THE FOOD SUPPLY. [To THE Exams or TER " EFICIATOE."1
SIB.,—The enclosed paper is being circulated in Cumberland and Westmorland. The proposals contained in it are, how-
ever, capable of general application.—I am, Sir, &o., Z.
"HOME FOOD CULTURE. (CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND.) A SCHEME TO HELP OUT THE SUPPLY OF FOOD DURING AND AFTER THE WAR.
Osjacvs.—To utilize at once to the fullest extent all gardens, allotments, and vacant spaces by sowing seeds and planting seedlings. Further to encourage the special preservation of the present season's fruit and vegetable crops.
Linona.—Owing to the dislocation of trade many workers will be put upon short time or thrown out of employment, and their activities could be directed to the achievement of the above- named objects.
Foons-ruvps.—lt is quite possible if seedlings are planted and seeds sown now to get autumn and spring crops of common white turnips, cabbages, early carrots, leeks, onions, kales, borecoles, lettuce, spinach, &c. LAND.—All spare ground in existing gardens and allotments can be used for this purpose, also all vacant spaces in and around towns and villages, and land on farms and estates. Many acres have already been offered. NEW ALLOTMENTS.—Parish Councils can give great assistance in the formation of now allotments on a large scale, and private individuals are appealed to to grant the temporary use of their land for the same purpose. SUPPLY or SEEDLINGS.—Ownerg of gardens, greenhouses, frames, &c., are specially appealed to for seedlings out of their surplus stocks, so that work can be begun at once; also to produce additional seedlings in time for planting out later.
SPECIAL PRESERVATION OF FRITITS AND VEGETABLES.—There is an abundant fruit crop this year, and by the simple process of bottling, much of this can be preserved for future use. Special attention should also be given to the careful storage and marketing of fruits such as apples, and vegetables such as the root crops.
PRACTICAL ADVICE.—A. pamphlet is being prepared stating suitable varieties of vegetables and giving suggestions for carry- ing out this scheme. This can be had free from the Hon. Secretary, W. B. Little, Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle."
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