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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 3018, 6 July 1893, Page 3

! -: Crossbred Wheats. :- MESSRS JAMES CARTER &. CO ; <>f London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in the oroes-fertilisaj tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almost any variation of quality, character, form*nd colour, can bf developed in Flowers and Vegetables by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by selection. Also in the shape of Turnips and Carrots and other roots, including in the case of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or small grain, long or short straw, or almost in special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding imparts increased vigor in plants as well as in animal * and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the case with most of our Wheats, Crossing should have the effect of producing more vigorous and productive varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by Muni Carter's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by crossing w«re successful im fixing to* characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy prices. The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the best of these varieties from the undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of Riverbank to experiment wiih. The following year another district was chosen, and after vsry careful observation, disoarded sixontof theelAvJfe as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selections among farmers in different parts of this County aid were, rewarded by exoellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be supposed the varieties differ greatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, period of ripening, etc. For instenoe i— Selection F is the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and ta the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Szuonoir G, produces straw of a short, stout description, whioh cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat prodaees long straw, likel> to be damaged by wind and rain. Other sorts, as Siucnoir I, is practically unassailable by Birds, so that should these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some writer has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the various sorti of - Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would reoemmend our friends to obtain a sufficient quantity of seed of these Hybrid Wheats, and test the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivfctioa varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils, of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolific obanoiir The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— SELECTION I—A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the yariety to sow late and harvest early. Straw, medium length, well .. headed. Valuable for late Spring sowing. SELECTION F—An early ripening Wheats even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very long headed j a valuable Wheat ""■"""■————— cn aff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Bird Mad Wind-proof Wheat. ' . - . ' SELECTION Q.—Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific Should prevo invaluable on lands which produoe in the ordinary sorts straw so long as to be damaged by bad weather. i%fa is the "Tom Thumb "of the wheat family. SELECTION D-Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping habit | very well headed j very productive, and likely to pteve • valuable Wheat for general purposes. = ; SELECTION B.—Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thiok set | a very productive Wheat. For Further PARTiouiiAiw, Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS.

THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FAAKS FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. ARRANGEMENTS can be made with r,he Agent-General in London to procure passages by the abore line aft the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon f!2B 0* Intermediate .. , £18 lfc Third Class. £13 ft For further particulars apply at offiftM MILES * CO., LmtTiD, 4shburton and Rakaia. MONKf. "** 4?7 ! X and £400, two special sums, *" AU to lend, on good freehold security. __^ T. BULLOCK. THE GENERAL ELECTION^ REGISTER! REGISTER H r^ORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can to obtained at the office of the Mm and Guardian. Fruit Trees. HAVING DECIDED to give up * NURSERY GARDENING, and , attend entirely to my business of PRODUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorta obtainable, and harm* grafted the* myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOESCHEAP. 2001ba Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 64. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. OFFERS are invited for T.B. 6» Peter Street, containing £ acre. T. BULLOCK. OEOPLE about to marry and furnkh L their houses, are invited to oali ofi Plckfora A Undrlll, at in ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORKD STREET, Next Building Booiety. —NO WON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spiring Mattresses, English and Colonial Perambulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchease and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums,; Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. . ■; Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, anA Repolished on the Premiaet* —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Building Soalety. : THE LONGBEAOEI DESTROYBK The only guaranteed effectual means of coping with the SMALL BIRDS PEST. I>HE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two years kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi- ' nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satisfaction. Longbeach is new freer from* Birds than any similar property in New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land *nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., 6*163 Longfiaoh Llewellyn Owen* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances no< attended,) 4*l

Prepare for a Rainy L>ay. HAVING PURCHASED a ohoioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproo Coats, very much below the regular prices, we have decided to give oar Customers the benefit of our * BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38a, reduced to 265. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to 32s 6d. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduoed to 455. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 653, reduoed to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to 52s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcotts, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduced to* 655. OBSERVE. "^*We are now making MSN'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known style FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20s LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality, Largest Stoak of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. IT ATS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. C R AIG HE AD XBEfiR VM N, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. Market House. lampsT(:)"lamps. ALL NEW AND FASHIONABLE. JUST received Lamp Fittings, and Lamp wicks. We invite intending purchasers to give us a call. HONEY. HONEY. This Season's extracted and Virgin Honey retailed in any quantity to suit purchasers. N.B.—All goods sold at the bottom legitimate prices, aad delivered to all parts of the Town and Suburbs and Railway Station. Country orders 'specially attended to. Town Customers waited upon if requested. STEPHENS" BROS. _. TO- B HAVE J(JBT LANDED, FX ."PA NO ITI B 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 28 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENA.MEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, RNIVBS and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132 Caws SHEET GLASS, 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc W. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. LdVKwa wnrt/^y*l Insurance Company, 4«h,NTS FOU| Gr £ y valley Coal Company. THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. j TT7K are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOld per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6£d to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to i:7s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6i per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 25a. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6J CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. ASB NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICK. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESSOld ■Town Hall, East Street. „