Export of Rye Grass. The prophecy was made at last week’s meeting of the Wellington I hilosophieal Society, when the subject of science and agriculture was under discussion, that New Zealand would ultimately be looked upon as tho greatest grass-growing country in the world. The demand for certified o grass, a product which was going to be our most valuable export in the future, was far in exYess of the supply. One Australian merchant last year had wanted 8000 bushels, but could not bo supplied, neither could tho demand from Europe |, c met. The States had tried to grow their own, but without success. The only fly in the ontment was a certain fungus disease, which affected germination, but it was hoped that the research scientists would bo able to combat this. Eggs preserve! with SHARLAND’S •MOA" BRAND EGG PRESERVAI IV E are as good as fresh and keep Cot mouths. Do a goodly supply while eggs are cheap. Clean an' 1 economical.*
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 258, 1 November 1932, Page 11
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