The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE Ont. County Fair Marks Eighth Year 'The eighth annual Ontario County Seed Fair is to be held This seed fair is sponsored by the Ontarip County Crop Improve- ment Association whose presi. dent this year is Lloyd Lee, Sea- grave. Each year the Crop Improve- ment Association in Ontario County conducts projects, the aim of which is to demonstrate to the farmers in the county any new developments which have taken place in the methods of crop pro- duction. Some of these projects are as strations; (c) Oat variety tests; (d) Hybrid corn test plots; (e) Long term pasture demonstration plots. To encourage farmers to pro- duce and exhibit good quality grain and small seeds, the associa- tion holds a seed fair where grain is exhibited and offered for sale to other farmers. The first seed fair in Ontario County was held at Brooklin on March 20, 1940, Each year since then a successful fair has been 1944; Brooklin 1945; Port Perry, 1946; Oshawa, 1947. At each seed fair an outstand- ing speaker is present to talk on recent developments in crop im- provement work, This year by combining the Ontario County Fair with the Quinte District Seed Fair and Durhem County Seed Fair, we will be fortunate in having as our speaker, Prof. G. N. Ruhnke, head of the soils di- vision at the 0.A.C.; Guelph, The Ontario County Crop Im- fair and extends a cordial invita- tion to all people interested in crop production to attend the fair this year, Registered Seed Recommended For High Fields No, 3. The crop from which re- gistered seed is produced is in- spected in the field. The seed is inspected and graded by inspectors of the Plant Products Division, Do~ minjon Department of Agriculture, This ensures seed of high quality. Registered seed growers have been producing registered seed for over forty years. Canada owes a great deal to the registered seed grower because he has provided for the farmer pure seed of our hest varieties, the purity and quality of Canada's farm crops. When you drive into an area where the crops are pure as to variety, clean and uniform, it is a safe bet that there are a number of active registered seed growers in the district. There" are numerous advantages to be obtained from the use of re- gistered seed. Here are a few of the more important reasons for us- ing registered seed: Only the best varieties are used to produce registered seed. When The crop from registered seed will be of higher quality, the yield will be greater, and the return per acre better. ; Registered seed, except for treats ment to control disease, is ready for use. This means there is no seed to clean, Practically no weed seeds will be seeded through the seed drill be= cause there are very few weed seeds in registered seed. The use of clean seed is one of the important steps in eradicating weeds. on March 20, 21 and 22, in con- junetion with the Quinte District Seed Fair, in the armouries, Osh- awa, you buy registered seed you are sure of getting seed of the variety you ordered. BELLEVILLE 210 FRONT ST. Phone 820 In spite of their small numbers the registered seed growers have had a very beneficial influence on 'There are three grades of regis- provement Association wishes to tered, seed, namely, Registered No. thank all those contributing to the success of its annual seed held at the following places: follows: (a) Testing of various Beaverton, 1941; Uxbridge, 1942; spray and dust materials on pota- toes; (b) Cereal mixture demon- Port Perry, 1943; Beaverton, 1, Registered No. 2 and Registered 11 SIMCOE ST. N. Phone 1000 ae C ali SLL x | Christian's Extends A Warm Welcome to the Visitors to the QUINTE 21st DISTRICT SEED FAIR Here March 20-21-2 Y The sai =) Ts liagetient hi Christian's, with stores in Belleville an shawa, join with FINDLA POWER the citizens of Oshawa and County of On- COOK STOVES Our shipment of electric tario in extending a cordial welcome to all those who will attend the Quinte District 21st Seed Fair to be held in the Oshawa Armouries on March 20, 21 and 22--Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Undoubtedly the agri- ' and gas driven washers One of Canada's greatest are now in transit. These stoves! The Findlay Condor. washing machines will be . the new 1947 merchandise Where else can you purchase we have been waiting for a stove with a 'complete enamel oven so easy to clean cultural areas of the Counties of Hastings, Durham, Prince Edward, Ontario and Frontenac for sometime. Present pri- ority orders will be taken and so efficient. Stove com- plete as illustrated. will be well represented at this popular agricul- care of and we suggest Badghiz (home of winds) is & district in north-west Afghanistan. tural event and it will be a real pleasure for Christian's, which has been for so many years closely associated with the residents of the rural areas, to extend an invitation to make our store your headquarters while you are in our midst. Tah You Dice your order This advertisement will in some small measure will be Say "to BY oa give a "bird's-eye'" picture of the service which yours. we maintain with our rural friends along the north shore of Lake Ontario. Personally, I ex- tend the hope that your stay in Oshawa will not only be profitable but that you will become acquainted with many of our citizens and as a result gather a favorable impression of our industrial centre. - REFRIGERATORS Christian's hew 7 cubic foot Electric Refrigerator features the new automatic defrosting, sliding shelves, storage bin, beautiful design. Place your order NOW, immediate delivery within a few days. WARD'S HOE TRACK EQUIPMENT ECONOMICAL . Uses average of 1 pint gasoline - (about 3 litre) per H.P. hour. for Your VACATION Christian's offer super values for your sumnier vacationing. Don't delay, « take advantage of these today. 3 Duo-Therm & Findlay SPACE HEATER WARD'S PLOW-TRAC and HOE-TRAC are fine quality precision - built garden tractors designed--after 30 years experi- ence -- to make your work a pleasure. Gordon Outhoard Hull, deluxe model, 15 feet, British Columbia cedar. Equippéd with seat backs and splash rail. The ideal boat for fishing or sporting. Will take any motor up to 12 H.P. Price only (A) $195.00 : WARD'S HOE-TRAC is a general purpose tractor for country homes and commer- cial gardeners--also for poultry farms. Hoe-Trac motorizes all garden work--a handy source for portable power. Hay- mowing, seeding and cultivating imple- ments are easily and quickly attached with a patented quick hitch. WARD'S PLOW-TRAC puts light farming on a profitable basis for the few acre farmer. Specially designed implements are simple to operate--easily and quickly changed. All necessary equipment for plowing, cultivating, seeding, harrowing, discing, cutting: PAINT SPRAYERS Webster's portable straight painting equipment ranges in various sizes: A.--An all-round handy, dependable outfit handles paint and all ordinary finishing materials at amazing 27 50 speed. Retails (less motor) at . A sturdy, compact, B.--Handles heavy paints and enamels. dependable unit 'that will run all day and night, too, without attention. Plugs in anywhere and is 86. 20 fully guaranteed C.--1% horsepower motor. Recommended for maintenance painting in industrial plants and institutions, and for the painting ccntractor. Rugged and dependable and will get over an amazing amount of wall surface in a day's il i015 VISIT CHRISTIAN'S FRIENDLY STORE May we extend an invitation to all the ladies of Oshawa and district to visit Christian's Gift and China Department in both Oshawa and Belleville. In Christian's Gift and China Department you will find gifts of cutlery and china for any occasion. Patterns and makes to be found nowhere else except at Christian's. If it ig available Christian's will have it. KEEPS YOU WARM WITHOUT WORK, WITHOUT DIRT AND MODERNIZES YOUR LIVING ROOM Yes, we haye it! The striking new blonde Duo-Therm inspiried by fame ous Chippendale furniture designs! And there's the Hepplewhite Model, also, with a rich walnut finish, Either of these gorgeous new Period designs will beautify your living room an Keep you warm without work--without dirt! EXCLUSIVE DUAL CHAMBER BURNER Automatic Electric Shallow Well Pump Automatic electric shallow well pump for wells up to 22 feet deep. You can now have a constant sup- ply of running water with an automatic electric pump. 350 gallons per hour capacity. Automatic air volume control keeps .faucet pressure even. Heavy duty construction with Timken roller bear- ings insures longer life. This is operated by a small ¥4 H.P. motor complete with rust resisting galvan- ized storage tank. A limited quantity only for immediate delivery. Place your order NOW. CHRISTIAN'S have another 1 ~d of outboard motors for immedi- ate delivery. Due to the rapid turnover may we suggest that you place your order immediately. Ward's Sea King, large twin out- board motor, 5 h.p., 1s the favor- ite of the public. It has a balanc- ed power, two cylinder alternate firing which promotes greater flexibility. This is just what the fisherman wants. It can be cut down to a trolling speed and also travel at a rate of 12 miles per hour. It is a streamlined under water unit and weighs only 46 pounds. Here are some of the Sea King's features: Self-Pilot Adjustable Stern Bracket; Covered Spark Plugs; Easily Filled Gasoline Tank; Under Water Ex- haust; Numerous Operations; Magnetic Control Lever; Weaveless Propellor; Auto- matic Lubrication, and Dual Adjustment Carburetor. A Small Down Payment Will Purchase An Outboard Motor. [USE CHRISTIAN'S EASY PAYMENT PLAN Turns cheap fuel oil into waves of clean, safe, silent heat . and gets more heat from every drop of oil! PATENTED POWER-AIR BLOWER! Gives you warmth from floor to ceil- ing--in every nook and corner--saves up to 25% on fuel bills! Twenty other features that give you more comfort--more convenience--with Duo-Tlherm! Take advantage of Christian's easy pay- ment plan and have these wonderful pieces of merchandise in your home for secur- ity and comfort. "CRAFTMASTER" 8-INCH SAW Rugged and practical 13" x 18" table saw With 45 degree tilt; cuts to depth of 234"; fully guarded blade; ball bear- ing mandrel; knob-adjusted fence; equipped with mitre gauge and 'cut-off roads. Each DELTA 6-INCH JOINTER (NOT AS ILLUSTRATED) Full 6" cit. with fully adjustable .fence, with accurate indicator, automatic guard, double adjustable depth of cut with scale and pointer; quick-release fence lock on heavy iron base; neatly finished in grey 'namel. Each