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Turmeric (Ourcuma longa).—Introduced from the North. Very unsatisfactory 
results, so far. 
_ Jamartca GincEr (Zingiber officinale).—Poor results: the stiff black soil does not 
suit this crop. 
Gartrc.—A fine crop of bulbs was produced. These were stored for replanting. 
Escuattots.—Good crop, bulbs somewhat small. 
True Onrtons.—Splendid crop, but did not keep well. 
Capstcums.—A varied assortment were successfully grown, some having a very 
handsome appearance. 
Ea Pranr (two varieties), rosellas (two varieties), asparagus, and chokos gave 
good returns. The latter gave a phenomenal crop, the dry conditions evidently being 
in its favour. Beans, peas, carrots, onions, &c., have been sown, and cabbages, 
cauliflowers, &c., planted out. The continued drought has been very much against 
the successful raising of such, there being no water on the farm available for 
irrigating or even watering purposes. 
OrcHarp.—Little difficulty has been experienced in keeping the orchard in a state 
of thorough cultivation, and free from weeds. During March the leaves of the young 
trees in the citrus orchard began to curl up by reason of the dry weather. To save 
losses, the whole of these were treated to a thorough soaking with water. All the 
trees look healthy, and are free from scale and other pests. An additional block of 
land is being prepared for the further planting out of: fruit trees. Mr. Voller, 
Inspector of State Orchards, superintended this work. 
Vinryarp.—During the past year two additional rows of vines have been planted, 
and the whole of the Bieenat trellised. The vineyard is becoming a great source of 
attraction to neighbouring selectors. This is borne out by the very large number of 
applications already received for cuttings of the various varieties which were under 
bearing for the first time. A piece of land is being prepared for the planting out of 
an additional five rows. The orchard and vineyard, when this extension is completed, 
will occupy about one-third of the whole area under cultivation. Mr. Rainford, 
viticulturist, has charge of the work in connection with the vineyard. 
Srocx.—During the past year a new departure has been entered upon—namely,, 
that of keeping purebred stock on the farm. A purebred Berkshire boar, lent by 
the Agricultural College, Gatton, has been stationed here since the 7th March. His 
services are available to the surrounding farmers ; but, owing to the severity of the 
season and the scarcity of pigfeed, they have so far been little availed of. The young 
Berkshire boar and sow belonging to the farm are coming on well. : 
A request to have a dairy bull stationed at this farm for the use of surrounding 
dairymen being granted, the well known Jersey bull, “ Lord Harry,’ was during the 
last week of May sent from Gatton College for the above purpose. 
Imprements.—Dhese have all been kept in a’thorough state of repair and working 
order. No new additions have been made during the year. 
Improvements.—Lhree new pigsties with commodious yards have been put up. 
A small building has been erected for the accommodation of the stud bull, part being 
used as a loosebox, and part as a fodder-room. Grass paddock No. 2 has been 
divided by a 3-wire dropper fence. Pipes have been laid from the underground tan 
to supply both paddocks with water. or the convenience of both farm and visitors, a 
new entrance gate has been put on the south-east side of the farm. In the grass paddock 
lying between the cultivation and Biggenden township a large amount of clearing has 
been effecte |, all stumps and dead timber having been burned off. ; 
Exuinits, Ere.—A collection of the economic products grown on the farm was: 
shown at Maryborough, Biggenden, and Degilbo shows. A great deal of interest was 
taken in the numerons varieties displayed. Frequent visits are paid to the farm by 
those locally engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits. Every facility is given to 
all to obtain information on any of the various branches represented. Seed plants and 
cuttings have been supplied in small quantities to those farmers who have shown 
themselves anxious to try new varieties of crops in their respective soils. In this way 
seeds to the amount of 156 packets, 1,455 plants, and 2,879 cuttings have been given 
out. ‘the above does not include sevds, &ec., that have been sold in quantity. The 
prospects for the new financial year are at present not very promising. 
G. B. BROOKS, Manager. 
