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Phosplioric acid ranged from 1.01 per cent to 3.24 per 

 cent. In twenty-two samples it was between 1.25 per cent 

 and 1.75 per cent. Four samples gave results above 1.75 per 

 cent, of which two were domestic ashes, with 2.65 per cent and 

 3.24 per cent respectively. 



The potash soluble in water ranged from 1.67 per cent to 

 7.68 per cent. In fifteen samples it was between 4 per cent 

 and 5 per cent; in seven samples between 5 and 6 per cent, and 

 above 6 per cent in four. The total potash obtained by solution 

 in hydrochloric acid ranged from 1.94 per cent to 10.15 per 

 cent. In thirteen samples it was between 5 per cent and 6 

 per cent, in five between 6 and 7 per cent, and above 7 per 

 cent in seven samples. 



Respectfully submitted. 



FRED W. MORSE, 



Vice-Director and Chemist. 



DEPARTMENT OF HOPJICULTUEE 



The main lines of horticultural work at the station durincf 

 the year have been with strawberries, muskmelons, tomatoes, 

 grapes, and miscellaneous forcing crops under glass, reports 

 upon which will be published in due time. Marked improve- 

 ment has been made in our greenhouses. The old orchards 

 have been placed under cultivation and preparations are being 

 made for a larger planting of fruit trees the coming spring. 



During the year three bulletins have been issued, viz., No. 

 GO, ^'Green Corn under Glass"; No. 62, "Forcing Pole Beans 

 under Glass," and Xo. 63, "Third Potato Report." If one may 

 judge by the increased amount of correspondence, reports, 

 and general conditions, the year has shown an increased inter- 

 est in general horticulture throughout the state 



Fruit Calendar for 1899 



There have been comparatively few important matters to 

 record for the past fruit season. Generally considered this 



