24 MAY 1930, Page 15

On the general subject of more intensive cultivation a very

optimistic pamphlet reaches me called " £1,000,000,000 for Industry." It concludes with " a concrete proposal." The author, proposes to set up on a, particular 800 acres a self-

supporting training centre. He lays especial stress on Cox's apples and eggs, so giving a rather surprising parallel to the instances quoted above from the Ministry's experience. It is also remarkable that " Oaklands " has virtually pledged itself to make its demonstrations, especially in cultivation under glass, self-supporting. There are suggestive comments in Mr. Alexander's pamphlet, though he looks through rose- tinted spectacles. It- is issued, price 6d., • from Cockayne Hatley Hall, near Potton, Bedfordshire.

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