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2962. Hordeum vulgare. Barley. 



From Russia. Received March, 1899, through Mr. M. A. Carleton. 



Sisolsk Spring barley. From Ust-Sisolsk, in Vologda government, about 61£° 

 north latitude. Mean annual temperature, 31. 7 C ; for the growing season (May to 

 •September, inclusive), 56.5°. Normal rainfall unknown, but during a single year it 

 was 18 inches. Seed obtained from Mr. M. I. Tur, free of charge. Rotation of crops 

 where seed was grown as follows: (1) Fallow without manure; (2) winter rye; (3) 

 spring barley and oats with manure. Should be tried principally in Alaska or 

 other extremely cold districts. Amount obtained, § bushel. 



2963. Avena satiya. Oat. 



From Russia. Received March, 1899, through Mr. M. A. Carleton. 



Zhelannii oat. From Ust-Sisolsk, in Vologda government, about 61i c north 

 latitude. Mean annual temperature, 31. 7 C ; for the growing season (May to Septem- 

 ber, inclusive), 56.5°. Normal rainfall not known, but during a single year it was 

 18 inches. Variety grown in the region 12 years; originally obtained from Mos- 

 cow. Thoroughly acclimated. The grower, strongly recommends a two-days' soak- 

 ing of the seed before sowing in order to hasten germination. Seed obtained from 

 Mr. M. I. Tur, free of charge. Rotation of crops where seed was grown as follows: 

 (1) Fallow without manure ; (2) winter rye; (3) spring barley and oats with manure. 

 Harvested season of 1898. Should be tried in Alaska and the very coldest regions 

 of the United States. Amount obtained, § bushel. 



