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EXPEBIMENT STATION RECORD. 



hybrids 2 distinct varieties were secured which later proved permanent in character. 

 One of these was very similar to the Victoria in height and appearance, but ripened 

 about 14 days earlier. This variety was also more productive than the original Vic- 

 toria. The second variety secured was a medium tall growing sort about 70 cm. high 

 and unusually productive. 



The tomato, J. J. Willis {Gard. Chron., S. ser., 33 {1903), No. 844, P- 132).— In 

 order to understand the manurial requirements of the tomato, a study was made of 

 the chemical composition of the fruit, vines, and roots. The amount of nitrogen, 

 phosphoric acid, potash, and lime in a ton of these different parts of the tomato plant 

 is shown in the following table: 



Composition of tomatoes. 



Description. 



In fruit 



In vines (green) 



In roots 



In whole plant 



In half ton barnvard manure 



Nitrogen. 



Pounds. 

 3.2 

 6.4 

 5.4 

 5.0 

 5.5 



Phosphoric 

 acid. 



Pounds. 



1.0 



1.4 



.2 



.9 



4.0 



Potash. 



Pounds. 

 5.4 

 10.0 

 7.6 



7.7 

 6.0 



Lime. 



Pounds. 

 2.0 

 6.7 

 12.0 

 6.9 

 8.0 



When the amount of fertilizers contained in the whole plant is compared with that 

 contained in a lialf ton of barnyard manure, it is seen that the manure contains \ 

 11). more nitrogen, a little over 3 lbs. more phosphoric acid, and 1 lb. of lime more 

 than the tomatoes. On the other hand, it contains about IJ lbs. of potash less than 

 the tomatoes. The author states that it is desirable to supplement barnyard manure 

 with potash fertilizers for tomatoes. For late crops of tomatoes a smaller amount of 

 nitrogen is required than for the earh' crop and a larger percentage of phosphoric 

 acid and potash. 



The following formulas are recommended for tomatoes: (1) One part nitrate of 

 soda, 2 parts dried blood, 4 parts superphosphate or bone meal, and 3 parts kainit; 

 (2)1 part nitrate of potash, 2 parts guano or dried blood, and 2 parts superjihosphate 

 or bone meal. These manures may be applied as soon as the first fruits are set. 

 They may be dissolved and apjilied at the rate of half an ounce in a gallon of water 

 once a week, or the same quantity sprinkled over a square yard of soil. 



The tomato, E. J. Kyle and E. C. Green [Te.r.as Sta. Bui. 65, pp. 31, figs. 6). — 

 A popular account of the culture of tomatoes in truck gardening, with a discussion of 

 various methods of marketing, such as consigning to commission firms, selling at the 

 track, selling on contract, and selUng on the cooperative plan. 



Variations in some introduced garden vegetables, H. C. Irish (Proc. Soc. 

 Prom. Agr. Scl. 1902, pp. 63, 64). — Some of the charai'teristics of Mikado pepper, 

 Chinese Giant pepper, Triumph radish, and Dwarf Willow Leaf bean are briefly 

 pointed out. 



Orchard studies — II. The fruit plantation. Stone fruits, W. B. Alwood 

 ( Virglnid ,Sta. Bui. 129, pp. 107-115). — Tlie station farm is located on a high plateau 

 at an elevation of about 2,200 ft. and is subject to rapid changes of temperature, 

 therefore only medium results can be reported with stone fruits. Peaches have 

 quite generally been a failure. The plum crop has sometimes been entirely killed 

 by frosts but occasionally full crops are secured. A list is given of 21 varieties of 

 cherries, 54 of peaches, nectarines, and apricots, and 101 of plums that have been 

 grown at the station, with indications as to their adaptability for culture there. 



Orchard studies — III. Notes on some of the more important varieties of 

 apples, W. B. Alwood {Virg'mia Sta. Bui. 130, pp. 119-146, figs. 12). — The unfavor- 

 able conditions of soil and climate at the station for apple culture are noted and 



