The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

cured to the one most commemorative
farmer. New and improved strains of
grains, grasses and forage crops are
constantly being secured by breeding
and Importation. To be of any direct
value they must receive general cul-
tivation.
1t is a commonly conceded fact that
no one variety of grain for instance,
is best for ell soil and climatic condi-
tions. A variety which does well in
the southern part of the state may not
do best in the western part. Larger
and later varieties Of corn can be sue
cessfully grown in the southern part
of the state than in the northern part.
The same cultural methods will not
answer for all soil conditions.
In the plant breeding work at the
experiment stations a satisfactory
method has been evolved for the dis
tribution Of improved varieties, but
before distribution, we must ascertain
how these varieties will perform in diff
ferent parts Of the state.
Cooperative Work.
The work will be cooperative in
every sense OF the word. If you desire
to become a member, all that is neces-
sary is to inform us Of that fact and
choose one OF the trials which you wish
to conduct II, for instance, you choose
one of the variety trials with grain
you will be furnished free enough seed
of three or four OF the most promising
varieties. Should one Of these prove
better than the one you are already
growing and you can satisfy us that
you have kept 1t pure and that 1t is
| free from weeds, we will assist in its
| further distribution
The station constantly receives re-
quests from all parts of the state fol-
| improved strains OF seed grain. These
| inquiries will be referred to members
of this association who reside in the
same locality In this way you vii
receive benefits, not only from your
own increased yields, but also from the
higher value of good seed grain.
| 1t would be desirable also for yot
to gather data you can from the re-
suits secured by your neighbors Il
they are growing alfalfa or any Of
these other crops, It would be valuable
for you to know their method OF Sc
curing success. This data would also
be Of great value to, the experiment
| station.
The experiments outlined cannot heir
| but be Of benefit to all who CAREFUL,
conduct them. You should choose one
or more which WIKI be Of greatest bene.
| fit to you. No questionable experiment.
/ will be included.
Outline of Experiments.
l. Four varieties OF hard wheat in.
GLIDING one OF your own samples.
g. Three varieties of durum whea
including your own seed.
8. Three varieties OF oats includ.
ing your own seed.
! 4. Three varieties of barley in.
GLIDING your own seed.
5. Four plots OF grain mixtures foi
feed.
i s. Four varieties of flax including
your own seed.
4. Two varieties OF field peas.
Forage Crops.
s. Four varieties OF corn.
i D. Two varieties OF alfalfa.
10. Three varieties or clover.
IL. Four varieties Of grasses, In.
Guiding mixtures.
H.. Three plots of rape.
liz. Three plots OF forage mixtures
Root Crops.
/ Ia. Three varieties OF mangels.
lis. Two varieties of rutabages.
16. One variety each of mangela
rutabagas, carrots and turnips.
i Miscellaneous Experiments.
II. Three plots Of fertilizer tests.
i 1S. Treating potatoes for scab.