DlVIsIO^' OF FORAGE PLANTS 



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SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



Averages. 



Six varioties have been grown for five consecutive years, one other for four years, 

 and one for two years. The following are the average yields for these periods : — 



Six varieties of field carrots were tested in duplicate pairs of rows in the same 

 manner as described for turnips and mangels. 



Carrots. — Test of Varieties. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



Three varieties of sugar beets were sown on uniform test plots of 500 square 

 feet. The preparation of the soil and subsequent cultivation was similar to that for 

 mangels. 



Brandon. 



