No. 6. DEFAUTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 5S;i 



Wheat Shorts. 



The "shorts," as previously explained, are chiefly composed of the 

 same tissues of the wheat grain as those from which the bran is de- 

 rived. 



Three samples were taken bearing this specific name: 



The composition of these samples was found to be as follows (per 

 cent.): 



Jenkins and Winton's compilation of American analyses made 

 prior to 1892 shows the following figures (per cent.) : 



The Pennsylvania samples, while some are much richer in protein 

 and fat than others, are w^ell above the averages given by Jenkins 

 and Winton. 



Microscopic examination failed to show any adulteration. 



Ship Stuff. 

 Of this variety of middlings, but one sample was examined: 



