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used in locating the source of trouble in each case were so 

 simple that it is hoped many may prolit by the suggestions and 

 be inspired to help themselves. 



With sweet flavor in Cheddar the situation is somewhat dif- 

 ferent. Here we have to deal with a trouble which is both v.ide- 

 spread and of long standing in the State, where it produces an- 

 nually a large economic loss. This trouble has found its way 

 into some of the cleanest and best managed factories, and there 

 it remains despite the exertions of some of the most careful 

 makers. In the past their efforts have been paralyzed by an 

 entire lack of information as to the nature of the cause of thiti 

 trouble. 



While the discovery of the true cause is naturally the first step^ 

 especially in a biological problem, it should be followed by a. 

 study of the jtlace of residence or manner of constant introduc- 

 tion into the factory before attempting the third and most prac- 

 tical step— the formulation of practical methods of combating 

 the trouble. 



It is our hope to follow out each of these steps in the order 

 given in our attemptat aiding in the control of this widespread 

 evil. 



In attacking problems calling for training along such diverse 

 lines the Bacteriological Department and the Dairy Expert have 

 joined forces for the general good; but each assumes the responsi- 

 bility for the correctness of certain portions of the work. The 

 Bacteriological Department is solely responsible for the isolation 

 and preparation of the cultures and starters, and the judgment 

 of the Dairy Expert has been relied upon in manufacturing the. 

 experimental cheese and in deciding upon the similarity of the 

 flavors there produced to those of the troubles under investiga 

 tion. 



CARD OF THANKS. 



Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of conclusions based on 

 the sense of smell, y\e have improved every opportunity for ob- 

 taining the vi'rdict of many oi the cheese experts of the State, 

 and in the matter of samples we have been very materially aided 



