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Distribution of Cultures in 1907. 



During the spring- of 1907 the distribution of cultures was continued 

 and reports were received, a summary of which is given in the following 

 table : 



Cultures Sent Out for the Agricultural College, Truro, N.S. 



As during 1906, cultures were prepared in this laboratory for the 

 Truro Agricultural College, reports of such cultures being received by 

 that College. 



The total number of cultures sent with the exception of those sent 

 for the Truro Agricultural College, which will not be further considered, 

 was 372. In answer to a request for a report upon the use of the cultures, 

 two hundred and fifty-seven replies were received. In many cases no 

 untreated seed was planted for comparison. Owing to a late, wet spring 

 some farmers did not sow the crop intended ; in some cases the entire crop 

 failed by reason of the unfavorable season, etc. Eliminating, then, all 

 reports which did not give actual results as to the success or failure of 

 the cultures to aid the crop, the number available for judging results is 

 124, the results being shown in the table which follows : 



