16 ANNUAL REPORT. 
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By way-of preface we should remark that the farm lies on either side of 
University avenue, about one half mile east of the University; that it 
consists of about 120 acres, of which by far the larger portion is so wet 
as to produce only hay, while the smaller portion, under cultivation, is of 
a sandy nature, and much reduced by continued cropping without manure. 
Under these conditions the results attained and likely to be attained, 
reflect no discredit on those having the farm in charge. 
Entering the part of the farm lying north of the avenue, we found the 
plat here under cultivation divided into four sections by three alleys for 
passage of teams. Entering the first alley we found upon the right first 
two varieties of caulifiower, followed by a quarter acre of onions from the 
seed. These were mainly of the large red variety, but included also five 
other varieties for experiment. Then came two varieties of parsnips, 
student and hollow crowned, of which the former made the best show, 
Probably because the seed germinated better. Next were two rows of beds 
containing five varieties of lettuce and the same of radishes, besides 
spinach, onions from sets, and other vegetables. Some of the lettuce 
showed the heading peculiarity so as to look like miniature heads of cab- 
bage. Then follow a row of salsify and four varieties of carrots, some 
designed for table use and some for feeding purposes. Next we see four 
varieties of garden turnips, followed by specimens of kohl rabi, Brussels 
sprouts, herbs, Swiss chard, broccoli, peppers and egg plants. Last upon 
the right hand side we find one of eight varieties of garden sweet corn, 
which have been planted in various places, as much removed from each other 
as possible to prevent mixing. Some eight varieties of squashes were dis- 
tributed in a similar manner for the same reason. On the left of this alley 
were first six varieties of late cabbage, covering about one-half acre. 
Then came two rows of celery, comprising five varieties. This was fol- 
lowed by five varieties of garden beets. Next came three-eighths of an 
acre of tomatoes, comprising seven varieties. These are succeeded by 
sweet potatoes one-quarter acre, and cucumbers one-eighth acre, and last, 
on the left of this alley, twenty-three varieties of peas. Some of these 
varieties of peas, but recently given to the public, promise to surpass in 
earliness, productiveness and flavor, some of the older and better known 
varieties grown side by side. Here, also, was tried an experiment with 
different kinds of fertilizers. Guano, bone flour and superphosphate of 
lime and animal fertilizer were applied on adjoining rows of early Kent 
peas. The results thus far have been plainly in favor of the guano, the 
animal fertilizer standing second. . 
Turning to the left and returning in the third alley, we meet on the left 
with the most marked failure yet experienced, viz., in the germination of 
forest-tree seeds. Of the kinds sown about one-half germinated. These 
were ash-leaved maple or box elder, honey locust, Kentucky coffee tree, 
green ash, ailanthus, Norway spruce and white pine. Next we come to 
the potatoes planted for crop purposes, comprising about three-quarters 
of an acre, and consisting chiefly of early rose, with a few early favorite 
and peerless. After these come thirteen varieties of potatoes planted for 
the purpose of comparing their yields, quality and characteristics. Then 
follow seven varieties of pole beans, some Chinese sugar cane, five varie- 
ties of early cabbage, and lastly nine varieties of dwarf beans. On the 
