Commissioner of Agriculture. 35 



A few years ago it was discovered by agents of this Depart- 

 ment that cheeses were being sold upon the markets of other 

 states bearing imitations of some of the Xew York State cheese 

 brands, and that the cheeses were not full-cream and were made 

 in other States. This has injured the reputation of New York 

 State full-cream cheese to a great extent, so much so that the 

 dealers in foreign countries are beginning to request that the 

 placing of the brand upon the cheese be discontinued, as it is 

 no longer a guarantee as to the quality. When it is considered 

 that New York State is essentially a cheese State, we see a 

 great damage that may result to this industry if this counter- 

 feiting is allowed to continue. To show the extent of the cheese 

 industry in this State, permit me to call your attention to the 

 following facts relative to the manufacture of cheese and but- 

 ter for the years 1892, 1894, 1896, 1898 and 1900, respectively: 



