16 EXPERIMENT STATION. [Jan. 



depression inevitably follows the use of molasses, this consid- 

 eration will materially decrease its value as a food stuff. 



Feeding experiments with alfalfa meal indicate that it is 

 not equal to wheat bran in food value, as is claimed by some 

 of its manufacturers. 



Experiments with sorghum as a fodder show that the large 

 quantities of seed sometimes recommended are unnecessary, 

 and that the fodder fills a useful place in a soiling system. 



The report of the botanist and vegetable pathologist covers 

 a considerable variety of topics. Attention is called to the 

 tonic influence of Bordeaux mixture on plant assimilation. 

 As a result of this influence, it seems apparent that the benefit 

 following the application of Bordeaux mixture is not due 

 solely to the prevention of disease, but in considerable meas- 

 ure as well to increased vigor of growth. 



Attention is called to the importance of further study for 

 the discovery of a remedy for tomato rot, which so seriously 

 injures the greenhouse crop in this State. 



The report shows a considerable increase in the amount of 

 work done by the station in testing seeds for farmers and 

 gardeners. It presents a review of the year as regards the 

 prevalence of plant diseases. It seems that during the past 

 year the potato has been comparatively free from disease, 

 while celery, pears and apples have been affected to an unusual 

 degree. The report calls attention to defoliation of fruit 

 trees not infrequently following improper spraying, and 

 makes important suggestions in connection therewith. 



Attention is called to a bacterial disease of cucumbers un- 

 der glass. It has been found that relatively late planting 

 insures absolute or comparative freedom from this disease. 

 A bacterial disease of lettuce is common in the south, and 

 growers are cautioned to be on the outlook for similar disease 

 in their houses. The promptest measures should be taken to 

 eradicate it, should it appear. 



Attention is called to a serious trouble which tobacco grow- 

 ers have experienced within the last year or two, which ap- 

 pears to be due to improper use of fertilizers. 



It is poiuted out that the lime and sulfur treatment now so 

 often adopted as a means of destroying the San Jose scale 



