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to refer to all would be a herculean task. We may say, however, that we have given 

 some thought and study to the general subject, and will present our considerations in as 

 concise a manner as possible. 



The past season was one of unusual heat and drought, both of which are much against 

 the development of growth and quality in most kinds of vegetables. Potatoes, one of the 

 leading vegetables, are a very short crop and the tubers small — this will apply to most 

 sections of the Province — the hot, dry weather not only being against their growth, but 

 the tops being thus slight and of slow growth were an easy prey to the bug, which in 

 some of the eastern counties was much worse than ever before ; while in the western 

 sections of the Province, probably due to a more determined fight against their ravages, 

 have not done as much harm as usual. The general method of destruction is by applying 

 Paris Green mixed with plaster. The Committee of last year reported quite fully upon 

 the many varieties ; we shall therefore only refer to a few of the newest. Among the 

 Urst of the new varieties stands the Beauty of Hebron, which for earliness, yield and 

 quality is unsurpassed. The White Elephant and St. Patrick have, where tried, proved 

 of good quality and productive. From reports gathered by the Canadian Farmer^ we 

 iind the Early Eose and the Early Vermont to be leading early varieties, although the 

 Piose in many sections is running out. From the same source we find the average yield 

 last year to have been less than 100 bushels to the acre. Many fields scarcely returned 

 the seed, while some were not dug at all. We recommend from the first to the middle 

 of June as the best time to plant for general crop, while early potatoes should be in the 

 ground as early as possible in the spring. Referring to some other leading vegetables, 

 first : — 



Asparagus. — -This is but little grown except in certain sections, and not very good 

 success has attended its cultivation in Ontario. 



Beans, Early. — Newington Wonder and Black Butter are good. The Golden Wax 

 is a decided improvement on the old kinds. 



Beets. — The flat Egyptian commend themselves for earliness; they keep good till 

 late in the season. Early Bassano and Blood Turnip are good in their season. It is 

 difficult to obtain fine seed of the long Blood beet ; they are the best for winter use. "I 

 am using some now, growth of 1880, perfectly sound and fresh ; they were kept in the 

 cellar covered with dry sand." (John Croil.) 



Leaf Beet or Swiss. — Is well worthy of cultivation. The leaves haVe all the flavour of 

 spinach and is more easily raised. Vick in his catalogue says " the leaf stalks, cooked 

 like asparagus, are considered by many, especially in Europe, a great luxury." 



Mangold Wurtzel is not nearly so much grown as it should be. The same authority 

 says of it : " In no way can so much good food be grown so cheaply for the cattle." We 

 find Carter's Orange Globe a decided improvement on the old kinds. 



Brocoli or Kale is of easy culture. In Scotland it is a favourite dish. But little 

 grown. 



Cabbage is a universal favourite, but, unfortunately, the cabbage worm has been so 

 destructive as almost to prevent raising it. Of the many preventatives recommended 

 none seem to be eflective. The kinds generally planted are Winningstadt, Large, late 

 Drumhead, Flat Dutch and St. Dennis. Henderson's Early Summer is good, but small; 

 would class with the Winningstadt. 



Carrot. — Long Orange and large red seem to be the favourite kinds; prefer the Early 

 Shorthorn and the half long stump rooted for the table. 



Cauliflower. — Very few seem to know the luxury of a good dish. We find the 

 Early Dwarf Erfurt the most reliable. 



Ce^eny.—Sandringham, Golden Dwarf and White Solid are all good -varieties. Diffi- 

 cult to grow on account of thrip. 



Corn (Sweet). — Tom Thumb is small but good for an early crop. The New 

 Egyptian is too late for climate : would recommend Moore's Early Concord and Stowell's 

 Evergreen, both excellent kinds for late use. 



