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The averages of all the analyses made during 1898 of each of 

 these three leading varieties are as follows : 



This table shows that the Kleinwanzlebener is a little better 

 than the Vilmorin in quality. The Schreiber's German has been 

 tried this year for the first time audit seems to be a very promis- 

 ing variety for New York State. The 22 samples analyzed 

 ranged much better than either Kleinwanzlebener or Vilmorin. 



Comparing the results of 1898 with those of the season of 

 1897, when 495 samples were analyzed, we have the following 

 figures. The averages of the two seasons 1897 and 1898, are 

 given side by side so as to be easily compared. 



