As roots were taken from every section for analysis, tliere were 

 1 6 samples analysed from each field. The object of the experiment 

 was to determine the elTect of manures and different distances of 

 sowing on the yield, sugar percentage and purity of the crops. The 

 results will require the treatment of a special report, but the following 

 preliminary statement is of interest. The average weight of the 

 topped root and the yield per acre from the 22-inch rows were heavier 

 than from the 18-inch, but the sugar percentage and purity were 

 higher from the 18-inch rows, not, however, to an extent precluding 

 the possibility of growing the crop at the greater distance at practi- 

 cally the same returns, and at less cost for cultivation. Manures in 

 both cases, taking the average of 16 fields, produced an increase in 

 yield ; the maximum increase being shown from the use of a complete 

 manure. The sugar percentage, taking the average of the returns from 

 the manured and unman ured sections, had also been affected favourably 

 by fertilization. The purity also showed corresponding results. 



The following figures express some of the analytical work : — 



The Analysis of Forage Crops- 



The forage experiments for the year included tests with some 20 

 different crops, which it appeared advisable to analyse with the view 

 of obtaining some idea of the comparative feeding values, in addition 

 to the comparative yielding powers, which was the main object of the 

 experiment. The attempt was made to secure plants from each class 

 of crop in the same stage of maturity. Although great difficulty was 

 experienced at times, in the carrying out of absolutely satisfactory 

 work as far as the determination of moisture percentage was con- 

 cerned, owing to the great distance from the laboratory at which the 

 crops were grown, facts of value have followed the investigation, and 

 will be more fully dealt with in the separate report on the result of 

 forage experiments. The analysis of the millets and sorghums in the 

 stages of maturity so far dealt with, on samples gathered from one 

 field, gave the following results : — 



