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Extracts from "Farming and Labour in New Zealand."

By Westby B. Perceval, Esq.

"As an agricultural and pastoral country New Zealand stands second to none, as her yield of wool, sheep, grain, fruit, and dairy produce per acre abundantly testify."

"The variety in the industries, and resources of the Colony, is one of the strongest evidences of her future

"The time has passed when New Zealand was pointed at as a spendthrift Colony: she is now In the proud position of being regarded as a commendable example, illustrating what marvellous results economical administration and a policy of self-reliance can achieve."

"New Zealand has a most valuable property in its glorious climate."

"New Zealand's scenic grandeur is one of its best

"There is a large class In England who have a fixed though moderate income, with a growing family. Such as these would find in New Zealand a society congenial to their English ideas, excellent and cheap schools, and there their sons and daughters would have a much better chance of finding an outlet for their energy.'

"The class of people to whom New Zealand offers the most inducements is the small farmer class."

"The Colony seems in every way cut out by nature for a community of small farmers."