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winter has damaged the vines considerably, but what the final 

 damage will prove to be is problematical. 



Vegetables: We are still continuing our variety and ferti- 

 lization tests on tomatoes. We have also similar experiments 

 under way with sweet potatoes as well as experiments in tuber 

 selection, methods of bedding, vines vs. slips for late planting, 

 and storage with a view of obtaining data on the keeping 

 qualities of all varieties used in these tests. Variety tests were 

 continued with sweet corn, peppers, okra, egg plant and 

 cucumber. We are also continuing our work on the winter 

 forcing of lettuce in cold frames with varieties and fertilizer 

 tests of the same. We are also continuing our forcing of 

 tomatoes in the greenhouse as well as work in the greenhouse 

 with carnations and chrysanthemums. 



The above is in addition to the Local Experiment work, 

 conducted in a number of counties and separately reported. 



Respectfully submitted, 



J. C. C. PRICE, 

 Associate Horticulturist. 



