EXHIBITS AT THE SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 199, 1 December 1910, Page 8

EXHIBITS AT THE SHOW

NEWT OX KING,

Good seeds make good pastures and good manure grow good crops. A firm believer in the truth of the foregoing, it is not surprising that seeds and manures should form the principal feature of Mr. Xewtou King's interesting and attractive exhibit on this year's showground. For years past Mr. King has concentrated his efforts oil buying and selling the best only in seeds and manures, realising that the interests of merchant and customer in this respect are inseparably interwoven, for, without the confidence of the latter there can be no permanent success. 11l order to set a standard of quality Mr. King has adopted the word "Sterling" as the brand under which his seeds and manures are sold, and the success of this may be guaged by the everincreasing demand which he is experiencing for this brand of goods, and also by the unsolicited testimony as to the excellent results of their use which he is continually receiving. Sterling manures and seeds' are very attractively displayed at Mr. King's stall, the former being neatly put up in suitable bags, while the latter, illustrated by growing seeds, covers all classes of seeds in use by the farmers. In swede seeds. Hurst's Monarch, Champion, Magnum Bonum and John Bull are the principal varieties, while in grass seeds almost every kind of pasture seed is shown. A feature which will commend itself to farmers is the growing test, in which kinds of seeds are shown in process of germin-. ation, a. glance showing the high percentage and the vigorous growth of the young shoots. Coming to manures, we find that in addition to the Sterling mixture of manures, a large range of the Gear Co.'s well-known fertilisers are attractively displayed, and alongside may be seen Messrs Borthwick's special standard brands of similar goods, for both of which firms Mr. King is agent; and as farmers are quickly realising the benefits to he detived from manuring, it is safe to predict that there will be an everincreasing demand for these goods. Coming to the general list of farmers' requisites, we "find practically everything required bv th 6 farmer, and of which tile following are the leading lines:—To the (Jairyman, the Lister separator, an entirely new machine, "simple, cheap and effective," will prove especially interesting, while Harvey's milk cans, strainers, etc., go to complete the list; Cooper's and Little's sheep dips will attract the eye of the sheep farmer, while spraying compounds, poultry requisite, calf-foods, catle and pig foods all go to make a very complete display, demonstrating the extent and comprehensiveness of Mr. King's business.

E. GRIFFITHS AXD CO. 1 llrve are a collection of all dairy reoiiisifces, chief among which are an AlfaLaval separator, Babcock milk-tester, coolers, bnttrv-workers, etc. There are also a two-minute water-heater, specimen sacks of a variety of seeds, superphosphates, basic slag, and Shamrock manures. The display will be enlarged to-day, when other articles, of which tliC: firm make specialties, will be on view. Messrs. Griffiths and Co. are offering a £lO 10s gold watch for competition at the Society's next Winter Show, to the farmer exhibiting the best six turnips grown on not less than two acres, using Sutton's seeds and Shamrock manures. OKEY, SOX' AND ARNOLD.

Messrs. Okey, 'Son and Arnold, as agents for Messrs. Donald and Sons, show one of their wool presses. This press is specially well adapted to Taranaki requirements. It is said to be the easiest "one-man" press on the market, and should last fifty years. It is combined double and single purchase, and the agents are encouraged by the favorable reports of clients who have bought these presses to believe that there is nothing to beat them. A farm gate hung oil D.B. hinges is the only other exhibit oil this stand. This old-established firm supplies every requisite in the shape of farm machinery, being agents for the Massey-Harris Company and leading colonial makers. BELLRIXGER BROS.

Bellringer Bros, make a specialty of farm implements this year, ploughs, disc liarrows, Planet Junr. seeders and cultivators being on exhibition. The lawn mowers on sale bv the firm are steadily progressing in public favor, and samples of these were also to be =ren. Included in Messrs Bellringeis' display w:re three ■concrete posts (samples of the work of Hall and Worthington, who inteid booming these in view df the depletion of the country's forests). The posts shown were in two lengths, fift and 7ft, well finished, and very serviceable for'heavy fencing, as well as neat and attractivelooking when in use as pickets. Further information as to price, etc., can be obtained from Messrs Bellringer Bros. J. YOUNG AXD CO.

Messrs. J. Young and Co., of Wanganui, have on exhibition one of the improved 11-eutter Pennsylvania grain and fertiliser drills. The New Star Detachable Fertiliser Feed is built on a different principle from any other feed on the market, and has been successful under most unfavorable conditions. Whether the fertiliser be wet and sticky, or dry, this feed will sow with ease and regularity, and without choking or sifting. This advantage is one which experienced farmers can best appreciate. The quantity to be sown is regulated by ti lever, and can be changed instantlv; therefore there are no loose gear-wheels or complicated speed devices. The Turnip and Rape Feed is the new dron, which can be regulated to sow from. 4oz. per acre up to 141b. This feed is recommended bv the users to sow carrot seed, kale, linseed, etc. They a-lso have one of the famous Storrie Standard milking machines. This machine appears very simple in construction. Absolutely n® milk comes in contact with the puisator. It is a distinct and separate piece of mechanism; it serves- but one function. Neither oil nor dirt can reach the milk through it. It is portable*; for convenience it sits on .top of the milk can, although it will operate all the same on the floor or hanging up. This part carries a three-years' guarantee. They are also agents for the well-known Blackstone kerosene oil engine, Mr. Young is in charge of the stand.