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37. Mildew. On account of rain in the beginning of February 

 the crop of jiru was attacked with mildew. Subsequently much more 

 damage was done to the crop by subsequent rain than by mildew. 



Cross Breeding. 



38. Several crosses made last year were sown this season. 

 The following crosses grew vigorously : 



Tree cotton 4- Abassi. 

 Do. + Sea Island. 

 Do. *f Texas big bol). 



The following table gives the details of crosses made during 

 this year : 



Irrigational Experiments. 



39. To find out what quantity of water is required by each 

 irrigated crop, the quantity of water supplied at each irrigation was 

 measured either through the rectangular notch or by measuring 

 tanks. 



The following table gives the details of the quantity of water 

 taken by several crops per acre during the year under report : 



