Way, ERE THR Sa Bes il iat 3 LANE STH A An at Jt i Science in Farming. By M. F. Cock, Agricultural Rep, Barnyard Manure.--This is the most common, and in the majority of cases the only fertilizer used on Ontario # | farms today, and good results have pb been obtained from its use; but care- ful study of its composition will show that while barnyard manure restores a small portion of the elements of fer- tility, the larger part has been perma- nently removed by the sale of produce. and in losses by evaporation and leach- ing. There is a very wide difference in the composition of manure produced on the farm, due not only to the amount of leaching that it is subject to but also to the kind of animal fed. Milk cows and young growing animals utilize large quantities of Nitrogen and _ Phospherous, in the production of milk and in the building up of the bone and b muscle of the body, so that the manure from these is much poorer in the ele- ments of soil fertility than that form the=older or fattening animal. ; The most valuable portion of ferti- " lizer ingredients is found in the liquid portion of the manure. As this is » usually allowed to run off, considerable loss occurs through leaching, and where this happens to any great ex- tent, the manure finally spread on the land will represent little more than rotting straw. It will therefore be seen that in order to keep up the fer- tility of the soil, it is necessary to use This is positively the last time these Oranges will be sold at this orice. whatever may be on hand. 1 In selecting commercial fertilizer § there are just three things the pur- & . chaser need take into account, and y , these are the percentage of nitrogen, @ the available phospherous and potash P : present in an available form. Every & - sack of fertilizer sold is stamped with iY {the name of the manufacturer, and a statement of the analysis. These state- 4 { ments are made out in a very elaborate ¥ : form, that deceives the unsuspecting & { purchaser, who naturally imagines y { that the larger the bill of fare the & greater the results he will obtain. j Int is evident that a low grade fertilizer , containing a large amount of "filler" %, {would appeal to many on account of & its low price. Since the filler is used 4 sonly to make bulk, it entails unneces- sary costs both in freight and handling 5s The price of low grade goods is always more per unit of plant food than the higher grade goods. . The manufacturer has two objects in y 'view in using filler. First it enables &. "him to reduce the percentages of plant food so as to produce lo wgrade goods ¥ at a price to suit the farmer's pocket; "secondly, 'it prevents caking of certain material and tends to keep the mixture "friable during the considerable period which ordinarily elapses between the mixing and use. Various materials may be used as filler, such as sand, limestone, peat, coal ashes. This simply goes to show how mix- @ tures may be diluted. The more of 'such material present, the cheaper will "it be possible to put the fertilizer on the market. Prices have gone up, up, ur 25¢, per dozen or 5 dozen for $1.00 should mix his own fertilizer as it is much cheaper. As high as 25 percent of the cost is saved by purchasing the separate materials. There is no use- less filler to add to the cost of freight and handling; there is no duty on the separate materials, but duty must be paid on mixed fertilizers. E Assurance: The farmer who uses the standard separate materials knows exactly what he is getting for his money, since he can rely on the per- centages in these forms, and knows their degree of solubility. With a stock of separate material on hand, the farmer is enabled to make up his mixtures according to his liking to suit the different crop soils and other conditions. (To be continued.) Note our prices Electric Lights 15 to 60-Watt __..__..__.. .30 each IW lh inion vin 60, 100-Wath Lo. a Ab 7 2O0Wakly £00 in 308 »" aes Electric Curling Tongs $2.00 each Gurnrrnnamsnrsanmmmannnn) THE NOVELTS Sop Re Your New Spring Clothes other fertilizers in conjunction with |: 4 i To get the best results the farmer, = and Quality | What! + a person buys a cheap article, he feels good when he pays for it, and disgusted every time he wears it. 'When a person buys a good article he feels satisfied every time he wears it, for the recollection of quality remains long after the price, is forgotten You can assure yourself of complete satisfaction in your Spring Clothes ; GATES 2 SHOPPING CENTRE... YOUR FULL STOCK OF :-- Electric VACUUM CLEANERY TOASTERS, IRONS GRILLS, HAIR CURLERS MOTORS, WATER HEATERS RADIOS, ELECTRIC RANGES, LAMPS, HOT WATER PADS VIOLET RAYS ELECTRIC DOOR BELLS WIRING, ~ FLASH LIGHTS. \ : BATTERIES and BULBS And all other Electric appliances. : : We just received another shipment of SHOES, which we are sure will fit We also Quality and everyone in your family. guarantee every shoe. price can't be beat. Every pair "of SHOES in the store will be reduced until the fifteenth of ° April. ~So come in and see for self what we are offering. = Every pair of SHOES bought in this store, after taken home, if found un- refund your money. t 4 ee on Feeds We just got in a full supply of BRAN, per 100-1b bags $1.20 SHORTS, per 100-1b bag 5 1.30 CRACKED CORN, per 100-1b bag is 145 Sp ring Stock FEED WHEAT, good quality, per 100-1 bag 1.85 BARLEY CHOPS, good quality, por 100-1 Bog wore 1.35 [hich includes almost everything. We CRUSHED OATS, good quality, per 100-1) bag 1.75 {are also' getting in for Saturday FEED OATS, good quality, per 100-ib bag 1.60 5 . ; Re-cleaned No. 2 C.W. OATS, for seed, 3-bus. for ecco. -- 2.10 Ladies Gingham These Oats have always proven satisfactory and give good crop yields. dee our 4 roods Window For the most wonderful value Dryden has ever seen in PLAIN White CUPS, SAUCERS and PLATES, Ete. as per list consisting of 1500 pieces, Dresses It will pay you to come in and see us first before buying goods Yo do your own sewing. 0Qo CUP & SAUCER __.. Ed 15 5-in, 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. PLATES, HE 3 15 % | 7-in SOUPS, each 15 & 8-in. BAKERS, each me .15 tice Ain FRIITS, oath ee Se i .15 © OAT MEALS, each .._ En 15 : BOWIE, 90.5 38, ench coro iiss lis 15 We. have moved all our Second 7 & 8-in. Scallop BOWLS, each.._. a 15 |' Hand Goods into the store next Covered SUGAR BOWLS, each = 15 door. CREAM JUGS, each 15 xR TE - ] lag -- --~ a The Store we are occupying now JUGS, 4 sizes, each 15 will be for new goods only. ok dk ok & SEEING THE GOODS WILL CONVINCE YOU TO BUY. Anyone in need of Second Hand Furniture or Clothing will find it next door. Be ------ "§Sold. Anyone leaving town please let This week we offer ry) in Fresh Vegetables, including: -- NEW CABBAGE, SWEET POTATOES, GREEN ONIONS, CAULIFLOWER Before making your purchases be sure and get our prices, it will not cost anything to find out. EI 3 OR us know at once if you have anything] you wish to sell. ------=000 'We are Agents for the famous lle di 5 80c If you have not tried these, you are missing the best make of Choco- The price is astounding for the class of Candy. No one handles this line. We still Handle-- ESKIMO PIES AND HOLLAND BRICK ICE CREAM. per « New & Second Hand Store CLOTHING & FURNITURE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BOUGHT & SOLD lates, € satisfactory, we will be delighted to Goods of every description Bought and} 3 CHAS. A. BU RGESS