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produced a larger total crop, stronger and longer culms, and longer 

 beads, than the progeny of 4-noded ones. The upper and fourth inter- 

 nodes were also longer and the heads heavier. 



It was further observed that where 1 plant was grown in a pot a 

 smaller yield was obtained than where 8 plants were grown on the fer- 

 tilized soil and a larger yield than where 8 plants were grown on the 

 unfertilized soil. The plants grown singly had a smaller number of 

 mternodes than the other plants. The authors conclude from this that 

 growth in a well-lighted position favors the strengthening of the culm 

 and reduces the number of internodes. The length of the upper inter- 

 node was found to increase with the increase of strength in the culm 

 and a decrease in the number of internodes, while with the lower 

 internode the opposite took place. The length and the weight of the 

 heads are considered to be dependent on vegetative conditions. 



The experiments with Gottingen oats indicated that in general the 

 number of internodes, the weight of the grain, and the number of 

 grains in the head are not transmitted to the progeny. The 8 plants 

 grown in the pot with fertilized soil gave the largest total yield, fol- 

 lowed by the single plants and the 8 plants grown on unfertilized soil 

 in the order mentioned. The panicle produced by the single plant was 

 heavier than the panicles of the 8 plants grown in one pot, and the 

 panicles produced on the fertilized soil were heavier than those grown 

 on the unfertilized soil. 



Wheat ( Kentucky Sta. Bui. 09, pp. 79-90, pis. 3). — A test of 17 varie- 

 ties of wheat was made. The meteorological conditions of the season 

 and the results obtained from the variety tests are given in tables. 

 Bearded Winter Fife heads the list in productiveness, having yielded 

 30.5 bu. per acre, and proves to be one of the heaviest, a bushel weigh- 

 ing 03 lbs. The variety is also considered worthy of special attention 

 on account of its milling quality. Besides this variety, Oatka Chief, 

 Pedigreed Early Genessee Giant, Early Arcadian, and White Golden 

 Cross yielded more than 25 bu. per acre. Early White Leader, Jones 

 Bearded, and Diamond Grit are not considered good for milling 

 purposes. 



A synopsis and detailed description are given of each variety by the 

 botanist of the station. A representative head of each variety is fig- 

 ured and directions given for treating wheat with hot water and blue- 

 stone solutions as remedies for smut. 



Influence of the nature of soil on the culture of wheat (Rev. 

 Sri. [Paris], 4. ser., 8 (1897), No. 10, p. 504). — Conclusions based upon the 

 results of experiments are given. For best yields on humus soils seed 

 grown on argillaceous soils is advised to be used, while on sandy lands 

 seed from a calcareous region, and on calcareous or argillaceous soil 

 seed from a sandy soil is recommended. It is stated that the smallest 

 yields are obtained on humus soils from seed taken from a humus or a 

 calcareous soil; on sandy lands from seed grown on land of the same 



