Where and how and all about it : information and facts for the prospective settler . w years hasproven that timothy and other cultivated grasses can be successfullygrown. A species of grass known as Brome grass is now yield is from two to four tons per acre and the nutritiousness itfully greater than that of timothy. 34. How shall I know what to do or where to go when I reach that country? ANSWER. If you have made a sufficient study of the matter beforeyou start, you will need very little further advice or assistance, but goimmediately to the place decided upon, and you will suc
Where and how and all about it : information and facts for the prospective settler . w years hasproven that timothy and other cultivated grasses can be successfullygrown. A species of grass known as Brome grass is now yield is from two to four tons per acre and the nutritiousness itfully greater than that of timothy. 34. How shall I know what to do or where to go when I reach that country? ANSWER. If you have made a sufficient study of the matter beforeyou start, you will need very little further advice or assistance, but goimmediately to the place decided upon, and you will succeed. Ifyou have not, you had better put yourself in communication with theCanadian Government Agents, whose names appear elsewhere. AtWinnipeg, you will find maps showing vacant lands, also lands forsale, lists of farmers who wish to employ male and female help; andcomfortable quarters for temporary shelter until you may have de-cided in which district you had better make your home. Thisdecided, you will be given the services of a competent guide, who willassist in locating A Western Home. 35. What is the best way to get there? ANSWER. From United States points you will find it to your ad-rantage to write or call upon an authorized agent of the Government. 36. Can I get employment with a farmer so as to become acquaint-ed with local conditions? 10 WESTERN CANADA AMswiR. Yes, this can be done throii^h the Commissioner of Im-migration at Winnipeg immediately on yotir arrival. This official isalways in a position to offer engagements with well-establishedfarmers. Men experienced in agriculture may expect to receir*about $20 per month, with board and lodging; engagements, ifdesired, to extend for twelve months ^ 37. But if I hayehad no experience and simply desire to becomeacquainted with Canadian agriculture before starting life on my ownaccount? ANSWER. Young men and others unacquainted with farm lifewho are willing to accept from $8 to $10 per month for their services,inc
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