possible to arrange for allotments close to the new small dwellings
which are erected. It will be essential, however, to insist (i) on more
permanent tenure for those who work their allotments properly and keep
them in good condition; (ii) that the land required should be obtained
on reasonable terms. Some landowners have themselves voluntarily taken
the matter in hand, but in other cases compulsion will be necessary,
and, as already stated, it will be right that where the land has been
agricultural or vacant land, bringing in a small or even no return, the
price or rent paid for it should be based on its agricultural value plus
some reasonable addition, and not on the enormously enhanced value of
the land as land which has become building land owing to the growth of
the urban population in the neighbourhood. It will be desirable to
arrange by co-operative or municipal action for the supply of seeds,
plants and fertilisers, and also for the sale of any surplus produce not
required by the holder for his own use.

The admirable work which is being done by the Board of Agriculture in
encouraging allotments ought to be recognised and supported in every
possible way.




CHAPTER XXI

AFFORESTATION

_Thou, too, great father of the British floods,_ _With
joyful pride survey'st our lofty woods,_ _Where towering
oaks their growing honours rear_ _And future navies on