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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 111, 4 February 1919, Page 8

A good deal has been written about the uso of scanned .kelp for.the production of potash, and a good deal of extravagant dreaming ha« been indulged in. However, the kelp industry has put itselt on a solid and prosperous footing, and gold m tho shape of .the indispensable potash is being harvested from the waters of the Pacific. The cutters or.! Harvesters are ocean-going boats, and stay out at sea all the time, while the barges carry the macerated kelp back to lu i. ,! ari ! ? hete jt > 3 pumped from the holds into fermenting tanks. Foreign matter such as bolts, nuts, etc., brought in with the kelp are removed by electro-magnets before the pumps arc reached. Harvesting consists, in cutting the plant about six feet below the surface of the water. It has actually been lound that this treatment improves the Rroivth and stand of the beds to such an extent that they may be cut over about every ninety days. The area cut at present extends from Point Conception south to the Mexican line. The potash is all used for chemical purposes owing to its unique purity, and there is not enough of it to supply this demand. The totalquantity of,the pure product is not great enough (o be considered seriously for fertiliser purposes. There arc, however, a number of residues produced containing potash which amount to quite a tonnage. No undue delay, no haphazard methods when we move you. Our experts "know how, and waste no time. Another source of speed is our furniture motor. \oii get quickness, safety, economy, and isn't that well worth while? Bather' Tho New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 8791 Customhouse Quay.—Advt. One of New Zealand's problems will be to_ secure an adequate return from highpriced dairy lands. The importance of proper feeding and care of stock becomes apparent if they are to l>e kept healthy -ind give the highest percentage of butterfat. Many cows and calves are not receiving tho chemical salt's which ensure health. Their pastures are deficient, and thoro are no natural "salt licks" in this country to restore the balance. Tlie scientific equivalent is "Cow-lie," a combination of salt, phosphates of iron, and potash and lime. The secret of its marvellous efficiency lies in the balance of ingredients. Dairy farmers ' speak in glowing terms of "Cow-lie." Mr. A. G. Johnston, of "Brookfield,'" Waveriey, used to lose 8 or 10 calves by abortion in his herd each season; since providing "Cow-lie" for his slock' lie has lost none. His total cost for "Cow-lie" in three seasons was <E3. The manufacturers (Domestic and Chemical Supplies, Ltd., Auckland) will bo glad to send full information and many testimonials to dairy farmers or storekeepers. Prices are advertised in this issue, and it certainly seems a ease where a dairyman can spend -CI to the advantage o'f his stock and his purse,—Advt.