. Agricultural news. Agriculture -- West Indies; Plant diseases -- West Indies. 334 THE AGKICULTUEAL XEWS. OcTOBKi; 1? AGRICULTURE IN THE NORTHERN GRENADINES. Mr. \V. X. ;, Agiicultuial Superintendent, St. Yin- cent, hai* recently forwarded two reports, one by tlie Assistant Agricul'tuml Superintendent (Mr C. S Harland, ) on a "visit to Betjuia, Canoiian and I'nion, and the second by Mr. Sands on u visit to Balliceaux and Battowia paid by" himself and Mr. Harland conjointly. Tarticular attention was devoted to questions connected with the cotton stainer, and some in
. Agricultural news. Agriculture -- West Indies; Plant diseases -- West Indies. 334 THE AGKICULTUEAL XEWS. OcTOBKi; 1? AGRICULTURE IN THE NORTHERN GRENADINES. Mr. \V. X. ;, Agiicultuial Superintendent, St. Yin- cent, hai* recently forwarded two reports, one by tlie Assistant Agricul'tuml Superintendent (Mr C. S Harland, ) on a "visit to Betjuia, Canoiian and I'nion, and the second by Mr. Sands on u visit to Balliceaux and Battowia paid by" himself and Mr. Harland conjointly. Tarticular attention was devoted to questions connected with the cotton stainer, and some interesting information was obtained. In Bequia, the 'John Bull' tree {Thegpesia populnea) does not grow, but silk-cotton trees are abundant. Observa- tions show that if silk-cotton trees were destroyed and the perennial cotton carefully pruned back as soon as picking is finished, there should be little trouble with internal boll disease, which at present exists to a considerable extent. The destruction of old cotton plants ought to be vigorously enforced as it is allowing leaf-blister mite to become prevalent. In regard to the general condition of crops, it is said that they are backward. The 'experimental plot of corn planted last September was a useful demonstration and much needed to make the peoj)le realize the importance of good cultivation. Following the cultivation ot corn on this plot, I'.eugal beans were planted: these grew well and quite preven- ted tiie growth of weeds—again a useful demonstration. It is suggested that a permanent experimental plot be established. In Canouan Mr. Harland discovered the interesting fact that some years ago the owner had destroyed large inimbers of silk-cotton trees with a view to controlling the cotton stainer and the result had been remarkable as is shown by the fact that the percentage of stained cotton shipped from Canouan is considerably than 1 per cent. The genei-al condition of corn and cotton in Canonan is better than in
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