settler might select land that required considerable clearing, although
controlled fires will accomplish this at comparatively small cost.

In the earlier days of settlement in Western Canada the rule
was for the settler to ship his complete farm equipment to the dis-
trict in which he desired to settle. While lack of sufficient supply
depots in a new country was largely responsible for this, present
day conditions are different, and it has now become more economical
for the settler to pay freight on as little as possible, limiting his
equipment to personal and household effects up to a certain limit.

Farm machinery of all makes can be had from dealers in almost
every village throughout the district, the following list being stand-
ard prices as quoted by local dealers in March, 1926: :

The following prices will give the intending settler some idea of
farm machinery. These are stocked locally. ;

Walking plow $35; breaker plow $50; sulky plow $96; gang
plow $112; dise, 12-in. $70; disc, 14-in. $80; harrows, 3-sections $22;
20-run drills $210; binders, 8-ft. $300; mowers, 5-ft. $112; rakes $66;
heavy wagons (gears) $135; sleighs $65; work harness $60.

In the matter of horses particularly, care should be exercised
if horses are to be shipped in. Every farmer knows that the horse
is susceptible to changes of climate, range and water, and it has
frequently been the experience of settlers that horses brought from
certain sections of the United States have not done well. In addi-

J. B. Early found fruit growing in the state of Washington too
risky a venture because of marketing conditions, and came to Peace
River eight years ago. Today he has one of the finest market gar-
dens in the district, and in addition has one of the finest herds of pure
bred Jerseys in Canada. Some of the animals are shown in the above
Picture. His farm is twelve miles up the river from the town of Peace
River, :

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