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varieties like the Links Hybrid. The few juices which passed the test 

 were sent to the laboratory for complete analysis, and the correspond- 

 ing seed-heads carefully preserved. From the complete analyses, still 

 further selections Were made, so that ultimately a few seed-heads were 

 saved of canes showing great richness and purity of juice. From 500 

 to 1,000 canes could be tested in this way in a day. Some of the canes 

 obtained by this method of selection were very rich in sugar. The fol- 

 lowing instances serve to show this. 



A plot of Links Hybrid, of which the highest analysis from average 

 samples had been 14.09 per cent, sucrose, gave on selection from about 

 500 canes four which went over 15 per cent. 



Another plot of the same variety, showing by analysis of an average 

 sample 12.24 per cent, sucrose, gave by selection from 500 canes three 

 which had over 16 per cent, sucrose in the juice, 



An average sample of a plot of Liberian cane gave 14 per cent; 500 

 canes were taken from different parts of the plot and one cane gave 17.59 

 per cent, sucrose in the juice ; three gave over 16,5 per cent., and twelve 

 over 15.5 per cent. 



An average sample of the Planters' Friend, a new variety from Aus- 

 tralia, gave 11.63 per cent, sucrose; selections from 1,000 canes gave three 

 which contained over 15 per cent, sucrose in the juice. Such instances 

 might be multiplied, but sufficient evidence has been given to show the 

 possibilities in this method of improvement. The selections have all 

 been preserved, and can be planted and observed another year, if means 

 are afforded the Department for carrying out the work. 



Analyses of selected single canes from standard varieties. 

 LIBEEIAN. 



