500 



EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



2 GEORGE V., A. 1312 



Sugar Beets — Test of Varieties. 



POTATOES. 



The season of 1910 was a satisfactory one for the growth of the potato. The 

 yields were good and the quality is the best so far grown here. The land was 

 black clay loam, top-dressed in 1908 after hay harvest, ploughed out of brome sod in 

 1909, packed and thoroughly cultivated that fall. The potatoes were planted on May 

 17, and dug September 24, 26 and 27. For planting, the tubers were cut into pieces 

 having from two to three eyes to the piece and were planted about twelve 

 inches apart in the row, the rows being two and one-half feet apart. Frequent culti- 

 vation was given but the vines were not hilled. We have not been troubled with rot 

 or the potato beetle, though it has made its appearance in certain parts of the province. 

 Paris green, one teaspoonful to a pail of water applied by means of a sprayer, is a 

 practical means for destroying the potato beetle. 



Potatoes — Test of Varieties. 



