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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



7 GEORGE V, A. 1917 



FLAX FOR FIBRE. 



Two small plots of fla-x were seeded on May 18. The ground was a sandy loam of 

 medium fertility. The crop made excellent growth. The seed was sown at the rate of 

 84 pounds per acre, which is the rate usually recommended for fibre. It is important 

 that the seed should be sown thick to prevent the plants from branching, as long single 

 stalks are desired. 



The flax was pulled August 18, just as the seed pods were turning brown and before 

 the flax was ripe enough to cut for seed. The height and yield of cured straw are 

 given in the following table: — 



Kentvili-r. 



