20 EXPERBIEXT STATION. [Jan. 



2. Fertilizer experiments jilainicd with a view to (leterniiniiiu; 

 if possible the relation of dilfercnt fertilizer elements to the 

 crop as regards yield, quality and capacity to resist rust. 



Breeding Experiments. — The l)reeding work in progress is 

 conducted on the basis of a co-operative understanding with the 

 Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Department of 

 Agriculture. The details of the work have been looked after the 

 past season by Mr. J. B. Norton, who has carried it forward 

 with the same enthusiasm and energy which has characterized 

 his work heretofore. 



A number of rust-resistant types have been produced. From 

 among these those which show the best commercial character- 

 istics and the greatest vigor will be propagated as rapidly as 

 possible for further trial and ultimate distribution. In view 

 of the great improvement already made it is confidently antici- 

 pated that complete success in attaining the ends in view will 

 soon be realized. 



Fertilizer Experiments. — The results of the fertilizer exper- 

 iments in progress arc not as yet sullicicntly decisive to make it 

 seem advisable to publish a full report. Owing to the thorough 

 preparation which the entire field received before it was divided 

 into plots, even those to which no manure or fertilizer has been 

 api)lied still continue to give an excellent yield. These plots, 

 however, are now beginning to fall behind those which receive 

 the different apjdications of manure and fertilizer materials 

 which are under trial. The field contains 40 plots of one-twen- 

 tieth acre each, and the past season was the fifth since the 

 plots were set. The yield was fairly satisfactory both as to 

 quantity and to quality. The cutting season lasted from May 8 

 to June 24. The total yield of all the plots was 9,347 pounds, 

 5 ounces. 



On tlif 1)asis of recorded yields and observations the following 

 conclusions apjiear to l)e warranted : — 



1. Kitrate of soda used in connection with acid ]»]iosi>ha)e 

 and muriate of potash proves beneficial, l)ut an increase above 

 the rate of 466 pounds per acre does not appear to be useful. 



2. ^N^itrate of soda used in connection with an application of 

 barnvard manure at the rate of 10 tons per acre proves benefi- 



