REPORT OF THE HORTICULTURIST. 



To the Director of the Cornell ZTniversity AgnicnUural Experi- 

 ment Station : 



Sir. — The work in the Ilorticultural Division cf the Experiment 

 Station dnring the year 1900-1 lias proceeded along the accustomed 

 lines. Particular effort has been given to the forcing of strawberries 

 and the tree fruits. With strawberries excellent results have been 

 secured, bnt with the tree fruits the results have been somewhat 

 indifferent, owing to the unsatisfactory houses in which the work is 

 done. Studies of mnshroom growing are also in progress. The 

 land of the Ilorticultural Division is largely taken up with the 

 orchards, which are now coming into full bearing. These orchards 

 are all experimental in the sense that the effects of pruning, tillage, 

 fertilizing, cover-cropping and general treatment are under observa- 

 tion. On these and other subjects, reports are to be made from 

 time to time. A rather large collection of grapes has been planted, 

 and many of the varieties are now coming into bearing. The col- 

 lection of Japanese plums is very large, and is increasing as fast as 

 new varieties appear. It is the purpose to give particular attention 

 to these fruits, since we have already studied them with considerable 

 care. Many special subjects have been taken up for study during 

 the year, such as the influence of various conditions on the viability 

 of pollen ; investigations in methods of spraying, considering vari- 

 ous mixtures and the enemies to be combated ; a study of the 

 botanical and horticultural status of the garden tulips ; tests of 

 geraniums, and other incidental matters. Some of these subjects 

 liave been in charge of special advanced students. Considerable 

 work is also being done by the Ilorticultural Division in places out- 

 side of Ithaca in the treatment of orcliard lands, spraying of trees 

 when in bloom, and other problems. For the most efficient work 

 at Ithaca, more glass houses are much needed. 



Respectfully submitted, 



L. H. BAILEY. 



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