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Owing to sickness during tlie planting season and to tlie fact that I could not 

 secui-e any help, I could only utilize a traction of my cultivated ground. Had 

 to abandon the grain crop, which otlicM-wise would have lu-en the most interest- 

 ing part of my effoiis. 



Henry »S'. Tihbci/, VonI Harbor, I luja I.sland, AUifika. — I again thank you for 

 the various slijw and cuttings you sent me in the spring. Allow me to report 

 that of the apple slips four took root and made ahout 4 to (> Inches growth. 

 Of the currant two took root, did well, and grew at least 2 feet. Of the rasp- 

 berries four too!< nidt and I'cached about a foot above the ground. None of 

 the rest made any sign and declined to be reported. The encouraging success 

 met with in the case of the berries tempts me to ask for a further donation 

 next spring. 



Edirhi E. Kholiii. Jarris Cify, Alaska. — In acknowledgment of the seed we 

 received I shall first state that we did not receive it till the 1st of Juno, which 

 was very late. Notwithstanding this we are having good results. 



The radishes (Improved Chartier) are of the best quality and grow the larg- 

 est of any I have ever seen. Lettuce (Hanson) is also fine. Turnips (Purple- 

 Top White Globe and Purple-Top Strap-Leaf) did well. Kuta-liaga (Thor- 

 burn Improved) and mustard (Ostrich Plume) are growing splendidly. Cab- 

 bage (Early Flat Dutch) and onions (Extra Early Brown Spanish) were 

 planted late but they are doing well. The peas (Marblehead Mammoth) are 

 growing splendidly and beginning to bud. The beets (Dirigo) grew very 

 poorly, and the beans (Improved Golden Wax) came up, but would not grow, 

 and soon died. 



The flower seeds came too late to be planted this season. They will lie 

 planted this fall or next spring. 



I will also mention that potatoes grow splendidly here, .-uid that I l>elieve 

 that carrots, parsnips, and other vegetables will do well in this locality. 



A. W. NeirhuU, InalasJca, .1 /««/.(/. —The seeds sent out by the Department of 

 Agriculture were received and planted in due time. Owing to the warm sum- 

 mer and also to the moderate rainfall the garden has done well— better than 

 any previous year. The kale, lettuce, and radishes grew rai)idly. The turnip 

 crop was a good one, some of the turnips measuring 24J inches in circumfer- 

 ence. Rhubarb also does well in this place. This season I have- also planted 

 a few strawberry plants. 



Mrs. T. D. ElUott, Council Citii. Alaska.— I put out a garden this spring on 

 June 4, but did not have very good success. I do not know whether it was the 

 fault of the seeds or the cold weather. The lettuce was the only vegetable that 

 was fit to use. The beets, radishes, and turnips went right to seed. There was 

 not a garden in Council that amounted to much. I shall try again next spring 

 and hope to have better success. 



S. A. Shea. Council Citii. Ala.'^ka. — I send you my report on vegetables grow- 

 ing here. On June (; radishes, turnips, kale, spinach, onions, cabbage, ruta- 

 bagas, mustard, potatoes, peas, beets, parsnips, and carrots were all up doing 

 well. June 21 we had a flood here. The water came over my vegetables and 

 ruined all. I planted over again and have good turnips and cabbage. Lettuce, 

 onions, beets, and ruta-bagas are small. Next spring I will try again. 



I have sent fo New York for seed. Thanks for the seed you sent me. We 

 have had a cold summer, ice in August. To-day ice is 1 inch thick. I have 2 

 acres of land in cultivation. 



Mis. A. V. Dedrick. Council City, Alaska.— \\\\\ you please send as many 

 seeds, both flower and vegetable, as possible? I liave tried some of the Govern- 

 ment seed for the last three years with very good results. This season has been 



