The infor mation given to the delegates at the Con ference by the experts of the Department was by no means the -least interesting or valuable feature of the proceedings, and met with much appreciation. A desire was also shown that the publications issued by the Department of Agriculture should be more widely distributed. Coming to the actual work of the Confer ence, undoubtedly one of the most satisfac tory results obtained was the securing of unanimity of opinion regarding legislation for the eradication of noxious weeds. It was soon evident, when the discussion on the subject was opened, and the question of administration was settled, that the Confer ence generally was in favour of only three, main pasts being dealt with under the pro posed bill, namely, Canadian, or, as it is mora commonly termed, Californian thistle, blackberry and sweetbriar, and it was de cided that these only should be included in the first schedule. There was, however, a demand, on the part- of some of the North Island delegates particularly, that rag-weed should be included. This is a pest, that is spreading in the dairying districts in Tara naki and other parts of the northern pro vinces, and in Otago and Southland, but is less prevalent or is unknown where the pastures are given up to sheep. Mr Ritchie, Secretary for Agriculture, thereupon made a suggestion that satisfied not only the Conference but indicated what the Government would no doubt accept. This was that the other plants and- weeds struck out of the first schedule, namely, broom, giant burdock, gorse, and hakea, with the addition of rag-weed, should form a second schedule, which should only be put into operation in any particular district on the application of a local Jxidy. Another very important subject t-iat was discussed was that of horse breeding, and the best mean- to be taken to bring about an im provement, especially in light horses. There was a manifestly strong feeling in favour of something being done, but none of the pro posals found general favour, some being con sidered too drastic, and others not practic able. The Conference, therefore, came to no decision. It is a pity that the matter was net relegated to a Committee, so that some definite proposals might have obtained on which to base future action. 