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This midwinter issue highlights seed selection for the greatest yields, and using leguminous plants for soil fertility. Campus news pertains to the positive press coverage that the College had received, promotion of the various short courses, and a successful third Annual Conversazione of the O. A. C. The Macdonald Institute column contains an article on the physiology of the nervous system. Alumni news is available in the Our Old Boys column. The seed selection special The romance of wheat Why do we do it? Nodule formation on the roots of leguminous plants The forestry convention Pasture grasses Editorial College Life Our Old Boys Macdonald Athletics Locals

This issue begins a new school year with a welcome to the new students and warnings regarding the initiation activities. Agricultural articles pertain to the Soil Survey of Ontario, weather conditions affecting wheat production in Western Canada and the Fourth International Grasslands Congress. Option trips taken in the students' senior year are highlighted. Option trips included excursions to New York City for the Landscaping students, the Eastern States for the Fourth Year trip, and Central Ontario farms for the animal husbandry students. Noted in this issue is the success of the O. A. C. Dairy Judging Team. A review of the Oak Gardens Theatre comments on the beautiful location at Niagara Falls. Campus news provides an update on the Student Christian Movement, the college yell, and student customs. Photographs are provided of some of the student representatives and the new freshettes at Macdonald Institute. The Macdonald Institute column addresses the Annual Macdonald Tea and a welcome to the juniors. The Literary news includes book reviews, the rules for the campus literary competitions, an explanation of the International Relations Club, and a brief mention of John McCrae's involvement on campus. The athletic column contains results of the field day, track and field meet, and rugby games. Alumni news provides alumni updates. The Alumnae column comments on chain letters, numerous marriage announcements, and alumnae updates. Editorial Soil Survey in Ontario Option trips Landscaping at Large Fruits and vegetables Animal husbandry travels O. A. C. Dairy Judging Team wins 6th place at Eastern States Exposition Wheat and the weather in Western Canada Oak Garden Theatre Toward a broader horizon Editorial etceteras Lament College life Macdonald news Fourth International Grassland Congress Literary section Department of English bulletin O. A. C. sportsfolio Alumni news Macdonald alumnae advertising

This issue has guest articles regarding agricultural transportation, Canadian literature, and agricultural education in the public schools. Agricultural articles pertain to foreign markets for Canadian produce, the quality of grain seed, and the food science of the quality of western wheat. Horticultural articles address the cultivation of Primulas and the farm garden. The Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union article reports the 1905 co-operative experiments in agriculture. Campus articles report the activities of the Literary Society, Y. M. C. A., and athletics department. The Macdonald Notes provides an update on the practical training of housekeepers and the Macdonald Literary Society. Alumni news is available in the Our Alumni column. The farmer and the railway Canadian fiction The O. A. C. Review and the public school Canada and her markets Good seed Concerning wheat-grading Co-operative experiments in agriculture 1905 Primulas Farm garden Editorial Our Alumni Book reviews College life The Train Dogs A cozy corner in Macdonald Institute The end of the hockey season Locals Gee Whizz I'm Gettin Sleepy advertising

This issue's focus is on the Short Courses offered by the O. A. C. in the agricultural topics of stock and seed judging, poultry, and fruit growing. Agricultural articles pertain to trade protection, agricultural economics of the dairy industry, and the improvement of cereal grains through hybridization. The focus of the Horticultural article is the co-operative movement in Ontario. Campus articles report the visit of Ontario legislators to the O. A. C. and the events of the Union Literary Society meeting, the Y. M. C. A. and the fifth Conversazione. An article regarding adult development and health is in the Macdonald Institute column. Alumni news is available in the Our Old Boys column. Protection and the Ontario farmer A Mid-Winter Night's Dream A week in Holland A Sunset The Short Courses Agriculture Concentrated effort in the dairy industry Dawn Experimental Fertilization in the principal cereal grains Incubation Horticulture Co-operation in Ontario The horticultural club Dawn Editorial College Life Ontario legislators at the O. A. C. The Indian's Grave Athletics Inter-year hockey Reckoning Our Old Boys Macdonald Are modern conditions conductive to high mental and physical development Locals A Macdonald Alphabet College Life advertising

This issue's articles contain a travel log of a trip through the Mediterranean, farming in Northern Ontario, a description of Irish agriculture, the profitability of wheat in Canada, and cultivating the English Gooseberry. The Poultry articles pertain to Ancona chickens and research from the O. A. C. poultry department. Campus news reports on the debate of using a nom de plume for examinations, the events of the Literary Society, the At Home promenade, local church receptions, and field day results. The Macdonald column includes a new student's impression of the college, the Y. W. C. A. reception, and the women's tennis tournament. Alumni news is available in the Alumni column. An attempt to record my impressions of a trip through the Mediterranean New Ontario Agriculture Agriculture on Ireland Experimental Wheat in Canada Horticulture The English Gooseberry Poultry Anconas for exhibition and utility Notes from the poultry department Editorial College Life Athletics Field day Alumni Macdonald First impressions of Macdonald Much ado about nothing Locals advertising

This issue eases into the new school year with articles introducing students to the college clubs, athletic opportunities, and reports on the initiations that occurred on campus. The lead article is a short story regarding a student's vision of the future O. A. C. in the year 2036. Agricultural articles pertain to the American Rural Rehabilitation Program, the creation of scented oils, and tropical agriculture. Other articles report on the O. A. C. Rifle Association, famous varieties of Canadian wheats, and identifying edible mushrooms. The Macdonald Institute column presents a junior student's first impression of the college, a quiz on a student's popularity, and the women's initiation. The Alumni column highlights the Alumni and Student Dance, and provides alumni update. frontpiece Editorial The Strange Case of Joseph Tallboys Northern Idyll Initiation Science and Venus Address from the president of the Student's Council Unaccustomed though I am Announcement Macdonald news Alumni record College life Scented oils O. A. C. sportsfolio Rural rehabilitation Why not play? Tropical agriculture Canada's famous wheats Our edible mushrooms advertising

Wheat is one of the major crops of Utah and for more than 50 years farmers have been raising wheat on the dry lands of the state. The system they use is known as the alternate cropping or crop-follow system and consists of one year of crop alternating with one year of clean cultivation known as fallow. Wheat removes a considerable amount of the natural plant food elements from the soil each year. This is especially true of nitrogen. According to Bracken and Greaves (9) the original low supply of nitrogen in most Utah soils together with the depleting effects of alternate wheat and fallow has the possibility of making nitrogen rather than moisture the limiting factor of crop production in certain dry-farm areas. The amount of nitrogen removed from the soil by the wheat crop is only a portion of the total supply. Such factors as leaching to a lower depth beyond the feeding range of the plant, erosion, denitrification, and volatilization through biological and possibly chemical action are thought to be responsible for the loss of nitrogen unaccounted for by crop removal. The results of several investigators indicate that this loss is approximately twice as much as was removed by the crop. Since nitrogen is one of the major factors responsible for high yields and high quality of wheat, it naturally follows that any reduction of the amount of nitrogen in the soil produces a corresponding reduction in yield and quality of wheat. Recent reports show that this condition exists in Utah as well as in other areas. As a result of this reduction in yield and quality of wheat, processors are concerned about the problems. The seriousness of the problem cannot be over-emphasized. Ways and means of checking these losses and subsequently increasing the yield and quality are being studied. Three possible procedures for increasing soil nitrogen have been suggested: 1. the use of legumes, especially alfalfa, in a rotation program; 2. non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation: and 3. the use of commercial fertilizers. Since legumes have not been grown to any great extent, the only other natural source of nitrogen has been non-symbiotic fixation. Evidence in this field of investigation, however, indicates that this source is inadequate and that other sources must be bad. Also, the data indicate that no effective methods have been found which increase non-symbiotic fixation. Limited information suggests that further study is needed on the use of legumes for increasing the nitrogen and organic matter content of dry farm soils. This investigation is confined to the use of commercial fertilizers as one solution to the general problem.

This issue's editorial comments on public opinion toward the inevitability of war. The agricultural articles pertain to coffee production in Tanganyika, propagating chrysanthemums, selecting a camera for agricultural research, and Canada's wheat. The Minister of Agriculture provided an article that commends the practicality of the two-year farm course at the Ontario Agricultural College. Two articles pertain to innovations: one on "magic bullets", or cures, for viruses, and the other on engineering. This month's English column addresses punctuation. The athletic column reports on the annual athletic banquet and the teams results. Campus news highlights College Royal, the theatrical productions, and the Student's Co-operative Concert. The Macdonald institute column comments on the art of studying, the senior homemaker banquet and dance, and the debates. The centrefold provides highlights and photographs of the College Royal winners. The Ontario Veterinary College column contributes updates regarding the fraternity Omega Tau Sigma, the vet student's college yell, and the second year dance. The Alumni column reports on the alumni events, the sons of O. A. C. fathers, and alumni updates. The Alumnae columns provides marriage announcements, an alumna's letter, and alumnae updates. Completing this issue are various club reports and a C. O. T. C. update. Editorial Our neighbours in Tanganyika The chrysanthemum Practical farm course commended Choosing a camera for agricultural work Magic bullets Department of English bulletin Canada's wheat The engineer and his brain products O. A. C. sportsfolio Literary highlights Rural dramatics Macdonald news College Royal champions The prize-winning exhibits and best livestock showman College life The Vets Alumni news Macdonald Alumnae Letters to the editor advertising

Considerable work has been done by plant breeders and investigators in the study of individual plant characters, but only a few have attempted to work out correlations between characters in crop plants. One reason for this seems to be, that many investigators have felt that correlation studies were of very little practical value. This attitude was due perhaps to the interpretation given correlation data, especially the nature of the casual agency or agencies to which the correlation was attributed. Most of our plant breeders however, have been too busy working on experiments with single characters and have given little or no attention to correlation work. The few who have done work in correlations have usually found little or no correlation between the characters studied. The chief reason for lack of investigations in the field of correlations possibly lies in the fact that investigations in this field require very intricate and complex study. A number of characters must be studied and tabulated separately for each plant, the coefficient of correlation determined by means of a long mathematical process, and finally before the work is of any value, causal agencies must be considered and classified, and the data interpreted correctly. This makes the work slow and tedious. It is quite natural then, in their rush to give to the world something new in plant breeding, that most of our investigators worked on individual characters. It is only recently that we have had men who have gone exhaustively into the field of correlations. Before proceeding further, an explanation of correlations and what they indicate may be of value. Correlations as it relates to plant breeding is the association or relation that exists between plant characters due to a common casual agency or influence.

This issue contains articles on agricultural education, progress in forestry, and markets for agricultural exports. An article on the farm labor problem suggests that the solution is the elimination of fencing. The Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union reports on its 1904 dairy experiments. Agricultural articles pertain to starting a poultry business, Canadian grown bananas, refrigerated transport of fruit crops, and tree grafting methods. Campus news reports are included in the College Life and Athletics columns. The Macdonald Notes column speaks to the advancement of the study of domestic science. Alumni news is available in the Somewhat Personal column. Rural education What will the Agricultural College do for the average young farmer Forest conditions and progress of forestry in Manitoba and the North-West Territories Active agriculturalists Canada and her markets The fence question Dairy experiments in 1904 A start in the poultry business Home grown bananas The transportation question Grafting Editorial Book reviews Somewhat personal College Life Macdonald Notes Domestic Art Athletics Locals advertising

Unemployment is mentioned in two articles regarding the construction of the campus tunnel system and the Homecroft Movement in England. Another edition of the column portraying successful alumni profiles H. B. Webster. Agricultural articles pertain to agriculture in China and Italy, and the research conducted by the animal husbandry, field husbandry, and horticulture departments. While the English department column instructs students on proper spelling and grammar. Campus news reports on the freshmen initiation and flag fight, including photographs. The Macdonald Institute column provides articles on the food composition of cider and first impressions of the new Watson Hall. While the expanded Alumni column reports on alumni association meetings, the Alumni Golf Tournament and alumni updates. Editorial On unemployment Employ the unemployed: the Homecroft Movement in England Crops in North China An Italian experiment O. A. C. graduates at home Animal husbandry Field husbandry Horticultural notes Department of English College life Athletics Macdonald Grass Heritage Alumni advertising

This issue starts the new school year with agricultural preparation for the winter and extols students to contribute to the making of the history of Ontarian agriculture. Editorial Agricultural News Mulching winter wheat Care of pigs in winter Time for tree planting The Farmer's Library Correspondence Notes upon Yellowstone Park Personal Local News Our exchanges

This summer issue's articles consist of an apiarist's perspective on beekeeping, shipping bees in combless packages, the need for nutritious whole-wheat flour, preparing food economically, soil fertility based on soil colour, and that contaminated water cause's typhoid. Three articles offer suggestions for exhibiting fruit, propagating and harvesting foodstuffs, and tips on wildlife photography. There are two allegorical short stories, one on dishwashing, and the other regarding an O. A. C. education. Also a wartime short story on the monotony of training camp. Campus news reports on a new course in road construction, and an appeal for men for the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. Alumni news contains alumni news of the war, obituaries, and a military letter. This issue does not contain a Macdonald column. Can a school teacher keep bees? Bees in combless packages Pointers for exhibitors of fruit Seasonable reminders for the horticulturists The Review story competition The dish-washing businesses Wild life pictures on a farm The rural school fair and worthless high-priced flour Winning decoration in England Economical dieting The color of soils Canadians die on battlefields, not alone The Mourners Editorial College life Alumni Locals

This is the first O. A. C. Review issue published since the beginning of World War 1 and lists the students that have enlisted and gone to the front. The agricultural articles in this issue pertain to Albertan agricultural schools, the activities of an agricultural field agent, and Argentinian wheat production. Other articles address how the 1914 college rugby team is a microcosm of the war experience and a student's summer experience with plant breeders. The editorial comments on the tragedy of war, the idea of forming a C. F. A. Battery at the College, and the O. A. C. Student's Co-operative Association. The horticultural article mentions the climatic adaptation of apples. Campus articles contain news on Canada at war, the Annual Report of the Ontario Agricultural College, and the College's poultry research. Macdonald Institute graduates employed as household science teachers are listed in this issue. Instead of an alumni column there is a column titled "Off to the Front" that provides student updates. The editor's page Alberta's schools of agriculture Rugby, 1914 What is a field agent? Agriculture in Argentina A summer with the plant breeders Editorials Canada's war footing Climatic adaptation of apple varieties Farm efficiency Experiment and progress The College poultry plant Queries Off to the Front Athletics The 1914 Macdonald graduates Locals advertising

This issue's editorial addresses the divisiveness of the political views of the staff and students. Agricultural articles address wheat rust, and the use of chemistry and electricity on the farm. Campus news reports the athletic and military activities of the students. Updates on alumni are in the Locals and Personal columns. Editorial Chemistry on the farm Electric traction Wheat rust The farmer of 1900 Athletics Locals Personals Our boys at camp advertising

El Sr. de Albon, rico fabricante, á quien una muerte repentina privó del unico hijo que tenia, y que le ayudaba á dirigir en manufactura, no escudando en aquellos primeros momentos de dolor, sino las sugestiones de su desesperación, determinó renunciar enteramente á los negocios y retirarse á una hacienda que poseía en las inmediaciones de Ruan; y arrepentido de haber abandonado una carrera en que se hacia útil á sus conciudadanos, proporcionando medios de existencia á una multitud de artesanos, resolvió emplear una parte de su fortuna en alentar la agricultura y las artes mecánicas. Iba pues con frecuencia á las ciudades del contorno á visitar los talleres, maquinas y manufacturas de toda especie, á fin de auxiliar con sus consejos y dinero á los menestrales y negociantes que reputaba capaces por su inteligencia de multiplicar los progresos de la industria. No fuéron esteriles estos oficios ; á ellos se debieron ciertamente algunas invenciones muy útiles. Acometido el Sr. de Albon por acceso violento de gota é imposibilitado de salir de casa por algunos meses, se dedicó en aquel espacio á leer obras que versaban sobre materias de sumo encanto para él. Acostumbrado pues á emplear con fruto todos los instantes de su vida, concibió el proyecto de componer un ensayo sobre las artes y oficios, con el designio de hacerle servir para la instruccion de sus sobrinos, Antonio y Gustavo, que habia adoptado por hijos desde que los pobres habian tenido la desgracia de quedar huerfanos. Dividiola en 28 noches ; destinada cada una estaba á recordarles lo que habian visto por el día, Primera noche : de los vegetales y de los animales que sirven para el sustento del hombre, y de las artes que concurren á transformar las producciones naturales en alimentos ; arte de cocina ; arte del pastelero -- Segunda noche : del trigo ; del cultivo de esta planta ; de la recolección del grano ; del mode sacar la harina ; y del arte de hacer pan -- Tercera noche : de la sal, de su fabricación, y del uso que se hace de ella en la salazón de los pescados -- Cuarta noche : de la viña, y del arte de hacer el vino -- Quinta noche : de la caña ; de su cultivo, y de la fabricación de azúcar -- Sexta noche : de la cultura del Cacaoyero ; de la cosecha del cacao ; de la fabricación del chocolate ; y del uso que hace el confitero del azúcar y de otros diversos vegetales -- Séptima noche : de las artes que tienen por objeto el vestido del hombre y de las materias primeras de que se fabrican las partes mas esenciales de él ; de la lana, de la fabricación del paño y del arte de hacerlo servir para la vestidura del hombre -- Octava noche : del cañamo, del lino ; del cultivo de estas plantas ; de los aderezos que reciben y de la fabrica del lienzo -- Noche novena : del algodonero ; del algodón ; y del empleo de esta materia para el vestido del hombre -- Noche decima : de la seda ; del arte de prepararla ; del arte de fabricar las telas de seda y del uso de estas para nuestra vestidura ; fabricación de las telas -- Noche undécima : de las pieles de los animales ; de las diferentes preparaciones que llevan y del empleo de los cueros para el calzado -- Noche duodécima : del pelo de los animales de su empleo para la fábrica de sombreros -- Noche decima tercia : de las diferentes materias colorantes ; de las manipulaciones necesarias para obtener los colores artificiales, y del modo de aplicarlos á los tejidos ; tinte en lana ; tinte de seda -- Noche decima cuarta : del cultivo del olivo ; de la cosecha de las aceitunas ; del arte de sacar de ellas el aceite. De la fabricación del jabón, y del uso de esta substancia para la lavadura del lienzo -- Noche decima quinta : de la cera y de la grasa de los animales, destinadas al alumbrado -- Noche decima sexta : del hierro ; de los medios de extraer el mineral del seno de la tierra, y transformarle en hierro ; uso de este metal en las artes -- Noche decima séptima : del acero ; de su fabricación y de su uso -- Noche decima octava : de los usos de las tierras ; de su preparación, y de su empleo -- Noche decima nona : trabajo en tierra ; fabricación del vidrio, de los cristales y de espejos -- Noche vigésima : de la habitación del hombre ; uso de la madera de construcción ; de los diferentes materiales que se emplean en la albañilería, y en la construcción de una casa -- Noche vigésima prima : del ajuar de una casa -- Noche vigésima segunda : del modo como median el tiempo los antiguos, de la invención de los reloxes y del arte de la relogeria ; de las diferentes clases de artes que trabajan en la relogeria -- Noche vigésima tercera : de la fabricación de las mondas -- Noche vigésima cuarta : de las minas de diamantes ; el modo de extraer esta piedra preciosa ; del corte del diamante y de la manera de trabajarle -- Noche vigésima quinta : del cultivo y de la fabricación del tabaco -- Noche vigésima sexta : de las artes mecánicos que sirven para perpetuar los pensamientos del hombre ; del arte de la escritura ; de las materias propias para recibir la escritura ; de la invención y la fabricación del papel -- Noche vigésima séptima : del arte de la imprenta -- Vigésima octava ultima noche : de la publicación de las obras y de la encuadernación de los libros, 178 p.