, 1892-02-20

ohanRed color considerably and is now
greenish. yellow the rind, too, has become
much thicker. I always get more yield per
ton and better quality of suga and molasses
when I grind n cut of this cane The fancy
sugars and molasses of Westfeld and An
uelese are made from this cane.
BURGUNDY LAPICE.
No. 8. Tibboo Mud was received from Ma
ni!la Islands; No. 8, Bourbon. came from
Trinidad No. 6, Crystalline, from Cuba;
No, z, Green Cane, from cuba; No. 63,
Topht Java and No. SIS hope, were received
from Jamaica.
All Of these were imported by the Station,
and in acclimation have passed through the
same metAmorpho described. by Mr.. La
Pice.
These arc excellent canes. and worthy
of extension among our planters. Hereafter,
they will be known and described as the
LaPice, in honor of their first patron in Louis
lana, though the. Light Java" would better
Indicate its original habitat
Group lin this are included No. 8 Vel
low, No, 9, Blanca d Otaheite, and No IL,
Loucier. Two of these are extensively cul-
tivated under the above names. The Ota-
heite in the West Indies and the Loucier
(spelt there LosieT) on the Island of Mauritius.
It is difficult to select between the two last
named. All OF these canes we've received
from Cuba, though it seems that a cane under
the name of Otaheite was one OF the earliest
introduced into this state. This group came
originally from Tahiti Islands and to indicate
its nationality it would probably be best to
call it white Tahiti" They are of very
little value so far.
Group III.-No. 10, PORTER; No. IL.
Lahaina and No. 20. Keni KEN, are I'm.
Questionably the same cane and came origin
ally from Msrquesas Islands. They are
rapid growers. slow in coming up in the
spring, and RATION very imperfectly' They
have fair sugar contents, aud may in the fut-
IRE, by accllmAtion, become excellent canes.
At present they are unworthy OF extensive
culture.
Group HV.-Closer allied to above, are the
following No %, China; No. "a Green Elephant,
which have not been fully tested.
Group V.-This group is characterized by
pAralleled narrow cracks or streaks of q brown
Ish color upon the maturer joints of the stalks.
No. 10, Rose Bamboo, a large. fine cane, is@
conspicuous example, No. %, Salougou faint
ly streakeL). and No. 81, Vulu Vulu, faintly
streaked). Some Of these are promising.
Group Vino. Is, Pupuha, and No. II,
Kokea, both from Hawaiian Islands, are fine,
clean canes, tonnage large and sugar content
good. Very promising.
NkOOP AA.-4NO &OJ O%'~A%S "a AS '"NOO ~
far), and No: 25, Lakona, not yet fully tested,
are closely allied.
Group VIlI-No. 20, Cuban, and No. 81,
Sacur both clean, smooth canes, not sufici-
emily tested yet.
Group IX.-No. l2, Caledonia Queen; a
stout, snort green cane, with few recommends
tons after several years trial.
Group X No. IA, Creole cane; too well
known 10 discuss of no value. A history of
it's introduction to this State is found else
where.
Group XI,-No. %. Japanese or Twinzja;
this cane is su' geasrts; 1t Is extremely hardy,
aud enormously productive under good culti-
vation; but exceedingly woody, difficult to
crush, and low in sugar. This year it gavea
yield of 81 tons per acre, containing SO per
cent. sugar. It's vigorous, hardy habits are
quite attractive, and proper cultivation might
diminish it's present Objectionable qualities.
Group XII..-No. 10, Bamboo; another
cane '.without ~ fellow" in our collection
it's enlarged noses AMI prominent eyes are
peculiar characteristic it has not yet met
.our expectations.
SECOND CLASS.
Striped Canoe.
Group mo. sc, Malay No. 81, Busbam
and No. 80, Green Rose Ribbon, are appar-