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The following varieties are some of the best grown :— 
Peas.—Early Dwarf Prolific Sugar, Wm. Hurst, Duke of 
Albany, Early Marrowfat. 
Carrots.—James’ Scarlet, James’ Intermediate, Long Red 
Surrey. 
Lettuce.—Buttercup, Neapolitan Cabbage, Cabbage Lettuce. 
Onion.—Brown Globe, Brown Spanish, Golden Globe. 
Beet.—Carter’s Perfection. 
Lifting dahlias and chrysanthemums in the nursery is now pro- 
ceeded with, and is interesting work. 
The students have an opportunity of seeing the mixing of 
manures by Mr. Pearson. 
The following are some of the mixtures :— 
2:14 ewt. to the acre, sulphate of ammonia. 
33 ewt. to the acre, Albert’s P.K.N. 
24 ewt. to the acre, sulphate of ammonia. 
2 ewt. to the acre, Albert’s concentrated superphos. 
2 ewt. to the acre, potash salt, 
20 tons to the acre, stable manure. 
In some of the plots the trees are not to receive any manure 
until they come into bearing. 
Spraying, hoeing, and digging in the orchard are now being 
carried on. 
Planting fruit trees on Pearson’s experimental plots gives the 
students an opportunity of learning how to mix the fertilizers 
with the soil. 
Pansy seeds are now set in the nursery. 
A very interesting experiment to kill the weeds in the foot- 
paths is now being tried. 
The following mixture is used :— 
Arsenic wae «. Lib. 
Caustic soda ... «. Lb. 
The two ingredients are put into a wooden tub, and boiling 
water poured on, keeping the mixture well stirred until dissolved 
after which 100 gallons of water are added. This is then poured 
on the paths with a watering pot, and we hope the experiment 
will be a great success. 
Mowing the lawns with a mower in front of the pavilion keeps 
some of us busy. 
Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, F.L.S., delivered an interesting lecture 
entitled “ Glimpses of some British Botanical Gardens and their 
Conservatories,” the Horticultural Board being present, besides 
many of the general public and students. 
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