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mand facts which may serve to give direct help, and instruction 

 as to the best methods whereby desired results may be reached 

 most economically. 



Within the past few years much has been done, and well done, 

 to instruct the rural population in those subjects which are di- 

 rectly related to the production of animals, the cultivation of 

 plants and the betterment of rural homes. Thousands of pub- 

 lications are sent out by the Station annually, and we have rea- 

 son to believe that they are read with pleasure and profit. Hun-' 

 dreds of letters are at hand which give evidence that the publi- 

 cations are highly appreciated. 



It is found that many persons residing in the cities and villages 

 own land which they either farm or control. These persons have 

 shown unusual interest in the investigations which have been 

 conducted and in the Station publications. It is believed that 

 the interest shown by this class, who have a natural love for 

 rural pursuits, is stimulating the country people, who have had 

 fewer opportunities for study and research. 



The eighteen bulletins published during the year contain 522 

 pages. About 12,000 copies of each issue have been sent out, 

 or more than six million pages, embodying the results of investi- 

 gations and observations made by the Station staff. In addition, 

 some 700 bound copies of the complete transactions of the year 

 are forwarded to other stations and to libraries. 



Herewith appended is a list of the bulletins published since the 

 organization of the Station under the Federal act of March 2, 

 1887, a copy of which is hereunto attached, and also chapter 

 437 of the Laws of the State of New York, passed May 9, 1896. 



