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Tae varieties of smack at that time. - Are they killed, or are they to reappear?' This. ws should know, so that the earliest! opportunity say bo | be taken to attack and exterminate them. Weeds are commonly classified as * annuals, bennials, and perennials, "with winter anntals as a convenient _ though not very scientific further dis- tinction. An annual weed may be a winter annual when it starts in the fall, and is fortunate in. its location or in the season; or it may be regulars, ly a winter annual a little farther south. Annuals, --Ordinarily an annual is a-weed that germinates in spring or eanly summer, grows and reproduces! before winter, dying naturally or ing fresh under the snow, ceeding to mature seed oman 'return of» warm weather. Even more dian for annuals it is important to a! i closely to the condition of f the wintering-in, and in early spring. Winter annuals starting in tar sons by a stroke of the harrow before the ground becomes too hard in Spring. Otherwise hand-pulling, a desirable safe-guard in any event, becomes un- duly laborious. Biennial weeds usually start growth early enough in the summer to provide themselves a stout tap-root, and a strong rosétte of leaves lying snugly on the ground to carry them through the winter and furnish reserve food for the flower-stem which is quickly pushed up in the second year. Blue- and evening primrose are good 'and pro-' mJ grain may sometimes be thinned out "wher catight by autumn frosts, and| examples. Unless killed as seedling, leaving its progeny eafely tucked the broad-shared cultivator is the best away within seed-coats capable of implement for them; or they may be withstanding winter's adversities. It, is the seed of the annual therefore, » that holds the strategical position, and | its importance is well attested by the: abundante of it, as compared with other weeds. If we can induce the seed to germinate before winter, or if we can start it early enough in spring, frost in the one case and pre- paration for spring- sown crops in the other will get it while young. Fall germination can only be secured by providing a moist, friable seed-bed through after harvest and fall cultd- vation. Even then some weeds, lke wild oats, refuse to be tempted forth to their undoing; but the fal work is not entirely lost on them; since it pre- pares for their earlier start in the spring. For most annuals, any prac-| tice which will hastefi spring germ- ination, as fall instead of spring plow- ing, drainage and ridging up over winter if necessary to dry the land early, and running the harrows quick- ly over all bare fields before proceed- ing with other seeding operations, is all to the good. Many annuals are thus started before any crop is in the way of their destruction. Still an-| spudded or Hand-pulled while the { ground is soft. Such weeds simply little later, if mowed, or cut above the crown only once. Perennial weeds, while also repro- "ducing By seed, maintain themselves from year to year by theif strong root systems, which may be creeping, like those of the Canada and perennial sow thistles, or short and fleshly as with the docks and dandelion. No , simple operation in fall or spring will suffice to exterminate the average per- ennial, although exposure to the action of frost on an up-turned furrow or ridged land will help. Most peren- nials come through the winter primed | for vigorous growth; and except in land to be under fallow or a tilled crop, it is usually most practicable to Jet spend themselves in prepara- tion for seed production, and then by timely cutting of hay or grain, vent this. Plowing before the plant has a chance to replenish its } ws stores must then be followed up close starvation of the ne ap parts by the use of the broad-shared cuiti- vator as often as they would reach branch out again, and go to seed a| . other starting of them may be over-! the light; or in some few cases by taken yet by harrowing young grain dragging them out bodily into the hot if it has not been seeded down. This sun to dry. Couch grass and dock, in is a favorite means of reducing Rus- | fact, are better removed entirely when sian thistle in spring grain, and can this is possible. A mere occasional often be used against the annual mus- | stirring of perennial rootstocks only tards. serves to break them up and trans- Winter Annuals, which differ in be- | plant them, Hike so many cuttings. ing able to survive the winter as seed- | Rotations.--It. cannot be over em- lings, include such well known weeds | phasized that a regular short rotation as shepherd's purse, stink-week, tumb-' of crops, which provides a cleaning ling mustard, false flax and chess. | crop at intervals, smother crops of Having a root system already develop. clover, etc., and at all times, the most ed, they are able in the spring to out- | thrifty and complete possession pos- strip the farmer who is not promptly sible of, the soil by crops,.is the best on the job. They are soon too sturdy | insurance against weeds. Tn addition, growth, and dead trees. The bearded | * * bo prevented, - Settlers. clearing Jand, to be easily uprooted, and some are in bloom by the time other vegetation is starting. Stinkweed and shepherd's purse iid commence flowering at an enough should be known of the special |- life history of each weed to guide one in the choide of additional methods of attack and to make them seasonable, A BOY'S APPEAL FOR (An essay written by Percy Rummel], age 10 age 10 years, ride 8, Field, B.C.) MISS ETHEL J. MILLAR, Teacher. "Protect the Forest! it is yours!" should be our slogan. All Canadians should accept and help because we derive much revenue from Forests, Our national development, our future welfare, and our industries depend entirely on the forests. Protection of forests reduces taxa- ton. The forest fire loss to Carfada fe $16,000,000 annually, and no nation can survive continual losses of this nature. The welfare of Canada de- pends on a sufficient supply of cheap wood. 'Few Canadians realize 1 importance of this. All should be trained to be careful of fire. Forest fires are an annual occur- pence. Ground fires, surface fires; and Crown fires do much damage. Fives spread rapidly through under- growth on old evergreens carries fire! quickly. Shavings from mills cause many fires. Fires travel up hill quitkly. Burning trees fall and start fires lower down. Wind, heat and dry weather aid fires. Dampness and "heavy dew hinder small fires. As eighty-six per cent. of tho fires are due to human agency, they could and railroad camps are responsible ~for many fives. Tourists and hunters} - y camp-fires. and . throw down| 'matches and cigarettes. In 1918 a! between campers) 2 ~ Last year at Emerald Lake 1 he | Englines must have safety hoods. Ex- arg to be conserved to avail the greater adians:-- Fires leave desolation in their path.| CANADA'S FORESTS. aeroplanes, lookout stations, and maps. When fires are discovered, act quickly, Wardens use motors, horses and fire-equipment; and call out citi- zens, Surround a five; dig around it, beat it, use water, and cut out dead vegetation. smokers, fisher- men, hunters, settlers and railroaders can prevent fires by extinguishing matches, cigars and camp-fires." We can all use care, and warn others and can report fires. Every precaution should be taken in forest regions. pend money for good fire equipment. As individuals and as a nation we Canadians should preach "Fire Pro- tection" to citizens, and tourists, and thus ensure the perpetuity of forests. Canadians, protect your forests. For- est waste is to-day too great and we Canadians must pay and are paying for the loss. If the forest Resources Canada of a few years hence, we must be a forest-saving generation. Can- "That spot has served your purpose, at care you? That those who follow you must it by; SMART COAT FOR GIRLS. Sturdy, durable and correct, with a free and 'easy smartness. Nutria fur|tu 'makes the collar of this' double- breasted straight-line coat, fashioned of cinnamon-brown chinchilla and dined throughout with flannel. Deep {cuffs of the cloth trim the plain sleeves, and. patch pockets proclaim thelr / usefulness on cool days. Te Jews and the down, he was Sonsequently, we, and in our stud have to national in V. 27. Paul on arrivi salem td, in conversa James, the church, Torin that there were Jewish' ey ristians: at }liagram pictures the simple desi {the partly finished coat, No. {1 { which is in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years, Size 8 years requires 2% yds. of 86-inch, or 1% yards of b4-inch material. The lining requires the same amount of material as the coat. Price 20 cents. You will be surprised to see how re-| quickly the garments shown in our new Fashion Book may be made by the home dressmaker. No expense has i been spared to make our styles as rep- resented in our patterns, the very best that can be produced by the most com- petent designers and cutters. Thesé designers originate their patterns in the very heart of the style centres, so that their creations are thosé of test- ed popularity brought within the means of the average woman. Price of the book 10 cents the copy. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and 'address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patiérns as you want. Enclose 20c in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Pattern Dept., Wilson Publishing Co., 73 West Ade- laide St; Torontg. Patterns sent by|i return mail. sme frm. Bill's at the Fair. My vacuum sweeper's broken, The toaster's on the blink" There's something in the drain pipe That's stopped up the kitchen sink. The hired men are quitting, The barn is full of flies, The crops all look so seedy, It brings tears to my eyes. The place is going to ruin, But Bill, he doesn't care, Because he's showing cattle At the Tinkum County Fair. For Bil is "Fair Show" crazy, His farm it just can ride, With cane in hand, for hours he'll] yea stand To watch the judge decide. Some ribbons blue may come his way, But if they don't he's just as gay. For Bill won't care, just so he's there To show. his cattle at the Fair, They talk about us women, Why, the simplest can't compare, With any man that's got a bunch Of cattle at a Fair. --Elsa L. Clark. ai fmm Alfalfa as a Pasture. Alfalfa as a pasture {s relished by all classes of stock, but there is a tendency for the animals to bloat under certain circumstances. This 'may be overcome, according to a bul letin on Aifalfa in Manitoba just is- sued by the Dept. of Agriculture at Ottawa, by refraining from pasturing when the plants are. moist. with dew 'and by preventing the animals from gorging themselves. Ruminating ani- mails should be gradually accustomed to this pasture. Close 'be avoided. There 'should be no pastur- "in Rutt tn the seeding dows "yess, and Close grazing should{ and James misunderstal Acts 21: from these J from the non bide Jews who had observed Paul in diately incited the and bring him to account. V. 28; The ¢ the cause of the Jewish le. he has spoken against ihe his monstrous Brody hE Pocop Ys en agal Law by declaring hgh Dp tm ple, by sa that it wil away, and that he believed that God intended His dom only for themselves, and upon condition of their keep Law; and ag they further iy dom, he woud suddenly a temple LD aachi 3:1), 54b be seen that the Paul was a v Christian Jew ish this was not enou, they the temple, accusers had seen Paul, asco by Tropliiinug © ¥e "Ephesi an, streets, and the; ined t must have taken in i between the outer and the inner of the temple, forbade any Gentile advance into the inner court pain of death. One of these in ye 80-36. The effect of ail able, of Antonia, just north of ths. tem ly I ance with a troop. of soldiers cers at back imposed a che] Paul was and what was his oty. 1 Vs, 87, 89. And here a su "No, I am a Tow, in Cilicia, a bu "to be a traitor who hed signed away the national hope. | the we. understand the na- attack now made on%h 1 the lessor we 8 details of the ceived wi president of the Jewish | interval oho ; Te Fa am Eg od to correct their Needless to say, 7 Hovove, it was not Chris an nationalists that he attack upon his life now pro- ceeded. The came from certain Seeing him in the he semple, they win 3 to seize im Ty is spréad that the) national hope is in danger. They have found in tho very temple the renegade who for years has been. undermining ple by ion that God has to the Gentiles, net the Te: peeled through Ehrist. Thirdy, bo is, ian believers are the true temple of God. As the Jews in, ii: that, when God came to set up: his, Hom has been discovered in recent; word of the riot and prompt- ved oft the scene. His ap - and off the rioters, and they sto ting Paul. Unable to- find opred bu the contradictory cries of the mob who offence, the captain of the g ht it best to him into But, so. C00 extreme was the po] violence that | when they came to the steps a ba to the barracks a at. the Sheri ia u lifte Jodily. by thé goldiers & "hurried was in store for the captain. Paul hg ked to k Jeru- 17-26. , but Asia, First, pass king- | the mothers could get out. We. find | getting unusually good results in home management, community. progress, re- creational features, or growth in members, 3 ) Ll "Give everybody something to do, New Liskeard, .teili sonic and other Re are good service and good publicity agents be- sides. At our Mothers' Day we had 176 mothers. This was achieved by one taking care of several famiiles 80 the sewing course makes good dressers as well as good needlewomen." Much help given to local needy | families was reported and the blind, N sympathy from the branches as well as the school fairs, schools, and Sick onl ny Sppear, charge against St. serious one in non-| the eyes. And as if all} live discussion as did the question of a ough, the Ya rake | peliing tickets for quilts as a means up charge aul ntro-! of raising mo The duced Greeks into the inmer court of | onaY. goumra) Tek and so defiled it. This, if | uve, was an. offence punishable with V. 20. 1t is pparent, However, that the last charge was quité untrue. The: the the hat he the. temple. | Inscriptions, placed all along the wall spurt, upon if serip- charges upon a populace seething with Sationsl indignation a indescrib-| i aul was rus out of the 'temple, the doors behind him being Institutes can be depended upon to be immediately locked, and the apostle on the job, oe vis png nardered un he HghicJob at the y the when n of Roman guard located inthe. fortress 2s of am of a century temple- ho th Children's Hospital. Trout Creek, consulting with the Health Nurse, schools. Home tinkering es a practical mat- Sutivention tk time to Iniespogete| not too much, Dy} po oxgething: "' advised oop received the usual steady practical Hoa donated five water, eoolers to its four | The. Director's report of Dominion pEperimental F&tm' operations for the year ending Mazel 81 last issued when entire country--from Prince Edward Isiand in the east' to' British Columbia south and to the Yukon and North. west. Territory on the north. There {are fourteen ousteen Divisions In in the system, | each each with an expert and Jiadtion} 'chief; four branch ter for a series of d ations on monthly program brought on a ing wes that it was a form of graft which. should not be encouraged in| sound community building. One of the delightful social features was a visit to the spacious and beau- ied | tifuly kept Children's Shelter at 'Burk's' Falls, which most of "the _branches assist as part of Shee 4p im- migration work. were { proud of the fact that the baby of the the | Institution had carried off first prize at the Baby Show held recently. ESSENTIALS IN THE SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTE. "It is being more generally realized every, year," said Superintendent Geo. A: Putnam, speaking on Essentials in Institute Work, "that the Women's Not only that, but to be right job at the right time. The of thie is seen in the changed and improved conditions of social life in the country and in the status of wo- men themselves, --the development of { on | individual talent and the way in which combined telents are made the pro- formerly they were not. SW tad methods of work and | ein spiration" that comes 'est value is conamund by branch eifbers : perty of the whole community as! Provincial arid: District minion Anima} Husbandman, is the Director and chief over a', having .ago succeeded Dr, J. H. Grisdale now a Minister of Agricuiture dt Ottawa. The 0 Topo which occupies 90 pages; furnishes form; of the opeérations-of each of the fourteen divisions and the 27 farms, | stations, sub-stations and minor sub-| This includes an account of the work of the Division of Illustra. | tion Stations, 145 in number in 1924 and which are being: added to every years. The work of these stations is road-fronting farms, where the opera-| tions can hest be observed and noted by "the greatest number of neighbors. | ie Counsel and information by actual de< monstration are given in all the gained from the experimental system Salk E RR BE aoa work in the west, to the boundary on the poy | : HE el | apple cider, He "el particulars, necessarily in summarized] | this being carried on on privately-owned of the farm, thus taking knowledge| Eo frm Erestarth Seite Unt : Jooral Sertiity fro STRITIELE A oe { the crop damage r trom bad or ¥ " ng not She Yan oe roadside os SOND i of Jue, veolue eeason's crop in a eingle day, picked for his "big day" a November date, when most roadside sellers of apples {amd elder 'were ot of the market. In Th choosing the day, he waited i Jn 1 oR a id, sunny hours after a spell eutoists had been making few . pleasure trips into the cotintry. Such "hia ware up beside the stuck up a sign quoting and was ready for business. In of boxes of apples, and barrels of up" before the day was over. At 1 prices, or very litte below, he sold in a day a quantity of fruit and cider it would At 'one time seores of autos were stalled on the main road, and traffic was. literally at a standstil--excopt the apple traffic. (Every. roadside market should have plenty of room 1fon oars to Grive 1n. 4 8 t0 preven; -of traffic, } something different; and couldn't fi San? Have you ever said "I 'read the 'the ther