Agricultural Journal of Victoria. 



enquire into tlie system of teclmical education adopted in the sister 

 State — more particularly as it relates to agriculture. Botli these 

 investigations formed the subject of comprehensive reports. The 

 most interesting feature that presented itself to me in educational 

 matters was the facility offered by the Adelaide University to can- 

 didates for the B.Sc. degree to qualify in such subjects as agriculture^ 

 viticulture and crnology. This is in my opinion a very commendable 

 and forward movement. I cannot speak too highly of the courtesies 

 extended to me, as well as the facilities offered by every officer in 

 the Agricultural and Educational Departments, and the School of 

 Mines. 



Educational Work. 



A considerable amount of time has again this year been cheerfully 

 devoted to lecturing in connection with the agricultural classes in 

 various centres. It is gratifying to observe that these classes are 

 increasingly popular. The subjects taken are viticulture and agricul- 

 tural botany, and over 50 lectures have been delivered since last 

 report. Numerous demonstrations have also been given in bench 

 grafting. 



Manuring Experiments. 



As the grafting of vines tends to promote productiveness, it will 

 be necessary to supply, in the form of fertilisers, the substances 

 removed by the crop. I would suggest therefore that experiments 

 be conducted with manures. 



In conclusion, I may perhaps be permitted to repeat myself with 

 regard to the importance of experimental work. From our experi- 

 mental plots, and also by the courtesy of the vignerons who have 

 planted resistant stock, we are carefully recording data. Each year 

 is adding to our knowledge and experience, and on the accuracy of 

 our information the future of Viticulture in Victoria depends.^:! i,To 

 gather reliable data has been, and will continue to be, the chief 

 object of this branch. 



