. [Report of the commissioners] [microform] : appendices C to S inclusive containing evidence taken by the commissioners, special reports, etc. in vols III, IV and V. Agriculture; Horses; Meteorology; Agriculture; Chevaux; Météorologie. hi 12 COMMISSIONERS' REPORT—. tmi' a more or less weathered appearance, and seems to be part of a boulder and ^ot from rock in situ. " The presence of this crystalline limestone imparts fertility to the soil, which results from the disintegration of the gneissoid rocks characteristic of the Laiirontian series, and becomes of economic value in soil which mi
. [Report of the commissioners] [microform] : appendices C to S inclusive containing evidence taken by the commissioners, special reports, etc. in vols III, IV and V. Agriculture; Horses; Meteorology; Agriculture; Chevaux; Météorologie. hi 12 COMMISSIONERS' REPORT—. tmi' a more or less weathered appearance, and seems to be part of a boulder and ^ot from rock in situ. " The presence of this crystalline limestone imparts fertility to the soil, which results from the disintegration of the gneissoid rocks characteristic of the Laiirontian series, and becomes of economic value in soil which might otherwise be very deficient in lime. On subjecting it to intense heat the specimen gave a strong lime. The limo derived from this kind of limestone, I have no doubt, would be of great service for bui!ding ; How far it may be easy or profitable to quarry the crystalline limestone in large quantities is a question worthy of more thorough investigation than the Commissioners could give to it. In view of the demand for lime for so many economical purposes they respectfully recommend that special attention should be given to these deposits in order that their actual practical value may be correctly ascertained. Before quitting this branch of the subject it may not be improper to allude, in passing, to the question generally of importing other manurial agents in bulk. The evidence taken elsewhere favours the opinion that the use of salt and gypsum—popularly styled land- plaster—is likely to be greatly extended, particularly in relation to the very crops most commonly raised in Muskoka. Parry Sound is in constant communication with such western ports of Lake Huron as Kincardine and Goderich, seats of the salt industry, and salt could bo brought to Parry Sound in empty lumber craft at nominal rates, if only a little cooperation ar enterprise were to be called into play. Mr. Strain, a merchant of Parry Sound and Reeve of Foley, in his evidence, says: "If f
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