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Sweet pea studies. — These have been continued in cooperation with the 

 American Sweet Pea Society. A large number of varieties of winter- 

 flowering and garden types have been grown. As the work progresses 

 we are gradually overcoming the difficulties met with at its inception, and 

 we hope to conduct some further cultural experiments in addition to the 

 nomenclature studies. The results of the study of the winter-flowering 

 sweet peas have appeared as Experiment Station Bulletin 319. A report 

 of the work in progress with the garden varieties has been published as 

 Experiment Station Bulletin 320, and there are sufficient data for another 

 publication which it is hoped may be issued soon. 



The gladiolus. — This in another piece of cooperative work, in connection 

 with the American Gladiolus Society. The study is similar in character to 

 that undertaken with peonies and sweet peas. A large number of varieties 

 have been grown and careful notes made. As soon as it is thought that 

 the work has progressed far enough to warrant it, a publication will be 

 issued giving the results. In addition to the field studies, some experi- 

 ments have been made in forcing several varieties of gladioli, including 

 a study of the effects of etherization. These studies will be continued 

 for another year. 



As opportunities offer, data are being accumulated on the plant-food 

 requirements of roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. In the field 

 work, collections of phloxes, irises, and hardy chrysanthemums are being 

 grown for study. During the past year a large number of new varieties 

 of annual flowers have been tested. It is hoped that with our increased 

 experimental areas, this latter phase of our work will attract the attention 

 of the introducers of new varieties of plants, so that the Department may 

 become a clearing-house for new varieties of ornamental flowers. 



Vegetable experiments on muck lands. — These experiments have been 

 conducted this year on muck-land areas in the western, north central, and 

 eastern sections of the State. A study is being made in order to ascertain 

 the best methods of supplying nitrogen to the leading muck-land vegetable 

 crops, and also to determine the value of rotation. On the Canastota 

 area a large variety test was made with lettuce and onions, in order to 

 ascertain the adaptability of different varieties to muck-land conditions. 

 A considerable amount of data have been gathered for publication, 

 relating to the growing of lettuce, celery, and onions on muck soil. The 

 experiments will be continued until conclusive results are obtained. 



Vegetable-accounting. — This investigation is being continued and ex- 

 tended. This year sixty account books were placed in the hands of 

 growers who agreed to undertake the work. The supply of books has not 

 been equal to the number of requests for them. The accounts of ex- 



