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Description of Varieties. 



Florence. — Imported originally from Australia, and is the earliest 

 variety grown. It is of medium height and of good stooling capacity. 

 The ears are white, tapering, slightly tip-bearded, and of medium 

 size. The grain is white and plump. This variety can be recom- 

 mended for all parts of the south-west Cape, especially where the 

 growing period is a short one and the rainfall light. It should, 

 however, be remembered that it is very liable to shatter in some 

 localities; therefore it should be harvested betimes whenever east 

 winds are prevalent. 



Primrose, Sel. 54-2. — Somewhat later than Florence. It tillers 

 fairly well. The straw is thin, strong, and self-supporting, although 

 inclined to be long. The ear is white, long, tapering, and beardless. 

 The original Primrose was imported from Australia. The selection 

 made at this institution has a long, plump kernel very similar to that 

 of Gluyas Early, wliereas that of the original Primrose is flat, round, 

 and deeply keeled. 



Primrose is recommended for both the coastal and inland districts 

 of the south-west Cape. In the latter districts it is subject to injury 

 by frost, and thus should not be sown too early. 



Gluyas Early, Sel. 41-2. — Gluyas Early is of about the same 

 maturity as Primrose. It is of medium height, does not tiller too 

 well, and is very liable to lodge. 



The glumes are brown and the ears tip-bearded with spikelets 

 rather irregularly set. The kernel is long, full, and white. 



The original Gluyas was imported from Australia. The selection 

 made at this Institution does not differ materially from the Gluyas so 

 widely gTOwn by the farmers of the Western Province. As already 

 mentioned it is of about the same maturity as Primrose, and these 

 two varieties are often grown together, tor the reason that this 

 practice makes harvesting easier, in that Primrose — which has a 

 strong, self-supporting straw, lielps to keep the Gluyas from lodging. 



Van Niekerk is medium early and grows to an average height. 

 Has heavy foliage and coarse straw which is liable to lodge. The 

 cars are brown, flaked with white, and are fully bearded. The kernel 

 IS long, plump, and white. This variety is not a consistent yielder, 

 and is therefore not as strongly recommended as other varieties in 

 this class. 



Selection 4-3. — A few days later than Van Niekerk. It stools 

 exceedingly well and has a tall yet self-supporting straw. The ear 

 is very similar to that of Van Niekerk, except that it is club-tipped 

 and tip-bearded and shows a slight wave. The kernel is long, plump, 

 and white. 



Selection 7-2. — Also a selection made locally. Grows to an 

 average height and tillers remarkably well for a medium early 

 variety. The ear is long, bald, and wliite with spikelets irregularly 

 set. The kernel is small, round, and white. 



Union tSelections. — Tliese selections of wheat have originated 

 from a cross between the Australian variety Gluyas Early and the 

 variety Darling. 



