112 W. SAUNDEES OK YIELD OP CBEEALS. 



plants, the average was 1,2*72 fold, aud from the uuselected plants, numbering in all 

 3,384, the average obtained was 81*7 fold. The table on the previous page gives the 

 varieties that yielded best. 



The seed obtained from these single plants, when compared with the seed from 

 which they were grown, was found to be larger aud heavier ; the increase iu some 

 instances amounting to from 25 to nearly 50 per cent. The grain used for seed in the 

 experiments for a similar series in 1888 was of an average character unselected : that 

 chosen for experiments in 1889 has been carefully selected, only the largest and plumpest 

 grains being chosen. It is expected that, if the season is favorable, this will result in a 

 more uniform yield throughout the entire series, and it is hoped that, by continuing this 

 process of selection, a high grade of grain will in some instances be obtained which shall 

 be impressed with a tendency to produce grain of larger size and in increased quantity. 



