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THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



November, 1907 



The method of applying each fertilizer 

 was similar. The seed, which was 

 suppUed by J. A. Simmers, and of the 

 variety Early Scarlet Turnip, white tip, 

 was sown in each row at an even depth. 

 The plot was kept free of weeds and in 

 a state of tilth by hand hoeing. 



phate to produce radishes of the best 

 shape, size and quality. The barnyard 

 manure produced radishes that aver- 

 aged rough and irregular in size. Ar- 

 nott's Manure gave results almost equal 

 to the superphosphate ; the radishes 

 were slightly smaller in size, but even, 



How the Plot Appeared at the End of Third Week 



SOME RESULTS AXD WHAT THEY TEACH 



Before recording the results of this 

 simple experiment, we must bear in 

 mind the fact that similar results 

 would not be secured in all localities. 

 Differences in climate, soil, local con- 

 ditions and manner of performing the 

 work, woidd produce different results. 

 It is possible also that, with rows only 

 eighteen inches apart, even though al- 

 ternate rows were unfertilized, fertilizers 

 on adjoining rows may have influenced 

 the results. Even the hoeing of the 

 ground may have caused some spreading. 

 Knowing this, and the fact that this 

 experiment was performed but once, 

 we would not presume to advise 

 gardeners to act on the conclusions 

 that may be drawn. The chief reason 

 for mentioning the experiment and its 

 results is to create a desire among 

 gardeners to conduct similar experi- 

 ments with their own soils. 



At the end of the third week after 

 sowing the seed, average specimens of 

 the radishes grown in each row were 

 selected and photographed as shown 

 in one of the accompanying illustra- 

 tions. Bunch No. 1 was taken from 

 the row fertilized by barnyard man- 

 ure; No. 2, Amott's; No. 3, superphos- 

 phate; No. 4, nitrate of soda; and No. 

 5, unfertilized. On comparing them, 

 it would seem that this particular soil 

 required an application of superphos- 



and the texture was excellent. Ni- 

 trate of soda made the growth too rapid 

 and, as may be seen in the illustration, 

 the radishes assumed a shape undesir- 



aiTected by the fertilizers. That pro- 

 duced by barnyard manure and nitrate 

 of soda was luxuriant, long and spindly 

 — produced thus at the expense of 

 body in the roots. The foliage in the 

 check rows was somewhat of the desired 

 character. That grown on the super- 

 phosphate and Amott's Manure rows 

 was more stalky and more in accord 

 with what is wanted. These observa- 

 tions would seem to show that the 

 heaviest and tallest growth of leaves does 

 not always spring from the choicest roots. 

 Readers of The Canadian Horti- 

 culturist are requested to conduct a 

 similar experiment with this or some 

 crop on their own soils, and to tell, 

 through our columns, their experiences. 

 Record the results as accurately as 

 possible, and publish them for the bene- 

 fit of others. A few illustrations would 

 serve to make the articles more in- 

 teresting. 



"Wintering Cabbage 



A good cool cellar will keep cabbage 

 through the winter with but little loss. 

 In putting cabbage in the cellar for 

 use in early spring, leave the roots and 

 most of the leaves on, set together 

 as close as possible with roots on the 

 ground and heads upward. 



For pitting out of doors, select a 

 dry place for the pit, dig out a few 

 inches deep and two feet wide, as long 

 as will be required to hold the cab- 

 bage. In placing in the pit put heads 

 down, letting roots extend upward 

 and close together. Cover with clean 

 straw or other material and then with 

 sufficient earth to prevent freezing. 



How Average Bunches From the Different Rows Appeared 



The fertilizers that gave these results were as follows : 1, Barnyard Manure; 2, Amott's Garden Manure; 

 3, Superphosphate; 4, Nitrate of Soda; 5, Unfertilized. 



able and foreign to the variety type. 

 The radishes grown in the rows that 

 were unfertilized were fair but did not 

 average nearly so good as those fed 

 with superphosphate or Amott's Manure. 

 A glance at the foliage in the illus- 

 trations will show that it also was 



When wishing to get at the cabbage, 

 open the pit at one end and when 

 enough has been taken out for present 

 needs, close up the end with straw or 

 other material to prevent freezing. 

 This is practised in our most favored 

 districts. 



