. Welsh tenant-farmers on the agricultural resources of Canada [microform] : the reports of Mr. John Roberts, , Plas Heaton Farm, Trefnant, , North Wales; Mr. Dempster, Millbrook Lodge, Clarbeston Road, , South Wales, on their visit to Canada in 1893. Agriculture; Agriculture. 36 AfjricuUiiral Uvaouixcs of , housed in winter. Cattle will do out with care even at the ex- ceptional t(!Uiperature of 30° below zero. He arranges the straw so a8 to give shelter "s well ;is fodder. We then went tlirough the experimental farm, wliich is worthy of praise. The whea
. Welsh tenant-farmers on the agricultural resources of Canada [microform] : the reports of Mr. John Roberts, , Plas Heaton Farm, Trefnant, , North Wales; Mr. Dempster, Millbrook Lodge, Clarbeston Road, , South Wales, on their visit to Canada in 1893. Agriculture; Agriculture. 36 AfjricuUiiral Uvaouixcs of , housed in winter. Cattle will do out with care even at the ex- ceptional t(!Uiperature of 30° below zero. He arranges the straw so a8 to give shelter "s well ;is fodder. We then went tlirough the experimental farm, wliich is worthy of praise. The wheat crop at uy^'il i, til-;^ Ij;m'»*'j,: >â i:': 'â ' â¢â 'â¢..-'41''. .\'> >:; ,^11.'!'.." ik\} .','- ^ â. FARM SCENE, MANITOBA. Lord Brassey's farm was quite a show in itself, which proves what good tilling can do. This extensive place is managed by Mr. Sheppard, from whom we received the greatest kindness and hospitality. On getting to Calgary, on the 22nd, we were greeted with a snowstorm. We, however, only remained here half an Itour, as our train was leaving for Edmonton, where Ave arrived about the same evening. ⢠" Edmonton is a rising town (population, 500, taken in 1891). Edmonton. We were all very much pleased with this district; the fact of its being so far from market is its only drawback ; but no doubt much of its produce will find an outlet in British Columbia. Heavy crops of grain and roots are raised in this locality. In addition to plenty of good coal, gold is found in the bed of the river Saskatchewan in the form of fine dust; last season between $15,000 and SB20,000 worth was obtained, chiefly by settlers living along its banks. Traces of petroleum have been found in various parts, but no satisfactory developments have been made. In journeying northwards, in the direction of Fort Saskatchewan, a fine tract of country, with nice clumps of trees and plenty of water, could be seenâa great ])art of this may be homestea
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