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had been carried on in the course of the year. Valuable experi- 

 ments regarding- the spacing of cotton plants had led to conclusions 

 that will be of great benefit to the future cotton industry of the 

 Valley. The people of the Valley more and more had been making 

 use of the farm. Every day numerous telephone calls had been 

 received and visitors averaged three or four daily. The farm was 

 found to be answering more and more the purpose for which it had 

 been created — a demonstration-experiment farm for the Valley. In 

 the course of the year there had been several improvements on the 

 farm. A 120-ton capacity silo had been erected ; a new metal grain 

 bin had been installed; new wagon scales purchased, and a small 

 cottage erected. Much new machinery had been bought in the 

 course of the vear and the mechanical side of the farm was first 

 class. 



The needs of the farm were a central cottage for the foreman, 

 a barn for machinery, and a shed for storing hay. Otherwise, the 

 farm was in excellent condition and numerous experiments of 

 various kinds were going on. It was suggested that all experi- 

 ments bordering the highway be clearly marked so that people 

 going by might understand exactly what was taking place. 



YUMA DATK ORCHARD AND HORTICULTURAL STATION 



This property was visited December 14, 1918, by Member 

 Bettie White. Mrs. White reported a marked degree of efficiency 

 in the management of this station. Not only the date orchard, but 

 various other phases of work, such as the winter garden, rotation 

 of crops, etc., showed ability, energy, and foresight. The station 

 was admirably located, having fine Warrenite roads on two sides. 

 The work was proving of great value to the surrounding country 

 as numbers of persons seeking information call at the station almost 

 daily. The improvements were in good condition with the excep- 

 tion of a shed used as a barn. This was reported to be of little 

 value as a means of protection to stock and detracted materially 

 from the otherwise pleasing appearance of the grounds. 



The limited acreage seemed unfortunate to the committee, there 

 being but 13 acres in the tract. The purchase of additional land 

 was recommended. 



THE SULPHUR SPRING VALLEY DRY-EARM 



This farm was also visited by Member White December 21, 

 1918. Seventy of the 160 acres were found in cultivation. All land 

 provements were found to include a comfortable, seven-roomed 

 was enclosed with barbed wire and rabbit-proof fences. The im- 



