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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 1 May 1926, Page 13

a p 0 3 fi ml Mm. r — W w !6rT 1 ms ' i?»; wgs Ait l V . , w* m j£te& H Lwww®WS ICT AlPi § A 9-acre paddock was top-dressed last June It Is a significant fact that immediately the with 44/46% , “Rockland” Superphosphate-—, cows were grazed on pasture that had hot 2 cwts. to the acre. By October a splendid been top-dressed the milk yield dropped growth of grass and clover was obtained, and soibs. ncr day, and the average butter-fat the herd of dairy cows, 24 m number, was test'dropped two points as well. . turned m to graze. . This nine acres grazed the herd until March, Before top-dressing with Superphosphate, Mr. i.e., carried 2| cows to the acre for six Diack had'trouble with his cows chewing blue months of the year. .gum bark, due to the deficiency of phosphate The only time during that period that the i n the herbage. Since top-dressing, the cows cows were off the paddock was an occasional have ceased chewing bark completely—the Sunday when they were turned into a nearby mineral content in the grasses and clover paddock which had not been top-dressed. having been increased by the Superphosphate. This striking example of profitable returns from topdressing pastures with 66 Rockland” Superphosphate is particularly important, as it was obtained In a district commonly considered a light rainfall area. Even in parts of Australia where the annual rainfall is but little over 12 inches, top-dressing has shown marked results. THE SECRET of success lies . in using high-grade “ Rockland Superphosphate, 44/46%, not less than 2 cwts. per acre, and, though'- good results are secured in the spring, maximum results are obtained by application in autumn or early winter, so that the winter rains can wash it into the roots of the grasses and clover. if ■m o*2? KW II fit' ?rocurable through a 1 t ~ mi (if roduc "S irLXL'C u MANUFACTURERS: Leisipthorne, Prosser & Co/s Mew Zealand Drug Agricultural Chemists, 136 High Street, Christchurch t , 3257 6U&

THE SHOOTING SEASON. me; PRI>I’ARATION'S. With the near approach of tlio 1926 shooting season. sport‘orion are busily making their plans for the opening shoot. Knpland, Mcßae Ltd. liave Wilde all preparations for the supply of pins and ammunition, and have pleasure in announcin'’.; that they hold pood slocks of Ihe famous “Western yield" and “Super X" pun cartridges, as well as Klcy'.s, Nobel’s, and O.A.G. brands. They have a hue' assortment of puns this year, by B.SA., Hollis, and Belgian makers. Obtain your game license, and your requirements in fire-arms and ammunition from the