46 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



HUCKLEBEEKIES. 



The different varieties of huckleberry seeds which were placed in the green- 

 house on August 20th, for some reason, all failed to germinate. 



VARIATION OF CROPS UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS IN ADJOINING ROWS. 



This is a continuation of an experiment begun two years ago, to note the 

 amount of variation in different rows which have been treated alike in every 

 respect, as far as regards fertilizers and cultivation. For this purpose six 

 rows of onions were chosen from the field, each row being carefully pulled and 

 measured by itself. The following is the result : 



Kow No. 1 contained 2^ bushels. 



During one-half the summer term I taught the senior class in landscape 

 gardening. The class numbered twenty-six. The instruction was given by 

 means of lectures, hastily prepared, and not very valuable to the class. The 

 work, however, was very beneficial to myself and appeared to be profitable and 

 interesting to the students. 



During the autumn term I have given instruction to the junior class in 

 horticulture. The class numbered twenty-eight. The instruction was given 

 by means of lectures, except a short course in market gardening, in which 

 " Money in the Garden," by P. T. Quinn, was used. This was not as satis- 

 factory as lectures, and will not be used again. A series of out-door lectures 

 connected with practical work in the orchards and vineyards has been given 

 which was apparently very satisfactory to the students. This will be con- 

 tinued during the spring and summer term of the present year. 



The labor of the students has been fairly satisfactory. An attempt has 

 been made to mark the students in proportion to their skill, dexterity, and 

 strength in labor, but when these have been taken into account and wages 

 reduced accordingly there has been much dissatisfaction expressed, and I have 

 allowed faithfulness at work and interest manifested in the work to have a 

 greater influence in the marking than skill and ability. I find it easier to 

 judge of a man's fidelity and interest than to judge of his comparative ability, 

 and more satisfactory to all concerned. 



During the present term seniors have been put in charge of gangs of 

 students, and allowed extra compensation for their work at wages as high as 

 121 cents per hour. They have taken much interest in their work and the 

 plan has been eminently satisfactory. 



My foreman, Mr. E. D. Millis, has managed the work entrusted to him well 

 in every respect. His firmness and uniform courtesy has wou the respect of 

 all. Although a recent graduate and with little practical experience in 

 horticultural matters he has taken hold of the work in earnest, and is showing 

 energy and capacity that will bring success. During the year I have had 

 charge of the janitor work of the two dormitory halls, and nominally of the 

 repairs. The latter has not been satisfactory, and I hope I may be relieved of 

 it all, both repairs and janitor work, at as early a date as may seem best to 

 jourself. 



