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Summary of Results. 



These figures are based on weights of marketable potatoes only. 



From the above tables the experiment shows that the sprouted whole seed produced 

 better results than either of the other forms of seed, the unsprouted whole seed being 

 next in order of merit. Both forms of whole seed gave better results than the cut seed. 

 This was more particularly noticeable in the early varieties than in the late ones, and 

 in the early harvesting than in the later ones. 



The test from a market gardener's point of view would seem strongly to favour the 

 planting of sprouted whole seed of a desirable variety for early results. 



According to the above tables, a much greater quantity of seed was used in plant- 

 his the whole seed, both sprouted and unsprouted, than in planting the cut seed, and 

 this must be taken into consideration in estimating the relative benefits derived from 

 the above test. In most cases it was three times the weight used in the cut seed test. 



Agassiz. 



