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The Cleveland, Sunbeam, Triumph, Cook, and other similar types are recom- 

 mended for use as weevil-resistant varieties, due to their high yielding quali- 

 ties and in the event that early maturity can be developed. Covington-Toole, 

 Tri-Cook. Dix-afifi. and Lewis No. 63 are recommended for sandy soils as 

 being early enough for weevil and wilt resistant. 



Farm practice in the cultivation of cotton, H. R. Catzs (U. S. Dept. Agr. 

 Bui. 511 (1917), pp. 62. figs. 20). — Extensive studies of cultural practices with 

 cotton are reported, giving tabulated data secu 1 from a survey of 25 or 

 more farms in each of 19 representative areas of the cotton belt. Complete 

 farm records were secured, showing in detail the tillage practices and farm 

 conditions. The data are summarized and discus.sed, but no attempt made 

 " to recommend any certain methods for cultivating cotton." 



In summarizing the.se studies the author indicates that the yields of cotton 

 are governed largely by climatic conditions, the inherent fertility of the soil, 

 the quantity of commercial fertilizers used, and the character of the tillage 

 given. Cotton yields are directly related to the amount of tillage given after 

 planting. Furthermore, the kind of tillage given and the implements used are 

 determined largely by economic conditions, topography, soil type, and custom. 

 The amount of tillage depends chiefly upon the kind and number of weeds, 

 economic conditions, and the prevailing weather. 



A study of cotton market conditions in North Carolina with a view to 

 their improvement, O. J. McConnell and W. R. Camp (T. S. Depl. Agr. Bui. 

 .^76 {1917). pp. IS. fig. 1). — Investigations are described made for the purpose of 

 ascertaining the value to the cotton producer of a knowletlge of the class of 

 his cotton before sale and to determine whether this Information could be 

 furnished to producers by disinterested parties with practical results. A 

 detailefl study of local conditions affecting cotton marketing was made in the 

 eastern part of North Carolina during the season of 1914-15 and embracing 

 all cotton-pro^luclng sections of the State during 1915-16. 



Data are presented showing the character of the cotton produced, the rela- 

 tive merits of certain primary markets In North Carolina, and a comparison 

 of prices received for classed cotton with those received for unclassed cotton. 



The cotton samples graded and stapled during the period of this study 

 showed an average grade of slightly above Middling. The use of more modern 

 gins, especially in the Coastal Plain section, would raise the average grade In 

 the State. 



Marketing conditions on the whole were better in the Piedmont than in the 

 Coastal Plain section, the grading and stapling of individual bales being given 

 more consideration. 



Account sales were at a higher rate than cash sales on coinciding dates and 

 the range In prices for credit sales greater thnn for cash sales. As a rule, 

 however, the gain is compensated by the higher price charged for the goods 

 repre.sented by the account. 



It is e.stimated that the average producer who knew the class of his cotton 

 profited about $1.15 per bale, and it is suggested that counties producing 5.000 

 or more bales would profit by employing a county classer as provided for by 

 the State grading law. 



The relative value of different grades and lencths of staple was more nearly 

 approximated in the sale of classed cotton than in the sale of unclas.<:ed 

 cotton. This should stimulate the producer to exercise more careful selection 

 of varieties and more care in handling the product. Producers selling In lots 

 of 10 or more bales received 88 cts. to !?1.45 per bale more than those .selHnR 

 one or two bales. Indicating the economic value of pooling or selling organi- 

 zations. 



