302 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



CABBAGE SEED SOWN IN THE OPEN GROUND. 



Seed of the varieties, Succession and Vandergaw, sown on May 15, also on June 1, 

 in the open ground produced an excellent crop of good keeping winter cabbage. The 

 seed was sown in rows 3 feet apart, scattered at intervals of 2-^ feet in the rows, and 

 thinned out to one plant when large enough. Cabbage grown this way have usually 

 escaped the attack of the root maggot and are not set back by transplanting. 



CAULIFLOWER, 



For early cauliflower sow the seed in the hot bed April 1. Transplant to the cold 

 frame April 20. Transplant to the open ground about the middle of May or earlier if 

 possible. Cauliflower, as well as cabbage, will stand a light frost, and it is well where 

 a few are wanted for early use to plant early and protect if necessary by covering. 

 Those started early have made the best heads. Seed sown in the open ground along 

 with cabbage have produced very fine heads for autumn use. The variety, Demi-Dur, 

 gave the best results of the varieties sown in this way. 



The following have been found to give the best results : — 



Early — Early Snowball. — This is one of the earliest varieties and the most reliable 

 in heading. Dwarf in habit it has a compact deep head, white, medium in size with 

 short outer leaves. The plants can be set in rows 2^ feet apart and 20 inches apart in 

 the rows. 



Early — Selected Early Dwarf Erfurt. — Dwarf and compact, with a large white head, 

 solid and of excellent quality. Heads well, plant 24 inches apart in the rows. 



Half Early — Demi-Dur, or Half Early Paris. — White solid compact head, a good 

 header. This variety comes in well as a medium early variety. Has a large head of 

 excellent quality. 



Late — Large Late Algiers. — A favourite late variety, a sure header, producing large 

 compact heads of excellent quality. 



TOMATOES. 



The past season was not favourable for the growth of tomatoes. The vines made 

 strong growth and although vigorously cut back the fruit did not set well. 



The seeds were sown in the hot-bed April 10. Transplanted to the cold frame May 

 3, and set in the open ground June 9. When removing the plants from the cold frame 

 to the open ground a transplanter is used, thus considerable earth is lifted with the 

 plant and the growth is but slightly checked. Of the red varieties tested the following 

 four have proved the most desirable. They ripened in the order named. 



Imperial. — Ripens its fruit well, of excellent quality, medium in size, solid, smooth 

 The fruit is inclined to crack open badly. Fruit ripe August 22. 



Fordhook^s First. — Medium in size, ripens about the same time as the Atlantic 

 Prize, August 30. The fruit is smooth, solid, of a deep red colour, quality excellent, 

 and ripens up well. 



Early Ruby. — Good form, smooth, solid. The earliest large sized tomato. The 

 vines are open, allowing the fruit to ripen up evenly. The best market variety so far 

 tested. 



Conqueror. — A late variety but very prolific, the best variety to plant if unripe 

 fruit is desired. Fruit large, medium smooth, solid and of good quality. 



Golden Queen. — A bright yellow smooth fruit. The best yellow variety tested. 

 Flavour good. 



To ripen tomatoes after they have been picked. — This can be successfully done by 

 putting them in a cool, dark, dry place. Fruit of a much better flavour and solidity 

 can be had by ripening in this way than in some sunny part of the house as is generally 

 the practice. When fruit is gathered for this purpose be careful not to bruise it, as 

 careful handling is quite essential if good results are to be obtained. 



