phosphate" plot. The fruit already produced is the same as the piece 

 usually grows, viz. : large 7 and 8 hands." 



Report from Hon. R. P. Simmonds. 



The manurial results, so far, correspond with the deductions from 

 the analysis, viz. : that nitrogen, phosphate and potash are already pre- 

 sent in adequate amount in this soil. A second year's trial is now ou 

 hand, and if no appreciable results are then obtained, I propose to 

 try experiments on different modes of cultivation. 



B. — Llanrumney.- Messrs. Kerr & Co. per Mr. L. B. Melville. 

 A level piece ef land closely similar to the Quebec land in character 

 was selected for the experiments. The bananas were established some- 

 what irregularly, and some were lifted and the plantation straightened 

 up, previous to the application of the manures. 



Manurial Experiments. 

 6 plots of \ acre = 100 plants each. 



Manures applied Sept., 1901. repeated for 1902-3. 



RESULTS. 

 May to August, 1902. 



These results are negative, 

 and records made of the results. 



The experiment is being repeated 

 The analysis is as follows : — 



