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The tilling of soils of different characteristics, as affecting 

 the loss of water by evaporation. 



The determination of the elements of plant mitrition lost 

 from the soil by leaching, and of those it retains. 



Investigations in relation to the comparative temperature 

 of the soil and air by day and by night. 



The establishment of true meridian lines, to regulate the 

 practice of surveying. 



■ The comparative study of milk of different breeds of 

 cows. 



Accurate investigations of the comparative nutritive and 

 feedino- value of Northern, Southern and Western varieties 

 of Indian corn. 



Experiments regarding diseased peach trees, yellows, etc. 



Experiments regarding the influence of special manures 

 on fruits, etc. 



