THE LINSED INDUSTRY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1135, 16 August 1883, Page 3

THE LINSED INDUSTRY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—l «ra sura it was with no small amount of satisfaction that all wellwishers in the general advancement of the district read the announcement that the Directors of the Terauka Oil, Cake and Fibre Company had decided at their last'meeting to send at once for necessary machinery, and would be prepared to treat with growers for as much as could be supplied at coming harvest. This is what I had hoped to see published many months ago,to give intending growers confidence to prepare and carefullyclean parcels of land more especially suited for flax. New projects often get numerous sympathisers, but few true and warm supporters who will join the promoter in any possible sacrifice to bring them plainly bsfore the public view. Since this difficulty was overcome by the floatof our Company, those really interested have anxiously watched for the announcement of some active step taken by the Directors which would justify them in in preparing for a fair extent of crop. Although time has been lost, and land which could have been rendered favorable for the reception of seed by early winter work will not be available yet it is not too late for equally favorable crops to be grown on part of the land intended for spring wheat. A piece of lea land carefully ploughed, and harrowed into fine seed bed, rolled with Cambridge presser, drilled from £ to | inch deep, at from 3to inches between rows, and covered by Cambridge roller following, will insure a successful and clean crop. Other suitable lands prepared can be laid down to advantage, linseed crop being highly favorable for clover and grass seeds. No time should be lost, as August is, weather permitting, the most favorable month for getting linseed in the ground to insure length of crop, early harvest, and equally ripened seed. Beans, another desirable crop for export, with more return and less- risk than any corn crop, should also be put in this month, and has the district is supplied with drills specially adapted for both of the crops named, it simply rests with the farmers to suit themselves.— I am, etc., E Pilbrow. The Willows, 14th August. 1883.

TO THB KDITOB. Fir,-Since forwarding you ray few lines this afternoon reminding farmers of the necessity of losing no time in preparing for linseed crop, etc., I have received ilie enclosed letter, which I thought might bo -i g'imu'ant to intending growers, and give the D rectors and shareholders in oiir Company more confidence for action. As I shall visit Ashburton on business to-niorrov, I shall explain to Mr Divis the steps taken by our Bowd of Directors.—l am, etc., E PII.BROW. The Wil'ows, 14th August, 1.-83. [copy.] Mr E Pilbrow, Terauka. Dear Sir, Aaliburtnn district in connection with the Canterbury Linseed, Oil and Fibre Company, and noting the interest you take in this industry, should you advise I would piy your district a visit. You may not be aware that tho Company is prepared to extend operations to any district in Canterbury.—l remain, yours faithfully, John Davis. Ashburton, 13th August, 1883.