206 



On Seed-Steeping, 



The three which came up were those not prepared at all, those 

 merely soaked in water, and those steeped in sulphate of magnesia. 

 The following was the result of this experiment : 



6. Turnips. The seeds steeped in water were the first to come 

 up. Unfortunately the fly took the greater number of the young 

 plants and destroyed the experiment eight days after sowing. 

 The following were the number of plants up : 



7. Mustard and 8. Cress. 



Chloride ofCalciui 



9. Lettuces and 10. Beans. 



