1889.] 



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TUKNIPS. 



[VIII. Ruta-baga, " White Sweet German," weight, 2 lbs. 2 oz. IX. " Early Yel- 

 low" or "Golden Stone," weight, 14 oz. X. Rnta-baga, " Skirving's Purple 

 Top," weight, 2 lbs. 11 oz.] 



The closing months of the summer season of 1887 were 

 marked by an exceptional amount of rainfall. The serious 

 influence of that circumstance showed itself in various direc- 



