59 



Remarks. 



All the tops were planted in well-forked cane holes of 4 1 feet banks — 

 the tops being planted 3 ft. apart. The land was well manured with 

 stable dung and irrigated until 5th May when they took the bank. 

 The situation is about 40 feet above sea level and is much exposed to 

 the strong sea breeze and "Northers." There were two fine ripening 

 months before the date of cutting. 



The great difference of the weight of cane per acre is perhaps due to 

 the tops received from the gardens, some varieties being much better 

 than others. 



A good ratooning cane is essential for cultivation on the estates in 

 this part of the Parish of St. Ann, and it remains to be seen which of 

 the varieties will best stand the test of ratooning. I am inclined to 

 think that N©s. 116 and 102 will turn out the best — they appear to be 

 hardy and have a large percentage of juice. It is worth noticing that 

 the old canes, now being cultivated on the property and which are ex- 

 cellent ratooners, compare very favourably as plants with the best of the 

 " new comers." 



Eainfall from 4th Feby., 1896, to 20th Feby, 1897, 58 '34 inches. 

 Grown by Capt. L. Shirley. 

 Etingdon. 



No. 



No. 

 of 

 Roots. 



No. 

 of 

 Canes. 



Weight 



of 

 Canes. 



Weight 



of 

 Trash. 



Galls. 

 Juice. 



Density 



of 

 Liquor. 











lbs. 



lbs. 









95 



50 



323 



457 



152 



22 



27 



60 o\o 



74 



50 



245 



331 



126 



17 



21 



62 o\e 



115 



50 



318 



880 



371 



48 



22 



58 o\o 



Cal. Queen... 



24 



116 



200 



60 



10 



22 



70 o\o 



Weight of Cane 

 Weight of Trash 

 Density of Liquor 



Weight of Cane 

 Weight of Trash 

 Dens'ty of Liquor 



Weight of Cane 

 Weight of Trash 

 Density of Liquor 

 Cane— 

 Weight of Cane 

 Weight of Trash 

 Density of Liquor 



Hyde Hall. 

 Cane — No. 95. 



Cane— No. 74. 



Cane— -If o. Il5. 



" Caledonian Queen." 



300 lbs. 



89 lbs. 

 27. 



300 lbs. 



90 lbs. 

 27. 



300 lbs. 

 98 lbs. 

 29. 



236 lbs. 

 80 lbs. 

 26. 



