‘ 3 ft Weeks Beans are a success and are very productive. — Montrea M 
Se is A No. 1. The Paragon and Livingston Beauty. Tomato a: tip-tor ) grov 
| ‘ Se os NC aN x 3 7 ch, | % eo 
Missouri: Experiment I * The - Cranbe eu dues 
earers. 
New Hampshire ‘Agricultural College: The Beet Carrdt, Cabbage, Cau ia 
Sees Onion, Spinach are all grown successfully in central ‘New Hampshire. 
aa ey ‘South Carolina Agricultural Society: The All Seasons Cabbage and All 
Round Lettuce proved very fine. 
South Carolina Statistical Reporter: The Peerless, Kolb’s Gem. and Ts 
. -Water-melons are very large. Norfolk, White Globe, French Globe Turni 
desirable, The Golden Rose is a delicious tur nip. 
Tennessee Agricultural Society: The Early Six Weeks and Golden Rose: 
“are both of superior quality. 
' Texas Agricultural College: The Louisiana Okra is the best ever grown in « 
‘Texas. The Danver Carrot, Early Mayflower Tomato, and Acme are very superi¢ ‘a 
_.* ‘Long Green Cucumber and Boston pickles promise well, ‘ or ‘ 
oat Teras State Hor tieultural Association: he Milan Strap Leaf and ‘vane. Top 
ue ‘Strap Leaf Turnips yielded abundant returns of magnificant turnips; oe a 
oT, es S was a grand success. ‘ 
: Texas Agricultural Society: The Beaumont’s Wonder Water-melons were ) ) 
hae some weighing over 50 pounds. ee 
+. Virginia Agricul ture Soci ety: Kolb’s Gem Water-melon was a success. “Alls 
fe from: the United States Department were carefully tested, and in no one ins 
ae _ have they failed to germinate.” gee 
eat 
: 
ss CONDENSED REPORTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS. 
Bh oe Hila ee ALABAMA. 
ens Corie Mosby and White Giant Normandy have been cultivated with great s 
a eess in the southern part of the State, an d are excellent varieties for eee es 
*“ -vation fo®both field and table. : 
.. Oats.—Burpees’ Welcome, planted in the northwestern portion of the State, had 
Kia fine, large heads, although the season was very unfavorable. | ey 
-Wheat.—The Fuleaster. Early Oakley, and McGehee succeeded well in all ee 
_ of the State. The Fulcaster proved the best. 
Cotton.—Shine’s Prolific proyed very vigorous, withstands drought: ee ie) 
holds its fruit better than other varieties. The Peerless, planted in the southern — ih 
‘part of the State, germinated 95 per cent. of its seed, is very productive, but. aa oe 2 
_\ tendency to dry up. ae = 
Teosinte.—Grows luxuriantly and can be cut two or three times during thes sum tare 
mer. Stock are very fond of it. 
2 Kafr Corn.—Is vigorous, and resists the ordinary vicissitudes of weather. 
. Fobacco.—General Grant is a fine variety that ripens early and Me well, Pi 
- | Havana yields largely, is easily cured, and has a fine flavor. , 
cg is Vegetables. —Of the many varieties sent out by the Department, the Pxcelsic 
Evergreen Corn, Trophy Tomato, Laxton’s Marvel Pea, and Extra Early Bassano — 
a Beet a are special favorites, while all seem adapted for general cultivation throughout. 
ae ‘the tate. Pee cee 
pare ARKANSAS. | ey 
PRR Cork White Giant Normandy in the northwest, and the Mosby in the central 
see part of the State, did finely, and both seem well suited to the soil and climate. 
Cotton.—Jones’ Improved, planted in the northeastern portion of the State, will | 
make one-third more per acre than any other cotton raised in Arkansas. Shine’s © 
bo 
| * Early Prolific is also raised in the southeast with satisfaction and profit. ney 
Cpr Clover. —Alfalfa is very productive. Two packages received from the Be ' 
ment in 1885. after two years’ growth, now covers half an acre. oS 
ci Teosinte.—Has made a fine growth in this State, and it is thought will excel Millet 3 
or Hungarian. me 
sO Kafr Corn.—Does well in the southwestern part of the State: grows about G fect 
7 tee 
in height, is very heavy headed, and produces tremendous amount of foliage. — 
is impossible to say too much in its favor as a grain and forage plant.” 
