trees are in foliage. The following fungicide can be strongly re- commended as particularly suited for the pur- pose, because it never clogs the nozzles of the sprayers:- "Cupram" fungleide- Copper carbonate loz. Ammonia forte .880 b pint. Water 10 gallons. Add the Ammonia to s gallon of water, and throw in the copper carbonate little by little, stirring vigorously until dissolved. Then dilute with the rest of the water. A clear blue solution results. The cupram can be made up and kept in the concentrated form until re- quired for use, when it can be diluted to the prope* strength. 0 It is worthy of not;) that both Cupram" and the paraffin emulsion solutions can be applied to all kinds of other crops. Cupram is an excellent remedy for potato disease, onion mildew, and other fungous diseases. To prevent, potato disease the first spraying should be done before any symptoms of disease show themselves; in fact as soon as there is a good development of haulm, and the treat- merit is to be repeated about three weeks later, when growth is complete. If only one spray- ing- is given it should take place about the middle of July. If potatoes are subject to early blight (leaf curl), then the first spraying should be given when the plant is a few inches high. It is necessary to spray the plants from under- neath. as well as from above, so as to reach the fungus on the under side of the k-ave:=. Attachments ccti be obtained for spraying the plants from below. When infested with insects or caterpillars, many garden crops will gain benefit by spray- ings with the paraffin emulsion solution. But with such things as cabbages," etc., the only effective remedy is hand..picking, as the emul- sion would give the cabbages a disagreeable flavour. Dry Dustings.—Lastly dry dustings of pun- gent and other substances are applicable for some pests:— (1) Sulphur dusted on the affected spots is an excellent remedy for root rot, which is usually caused by funguses. Flowers of sul- phur should also be mixed with the soil in contact with the affected roots. (2) Dustings of lime, or soot and lime, also act as preventives of slugs and snails. It is best applied by being screwed up in a piece of muslin. i W. PERCY JONES. Loveston Council School.

BOROUGH OF THE TOWN AND COUNTY OF HAVERFORDWEST. FAIRS FOR 1909. I I THE FAIRS for 1909 will be held as follows, -*L unless unforeseen, circumstances shall make an alteration necessary :— FEBRUARY Tuesday, 9th. MARCH .Tuesday, 16th. APRIL Tuesday, 13th. MAY Tuesday, 11th. JUNE (for Wool and Stock) Tuesday, 8th. ) JULY .Tuesday, 13th. 1 AUGUST .Tuesday, 10th. I SEPTEMBER .Monday, 6th. SEPTEMBER .Tuesday, 21st. OCTOBER (Hiring) .Tuesday, 5th. OCTOBER .Tuesday, 19th. NOVEMBER .Tuesday, 9th. DECEMBER Tuesday, 14th. THE PIG FAIRS Will be held on the day after the Cattle Fairs. Dealers and others attending the Haverford- west Fairs are hereby cautioned against the practice of Lacerating with a Knife or other in- strument for the purpose of Marking any Animal; and Notice is Hereby Given, that un- der Statute 12 and 13 Victoria, Cap. 92, all Persons found Lacerating any Animal will be liable to a Penalty of C5. ISAIAH REYNOLDS, Mayor. Haverfordwest, Nov. 9th, 1908. MERRYWEATHERS' HAND FIRE PUMP Still the Simplest, Best, and Most Reliable FIRE EXTINGUISHER. i. Nothing to get out of order. 2. Nothing to corrode. 3. Nothing to explode. ? 2540 out of the 4199 London Fires were extin- guished in one year by these %VtNrso Pumps. ———— CASTLC, Write or call— 63, LONG ACRE, W.C., < LONDON. Havertordwest and St David's. THE City Hotel Omnibus or Brake will, nntil farther notioe will ran od Saturdays between St. David's and Haver- fordwest, leaving St. David's at 7 am., retnrn- ing from Haverfordwest on the arrival of the 2.40 train. Fares 2s. ed. Extra charge for luggage. G. MARTIN. Proprietor. THE SLADE TIMBER YARD 7ISHQUARD. J. Mil GUILD, (Late W. Williams & Son.) Timber Merchant, HAS a large and varied stoof Goed Bulla ing Timb.-r (in Red Pitch-piae, WhiU. and Sprnc), Fl oring Bcaida nnd Match boards, Yellow Pine, Spruce Archangal White, American White Wood, Carolina Piae aDd Oak sawn Hoards. Prepared Mouidingi ccmprisini Architnvfi, Sashes, Sills, Sk-rting Boar«t» 6t9. also Split and Sawn Roof and Ceiling Laths Wire-cut and other Nails. Speciality-Welsh Oak, Ash, and Elm, Bhaft* Spokes, and Felloes, Shovel and Mattock Stickp Ladders; Cart Material cut to size Wheelblocka turned and Gates and Barrows made to order. Estimates given to supply Buildings. OFFICES.—SLADE, FISHGUARD. Yard* 0" '1 r." ¡: :'1 'Y Fin kg aard. f W. MORGAN & SON, pciiie j»i«i«raliy that Uisy bavr- <; PENT, BUSINESS a* TIMBER tERCHANTS, And have_now in itoek ail kiwdt of Timber, also jc- oera! -Rni;iny- Latcrir&lti. Sawing (ty Gas Power) ()('" r,b" 1 };lv solicited. | A PERFECT POLICY. I The Corporation insures against | ALL Sickness and ALL Accidents and returns 50% of all premiums paid to non-claimants. It is the only Policy of the kind. Write for Prospectus now. OTHER SCHEMES. I DRUGGISTS U BURGLARY. THIRD PARTY COUPON. INDEMNITIES. CYCLE. CONTRACT. SOLVENCY and | FlDLLITY GUARANTEES 1 WRITE FOR PROSPECTUS. i Head Office 1 m WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASCGTJ. A. REGINALD POLE. Gen. M'anager. t——— ,„ m)tmM,— THE FAMOUS CABLE TEA. I' I The proprietors of the Famous Cable Tea write:— In consequence of the reduction in Tea Duty of One Penny per pound, we have decided, as from May 14th, 1906, to reduce the Wholesale price of the Famous Cable Tea One Penny per pound, but the Retail price will be changed from 2 2 per lb. to 2/ This will leave a smaller profit to the Retailer, but the Retailer must look for his compensation in in- creased sales. This popular Tea, at the popular pric of 2/ should have a largely increased sale, as the Proprietors are determined to keep the quality fully up to the standard. Our Local Agents, MESSRS. WM JOHN and SON, Quay Street, Haverfordwest, supply the Famous Cable Tea, in 101b. and 201b. and 501b. Boxes, and to whom all your Orders should be sent. HAVE YOU HAD I I VOUR HOLLOWAY'S ALMANAC FOR c J Scr.es of f AAA m Articles on BSVOrf ■ /"Marvels of the ■ World." Beautifully Illustrated. A Com- prehertsive Medical (v Guide. A Calendar 1 • replete with Dates of important Events. CONTAl NS A Free Railway Traveller's lnsur- Traveller's Insur- ance^^gwn for AND MANY OTHER INTERESTING FEATURES SENT FREE On receipt of Post Card addressed to THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 78 New Oxford St., LONDON. WC-r IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. To assure the safest and best-feeding of all Stock, use the celebrated ..ft ALBION_CAKES. For CALF-REARING the ALBION CALF MEAL has no Equal. i AGENT:— I A. ROGERS, Butter Merchant, Dark St. Haverfordwest. CAKE STORES: King's Arms Hotel, Haverfordwest.

to the Mid.and Count'cs to pick vp a few wri;iklc-.3 C, occur-so the is in full prtiyr -s. There is no be'fpr io vis;t than t! e neighbour-* hood, of MaILuhorci'gh, Leicostersliirc, v.here t!io b:g bnUoek pastures ar.-» fenced to perfection." A Xote o\ '1:20 D:)l'J:i1:: j'-r*r*1 n n-1', or rjll f.0 por- foction j;.J nil.; n L(:ir 1:1': > appear- end rV.r.n.oc:(] f'00 OY. CK-i'i.vit p:>.vv:u..1-. for tal.Io" ro.i! v. inuring '-out on ti.e I- .y (ii' hJ no V"1*1 u -1 "■>.r, r. i 1 -i. u-v:>v .i"rc 'f, u. and I'no:no V"J.V it ai:r-s ,the in:n-n?o i7' CO: '• is a cr.' :tal layer -wnen :nv-n f ^n-d is in nn-.oh d-M:ii:d'i>y v'k::u>vs. .vr.jN> .Oor:ring n-. ?e!<(om eeen now. but, « errr,<nonf-on* of the Daily 1 r ,!r deoulodly attractive with its msow- .nningo and han<li;ome rose- .mi. a, h toe, whk'h Fho?:ld bo o;c-ar!y ^P;. 'rom tho fourth a id r>oint upwards, tne ,s are Iight-i;o.>h coloured, fihort, etout and Dry, loamy r,oil is best suited for tiie Dor-ng, Rnd a sheltered position should o-e cnoi.-n: ,r crossing it is advisable to nso eit.ier tne English or Indian game, and utnise tne ^rv; s of the coloured Dorkjng- for preference. If looked after the chickens are ready for the t.r.Mj at four months, when thev should be liberally fed with oatmeal and milk for at least e, fortnight before being killed, i ure-bred typieul speeimeiM will find purchasers nowitlwtanding the booming of other breeds. The "Bn.i.noo. A large numlier of hooks and writings are de- voted to this very popular breed, yet, obviously, there was room for another, if we arc to judgo from "The P-rfect Bulldog," bv Mr. J. Hay Hutchison. It is a. book which will, no doubt, be of value to the novice as well as to the ex- roo. pert. lne inn-nog of to-day is not made, to ex- hibit his powers in fiold; but in appearance, at any rate, the per foot animal must have the ,activity, strength, and endurance that go to ma.ke a. dor; capable of buil-baiting. The head of the Bulldog has most confusing features of importance, wh-ch even the experienced man has sometimes to admit. The broad, massive under-jaw, not PI,1", projecting well beyond tho upper jaw, but wn.h a curved upward direction, the deep stop from which an indentation ex- tends vertically between the eye, which should be get wide a pert, the r.os large, with wide nostrils, arc points demanding consideration. There arc four po^ible methods of ear-carriage, the erect, the tulip." the button." apd the rose," the latter of which is correct. Any oihet alters the expression in a remarkable man- ner. The fol lowing vermifuge for young S-antoilii) 9gr„ Calomel 7gr., and powdered sugar Zgr. (mix nnd divide into twelve oowders)—is an cxamnle of a number of useful hints on puppy br"eding and rearing by Mr. A. J. Sewcll, which appear at the end cf the book. ANSWERS TO COn RESPONDENTS. _"J. H. T. C. E. W. ani^. Others.—The side-delivery rake is made by Alcssrs. Black- stone, of Stamford. 111 correspordence affecting this column should be addressed to "A Son of the Soil," cure of tha Editor of this journal.