84 REPORT OF THE BOTANIST OF THB 
Notes for 1899.—This year the seed was sown April 25. On May 
29, when the plants were showing their second and third leaves, 
counts were made to determine the percentage of smutty plants. 
The treated plats were found to average 20 2-5 per ct. of smutty 
plants and the untreated plats 72 4-5 per ct. At this time it 
was evident, even to a casual observer, that the treated plats 
were in considerably better condition, seemingly about 25 per 
ct. better than the untreated plats. The plants on the treated 
plats were larger and more numerous. The crop was harvested 
September 6. . 
Notes for 1900.—Seed sown April 27. A strong wind seriously 
interfered with the proper application of the sulphur and lime. 
On May 19 the plants were much injured by a dashing rain. 
Counts made May 28 showed the percentage of smut-infested 
plants on the treated plats to be 384, and on the untreated 
plats 80. .Counts made June 11 showed 31 per ct. of diseased 
plants on the treated plats and 522 per ct. om the untreated 
plats. The earlier counts invariably show a larger percentage of 
smut and are the most reliable. By June 11 there was a marked 
difference in appearance in favor of the treated plats. The crop 
was harvested August 17. 
