E. F. CAUTHEN Since 1906, fifty-four varieties of corn have been tested on the Station Farm. During this period amongthe four most .productive varieties-of each year, Hastings Prolific and Mosby each were included six times;Sanders and Alexander Prolific each five...
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Variety tests of wheat 1918
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Small Grain Variety Trials, Variety Tests, Wheat
E. F. CAUTHENOwing to the urgent need of wheat to meet the ,conditions that have grown out of the European War,the farmers of Alabama are advised to increase the wheat acreage-especially where the land is fairly welladapted to this important crop. They are advised to...
Growing peanuts in Alabama 1917
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Peanut Variety Trials, Peanuts, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR,E. F. CAUTHEN,J. T. WILLIAMSON,O. H. SELLERS. The average yield of unshelled peanuts obtained from regular variety tests, made in different parts ofthe State and covering a period of five years, ranged from 871 pounds of McGovern to 1244 pounds of...
Peanuts : tests of varieties and fertilizers 1917
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Peanut Variety Trials, Peanuts, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR, E. F. CAUTHEN, J. T. WILLIAMSON, 0. H. SELLERS SUMMARYThe average yield of unshelled peanuts obtained from regular variety tests, made in different parts ofthe State and covering a period of five years, ranged from 871 pounds of McGovern to 1244 pounds...
Wheat in Alabama 1914
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Small Grain Variety Trials, Variety Tests, Wheat
J. F. DUGGAR AND E. F. CAUTHEN. SUMMARY.The most productive varieties of wheat as tested at the Alabama Experiment Station during the past sixteen years, have been the following, in order of rank: Alabama Blue Stem or Purple Straw, Red Wonder,Golden Chaff, Currell,...
Oats : experiments on culture, varieties, and fertilization 1913
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Small Grain Variety Trials, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR and E. F. CAUTHEN.SUMMARY:The total production of oats in Alabama constitutes only a small fraction of this grain consumed in this State. Prices of grain will doubtless be high during the year 1914. These facts indicate the need for a very large and...
Experiments with cotton : varieties, boll rot, wilt, phosphates 1911
Cotton, Cotton Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR, Director,ANDE. F. CAUTHEN, Farm Superintendent and Recorder. Of the many varieties of cotton tested in plots in 1910, Cook, Dillon, Hardin and Triumph made the largest yields; of those tested in observation rows, Bate Early Victor, New Triumph, Excelsior...
Tests of varieties of cotton in 1909
Cotton, Cotton Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR AND E. F. CAUTHEN. In 1909 thirty varieties of cotton were tested on plots on the Experiment Station Farm at Auburn. The cotton was left one plant in a hill in checks 3 1-2 by 3 1-2 feet. The fertilizer per acre consisted of 240 pounds acid phosphate, 120...
Experiments with oats 1906
Crop Production, Farming, Forages, Major Row Crops, Small Grain Forages, Small Grain Variety Trials, Variety Tests
J. F. DUGGAR. Experiments extending over a period of ten years are -summarized in this bulletin. The oat may be made a much more profitable crop in Alabama than it now is, provided farmers will make the two following innovations in the usual method of caring for the...
Variety tests with cotton and corn : Williamson method of corn culture 1906
Corn, Corn Variety Trials, Cotton, Cotton Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
BY J. F. DUGGAR, DIRECTOR AND AGRICULTURISTANDL. N. DUNCAN, ASSISTANT IN AGRICULTURE In order that the results of our unpublished variety tests of cotton may be in the hands of farmers in ample time for use in making plans for another year, this brief bulletin...
Tests of varieties of cotton in 1904
Cotton, Cotton Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
BY J. F. DUGGAR.The season of 1904 presented some trying conditions for the cotton plant. The rainfall for March was below normal. April was exceedingly dry and the drought was not broken until late in May. The total rainfall for March-was 2.80 inches; for April 1.02...
Corn culture 1900
Corn, Corn Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
BY J. P. DUGGAR.SUMMARY.During the last five years thirty-six varieties of corn have been tested from one to five years. In no two ofthese five years did the same variety stand at the head of the list. Of the varieties tested five years, Mosby made the highest...
Results of experiments on cotton in Alabama 1899
Cotton, Cotton Variety Trials, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Variety Tests
VARIETIES OF COTTONBY J. F. DUGGAR.PURPOSES OF TESTS OF VARIETIES.Variety tests of cotton have had a prominent place at nearly every experiment station in the Cotton Belt.Although these experiments have had some value, yet they do not afford a concise answer to the...
Results of experiments on cotton in Alabama 1899
Cotton, Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops
BY J. F. DUGGAR. PURPOSES OF TESTS OF VARIETIES.Variety tests of cotton have had a prominent place at nearly every experiment station in the Cotton Belt.Although these experiments have had some value, yet they do not afford a concise answer to the question so often...
Experiments with oats 1898
Crop Production, Farming, Major Row Crops, Small Grain Variety Trials, Variety Tests
BY J. F. DUGGAR. SUMMARY.Among a number of varieties of oats tested none was found superior in yield to the common Red Rust Proof oat. Varieties which produced moderate yields of grains and relatively large ampunts of tall fine straw were Myer's Turf and Hatchett's...
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