1 Ocr., 1899.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 3851 
A most interesting experiment is a plot _of 15 drills of English malting 
barley obtained from the Hon. Geo, Graham, M.L.A., of Victoria, who recently 
paid a visit to the College. The seed, of fine quality, was planted 6 inches 
apart, resulting in a close-growing crop, showing as many as 20 stems to each 
plant. 
A plot of mangolds—the Golden Tankard—is growing well. 
Of the different varieties of turnip, the White Globe is particularly juicy 
and healthy. 
EXPERIMENTAL WHEATS, 
Interesting experiments in hybridising of wheats are to be commenced 
next week. 
Out of 388 varieties, the following planted on the 23rd of May are 
available:— 
339 Gayndah 96 Canning Downs 
196 Frument’s Ferenese 126 Kine’s Jubilee 
363 Farrer’s 298 Indian D 
391 Yandilla 883 Comeback 
Rattling Jack 128 Indian Z 
Steinwedel 121 Indian % 
E.I. 67 Steinwedel 4, Mica 
377 Maffra 7 Egyptian ©2 
125 Karly Para Early Baart 
Indian Pearl 122 Indian F, 
Paspalum dilatatum is planted out from roots, and growing. 
Marshall’s No. 9 is planted on 25 acres in an adjoining field, and Marshall’s 
No. 3 on 10 acres. An experiment in feeding down this crop, or part of it, has 
shown good results. 
THE ORCHARD, 
The orchard is in good condition. The strawberries are growing well after 
the rain. Of these the Marguerites have suffered considerably from leaf blight. 
They were sprayed with Bordeaux mixture. tie 
The Pink’s Prolific and Hautboy are not at all affected. Pruning of fruit 
trees has all been finished. Some of the peach-trees were affected with black 
aphis. Spraying with whale oil and black leaf extract of tobacco formed an 
interesting experiment for a number of students. Ag a result there will be a 
good crop of peaches. ‘The figs are also looking well. There are a few apricots 
on the young trees, and a prospective crop of Japanese plums. ties 
The citrus trees are coming into flower, Many of the grafts made by 
students are growing. The vines (trellised) are showing signs of life. Half 
an acre of asparagus has been planted as an experiment. It is just beginning 
to grow. ; 
z The sisal hemp fibre plant is growing well and requires no attention. 
Several varieties of new climbing beans are just above eround. 
There is a large supply of broad beans and a plot of beetroot under 
observation, the seed of which has been supplied from Southern Europe by Mr. 
Finucane. It includes five different varieties, all of which are doing well. 
TREE PLANTING. 
An avenue is planted from the College to the railway siding. The trees 
selected are the Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis) and the Pepper-tree 
(Schinus molle). 
A vineyard of two ,acres has been laid out near the Principal’s house. 
These are under the supervision of Mr. Rainford, and an olivetum adjoining, of 
about two acres, under Mr. Voller. 
STOCK. 
Two mules, obtained from BuarabaStation, have taken kindly to work, and 
earry the mail, &c., to Gatton. 
