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Silver Fox and Mink Farming

at least in the But in the United Staten comid.

vicinity of Charlottetown. is tn erably more work L; being dong in

vogue at Foster Pickards ranch on the St. Peter's Road, two miles from the city where Foster and Cit-axles Swan do the work which occupim the hours of daylight on other ranches-by electric light. Even the polygamous matings are

connection with mink diseases than in Canada and it 15 from that source that we were posted on n condition namely, fatty degener- ation of the liver and fatty infilt- raliwl. This condition is due. from the information we can obtain, n3

arranged tha-t way and we under- a. result of a too noiwentmtnd diet

stand were most successful last season. Both Mr. Pickard and Mir. swan are enthusiastic foxmen and w; predict that they will be much hoard of in the YIN: to come. By the way, their method might inter-

When ranchers encounter it they should add more bulk to the diet in the form of tripo or lpplgg, Thu condition has been» questioned by other authorities and we h“; 8011c into some detail in co-operat-

est others whose Work ln the diw- ion with various authorities In the

time does not permit being in

their ranches.

Ranchers will have seen in the novrspnpers recently notices tron-i the Provincial Government request- ing tho owners of dogs to exercise care because oi the prevalence oi do; distemper which easily com- municates itself to foxes. The dis- temper epidemic which commenced item two years ago was directly attributed lo a dog suffering from distemper ivrovxht down by an air- man fmn Moaitxeal. Its consequ- gripes have been appalling and it ha; also caused great expense to mnchers who have takan methods to wmbat it or to prevent it. For that reason the war-nine given by our governmental authorities should b, strictly adhered to. ‘Today we have a letter from Dr. George C. Bishop. Provincial Animal Path- ologlst. on the same subject from which we quote.

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"l would like you lo bring to the not-ice of ion ranchers in this Province that particular attention should be paid to the movement of foxes to and from ranches espec- ially during the breeding season. During the past few Melts it has been broiuht to my attention that a large number of canine distem- per cam either in their initial stagm or now showing complicat- ons indicating that distemper has been existing for a period cf time. are roaming at large. Last year we endeavored to reduce to u mini- mum the possibilities of any dis- temper being carried over and in- luring the fox industry in i947 from the disease standpoint. Now I fear that because of careless practices by owners of ranches and dog owners thae precautions will be nullified.

United States. They endorsed our lliag-n-osis and findings 100 percent and we feel that this should be brought to the attention of the mink ranchers in order that pre- ventative steps might be taken.

The symptoms usually are dull- ness, the animal goes of! feed and becomes very ihin. These symptoms mISIlI POSSIbIy be confused with mink distemper and should be checked on very closely by the mlntk rancher. Prom time to time our Laboratory will furnish the latest information which we can obtain from the various United States workers and will endeavor to keep our mink ranchers well iri- formed re any diseases.

Our thanks are duo to Dr. Bishop for the above and we may say that a con-dltion similar to 1t has oc- curred at various times in fox ranches where horse meat and other rich diet was fed too heavily. We ourselves Just yesterday con- sidered cutting down our horse meat and adding additional tripe and more vegetables as we flitured the proportion -was it bit dangerous. Now Dr. Bishop‘; letter confirms

our belief and we will immediately make the change. Foxes which die from the above trouble when pelted

will show an extreme yells-wish cast lo the skin tissue indicating live: trouble.

Our congratulations to Editor Edward R. Ridiey for the mamiiic-

ent 30th anniversary number oi the Black Fox Magazine and Modem Mink Breeder just received. This Wh- Aplll 15th All skins will be 11183821119 had its origin in 1914 and iii-IBM and Offered in matched we well remember Frank C. Kayefflmdlfl “"59? One l-Phde name. when he arrived in Charlottetown’ |I.n mid-June. i914. and told us he‘ _____ ‘was starting [t 1n St John ML tCdllboCk. Manager Pill‘ Marketing It is particularly to be regretted Kaye was a. man of Eff-Bl delel- Depaflment I that dogs are allowed to roam at mination. had the faculty c1 making SUV" P0X Bleedelb large within the city and its cn- friends and knew hOW l0 Produce!“ m“ ‘mlhwmg "my"

of mush-at coal; improving while Mouton are weaker. Overloading the Mouton market with tho cheap- er variety was slid lo be reilwll‘ sibie for the rapidly declining prices and the falling off of sales. Macy's New York store reduced 100 Mouton coats which carry a brand indicating top quality to $08.75; Mouton activity in- Gimbles was at $89.00; Bloomingdale's re- presented the sale oi some coat-l sit $160.00 but it i-s generally be- lieved by buyers that the fast sell- ing Mouton days are over. Siren! activity was observed at Oppen- helm-Collins, New York store where black Persian lamb coats at $398.00. formerly priced at $506.00 was a. near sail out. The Persians were described a5 fresh goods with cape sleeves and three or four flair backs. Silver Fox jackets at $298.00 "were in demand with only one left of n, fair selection on the rack by mid-afternoon.

The Hudson's Bay Company, Landon, sale which was conciudd last week showed American Interest In white fox cti which 90 percent was sold. Fresh wild mink sold

taking the larger sizes. Ranch mink started briskly but u large pro- portion remained unsold towards the close. Mutation mink was en- tirely withdrawn and no serious bidders appeared at the prices cali- ed by the auctioneer. Official quot- ation-s she-wed white fox and wild mink each off 30 percent compared with last October levels. Ranch mink was off 5 percent compared with the January sale. Intezmtin: to note was that the principal buyer of the 12.000 white fox skins pluchased by United States in- terests was A. Pines at Co. of New York City. whose most spectacular buy was an entire string of 50 lots each consisting of 80 skins A Pines d: Co. were formerly buyers of Silver amt and many of our ranchers will remember when they were located in Charlottetown each fall.

Fromm Bros. Theinsviile, Wis, are introducing a new mutation of Silver Fox this season which they have named Burgundy Fox and they have also developed a new brownish platina color-phase. Among the new mink mutations Fromm Bros are developing are Breath or Spring, silver Midzidght and steel Blue.

American and Canadian fox farmers are pooling their product. ion of Pearl, Peairlatlna and Glacier Blue FRIXB! 1'01‘ Offering Ln- a special sale to be conducted by the Seattle Fur Exchange in Seattle. Washing-

We are indebted to George A.

Cflnfldlfl-n National Issociatlon of the

vimns without shy restrictions and s maizazitie that would appwl w »J"~'*““Y ‘m’ I“ M°"'"°°I» without any compulsory Iliimunlzn- fox ranchers. it was an inimediatef tioris against distemper. it atas my success and as the field for fox

experience a few days ago to II-Ilid it dog suffering from n tomplication oi distemper on one of the streets

fanning, which was then pretty well confined to Prince Edward Island and the Maritlmes.

broadened to

ih harlnttetown and this dog was include the United States he decid-

contacted by several others. To me this is very bad for an in-

ed int the fall of 101G to publish in ' ‘New York. The first munber ap- Plmmmm

dustry such as the foot industry i; neared in January 1917, and his (bener QulL and has been to thL; Province. I irontspiece is reproduced in the ) 2170 49% sin sure it would be L11 the best Bglznck Fox Magazlrig of January. P,“ $36-99 59% seam 27% $34.64 interests of ihsiox ranchers and 1 - ma; Qud) _ _ _3ma 30% 231,, the pic genes-all i roteci this‘ ‘ Indusptesy to the busty oipifieir ability. rheh follows the history of the “it; 51 I Izgg girl» a I l3% 26.12 Unlorttmatglv thi; dm not appear icing ago including a draiwing re- b: lo 34-8" __ 382 “f: .80 3804a 41.40 r321, ates to be the case and thousands of pmentlna an old ioiz Whll-‘h W" 5.8L mus _' _ T 604 7 "” " 53/)’ 295° 4°” 1353 dollars are beina Paid‘ cut by our, used around the turn of the oent- Reg mus __ __ _“ m” 4g: hi: 552» 43-94 122k 22-44 people in order to treat disease my as a fox kennel on Charles Interiors _ _ _ um 50 . 44w 3.137 20m 17.24 situations which could otherwise. Dalto-rrs ranch at Alberton. Auth- ww Grades mm 48% 13.15 50g» 2...=6 43% 12.61 m my opinion be prevmmxL mlmtlviffimirn {sglve-n 0y‘ the parg- — '- % 5.75 5'7 w 9.04 71% 11.97 rec w t‘ tie n usi aslll 8 i ? _- ""— —- Now I would like to write fl fciv In the InierWn-Illil We: and many TNT“ "' T T "x643 46'7" 17-75 39% 34-77 77% 1797

writers have helped with articles.‘ not only on foxes but mink, fisher and other fur bearing animals.

words in respect to mink ruiticlters and it Is that the number otf .pclis offered from Canadian ranches

The following tabulation aloguc offered by Canadian Phrision being made with the b!‘ the same company.

Jan. 1M7

Ffllm the above ii may be seen

lhol in all types excepting low Hades.

reasonably well with Ncrth America I

‘ was made.

summarizes the 59111118 o; m, (o, cab Fur Auction Saieg 0o, (Qug) Ltd" Com, January and December 1946 sales held

Ne Blilnn % will Av. Pr. at sold Av. Pr. 9t, gold Av. pr,

wmllared to United States ranches I! in the proportion of one to six.

considerably higher per-

centases (if the offerings were dis.

Observers Ill the Ullillhd slaie-‘Jposed of than was the case in to off on th Canadi. pu My that “WW "e find“ ‘m’ Sept. and December last. while Auctioreir Sales (Quebeca? Ltuf the PFICE basis was in most cases Mamh sale.

slightly higher. Com-pared with

I EASIER MATIIIO I IO AIORTIOII I STROIOEII YOIIIO

cam OiL__

kinds becqim it _ of the essential factors present

lint-ail. viiiiillflvtfrllllcldliv- Wliui RcirOII is added to your

II’! ‘lllcenory to lupplomeni yo 0min successful production.

I F Attention rliww ilower on most classifications.

January i948. the percentages sold wore somewhat similar. but the

I Tentative plans am that show

be included In our Special. Collection which we plan

Breeders‘ Association, Fur Market-

Sumnierside, Prince Eciward Island

rue

During the Amherst Winter Fa“ and Livestock Show held during the month of November last, a special feature of the occasion was the “Export Wlltshire Bacon Ex- hibit and Show." The idea of held- ing such a show was not concerved or at. any rate determined early enough in the season to pennit full justice being done to the :- casion. but, despite such a handi- cap, very creditabie results were achieved. '

Thirty-one classed into inf to quality, these being final se ections from one hundred and thirty entries sent forward from shipping groups in the MarItImf-s, eleven of these entries were fur- warded t-n behalf of Island shippers by the Livestock Marketing Board. Prizes to the extent of two hundrctl and fifty dollars were awarded, with each entry within n group re- ceiving the same amount of prize money.

All entries were noted alive. and then. on the rail, those carcasses WBIBIlIIIB closest Io I50 lbs. were selected for further examination. Back fat measurement. length cf 5159. balance, type and fieshini; were the points on which selection

"Wiltshircs" were three groups occurri-

TIlIfly-one carcasses out of the Ofikinal one hundred and thirty selected Bot into the final contest, 919W?“ being from P. E. Island, elfthteen from New Brunswick and lwv from NOVa Scotia. First prize

Jain. 1946 poo, 194g

pelts from the provinces of Oni- ario and Prince Edward Island will second i947

Canadian National Silver Fox

ing Dqbfliflmflflt

CHARETOWN

3-. tgroup one \\ ~~, \\ JII by Stanley Patterson, Oak Point, N. B., _with sci-unt- champ, Liliti a W‘: t""1l’5' contender for first place, going to Lewis Harris of OLcaigv. P. E. I. Third, fourth and fifth placrngs in this group were also to Island Exhibitors, beinfiawon by Earl Arb- lng, Bedford. rnest Johnstone, Keitsington, and Albert Court. Bed- iord, respectively.

In Group 2 Ernest Foster, Marsh- flclti, got. first posiiic-n, wlit-ie LEufl-

3, followed by Albert Caulbeck, Ai- bany, and Chesley Clark, Cavendish, in close succession.

All exhibits in the three groups were about of equal quality. All were choice Wiltshires and the

product uf tttp gradt- lib-gs. Skiilfiil breeding and careful maiuigemetii were evident III the product exhib- ited and reflects the pride and

GEARDIAN

an] Court, Beiiiord, lcd in Group

care taken by Maritime producers and processors in developing this export product to such a high de- gree of perfection. .

It is planned to repeat this n‘- port Wiltshire Show at the Z94’! Winter Pair and producers, club officials and processors will again be invited to co-operate in th'-s educational feature. The product will be on exhibit in the newly cun- structed, temperature controlled ‘Walk Iii“ Show Case and will be alternated throughout the Pair withrother educational exhibits.

It rs to be hoped that our Island hog producers will again take part, in this Show and acquaint thum- syves early with particulars and pan on having exhibits ready tor shipment from October 20th on towards the end uf the month. Full details can be obtained from .0,“-

office. -Li'vestock Marketing Board. €€_____

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More Sunshine in ‘Gardens Is Trend Taught by War

I~MARIGOLD CARNATION FLOSIERLD Zwiaaidotb- smote FRENCH. 3 NASTURTlUM-VIIARF. - 4-ALY56UM.

A Sunny Garden

Annual flowers require sunshine; so do vcgctables, and so do you. Gardeners by the million who din-- mg the wair devoted their attcniicin

of sunshine both to gardens and to themselves. and came to the con.- ciuslon that over most of the coun- try bniih giirdsns and been too much shaded. t-wrrlcning in iht- sun proved to be delightful as well as hsalihfuf. Naiiiiai suntan W35 obtained nior: easily than by a long trip tn the beach; and they were astonished by the vigor of girowth shown by flow- ers in the sunr-v vegetable gardrn. as compared with those in crowded beds and borders. competing ivitli the roots of ii-ces and shrubs for food. and limited to a few IITIUTS daily of the life-giving sunshine.

This experience is makini: h

to food production learned the vuiuu ‘

licmes had .

LEADING anaemia iiiiovi

REX WHEAT OERM OIL ASSIIRES

I LAROER LITTERS

RANCH TOO CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED PRO- I - FITS — LESS BREEDING TROUBLE WITH REX WHEAT i

Rex OII Iielpr cor eci and prevent breeding failures of all y‘ A a potent, stable and dependable source -

Ion which on lacking in average feeds, due to their loss

flan contains sufficient Vitamin E and PRI other factors that

PrIcpé,Pvepoid:' 4 oz. $1.25; 2O oz. $5.00; 4O oz. SIM; Goi- I ' III tw-Ovder your requirements today. I "

R R. JENKINS

Great George Sim!

a FEWER IAISSEO

a IIOOER PROFITS

in frulffeeding stuffs; Inc-

Iud you know that the ra-

ur ration of this season to

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Announcing

A MARITIME MAIL-ORDER SERVICE FOR

Garden Seeds and Glaiiioli

ORDERS FILLED\SAME DAY AS RECEIVED

QUALITY SEEDS AT FAIR PRICES ENQUIRIES INVITED

BAGS WANTED

w: mt FREIGHT - - HIGHEST MARKET PR ' nomr PAYMENT

Hclaiigiillii Milling Go.

AMHERST, N. S.

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change in mar gardens. whose owners are deb. “ed no longer to

be "forest ceonic iizrixwing about every attractive flower wtzicli ihev wish to grzw, whether it is ono of the few subjects that "do well In the shade."

Don't rake chancel. Treat seed grain this year-envy yur- with CERESAN. For only 3f I bushel, CERESAN gives con- trol ahead-borne bunt or stink- ing smut of when-loose and . covered smut of oats-barley stripe, covered and Hub loose smut: of barley. It reduces lone: from ma: docknge, ltedllnxNblighl and root rot. CERES frequenil, ’ yield, ls easy to apply, does not filing or dainafgie daill. Make ger pro f: y wring

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Near a Terrace

FARME§§ZHEILIII§ETINGS

Charlottetown, Feb. '18 - '20 The Legion Hall

GRAFTON STREET TUESDAY NIGHT-7:3O o'cIock—GeneroI meeting Hog Pro-

ducers. Open discussion—Demonsfrofions. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIA- TION—IO o'clock Wednesday forenoon, February I9iIi. Report:

Of year's work, wool and Iumb marketing and production.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DAIRYMEN'S ASSOC|ATION— Wednesday, Feb. I9tii—AIiernoon meeting of I:30 o'clock and night meeting oi" 7:30. Full discussion on viiul problems in the Dairy Industry. Large attendance of patrons requested.

PRINCE. EDWARD ISLAND FARMERS’ INSTITUTES-Thurs- day, February 20iIi-9 o'clock forenoon. Discussion on Insti- iuie problems.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FEDERATION OF AGRICUL-

TURE-2 o'clock-February 20th, also 7:30 o'clock in evening. Full opportunity to discuss resolutions arising from this and other meetings, also general problems and policies affecting Agriculture.

RuroI citizens and oil others interested in Rural Life are given a cordial invitation to offend these meetings.

They are making changes which open their homes and gardens to the sun, with shade only in care- .fully planned places, where it will serve a definite purpose. either of dzsign. or function. There is noth- ing to equal the shade of a tree. when on: is resting after pleasant exercise in the sun; but this can- not be appreciated where there are so many trees no sunshine can pen- etrate their canopy.

Even about the house, sunshine is needed. To reduce the number of irces and shrubs and to introduce color into front yard plantings, an- nual flowers may be planted to fol-

A clean-ikimmlng. easy-turning Renfrew la available to vou now. There's no Wlltlnl: for delivery! As the authorised Renfrew Repre-

sentative for this district I will gladly demonstrate a Renfrelv In vfllll‘ own dairy. There's no obli- zation to purchase. Get more cream and butter. with I. Reli- frew. Give me a call and I'll nrova II to vour satisfaction.

J. M. Ladner 111 KEIIT STREET

This your get a NEW

CREAM SEPARATOR

Ahlmuumvuwun-Iaannnaown

Ughtecn tomatoes on one fruit-bearing stem may not be a recon but Hilary J. de Jersey, of Montreal, thinks it ccimes pretty close to it. A11 enthusiastic spare-time gardener for some 20 years. Mr. d4 Jersey utilizes his small yet comiplete back yard plot to provide fresh vegetables for his family table.

low spa-ling bulbs, whicih provide the i type marigolds is used in the back» hm flowers oi sprint. 1: bulbs are ground. with a. single French vari- plwled deeply. they he"! “l” be‘ ell‘ cf du-hrr habit ih rthht. lifted each year; and seeds of llfl~l To border (h. \I_F‘I>QL:V volt;- ,;,,.;,r| nuals may be sown above them as-nasturtiilms. of the single or doth soon as the ground wanns up. .b1e type, with hljvssiiiii. t~.ii~i.=i' while

The plan which accompanies this or violni next the walk. If the hos.- articie shows how to arrange an turtiurhs are yellow or orange. alys- attractive planting of marigolds, sum violet queen will produce l naaturtiums and alyssum in front striking effect, or plants of this a.- of a lemme. and as a border to a] ricty may be alternated with white walk. One of the tall, carnation- alyssuin.

Announcement

We have taken over the Forunn Seed Cleaning Equipment from Mr. Gordon hlar-Mlllan, and we will be doing cusi-twm clean- ing in the very near future.

Would appreciate your advising us what Iced yoI Ihh cleaned. so as to organize our work for your benefit.

P.E.l. Livestock Feed Agency

MIRA?! GJRDEIIERS!

PLASTIC GLAZING Better than glen for growing Blank:

Permits the free penetration of the beneficial ultrm violet rays of the sun. Ordinary glass ltopa these my; Retains heat longer than glass.

Keeps ouvcold batter than glass.

Will give your seedlings earlier and better growth. No drawing or scorching under Windolifp.

Plants require lam watering.

Unbreakable, light-weight, easily handled.

Ilylhngliyowledwroleolonnellorderltooeoereoollene.

WINDOLITI h still in shallowly. To avoid dheppalntmnut pit your ordc only. Write fr: he: Imph with dolcriptivo foldc. '