234 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



1-2 EDWARD VI!., A. 1902 



Vaseline-covered eggs were not quite as well preserved as those simply in lime- 

 water. 



The paraffin-covered eggs were decidedly inferior to those simply preserved by 

 lime-water. 



The eggs dipped in a solution of permanganate of potash were decidedly bad, 

 showing that the claims for this much vaunted chemical are without foundation. 



In summing up the conclusions from the work of 1901, we feel justified in repeat- 

 ing the statement that saturated lime-water is a most effective preservative. We can 

 further say that it is a cheap, easily prepared and pleasant fluid to handle. The addi- 

 tion of a small amount of salt (not exceeding 1 per cent) appears to be an advantage, 

 but a larger amount — even 2 per cent — of salt is decidedly detrimental to the quality 

 of the preserved eggs. 



