THE COCKSFOOT CROP

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2329, 10 December 1914, Page 8

THE COCKSFOOT CROP

iV That there will; bo a great shortage ill cooksfoot crop is now beyond doubt, writes the Akaroa correspondent' ofaiOhnstchurch paper. Tho recent rains, came too late,to materially alter tho prospect. .To.begin with, a much smaller : area was. closed up in the spnng; !; aiid later on, owing to the shortage'of feed, : many dairy farmers were ■..compelled to .turn their cows into the cocksfoot paddocks, and now the crop is so meagre and stunted that reliable experts predict that where in normal years five to six bags per acre could bo assured, this leason tho yield will fall to one and a half bags. In some localities, owing to the land being previously lightly grazed, better results may. be anticipated. We have a great demand for good Separator Butter in Wanganu*, and are buyMa of this class of butt in any quanWo buy right out, or handle on consignment. If yo;i have some to spare, please write us, and we will give you an immediate reply. We are also buyers of fresh eggs in any quantity. Write us at once. Wangamu IVesh Food and Ice Company.—Advt. Study your comfort and convenience this Summer by flttiajr up your Bathroom in the best manner. In this respect let A. J. Panton be your guide. Perfect plumbing and up-to-date equipment at economy prices are assured you. Write for particulars now, I'll send them by return. A. J, Parton, Plumber, Carterton. —Advt.