1 Dzc., 1902.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 4.43 
Mittets, Erc.—A few rows of the following varieties were sown on 17th October : 
—Soudanese, Yellow Dakota, Panicum germanicum, P. milaceum, Setaria italica, 
Setaria germanica. With the exception of the setarias, which produced a fair crop, 
the others gave poor returns. It was intended to make a full sowing of the above at 
a later date, but sufficient moisture was not obtained to carry this into effect. — 
Maneets.—Champion Yellow Globe, Long Yellow, Red Globe, and Long Red 
were experimented with, but only on a small scale. The trial, however, proved that 
in an ordinary season an enormous yield of this root crop could be obtained per acre 
In all varieties roots weighing from 25 to 30 lb. were common, while some went as 
high as 36 lb. 
_ Lucrrnz.—Three-quarters of an acre under this crop has been grown with only a 
fair degree of success, the soil on this farm not proving suitable. -Four light cuttings 
were obtained during the year. : 
Pyauisn Porarors.—In the beginning of August a small area of Circular Heads 
were planted, but lack of moisture and extreme heat so effected the crop that both 
quality and returns were equally poor. Advantage was taken of the light rainfall in 
March to plant out an acre of Blueskins. As no rain has fallen since to be of an 
benefit, most of the seed and labour in connection with this experiment will 
unfortunately be lost. 
Swrer Porarors.—The following varieties are being grown:—Spanish Giant 
Yellow Spanish, White Maltese, and Rosella. All have suffered from the adverse 
climatic conditions, as well as from the ravages of bush vermin. The yield per acre 
at the time of writing has not been obtained. 
Lxcumrs—Cowpeas.—The increased demand for seed of this plant shows that its 
value is becoming much better known. ‘Trial plots were sown on 8th October with 
the following varieties:—-Black, Clay, Piebald, Grey, Large Purple, Small Purple 
Large White, Blackeye, Yellow, White’s Perennial. The “ Blackeye’ proved de 
most worthless of the lot, excepting the “ White’s Perennial.” The others gave ec rl 
results, As far as covering the ground is concerned and keeping it covered, if need be 
for some considerable time, this variety is undoubtedly the best. In spite of the 
excessive dry weather it is still growing, looking quite healthy and green. From past 
experience with this variety in other parts of the State, I find that it favours the dr 
conditions, continued wet being fatal to its growth. It is a very shy seed bearer. ie 
the respective varieties came into bearing a picking of seed was taken, the vines 
afterwards being cut and fed to the pigs. 
Beans.—Suitable for green manuring purposes. 
Small Mauritius.—As no seed could be saved from those grown last season a small 
area was let stand over, soas to give them an early start. As soon as the cold weather 
was over fresh growth took place, the ground soon getting covered with a dense mag 
of foliage. ‘Vhe vines have been cut away and used for feeding both cattle and pi i 
and have proved a great stand-by during the drought, yielding as much as 30 Pouaise 
een stuff per acre. When feeding to cows it 1s an improvement to cut, say, two 
ibs in advance. They relish them better then, when in a semi-dry condition. ; 
The Green, Black, and Mottled Mauritius yielded about half a crop of vines, an ad 
very little seed. 22 
Velvet Bean.—A very light crop for this strong-growing variety. It i . 
than the Aik eS TER EET EGS faites ripen sufficient seeds for farther aha 
Tugg Bean.—Only a small patch grown. Came up very irregularly. Faiy ¢ 
of vine, plenty of seed pods, but very slow in filling. YD 
Poor Man’s Bean.—Did very well. Foliage somewhat scanty to be suitable as 
green manure. Very prolific bearer. festa 
Cow Itch (Mucuna pruriens)—Only afew plants grown. Producedavye 
crop of both vine and mead The saving of the seed would be somewhat en 
general use of this plant as a green manure, as the pods are thickly covered with 
stinging hairs easily detached by the slightest shake, causing great irritation if the 
fall upon exposed parts of the body. y 
Suaar-caANe.—The ground for this crop was ploughed to a depth of 10 inches 
and put into thorough good order. On ilth September, the rows were opened out 
5 feet apart and the sets planted, allowing 3 feet for each plant. Fully a month 
elapsed before most of the plants showed through, yet not a single miss occurred 
The young plants started out well, and gave promise of a good crop. Unfortunately 
dry weather set in, checking the growth, which has for the past three months been By 
a complete standstill. . 
