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weak, and much inclined to lodge; slightly rusted. Probably 

 of less value than many others, but worthy of a thorough trial. 



McGnEE's RED. A bald, red variety, very productive. Heads 

 large and fairly well-filled. Straw of medium height and rather 

 weak ; somewhat rusted. A very productive wheat of good 

 milling qualities; well worthy of an extended trial. 



TAPPAHANOCK. A white wheat; moderately productive. 

 Heads smooth and rather small. Kernels small, but hard. 

 Milling qualities excellent. Straw of medium length, and not 

 very strong; inclined to rust. Yield variable. Of doubtful 

 value. 



TREADWELL. A white wheat of uncertain value. Heads 

 about medium size, not bearded. Kernels large and of good 

 weight. Straw of good height and strong. Milling qualities good. 



SMITH'S IMPROVED. A bearded, red wheat; moderately pro- 

 ductive. Heads of fair size and compact. Straw tall and of 

 medium strength; apparently hardy, with no tendency to rust. 



RUSSIAN No. 2. A smooth, white wheat. Heads large and 

 compact. Straw short and strong; inclined to rust. Kernels 

 good size and heavy. Excellent milling qualities. Ripens 

 early, and is proving a valuable wheat. 



RED AMBER. A red wheat, with large bearded heads. 

 Straw tall and moderately strong ; no rust. Kernels large, 

 plump, and heavy. Good milling qualities. A reliable and 

 profitable variety. 



CHAMPION AMBER. A red wheat with smaller heads than the 

 preceding. Straw medium length and quite strong. A produc- 

 tive variety, distinguished by its short, compact heads. 



FINLEV. A red wheat, slightly bearded. Heads small and 

 not very compact. Straw medium height and strong. Only 

 moderately productive; should be tested further. 



Harvesting. I have but one or two suggestions to make 

 about harvesting, as there is no work for which farmers are 

 usually so well prepared and do so promptly on time. I be- 

 lieve, however, in cutting wheat greener than most farmers 

 practice. I have never yet lost a bushel by early cutting, but 

 have often escaped storms that blew down my neighbors' grain. 



