1 Dec:, 1897. ] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL ‘JOURNAL. 42,7 
The Allora Spring Wheat resists the rust better than any other variety 
except Budd’s Early. Mr. Hagenbach sowed some of this variety, which he 
obtained from the Agricultural Department. It was sown late in July, and 
is now ripe without a sign of rust. Professor Shelton, of the Agricultural 
College, says that this is a most valuable variety, and those who have it should 
retain as much as possible for seed. Mixed with Allora Spring, it makes a 
splendid milling sample. Mr. Hagenbach estimates the yield at from 25 to 30 
bushels per acre. , 
Many farmers intend sowing considerable areas of barley next season. 
The crop on this occasion will turn out very good, but the area under barley is 
small, Taking a general view of the wheat harvest, it would appear that, 
although the bright anticipations of the early part of the season are not likely 
to be realised, still there will be a large quantity of grain of excellent quality 
in the farmers’ hands. In addition to this, the maize crop will, if seasonable 
rains fall, be a very large one. The outlook, therefore, is a hopeful one, and 
next season will see a still greater area under both crops. 
