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181)5, 9 clusters and in 1897, 25 clusters, "which were likewise 

 covered, set no fruit. In another locality, of 25 clusters which 

 were likewise tested in 1897, 24 were rated 0, and 1 rated 40. 

 Average rating 1,6. In view of these tests, Lindley may be called 

 practically self-sterile. 



The following tests with Lindley in 1899 were made at Penn 

 Yan: 



Lindley pollinated with Merrimadc. — Three clusters which 

 were tested produced no fruit. 



Lindley 'pollinated with Salem. — Five clusters which were 

 tested gave no fruit. 



Lindley pollinated with Brighton. — Three clusters which were 

 tested were rated 0, 0, 12, respectively, average rating 4. 



Lindley pollinated luith Catawba. — Five clusters which were 

 tested were rated 40, 40, 55, 85, 95, respectively. Average rat- 

 ing 63. 



Lindley pollinated with Warden. — Five clusters which were 

 tested were rated 0, 50, 100, 100, 100, respectively. Average rat- 

 ing 70. 



Lindley pollinated with Niagara.- — ■ Five clusters which were 

 tested were rated 40, 70, 90, 90, 95, respectively, averaging 77. 



lAndley as a fertilizer. — Several tests were made with Lindley 

 as a fertilizer for self-sterile sorts. The results are given in 

 detail for Brighton, Eldorado, Herbert, Merrimack and Salem 

 under the several discussions of these varieties. 



MERRUiIACK. 



Merrimack self-pollinated. — In 1892, 2 clusters which were 

 tested, gave no fruit. In 1895, 10 clusters; in 1897, 23 clusters, 

 and in 1899, 3 clusters, which were likewise tested, gave no fruit. 

 From these tests it appears that Merrimack is completely self- 

 sterile. 



The following tests with Merrimack were made at Penn Yan: 



Merrimack pollinated with Salem. — Five clusters which were 



tested, were rated 0, 0, 0, 0, 4, respectively. Average rating 0.8. 



