Invention of Marquis Wheat 1904

One will find on a Canadian stamp, as well as a 2003 14-Karat Gold Coin, Marquis wheat. Canada is known world-wide for its prairie wheat. The high quality of the wheat in Canada's Prairie Provinces achieved universal renown. Canada became known as "the Grain Elevator of the British Empire." It is well remembered how Canada's granary served the Allies during World War I. Marquis wheat was a new strand of wheat developed by Canadian Charles Saunders. …

…money to Canada. Other nations seeked Canada's wheat, and trade relations with other countries grew. Canada was now viewed by many other nations as a prospering new nation, rich with agriculture. Canada was also a large contributor to the overseas war effort by sending wheat to ally countries, and feeding soldiers. The development of marquis wheat was truly a defining moment for Canada, both economically, and socially. Charles Saunders was later knighted for his achievement.