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STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



is not likely to suffer in time of drought is us Q d, especially for the late 

 varieties, and if frequent shallow cultivation is given. 



CAULIFLOWERS. 



Seven varieties comprised the test in cauliflowers. 



The seed and plants were handled the same as the cabbage varieties in 

 the forcing house, and twenty-five plants of each variety were planted in 

 the field June twenty- fifth. 



Algiers from Henderson, produced some large, solid heads of fine qual- 

 ity, being tender and of mild flavor. 



Salzer's Blue Ribbon was one of the first to mature well formed heads 

 of good quality and seems to be worthy of further trial. 



California Wonder, introduced by Vaughan, grew the largest plants in 

 the test, but failed to develop heads. The hearts of the plants were a 

 curled mass of broad, irregular leaves. Perhaps it would form heads 

 where the season is a little longer. 



Chief, one of Buckbee's introduction proved to be a valuable variety. It 

 is early and grows a solid, compact crisp head on a short stalk. The 

 leaves are numerous and have an upright growth which covers the head 

 and protects it from the sun, thus leaving it a pure white, without being 

 blanched by tying the leaves together, as is necessary with most of the 

 other varieties. 



Erfurt, sent out by Vaughan, is a standard early variety and matures 

 good sized heads of fine quality. 



Erfurt and Puget Sound sent by H. A. March, Fidalgo, Washington, 

 proved to be much alike. They are strong growing plants and produced a 

 much larger per cent of heads than any other sort. The heads are even 

 and symmetrical and the quality is up to the standard. They should be 

 classed among the best. 



The same varieties of Kale and Kohl Rabi were grown as last year. 

 The season was not as favorable for their growth but by the use of the 

 irrigating system, equally as good plants were grown, and they were much 

 relished by people familiar with their use. 



