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and that loss of constitution goes hand in hand with Mosaic 

 disease. 



The whole industry in the Penzance district requires the help 

 of the scientist. Experiments should be carried out both with 

 varieties and manures, especially the latter, and be clearly 

 demonstrated by experimental plots on the grower's premises. 

 The economic rate of application of nitrate of soda and sulphate 

 of ammonia should be ascertained, as also whether a combina- 

 tion of the two is better than a standard dressing of each, 

 alone. 



The question of transport is causing anxiety to the growers, 

 as that provided is of the most primitive kind. At the siding 

 where the broccoli and cabbage for the North are loaded there 

 is no covering. The trucks are of the type used to carry coal 

 and manure, and the journey to the markets often occupies 

 48 hours. At times whole trainloads of broccoli in crates and 

 cabbages in coir nets can be seen along the line drpng in the 

 sun and wind. The condition of the vegetables on finally 

 leaching the consumer, may be easily imagined after passing 

 through, the market and the retailer. 



