were harvested, there was no difference in the weight of the tops 

 grown on the two plots, although a difference of 12 ounces ap- 

 peared in the weight of the roots as the following statement shows : 



15 4 Total, 14 



TURNIP, Sweet German. 



This variety was sown in the centre of the two plots and like all 

 the others the electrics showed rapid growth at first and for some time 

 were far ahead of the non-electrics. In due time, however, the latter 

 took a sudden start, outstripping those of the electric bed, and on 

 October 31st, when all were harvested, the following results were 

 obtained, with 6 pounds, 12 ounces, in favor of the non-electric plot ; 

 also, the roots of the non-electric turnips were larger and better 

 developed. Throughout the experiment, the plants in both gardens 

 had a most vigorous, healthy appearance. 



With electricity. Without electricity. 



lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. 



23 Roots 28 8 



6 12 Tops, 8 



29 12 Total, 36 8 



BEETS, Egyptian Turnip. 



Following the Sweet German Turnip, two rows of seeds of the 

 above named vegetable were sown, the plants appearing in both plots 

 on the 14th. Almost from the first the beets in the non-electric bed 

 led in growth and development. When harvested, (October 31st) 

 the results given below were obtained : 



With electricity. Without electricity, 



lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. 



3 8 Roots, 7 8 

 1 7 Tops, 1 12 



4 15 Total, 9 4 



