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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



5 GEORGE V.^ A. 1915 



CARROTS. 



Six varieties of carrots were sown in uniform test plots, in duplicate sets of one- 

 hundredth of an acre each. The land was clay loam, prepared in the same way as that 

 allotted to turnips. The seed was sown on May 22 with a Planet Jr. hand drill. The 

 carrots were thimied twice and left the last time about 4 to 5 inches apart in the rows, 

 which were 28 inches apart. The land was hor.-e cultivated live times during the 

 season. 



A much better yield would have been realized had not the ground been very 

 badly infested with couch grass. 



The following table gives the comparative results: — 



Carrots. — Test of Varieties. 



The results of the above variety tests show that Ontario Champion, Mammoth 

 White Intermediate, and Improved Short White gave 21 tons 500 pounds, 21 tons 250 

 pounds, and 21 tons 250 pounds, respectively, all of v.'Iiich are fairly good yields. Any 

 one of these varieties can be recommended for use in this district. 



Half Long Chantenay is a fair yielder, as well as being an excellent table carrot. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



Three varieties of sugar beets were sown in uniform test plots of one-hundredth 

 of an acre. The land was a clay loam, treated in the same way as for turnips. The 

 sugar beets were hoed twice, the last hoeing leaving them about 12 inches apart in 

 the rows, with the ro'wis 28 inches apart. They were cultivated five times during the 

 season. 



Sugar Beets. — Test of Varieties. 



Nappan. 



