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Philadelphus grandiflonis. Pltiladelphus deulziaflorus. 



" coronarius. " inodoius. 



The branches were bent to the ground and sufficient soil was thrown over the ti^ia 

 to retain them in tliat position. The result was entirely satisfactory, as all varieties 

 flowero;!, P. grandi/ioius and P. deutziaflorus very lieavily. As there are many of 

 these half-hardy shrubs, the branches of which kill-back more or less each winter, it 

 would seem well worth while to go to this small amount of labour in order to secure 

 flowers. This test was continued on a larger scale this year, and many other tender 

 varieties were covered, the material used being fresh manure, and the results will be 

 reported on next season. 



ARBORETUjI. 1904. 



Very little addition was made to the Arboretum during the past season, the prin- 

 cipal port'on of the work done being a generous thinning in portions of the plantation 

 which were becoming crowded. Three trees of Populus Simoni were received from II. 

 L. Patmore, nurseryman, Brandon, two of which were living on the approach of 

 winter. 



VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



ONIONS, 190-1. 



Thirty-eight varieties of onions were sown in the open on April 28 with Planet 

 Jr. hand drill, in drills 16 inches apart. Although 12 inches apart is the usual 

 distance recommended for this vegetable, we have found that 16 inches is pre- 

 ferable, as with the former distance the rows are too crowded to admit of easy 

 cultivation. A gratifying feature in this test was the uniform germination, 

 there being only two varieties whose germinating power was so low as to not 

 admit of comparisons being made. About a month previous to pulling, the 

 tops were pressed down to the ground, whicii greatly facilitated ripening, and 

 when they were pulled on September 3, a large number of them were nearly ripe. 

 They were brought inside on September 17, and after lying on the barn floor a week 

 or two, were in good condition for storing. Several of the Italian varieties, though 

 producing large bulbs, do not seem desirable for cultivation here as they lack firmness, 

 and have a loose skin, which wo\dd detract form their keeping properties. Bed Madeira 

 appears to be one of the ' bunching ' varieties only suitable for use in countries where 

 they are able to stand the winter, and where they are used as spring onions. Of the 

 pickling varieties Adriatic Barletta again proved its superiority, giving the largest 

 percentage of suitable bulbs for this purpose. In connection with this vegetable we 

 would again call attention to the necessity of early sowing. Various complaints have 

 been received here, in regard to the non-ripening of onions, and inquiry has usually 

 disclosed the fact, that the sowing was done too late. 



It is important that sowing take place as soon as the soil is in condition in the 

 spring, in fact if a situation is available which is protected from the spring wash, 

 fall sowing may be employed to advantage, as by this means tlie earliest possible ger- 

 mination is secured. The following list contains the most suitable varieties for culti- 

 vation in this province. 



1. Extra Early Flat Red. 8. Yellow Cracker. 



2. Giant Yellow Globe. 9. Southport Red Globe. 



3. Prize Taker Yellow. 10. Australian Brown. 



4. Eerl Wethersficld. 11. Michigan Yellow Globe. 



5. Yellow Globe Danvers. 12. Early Flat Danvers. 



6. Southport Y( I'ow Globe. 13. Australian Yellow Globe. 



7. Early Red Globe. 14. Adriatic White Barletta. 



Following will be found the result of the test arranged in order of productive- 

 ness : — 

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