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dency to rust, and is also affected more or less with smut. It 

 is the leading variety in many parts of the State. It appears 

 to do better, in comparison with other varieties, upon high 

 grounds and light soils than on bottom lands or heavy clays. 



SILVER CHAFF. This is now quite widely disseminated through- 

 out the State, and, under favorable conditions, is one of the most 

 productive varieties. It is a white, bald wheat, with a rather 

 coarse straw of medium strength. It is not troubled with rust, 

 ripens a few days later than the Fultz, about the same time as 

 the Clawson. 



VELVET CHAFF. This variety continues to grow in popular 

 favor. Although less productive than some other kinds it main- 

 tains a good average. It has rather short, but well filled heads ; 

 straw erect and moderately strong. It is sometimes troubled 

 with smut, though not often seriously affected. Like nearly all 

 red, bearded varieties, it is very hardy, good to sow in exposed 

 situations. It ripens about the time, or a little earlier than the 

 Fultz. Its milling qualities are good. 



ARNOLD'S GOLD MEDAL. A bald, white wheat, with large, 

 compact heads; somewhat variable as to yield and quality of 

 grain. Very productive under favorable conditions. It ripens 

 late, and shatters badly, unless promptly harvested; was for- 

 merly much prized by millers, but is not now so highly regarded. 



GOLDEN STRAW. A red wheat, which ripens early, and is 

 fairly productive. The heads are bald, small, compact, and well 

 filled. Grains of small size, usually plump. Straw short, of 

 medium strength, not perfectly hardy, and often suffers from 

 winter killing; is worthy of trial, but should be experimented 

 with carefully. 



MEDITERRANEAN. An old standard sort. Heads small, loose, 

 and heavily bearded ; not very productive, but sure. Straw tall, 

 rather weak, and inclined to lodge on rich ground. Yield and 

 quality of grain quite variable. One of the hardiest varieties, 

 but is being rapidly superseded by more productive sorts. Its 

 milling qualities are good. 



LANCASTER. A variety resembling the Mediterranean, but 

 more productive. Heads large, and usually well filled. Straw 



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