12 BULKETIX 1337, V. S. DEPABTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Early Ohio, Irish Cobbler, and Pinkeye. Three distances in the* 
row were tested in the spacing experiments — 14, 20, and 28 inches.. 
Early Ohio and Pinkeye gave the highest yield with the 14-inch, 
spacing, whereas Irish Cobbler yielded best with the 20-inch spacing.. 
In the experiment by the tuber-unit method of selection marked; 
variations in yield and growth from the different tubers were ob- 
served, and a number of further selections were made. It is hardly 
expected to improve varieties by this method, as bud sports are 
not common in potatoes; but it should be of interest to determine 
whether the high yielding qualities of a variety may be maintained, 
over a period of years by such selection. 
ACRE GARDEN 
The yields from nearly all vegetables in this experiment were 
very good. Indications are that an area of 1 acre produces an 
abundance of vegetables for the needs of an average farm. Excep- 
tional yields were obtained from onions, cucumbers, sweet corn, 
eggplant, and wax beans; but the yields from cabbages and cauli- 
flower were relatively low. 
VEGETABLE BREEDING 
Tomatoes. — Tomato breeding was continued on about the same- 
scale as in previous years. Approximately six-sevenths of an acre i& 
occupied by this project. From 55 to 110 plants of each of 85 selec- 
tions were planted. A good stand was obtained; and, as nearly all 
first blossoms set fruit, a fairly comprehensive idea of the earliness 
of the selections was obtained. Unfortunately, the yield and quality 
were so badly impaired by hot and dry weather later in the season 
that complete data were not procured. About 75 selections for 
quality, yield, and earliness were again made from the most promis- 
ing strains. 
Sweet corn. — The area of land occupied by. this project is the same 
as that of tomato breeding, these crops being rotated ^vith each other. 
Half of the area was planted to separate ear selections made within 
the most promising strains the previous season. Blocks of five 20-foot 
rows were planted from each ear. The other selections were mixed 
together and planted in bulk in the remainder of the area. A great 
many variations in earliness and size of ear were shown. The yield 
was improved, and a large percentage of plants bore two to three 
ears per stalk. A large number of ears were again selected, emphasis- 
being laid on earliness as well as yield. Only ears that were in the 
roasting stage 72 days from the date of planting were selected. 
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE 
The work in ornamental horticulture included experiments with 
hedges, varietal tests of ornamental shrubs and roses in the field, and 
landscape work on the grounds of the station. The latter included 
informal plantings of trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers ; semif ormal 
bedding work with cannas, geraniums, and other bedding plants; 
and lawn investigations. 
