. Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Union of South Africa. or variety of cloveror alfalfa seed contains more than one seed of dodder to five grammesof clover or alfalfa seed respectively. Second, when any kind orvariety of the seeds or any mixture described in Section 1 of this Actcontains more than 3 per cent, by weight of seeds of weeds. (Note.—-Regulations superseding previous ones for the enforce-ment of the above Act wei-e issued under Treasury Decision No. 35363to take effect from 15th May, 1915.) Notes. 181) The Merino Ram. Mr. A. G. Michaeliaii. Principal Sheep and Wool Expert,
. Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Union of South Africa. or variety of cloveror alfalfa seed contains more than one seed of dodder to five grammesof clover or alfalfa seed respectively. Second, when any kind orvariety of the seeds or any mixture described in Section 1 of this Actcontains more than 3 per cent, by weight of seeds of weeds. (Note.—-Regulations superseding previous ones for the enforce-ment of the above Act wei-e issued under Treasury Decision No. 35363to take effect from 15th May, 1915.) Notes. 181) The Merino Ram. Mr. A. G. Michaeliaii. Principal Sheep and Wool Expert, givesthe following description* of what is considered an ideal ram. Thisnumber includes an illustration ( The Merino Earn ) of a merinoram bred in South Africa whicli bears out this description:-— The merino ram should he a well-built, symmetrical sheep,standing on four good, strong, straight legs, wide across the shouldei-and loins, with a deep chest, straig^ht back, and well sprung ribs. Heshould have good thighs, well let down and roomv, with a good. Photo of ;i Maffiiilicent Ham, hied in Snurli Afiica. underline. He sliould luive a strong, well-sliaped, masculine head,with good, thick, weil-cui^;ed horns of a good colour, showing distinctcorrugation; a kind, soft, open face, with a kind eye, a broad, tliickmuzzle, witli a good, sound mouth and soft, downy ears. The lieadmust be set on the body with a rather short, thick neck. He should have a full, bold, even front, with a good tail, andshould move with a free, liold, masculine carriage. He should be well and evenly covered with a strong, l)rig]it,masculine fleece, with plenty of guts in it, of good length, full ofcharacter and quality, with a good tip. * Jmtrnnl af Vol II. No. 4, p. 37? i 190 Journal of the Department of Agriculture. Plant Nurseries in Quarantine for Pests. The following plant nurseries have been quarantined because ofinsect pests and plant diseases. Some of the quarantines may beremo
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