j6o Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. [lo Mar., 191 t. 



Mr. Crouch ha.s one of the best crops I have .seen, but there are too 

 many patches watered out. Mr. M'Intosh exhibited a very rare crop 

 grown on Mallee land for which he deserves great credit. In the crrjps 

 ■of Messrs. Ervine and Batson the yield was low on account of the exces- 

 sive moisture. 



Best 100 Acres oe (iRowing Crop on Mallee Land. 



The land of the successful competitors consists of heavy Mallee, 

 whereas that of Messrs Simmons and Reichelt is more of a sandy nature 

 right in the centre of the Mallee. I think that the Society should make 

 a separate class so as to give farmers in the centre of the Mallee a chance. 

 Messrs. Simmons and Reichelt deserve great credit for their clean cro{)S 

 and the way in which the land had been worked. 



First. — A. Dahlenburg 

 Second. — -G. Crouch 



23 points. 

 21 „ 



On account of the wet wnnter a large area of the fallow was worked 

 too late. Farmers could not get on the land to work it l)efore the weeds 

 got large. 



I think that your society should not allow a man to include part out of 

 three paddocks in 100 acres of best wheat. Supposing a man has three 

 paddocks of 100 acres each, he should enter one full paddock and part 

 of the second, if he is required to show 150 acres. 



I would suggest that points be given for the least noxious weeds. 

 Orchards and \ines should, I think, be .separated from vegetable garden. 

 Separate points should also be allotted for the best wool -shed and sheep 

 yards. The size of the farm should be taken into consideration. If that 

 were done it would be more just to the owner and simplify matters 

 considerably for the judge. 



In conclusion, it gave me great pleasure to see your district, and come 

 in contact with good farmers. I picked up a good many points. Messrs. 

 Young Bros, and Mr. Gladigau very kindly loaned their motor cars, other- 

 wise the judging could not have been done under ten or twelve days. To 

 them and also to your society and your energetic secretary, Mr. Towns, I 

 •desire to offer mv sincerest thanks for the valuable assistance rendered. 



